AutomationDirect adds More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories
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AutomationDirect adds More Attabox Enclosures and Accessories

December 9, 2020- AutomationDirect has added to its offering of Attabox enclosures and accessories from RobRoy. The Heartland series of polycarbonate enclosures from AttaBox is ideal for applications requiring protection from moisture, corrosive environments, UV exposure or extreme temperatures. The Heartland series carries NEMA 1, 3R, 4, 4X, 6P and 12 ratings, and is available…
The ProductivityOpen Arduino Recognized in the 2021 Engineers’ Choice Awards from Control Engineering
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The ProductivityOpen Arduino Recognized in the 2021 Engineers’ Choice Awards from Control Engineering

AutomationDirect’s ProductivityOpen PLC combines the IT-centric open-source capabilities of an Arduino-compatible controller with the robust reliability needed for industrial OT applications. AutomationDirect’s ProductivityOpen PLC was announced as a Control Engineering 2021 Engineers’ Choice Awards Honorable Mention winner in the Machine and Embedded Control – PLCs category. Check out the ProductivityOpen and see how specifying it…
Southwire Multimeters, Voltage and Continuity Testers from AutomationDirect
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Southwire Multimeters, Voltage and Continuity Testers from AutomationDirect

November 18, 2020 – The AutomationDirect lineup of tools and test equipment now includes digital multimeters, clamp-on True RMS multimeters, voltage testers, and continuity testers from Southwire. Southwire digital multimeters test for AC/DC voltage, current, resistance, continuity, capacitance, frequency, duty cycle, or temperature. All meters meet or exceed UL testing standards. Models are available with…
AutomationDirect adds Optocoupler and Slim Interface Relays, Multi-mode Relay Timers
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AutomationDirect adds Optocoupler and Slim Interface Relays, Multi-mode Relay Timers

Murrelektronik optocouplers, slim interface relays and multi-mode relay timers are now available from AutomationDirect. Murrelektronik optocouplers (from $16.50) are used to combine different signal levels or to isolate one signal from another. Optocouplers are similar to relay interfaces, providing an optoelectronic signal transfer between input and output. Optocouplers have a long life span and are…
Murrelektronik Passive Distribution Junction Blocks from AutomationDirect
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Murrelektronik Passive Distribution Junction Blocks from AutomationDirect

Murr distribution junction blocks provide a convenient method for connecting sensors and actuators to the control cabinet. Murrelektronik supplies a comprehensive range of distribution boxes. They create optimum installations for any application and are cost-effective, reliable, and space saving solutions. Murrelektronik blocks add M8 style connectivity as well as M12 12- pin and terminal block…
AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect
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AcuAmp Current/Voltage Transducers and Switches Line Extension from AutomationDirect

More transducers and switches have been added to the AutomationDirect sensors lineup. ATCH series adaptive true RMS current transducers ($169.00) are designed to monitor electric heat zero-crossing burst fired SCR controllers. These transducers provide faster response than temperature sensors and are a simplified method to monitor pulsed waveforms and are ideal for electrical heater applications….