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We supply and install industrial automation hardware components, software licenses, replacements and spare parts. We currently provide product sales and solutions for numerous established brands. The automation products are as follow:

 

 

BRX

Automation Direct BRX Do-more PLC: 

1) Designed and manufactured in USA.

2) Built-in Data Logging and storage.

3) FREE programming software with simulator.

4) Hot swappable comm ports.

5) Integrated motion on multiple levels.

6) Built-in high speed I/O.

7) Industry 4.0 and IIoT ready.

8) Value that’s hard to believe.

 

Productivity Open Arduino

Automation Direct Productivity Open Arduino PLC: 

1) Arduino compatible PLC combine with open source control.

2) Left-side and Right-side expansion I/O module PLC and Arduino shields.

3) Build custom electronics circuit/PCB board for your control system.

4) Simple Data Logging and IIoT ready.

5) Low cost open source controller

6) Open-source programming Arduino IDE with Productivity Block graphical programming which can easily convert from graphic block programming to C++/Structured Text language.

C-More Headless HMI

Automation Direct C-More Headless HMI: 

1) Headless HMI which works with televisions, monitors, projectors, and most any other HDMI display device of any size to display real-time operational data or messages.

2) Remote access features from any windows PC (web browser) or on Apple iOS and Android smartphones and tablets when using the C-more Remote HMI mobile app.

3) Users friendly C-More software with built-in simulator.

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Automation Direct VFD GS1, GS2, DuraPulse (GS3) & DuraPulse (GS4): 

1) Simple Volt/Hertz control.

2) Sensorless vector control with autotune.

3) IGBT Technology.

4) Removable smart keypad with parameter upload/download.

5) RS-485 Modbus communication with optional Ethernet communication.

EZRackPLC

EZAutomation EZRack PLC Modular: 

1) The indestructible PLC built like a rock. Meet the HALT/HASS standard which mean high shock and vibration along with thermal shock.

2) Highest reliability and noise Immunity in industry.

3) IIoT ready EZRackPLC with MQTT for data-logging.

4) MQTT with Ignition Sparkplug B protocol.

5) Free easiest Drag-n-Drop programming software with built-in simulator.

6) Program Upload through USB flash drive, Ethernet or even Wireless Wifi.

EZ12Touch

EZAutomation EZTouch Series HMI: 

1) 400 NITs, 75K Hrs @ 55°C.

2) Patented HMI on-line edit, no downtime

3) Patent pending mounting system that eliminates the need for separate DIN clips or studs.

4) Only HMI that can still talk to AB’s DH+/RIO, Modbus+, CCLink, Modbus TCP/IP & RTU, Profibus, DeviceNet, Ethernet I/P, Siemens ISO over TCP/IP, GE SRTP, EZ Protocols.

5) EZTouch HMIs have real time access to process data stored inside the HMI or the USB drive and the micro SD using AVG File Manager utility.

6) Remote Monitoring and Control, Smart phones & Ethernet.

7) Optional tiny EZminiWifi to program/edit HMI without cable.

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EZAutomation EZPower Supply: 

1) Ultra Compact Digital Din-Rail Power Supply with LED Display.

2) Load Current and Output Voltage Read-out LED display.

3) Short circuit, over voltage and over temperature protection.

4) Displays remaining life in hours with built-in maintenance alert.

5) Programmable Current Limit.

EZAutomation EZSCADA: 

1) The lowest cost easy to use SCADA that runs on any Panel PC.

2) SQL Server built-in and Unlimited number of tags.

3) Customized real-time reports.

4) Patented HMI on-line edit, No downtime.

5) EZSCADA HMIs in a plant or multiple plants have the capacity to be monitored using EZPlantview software.

6) Remote Monitoring and Control, Smart phones & Ethernet.

7) Dual PLC Drivers with automatic tag conversion.

Uticor LCD Andon Process Control Board for Plant Productivity Monitoring: 

1) Display Sizes: 32”, 42”, 46”, 55”, 65”, 70” and 80”.

2) Graphical LCD Monitor with 1920 x 1080 Resolution.

3) 16.5 Million Color Support.

4) Heavy Duty Indusrial Enclosure.

5) Communication Gateway for Activplant, FIS, HP Operation Manager, GE Simplicity, OPC, Rockwell MQSeries, ODBC, Factorytalk View SE, COPA, IBM MQSeries.

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Stride Compact Field I/O: 

1) Interfaces remote I/O points to a Modbus TCP network via Ethernet 10/100 Base-T.

2) Analog current, voltage, resistance & temperature inputs available.

3) Digital inputs, Analog current/voltage outputs, Discrete relay/transistor output available.

4) Integrated web server for status and configuration.

Stride Industrial MQTT Gateway: 

1) The STRIDE MQTT Gateway is an Industry 4.0 device that connects industrial equipment to the cloud.

2) Provides easy hardware setup to add Modbus devices to an existing cloud data collection platform.

3) Convert Modbus RTU/TCP to MQTT.

4) MQTT cloud compatible with AWS, Mosquitto and more.

5) Wired or Wi-Fi models available.

Stride StrideLinx Industrial VPN Router: 

1) The StrideLinx VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers include (5) Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet Ports ((1) WAN and (4) LAN), with models available that also support wireless or cellular connectivity. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks.

2) Easy set-up with web-based configuration / dashboard.

3) VPN servers located worldwide for secure access to the remote machine / facility anytime, anywhere.

4) Multiple router connection options including WiFi, AT&T or T-Mobile 4G or Gigabit wired.

5) 5GB monthly data bandwidth (monthly data transfer) included with every StrideLinx company account plus optional services for additional bandwidth (up to 50GB) and cloud data logging.

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Stride Industrial Ethernet Switches: 

1) Available in Unmanaged (5 – 18 ports), Managed (5 – 18 ports) and IP65/IP67/EN50155 Rated Ethernet Switches (5 & 8 ports).

2) STRIDE Industrial Ethernet switches are built to withstand extreme conditions including drastic temperature changes, electrical interference, and corrosion.

3) Dual redundant power inputs with industrial surge and spike protection.

Stride Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateway: 

1) Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII Gateways are industrial 1, 2, or 4 serial port and 1 or 2 Ethernet port modules that convert Modbus TCP to Modbus RTU/ASCII.

2) Ethernet ports each support up to 16 TCP devices, client or server.

3) Serial ports each support up to 128 slave devices or 1 master device.

4) DIP switch selectable termination resistor for RS-485 mode.

5) High Serial Isolation Voltage – 2KV.

6) Metal Housing with wide temperature (-40 to +75 deg C).

Automation Networks ANC-120e USB to DH+ PLC Programming Cable: 

1) The PLC Programming Cable is a superior alternative to AB’s 1784-U2DHP.

2) Compatible with all PLC Programming/HMI/SCADA packages: Including all older versions of RSLINX Classic, latest RSLINX Enterprise with RSLOGIX 5/500, Wonderware DAS & TCP/IO Server, Citect Ethernet/IP, and Kepware Controllogix Ethernet/IP Drivers.

3) Controllogix Functionality: Ethernet-to-DH+ converter capable of many ControlLogix 1756-ENBT/DHRIO functionalty.

4) Compatibility: Modern replacement options to the 1784-U2DHP, 1784-PKTx, 1784-KTx, 1784-PCMK cards.

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Automation Networks ANC-100e Ethernet/IP to DH+ Converter: 

1) Compatible with all SCADA, HMI, PLC programming packages with direct Ethernet/IP access to the DH+ network and stations. This includes RSLINX/LOGIX Classic & Enterprise Controllogix Driver, Wonderware DAServer, Citect Ethernet/IP, and Kepware Controllogix Ethernet/IP Drivers.

2) Easy setup: Driver selection is ControlLogix Ethernet driver.

3) AB 1784 Interface Card Compatibility: Modern substitution to 1784-U2DHP, 1784-KTx, 1784-PKTx and 1784-PCMK cards.

Automation Networks ANC-300 Multiple Fieldbus and Ethernet Protocol Options in One Gateway Converter: 

1) The ANC-300e has the combined performance as an Ethernet and RS-485 serial converter. The gateway behaves like a protocol converter/translator that allows difficult data interchanges and connections between incompatible networks. 

2) RS-485 Serial Protocols: Modbus Sniffer, A.O. Smith AIN, A.O. Smith PDNP, BACnet MS/TP Client, BACnet MS/TP Server, TCS Basys Master, MSA Chillgard Monitor, DMX 512-Master, DMX-512 Slave, M-Bus Master, Metasys N2 Master, Metasys N2 Slave, Siemens FLN Master, Siemens FLN Slave, Sullair Master, Toshiba ASD Master, Toshiba PLC Master.

3) Ethernet Protocols: Ethernet/IP Client/Server, AB CSP Ethernet Client/Server, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet IO, BACnet/IP BBMD, BACnet/IP Client, BACnet/IP Server, Baumer VeriSens Client, CC-Link IE SLMP Client, MELSEC Client/Server, Generic Socket Client/Server & GreenFumeHood Client.

Automation Networks ANC-500 Profibus To Modbus RTU/Multiple Serial Protocol Gateway Converter: 

1) The ANC-500 is a user-configurable multiprotocol Profibus DPV1 / RS-485 communications gateway, which allows seamless bridging between Profibus networks and various popular RS-485 based industrial and commercial communication networks. 

2) The ANC-500 Gateway has the flexibility to choose Modbus Master/Slave as well as  other RS485 serial protocols which include: Modbus Sniffer, A.O. Smith AIN, A.O. Smith PDNP, BACnet MS/TP Client, BACnet MS/TP Server, TCS Basys Master, MSA Chillgard Monitor, DMX 512-Master, DMX-512 Slave, M-Bus Master, Metasys N2 Master, Metasys N2 Slave, Siemens FLN Master, Siemens FLN Slave, Sullair Master, Toshiba ASD Master, Toshiba PLC Master.

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Automation Networks ANC-700 DeviceNet to Modbus RTU Gateway Converter: 

1) The Automation Networks ANC-700 is a Modbus Master/Slave Gateway to DeviceNet (Slave) which allows information to be transferred seamlessly between DeviceNet and RS-485 networks with minimal configuration requirements. The ANC-200 provides a DeviceNet port (5-conductor pluggable terminal block style) and an RS-485 port (4-wire terminal block style ). The RS-485 port supports multiple protocols. PLC-style logical, arithmetic and filtering database manipulation operations allow the construction of complex autonomous data conditioning functions.

2) The ANC-700 Gateway has the flexibility to choose Modbus Master/Slave as well as  other RS485 serial protocols which include: Modbus Sniffer, A.O. Smith AIN, A.O. Smith PDNP, BACnet MS/TP Client, BACnet MS/TP Server, TCS Basys Master, MSA Chillgard Monitor, DMX 512-Master, DMX-512 Slave, M-Bus Master, Metasys N2 Master, Metasys N2 Slave, Siemens FLN Master, Siemens FLN Slave, Sullair Master, Toshiba ASD Master, Toshiba PLC Master.

Automation Networks ANC-800e EtherCat to Modbus RTU Gateway Converter: 

1) The Automation Networks ANC-800e EtherCAT Gateway allows information to be transferred seamlessly between EtherCAT and RS-485 networks with minimal configuration requirements. The ANC-800e provides two IEEE 802.3 100BaseT Ethernet ports and an RS-485 port (4-wire terminal block style). The ANC-800e can be configured for a simple low cost line structure, a tree structure, daisy chaining, or drop lines. The RS-485 port supports multiple protocols. PLC-style logical, arithmetic and filtering database manipulation operations allow the construction of complex autonomous data conditioning functions.

2) The ANC-800e Gateway has the flexibility to choose Modbus Master/Slave as well as  other RS485 serial protocols which include: Modbus Sniffer, A.O. Smith AIN, A.O. Smith PDNP, BACnet MS/TP Client, BACnet MS/TP Server, TCS Basys Master, MSA Chillgard Monitor, DMX 512-Master, DMX-512 Slave, M-Bus Master, Metasys N2 Master, Metasys N2 Slave, Siemens FLN Master, Siemens FLN Slave, Sullair Master, Toshiba ASD Master, Toshiba PLC Master.

Automation Networks ANC-900 Serial RS-485 to Serial RS-485 Gateway Converter: 

1) The Automation Networks ANC-900 Serial Converter Gateway allows information to be transferred seamlessly between RS-485 networks with minimal configuration requirements. The ANC-900 provides two RS-485 ports (4-wire terminal block style). The RS-485 ports support multiple protocols. PLC-style logical, arithmetic and filtering database manipulation operations allow the construction of complex autonomous data conditioning functions.

2) Protocols Option Include: A. O. Smith AIN Slave, A. O. Smith PDNP Master, BACnet MS/TP Client, BACnet MS/TP Server, DMX-512 Master, DMX-512 Slave, M-Bus Master, Metasys N2 Master, Metasys N2 Slave, Modbus RTU Master, Modbus RTU Slave, Modbus RTU Sniffer, MSA Chillgard Monitor, Siemens FLN Master, Siemens FLN Slave, Sullair Supervisor Master, TCS Basys Master, Toshiba ASD Master, Toshiba Computer Link Master.