Issue 47, 2022
Issue 47 -2022

Issue 47, 2022

“It’s never that easy”. As a homeowner, I’ve learned that this is one of the truest statements ever spoken. Something that seems like an easy fix, in the blink of an eye, can become a lot more difficult. Case in point, my son, like most kids his age, is a serious gamer. But his games…
EMMA wins Design Competition at Georgia Tech
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EMMA wins Design Competition at Georgia Tech

By Michael Probst, BSEE ’22 The Georgia Institute of Technology Engineering Department requires two semesters of design experience, with a course known as “senior design”. Students divide themselves into teams of 4-6 students, often comprised of members from within a single department, or students can form interdisciplinary teams. The projects themselves come from three sources:…
BrainTeasers - Issue 47, 2022
Issue 47 -2022

BrainTeasers - Issue 47, 2022

Team Colors Joe, Bob, Sue, and Robin are members of an FRC robotics team.  Their team roles are, not necessarily respectively, President, Treasurer, Electrical Lead, and Mechanical Lead.  They wear (again not-necessarily-respectively) red, blue, black and green shirts. You are told that the President is better at math than Bob, and that Sue and the…
The CLICK PLUS PLC Wins the 2022 Control Engineering Magazine Engineers’ Choice Awards for the PLCs, PACs Category
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The CLICK PLUS PLC Wins the 2022 Control Engineering Magazine Engineers’ Choice Awards for the PLCs, PACs Category

AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC is the next generation platform for delivering reliable and familiar functionality for basic control applications, combined with advanced features like Wi-Fi, data logging, and increased security measures. All starting at just $89! On February 7, 2022 the AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS PLC was announced as the Control Engineering 2022 Engineers’ Choice Awards…
New General-Purpose, High-Performance, and Harsh-Duty AC Motors Available at AutomationDirect
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New General-Purpose, High-Performance, and Harsh-Duty AC Motors Available at AutomationDirect

December 15, 2021 – AutomationDirect has added a host of new motors from Regal Rexnord to its existing portfolio, including two new series of Marathon® motors and Leeson ® specialty motors. The new Marathon Globetrotter motors are high-quality 3-phase general-purpose motors that can be controlled by an inverter and are rated up to 200hp. Globetrotter…
Secure Remote Monitoring of Process Systems
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Secure Remote Monitoring of Process Systems

A solution using cloud-capable routers and cloud-based computing services enables streamlined and secure remote monitoring and access for process systems. Jonathan Griffith, product manager for AutomationDirect, wrote an article for the October 2021 issue of Processing titled Remote Monitoring Powered by Cloud Services. Here’s a summary, click on the link above for the full text….
New RHINO Power Supplies with Integrated UPS and Power Boost Technology from AutomationDirect
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New RHINO Power Supplies with Integrated UPS and Power Boost Technology from AutomationDirect

November 17, 2021 – AutomationDirect has added open frame and panel mount power supplies, with integrated UPS functionality, to their RHINO SELECT series of power supplies.  The integrated UPS feature provides seamless battery switchover to keep critical operations running when there is an unexpected loss of power. These industrial power supplies support a wide operating…
CLICK PLUS PLC is a Finalist for Plant Engineering Magazine 2021 Control Systems Product of the Year Award
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CLICK PLUS PLC is a Finalist for Plant Engineering Magazine 2021 Control Systems Product of the Year Award

AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC, starting at just $89, is the next generation platform for basic control applications, building on reliable and familiar functionality, while adding advanced options like Wi-Fi and data logging. AutomationDirect’s CLICK PLUS PLC was announced as a Plant Engineering 2021 Product of the Year Finalist in the “Controls Systems” category. Check out…
CLICK PLUS Serial Communication Option Slot Module and 2-Slot CPUs from AutomationDirect
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CLICK PLUS Serial Communication Option Slot Module and 2-Slot CPUs from AutomationDirect

November 10, 2021 – CLICK PLUS PLCs combine the simplicity of the original CLICK PLC with advanced features, including Wi-Fi capability, MQTT communication, data logging, and mobile access. The new CLICK PLUS 2-slot CPU offers an additional built-in option module slot for even more PLC I/O customization. Over 400 option slot I/O module combinations are…
New ReeR MOSAIC Safety Controller Components
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New ReeR MOSAIC Safety Controller Components

November 10, 2021 – AutomationDirect has added new ReeR MOSAIC safety controller components for expanded capability. The Reer MOSAIC (MOdular SAfety Integrated Controller) makes it easy to manage safety systems and sensors. It is modular, expandable, and configurable for managing all safety functions of a single machine or an entire plant. The new MOSAIC-MV series…