AutomationDirect Products
AutomationDirect introduces Expansion Modules for the BRX Micro PLC System
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BRX expansion modules add discrete I/O, analog I/O and now high-speed I/O and communications functionsas needed to expand machine and process control applications.
AutomationDirect introduces Dold safety relays
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These speed safety relays provide overspeed, under speed and/or standstill detection for single- or three-phase motors by monitoring either external proximity sensors mounted on a rotating element of the motor or load, the frequency of the motor power signal or the remanence voltage (back EMF) of the motor signal.
Servo2Go introduces Kollmorgen VLM servo motor series
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The VLM series motors are available with standard frame sizes of 60 mm and 90-mm or NEMA 23 and 34 in each of the six most popular motor sizes and with a choice of twelve standard windings.
AutomationDirect introduces DN-FE-16T crimping tool
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This crimper is identical to AutomationDirect’s two existing self-adjusting crimpers, other than having the rotatable die and trapezoidal crimp profile.
AutomationDirect introduces AcuAMP Solid Core current transformers
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Available in primary current ranges up to 1000A, the AC transformers are designed for applications such as motor run status, pump dry run indication, and monitoring of conveyors, heaters, and power.
AutomationDirect introduces SureStep IP65 rated high-torque stepping motors
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IP65 Motors are available in single-shaft configurations and have a 1-ft. cable and locking connector. Extension cables with mating IP65 connector are available in 6, 10 and 20 ft lengths.
AutomationDirect announces SOLO Basic temperature controllers
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These basic controllers are IP66 rated for dust and water jet ingress protection (inside suitable enclosure) and have a 0°C to 50°C operating temperature range.
AutomationDirect introduces ProSense DGA differential pressure gauges
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These gauges feature an industrial grade black die-cast aluminum case with two high pressure and two low pressure connection ports (1/8" female NPT), and a 4-inch (100 mm) white aluminum dial with black pressure markings.
AutomationDirect announces 325 frame size IronHorse cast iron worm gearboxes
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These 3.25” input to output shaft distance gearboxes areavailable in ratios of 10:1, 15:1, 20:1, 30:1, 40:1, & 60:1 with outputs in left hand shaft, right hand shaft, dual shaft, and hollow shaft.
AutomationDirect announces Contrinex DW series of inductive proximity sensors
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Contrinex DW series 4mm, 5mm, 8mm and 12mm diameter round body inductive proximity sensors have been added.
AutomationDirect introduces Hammond industrial enclosures
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A variety of metal and non-metal enclosures, rated NEMA 1, 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12 or 13, are available in wall-mount, floor-mount and freestanding form factors.
AutomationDirect announces High Bus Voltage (AC Input) stepper drives and motors
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The AC stepper drive is powered from 90 to 240VAC and is intended for use with step motors designed to handle a high bus voltage of 340VDC. MTRAC motors are specially designed to work with high bus voltages.
AutomationDirect announces Leadshine 2-phase Digital Stepper Drives
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These drives accept a range of input voltages (12-110 VDC, 18-80 VAC) and provide over-voltage and overcurrent protection, motor auto-configuration on power up and Soft-start at power on. Motor output current ranges from 0.3 to 7.2A.
AutomationDirect announces IronHorse HBR series of helical bevel gearboxes
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The universally interchangeable design provides flexible installation with C-face and TC-face inputs, perpendicular output and 6 mounting positions. Five gearbox sizes support 56C up to 254/6TC NEMA motor frames and 6 ratios are available from 10:1 to 120:1.
AutomationDIrect introduces DataMax Extreme Industrial Profinet cables
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Shielded constructions include both a tinned copper braid shield and aluminized polyester foil overall shield. The cable's outer jacket is pressure extruded Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) with moisture, chemical, UV and weathering resistance,low temperature flexibility, and good flame and fire resistance.
AutomationDirect introduces AEP series of thermoplastic compact limit switches
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These plastic limit switches have standard U.S. 25mm mounting hole spacing; housings are double-insulated and epoxy resin-filled, providing IEC IP67 protection. Contacts are Snap-action (Z11) with 1 N.O. and 1 N.C. contact on all units.
AutomationDirect announces ProSense VFS series vortex flow sensors
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Vortex flow sensors are intended as a method for measuring flow of water-based liquids that is independent of the liquid's pressure or temperature fluctuations.
AutomationDirect announces C-more EA9 series remote (headless) HMI unit
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The EA9-RHMI has an 800MHz CPU and 82MB of project memory, includes (2) serial ports, USB 2.0 Type A and B ports, a built-in SD memory card slot and one Ethernet port. The Ethernet 10/100 Base-T port supports program download, remote Internet access, and communications to PLCs and PCs.
AutomationDirect announces availability of Power Machine Tray Cable
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The black Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) cable outer jacket is flexible and resistant to sunlight, oil, and moisture penetration; making the cables suitable for wet and dry indoor and outdoor locations.
AutomationDirect introduces STRIDE MQTT gateway
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The STRIDE MQTT gateway provides hardware setup to add Modbus RTU/TCP devices to an existing MQTT cloud data collection platform. The MQTT gateway interfaces with up to 32 Modbus devices; wired and Wi-Fi gateway models are available.
AutomationDirect announces ASO Safety Solutions safety mats, edges and bumpers
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Diamond plate safety mats, are available in 24 x 36 and 24 x 48-inch sizes with a diamond plate aluminum surface designed for heavy industry applications, steel wheel carts and similar equipment; and can survive welding debris, hot parts, metal chips and foundry splatter.
AutomationDirect introduces ProSense universal input conditioners/isolators
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The ProSense conditioners operate on 21.6 to 253 VAC or 19.2 to 300 VDC supply voltage and provide 3-way isolation between input, output and power.
AutomationDirect introduces four types of Metrol limit switches
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High-vacuum resistance style limit switches with 3-micron repeat accuracy are a choice for installations inside a vacuum, such as environmentally controlled manufacturing processes.
AutomationDirect introduces Hammond HPS Spartan industrial open core control transformers
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These transformers are open style units in ratings from 50VA up to 5000VA. Units from 50VA to 3000VA (30 amps) include molded terminal blocks.
AutomationDirect releases STRIDE Pocket Portal IoT end-to-end cloud data logger
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The Pocket Portal has an RS-485/power port, input/output port, browser interface, and provides limited control with Modbus RTU write capability (up to 115.2k baud) and 3VDC discrete output logic.
AutomationDirect introduces Klemsan Series slim interface relays
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Slim interface relays are suited for use with PLC automation systems, electric power plants, energy management systems, voltage panels, industrial machines and other power and sequencing control applications.
AutomationDirect introduces capacitive proximity sensors with potentiometer adjustment
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CK2 series 18mm capacitive sensors with IP65/IP67/IP69K ratings provide an unshielded sensing distance of up to 15mm.
AutomationDirect announces Eaton XT series self-powered electronic overload relays
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Eaton XT series electronic overloads have a broad full-load-amperage (FLA) range (0.33-175A), selectable trip classes (10A, 10, 20, 30), and can be separately mounted to NEMA, IEC and DP contactors.
AutomationDirect announces SU, UK, UT and TU series round body and UQ series cubic plastic ultrasonic distance sensors
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Discrete models are available with adjustable sensitivity and one sensor can be standardized for many materials. Operating voltages from 10 to 30VDC are available; temperature ranges up to +70C are now offered on some models.
AutomationDirect announces 4mm (smooth) and 5mm (M5 threaded) round photoelectric sensors
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These DC-powered metal sensors work to provide accuracy in minimal mounting space and are designed for use in a variety of short or long-distance sensing applications.
AutomationDirect introduces NITRA pneumatic AC Series of coalescing air filters
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NITRA coalescing filters are available with manual drains, semi-automatic drains that can be manually operated, or fully automatic drains. Polycarbonate or nylon bowls with metal guards are available on all sizes and all-metal bowls with sight gauge are available on larger 3xx and 4xx sizes.
AutomationDirect introduces IronHorse GSD8 series of DC drives
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The IronHorse GSD8 series of DC drives is a microprocessor-based design with non-volatile memory storage that is programmable with adjustable parameters, programmable alarm outputs and offers a digital closed-loop algorithm for motor control.
AutomationDirect introduces PID loop control capability to CLICK series of micro brick PLCs
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CLICK PID control is streamlined with only the features that most users need, including direct or reverse acting control, pulse width modulated control outputs, bumpless transfer, anti-windup, auto-tuning, process variable alarms, process variable limits, control output limits and error deadband.
AutomationDirect announces continuous flexing control cables and continuous flexing Profibus-DP cables
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igus CF130US and CF140US series tray rated control cables are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured for use in both continuous flexing and fixed tray applications.
AutomationDirect announces EchoPod and EchoTouch reflective ultrasonic liquid level sensors
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These reflective level sensors are designed to replace ultrasonic sensors in condensation applications, and other float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, medium and large capacity tanks.
AutomationDirect announces ProSense VFL Series Vibration Fork Level Switches
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Suitable for use in tanks, vessels, and pipes, the VFL series is an alternative for applications where other liquid point level technologies such as float switches or conductive, optical and capacitance sensors are not suitable due to conductivity, turbulence, buildup, air bubbles, foam, pressure, temperature, and viscosity changes.
AutomationDirect announces HPS Sentinel G distribution transformers
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HPS Sentinel G ventilated stand-up distribution transformers are designed to meet federally mandated energy efficiency standards as outlined by DOE 2016 and NRCan 2019 requirements.