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Newsletter Volume 26 Issue 10

Early fault detection and simple plug-and-play field replacements
In addition to the large amount of process data available cyclically, faults can be identified easily through diagnostic information messages. This includes device faults, such as memory or processor failures, or process faults like empty pipe detection. Comprehensive diagnostics reporting increases overall system reliability and boosts customer confidence in the process as a whole.
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Convinced by educational content
AutomationDirect has created hundreds of user manuals and videos over the years that are tailored to customers who may need help getting started or are seeking details about automation fundamentals. The wide variety of documentation and videos walks visitors through learning, understanding, set up, and the variables that impact a process.
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Now Available

Plymouth Rubber® Electrical Tapes
Starting at $4.75/roll

BLOCK PM Series Mini Power Supplies and Redundancy Module
Starting at $49.50

Stride SE3 Series Media 
Converters, PoE++ Ethernet 
Switch, and PoE++ Injectors
PoE++ Ethernet switch priced at $579.00


IronHorse ACG Drives
Starting at $164.00

IDEM Universal Gate Boxes
Starting at $466.00

Additional Wiha Screwdrivers, Nutdrivers, Tool Storage, and More
New Wiha screwdrivers start at $3.75


AchieVe WDW and WDN Series Wire Ducts Now Available in White
Starting at $12.00

Gladiator GR Series Receptacles
Starting at $48.00

Ergoswiss Table Lifting Systems
Kits start at $1,955.00


What is an HMI?
A digital graphical human-machine interface is usually the best way for users to interact with any type of monitoring or control system, and industrial versions are specially designed to withstand challenging environments.
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What are Single- and Three-Phase AC Motors?
Because AC motors are essential workhorses for industry, designers need to understand their applications to make detailed selections, such as choosing between single-phase or three-phase motor styles.
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The Advanced Display Companion 2030 – Halloween DIY Prop
Check out the AutomationDirect Advanced Display Companion 2030, or A.D.C. 2030! It’s our version of a very familiar device to gamers and sci-fi fans. We took our CM5-T4W panel and retrofitted it as a standalone, wearable device. With custom HMI screens, a weathered paint job, and some AutomationDirect branding, we think this project came out looking great. We’ve included links to the original files and our modified files as well.
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New Product Giveaway!
Enter your info for a chance to win a Southwire tool bag filled with Wera tools. You will also be entered to win 1 of 5 drill bit sets. Contest is open for approximately 1 week after the newsletter is sent and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada only. Winner will be contacted via email.
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