AutomationDirect has added RHINO SELECT PSRS series switching power supplies. These power supplies are small, cost-effective, and easy to use, and remain stable in a wide range of temperatures.
From analog loops to IIoT-ready PLCs: What today’s engineers need to know In process industries like oil and gas, chemical, paper, and water treatment, precision is everything. That’s why PLCs—once simple relay replacers—have evolved into powerful, real-time control hubs capable of enabling intelligent operations across increasingly connected systems. Learn more Free Circuit Protection eBook This…
AutomationDirect now offers Contrinex IO-Link smart proximity and photoelectric sensors that provide advanced processing functions such as real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance, high-speed internal decision-making, configurable outputs, and scaled measurement data, without relying on a PLC. Smart inductive proximity sensors offer up to a 10 mm sensing distance, flush or semi-flush mounting, one PNP output, and one configurable discrete/IO-Link…
AutomationDirect has added larger gauge options for their flexible multi-conductor sensor/actuator cable lineup. The expanded selection now includes 20 AWG through 16 AWG cables, available with 3, 4, or 5 unshielded conductors. Each conductor is made of bare copper stranded for enhanced flexibility and is insulated with color-coded PVC for easy identification. The yellow outer…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense XTD2/XTH2 series fixed-range temperature transmitters that convert a variety of temperature sensor input types into precise signals for PLCs, meters, or controllers. The XTD2 series features compact, DIN-rail–mounted signal conditioners that deliver accurate, isolated temperature signals, support multiple sensor types, and provide flexible monitoring solutions. New fixed-range…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect now offers more CCEA TRACKALPHA-PRO series LED light bars which feature a rugged industrial-grade anodized aluminum construction and are ideal for use with medium to large sized industrial machine tools or for use in wet environments. The new 24 VDC and existing 120 VAC high-powered LED lights provide intense, uniform…
October 1, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added ProSense MAE1 series magnetic proximity sensors which offer excellent value for general industrial applications. They provide non-contact object detection and are used with a separate damping magnet to achieve long sensing ranges. They feature a compact 8mm tubular, flush-mounted 316L stainless steel housing ideal for space-limited installations and…
AutomationDirect has added Eltwin solid state contactors which provide load switching control with the advantage of no moving parts, considerably extending service life and reducing maintenance costs.
Highlights Since its humble beginnings in the 1960s as a replacement for relay logic systems on the automotive line, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have evolved into multi-core processing units that run many critical functions in manufacturing plants. With more processing power and more memory, the PLC has also expandedbeyond discrete operations for basic sequencing into…
July 9, 2025- AutomationDirect has added MK Morse bi-metal hole saws, which are a cost-effective, high-performance solution for various cutting tasks. These saws feature a patented tooth set design that enables faster hole cutting. For tougher materials, carbide-tipped hole cutters deliver clean, efficient cuts in stainless steel, aluminum, pipe, conduit, and composites, ensuring long-lasting use….