VFD Speed Control Versus Torque Control
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VFD Speed Control Versus Torque Control

Speed control is the most common VFD control mode, but many of today’s VFDs can also perform in torque control mode, which is needed for certain applications. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) let designers optimize equipment operating speeds, save energy, and even minimize mechanical wear—but VFDs can play another important role other than standard speed control….
More Quabbin Cut-to-Length Ethernet Cables from AutomationDirect
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More Quabbin Cut-to-Length Ethernet Cables from AutomationDirect

August 30, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added more Quabbin DataMax industrial and commercial Ethernet cable gauge sizes and styles to their cut-to-length cable offering. New Quabbin DataMax Extreme industrial Ethernet cable additions include Cat6/6a cable in 26 and 24 AWG with 4-twisted pairs and 7-stranded tinned copper conductors. These cables are available with a black…
Future-Proof Ethernet Installations
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Future-Proof Ethernet Installations

AutomationDirect has the Ethernet devices and installation media needed to future-proof factory and machine networking installations. Consumer- and commercial-grade Ethernet networking has been common since the 1980s, and it has evolved significantly over the decades. Yet, Ethernet for industrial applications generally lagged behind commercial installations. In an Industrial Ethernet Book July/August 2023 article titled Advancing…
Additional ProSense Programmable Temperature Transmitters from AutomationDirect
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Additional ProSense Programmable Temperature Transmitters from AutomationDirect

August 23, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense XTD2 and XTH2 series programmable temperature transmitters to their lineup of temperature transmitters/signal conditioners. The ProSense XTD2 series DIN rail-mounted and XTH2 series head-mounted universal programmable temperature transmitters are ideal for a wide range of industrial applications and can be used with a variety of sensors and…
New Additions of Quality Hammond Enclosure Products from AutomationDirect
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New Additions of Quality Hammond Enclosure Products from AutomationDirect

August 23, 2023 – AutomationDirect now offers more quality enclosures and accessories to cover a wider range of needs. These new additions from Hammond Manufacturing include carbon and stainless steel junction boxes in various sizes, with NEMA 3/4/12 ratings, and screw covers. Polycarbonate and ABS miniature cases with screw covers and NEMA 4/4X/6/6P/12/13 ratings expand…
Metal Work Syntesi Air Prep Components from AutomationDirect
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Metal Work Syntesi Air Prep Components from AutomationDirect

August 16, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added new Metal Work Syntesi air prep components to their pneumatic components category. This value-packed addition offers a full selection of combination pre-assembled air prep systems including manual shut-off, filter/regulator, and lubricator assemblies; filter/regulator and lubricator assemblies; filter and lubricator assemblies; and filter and coalescing filter assemblies. Also available…
Endress+Hauser Picomag Series Magnetic-Inductive Flow Meters from AutomationDirect
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Endress+Hauser Picomag Series Magnetic-Inductive Flow Meters from AutomationDirect

August 16, 2023 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Picomag series magnetic-inductive flow meters to their growing line of flow sensors. Picomag series flow meters offer reliable measuring and monitoring of conductive liquids such as drinking and industrial water with a minimum conductivity of 10 μS/cm. These magnetic-inductive flow meters allow simultaneous measurement of flow, temperature,…
Issue 50, 2023
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Issue 50, 2023

Have you heard of ChatGPT™? What about Google Bard™? These AI interfaces are changing the way we search for information online. Using these AI chats is easy, all you do is enter what you are looking for and the AI engine will scour the internet for that information and provide answers that are well put…