Miniature Inductive Proximity Sensors
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Miniature Inductive Proximity Sensors

AutomationDirect’s miniature inductive proximity sensors are now available in sizes ranging from 4mm to 8mm and feature stainless steel shielded housings. Offered as NPN or PNP models and with normally-open or normally-closed outputs, sensors are available with standard sensing distances of 0.8mm or 1.5mm; available extended distance models have either 1.5mm or 2mm sensing ranges….
Productivity Series Controller Capabilities Expanded
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Productivity Series Controller Capabilities Expanded

AutomationDirect has introduced additional modules to the Productivity series of programmable controller products. Additionally, updated Productivity Suite programming software is now available. For the Productivity3000 series, the P3-550E high-performance CPU is equipped with multiple communications ports, including two USB, two Ethernet, one RS-232 and one RS-485. The system can be expanded with the P3-RS, P3-RX…
ProSense Digital Panel Meters
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ProSense Digital Panel Meters

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense line of digital panel meters offers a simple and cost-effective solution to display analog process, temperature, load cell, and potentiometer inputs. With all models, configuration parameters can be totally or selectively locked out to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the meter’s operation. Two-point direct or reverse acting linear scaling values can…
More Photoelectric Laser Sensors Added
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More Photoelectric Laser Sensors Added

New FAL Series diffuse axial and right angle M18 standard (18mm diameter) tubular metal laser sensors are the ideal solution for tough industrial automation applications with reduced space requirements. The Class 1 or Class 2 laser source provides a visible red beam for easy alignment with excellent noise suppression and high immunity to external light….
SureMotion Linear Slides
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SureMotion Linear Slides

AutomationDirect’s SureMotion line of motion control products now includes both motor-ready actuator assemblies and an assortment of sliding components and accessories to provide a wide variety of motion control solutions for X-Y and X-Y-Z positioning systems. Twin round-shaft slide actuators feature a continuously-supported round rail slide with ball screw actuation and provide robust precision linear…
Zyklop Metal Ratchets Added
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Zyklop Metal Ratchets Added

AutomationDirect now offers Wera Zyklop metal ratchets and ratchet sets. Available in 1/4″, 3/8” and 1/2″ drive sizes, the ratchets feature a fine 72-tooth ratchet mechanism with a low return angle of 5 degrees to allow fast and precise work in small spaces. The ratchet head is fitted with a switch lever for convenient change…
AutomationDirect Adds New Pressure Transmitters
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AutomationDirect Adds New Pressure Transmitters

AutomationDirect’s ProSense SPTD25 series pressure transmitters feature an all-stainless steel thin film sensing element that provides very fast response time and can be used to sense any compatible media. The robust design provides resistance to vibration, shock, and EMI/RFI, and provides high accuracy over a broad compensated temperature range.
Additional Fiber Optic Amplifiers Available
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Additional Fiber Optic Amplifiers Available

AutomationDirect’s OPT series of single and multi-fiber photoelectric amplifiers are available with wide detection and working ranges that support transparent object recognition capability. The DIN rail-mountable units are equipped with NPN or PNP, push-pull, light-on/dark-on selectable outputs, a bargraph signal-strength indicator, a red LED with visible spot, and key potentiometer