April 30, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Lika draw wire linear measurement devices, also known as string encoders or string potentiometers, which use a steel cable wrapped on a spring-loaded reel to measure distance. The reel is connected to a rotary encoder or potentiometer that can provide very accurate feedback on how far the steel…
April 23, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added GC Valves 71 series 2-port water valves, which are constructed of durable lead-free brass. They are certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and have NSF-approved EPDM diaphragms. They are a great choice for drinking water applications and are ported for the most popular NPT sizes (up to 2”) with a…
Node-RED is a visual programming tool for connecting physical hardware devices, APIs, and online services together as part of the Internet of Things. It was originally developed by the IBM Emerging Technology Services team and is now a part of the OpenJS Foundation. Node-RED’s low-code, drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to create complex data flows…
April 9, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ICON Process Controls Truflo® TKM series paddle wheel liquid flow meters that provide reliable, full-pipe liquid flow measurement with exceptional long-term performance. These rugged, highly repeatable sensors deliver outstanding value with no scheduled maintenance required. Built with a chemically resistant PVC body, they are ideal for corrosive liquid…
Lika Electronic specializes in encoders and position measuring systems, including incremental and absolute, optical and magnetic, rotary and linear encoders, incremental & absolute magnetic measurement systems, rotary actuators, displays, signal converters and encoder interfaces. Starting in 1982 as a family-owned business, Lika Electronic has grown to become a forward thinking innovative, global company. Over the…
The C-more CM5-RHMI headless HMI offers all the features of the traditional touchscreen C-more line, but in a compact and connectable low-cost form factor. AutomationDirect’s C-more CM5-RHMI has been nominated for Control Engineering’s Product of the Year program in the human-machine interface (HMI) category. Help us bring home the gold by visiting https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8206433/f8132b621423 and casting…
Complex high-frequency signaling challenges, for both existing and new applications, can be solved using signal conditioners. Frequency signal conditioners—designed to handle high-frequency pulse signals from sensors and convert them into other useful automation signals—are an important industrial automation design component for both new and retrofit applications. High-frequency pulses may be generated from a proximity sensor…
March 26, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Datasensing SH4 series 14mm finger and 30mm hand safety light curtains that are available in basic models with automatic restart or standard models, which include external device monitoring (EDM) and an optional manual restart. Body protection models in 300 or 400mm resolution are available only in the standard…
March 26, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Wenglor OPT25 series laser measurement sensors that offer best-in-class distance sensing for ranges within 1 meter. These sensors are IO-Link v1.1 compatible, employ a Class 1 red or Class 2 blue laser, use triangulation to measure distances with extreme accuracy, and can reliably detect tiny objects with a…
March 26, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Autonics BTF, BTS, and BPS series miniature photoelectric sensors featuring ultra-compact slim or narrow housings that are easy to install in tight spaces. The lineup includes: These miniature sensors offer sensing distances up to 3m, durable PBT thermoplastic housings, and an IP67 protection rating. They…