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Moxa | Ethernet Switches for Industrial Automation

9/8/2021

If you’ve been tasked with implementing new technologies on your plant floor to align with company initiatives, you'll have to determine which networking solutions are best for your application. With Moxa’s offering of Ethernet Switches, you’ll be able to find the right solution for your network.

Unmanaged Switches

Best suited for easy deployment when networking resources are limited.

Smart Switches

Combines the ease of unmanaged switch deployment with some of the features of a managed switch.

Managed Switches

Packed with features to ensure cybersecurity, enable network visualization, and maintain high data speeds.

AutomationDirect | IDEM Hazardous Area Safety Devices

9/8/2021

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IDEM hazardous area safety devices provide similar functionality to their general-purpose counterparts but offer explosion-proof switching for use in hazardous locations. All of these devices are manufactured with ATEX Exd IIC T6 certified explosion-proof contact blocks which are encapsulated to contain explosions and prevent ignition of hazardous materials. New IDEM explosion-proof safety devices include tongue interlock safety switches, safety limit switches and safety cable-pull switches. These devices are an excellent choice for use in the oil, chemical, pharmaceutical and other hazardous industries. AutomationDirect has also extended its existing line of general-purpose safety cable-pull switches. This new line extension allows for emergency cable lengths of up to 250 meters. IDEM safety devices have a 1-year warranty.

AutomationDirect | ProSense Temperature Probes and Sensors

9/1/2021

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AutomationDirect announces the addition of new temperature probes, sensors and thermowells to our existing portfolio of ProSense sensors. We have added 4 different types of probe designs and 3 sensor designs to meet the needs of unique applications. These new probes include heat trace probes; flange mount probes; cuttable probes; and melt bolt probes. The new temperature sensor designs being offered include; threaded bolt style; spade sensors; and magnet mount sensors. All of these probes and sensors are offered in type J thermocouple sensing elements. Type K thermocouple elements and PT100 RTD with class A accuracy are also offered with select series. A new line of thermowells have been added that are used specifically for sanitary Clean-in-Place applications and probes that have a tri-clamp process connection. These new ProSense temperature sensing products are proudly made in the USA and have an eighteen-month warranty.

ProSense® Temperature Sensors Catalog Section TE

Upcoming IDEC PLC & HMI training classes for 2021

8/26/2021

Moxa | Securing bandwidth-hungry industrial applications is important. Bolster your network defenses with high security, performance, and versatility.

8/26/2021

Features and Benefits

All-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/router/switch with 10 GbE ports
Secure remote access tunnel with VPN
Stateful firewall protects critical assets
Inspect industrial protocols with PacketGuard technology
Easy network setup with Network Address Translation (NAT)
RSTP/Turbo Ring redundant protocol enhances network redundancy
Security features based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP
Supports secure boot for checking system integrity
Check firewall settings with the intelligent SettingCheck feature
-40 to 75°C operating temperature range (-T model)

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AutomationDirect | STAHL Hazardous Location Alarm Buzzers

8/25/2021

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New hazardous location alarm buzzers have been added to the lineup of control and indicating devices. The STAHL YA11 series signal alarms sound an audible warning, alert, or information in the event of equipment malfunctions, safety issues, or when systems are starting up. These alarms provide an omni-directional audible signal, are intended for use in hazardous areas or the harshest environments, and have hazardous area certifications for international use. Available in alternating two-tone, alternating fast tone and continuous tone models, with a maximum volume of 100dB at 1 meter and an aluminum/ABS plastic housing, these buzzers are NEMA 4X, IP66 rated, prewired for easy installation, and can be panel or surface mounted.

STAHL Hazardous Location Alarms

AutomationDirect | Gefran Magnetostrictive Linear Position Transducers

8/25/2021

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GEFRAN magnetostrictive linear position transducers work just like other linear position sensors, by translating a linear position to an electrical signal. However, they are contactless which provides a longer life because there is no mechanical wear; since they use magnetostrictive technology ,they are also immune to electromagnetic interferences. Transducers are available in stroke lengths from 50 to 500mm, and with an analog output signal of either 0-10VDC or 4-20mA for single output models. Double output models provide either a 0-10VDC and reverse 10-0VDC signal, or a 4-20mA with a 20-4mA reverse signal. The electrical connection is made via a standard DIN connector or M12 connection and all units are IP67 rated. Cursors are sold separately. Gefran magnetostrictive linear position transducers from AutomationDirect have a 3-year warranty.

AutomationDirect | Contrinex M18 Short-Body Photoelectric Sensors and Sensor Tester

8/18/2021

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A new series of Contrinex M18 photoelectric sensors and a sensor tester expand our selection of discrete sensors. The Contrinex M18 sensors have a short body for easy installation in even the tightest locations. These sensors are available in diffuse with adjustable background suppression, diffuse, retroreflective and through-beam models, and with NPN and PNP logic. The outputs are complementary, allowing them to be used as a light-on or dark-on sensor. Connection options include a 2 meter, 4-wire PVC cable or a 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect. An AutomationDirect sensor tester can test any DC-powered sensor of any brand for proper functionality. This tool can save time before installation or while troubleshooting. The new Contrinex photoelectric sensors and the sensor tester have a two-year warranty. Sensors testers can be found under all discrete sensor categories' Accessories page.

AutomationDirect | WON Linear Bearings and Rails

8/18/2021

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WON linear bearing guides and rails generate lower friction than comparable sliding bearings. With less friction to overcome, less power is required to move a load, higher speeds can be achieved and greater efficiency is reached. WON linear bearing guides and rails are available in various sizes to meet the needs of any specialized motion project. The H series offers four rows of continuously circulating ball bearings and comes in a flanged or rectangular form factor; the compact M and MB series offer two rows and come in either a rectangular or long rectangular form factor. Rail in lengths up to 1000mm match the series of guides that are selected. All guide/rail systems provide 4-direction equal load sharing in any direction for lower friction and smooth motion. WON linear bearing guides and rails have a 1-year warranty.

AutomationDirect | PS-AMC Motion Controller

8/16/2021

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PS-AMC motion controllers are designed to work seamlessly with select Productivity PLCs to provide accurate, coordinated, plug-and-play motion control. These controllers are capable of up to 4 coordinated axes of motion per controller (PS-AMC4) with differential encoder feedback for each axis and a maximum switching frequency of 1MHz. Up to 24 general purpose high-speed inputs and 12 general purpose high-speed outputs are also included. Available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 axes models, AMC controllers are auto-discovered in the Productivity Suite programming software which has numerous built-in motion instructions allowing for easy configuration of standard motion profiles including flying cut offs and rotary tables.

PS-AMC4 Product Insert

Moxa | Fanless PCs with Ignition Edge Onboard™

8/16/2021

Save time and money when using Ignition with edge devices like PLCs, flow computers, meters, and RTUs. Fanless PCs with Ignition Edge Onboard™ are a fast, easy, and scalable way to connect these edge devices and make them accessible to your Ignition Gateway server, or to use that data in an Ignition-powered HMI. These rugged little PCs are easy to deploy and come with Ignition Edge™ already installed and licensed. Even better - you’ll save on the retail cost of Ignition Edge™.

Now more than ever, industrial users want to take advantage of modern and powerful software for their remote operations and assets. The challenge has been finding practical, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy solutions which can support a wide range of PLCs, RTUs, meters, flow computers, and other devices at the industrial edge for remote monitoring and data acquisition applications.

Moxa + Ignition™

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to get data from remote equipment is to use an industrial fanless PC with Ignition™. Moxa’s rugged and proven fanless PCs are already heavily used for edge computing applications and unmanned operation in thousands of outdoor and industrial sites. With Ignition Edge Onboard™ these units are a powerful platform for PLC data collection within a modern MQTT or Ignition™ architecture. Together, you have a highly flexible solution to collect and share data from remote devices in any location, regardless of manufacturer or vendor.

Featured Models

V2201 Series Intel® Atom® E3800 DIN-rail computer with 2 mini PCIe expansion slots for wireless

V2201 Series
Intel® Atom® E3800 DIN-rail computer with 2 mini PCIe expansion slots for wireless

MC-1100 Series
Intel® Atom® E3800 DIN-rail computer with hazardous environment and DNV GL certifications

MC-1200 Series
Ultra-compact rugged edge computers with Intel® Core™ i7 processor, designed for IIoT, AI, and machine learning applications

AutomationDirect | P1-RX Remote I/O Module

8/11/2021

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The Productivity1000 remote I/O module provides a low-cost remote I/O solution for both the P1-550 and P2-550 controllers. Up to 4 P1-RX remote modules can be used with the P1-550 and up to 8 can be used with the P2-550. That adds an additional 512 I/O points to the P1000 system, which did not offer remote expansion before, and an additional 1024 for the P2000 at a much lower cost than the existing P2-RS expansion module. All P1-RX modules and connected I/O are auto-discovered in the Productivity Suite programming software with pre-assigned tags for each I/O point that can be used right away in the ladder code or modified as needed.

Advantech | EKI-1511 Entry-level serial-to-Ethernet device server

8/9/2021

The EKI-1511 series are industrial grade, entry-level serial-to-Ethernet device servers that support widely adopted RS-232/422/485 serial modes for serial-to-Ethernet protocol conversion. Their compact size and affordability are suitable for limited space applications, and projects requiring partial serial device digitalization.

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AutomationDirect | IronHorse ACN Series NEMA 4X AC Drives

7/28/2021

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New Ironhorse NEMA 4X AC drives expand our offering of precise motor control in industrial environments. The ACN series can control 230VAC 3-phase motors up to 20 hp when powered with 230VAC 3-phase, and up to 10 hp when powered with 230VAC single-phase. The 460VAC models support motor sizes up to 30 hp when powered with 460VAC 3-phase, and up to 15 hp when powered by 460VAC single-phase. These drives include ample built-in I/O and support Modbus RTU. Additional I/O is supported with option cards; Ethernet communications allows the drive to be controlled and monitored over Modbus TCP or EtherNet/IP. VFD Suite is a free, user-friendly software package that configures these drives, programs the sequence controller and includes other advanced features, such as trending. These new drives have an 18-month warranty.

AutomationDirect | Quabbin Data Cables

7/28/2021

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New Quabbin data cables are designed with impedances specifically for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. These high-quality, low-capacitance data cables have tinned copper conductors with twisted pairs that help reduce electrical noise sensitivity and are available in one-, two-, three-, or four-pair color-coded versions. The polyethylene conductor insulation provides a very high insulation resistance with a low, stable dielectric constant that results in lower capacitance and excellent propagation velocity for superior signal transmission. Order Quabbin data cables cut to your specified lengths in 1-foot increments with a 25-ft. minimum, starting at $0.22 per foot.

AutomationDirect | igus Continuous Flexing Control and Signal Cable

7/28/2021

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The new igus Chainflex CF211 and CF11 series control and signal cables are specifically designed, tested, and manufactured to reliably serve continuous flexing, high mechanical load application requirements. These cables are available in sizes ranging from 26 AWG to 20 AWG, with up to four twisted pairs with overall shield, and provide a guaranteed service life between 5 million and 10 million cycles when operated within specified conditions. It is an excellent choice for connecting low-voltage signals such as encoders, position sensors and analog signals. Order igus CF series cable cut to your specified lengths in 1-foot increments with a 20-ft. minimum, starting at $0.70 per foot.

Continuous Flexing Control and Signal Cable

Ewon | Talk2M Secure cloud for industrial Remote Solutions

7/28/2021

A powerful and scalable infrastructure

Since 2006, the unique Talk2M service meets the expectations of Machine Builders, System Integrators and OEMs who want to access their machines remotely in a easy and secure way. Over the years, Talk2M has become more than a cloud for remote access to machines - it has developed into a fundamental link in the Industrial IoT value chain. Software teams also take advantage of the Talk2M platform to securely retrieve data from the field, developing applications which add value to the data. With well-defined operational services to manage accounts and devices, Talk2M is the best choice for your remote solution.

High availability for maximum business continuity

Two options are proposed:

Talk2M Free+, featuring several hosting partners.
Talk2M Pro, hosting at RackspaceTM and other high-end hosting partners.
Mission critical hosting partner and service.
SLA (service level agreement).

Proximity ensures low latency

Optimized server locations for minimized latency.
Worldwide hosting sites in e.g. Europe, North America, Japan, China, Australia, India, South Africa, Brazil , Singapore.

Proximity ensures low latency

3 different hosting providers geographically distributed to maximize resilience.
Separated access servers and VPN servers for an optimized roll out mechanism.

First rate monitoring

Supervised 24/7/365 by on-duty engineers.
Based on KPI’s (key performance indicators) gathered from all servers.
Proven and effective monitoring software.

Ewon | On premises Data Monitoring

7/27/2021

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Moxa | Smart Switch Application Note

7/27/2021

Moxa’s SDS-3000 Series industrial smart switches simplify daily tasks for industrial automation (IA) engineers with easy configuration and installation, interoperable communication, and ultimately, help reduce downtime. Download the application note, which includes six case studies, to find out more about how the smart switch’s excellent design and key features assist users in smart manufacturing environments.

AutomationDirect | CCEA Industrial LED Lighting

7/21/2021

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CCEA industrial LED lights provide bright lighting for work areas in commercial and industrial environments, with easy installation and a long service life. These 24 VDC series light bars are available with side-mount or recessed mounting options, with an IP67 rating for industrial and commercial applications. The Compact Alpha (CA) series is ideal for any work area where space is very limited. The Track Alpha (TA) series is designed for universal use, is resistant to machining debris and vibrations, and provides suitable protection from liquids and oils. The Herionova series includes two types; a recessed style used for large CNC applications or wet industrial environments requiring very bright illumination, and a side-mount style used for industrial applications, automation processes, and CNC applications. The new CCEA industrial LED lights start at $109.00.

HN Series LED Light Bars

AutomationDirect | Larger Stepper Motors Now Available

7/14/2021

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SureStep® motors are now available in NEMA 42 frame sizes. Six new motor sizes are available with single or dual shafts. These twelve models extend the torque range of the SureStep line up to 4532 oz-in. The mating extension cables are available in 6, 10 and 20-foot lengths and an encoder adapter plate option allows the attachment of CUI Devices AMT132/AMT332 encoders and US Digital E6 encoders. Our Stepper System Selector has been updated to include these new NEMA 42 models, and will guide you through the selection of a stepper motor and all the compatible system components.

SureStep Stepper Motors Overview

AutomationDirect | Vacuum Products by Schmalz

7/14/2021

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AutomationDirect proudly announces the arrival of vacuum products by Schmalz, widely used in pick and place applications. Vacuum products are an efficient means of moving products large, small and of varying sizes. This lineup includes suction cups in flat style up to 60mm in diameter in Elastodur; bellowed style cups to 78mm in Elastodur, silicone or nitrile rubber; vacuum ejectors that support a suction rate of up to 860 I/min. Also available are replacement cups and mounting accessories, including vacuum spring plungers for use with suction cups that will be lifting objects of various heights and vacuum couplers. These new Schmalz vacuum products have a 1-year warranty.

Moxa | EDR-G9010 Series

7/12/2021

8 GbE copper + 2 GbE SFP multiport industrial secure router

Features and Benefits

All-in-one firewall/NAT/VPN/router/switch with 10 GbE ports
Secure remote access tunnel with VPN
Stateful firewall protects critical assets
Inspect industrial protocols with PacketGuard technology
Easy network setup with Network Address Translation (NAT)
RSTP/Turbo Ring redundant protocol enhances network redundancy
Security features based on IEC 62443/NERC CIP
Supports secure boot for checking system integrity
Check firewall settings with the intelligent SettingCheck feature
-40 to 75°C operating temperature range (-T model)

Download the Datasheet

Advantech | Edge Intelligence Platforms Empower AIoT Innovation and Business Growth

7/1/2021

Advantech leverages its industry experience and develops Edge+ solutions with AI, edge intelligence, and wireless connectivity technologies. Domain-focused applications co-created with ecosystem partners to simplify application development and shorten time to business.

AutomationDirect | ProSense Differential Pressure Transmitters

6/30/2021

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The new ProSense DPTW series differential pressure transmitters are precision engineered for accurate differential or gauge pressure measurement of a wide variety of liquids, gases, and steam applied to both pressure sensing ports. This series is up to 8 times smaller than a conventional style DP transmitter and is ideal for industrial, commercial, and OEM process measurement applications including differential, positive, or negative pressures; hydrostatic liquid level in pressurized or open tanks; and flow measurement using primary differential pressure flow elements such as an annular pitot tube, orifice plate or venturi tube. Seven models are available with various measuring ranges of up to 400 inches of water column; all offer 4-20 mA outputs, 12-32 VDC operating voltage and ¼-inch female NPT process connection.