25-5-2010

Cat5e Ethernet Patch and Crossover Patch Cables
Cat5e Ethernet patch cables are available in eight colors and in 3 to 50 foot lengths. Crossover patch cables in yellow and orange are labeled with "crossover" on both ends. These Ethernet cables support up to 1000 Mbps, and are designed to reduce the effects of electromagnetic interference by incorporating a single metal foil shield which wraps around the entire set of four twisted shielded pairs. The robust RJ45 connectors are also shielded against electrical interference. The 350 MHz cables exceed all Cat5e TIA/EIA standards, and drastically reduce both impedance and structural return loss (SRL) when compared to standard 100 MHz cables. With prices starting at $5.00 these patch cables help create solid, reliable industrial Ethernet connections.

22-4-2010

ProSense™ Phase Monitoring Relays
provide protection against premature equipment failure caused by voltage faults on 3-Phase systems. All ProSense 3 phase monitor relays are designed to be compatible with typical Wye or Delta systems. Phase monitoring relays protect against single phasing regardless of any regenerative voltages

20-4-2010

Smart speed & frequency monitor, user can set the measurement frequency, rotation rate, pulse, and the warning signal discretionarily

14-1-2010

Six-inch Color C-more Operator Interface Panels
AutomationDirect’s line of C-more operator interfaces now includes two new 6” TFT color panels with LED backlights. The base model EA7-T6CL-R panel is a 320x240 resolution QVGA display which supports up to 65,536 colors.

2-1-2010

Universal Isolated Signal Conditioners
The 884114 and 884116 programmable universal signal conditioners convert, scale, isolate and transmit signals from a wide variety of process sensors and controller I/O. Scalable input signal types supported include mA, VDC, thermocouples, RTDs, linear resistance or potentiometer signals. The signals are converted to isolated current or voltage outputs; model 884116 also has two relay outputs for alarming and control functions. Three-way isolation between input, output, and power is provided. The 884501 LCD programming/display module is sold separately and snaps on the front of either of the universal signal conditioners for configuration, programming, and to display input signal values, engineering units, output signal, and relay status. These DIN-rail/wall mount universal signal conditioners start at $290.00 and have a five-year warranty.

10-12-2009

C-more Micro-Graphic Full Color TFT Touch Panel
A new 6-inch touch screen panel with full color TFT display has been added to the C-more Micro-Graphic family of industrial HMI panels. The 6-inch panel features a 32K color TFT display with LED backlighting and 320 x 240 resolution. The panel has 5 function keys with LED indicators and supports horizontal or vertical mounting the same as the other 6-inch C-more Micros. The TFT panel supports 3.2MB of memory, a USB programming port, enhanced objects and graphics, and Windows fonts. Programming software is free. At $489.00 , the 6-inch TFT panel is one of the most competitively priced color touch HMI panels in the market. The C-more Micro-Graphic family includes 3-inch touch and non-touch screen panels and 6-inch touch screen panels. The 3-inch STN C-more Micro panels start at only $259.00 .

10-28-2009

AC Motor Solid-State Soft Starters
Danfoss™ MCD100 series solid-state soft starters offer a low-cost alternative to motor control and are ideal for applications such as pumps, blowers and conveyors or any applications where traditional across-the-line starting or wye-delta starting is appropriate. MCD 100 is a cost effective and extremely compact soft starter for AC motors up to 11 kW, due to a unique semiconductor design.
MCD 100 is a true “fit and forget” product.Selection can be made on the basis of the motor power – exactly as with traditional contactorsMCD 100 products provide timed voltage ramp up and down.
Ramp time can be individually adjusted with rotary switches from 0.4 to 10 seconds. The start torque can be adjusted from 0 to 85% of the direct on-line torque.

17-19-2009

New C-more TFT Color Operator Interface Touch Panels
Two new lower cost, base and full-featured 6-inch TFT color panels with LED backlights have been added to the C-more touch panel lineup. These panels have a 5.7" QVGA display with 320x240 resolution, 65,536 colors and a 50,000 hour half-life LED backlight. The analog resistive touch screen supports unlimited touch areas. Both panels have two USB ports, serial PLC interface (RS-232/422/485), and 10MB project memory. The base 6-inch C-more TFT color panel is priced at $895.00 . Additional capabilities on the full-feature panel include an Ethernet 10/100 base-T communication port, remote Internet access and data logging. The full-feature 6-inch C-more TFT color panel is $1125.00 . Both panels are NEMA 4/4X, IP65 rated and are backed by a two-year warranty.

20-4-2008

ProSense™ Pressure Transmitters

20-4-2008

EMA Pressure Sensors

Pressure Switches
Using strain gauge technology, the PSD series electronic pressure switch is an ideal alternative to mechanical piston pressure switches. The PSD sensor features a gas-tight measuring cell that reliably detects gas pressure and liquid pressure.

18-2-2008

Foot Switches and LED Pilot Devices
New foot switches, in single and double units, are designed for machines such as shearing and spinning machines, lathes, wrapping machines and riveting machines and presses. Foot switches are available in two operational formats: free movement and foot switch locked in neutral position . The extensive line-up of AutomationDirect pilot devices now includes 24V and 120V LED illuminated 22mm metal pushbuttons, selector switches, and indicators.

18-11-2007

AcuAMP Current Sensing Transducers and Switches
AutomationDirect's high performance current transducers and switches are available in split-core or fixed-core models and offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability. All models carry a five-year warranty. ACT and ACTR current transducers have field-selectable current input ranges up to 200 A and industry standard 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC outputs. The ACTR series combines a current transducer and a True RMS signal conditioner into one unit.

The ACS150, ACS200 and ACSX series of current operated switches combine a current transformer, signal conditioner and limit alarm in one package. Features include current input ranges up to 200 A and isolated solid-state outputs. The ACSX series has a field-adjustable time delay.

18-9-2006

C-more Micro-Graphic Touch and Text Panels
AutomationDirect has expanded the C-more family of operator interfaces with the C-more Micro-Graphic panels. These small (4.5 x 3.25 inches) yet powerful graphical panels are equipped with a 3-inch screen, have five user-programmable function keys with LED indicators and five backlight colors, and contain 768Kb of project memory. The offering includes both touch and non-touch models.

C-more Micro panels display both text and bitmap graphics, and offer data entry, recipe handling and alarm capabilities. All models are configured with FREE Windows-based programming software. Optional snap-on keypad bezels in 8-key or 20-key configurations are also available

15-3-2005

Non-fused switch disconnects

AutomationDirect has introduced a line of non-fused switch disconnects for breaking and disconnecting on equipment loads. The SD1 series non-fused disconnects allow breaking and disconnecting on equipment loads of up to 600 VAC, at a nominal current range from 16 A to 40 A. SD2 series non-fused disconnects allow breaking and disconnecting on equipment loads of up to 600 VAC, at a nominal current range from 63 A to 125 A. Both models are DIN-rail or panel-mountable and feature high breaking capacity (AC 22 A to AC 23 A), double break contacts, high electrical and mechanical endurance, and are resistant to damp heat.

The non-fused disconnects have an IP20 degree of protection and are HACR rated. Prices for the non-fused disconnects start at $36.00 . A complete line of standard accessories is also available, including an optional auxiliary contact (one normally open and one normally closed contact).

25-11-2004

Complete line of FUJI motor controls

AutomationDirect has partnered with Fuji Electric to carry Fuji’s DUO series line of motor contactors, overload relays, and manual motor starters (MMS), as well as their Odyssey line of large contactors and overloads featuring Super Magnet™ coil technology. These offerings provide complete motor control solutions up to 300 horsepower. The conventional starters in the DUO line can accommodate motors up to 75 Kwr at 415 VAC, while MMS combination starters can accommodate motors up to 30Kw at 415 VAC and are UL Type E listed. The Odyssey Series of contactors come in sizes up to 300 horsepower at 480 VAC. The DUO series contactors are available in 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 240 VAC coil versions. The Odyssey series of contactors is available with 24 V, 120 V, and 240 V Super Magnet coils that can be powered with AC or DC. A complete line of accessories is also available.

5-11-2004

New programming pack for DL205 WinPLC

A Think & Do Live! software programming pack for AutomationDirect’s DL205 WinPLC is now available. This package offers WinPLC users a low-cost development environment with the same control and connectivity features as the standard Think & Do Live! package for applications that don’t require separate PC HMI screens. The WinPLC programming pack features flowchart logic, simple I/O configuration, WinPLC MODBUS TCP Ethernet port and MODBUS RTU serial port drivers, and OPC Client and server. The PC-WPLC-LIVE package is priced at $1390.00 and includes one development system license on CD-ROM, a Certificate of Integrity, and user manual. See the “Entivity PC Control” product category in the Software Products section for further details.

4-11-2004

DataLYNX PLC Modem Data Logging Software

AutomationDirect now offers DataLYNX remote modem data logging software, an inexpensive data collection and storage package for remotely located PLCs or other devices that support MODBUS and a modem connection. DataLYNX is ideal for collecting data from remote locations or relaying data from multiple locations back to a single location to be stored. Setup is easy…no programming or SCADA system required. Four packages support up to one, five, ten or an unlimited number of PLCs.

2-10-2004

AutomationDirect has launched the SureStep™ family of products, an open-loop stepping system that provides simple and accurate control of position and speed and offers a solution for applications requiring lower power. The SureStep stepping system provides a low-cost, reliable, high quality solution to answer your positioning control needs.

Features of the stepping system include:

• Four standard, connectorized motors and a "one-size-fits-all" step motor drive
• Optional 20-foot extension cable with locking connector to interface the SureStep motors to the 2-phase microstepping drive
• Drive features standard +5 VDC optically isolated logic inputs for interfacing with DirectLOGIC PLCs and many other 3rd party controllers/indexers
• 9-position DIP switch for drive configuration; no software or add-on resistors are required
• A standard 32 VDC, 4-amp linear power supply

14-8-2004

AutomationDirect now offers general purpose industrial relays in cube and solid state styles for use in a wide range of applications. All relays feature LED indicators for easy troubleshooting. New models available include:

• The 78 series cube style 15 amp electro-mechanical relays are available in 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 120 VAC, and 240 VAC coil voltages. These relays are designed for applications demanding high power control in various factory machines and control panels.
• The 750 series 12 amp electro-mechanical relays are available in 24 VDC, 24 VAC, 120 VAC, and 240 VAC coil voltages. They feature an octal base design.
• The AD-SSR series solid state relays can handle 10 or 25 amp loads. Heat sinks are included on the product.
• The AD-70S2 series solid state relays can handle loads up to 4 amps. They can be DIN-rail mounted using the 782-2C-SKT socket. These solid state relays have a high resistance to shock and vibration, and an immunity to moisture and dirt

4-1-2004

AutomationDirect.com.au & Harvill have formed an alliance to direct market industrial switchgear. This alliance is expected to allow new business opportunities in developing and focusing the directions for AutomationDirect in the Asia Pacific region.

Switchgear Information

4-4-2003

Now shipping - a new line of Centsable 22mm metal pushbuttons, switches and indicating lights for your control panels. Several new pushbutton models, including flush-mount and extended pushbuttons, and 40 mm operator faces (a standard 22 mm device), are available in six colors. Flush-mount and extended models start at $11 complete with contact blocks.

Switchgear Information

5-12-2002

CUnet A Whole New Way of Networking for all DL-05, DL-06,and Terminator I/O.

PLC sometimes anthropomorphize that it is like a human,because it has the brain CPU ,the senses Input ,and the limb Output .Imagine that if you could control numerous numbers of PLCs as distributed autonomous system.That will bring the greatest reliability and flexibility into the control-systems. With CUnet,you are able to accomplish the most complicated control-system that you have always dreamed of. Up to 64 stations,4096 I/O points per 1 Network on a Super high-speed data communication network

Click here to find out more about what's new in DL-05, DL-06,and Terminator I/O.

1-10-2002

Due to the acceptance of 1/8" and 1/4" series 5//2-way solenoid valves, we have added 1/2" directional valve to our increasing Pneumatic control range.

5/2 way directional valve information

25.09.2002

Our newest addition to the DirectLOGIC product line features fixed I/O of 20 inputs and 16 outputs with four option card slots for expansion, all in the same package. With practical features and a low starting price, the DL06 is a great fit for applications from 36 to 100 I/O

The new DL06 - fixed I/O and four option card slots in one package

19-09-2002

AD series 2/2-way solenoid valves of forged brass body for general applications, The valves are ofeered from 1/8 BSP up to 2 BSP and flanged version as well

2/2 way valve Information

25-10-2001

The DL205's High Speed Counter Module (H2-CTRIO) provides 2 quadrature encoder counters up to 100KHz, and 2 channels pulse output control (other I/O configurations possible). The easy-to-use configuration tool is integrated for use within DirectSOFT. Other DL205 modules now available include a 32-point low voltage input module and 32-point 24VDC sourcing output module.

More information on the DL205 PLC

11-8--01

Ethernet Remote Master module for DL205 and DL405

The Ethernet Remote Master module (ERM), , provides a low-cost, high-speed Ethernet Remote I/O link for DL205 and DL405 PLC systems and WinPLC systems. The ERM connects the local CPU base(s) via a 10BaseT or 10BaseFL Ethernet link. Click here for a detailed datasheet on the ERM module (PDF Document).

More information on the DL205 PLC

More information on the DL405 PLC

25--4--01

Pneumatics Brand new line of air Valves, cylinders and fittings from our new partner AZ Pneumatica. Extreme features and extreme value.

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