The Productivity family of controllers now offers the MQTT protocol for connections to cloud computing platforms. MQTT has become the front-runner for many machine-to-machine (M2M) and IIoT/cloud networking applications, due to its lightweight overhead and reduced bandwidth consumption. Productivity PLCs now support MQTT communication and with the fill-in-the-blank MQTT messaging configurations within Productivity Suite, delivering vital data to advanced cloud computing platforms is easy.
The EDS file library offers a powerful way to organize and sort your EDS files when configuring EtherNet/IP communications - automatically group by device type or vendor and manage versions. AutomationDirect.com EtherNet/IP EDS files come already installed for added convenience.

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​Gladiator GCB Series molded case circuit breakers have been added to the lineup of circuit protection devices. Available in two or three-pole configurations, these high-performance circuit breakers are offered with a selection of trip units and provide up to 100kA interrupting capacity. A variety of accessories provides connection to external disconnect handles and offer auxiliary functions such as status monitoring, and shunt or undervoltage trip. The breakers are UL listed, CE approved and RoHS compliant.
The Gladiator GCB Series breakers start at $152.00 and come with a 2-year warranty. (GCB100S-2FF15LL)

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AutomationDirect has added a host of new motors from Regal Rexnord to its existing portfolio, including two new series of Marathon motors and specialty motors from Leeson.
The Marathon Globetrotter motors are high-quality general purpose motors that can also be controlled by an inverter. Globetrotter motors are offered in open-drip-proof enclosures and rolled steel TEFC enclosures, as well as models in a cast-iron enclosure rated for areas classified as hazardous locations. A new series of permanent magnet AC (PMAC) motors, the Marathon SYMAX, can only be powered and controlled by a VFD but offer improved efficiency even at lower speeds and partial loads, and feature a smaller footprint, when compared to standard induction motors.
Also added are more options for harsh-duty motors, with Leeson Washguard SST stainless steel motors in 1- and 3-phase configurations, and the Leeson Washguard White Duck series which features a chemical resistant white epoxy finish.
Leeson Washguard motors have a 1-year warranty from the date of installation (18 months from purchase) and the new Marathon motors have a 3-year warranty.

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We just added more Type J and Type K thermocouple extension wires to bring our customers more selections to fulfill their wiring needs. Type J and Type K thermocouple extension wire allows the connection of multiple field sensors to operating instrumentation or PLC input cards with one run versus having to install multiple extension wires. These wires are available in 20AWG or 16AWG sizes with 2, 4 or 8 conductors/twisted pairs, in shielded or unshielded versions, and have alphanumeric printing on the conductors that makes it easy to identify the pairs for installation and troubleshooting. These wires are UL PLTC rated, and are approved for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations and can be ordered cut to length in 1-foot increments with a 20ft minimum.
Thermocouple extension wire starts at $0.23 per foot and is made in the USA.

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New additions to our lineup of Hammond enclosures include more wall-mount sizes; miniature cases in more size and color choices; sanitary pushbutton enclosures; NEMA 1 rated wire troughs; and rack/desktop-mount / instrument and enclosures. New accessories such as drip shield kits, extender rings and pulls and handles have also been added.

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The new LS Electric servos systems provide the most requested features - setup wizards, auto tuning, built-in indexer and more - in an extremely cost-effective package. The L7S family of brushless servo systems is fully digital and offers a rich set of features to cover a broad range of motion control applications. There are 5 standard servo motors from 100W to 1kW that can be operated in combination with one of two standard servo drives. The L7C drives accept single-phase 200-230VAC, and are controlled via analog speed or torque signal, high-speed pulse train, or internal indexing. These systems are fully compatible with most Automation Direct PLCs or any other host controller.
The L7C family includes standard accessories such as pre-made servo motor encoder cables and servo motor power/brake cables. DIN-rail mount I/O break-out kits allow for easy connection of external command and I/O signals; optional external braking resistors, and optional AC input filters are also available. The L7C servo system selector tool is available here; it provides selection assistance for your application requirements and assures that all the required and optional accessories are included your first order.

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New RHINO open frame and panel mount power supplies, with integrated UPS, have been added to the RHINO SELECT series. The integrated UPS provides seamless battery switchover to keep critical operations running when there is an unexpected loss of power. These industrial power supplies support a wide temperature range and can provide TTL status outputs to external monitoring systems. Their rugged aluminum housing allows for three mounting orientations. These power supplies come with a 3-year warranty, are UL 60950-1 and UL 62368-1 recognized, and are CE marked and RoHS compliant.
Also added is the PSB24-240-1 to the RHINO Din Rail mount series. This power supply ensures reliable startups through the use of its "Power Boost Technology," short-term power used to support high inrush current. It comes with a 3-year warranty, and is UL 508 listed, UL 60950 recognized, CSA certified, CE marked and RoHS compliant.

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The new CLICK PLUS 2-slot CPU offers an additional built-in option module slot for even more PLC I/O customization. The CLICK PLUS option module slots allow for easily changeable I/O configurations to match the job at hand in lieu of the fixed I/O offered in the original CLICK series PLCs. The 2-slot CPU can also be expanded with up to 8 additional stackable I/O modules for up to 156 discrete I/O or 60 analog I/O points total.
For applications that rely heavily on serial communication, the new CLICK PLUS DCM option module adds two RS-232/RS-485 serial ports to any single-slot CLICK PLUS CPU and up to four additional serial ports to the 2-slot CPU version. This new module supports both Modbus RTU and ASCII communication and is priced at $105.00.

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AutomationDirect has added Norgren Excelon Plus air prep components to its existing lineup of pneumatic air prep products. Norgren, a well-known name brand for pneumatic components, is now available from your trusted source for automation products.
Now available are Norgren Excelon Plus 82 Series air prep products with 1/4" and 3/8" female NPT port sizes, and the Excelon Plus 84 Series components with 3/8", 1/2" and 3/4" female NPT port sizes. Included in this release are air filters (particulate, coalescing oil removal and vapor removal), air regulators, air filter regulators, air micro-fog lubricators, manual shut-off relief valves, soft start/dump valves, solenoid-activated control valves and pre-assembled combination filter-regulator-lubricator units . A range of mounting accessories, port adapters and replacement filter elements are also available. These Norgren air prep components are all stock items so they can be shipped quickly, and have a 2-year warranty.

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