AutomationDirect Product and Company News

General purpose electrical wire starting at $29.00

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect has expanded its line of electrical wire for industrial applications to include 2,500-foot reels for its MTW, TFFN and THHN wire types. Available in sizes ranging from 4 to 18 gauge, and in the most popular colors, 500-ft. spools start at $29.00 and 2,500-ft. reels start at $145.00 . Also now available in inventory, across all wire types and sizes, is a blue/white stripe style commonly used in DC control wiring.

View more with 6-inch C-more Micro-Graphic Panels

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect's C-more Micro-Graphic HMI line now includes 6-inch text/graphic panels with touch screen displays. The 6-inch panels can be mounted in landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) mode. Optional keypad bezels are also available for either horizontal or vertical panel mounting. C-more 6” micro-graphic panels are equipped with drivers to support all DirectLOGIC protocols as well as Allen-Bradley DF1 Full duplex, Allen-Bradley DF1 Half duplex, Allen-Bradley PLC5 DF1, AB DH485, Omron Host Link, Omron FINS serial, GE SNPX, Mitsubishi Melsec FX, Siemens PPI, and Entivity Modbus RTU. The 6-inch C-more Micro-Graphic panels are priced at $299.00 and the optional keypad bezels are $99.00 .

IronHorse Worm Gearbox Speed Reducers

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect's new IronHorse™ gearboxes are designed for use with C-face electric motors to reduce output speed, increase torque, change drive direction, or to run two loads from one motor Applications include conveyors, packaging machines, rotary tables, etc. The IronHorse gearbox lineup includes right angle worm gearboxes with right-hand output shafts and dual shaft worm gearboxes (both right and left output shafts). Four frame sizes and six gear ratios are offered and mounting bases are also available for ease of installation. IronHorse gearboxes are priced from $130.00 and mounting bases start at $13.00 .

Think & Do™ 8.0 advanced PC-based control and HMI

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Think & Do Version 8.0 is an advanced control platform that lets you develop, deploy and operate high-value automated manufacturing and material handling systems. Think & Do 8.0 integrates flowchart logic, a full-featured HMI package, easy SQL interface and a common database for HMI, logic, motion, vision and PID process control. Along with powerful drawing and animation tools, the new HMI provides real-time and historical trending and alarming. Think & Do 8.0 is priced at $1,895.00 .

New DirectLOGIC DL205 modules offer protected DC outputs

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 16-point F2-16TD1P and F2-16TD2P DC Output Modules are Electronic Short Circuit Protected (ESCP) and detect missing external 24VDC, open load, over temperature, and over load current faults. Input points are automatically assigned as the fault status indicators. The modules offer either current source or sinking outputs and are priced at $119.00 . These new modules are supported in D2-250-1 and D2-260 CPUs only.

ProSense Pressure Transmitters and Switches

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ProSense™ pressure sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in applications such as hydraulics and pneumatics. PSD series electronic pressure switches, using strain gauge technology, are an ideal alternative to mechanical piston pressure switches. Mechanical adjustment dials rotate quickly to establish the setpoint and resetpoint; the switches detect pressure ranges up to 5800 psi (400 bar). PTD Series compact pressure and vacuum transmitters provide an analog output for reliable indication of pressures up to 1000 psi and vacuums to -14.5 psi. Pressure transmitter output options include 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 Volts and vacuum-style transmitters have 20 to 4 mA or 10 to 0 Volt outputs. PSD pressure switches are priced at $89.00 and PTD pressure transmitters are $125.00.

New AcuAMP Current Sensors have input ranges up to 2000 A

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

AcuAMP™ single phase AC current transducer input ranges are now user-selectable from 2 A to 2000 A. These newest AcuAMP transducers are fixed core and have jumper selectable inputs from 375 amps all the way up to 2000 amps. Output is 4-20ma. Additionally, AcuAMP single phase AC current switches are now available in both N.O. and N.C. output configurations. AcuAMP high performance current transducers and switches are available in split-core or fixed-core models and offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability. All models carry a five-year warranty. Current transducer prices start at $73.00 and current switch prices begin at $63.00 .

2008 Addendum to Catalog Vol. 12 Now Available

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

If you are a current customer or you requested a catalog within the past 12 months, you will automatically receive our Catalog Addendum with price list update. It contains many new products, including hookup wire, a family of Ethernet switches and additions to our pushbutton and circuit protection lines. Look for lower prices, by an average of 10%, on many popular models in our proximity and photoelectric sensor lines. There are a number of other product lines for which we have held prices stable for at least a year, but for which increases have now become necessary. The average price change over those affected parts is 6%. All new prices are effective April 16, 2008. We continually make every effort to offer you the best value in automation, with quality products, low prices and top-rated service, and we hope you continue to view us as a valued supplier. For a complete list of price changes, view this EXCEL file.

Rhino DC to DC Converters

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With four models, the new PSP series of DIN-rail mount DC-to-DC converters accepts a wide range of input voltages from 9.5 to 18VDC and 18 to 75VDC to allow operation from all popular DC supply voltages. By tightly regulating output voltages, these DC/DC converters provide reliable power sources for process controls, factory automation systems and other sensitive equipment in the industrial environment. DC to DC converters are priced from $70.25 .

High Contrast Displays for C-more Micro-Graphic Panels

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The 3.1" C-more Micro-Graphic panel line now includes white screen versions for applications where higher screen contrast is required. The new panel models, in both touch and non-touch, feature white and red LED backlights and support 5 selectable backlight colors. In addition to the existing DirectLOGIC PLCs, Modbus RTU and Allen-Bradley DF1 protocols, new communication drivers have been added to support Allen-Bradley DH485, Siemens PPI, and GE SNPX for Micro 90 and VersaMax Micro. C-more Micro-Graphic panel prices start at $139.00 .

We've added 18 gauge wire!

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Due to overwhelming demand, AutomationDirect has added 18 gauge MTW and TFFN styles to the new offering of hookup wire, great for panel and instrumentation wiring. Our offering now includes 10 to 18 gauge MTW, 4 to 14 gauge THHN and 16 to 18 gauge TFFN. All styles and sizes are available in a variety of colors. 18 AWG Electrical hook-up / building wire prices start at $29.00 for 500 ft. reels / spools.

Fuse Holders Now Available in Single Packs

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect now offers Edison fuse holders in single packs. The CHM and CHCC models feature multiple-pole configurations, finger-safe protection and optional "open-fuse" indication. Multi-phase connections are available for ganging poles. Each fuse holder is 35mm DIN rail-mountable. Class CC fuse holders are UL listed, CSA certified and CE compliant, while the Midget models are UL recognized, CSA certified, CE compliant, and IEC approved. Prices for Edison fuse holders start at $6.75 for a single pack and $56.00 for a twelve pack.

Stride Ethernet Switches and Media Converters

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect has launched its new line of Stride industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters. Built for industrial environments, the new Ethernet switches are designed specifically for PLC, HMI and drive users. Available are 5-port and 8-port Ethernet switches, 4-port and 8-port Ethernet switches with one 100BaseF fiber port, and an Ethernet to Fiber Media Converter. Stride Ethernet switches are priced from $99.00 .

Electrical Hook-Up / Building Wire

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

AutomationDirect now offers three insulation types of electrical wiring for industrial applications. Type MTW is used in control cabinets, machine tool applications and appliance wiring applications. Type TFFN conductors are primarily used as fixture wire. Type THHN building wire is intended for general purpose industrial applications. Multiple wire sizes and colors are available. Electrical hook-up / building wire prices start at $32.00 for 500 ft. reels / spools.

Foot Switches and LED Pilot Devices

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New foot switches, in single and double units, are designed for machines such as shearing and spinning machines, lathes, wrapping machines and riveting machines and presses. Foot switches are available in two operational formats: free movement and foot switch locked in neutral position. Foot switches are priced from $39.00 to $85.00 . The extensive line-up of AutomationDirect pilot devices now includes 24V and 120V LED illuminated 22mm metal pushbuttons, selector switches, and indicators. The 22mm metallic LED pilot lights start at $14.00 .

AutomationDirect's New 2007 Catalog

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The new AutomationDirect catalog is out and offers over 6,500 industrial automation products for a wide variety of automation and control projects. There are 2000 pages loaded with product descriptions, photos, technical specifications, application information and complete pricing.

This year we've added an extensive lineup of general purpose IronHorse AC motors from 1/3 to 300 hp to complement our existing Marathon Electric inverter-duty motor line. You’ll also find new ATLAS LCD touch monitors, SOLO temperature/process controllers, Hammond control transformers, I-Flex flexible liquid-tight tubing, AcuAMP current sensors, disconnect enclosures and, as always, new PLC modules.

The catalog features high-quality automation products with prices well below the industry average, same-day shipping of in-stock items, the best documentation in the industry, and award-winning sales and technical support. For a FREE catalog call 800-633-0405 or request your catalog online.