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The Do-more H2 Series PLC is selected by Automation professionals from Control Engineering’s subscriber lists as the 2013 Engineers' Choice Award winner for:
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2013 Engineers' Choice Awards: Spotlight on Innovation - Control Engineering
 
Read this article online 2012 First Team Leadership in Automation Award
Automation World, January 2013
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Discrete Sensing, Pressure Sensors & Transmitters, Temperature Sensors and Transmitters, Programmable Automation Controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers.
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Control Design, September 2012
2012 Service Awards in: PLCs, Operator Interface Terminal, Programable Automation Controller, PLC Programming Software, Stack Tower Light, Terminal Block
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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
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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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AutomationDirect introduces new line of low-cost terminal blocks May 15, 2013:
AutomationDirect introduces new line of low-cost terminal blocks
AutomationDirect's product offering now includes the Konnect-It™ line of terminal blocks and accessories. Konnect-It single-level terminal blocks handle currents up to 175A, accept a ...

AutomationDirect introduces industrial-grade LED message displays May 1, 2013:
AutomationDirect introduces industrial-grade LED message displays
AutomationDirect introduces the ViewMarq™ line of industrial-grade LED message displays, utilizing the latest LED and communications technologies to help communicate important information ...

AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line May 1, 2013:
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect's ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional 18mm and 30mm round plastic DC models available with discrete or analog outputs. The sensors are equipped with LED status ...

AutomationDirect adds flexible multi-conductor control cable April 17, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds flexible multi-conductor control cable
AutomationDirect now offers flexible multi-conductor control cable available in sizes ranging from 18 to 10 gauge, with three to 41 unshielded conductors (including green/yellow ground). Individual ...

AutomationDirect adds more high-resolution encoders April 17, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds more high-resolution encoders
AutomationDirect has extended its series of Koyo medium duty encoders to include high PPR (Pulses Per Revolution) models. Available in Totem Pole (Push-Pull) or line driver (differential) configurations ...

AutomationDirect expands interlock safety switch offering April 4, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands interlock safety switch offering
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of safety products with additional tongue interlock and cable-pull safety switches. Tongue operated safety interlock switches are designed to fit to ...

AutomationDirect expands hand tool offering March 20, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands hand tool offering
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of Wera hand tools to include ratchets and sockets, as well as combination wrenches, nut drivers, chisel drivers and additional screwdrivers. Seven-piece ...

AutomationDirect adds new High-Speed Counter and Ethernet Modules February 20, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds new High-Speed Counter and Ethernet Modules
Designed for all DirectLOGIC DL05 or DL06 PLCs, the H0-CTRIO2 module offers great flexibility for applications requiring precise counting or timing, based on an input event or high-speed control ...

AutomationDirect adds precision servo gearboxes February 6, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds precision servo gearboxes
AutomationDirect’s new SureGear PGA series of high-precision servo gear reducers is an excellent choice for applications requiring accuracy and reliability. Offered in a concentric shaft design ...

AutomationDirect expands Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switch offering February 6, 2013:
AutomationDirect expands Pneumatic Cylinder Position Switch offering
The NITRA® line of pneumatics products now includes nine styles of position switches for pneumatic cylinders, including round, dovetail, t-slot, square, and D-shaped; additional dovetail accessories ...

AutomationDirect adds cost-effective encoders for small applications January 23, 2013:
AutomationDirect adds cost-effective encoders for small applications
AutomationDirect has added a series of Koyo miniature encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products, providing a cost-effective solution for size-limited applications. ...

AutomationDirect adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep line December 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Low-Cost Microstepping Drive and Accessories to SureStep line
AutomationDirect's SureStep line of motion control products now includes a low cost of entry digital stepper drive in a compact package. The standard stepper drive operates with high-speed ...

More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect December 19, 2012:
More Multi-Wire Connectors from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has expanded its ZIPport™product line of multi-wire connectors and accessories. The heavy duty connectors are designed to maintain reliable electrical connections while ...

AutomationDirect expands sensor cables offering December 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect expands sensor cables offering
AutomationDirect has expanded its sensor cable offering to include additional M12 cables, receptacles, field-wireable connectors, and bulkhead receptacles. Four-pole M12 cables are now available in ...

AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect Introduces Hazardous Location Controls
AutomationDirect's product offering now includes KILLARK hazardous location controls which are ideal for installations at petroleum refineries, chemical and petrochemical plants and other ...

Basic CPU and Remote modules added to Productivity3000  lines December 5, 2012:
Basic CPU and Remote modules added to Productivity3000 line
AutomationDirect’s Productivity3000 line of programmable controllers now includes basic CPU and remote slave modules. The P3-530 CPU's five integrated communications ports include Ethernet ...

AutomationDirect adds Temperature Transmitters to ProSense lines December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Temperature Transmitters to ProSense line
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line now includes head-mounted and DIN rail-mounted temperature transmitters in non-programmable and programmable models. Non programmable models ...

AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders December 5, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds All Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect's NITRA® pneumatic product line now includes F-Series all stainless steel air cylinders ideal for wash down applications. These non-repairable round body pneumatic ...

AutomationDirect Adds KNIPEX Pliers to Tool Offering November 14, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds KNIPEX Pliers to Tool Offering
AutomationDirect’s product offering now includes a variety of KNIPEX pliers. Available in slip-resistant plastic coated, comfort grip, and insulated comfort grip handle styles, the pliers are made of ...

AutomationDirect adds to capacitive proximity sensor lineup November 14, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds to capacitive proximity sensor lineup
AutomationDirect’s line of capacitive proximity sensors now includes 12mm metal round bodied DC models with shielded and unshielded mounting options, PNP, normally-open outputs, ...

AutomationDirect adds light and medium-duty encoders with inch-size shafts October 31, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds light and medium-duty encoders with inch-size shafts
AutomationDirect has added Koyo inch-size light and medium-duty encoders to its line of positioning and motion control products. These stainless steel solid-shaft encoders provide ...

AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches October 31, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds Non-Contact Safety Switches
AutomationDirect's safety product offering now includes IDEM safety switches in non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic styles. These non-contact magnetic safety switches ...

AutomationDirect adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters October 17, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters
AutomationDirect has added the Flowline® EchoPod® and EchoSonic® II lines of ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters to their product offerings. Constructed with PVDF transducers and ...

AutomationDirect extends line of RUKO cutting tools 
October 17, 2012:
AutomationDirect extends line of RUKO cutting tools
AutomationDirect has added T-shank jig saw blades, deburring tools, and more to its line of RUKO cutting tools. Available in high speed steel and bi-metal high speed steel, RUKO T-shank ...

SureStep stepper motor line adds dual-shaft motors October 3, 2012:
SureStep stepper motor line adds dual-shaft motors
AutomationDirect has expanded the line of SureStep motion control products. Stepping motors in standard NEMA sizes (17, 23, & 34) now include dual-shaft, bi-polar models with ...

AutomationDirect adds Room Temperature Sensors and Type T Thermocouples to ProSense line September 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Room Temperature Sensors and Type T Thermocouples to ProSense line
AutomationDirect’s ProSense line of temperature sensors now includes room temperature sensors, Type T thermocouple probes, higher-range probes, Type T thermocouple wire and RTD ...

AutomationDirect Adds Dual Rod Guided Pneumatic Air Cylinders September 19, 2012:
AutomationDirect Adds Dual Rod Guided Pneumatic Air Cylinders
AutomationDirect's NITRA™ pneumatic product line now includes E-Series dual rod guided air cylinders ideal for applications that require precise alignment or have large side loads. ...

Do-more H2 Series PLCs September 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect launches new Do-more PLC and Counter Module
AutomationDirect has released the latest addition to its PLC offerings, the Do-more H2 Series PLC. This new PLC line offers features and performance of high-end PLCs for an economical price. ...

AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line August 22, 2012:
AutomationDirect Expands Ultrasonic Sensor Line
AutomationDirect’s ultrasonic sensor offering now includes additional18mm round plastic DC models. The UK1 series are IP67 rated sensors with a 15 to 30VDC operating range and are fitted with ...

New Stainless Steel General Purpose Motors from AutomationDirect August 22, 2012:
New Stainless Steel General Purpose Motors from AutomationDirect®
AutomationDirect's IronHorse™ general purpose AC motor line now includes stainless steel three-phase motors available in horsepower ranges from 0.33 to 2 hp. Motors are available in speeds of ...

Safety Speed Monitor Relays now available from AutomationDirect July 25, 2012:
Safety Speed Monitor Relays now available from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Dold safety speed relay modules to its line of safety products. The BH5932 speed monitor relay module is designed to monitor two sensor inputs that are ...

Solve Noisy Signal Issues with High-Speed Optical Isolators July 25, 2012:
Solve Noisy Signal Issues with High-Speed Optical Isolators
AutomationDirect now offers high-speed optical isolators providing the versatility to solve various interface problems between an incremental encoder signal and a PLC, servo drive, or other ...

Industrial-Use Data Cables from AutomationDirect July 25, 2012:
Industrial-Use Data Cables from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect now offers high-quality, low-capacitance data cables designed with impedances specific for RS-232/422 and RS-485 communication applications in industrial environments. ...

AutomationDirect adds Industrial Safety Gloves to Safety Products Offering June 27, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds Industrial Safety Gloves to Safety Products Offering
AutomationDirect's lineup of wearable safety gear now includes safety gloves and sleeves. Styles available offer high levels of cut, puncture and impact resistance and are available in sizes ...

AutomationDirect adds WERMA audible and visual signal devices June 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds WERMA audible and visual signal devices
AutomationDirect now offers WERMA audible buzzers and optical beacon lights for use on control panels and enclosures. WERMA 22.5mm panel-mount electrical buzzers are available in 14 models ...

AutomationDirect adds aluminum DIN rail June 6, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds aluminum DIN rail
AutomationDirect now offers 35mm aluminum DIN rail in two styles. These products, in one-meter lengths, feature a non-anodized finish and are treated with galvanic zinc plating and ...

AutomationDirect adds wiring cord grips to wire management products offering May 23, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds wiring cord grips to wire management products offering
AutomationDirect has extended its line of Bryant wiring devices to include wire and cable grips, strain reliefs, support grips, and pull grips. Bryant cord strain relief grips are used to connect cable ...

AutomationDirect adds to stainless steel proximity sensor lineup May 23, 2012:
AutomationDirect adds to stainless steel proximity sensor lineup
AutomationDirect's line of round bodied stainless steel inductive proximity sensors now include 3-wire NPN output versions in 8, 12, 18 and 30mm models; also new are unshielded 3-wire ...

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 ...

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