10 Physical Properties to Sense for Factory Automation
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10 Physical Properties to Sense for Factory Automation

Sensors and transmitters convert a variety of physical properties into discrete and analog signals for use by automation controllers. AutomationDirect offers an assortment of these devices for use in the design and operation of machines and processes to create reliable, robust and consistent automation. It may only take a small change in a physical property…
Ladder Logic in Action
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Ladder Logic in Action

Ladder logic programming for industrial controllers has evolved significantly over the years, and now supports advanced functionality such as process control, motion control, data manipulation, networking, and data acquisition. However, when you start with a blank page to design a new control system, large or small, there are many basic functions this tried-and-true language is…
Trending Towards Green Machines
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Trending Towards Green Machines

When wandering the plant floor, keep an eye out for energy wasting machines. Those running conveyors, rattling pumps and hissing air lines on idle equipment not only raise the decibel level in the plant—they also waste energy. With proper monitoring and analysis, machine energy use can be optimized, and these energy saving measures will also improve…
ProSense Line Now Includes Flow Transmitters
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ProSense Line Now Includes Flow Transmitters

AutomationDirect’s ProSense FSA Series flow transmitters monitor liquid media and provide an analog output proportional to flow rate for various flow applications. Flow transmitters are ideal for applications with rapid temperature changes or where fast response time is required, such as machine tool coolant flow, HVAC cooling water flow, and injection molding cooling water flow….
Get to Know ProSense…for FREE!
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Get to Know ProSense…for FREE!

What is ProSense you ask? Well, ProSense is our line of process instrumentation products including sensors, controllers, transmitters, switches, and gauges that can be used to accurately detect process variables such as pressure, flow, and temperature. From simple float switches, to digital pressure controllers, to our newly released magnetic-inductive transmitters, this line is constantly growing…
AutomationDirect Expands AcuAMP® Current Sensor Line
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AutomationDirect Expands AcuAMP® Current Sensor Line

AutomationDirect’s AcuAMP series of AC and DC current sensors is a family of high-performance current sensors offering outstanding features flexibility and durability. Designed in a rugged industry-standard feed-through package, AcuAMP current sensors provide maximum flexibility across many current ratings. The new ACSN100-AE-F AC current switch ($28) features a fixed setpoint of 0.5A and monitors conductor…