Air / Gas Differential Pressure Transmitters - DPTA Series:

• The ProSense differential pressure transmitter DPTA Series is precision engineered for accurate low differential pressure measurement of air and non-condensing, non-corrosive gases in industrial, commercial and OEM applications.
• Highly reliable, ultra-thin single silicon crystal diaphragm capacitive differential sensor provides inherent repeatability and stability with no glues or other organics to contribute to drift or mechanical degradation over time.
• These differential pressure transmitters are available in ranges from 0.1 to 25 inches (2.5mm to 635mm) of water column to measure positive, negative, and bi-directional pressures with the ability to withstand 15 psi overpressure without damage or calibration shift.
• The easily accessible brass barbed pressure ports, removable terminal blocks, and rugged ABS housing capable of 35mm DIN rail or panel mounting make installation quick and easy.
• These air differential pressure sensors are also sometimes referred to as: 
  bidirectional pressure sensors/transducers, capacitive pressure sensors/transducers, DP sensors, DP transmitters, or DP transducers.

Air / Differential Pressure Sensor Features:

• The easily accessible brass barbed pressure ports, removable terminal blocks, and rugged ABS housing capable of 35mm DIN rail or panel mounting make installation quick and easy.
• Highly stable capacitive sensing element
• Positive, negative, and bi-directional pressure measurement
• Pressure ranges from 0.1 to 25 (2.5mm to 635mm) inches water column
• Accuracy is +/-1% of full range maximum
• High overpressure rating of 15 psi without damage or calibration shift
• Rugged ABS housing capable of DIN rail or panel mounting
• LED loop power status indicator
• Made in the USA
• CE marked

Applications for Differential Pressure Sensor / Pressure Transmitters:

• HVAC duct static pressure
• Air filter monitoring
• Building pressurization
• Isolation and clean rooms
• Fume hoods
• Furnace, oven, dryer draft pressure
• Air flow measurement

DPM2 Series Digital Process Meter Overview

Your Low-Cost Digital Display of Analog Process Signals, Temperature (in either Fahrenheit or Celsius) from RTD or Thermocouple Temperature Sensors or Potentiometer & Resistive Inputs.

The ProSense DPM2 series offers a simple, low cost digital display of analog process signals. Temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius from RTD or Thermocouple Temperature Sensors, Potentiometer or Resistance inputs. The 4-digit red LED display is easily scaled into any engineering units from -9999 to 9999 with a selectable decimal point location. Two point direct or reverse acting linear scaling values can be entered manually or by introducing actual sensed process values in Teach mode. Temperature inputs are pre-configured for fixed temperature ranges based on the type of sensor used and can be displayed with 1 or 0.1 degree of resolution.

The DPM2-AT-2R-HL model includes (2) 8A SPDT relay outputs can be set to activate on an increasing or decreasing input signal with hysteresis or time delay operation. The digital meter is powered from an external wide range 20-265VAC or 11-265VDC power supply and provides 24VDC for external sensor excitation. The (1/8 DIN) housing is easy to install in a panel and the meter face has an IP65 rating. Configuration parameters can be totally or selectively locked out to prevent unauthorized or accidental changes to the meter’s operation. Additionally, the DPM2 meters include memory and reset of minimum and maximum display values.

- Simple Digital Display of Analog Inputs

- Panel = 96 x 48 x 83.1mm (1/8 DIN)

- Cutout = 92 x 45mm (Maximum panel thickness = 10mm)

- Case material = Polycarbonate UL 94 V-0

- Simple menu pushbutton configuration

- 4 digit (-9999 to 9999) red LED display

- Selectable decimal point

- Powered by: 11-265VDC or 20-265VAC

- Display scaling or process teaching modes

- Configuration for direct or reverse acting linear processes

- Minimum and maximum value memory

- Total or selective configuration lock-out

- Includes 24VDC sensor excitation voltage

- Process Inputs:

±10VDC, ±200VDC and ±20mA

- Temperature Inputs:

RTD: Pt100 and Pt1000
Thermocouple: J, K, T, N
Resolution: 1°C or 0.1°C

- Potentiometer Input:

100Ω to 100kΩ

- Resistance Input:

999.9Ω, 9999Ω and 50kΩ

- (2) Form C SPDT Relays:

8A @ 11-265DC, 8A @ 20-265AC
N.O. or N.C. operation
Activation on + or – input signal
Hysteresis or time delay operation

Representing Direct Automation, John Deakin & Philip Veneris attended the Smart Cities Expo World Forum 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. They heard from industry experts, met with Australian Governments & also local & international Exhibitors all interested in the same thing, Smart Cities.

The Smart Cities Expo contained valuable information, presented ideas & solutions for Smart Cities through the following ‘Smart’ products, discussions & presentations: Smart Grid, Smart Agriculture, Smart Water, Smart Transportation, Autonomous Vehicles, Industrial IoT, Smart & Green Buildings, Smart Health, Smart Payments, Smart Retail, Smart Wearables, Smart Lighting, Renewable Energy, Smart Government & E-Government, CyberSecurity, Blockchain, Smart Webinars, Smart Lighting & much more!

What are Smart Cities?

Smart Cities derived from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set within the UN’s ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, Goal 11: “Make cities & human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient & sustainable”. From this Goal, the Australian Government created a Smart Cities Plan which will be achieved through implementing City Deals.

What are City Deals?

City Deals are a new approach which encourages all three levels of Government to come together with community & private enterprise to work towards securing future prosperity, economic growth & liveability within our cities. Depending on a city’s priorities, a City Deal might include investment, planning, policy & regulatory changes in relation to some, or all of the following key focus areas set out by the Australian Government.

1. Infrastructure & Investment,
2. Liveability & Sustainability,
3. Housing,
4. Innovation & Digital Opportunities,
5. Governance, City Planning & Regulation,
6. Jobs & Skills.

The following is a 3-phase process to develop & deliver a City Deal. Summarised as: Preparation, Collaboration & Implementation:

How can Direct Automation Help?

While actively contributing to in-depth discussions with prospective clients & exhibitors alike, both John & Phil left the Smart Cities Expo with a rich understanding of how cities can become smarter with the in-house knowledge & thousands of products that Direct Automation already has on offer. Being a part of the foundation of Smart Cities, Direct Automation can provide expertise (through technical support & training) & also many products to meet Local Government & Council’s Smart City requirements. Direct Automation offers smart, innovative & quality products for solid turn-key solutions to connect physical infrastructure, software Historians & SCADA databases into Cloud Computing environments. Products include, but are not limited to: Industrial Control Systems, KepWare software, Productivity, Do-More & Click PLCs, HMIs, Sensors, Input Devices & Communications solutions for secure Wi-Fi & 3G/4G VPN Remote Access & Data logging solutions.

What Products suit Smart Cities?

Direct Automation has well over 6,000 products on offer, & depending on your application, a great starting point is a combination of BRX PLCs, Sensors & Communications Equipment.

For example: Direct Automation’s BRX range of Do-More PLCs offer out-of-the-box MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to connect Machine-to-Machine (M2M) to the Internet of Things (IoT) hosting services like the Microsoft Azure Intelligent Cloud Computing Platform. The Microsoft Azure AI Machine Learning platform is specifically designed for big data storage & analysis to predict & prevent failures before they happen.

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BRX Micro PLC Features

• Data Logging Built In
• Motion Control Included
• On-board Serial/Ethernet Communication
• Integrated Discrete, High-speed and Analog I/O
• Interchangeable (and Hot-swappable) Communication Ports
• Free Programming Software with Simulator
• Free Technical Support
• User manual is a free download

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BRX PLCs are DoMore Driven

Here are 10 ways it's better with BRX PLCs!

1. Value that’s hard to believe

What would you expect to pay for a PLC with built-in data logging, integrated motion control, customisable communications ports, and expansion capabilities? If you said a few thousand, then you are definitely in the right place. If you said a few hundred, then you’ve been here before! The BRX PLC platform, with the proven Do-more! DM1 technology, raises the bar on getting the most out of your PLC dollar. Whether you need a little (a simple communications controller with no on-board I/O) or a lot (36 built-in I/O points with motion, analog and expansion), the BRX family of PLCs will deliver outstanding features and ease-of-use at an unbelievable price.

Don’t forget with BRX PLCs you also get FREE software, FREE award-winning tech support and FREE PLC training. You wont find this much value anywhere else!

    Data logging
    Motion capability
    FREE Programming software with simulator
    Hot swappable comm ports
    Built-in high-speed I/O
    Plus much more

2. FREE Industry-proven Software

The FREE Do-more Designer programming software is designed to be powerful, flexible and easy to use. The user-friendly, fill-in-the-blank design makes complex operations like PID and motion control a cinch. It’s available to download online whenever you choose, however many times you’d like. Take it for a spin or start your project immediately, there are never any licensing fees or service charges.

3. Customised Communication

With the BRX PLC platform you can choose which communications ports you need. All BRX PLC base units come with a built-in RS232C/485 software-selectable serial port, with an optional RJ45, 10/100Mbps Ethernet port on select units.


In addition, all BRX base units have a slot in the CPU that allows for an additional user-selected communications port. These user-selected ports are called Pluggable Option Modules (POMs) and come in 3-pin serial RS232, RJ12 serial RS232, 3-pin serial RS485, USB and Ethernet versions. Simply choose the port you want, install it and go!

With support for EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, ASCII, K-sequence (DirectLOGIC users) and custom protocols, the BRX PLC family provides supreme communications versatility for any application.

4. Integrated Motion on Multiple Levels

Motion with BRX PLCs can be as easy or sophisticated as you need. Three levels of instruction complexity allow you to choose the degree of customisation involved with your motion control application. Choose the zero complexity option with minimal user input, the intermediate level for more user-defined features, or the advanced level to create custom move profiles. And with the built-in high-speed I/O, the BRX platform takes practical motion to a whole new level.

5. Built-in Data Handling and Storage

Data collection is becoming one of the most important functions of a control system and with the BRX PLC family, data logging is included free of charge. The BRX CPUs come standard with 1MB of internal RAM for data logging plus up to 32GB of data storage on an optional, removable microSD card. The BRX platform also integrates many data-centric instructions for custom data logging and file handling operations.

1MB of data storage included FREE with every BRX PLC plus up to 32GB of extra storage with optional microSD!

6. Flexible hardware to meet your needs

The BRX PLC family uses the popular Do-more! DM1 technology and is an extremely versatile compact stackable system that you can customise to your specific controller needs. With four different form factors, built-in high-speed inputs, interchangeable communications port, on-board analog I/O, and many discrete I/O expansion modules available, you can build the ideal controller for your application.

7. Timesaving PLC Simulator included for FREE

There is no better time-saver than the FREE PLC simulator in the Do-more Designer software. Use it to test your system code without the hardware present, verify the effects of code changes before implementation, replicate fault conditions to test code stability, or try out new programming techniques/methods for greater efficiency.

8. Easy software interface helps get it done

The Do-more Designer software has numerous capabilities and features that you'll love. What we love is customer feedback! So based on years of customer input, we've improved the software's navigation with a user-friendly dashboard. This dashboard gets you where you need to be in an instant. With readily available project status and quick links to common areas/functions, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

9. Trouble-free troubleshooting

When problems arise, fix them fast with the easy-to-use troubleshooting tools designed into the Do-more Designer software. See real-time trending data with the Trend View or execute the program one step at a time with the Debug View. These and other integrated software tools help save you troubleshooting time and alleviate frustration.

10. The BRX PLC hardware is built to last

The BRX PLC hardware is built to last and is engineered & manufactured in the US by industrial automation veterans. The BRX PLC platform delivers the quality you expect but at a price you won’t.

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Meeting the demands of a high-tech industry and users requires intensive collaboration and strong focus..Direct Automation will be expanding the entire switchgear range over the coming months.

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24VDC modular rotating paddle level switches. In addition to original power supplies: 24VAC, 110-120VAC, 220-240VAC, EMA developed a new power supply 24VDC which provide users one more option. This product could monitor and control toward up level and low level of powder and granule materials in open or closed containers, and also the advantages are included advanced technology, reasonable structure, reliable performance, easy installation. The switches can be used to the level measurement in metallurgy, environment industry, electricity, Chemical, fodder, cement and food industry, etc

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We follow that up with a super-efficient organization that ships in-stock products the day you order them and then provides technical support that has been rated #1 in the industry.

That's why we created a company from the bottom up to offer the most practical automation products, at the industry's best prices, shipped the same day to most areas of Australia. Many of our customers have switched to us because of our prices, products, service and helpful attitude. So, browse our Web site or order our free CD catalog. We guarantee you will find it interesting!

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AutomationDirect has added its new EA9 series operator touch panels to the C-more line. The colour TFT touch screens are available in 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15-inch versions.

31-10-2013
Do-more T1H Series Stackable PLCs


Using the proven Terminator field I/O hardware as a platform, the economical Do-more T1H series PLC supports stackable base units, discrete and analog I/O modules. The T1H CPUs high processor speeds not only decrease program execution time, but also allow the CPUs to support Ethernet connectivity and custom communication protocols as built-in functions. A Do-more T1H CPU supports up to 256 I/O points in three stackable rows. For larger applications, Ethernet-based remote I/O can be connected for hundreds of additional points. T1H series CPUs reduce system cost and space by including embedded communications ports. The T1H-DM1 CPU with one serial and one USB port ; the T1H-DM1E CPU adds an embedded Ethernet port, The T1H series CPUs are programmed using the free Do-more Designer software.

20-10-2013
FC Series Potentiometer and Bipolar Signal Conditioners


The FC series of signal conditioners now includes potentiometer, bipolar to unipolar, and unipolar to bipolar options. The FC-P3 signal conditioner converts a 24 VAC/VDC potentiometer input to an isolated analog 4-20 mA output signal. The module is field-configurable for 3-wire potentiometer/slidewire inputs; switch selectable analog output options range from 0-20 mA to 0-10 V. Additional FC series signal conditioners include bipolar input-to-unipolar output and unipolar input-to-bipolar output models. Models are useful in interfacing sensors to PLC analog input modules. The FC series signal conditioners have a slim-line plastic housing, an integral 35mm DIN rail mounting adapter, LED indication, and removable screw terminals. The units are cULus listed, CE marked and are backed with a one-year warranty. 


20-9-2013
Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters 


The Flowline EchoPod®, EchoSonic® II, Echotouch™, EchoSpan® and EchoSwitch® are innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensor families that replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling liquids in small, medium and large capacity tanks. PC software configured and new pushbutton configured models are available. These general purpose fluid level sensors are available with single and multi-function capabilities including continuous level measurement, switching and level control. Measurement outputs include current, voltage, frequency and relays. PC software configured units use the FREE WebCal™ software and a USB programming adapter. Pushbutton configured units use built-in pushbuttons and LCD display (no PC required). 


16-6-2013
Analog I/O Modules for the CLICK PLC


New for the CLICK® PLC, analog I/O modules include four-channel analog input modules with 0-20 mA current or 0-10V voltage inputs and 13-bit resolution; and four-channel output modules in 4-20 mA current and 0-10V voltage versions with 12-bit resolution. A combination four-channel input / two-channel output module in current and voltage versions is also available. Four-channel RTD and thermocouple input modules with 16- bit resolution. The RTD module accepts Pt100, Pt1000, jPT100, Cu10, Cu25, Ni120 elements and resistive ranges. The T/C input module supports J, K, E, R, S, T, B, N, C-type thermocouples and voltage ranges. Also new are 24 VDC 8-point DC input / 8-point DC output modules and a 4-point DC input / 4-point relay output module.

5-5-2013
ViewMarq™ Industrial LED Message Displays


Industrial LED messaging made easy. ViewMarq tri-color LED (red, green, amber) message displays support scrolling (left, right, up, down) messages as well as blinking text, and are available in 1, 2 and 4-line displays with 12 or 24 characters. These LED message displays can be connected to a PLC (programmable logic controller), PC, or any device capable of serial ASCII, Modbus RTU, or Modbus TCP communications for real-time factory floor data display. Windows-based ViewMarq message display configuration software is downloaded for free and an Ethernet configuration cable ships with each ViewMarq. The displays are UL 508 listed, CE, RoHS, and REACH compliant, NEMA 4 and NEMA 12 (indoor only) rated and will withstand washdown conditions.  

19-1-2013
New Productivity3000 PLC CPU Module and Remote I/O Module


The P3-530 CPU has five integrated communications ports including Ethernet for programming, monitoring, and networking; a USB port for data logging; USB I/O port for up to four local expansion bases; RS-232 and RS-485 ports for ASCII and Modbus, and is programmed using the free Productivity Suite software.  The new P3-RX remote slave module connects to a Productivity3000 P3-550 CPU module’s Ethernet port for remote I/O expansion. It features four integrated communications ports: Ethernet for connection to the Productivity3000 CPU, USB I/O port that supports up to four additional local I/O bases, and RS-232 and RS-485 ports for connecting to serial devices. Both are UL and CE approved and are backed with a two-year warranty.

9-11-2012
Do-more H2 Series PLCs, next-generation high-speed counter, completely new Do-more Designer programming software


The Do-more H2 Series PLC is the next generation programmable controller built on a strong PLC foundation that makes control applications easier to implement. Do-more uses proven DirectLOGIC DL205 hardware with over 50 compatible I/O modules and 4 base sizes. H2 series CPUs have built-in serial and USB ports. The free Do-more Designer software introduces a powerful, intuitive set of new programming tools. The high-speed counter module (H2-CTRIO2) has four independently configurable timer/counter channels (up to 250 kHz) and two pulse output generators (up to 250 kHz). This combination of Do-more H2 Series CPUs and the existing line of DL205 series I/O modules and base units creates an incredibly powerful micro modular PLC at a fraction of the cost of comparable PLCs and PACs.

1-11-2012
Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Switches from IDEM


Non-contact magnetic safety switches are interlocking devices designed to protect both people and machines. These non-contact safety switches are available in magnetic and coded magnetic styles and in either plastic or stainless steel housings for all industry applications. Some are suitable for food processing washdown and can withstand being high-pressure hosed at high temperatures. The magnetic safety switches feature two normally-closed and one normally-open circuit and are available with two, five or 10-meter cables. Non-contact coded magnetic safety switches provide even more protection by using coded magnets to close circuits that are only triggered if the code on the actuator matches that of the switch.

18-10-2012
Ultrasonic Level Sensors


The Flowline EchoPod and EchoSonic II are innovative ultrasonic liquid level sensors and transmitters that replace float, conductance and pressure sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticky and scaling media in small, medium and large capacity tanks. Ideal for chemical, water and wastewater applications, these general purpose sensors are available with single and multi-function capabilities including continuous level measurement, switching and control. . 

30-9-2012
Dual Rod Guided Pneumatic Air Cylinders


NITRA E-Series guided air actuators with dual guide rods are ideal for applications that require precise alignment or have large side loads such as accurate pick-and-place or product positioning on conveyors. The E-series dual rod guided air cylinders are interchangeable with other popular brands of guided rod cylinders. The double-acting cylinders are constructed with high quality extruded aluminum housing and switch mounting tracks, dual chrome-plated stainless steel guide rods, and bronze bushings. E-Series cylinders feature a maximum operating pressure of 142 psi and are available in eight bore sizes from 12mm to 63mm; depending on bore size, available stroke lengths range from 10mm to 250mm.

19-9-2012
Do-more H2 Series PLCs, next-generation high-speed counter, completely new Do-more Designer programming software


The Do-more H2 Series PLC is the next generation programmable controller built on a strong PLC foundation that makes control applications easier to implement. Do-more uses proven DirectLOGIC DL205 hardware with over 50 compatible I/O modules and 4 base sizes. H2 series CPUs have built-in serial and USB ports; the version that adds an embedded Ethernet port. The free Do-more Designer software introduces a powerful, intuitive set of new programming tools. The high-speed counter module (H2-CTRIO2) has four independently configurable timer/counter channels (up to 250 kHz) and two pulse output generators (up to 250 kHz). This combination of Do-more H2 Series CPUs and the existing line of DL205 series I/O modules and base units creates an incredibly powerful micro modular PLC at a fraction of the cost of comparable PLCs and PACs.

25-4-2012
Productivity3000 High-Speed Counter Input and Pulse Output Modules


The P3-HSI high-speed input module has both differential and single ended inputs and accepts Pulse/Direction and Quadrature signals on each of the two independent input channels. The module also has four general purpose high-speed inputs, four general purpose 5-24 VDC 0.5 amp outputs and status LEDs. The P3-HSO high-speed output module supports Pulse/Direction, Up/Down and Quadrature pulse outputs on each of two independent output channels. It has both line driver and open drain outputs, six general purpose high-speed inputs and four general purpose outputs along with fault, input and output status LEDs. High-level instructions including Move and Velocity Move make it easy to implement application motion profiles. The modules are UL and CE approved and backed with a two-year warranty.

25-4-2012
Heaters, Thermostats and Humidistats for Industrial Enclosures


STEGO convection and forced air heaters protect against moisture condensation inside enclosures by heating and circulating the enclosure air to prevent water vapor from condensing on components. The touch-safe convection heaters use natural convection to circulate warm air while minimizing surface temperatures on the accessible side surfaces of the housing. Fan heaters, available in screw-mount and DIN rail-mountable versions as well as panel-mount and foot-mount models, provide evenly distributed forced air circulation to prevent the formation of condensation. STEGO enclosure climate controls include fixed and adjustable setpoint thermostats, humidistats (hygrostats) and hygrotherms (dual humidistat / thermostat).

11-4-2012
Field Wireable M8 and M12 Connectors and T-Couplers


Field-wireable M8 and M12 connectors are ideal for making patch cables in custom lengths from existing cables or converting prewired sensors to quick disconnects. Two versions of terminal connections are available: screw type or insulation displacement (IDC). IDC allows the connection of devices without stripping the individual conductors or having to use a screwdriver. Connectors are available in axial (straight) or right angle configurations and in three, four, or five-pole versions. T-couplers (T-splitters) allow splitting/merging of power and/or signals and are available with four or five poles. Four versions of the T-coupler are available: three models split male M12 to two female M12 connectors and one model splits one male M12 to two female M8 connectors.

11-4-2012
CTT Series Multi-Function 1/16 DIN Digital Counter-Timer-Tachometer


These CTT series multi-function devices are easily configured for operation as a digital counter, timer, combination timer/counter, or tachometer. The devices feature double-line, six-digit, two-color LCD displays for counter, timer, or tachometer present values, setpoints and menu setup parameters. Additional individual indicators are provided for inputs, outputs and functions. Parameters are set using externally accessible DIP switches or the lockable keypad. CTT Series devices accept voltage and non-voltage inputs from a wide variety of NPN, PNP, or dry contact sensors and the units are equipped with multiple transistor and relay outputs. The standard 1/16 DIN size units are available in 24 VDC and 100-240 VAC powered versions.

03-03-2012

AutomationDirect launches 3D CAD catalog on TraceParts Web site

AutomationDirect now has 3D CAD models available through TraceParts, an online provider of 2D drawings and 3D models. Customers can find the 3D models by going to www.tracepartsonline.net and selecting the "AutomationDirect" listing. There are also direct links to the models from the item level pages on the AutomationDirect Web store. We will continue to maintain our libraries of 2D CAD drawings on our store site as well for the foreseeable future.

27-7-2011
Compact limit switches are only 35mm

wide
Compact limit switches have been added to our extensive lineup of double insulated plastic (PBT) and heavy-duty metal IEC limit switches. The new AEM2G series compact limit switches feature 35mm wide die-cast housings and are equipped with one normally-open and one normally-closed contact; all units include a three-meter cable. The IP67-rated series utilises standard 25mm hole spacing and a wide variety of head actuators is available. Almost all actuator styles are available in both snap-action and slow-make/slow-break contact versions.