AutomationDirect
Cumming, GA 30040-5860
New Thermoelectric Coolers Use Peltier Effect for Closed-loop Cooling
Cooling capacities range from 170 to 680 BTU/H and operating temperature from -4°F to 149°F. Can be mounted in nearly every position because they don't have a compressor or any moving parts aside from the fans. Operates effectively in dusty and oily environments as well as in both indoor and outdoor applications.
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New Drive/Timing Belts with Curvilinear HTD Tooth Profile
Available with operating temperature range of -13/+185°F. Chloroprene belt body is heat and ozone resistant with a high tooth shear resistance. Fiberglass tensile cord provides high dimensional stability and maximum flexibility.
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New Process Controllers Configured with Keypad and Display
Offers variety of control, input, output, alarm and communications options. Handles temperature, pressure, level, flow and other process variable control applications. Available with no communications or with RS-485 Modbus ASCII/RTU or Ethernet+RS-485 gateway Modbus TCP/IP communication options.
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New Linear Potentiometers to Detect Position and Linear Direction Movement
Sliding contact moves along a linear resistive element acting as a variable resistor. Stroke lengths vary from 10 to 1000 mm. Configuration styles include slide housing, heavy duty cylinder with rod eyes, rodless slide, spring loaded with ball tip, 1/2inch diameter cylinder with flange and more.
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New I/O Modules Snap Onto Side of BRX MPU or Remote I/O Controller
BRX serial communications modules provides four isolated RS-232 ports that support communications flow control or RS-422 serial ports. Universal analog I/O modules have combined current and voltage options. Universal temperature modules provide thermocouple, mV level voltage, RTD or thermistor selection with 24-bit resolution.
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New Motor Control Relays Include LED Status Indicator
Intrinsically safe relays provide safe and reliable control of loads within hazardous locations. Phase monitor relays provide protection against premature equipment failure caused by faults on 3-phase systems. Alternating relays are used where the optimization of load usage is required by equalizing the run time of two loads.
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New M8 Quick-disconnect Cables with Axial or Right-angle Female Connectors
5-pole, M8 (Pico) quick-disconnect cables are available with pigtail wiring in 1.5, 5 and 10M cable lengths. 5-pole, 125V AC/DC, right-angle female M12 screw connectors are field wireable and accept various cable gauges and diameters. Plastic housings offer good resistance against chemicals and oils.
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New STRIDE Field I/O Modules Available with up to 8 Current or Voltage Inputs
Provides simple and economical means to connect inputs and outputs to a Modbus TCP communications network via Ethernet 10/100 Base-T. Operates as a standalone Modbus TCP server and can be remotely configured via a built-in web server. Offers up to 16 discrete inputs each with options for discrete and relay outputs.
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New Photoelectric Sensors Compatible with IO-link open-standard Protocol
Includes diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, retroreflective for transparent objects and through-beam models. Sensing ranges vary from 1200mm for background suppression sensors to 20m for through-beam models. Provides long-range and small spot diameter, simple potentiometer sensitivity adjustment and visible red-light emission for easy targeting set-up.
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New P1AM-100 Controller Compatible with Arduino MKR Format Shields
Features of Arduino plus the added power and reliability of an industrial controller. Programmed using C++ code by using the readily-available Arduino integrated development environment (IDE). Supports the full suite of Productivity1000 I/O expansion modules, including discrete, analog, temperature, relay, high-speed input, pulse-width-modulation.
Read More »Configurable Modular Encoders for Stepper Motors from AutomationDirect
AMT series encoders from CUI Devices are advanced capacitive encoders with a variety of uses. AMT series encoders are typically mounted to the back of a stepper motor but can be used in many other applications. CUI offers the AMT series encoders with configurable pulses per revolution (PPR). The PPR can be set for most models using the free AMT Viewpoint software (the AMT10-series encoders are...
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New Thermoelectric Coolers Use Peltier Effect for Closed-loop Cooling
Cooling capacities range from 170 to 680 BTU/H and operating temperature from -4°F to 149°F. Can be mounted in nearly every position because they don't have a compressor or any moving parts aside from the fans. Operates effectively in dusty and oily environments as well as in both indoor and outdoor applications.
Read More »More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect StrideLinx® VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks. These easy-to-use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers minimize costly field support by providing remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Multiple...
Read More »Current-Limiting UL 489 Miniature Circuit Breakers from AutomationDirect
Eaton FAZ-NA and FAZ-NA-L series current-limiting miniature circuit breakers from AutomationDirect offer optimum and efficient protection for feeder, branch and control circuits up to 63 amps. These DIN-rail mountable circuit breakers are available with B, C or D trip characteristics in accordance with UL 489. The new FAZ-NA-L series is rated at 240VAC, the existing FAZ-NA series is rated at...
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New Drive/Timing Belts with Curvilinear HTD Tooth Profile
Available with operating temperature range of -13/+185°F. Chloroprene belt body is heat and ozone resistant with a high tooth shear resistance. Fiberglass tensile cord provides high dimensional stability and maximum flexibility.
Read More »
New Process Controllers Configured with Keypad and Display
Offers variety of control, input, output, alarm and communications options. Handles temperature, pressure, level, flow and other process variable control applications. Available with no communications or with RS-485 Modbus ASCII/RTU or Ethernet+RS-485 gateway Modbus TCP/IP communication options.
Read More »Thermocouple Extension Wire and Cable from AutomationDirect
Extension cable for both Type K and Type J thermocouples is available with either an overall shield (OS) or with individually shielded pairs with an overall shield (SPOS). These cables allow the connection of multiple field sensors to operating instrumentation or PLC input cards with one run versus having to install multiple extension wires. The 20AWG thermocouple extension cable is available in...
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New Linear Potentiometers to Detect Position and Linear Direction Movement
Sliding contact moves along a linear resistive element acting as a variable resistor. Stroke lengths vary from 10 to 1000 mm. Configuration styles include slide housing, heavy duty cylinder with rod eyes, rodless slide, spring loaded with ball tip, 1/2inch diameter cylinder with flange and more.
Read More »Control Cabinet Cable Entry Systems from AutomationDirect
The KDL/D cable entry system allows cables to be installed through enclosures or other bulkhead surfaces, with the added benefit that pre-made, terminated cables can be installed without disassembling the connectors. The split-frame system enables the quick and simple installation of up to 48 cables in a single frame. Four frame sizes, starting at $16.00, fit standard cut-out dimensions and...
Read More »AutomationDirect Earns "World Class Culture Award" at Atlanta Supply Chain Awards
Cumming, GA – (March 25, 2020) AutomationDirect was recently honored with the 2020 Atlanta Supply Chain World Class Culture Award. This award honors a company in the Metro Atlanta area that has an empowering culture internally for team members, a leadership approach that engages the entire organization in a forward-thinking way, and a commitment to engaging and giving back to the community and...
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