More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect
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More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect

Cumming, GA — December 19, 2012 … AutomationDirect has expanded its ZIPport™ product line of multi-wire connectors and accessories. The heavy duty connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical connections while providing protection against dirt, moisture and mechanical stress common in industrial environments. Added frame sizes include 10A, 16A, and 32B made of heavy-duty metal or thermoplastic…
AutomationDirect Adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep Line
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AutomationDirect Adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep Line

Cumming, GA — December 19, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low cost of entry digital stepper drive in a compact package. The standard stepper drive operates with high-speed pulse input signals (Step and Direction, or jumper-selectable CW/CCW step) and has a selectable resolution range of 200 to 20,000 steps per…
AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls
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AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes KILLARK hazardous location controls which are ideal for installations at petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants and other processing or storage facilities where flammable gases or vapors, combustible dusts or easily ignitable fibers or flyings are present. Explosion-proof control devices are available in single or…
AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
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AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s NITRA® pneumatic product line now includes F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders ideal for wash down applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands. The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel…
Basic CPU and Remote Modules Added to Productivity3000 Line
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Basic CPU and Remote Modules Added to Productivity3000 Line

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 line of programmable controllers now includes basic CPU and remote slave modules. The P3-530 CPU’s five integrated communications ports include Ethernet for programming, monitoring, and networking; a USB port for data logging; USB I/O port for up to four local expansion bases; RS-232 and RS-485 ports for ASCII…
AutomationDirect Adds Temperature Transmitters to ProSense Lines
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AutomationDirect Adds Temperature Transmitters to ProSense Lines

Cumming, GA — December 5, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s ProSense line now includes head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters in non-programmable and programmable models. Non programmable models are available for thermocouple Types J, K, or T and 3-wire RTD type Pt100. Head-mounted models can be mounted in any ProSense connection head or any DIN Form B sensor head…
AutomationDirect Adds to Capacitive Proximity Sensor Lineup
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AutomationDirect Adds to Capacitive Proximity Sensor Lineup

Cumming, GA — November 14, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s line of capacitive proximity sensors now includes 12mm metal round bodied DC models with shielded and unshielded mounting options, PNP, normally-open outputs, potentiometer adjustment and M12 quick disconnect. Unshielded 18mm DC plastic bodied models with selectable normally-open/normally-closed outputs feature logic auto detection. Additional unshielded 30mm models feature AC and…
AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches
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AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches

Cumming, GA — October 31, 2012 … AutomationDirect’s safety product offering now includes IDEM safety switches in non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles. These non-contact magnetic safety switches are interlocking devices designed to protect both people and machines. The MPR series light-duty safety switches are simple magnetic reed switches designed for all small guard applications. Constructed…
AutomationDirect Adds Light and Medium-Duty Encoders with Inch-Size Shafts
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AutomationDirect Adds Light and Medium-Duty Encoders with Inch-Size Shafts

Cumming, GA — October 31, 2012 … AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide a cost-effective solution for small applications. The TRDA-2E series light-duty encoders have a 0.25-inch diameter stainless steel solid shaft and offer resolutions from 100 to 2,500…
AutomationDirect Adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters
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AutomationDirect Adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters

Cumming, GA — October 17, 2012 … AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters to their product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and NEMA Type-6P polycarbonate enclosures, these innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensors replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky…