Newsletter Volume 26 Issue 01
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Newsletter Volume 26 Issue 01

Automating a Big Rig Light Show A truck customization shop expanded their capabilities by offering AutomationDirect PLCs and HMIs to control expansive on-vehicle lighting displays.Just as many car owners like to customize their rides, there is a growing convoy of truck operators who like to do the same as a personal and promotional statement. Dickerson…
Productivity Codesys PLC Series from AutomationDirect
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Productivity Codesys PLC Series from AutomationDirect

January 24, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added a low-cost CODESYS PLC solution for those who prefer CODESYS programming. CODESYS is the most widely used manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 development system on the market, and the new P2CDS-622 CPU features a CODESYS engine housed in a Productivity2000 controller form factor. This CPU offers plenty of communication capabilities…
WAGO Pro2 Power Supply Communication Modules from AutomationDirect
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WAGO Pro2 Power Supply Communication Modules from AutomationDirect

January 24, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added WAGO Pro2 communication modules that easily snap into place as an add-on to WAGO Pro2 power supplies.  These modules are available with various communication protocols and their respective communication ports. With this added connectivity, remote access to features, settings, and real-time data monitored by the power supplies is…
CCEA TrackAlpha-Pro Series LED Light Bars from AutomationDirect
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CCEA TrackAlpha-Pro Series LED Light Bars from AutomationDirect

January 17, 2024 – AutomationDirect adds CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO series LED light bars to expand their offering of industrial LED fixtures. Their rugged industrial-grade anodized aluminum construction makes TRACKALPHA-PRO ideal for use with medium to large-sized industrial machine tools and for use in wet environments. These 120 VAC-rated high-powered LED lights provide intense, uniform lighting, with…
New LS Electric EtherCAT® PLC Modules and Servo Systems from AutomationDirect
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New LS Electric EtherCAT® PLC Modules and Servo Systems from AutomationDirect

January 17, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added EtherCAT controller modules for the LS Electric XGB PLC family.  These new modules work in conjunction with our new lineup of LS Electric iX7 EtherCAT servo systems for highly accurate multi-axis motion control functionality. Both 4-axis and 8-axis EtherCAT controller modules are available; up to two of these…
Lutze Din Rail Mounted Compact Switching Power Supplies from AutomationDirect
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Lutze Din Rail Mounted Compact Switching Power Supplies from AutomationDirect

January 17, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added new compact power supplies from LUTZE, which has been an industry leading manufacturer for over 60 years. LUTZE DIN rail mounted compact switching power supplies are high-efficiency units that offer space and cost savings. These smaller-than-industry-standard power supplies are offered in four series. ECO series power supplies are…
Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series Pressure Transmitters from AutomationDirect
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Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series Pressure Transmitters from AutomationDirect

January 17, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Cerabar series pressure transmitters to their growing lineup of process control and measurement devices. Endress+Hauser supplies process control sensors/instruments to a wide variety of industries worldwide and is known for highly reliable, accurate, and innovative measurement devices. The Cerabar series of pressure transmitters offers both ceramic and…
Z-Range Safety Switch System Components from AutomationDirect
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Z-Range Safety Switch System Components from AutomationDirect

January 10, 2024 – AutomationDirect has added modular Z-Range safety switch system components to their existing portfolio of safety products. The Z-Range safety switch system offers simplicity and modularity, allowing up to 30 Z-Range safety devices to be connected to one safety relay while maintaining PLe performance rating. These devices are an excellent choice for…
Helukabel TrayControl® 600 Flexible Control Cable from AutomationDirect
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Helukabel TrayControl® 600 Flexible Control Cable from AutomationDirect

January 10, 2024- AutomationDirect has added the versatile and highly flexible Helukabel TRAYCONTROL 600V control cable that is ideal for industrial control, power, and instrumentation applications. The individual bare copper conductors are stranded for flexibility and are covered with a black PVC/nylon insulation with white numbering for easy identification. A green with yellow stripe ground…
Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 12
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Newsletter Volume 25 Issue 12

VFDs Keep the Good Times Pumping When the Triple R Camping Resort enhanced their facility to include a waterpark with interactive water features, they also needed to upgrade some behind-the-scenes elements, such as pumps and the VFDs controlling them. AutomationDirect VFDs were installed to control waterpark systems, and in the process the resort added the…