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eWON | Cosy+ for Industrial Remote Access

5/4/2021

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IDEC | MicroSmart PLC Plus CPU

4/27/2021

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Our offices will be closed May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.

4/26/2021

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FedEx shipped orders placed before 10:00AM PST on Monday, May 31st, will ship same day (for accounts in good standing & based on product availability). Orders placed after the Friday cutoff time will ship on Tuesday, June 2nd. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday!

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Advantech | WISE-2410

4/23/2021

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LoRaWAN Wireless Vibration Sensor

LoRaWAN wireless connectivity
Built-in 3-axis accelerometer and temperature sensor
Computing total 8 vibration characteristic values on board
Compliant with ISO 10816
IP66 with battery-powered, no wiring installation needed
Easy setting with user friendly interfaces on WISE Studio
Support wide temperature -20 ~ 120 °C
RED Compliance

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AutomationDirect | Dark and Shiny Object Detection Photoelectric Sensors

4/22/2021

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AutomationDirect has added a line of Wenglor dark and shiny object detection photoelectric sensors that use blue light technology to enable them to detect objects that other photoelectric sensors can't or that get detected multiple times erroneously. They come in either a 50x20x50mm or 32x12x16mm body sizes with an M12 or M8 quick-disconnect. These sensors can detect dark and shiny objects up to 400mm away and are IO-Link V1.1 compatible. Also added are four new models to the Wenglor performance line as well as five laser sensors to the discrete distance detection group. These new Wenglor sensors have a 1-year warranty.

Dark and Shiny Object Sensors Overview

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AutomationDirect | New options for the StrideLinx Cloud Platform

4/22/2021

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StrideLinx 4GG LTE cellular router (SE-SL3011-4GG), priced at $685.00, is now certified for Verizon networks, offering even more connectivity options. The StrideLinx cloud platform has also been improved with easier navigation, user-defined page layouts, and more data display options to make remote access and monitoring even easier. Mobile App Branding / White Labeling has been added as an optional service and allows users to re-brand the mobile interface with their own corporate identity. Licenses are now purchased on our store and those with renewals start at just $15/month with options to renew monthly, yearly, or on a multiple year schedule for even more savings.

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Inverter Duty Motor System Selector Guide

4/20/2021

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Do you spend hours looking through spec sheets to find the right inverter duty motor combination?

Save time by using the selector guide below to choose your inverter duty motor system.

VFD
Fuse Kits
Fuses
Line Reactor
Dynamic Breaking Unit
Breaking Resistor
EMI Filters
Inverter Duty Motor

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Thermal Edge | How to Complete Thermal Management Calculations for Outdoor Electrical Enclosures

4/15/2021

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The pervasive use of electronics in control systems requires not only technical maintenance of functionality and software, but it raises the priority of temperature control inside electrical enclosures to the top of your to-do list.
You will need to develop a plan for cooling inside the enclosure to properly maintain the right operating temperature or you will increase the risk of system failures. Before you select a system to control temperature, calculate and understand the capacity your outdoor electrical enclosure requires. Read More

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AutomationDirect | Guided Wave Radar Level Sensors

4/14/2021

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ProSense GWR Series liquid level sensors provide low-cost liquid level measurement for industrial applications. These units provide continuous and point-level measurements and have a rugged IP68/IP69K rated 316 stainless steel housing that offers uncompromising protection and long life in harsh industrial environments. The GWR-1600-P probe is best suited for use with water or water-based media, and the GWR-1600-C coaxial tube and probe is optimized for use with oil or oil-based media or clean water or water-based media. The GWR-1600-C can also be used as a probe-only unit without the coaxial tube for water or water-based applications. Probe and coaxial tubes are available from 240mm to 1600mm lengths and can be cut to adapt to specific level applications.

Guided Wave Radar Level Sensors

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Moxa | Managing Your OT Networks Remotely Without Introducing Intruders

4/13/2021

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In February 2021, an unidentified intruder gained access to the network systems of a US water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Florida, and briefly altered the chemical levels in the drinking water. Fortunately, an employee noticed the intrusion attempt and blocked it immediately. This incident sparked many discussions on the topic of cybersecurity in operational technology (OT) environments within the media and the industrial sector. Read More

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AutomationDirect | Schmersal IEC Limit Switches

4/7/2021

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AutomationDirect has added Schmersal IEC limit switches to its lineup. These limit switches are available in a 30mm or 40mm body width and are offered in zinc alloy, aluminum or glass-fiber thermoplastic enclosures. The selection of actuator heads include; plunger, plunger with roller, one-way lever with roller, lever with roller, adjustable lever with roller and adjustable rod. The snap-action contacts are available in a variety of NO/NC configurations. All units have an M20 x 1.5 conduit fitting and include a ½-inch NPT adapter. These new Schmersal limit switches have a 1-year warranty.

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Advantech | APAX-5580

4/7/2021

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Intel® Core™ i7/i3/Celeron DIN-Rail IPC w/ 2 x GbE, 2 x mPCIe, VGA

4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i3/Celeron Processors up to 1.7 GHz with 4GB/8GB DDR3L Memory
2 x GbE, 4 x USB 2.0/3.0, 1 x RS-232 /422/485, 1 x VGA, Audio
Dual power input and UPS support
Compact with Fanless Design
Supports Fieldbus Protocol by iDoor Technology
3G/GPS/GPRS/Wi-Fi Communication by mPCIe
Chassis Grounding Protection
LAN Redundancy (Teaming)
Fault-Protected RS-485 Transceivers With Extended Common-Mode Range
One button system recovery
10 year lifetime RTC battery

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AutomationDirect | Schmersal Two-Hand Control Panels

4/7/2021

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AutomationDirect has added Schmersal two-hand control panels to its lineup of safety products. Two-hand control systems are used with a special control monitoring relay, such as the Dold BG5933-22-61-24, and require an operator to use both hands simultaneously when initiating a hazardous operation. This forces an operator to keep their hands on the two-hand control actuator and out of an unsafe spot when a system is performing a hazardous operation. Panels are available in aluminum or plastic and with or without pushbuttons. Replacement pushbuttons are also available. These new Schmersal two-hand control panels have a 1-year warranty.

Schmersal Two-Hand Controls Overview

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Discrete and Analog Sensors

4/6/2021

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Discrete ON/OFF Sensor

Pushbuttons & Selector Switches
Fuji 22mm & 30mm
GCX 22mm & 30mm
Eaton 22mm & 30mm
Schmersal IP69K Harsh Duty
Captron Capacitive PB & SS
Killark Hazardous Control Stations

Discrete ON/OFF Sensor

Temperature Switches
Mechanical Adjustment Dials
Digital Temperature Switches

Analog +/- 100% Sensor

Temperature
Thermocouple - Type J,K, & T
RTDs - Pt100
T/C & RTD Transmitters
Extension wire, cables, & accessories

Proximity Sensors
Inductive
3,4,5,6.5,8,12,18,30mm & Rectangular
Regular or Harsh Duty
Magnetic
8,12,18mm & Rectangular
Capacitive
8,12,18,30mm & Rectangular
Ultrasonic
Diffuse Sensing Ranges in mm
300,400,600-900,1200-1600,2200-2500,3500,6000-8000,

Pressure Switches
Simple Setpoint-tripped signals

Pressure Transmitters
Vaccuum -14.5 to 0 psig
0 to 100in of water column
Prosense 0-15 0-30,0-100,0-200,0-500,0-1000
0-3000,0-5000 psig ranges
Ceramic Sensing Element, Stainless Steel
Differential Pressure Transmitters

Pressure Guages
Dial & Digital Pressure Guages
Air Diffentail Pressure Guages
Potable Water Pressure Regulators

Photoelectric
Fiber Optic
OPT, SSF, DFP/DFT up to 1800mm
Color
3 color, Fiberoptic up to 12 colors
Contrast
Wenglor - Print Mark Sensors
Fork
U-Frame and L-Frame "slot" sensors
Area/Light Screen
Multibeam arrays of photoelectric
Basic 320mm - Advanced 960mm
Laser - Distance Measuring
Wenglor - Distance or Backround Suppression
Round Diffuse, Polorized Retroreflective,
Through Beam

Level Switches
Float Level Switches - Buoyancy
Vibration Fork Liquid Level Switch - 316L SS
(air bubbles, foam, viscosity, temp, pH, or
turbulance applications in tanks, vessels, pipes)
Flowline Contact Sensors - vessel walls
Capacitive - good for solids or plastic pellets

Flow Switches
0.26 to 6.6 gpm - output PNP, NO
1.32 to 26.4 gpm - output PNP, NO

Level
Flowline Reflective Ultrasonic 4-20mA or (4) SPST
Flowline Ultrasonic 4-20ma, 0-10V, or (4) SPST
Submersable Level Sensors 4-20mA

Voltage
AcuAmp Volage Transducers
AC, DC, AC/DC input - 4-20mA output

Flow
Prosense Liquid Transmitters
0 to 6, 0 to 10, or 0-27 gpm - output 4-20mA
Magnetic Inductive
Thermal Flow Sensors
Vortex Flow Sensors
Water Mechanical Flow Sensors

Limit Switches
Eaton - NEMA Limit Switches
Plastic or Metal Compact Limit Switches
Pneumatic Limit Switches

Current Switches
Single Range AC Current Operated
Multi Range AC Current Operated
Multi Range AC with Time Delay
Multi Range DC Current Operated
AC Current Indicator

Amperage
AC Current Transducers
AC Current Transducers (True RMS)
AC Current Transducers (Adaptive True RMS)
AC Current Transducers (3-Phase)
AC Current Transducers (3-ph True RMS)
DC Current Transducers

Encoders - High Speed Pulse Input
Koyo - Rotary Encoders
Light Duty - Quadrature
Medium Duty - Quadrature
Heavy Duty - Quadrature
Absolute Encoders - Gray Code

Ground Fault
5,10,or 30ma Trip Point
SPST-NO, SPST-NC, SPDT energized,
SPDT normally deenergized
manual or automatic reset

Linear Potentiometers
Gefran LT Series - 2.32" to 16.22" stroke
Plastic Injection & Vertical Presses
LVIT - Linear Variable Inductive Transducers
used for dimension measurements
automotive mil/aero test stands, robotic arms,
packaging equipment,0-10Vdc or 4-20ma output

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AutomationDirect | ProSense inductive proximity sensors

3/31/2021

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AutomationDirect has added several ProSense inductive proximity sensors to our existing portfolio. In this newest release, we have added an 8mm triple-sensing inductive proximity sensor that is available in flush and non-flush mounting options, NO or NC outputs as well as NPN or PNP logic. This sensor can detect ferrous metals up to a distance of 6mm. We have also added additional extended sensing distance inductive proximity sensors. These extended sensing distance proximity sensors come with a metal face to provide more durable protection. As expected they have exceptional environmental ratings in IP65, IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69K. They are available in 8mm, 12mm, 18mm and 30mm sizes. All are available with a NO output. An M8 or M12 quick-disconnect connection is standard with all sensors that were added. All of these new ProSense proximity sensors have a lifetime warranty.

Inductive Proximity Sensors Overview

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Advantech | IP69K PC Solutions

3/26/2021

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IPPC-5211WS
21.5" Full HD TFT LED LCD Industrial Multi-Touch Panel PC with Stainless Steel Chassis and IP69K Rating

UNO-430-E1A
Waterproof Outdoor Data Gateway with All-Around IP69K/IP68 Rating

SPC-515
15" XGA TFT LED LCD Industrial Multi-Touch Panel PC with Stainless Steel Housing and IP69K Rating

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IDEC | Specification changes

3/25/2021

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PS6R Series

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PS5R-V Compact Series

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RV8 Interface

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Quantum Automation | Line Card

3/25/2021

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AutomationDirect | New Eaton 3P Series Molded Case Circuit Breakers Accessories

3/24/2021

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New accessories for Eaton 3P series molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) have been added. New products include universal rotary handles and Flex ShaftTM flexible handles, both available for each MCCB frame size and suitable for NEMA 1/4/4X and 12 enclosures. Also added are high performance Flex Shaft two-position flange handles that feature external front mounting and are available for NEMA 1/3R/4/4X and 12 enclosures and for G-, F-, K- and L-frame MCCB models. New six-wire connectors, multi-wire connectors, replacement lug kits, and DIN rail mounting clips are also available.
Another great addition to Eaton MCCB accessories is the NEMA 12 safety door hardware. These are Type C361 door interlocking safety handle kits designed for use with 3P series MCCBs and flexible handle when mounted in an SDN12, or equivalent, enclosure.

Complete MCCB Accessories Overview

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AutomationDirect | IDEM Stand-Alone Non-Contact Magnetic Coded Switches

3/24/2021

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New IDEM non-contact magnetic coded switches use force-guided contacts and have an internal monitoring system so that they are stand-alone, not requiring the use of a separate safety relay. The wide 14mm sensing range provides a high tolerance to misalignment. Models are available that support automatic reset or manual reset, as well as a selectable, auto/manual reset. External reset monitoring allows each switch to act as its own small safety system. These switches will maintain PLe (ISO13849-1) even when connected in series. The PSA series, in a plastic enclosure, is suitable for general industrial applications; the MSA series, encased in a 316 stainless steel enclosure, is IP69K rated for food and beverage applications or other harsh duty applications. Magnetic coding offers a degree of tamper resistance. The new IDEM stand-alone switches have a 1-year warranty.

IDEM Stand-alone Non-contact Magnetic Coded Safety Switches Overview

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AutomationDirect | Saginaw Enclosures

3/17/2021

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Saginaw has been serving the electrical industry since 1963 specializing in manufacturing top-quality electrical enclosures built to accurate dimensions. AutomationDirect is proud to add Saginaw's standard stock of enclosures, including freestanding, floor-mount, wall-mount, disconnect, modular, operator system, pushbutton, junction, and wire trough enclosures. Featured are Saginaw's Enviroline and Enviroline Junction series are stylish, versatile all-purpose enclosures available in a variety of materials and finishes that offer a flush-fitting door with a flange trough collar around the door opening to channel liquids away. The doors are secured by the exclusive SCE concealed hinge, which allows the doors to open 180 degrees and can be removed by simply pulling the hinge pin.
Saginaw enclosures start at $34.00 and are shipped immediately from any of Saginaw's five stocking warehouses.

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Quantum Automation Compares Three Manufacturers' Panel PCs

3/16/2021

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Thermal Edge Inc. | 3 Enclosure Design & Cooling Considerations when Designing Electronics for Outdoors

3/10/2021

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When you require enclosure cooling for your sensitive electronic equipment, dealing with the outdoor elements can complicate things slightly. Without the constant ambient environment present as in most indoor facilities or the shelter provided by the building to shield the enclosure from precipitation and other outdoor elements, the enclosure can be subjected to much more extreme conditions when placed outdoors. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning and designing your electrical enclosure cooling system to be located outdoors.

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AutomationDirect | Productivity1000 + C-more = Compact Process Control

3/9/2021

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Benefits of using the Productivity1000

Compact PLC with powerful features
Easy I/O expansion
Free Software

Benefits of C-more HMI Touch Panels

10 models including widescreen options
Easy configuration and installation
Free Software

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Advantech | IoT at the Edge Podcast

3/9/2021

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New episode of IoT at the Edge podcast is now live!
In the early days of the Industrial Internet of things, all the talk and focus was about the cloud and cloud platforms. But as the IIoT started to move from talk to action, that focus has shifted back down to the Edge. Tom Arthur, CEO and co-founder of Dianomic
joins today’s discussion to discuss why the Edge has become such a critical piece of the solution architecture, and how to solve the complexities of the Edge of the Industrial IoT.
Listen now: https://soundcloud.com/iotattheedge

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