Are you getting the most out of your Relay Contact Life??
Understanding the fundamentals of using a suppression diode not only keeps you and others safe, but can also protect the relay contacts from the high voltage arc.

And we have a winner folks!!!
Congratulations to TB from WA, who will use the new CLICK PLUS PLC to design a system for remote supplement dosing on water troughs on an Outback cattle station.

Bright Start for the Productivity 2000.

Milltech Martin Bright steel gains control with the P2000 platform. Read more in this summary.

Sinking and Sourcing Circuits – PLC Fundamentals

Two of the most important fundamentals to understand when it comes to sensors is sinking and sourcing circuits. To properly wire your control device, you need to first know whether the sensor you are using is switching the positive or negative connection.

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Time for an upgrade? Choosing the most effective controller requires careful evaluation of multiple requirements. Read on in this White Paper.

AutomationDirect’s P1AM-100 ProductivityOpen Arduino-compatible Controller has been selected as a Finalist in CE's prestigious awards in the Machine & Embedded Control – PLCs category.

CLICK PLC and C-more Integral for Emergency Ventilator

Using readily available AutomationDirect parts, an Auburn University team converted a CPAP machine to a high-functioning emergency ventilator in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Human-machine interface (HMI) design standards vary and evolve, but end users always appreciate simplicity and clarity. Short read article on how to 'Keep Things Simple to Create Great Automation HMI Designs for Your Applications'.

With 3 hardware platforms to choose from and a FREE powerful programming package, the Productivity Series shatters the price per feature paradigm.