Press Releases
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AutomationDirect adds BRX Analog I/O Expansion Modules
The versatile BRX PLC system from AutomationDirect combines powerful features in a compact, stand-alone footprint. One of the unique features of the BRX platform is its ability to expand its capability to fit the application. New analog I/O expansion modules …
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AutomationDirect Adds Safety Relays from IDEM
AutomationDirect has extended its offering of safety products to include Viper Safety Relays from IDEM. Viper Safety Relays are designed with enhanced LED diagnostics and simplified wiring. These DIN rail mount units have screw and pluggable connection options and can …
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AutomationDirect adds NITRA Pneumatic Rotary Actuators & Grippers
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA® pneumatics now includes rotary actuators and pneumatic object grippers.…
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EtherNet/IP protocol added to the Protos X field I/O system
AutomationDirect now offers EtherNet/IP protocol communication for the Protos X line of field I/O. The Protos X “Xpansion” field I/O system is a modular system consisting of a Bus Coupler and its associated input/output terminals. The Protos X slim design …
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AutomationDirect adds 3-Color and 12-Color Sensors
Wenglor color sensors from AutomationDirect reliably select color objects in automated high-speed processes based on previously defined reference colors. The sensor pulsed white light is insensitive to extraneous light and makes reliable color recognition possible even at varying scanning distances.…
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Stride® Industrial Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Switches from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added PoE+ switches to its unmanaged Ethernet switches lineup. Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows Ethernet network cables to also carry electrical power. Normally two connections are required, a network connection and a power connection. PoE reduces the time …
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AutomationDirect Adds Industrial Cat5e M12 Ethernet Patch Cables
AutomationDirect has released a new series of Ethernet cables for industrial communications applications.…
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AutomationDirect adds SapiSelco Cable/Wire Ties and Installation Tools
AutomationDirect has added a complete new line of cable and wire ties from the manufacturer SapiSelco. SapiSelco® has been a leader in the manufacture of cable ties for more than 65 years, offering a wide variety of standard and specialty …
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STEGO Filter Fan Plus enclosure cooling fans
AutomationDirect has added the new STEGO Filter Fan Plus series of enclosure fans to its enclosure thermal management devices lineup.…
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More Sensor Mounting Brackets from AutomationDirect
32 new sensor mounting brackets from Wenglor have been added to AutomationDirect’s sensor accessories offering. New brackets are available for inductive, magnetic, capacitive and ultrasonic proximity sensors, along with photoelectric, laser and fiber optic sensors, and in 3, 4, 5, …
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NITRA Current to Pneumatic (I/P) Transducers added by AutomationDirect
NITRA NCP Series electro-pneumatic transducers from AutomationDirect convert a 4-20 mA current signal (I) from a PLC or other controller to a linear pneumatic output pressure (P).…
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AutomationDirect adds Continuous Flexing Industrial Cat5e Ethernet Cable
DataMax Extreme Ethernet cable from Quabbin® has a specially designed jacket developed to survive the many industrial hazards that commercial jackets will not. The DataMax cable jacket is pressure extruded over the cable core, “locking” the conductor pairs in place. …
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ProSense Digital Pressure Gauges from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s ProSense DPG1 digital pressure gauges are ideal for industrial and general purpose applications requiring an accurate and reliable device with easy to read digital display.…
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AutomationDirect Takes Embedded Help to a Whole New Level | Do-more! Designer 2.0
With the launch of the newest Do-more! controller, the BRX PLC, AutomationDirect released an enhanced version of the Do-more! Designer programming software. Do-more! Designer 2.0 has many new features added to improve programming efficiency. …
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AutomationDirect adds new line of Precision Limit Switches
AutomationDirect has added a new line of high precision limit/position switches from Metrol. Traditional limit switches and even electronic proximity sensors are limited in terms of accuracy and repeatability. These cost-effective, ultra-precise mechanical limit switches have repeatability down to 10, …
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IronHorse® Shaft Mount Gearboxes added by AutomationDirect
New IronHorse Shaft Mount Gearboxes (speed reducers) from AutomationDirect feature shafts and gears manufactured from the highest grade steel, case hardened and precision ground to AGMA standards for long lasting durability.…
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Enhanced DirectLOGIC DL405 PLC CPUs added by AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added two new feature-enhanced CPUs to its DirectLOGIC DL405 programmable logic controller product line. The D4-454 and D4-454DC-1 provide all the capabilities of the D4-430, D4-440 and D4-450 CPUs, using updated microprocessor technology allowing the D4-454 to be …
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New C-more Micro HMI Touch Panels with built-in Ethernet from AutomationDirect
Two new C-more Micro touch panels are now available from AutomationDirect. C-more Micro panels display text, graphics, and bitmaps to effectively communicate critical HMI data to the operator.…
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Adjustable Industrial Temperature Switches from AutomationDirect
New design improvements have been made to AutomationDirect’s ProSense® line of temperature switches. TSDA25 series temperature switches are a direct replacement for the TSD25 series and provide higher accuracy and a standard sized 6mm diameter probe.…
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AutomationDirect Adds Wide Area Sensors
AutomationDirect has expanded its sensors offering to include wide area sensors for object detection. The new area sensors from Micro Detectors (MD) are multi-beam, through-beam sensors with emitter and receiver elements used for detecting the presence of any object by …
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AutomationDirect Adds More Polycarbonate Enclosures
AutomationDirect’s INTEGRA polycarbonate enclosure offering now includes the new Premium Series of screw-cover wall mount enclosures in addition to the existing Impact Series of wall mount, single-door enclosures.…
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AutomationDirect adds NSF Certified Potable Water Solenoid Valves
AutomationDirect’s family of potable water components (valves, regulators, fittings, tubing and hoses) now includes potable water solenoid valves. These NS-Series NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) certified valves (from GC Valves) are an excellent choice for food and beverage grade potable water …
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AutomationDirect Adds New Line of Digital Temperature Sensors
AutomationDirect’s ProSense® line of instrumentation products now includes the ETS series digital temperature sensors. The ETS series combines a precision RTD sensing element, measuring electronics, and process fitting all in a single stainless steel temperature transmitter probe.…
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AutomationDirect adds Total Air Preparation (TAP) Units and Ethernet/IP (EIP) Modules
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now includes new Total Air Prep (TAP) units and NITRA Ethernet/IP protocol compact modular valve (CMV series) modules.…
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New Assorted Wera Hand Tools from AutomationDirect
Wera, a leading manufacturer of wrenches, ratchets, socket sets and screwdriving tools, is known for their attention to quality, ease of use, and a safety-friendly design.…
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AutomationDirect Offers Additional Stride Managed Ethernet Switches
AutomationDirect’s line of Stride Managed Industrial Ethernet Switches now offers even more connectivity choices for Ethernet applications. Stride managed switches allow networks to be configured/managed to assure the highest performance and security levels. New Stride SE2 series switches provide Modbus …
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More Compact Limit Switch Connection Options from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has expanded its AEM2G series compact limit switch line to include more electrical connection options. Four electrical connection types are now available for the AEM2G series of compact limit switches. 5-Pin M12 Quick Disconnect (bottom and right exit) and …
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AutomationDirect adds NEMA Rated Limit Switches from Eaton
AutomationDirect has expanded its limit switch offering to include F25 Series NEMA limit switches from Eaton. These limit switches are NEMA 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13, and IP67 rated for operation in a variety of rugged industrial environments.…
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Design Improvements for AutomationDirect’s Line of Bryant Watertight Wiring Devices
New design improvements have been made to AutomationDirect’s offering of Bryant watertight products to provide additional water ingress protection.…
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AutomationDirect Adds Patlite Pre-Assembled LED Stack Lights
AutomationDirect now offers Patlite® pre-assembled stack lights in 25mm, 30mm, 40mm and 70mm sizes. Patlite stack lights offer high intensity LED illumination and prism-cut lens design for enhanced visibility from any direction and are ideal for use in applications such …
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AutomationDirect Launches New High-Value BRX Programmable Logic Controller
AutomationDirect has added the new BRX PLC platform to the Do-more line of programmable logic controllers. Starting at $199, the compact BRX PLCs offer outstanding features including built-in data logging, motion control, serial and Ethernet communication, an interchangeable (hot-swappable) communications …
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AutomationDirect Offers Additional Fiberglass Enclosures
AutomationDirect has added 189 new fiberglass enclosures, subpanels and accessories to its Hubbell-Wiegmann line of non-metallic enclosures.…
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Additional Surge Protection Devices
AutomationDirect has extended its offering of surge protection devices to include Mersen’s Surge-Trap® Type 1 STXR series. With its small, compact design and line or load installation flexibility, the series is the perfect fit for branch panel and/or individual …
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Split-Core AC Current Transformers
AutomationDirect’s AcuAmp® line of power products now includes the CTF series 5A secondary current transformers. Designed for applications such as ammeters, wattmeters, panel meters, instrumentation, and energy management systems, these current transformers offer a compact, cost-effective means of measuring …
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Premium Efficiency IronHorse® AC Motors
AutomationDirect’s IronHorse line of general purpose three-phase motors now includes the MTRP-series 56HC-frame premium efficiency motors available from 1 hp to 3 hp. The rolled steel motors are available in 1800 and 3600 RPM models and feature 4:1 constant torque …
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More Low-cost RHINO Power Supplies
AutomationDirect’s RHINO PSL series DC power supplies are plastic low-profile switching supplies available with 5, 12 and 24 VDC adjustable outputs. Designed to fit in shallow-depth enclosures, these power supplies have power ratings from 7.5W to 91W for use with …
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New Line of Digital Pressure Sensors
AutomationDirect’s ProSense® line of sensing products now includes the EPS series of digital pressure sensors ideal for industrial pressure measurement and indication in both gas and liquid applications.…
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Unmanaged Ethernet Switches
AutomationDirect’s line of Stride Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches now offers even more connectivity choices for Ethernet applications. The new Stride SE2 series DIN rail mountable switches offer up to 16 ports and include models with Gigabit Ethernet and SFP options;…
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Water Fittings and Tubing
AutomationDirect has launched a new line of push-to-connect fittings and tubing designed for potable water and beverage systems, including applications such as brewing, coffee/drink dispensing, soup and liquid food production, and municipal/residential water treatment. HydroMode™ push-to-connect fittings are perfect …
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ProSense Temperature Transmitters
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of ProSense temperature sensors to include the XTP series of temperature transmitter probes. The series conveniently combines a precision RTD sensing element and transmitter electronics in a single stainless steel temperature transmitter probe. …
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Enclosure Air Conditioner Offering Expanded
AutomationDirect has expanded its Stratus® line of enclosure air conditioners to include compact models. Excessive heat inside an enclosure can cause nuisance faults from electrical and electronic components, circuit breakers, fuses, and controlling units such as PLCs, HMI, and …
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C-more Widescreen Touch Panel Added
AutomationDirect’s C-more EA9 series of touch screen HMIs now includes 7-inch widescreen TFT models. These WVGA panels fit the same enclosure cutout as the EA9-T6CL panels and are direct replacements with larger screen area (800 x 480 pixels).…
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More PLC Programming Software Features
AutomationDirect’s Productivity Suite PLC programming software version 2.4 provides two new software communications enhancements for the Productivity series controllers. Custom Protocol over Ethernet (CPE) is a new feature that allows programmers to create their own Hex-based communications protocol between the …
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RFID Coded Non-contact Safety Switches
AutomationDirect has extended their offering of safety products to include the LPF and SPF-series RFID non-contact RFID coded safety switches. These non-contact safety switches use RFID communication between switch and actuator to provide the most tamper-proof protection using both master …
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Additional NITRA Pneumatics Solenoid Valves Series
AutomationDirect’s line of NITRA pneumatics now includes two additional series of valves and manifolds. The BVS-3 series modular solenoid valves are body ported 3-port (3-way) poppet valves available in 2-position, normally open or normally closed configurations with 12VDC, 24VDC, or …
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New NEMA 182TC or 184TC Frame Marathon Motors
AutomationDirect has extended their line of Marathon motors. There are 10 New NEMA 182TC or 184TC frame Marathon motors with YxxxA catalog numbers that match frame size, horsepower and are equivalent in dimension, weight and performance to non “A” suffix …
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Thermistor Input Module Added
AutomationDirect’s Terminator I/O line includes a new thermistor input module for the Do-more T1H-series PLCs. The T1F-16TMST is a 16-channel Thermistor input module with a temperature input range of -40° to 150° C (-40° to 300° F) and a resolution …
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Productivity2000 Discrete and Analog Modules
AutomationDirect’s Productivity2000 programmable controller line includes additional low-cost discrete and analog input and output modules. New AC and DC discrete I/O modules include 8-point, 100-120 VAC input and output modules, 8 and 15-point, 3.3-24 VDC input and output modules and …
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Schmersal Control and Signaling Devices
AutomationDirect has added Schmersal IP69K-rated pushbuttons, selector switches and indicator lights. These control and signaling devices have special design features that make the devices suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications. With an ingress protection rating of IP69K, this …
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Self-Adjusting Crimping Tools
AutomationDirect has added self-adjusting crimping tools to their line of wiring accessories. The lightweight, compact, comfortable and self-adjusting tools are designed for crimping ferrules and wire end sleeves.…
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