ifm Fail-safe Inductive Sensors from AutomationDirect
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ifm Fail-safe Inductive Sensors from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ifm fail-safe inductive sensors featuring (2) OSSD outputs that can be connected to a safety relay for safety applications requiring the detection of metal objects. These sensors are designed to trigger a safe state (like stopping a machine) if the sensor fails, reducing the risk of injury to…
Igus 2500 Cable Drag Chain and Accessories from AutomationDirect
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Igus 2500 Cable Drag Chain and Accessories from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added additional drag chain options to route cables/hoses to moving components and help extend cable/hose life. The igus 2500 series cable/hose drag chains feature a snap-open mechanism along the chain’s outer radius to allow convenient access to the chain’s channel after installation. The hinged crossbar can be swiveled by more…
Patlite Visual and Audible-Visual Industrial Signal Beacons from AutomationDirect
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Patlite Visual and Audible-Visual Industrial Signal Beacons from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Patlite industrial signal beacons, which provide a clear and unambiguous visual indication, ensuring quick and easy detection by floor personnel. These beacons are available in three series with various monocolor options and a Fresnel lens that distributes ambient, uniform light from all globe surfaces, including the top. All…
Ironhorse VP1 Series DC Gearmotors from AutomationDirect
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Ironhorse VP1 Series DC Gearmotors from AutomationDirect

May 21, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added IronHorse VP1 series DC gearmotors that are designed to power high-torque mechanical loads at lower speeds with a compact motor. They are powered by 90 VDC and are designed for use with unfiltered SCR or PWM waveforms generated by a DC drive. They can also be used in across-the-line applications….
Newsletter Volume 27 Issue 5
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Newsletter Volume 27 Issue 5

Solving Frequency Signal Conditioner Challenges 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 associated with a spinning sprocket, between digital motion control systems requiring…
WAGO Single-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers and Eco2 Series Power Supplies from AutomationDirect
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WAGO Single-Channel Electronic Circuit Breakers and Eco2 Series Power Supplies from AutomationDirect

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added WAGO 787-3861 series single-channel electronic circuit breakers that offer a lower cost option and a compact 6mm form factor to provide safe and reliable supplementary protection for 24 VDC control circuits. These electronic circuit breakers offer remote monitoring and control, clear LED indicators, and fast response to overloads…
Pfannenberg Air Conditioners, Air-to-Water Heat Exchangers, and Premium Quick Filters from AutomationDirect
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Pfannenberg Air Conditioners, Air-to-Water Heat Exchangers, and Premium Quick Filters from AutomationDirect

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Pfannenberg DTT 6000 series top-mounted air conditioners which are 100% condensate safe, provide up to 14,000 BTU/H, and are ideal for space-saving installation on the top of a NEMA 12 control enclosure. Pfannenberg’s DTS series 3000 air conditioners are made in the USA, offer cooling capacities up to…
Comepi Pushbutton Control Stations from AutomationDirect
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Comepi Pushbutton Control Stations from AutomationDirect

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Comepi SB series pre-assembled polycarbonate control stations, which offer emergency stop and start/stop combo options. The emergency stop control stations include one red mushroom head twist-to-release pushbutton with various contact configurations. Models with guards that are padlockable and models with M12 quick-disconnects are available. The start/stop combo control…
AchieVe FKL Series 18mm Tubular Metal Photoelectric Sensors from AutomationDirect 
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AchieVe FKL Series 18mm Tubular Metal Photoelectric Sensors from AutomationDirect 

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added AchieVe FKL series 18mm tubular photoelectric sensors, which feature a rugged nickel-plated brass construction and a high IP67 protection rating. They employ Class 1 or Class 2 red lasers to provide sensing distances up to 50 meters. These sensors, in diffuse with background suppression, diffuse, polarized retroreflective, and…
Balluff EtherNet/IP IO-Link Master Modules, Hubs, and Analog Converter from AutomationDirect
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Balluff EtherNet/IP IO-Link Master Modules, Hubs, and Analog Converter from AutomationDirect

May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added Balluff EtherNet/IP IO-Link master modules that provide EtherNet/IP communication for IO-Link systems, with a REST API and/or MQTT support depending on model. They are available in a rugged IP67 die-cast zinc nickel-plated housing for harsher environments or in a weld-proof potted plastic format. Select models include built-in screen…