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.

The ProSense DPTA Series offer accurate low-differential pressure measurement of air and non-condensing, non-corrosive gases of air filter monitoring, building pressurization and clean room applications. The ProSense DPTA Series senses 0.1 to 25 inches (2.5mm to 635mm) water column in positive, negative, and bi-directional pressures.

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

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.