High efficiency RHINO PSH series 12, 24 and 48 VDC power supplies offer efficiencies up to 94.5%, temperature performance range of -25°C to 70°C and agency approvals for extreme conditions. The DIN rail clips can be moved to the side of the power supply for side mounting in flat panels. With a 5-year warranty and starting at $83.00, PSH series supplies are UL 508 and hazardous location listed, UL 60950 recognized, ATEX certified, CE marked and RoHS compliant. RHINO PSX series power supplies are Class I, Div. 2 hazardous location rated and offer 12 and 24 VDC output voltages, universal 120/240 VAC input voltage, adjustable DC output, DC-OK LED indication, and output current limitation. Priced from $259.00, PSX supplies are IP67 and NEMA 4X rated, UL 508 listed, UL 60950 recognized, CE marked and RoHS compliant.

IronHorse MTCP2 industrial duty motors are offered in T-Frame (1 to 300 hp) and TC-Frame/C-Face (1 to 30 hp) and meet premium efficiency requirements. C-face kits are available for motors over 30hp. These motors are available in 1200, 1800, & 3600 RPM and have TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) enclosures with cast iron frame and ribbed design for maximum cooling. The motors feature full-length, cast iron mounting feet, steel fan cover, and cast iron junction box with rubber gasket and rubber dust cover. The motors are electrically reversible and have Class F winding insulation. MTCP2-series motors start at $180.00, have a two-year warranty, and are CSA and CE approved. Available accessories include bases, junction boxes, fans and fan shrouds.

• IronHorse Cast Iron AC Motors Overview ​

The AttaBox brand from Robroy Enclosures offers large selections of non-metallic polycarbonate, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) enclosures in a wide range of applications at significant savings over alternatives such as stainless steel. AttaBox models are available from AutomationDirect in pushbutton, window and clear cover, keylocking, fiberglass, and NEMA 1, 3, 3R, 3S, 4X, 6P, 12, 13 enclosure offerings. AttaBox Freedom, Commander, Centurion, MachoBox, and Triton Series enclosures feature Robroy's SolarGuard® fiberglass-reinforced polyester formulation for maximum UV resistance in a corrosion-resistant non-metallic enclosure. Same-day shipping on most AttaBox enclosures and accessories is available directly from the Robroy manufacturing facility in Belding, Michigan. Non-stock models can be shipped within 20 days.

AutomationDirect’s Practical Guide to AC Motors and Control Options is now available with detailed info on these ubiquitous motors and the numerous methods used to control them.  The basics of AC motors and how to replace or repair them are covered along with the most common application types.
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What’s Inside:

• What are AC Motors and How Do They Work?
• Selecting Motors for Industrial Applications
• Overview of AC Motor Control Options
• All About Variable Frequency Drives! (VFDs)
• And much more!

Plus, an entire chapter on selecting the right soft starter for your motor!

This eBook is for users who wish to advance their pneumatic knowledge. It covers a wide range of topics such as circuit symbols, component capability, integrating pneumatics with controls as well as improving pneumatic efficiency.
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What’s Inside:

• Why Use Pneumatics
• Circuit Symbols Explained
• Electro Pneumatic Systems in Action
• Energy Efficient Pneumatic Systems
• And much more!

Plus a collection of pneumatic application stories to see what others are doing with their pneumatic components to inspire you!

This easy-to-read eBook is for users who wish to learn how to do more with their PLC or simply refresh their understanding. It covers the basics and dives into ladder logic, PID loops, communication protocols, and motion control.

What’s Inside:

• Chapter 1 – What is a PLC
• Chapter 2 – History of the PLC
• Chapter 3 – How to Choose a Controller
• Chapter 4 – PLC Hardware
• Chapter 5 – PLC Software
• Chapter 6 – PLC Communication
• Chapter 7 – Practical PLC Topics

Along with a collection of PLC application stories to see what others are doing with their PLCs to inspire you!

This eBook is a general guide on the specification, design and installation of automated control systems. Whether an expert or a novice at electrical control devices and systems, the information presented should give you a check list to use in the steps to implementing an automated control system.

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• Chapter 1 – Consider Safety First
• Chapter 2 – Identifying Processes for Automation
• Chapter 3 – Specify Devices
• Chapter 4 – Design
• Chapter 5 – Build
• Chapter 6 – Install and Start-up
• Chapter 7 – Maintain

Plus additional resources like a PLC selection guide, equipment specification template, a maintenance check list template and much more!

NITRA® Hybrid PVC Hose is a blend of PVC and rubber with a polyester braided reinforcement. The PVC gives light weight, color stability and hardness for higher working pressures while the rubber gives improved flexibility and operating temperature range. The black with green stripe color hose works with air or water (non-potable) and is strong, flexible, kink resistant and has a Shore A 62 hardness rating. The hybrid PVC hose is available in 1/4" and 3/8" hose inside diameters and is sold with or without 1/4 inch male NPT nickel-plated brass rigid fittings (additional fittings may be purchased separately). The hose is available in 25 and 50-foot hose lengths with fittings; and in 100, 250 and 500-foot bulk hose lengths without fittings. Hybrid PVC hose prices start at $16.00 (25 ft. length with fittings). Replaceable nickel-plated brass fittings start at $4.75.

• Hybrid PVC Hose Overview 

The ReeR MOSAIC safety controller system is modular, expandable and configurable for managing all safety functions of a single machine or an entire plant. As a stand-alone, the master MOSAIC module has 8 inputs, 2 safety outputs, 2 status outputs and 2 inputs for Start/Stop interlock (RST) and external device monitoring (EDM). By adding up to 14 expansion modules, the safety controller system can have up to 128 inputs, 16 safety outputs, 16 RST/EDM inputs, 32 status outputs, and EtherNet/IP or MODBUS TCP/IP connectivity. MOSAIC reduces number of devices and wiring used, the size of the project and speeds up control panel construction. All logic is configured through a pictorial interface, and by lowering the number of electromechanical components, higher safety levels are achieved. The master module is $299.00, expansion modules start at $112.00.

• Safety Controllers Manual
• Safety Controllers Manual

SureStep® series high-torque industry-standard NEMA 14, 17, 23, and 34 stepper motors now provide holding torque from 8 to 1288 oz-in. The new smaller frame size NEMA 14 motors (1.4" wide) start at $22.00 and are available in single and dual shaft versions. The SureStep family has options for open loop control (no encoder), position monitoring (external encoder feedback), and position verification (integrated motor/drives with internal encoder). Replacement and optional encoders (starting at $42.00) are available for standalone dual-shaft motors and standard integrated motor/drives in all NEMA 14, 17, and 23 sizes; resolutions include 400 ppr and 1000 ppr fixed, along with new configurable models (48 to 4096 ppr). New inertia dampers (starting at $13.00) smooth step oscillations and can be used as a hand wheel for motor rotation when power is removed.

• Complete SureStep® Stepping Systems Overview ​

KS series Factor 1 inductive proximity sensors, with stainless steel housing, have a correction factor K=1 and provide a constant sensing range without adjustment on all ferrous and non-ferrous metals alike. WK series (Factor 1) sensors and WS series sensors have a coating that makes them ideal for welding applications where weld slag build-up is a large cause of sensor failure. The PTFE material coating prevents slag build-up and allows weld spatter to be wiped off easily. These harsh duty sensors are available in 8, 12, 18 and 30mm diameter sizes and operate on 10 to 30 VDC input voltage. Sensing distances range from 2mm to 30mm depending on series. All sensors are cULus approved, CE compliant and have a lifetime warranty. KS series Factor 1 sensors start at $24.00 and weld slag resistant coated sensors are priced from $27.00.

• Inductive Proximity Sensors Overview 

New features supported by CLICK Ethernet PLCs with DC inputs (Basic, Standard and Analog Ethernet CPUs) include up to 100 kHz high speed counting, and interval, duration and frequency measurements Up, Down, Up/Down, Pulse/Direction and Quadrature (with Z) counting functions have been added and new measurement functions include interval (edge-edge), duration (high/low), and frequency (Hz/RPM). A Preset Table is used to trigger outputs or call interrupt programs. No new programming instructions are required; the high-speed counting configuration is done in a new Graphical User Interface GUI software display (which is part of the free programming software) and guides the user through the available functions, features and options. CLICK Ethernet PLC units with the new high-speed counting functions start at $129.00 and have a 2-year warranty.

• Complete CLICK PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Overview ​

The Productivity1000 PLC provides communications, user-friendly programming, integrated data storage, and a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules in a super-compact size. The micro-modular P1000 PLC system supports up to 8 I/O modules for a total of 128 discrete I/O or 48 analog I/O. Newly added direct current P1000 modules include 16- and 15-pt VDC models, and 8- and 16-pt VAC/VDC input versions. 120-240 VAC, 8-point input and output modules have been added; and new analog I/O includes RTD 4-channel input and combination 4-channel input, 2-channel output, 0-20 mA and 0-10 VDC modules. Starting at $33.50, I/O modules are auto-discovered and easily added / removed. There are no module placement restrictions and no power budget limitations. QR (Quick Response) codes are printed on each module for latest specs and wiring.

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Continuous Chainflex® continuous flexing CF30 and CF31 motor supply cables are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured to be exposed to constant flexing; providing a cable service life between 5 million and 10 million cycles. The cables are available with 4 unshielded (CF30 series) or 4 shielded (CF31 series) conductors in 16 AWG to 2 AWG sizes. Individual conductors are bare copper and stranded for flexing applications. Conductor insulation is a black TPE mixture that is sunlight and oil resistant and flame retardant. Chainflex cables have a unique jacket tear strip that allows the outer jacket to be easily stripped back from the conductors to the desired length. Starting at $1.41 per foot, cables are cut to length in one-foot increments (10 / 20-foot minimum with no cut charges). The price per foot is the same per cable type regardless of length ordered.

• Unshielded Flexing Motor Supply Cable Overview
• Shielded Flexing Motor Supply Cable Overview

Fuji Electric, recently re-designed the existing line of TK-E02-XXX thermal overload relays to the replacement series TK26E-XXX. This change brings manufacturing consistency and compatibility with several lines of Fuji contactors. The new TK26E-XXX thermal overload relay is very similar to the TK-E02-XXX product. The function and technical specifications meet or exceed the TK-E02 overloads. Also, the new units will continue to function with the existing line of SC-E02 to SC-E05 and SC-E02G to SC-E05G contactors exactly as before. If you would like to do a last time buy of the TK-E02-XXX series please contact sales@quantumautomation.com. ​

New Fuji TK26E Series Thermal Overload Relays for 9 to 25A contactors protect motor windings from burning due to overloads, locked rotor current, or open-phases. Maintenance and inspection safety has been improved by employing a finger protection mechanism to cover exposed terminals (conforms to DIN 57106) and the tripped status of the overload relay can be visually checked with ease. A high-precision scale for the current adjustment dial enables easy and exact current setting. Isolated normally open and normally closed contacts can be used with different potentials. The relays can be manually tripped and a trip-free mechanism is also provided. Mounting base units (TZ1H26E) can be added to enable separate mounting of the relays. Fuji TK26E overload relays are $25.00, have a 1-year warranty, and are UL and cUL listed and CE compliant.

• Fuji TK26E Series Overload Relays Overview 
• Fuji Duo Series SC-E Contactors Overview  
• Fuji Motor Controls Selection Guide ​

DIRIS A Power Meters from Socomec are easy to install and use power measurement devices with extended functionality for measuring electrical values in low voltage networks. Socomec power meters offer solutions for industry, infrastructure and data centers and provide reduced costs, reduced production losses, improved efficiency and enhanced performance. With a large backlit screen, these power meters display key power system values, and direct access keys (four to six depending on the model) are used to access functions required for energy efficiency projects and electrical distribution monitoring. DIN-rail-mountable (A10) and panel mount (A20) multifunction meter versions are available, and all units are equipped with an integrated test function used to detect incorrect wiring. Multifunction power meters start at $215.75 and have a 1-year warranty.​

• SOCOMEC Power Meters Overview 
• A10 Power Meter Overview 
• A20 Power Meters Overview 
• A20 Plug-In Power Meter Modules Overview ​

Socomec SIRCOVER UL 1008 rated manual transfer switches provide safe transfer and are extremely durable and tested and approved for use in the most demanding applications, such as resistive load or total system applications. The switches provide reliable operation with a double breaking per pole sliding bar contacts system. SIRCOVER manual transfer switches have three stable, completely isolated positions and feature 2, 3 and 4-pole configurations; 100A, 260A and 400A ratings, with 240VAC and 600VAC max operation voltage (AC) ratings. Accessories include direct and external handles, external shafts, bridging bars, auxiliary contacts and terminal protection screens and lugs. UL 1008 manual transfer switches start at $289.00 and have a 1-year warranty. These transfer switches are not to be used as motor disconnects.

• Socomec UL 1008 Manual Transfer Switches Overview 
• Socomec UL 508 Rated Sirco-M Series Accessories Overview ​

ProSense® SC6 Series signal conditioners are housed in a narrow 6mm width package that allows high density mounting on a 35mm DIN rail to optimize panel space. Models are available for conversion of standard DC voltage and current signals, bipolar signals, thermocouples, and RTDs. Isolation eliminates ground loop problems. The SC6 Series includes single channel, two channel and signal splitter models. Power options include an in-rail power bus, loop powered output, as well as models that are powered directly from the input signal. These 6mm conditioners offer excellent accuracy and fast response, a wide operating temperature range and are suitable for high vibration environments. All models are UL Listed as well as FM approved for use in Class 1 Division 2 hazardous locations. 6mm signal conditioners start at $69.00.

• 6mm High Density Signal Conditioners Overview

Universal deep-hinged doors offer a viewing window for clear visibility and are ideal for protecting HMI and keypad operator devices while allowing monitoring of these devices. These doors with polycarbonate windows are available in various sizes to fit compatible Hubbell-Wiegmann NEMA 3R, 4, 4X or 12 rated enclosures. The viewing windows allow the operator to monitor the devices while the door is latched shut, keeping them protected during operation. The doors have quarter-turn style latching for easy access, concealed hinges with removable pins, and are fabricated from 14-gauge carbon steel with a light-textured gray finish or 14-gauge polished 304 stainless steel. A drill template and mounting hardware is provided, and poured-in-place gaskets seal both the door and the mounting surface. Universal deep-hinged window doors start at $358.00.

• Enclosure Window Doors Overview  ​

Integrated stepper motors and drives save panel space, require less wiring and are less expensive. The new SureStep® integrated drive/motor units provide accurate micro-stepping position, speed control and require only 2 components, power supply and integrated stepper motor/drive. Standard and Advanced motor/drives are available. The advanced motor/drives can operate with traditional high-speed inputs, but can also be commanded via 0-5V analog input. An internal indexer can accomplish point-to-point moves controlled via ASCII communication. Free SureMotion Pro drive configuration software is available for Advanced integrated motor/drives to easily configure and setup the drive, including drive, motion control mode, I/O, and motor. A Status Monitor screen aids in troubleshooting alarms and faults. SureStep integrated motor/drives start at $97.00.
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• SureStep Stepper Systems Overview