For the Forsyth Alliance, the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics team sponsored by AutomationDirect, the 2007-2008 season was another successful adventure. In its third year, the team, comprised of students from Forsyth County, GA high schools, continued to expand its mentorship of local FIRST Lego League (FLL) teams, starting or…
We have added several exciting products since our last edition of the Automation Notebook. Here are some of the highlights about some of those new products including: High-Current Models Of Current Sensors, DC-to-DC Converters, High-Contrast C-more Micro-Graphic Panels, and 18 Gauge Electrical Wire. AutomationDirect Launches High-Current Models Of Current Sensors AutomationDirect has expanded the acuAMP™ line…
AutomationDirect has added ProSense™ pressure switches and transmitters to its growing offering of sensor products. ProSense pressure sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic applications, while the vacuum sensors provide an accurate readout of increases and decreases in vacuum systems. ProSense sensors are smaller and easier to install than traditional mechanical…
Going Green Drives Home the Lesson at Boston Children’s Museum Many historians reckon that the Boston Tea Party took place on the banks of the city’s Fort Point Channel. Though the site may be somewhat in question, the educational impact of another present day revolution taking place at Boston Children’s Museum is indeed very firm….
In each issue of the Automation Notebook we feature a section of brainteasers. These are the brainteaser answers from Issue 8, 2007 of the Automation Notebook. The brainteaser questions are repeated in black. The answers to the brainteaser questions are highlighted in red with explanations. You can view the brainteasers from Issue 8, 2007 without the answers…
Flag…Christmas tree…Flag In 2002, AutomationDirect erected a 100 foot tall stainless steel flag pole to show our support for our country. A 30 foot by 60 foot flag was raised to wave beautifully at all the passersby. Over the years, we’ve received letters from some of those passersby telling us how inspiring it is to…
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Training Tools for AutomationDirect Product Users
As companies continue to increase employee responsibilities and less time is available for away-from-the-office training and seminars, the Internet has become a valuable tool for training and information gathering. With live Web seminars, online classes, video tutorials and many other resources, it’s easy to find information on almost any subject you can think of. At…
This worksheet is intended to function as a checklist of the most important areas to consider when researching a PLC. Click Here To Download and Print Worksheet Use the following guidelines for completing the checklist: Determine whether your system is new or existing: Will your system be installed from scratch or are there existing products already…
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FAQs for SureServo AC Servo Drives
Since the release of the SureServo AC servo drives, we have compiled a list of questions that are frequently asked by our customers. The following are answers to some of those questions. What power voltages does the SureServo require? The SureServo requires 220 VAC single-phase to power the smaller drives and 3-phase for larger systems. There…
The Forsyth Alliance, a team of high school students sponsored by AutomationDirect that participates in the FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, is working with an Alpharetta, Georgia Segway distributor to develop a companion product to the Segway, the two-wheeled automated people mover created by Dean Kamen (also founder…