EA1-T4CL C-more (r) Micro-Graphic Touch Panel with TFT color LCD

4-inch C-more (r) Micro-Graphic Touch Panel with TFT color LCD, 320 x 240 dot, 32,768 color display with LED backlight. Five user-defined function keys with LED indicators. Two built-in ports (USB Type-B port and 15-pin D-sub RS-232/422/485 port). Display supports Portrait and Landscape modes. NEMA 4/4X, IP65 (when mounted correctly; for indoor use only). Panel mount conforms to standard ¼ DIN cutout.

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CLICK™ Series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Three PLC Analog CPU modules with discrete and analog I/O: DC input/DC output (sink or source), DC input/relay output, all with 2 analog input and 2 analog output channels

Prices Start at $199 MICRO ANLG PLC, 4 DC IN / 4 SINK OUT, 2-CH IN / 2-CH OUT,

                                  Prices Start at $99 MICRO PLC, 8 DC In / 6 Sinking DC Out Micro PLC

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C-more Micro Graphic Panels

Dynamite Comes in Small Packages 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 ($319) and non-touch ($259) models. C-more Micro panels display both text and bitmap graphics, and offer data entry, recipe handling and alarm capabilities. Optional snap-on keypads in 8-key or 20-key configurations are also available. Both C-more Micro-Graphic panels are configured with downloadable Windows-based programming software, which can be purchased for $50, or you can download it for free from the product website

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ZIPLink cables and modules

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ProSense™ Phase Monitoring Relays

AutomationDirect has 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

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Process Control= Level

Automation Direct Pty Ltd is a professional supplier in the field of industrial switches and sensors, including automation and process control devices. Owning an outstanding R&D team which focus on the core technique and devoted to development and innovation, we provide our esteemed customers with All-In-One solutions as vertical integration including design, tooling, and production. Our new range of high-quality level switches and controls come from high-tech manufacturers with years of experience developing and supplying reliable sensors.

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Industrial Slim Type Unmanaged Ethernet Switch
IES-1050A/IES-1080A are unmanaged Ethernet switches with 5 or 8 x 10/100Base-T(X) ports. IES-1050A/IES-1080A support redundant power input, confi gurable relay output alarm and rigid IP-30 housing. In addition, the wide operating temperature range from -40 to 70°C can satisfy most of operating environment.

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Nearby Documentation Key

When asked to respond to a recent survey on variable-speed drives and optimizing productivity, Tom Matyas, ADC Motion Control Product Manager, offered this advice for end-users:

 Failing to post a schematic in the panel or near the drive can be a real drawback. When problems occur, the personnel who respond may not have the system documentation. Most drive inputs are now programmable, and their purpose is not easily deduced without proper documentation. That's why the control mode and other control-specific information should be prominently displayed, along with I/O connections. Time lost while troubleshooting due to poor or non-existent documentation is non-productive and unnecessary. End users should maintain an offline backup of all drive parameters and settings. This can be helpful when a damaged drive must be replaced, or when checking to see if any parameters have been changed. The ability to quickly revert to a known, good set of drive parameters can be critical in reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

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Constantly Complaining About the Temperature
A customer was bothering the waiter in a restaurant. First, he asked that the air conditioning be turned up because he was too hot, then he asked it be turned down because he was too cold, and so on for about half an hour.

Surprisingly, the waiter was very patient, He walked back and forth and never once got angry. So finally, a second customer asked him why he didn't throw out the pest.

"Oh, I really don't care or mind," said the waiter with a smile. "We don't even have an air conditioner."

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