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Read this article online 2011 First Team Leadership in Automation Award
Automation World, January 2012
As voted on by automation end-users, AutomationDirect was awarded 2011 First Team in:
PLCs, Programmable Automation Controllers, pressure sensors/transmitters, and temperature sensors/transmitters.
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Read this article online 2011 Control Design magazine Readers' Choice Awards
Control Design, September 2011
2011 Service Awards: FIVE AWARDS
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Read this article online 2010 Control Design magazine Readers' Choice Awards
Control Design, September 2010
AutomationDirect was honored for best service of any supplier in Operator Interface Terminals, PLC Programming Software and PLCs.
"You awarded the highest service praise this year - at 4.4 - to AutomationDirect in the Operator Terminal category and to ... "
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Productivity 3000 Programmable Automation Controller
Electrical Construction and Maintenance (EC&M), January 2010
Each year, EC&M Magazine conducts their Product of the Year competition, covering a vast array of product categories. The Automation & Controls Category winner for 2010 is AutomationDirect's Productivity 3000 Programmable Automation Controller.
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Read this article online 2009 Control Design magazine Readers' Choice Awards
Control Design, September 2009
AutomationDirect was honored for best service of any supplier in four catagories: PLC, Operator Interface Terminals, PLC Programming Software and Relays.
"AutomationDirect received 4.0 or better ratings in 11 categories."
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AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog and Lowers Free Shipping Threshold May 16, 2012:
AutomationDirect Releases 2012 Catalog and Lowers Free Shipping Threshold
AutomationDirect’s volume 14 catalog offers over 12,000 industrial automation products for a wide range of applications. The latest two-volume edition features product descriptions, technical data, and photos for PLCs, ...

AutomationDirect adds industrial grade duplex receptacles and watertight wiring devices and accessories May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds industrial grade duplex receptacles and watertight wiring devices and accessories
AutomationDirect’s line of Bryant wiring devices now includes extra-heavy-duty industrial grade duplex receptacles and watertight wiring devices. Bryant industrial grade duplex straight blade ...

AutomationDirect adds Air Pilot and Manual Control Valves to product line May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Air Pilot and Manual Control Valves to product line
The NITRA® line of pneumatic products has been extended to include air pilot valves, foot pedal valves, and manual control valves. The AVS-5 series now includes single and double-pilot ...

AutomationDirect adds Stainless Steel and Air Differential Pressure Transmitters May 9, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Stainless Steel and Air Differential Pressure Transmitters
The ProSense SPT25 pressure transmitter series is engineered to meet many industrial, commercial and OEM pressure measurement applications. Compatible with many different media sensing ...

High-Speed Counter Input and Pulse Output Modules added to Productivity3000 Line April 25, 2012:
High-Speed Counter Input and Pulse Output Modules added to Productivity3000 Line
AutomationDirect's Productivity3000 programmable automation controller line includes three new modules. The P3-HSO high-speed output module ($349) supports Pulse/Direction, Up/Down and ...

AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial Strength Enclosure Heater and Enclosure Lighting Options April 25, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces Industrial Strength Enclosure Heater and Enclosure Lighting Options
AutomationDirect now offers STEGO enclosure heaters, thermostats, hygrostats and hygrotherms to protect against condensation while providing the greatest possible air circulation. ...

AutomationDirect Introduces New Line of Multi-Function Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometers April 11, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces New Line of Multi-Function Digital Timer/Counter/Tachometers
The new CTT series multi-function devices are easily configured for operation as a digital counter, timer, combination timer/counter, or tachometer. The units offer selectable counting speeds up to ...

Field Wireable Connectors and T-couplers available April 11, 2012:
Field Wireable Connectors and T-couplers available
AutomationDirect now offers field-wireable M8 and M12 connectors and T-couplers (T-splitters). The connectors are ideal for making patch cables in custom lengths from existing cables or bulk wire ...

AutomationDirect Extends Line of Foot Switches March 28, 2012:
AutomationDirect Extends Line of Foot Switches
AutomationDirect has added metal guard foot switches to its line of product offerings. These switches, in single and double units, are designed with die-cast aluminum foot cover guards and heavy-duty ...

AutomationDirect adds Pneumatic Solenoid Valve Cables and Connectors March 28, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Pneumatic Solenoid Valve Cables and Connectors
AutomationDirect's pneumatics line now includes several high-quality connectors and cables designed for most popular pneumatic solenoid air valves and sensors. Three-wire connector cables are ...

AutomationDirect receives 2011 Leadership in Automation award in multiple categories February 29, 2012:
AutomationDirect receives 2011 Leadership in Automation award in multiple categories
Summit Media Group's Automation World magazine is pleased to announce the First Team category leaders in the 2011 Leadership in Automation Program. Automation World, the leading business ...

AutomationDirect adds Jefferson Electric Buck-Boost Transformers February 29, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Jefferson Electric Buck-Boost Transformers
AutomationDirect’s power product line now includes buck-boost transformers from Jefferson Electric. Buck-boost transformers are designed to maximize the performance and life of ...

AutomationDirect expands tubing and fittings offering in pneumatics line February 1, 2012:
AutomationDirect expands tubing and fittings offering in pneumatics line
AutomationDirect has added new models of tubing and fittings to its NITRA line of pneumatic components, as well as blow guns and aluminum manifolds. ...

AutomationDirect adds Werma Modular Stack Lights December 14, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds Werma Modular Stack Lights
AutomationDirect now offers Werma modular stack lights in 50mm and 70mm sizes, ideal for use in applications such as machine tools, packaging machines, conveyor systems, loading docks, retail center check outs and more. The modular system provides total choice and flexibility ...

Industrial Managed Ethernet switches now available December 14, 2011:
Industrial Managed Ethernet switches now available
AutomationDirect’s line of Stride™ Ethernet products now includes industrial-grade managed Ethernet switches, designed with redundant power inputs with surge and spike protection and auto-crossover. Built with aluminum housings, all models are designed for ...

AutomationDirect adds basic line of soft motor starters November 16, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds basic line of soft motor starters
The Stellar™ SR33 Series basic soft starters are designed for general purpose applications where traditional across-the-line starting or wye-delta starting would typically be appropriate. The SR33 semi-conductor soft starters, available in 22A to 482A sizes, are suitable to control ...

AutomationDirect adds Pressure Gauges and Thermometers to ProSense line October 26, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds Pressure Gauges and Thermometers to ProSense™ line
ProSense mechanical dial pressure gauges are available in a variety of configurations for use in most pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial and commercial applications. These high quality gauges use Bourdon tube sensing elements and do not require any external power sources ...

AutomationDirect expands relay line October 12, 2011:
AutomationDirect expands relay line
AutomationDirect is greatly expanding their offering of industrial relays to accommodate a wider range of applications. Additions to the electromechanical relays include power relay and hazardous location relay styles. The APR40 series power relays, available in SPDT, DPST, and DPDT models, ...

AutomationDirect adds safety glasses September 28, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds safety glasses
AutomationDirect now offers Crossfire safety glasses for use in the industrial workplace. Combining required eye protection and comfortable fit in a lightweight non-industrial look, Crossfire safety eyewear provides excellence in technology and construction; every style meets ...

 Digital Pressure Switch/Transmitters from AutomationDirect September 28, 2011:
Digital Pressure Switch/Transmitters from AutomationDirect
ProSense digital pressure switch/transmitters are designed for air, no-corrosive gas and non-flammable gas applications. Fitted with a two-meter cable, the precision digital devices feature a three-color LCD display and provide two digital outputs and one analog output. Equipped with a ...

 AutomationDirect Adds Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Air Cylinders September 14, 2011:
AutomationDirect Adds Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect's NITRA™ pneumatic product line now includes D-Series heavy-duty air cylinders ideal for applications where abusive conditions are a concern. NITRA D-series heavy-duty pneumatic air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands of NFPA cylinders. ...

 ZIPLink cable and module offering expanded August 17, 2011:
ZIPLink cable and module offering expanded
AutomationDirect’s expanded ZIPLink connection system eliminates the normally tedious process of wiring between devices by utilizing prewired cables and DIN rail mount connector modules. ZIPLink cables reduce the time to wire Productivity3000 PAC, DirectLOGIC and CLICK PLC I/O ...

AutomationDirect adds Class J High-Speed Drive fuses August 17, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds Class J High-Speed Drive fuses
AutomationDirect has added the Edison JHL series of Class J fuses to their line of circuit protection products. The JHL series 600 VAC/450 VDC fuses combine the performance of high-speed semiconductor fuses and the convenience of Class J branch-circuit fuses ...

Industrial Ethernet Unmanaged Switches Expand Fiber Options August 17, 2011:
Industrial Ethernet Unmanaged Switches Expand Fiber Options
AutomationDirect’s line of Stride™ Ethernet products includes industrial-grade unmanaged Ethernet switches and media converters. All models feature multiple 10/100BaseT RJ45 Ethernet ports, while several also include an ST type fiber optic connection. Recently added ...

Compact Limit Switches available from AutomationDirect July 27, 2011:
Compact Limit Switches available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has expanded its limit switch line to include the AEM2G series compact limit switches. The switches feature 35 mm wide die-cast housings and are equipped with one normally-open and one normally-closed contact; all units include a three-meter cable ...

AutomationDirect adds 24 VDC Temperature Controllers 
July 27, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds 24 VDC Temperature Controllers
AutomationDirect's 24 VDC powered SOLO process/temperature controllers are powerful process tools offering flexibility and simplicity. Available in four standard DIN sizes, these single-loop units are equipped with a dual four-digit, seven-segment display, and ...

New Premium Efficiency Motors from AutomationDirect July 13, 2011:
New Premium Efficiency Motors from AutomationDirect®
AutomationDirect's IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes cast iron three-phase premium efficiency motors available in horsepower ranges from 1 to 200 hp. Motors are available in speeds of 1200, 1800, and 3600 RPM and are electrically reversible. ...

AutomationDirect's hand tool offering expanded June 29, 2011:
AutomationDirect's hand tool offering expanded
AutomationDirect now offers Wera standard, insulated, and miniature screwdrivers in six-piece sets. Screwdriver handles are marked with a screw symbol and the tip size for easy identification. A laser treatment provides a microrough surface on the tip of the blade for less slipping. Also available are ...

AutomationDirect offers new series of cost-effective line reactors for AC drives June 29, 2011:
AutomationDirect offers new series of cost-effective line reactors for AC drives
AutomationDirect's LR series of input and output line reactors for AC drives are available in sizes from 0.25HP to 300HP and in single-phase (115-230 VAC) and three-phase (230, 460, 575 VAC) models. Designed with universal mounting feet with multiple mounting slots, LR series reactors ...

Modbus Gateway Communications Module June 8, 2011:
Modbus Gateway Communications Module
AutomationDirect's line of communication products now includes the MB-GATEWAY, a single port Modbus Gateway module which converts Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU. The gateway module features an automatic read function ...

ProSense™ Pressure and Temperature Transmitter lines expanded at AutomationDirect May 18, 2011:
ProSense™ Pressure and Temperature Transmitter lines expanded at AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has expanded the ProSense line of pressure sensors and temperature transmitters. IP68/IP69K-rated 5,000 psi pressure transmitters are available in zero to 10V and 4 to 20mA output models. Offering higher operating and burst pressures, the transmitters ...

Ethernet Drive Module and Serial Communications Module from AutomationDirect May 18, 2011:
Ethernet Drive Module and Serial Communications Module from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect’s new GS-EDRV100 Ethernet drive module provides a high-performance Ethernet link between a control system and any GS or DURApulse AC drive. The module processes signals to and from the drive, mounts on 35mm DIN rail, and connects the drive to an Ethernet hub or PC ...

AutomationDirect adds Basic Sensor Line May 18, 2011:
AutomationDirect adds Basic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect's offering of industrial sensors now includes two series of low-cost high-performance sensors. The FB series M18 plastic DC photoelectric sensors are 18mm sensors in diffuse, polarized reflective and through-beam models with sensing distances ...

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