AutomationDirect Industrial Automation, PAC Controllers & Drives

Founded in 1994 in Cumming, Georgia, USA, AutomationDirect is a globally recognized pioneer in dependable industrial automation, programmable controllers, and electric drive technology. We supply genuine Productivity series PAC controllers, CLICK and CLICK PLUS compact micro PLCs, C-more EA9 graphic touch panels, DURApulse variable frequency drives, SureServo2 AC motion packages, and industrial instrumentation worldwide.

AutomationDirect Productivity Series Modular Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)

The Productivity series programmable automation controller family (comprising the flagship modular Productivity3000, micro-modular Productivity2000, compact stackable Productivity1000, and open-source industrial ProductivityOpen P1AM platforms) is designed from the ground up for comprehensive automation of continuous chemical processes, high-speed material handling, and multi-axis assembly machinery. The flagship Productivity3000 platform supports up to 59,000 discrete and 398 high-density analog I/O points, full hot-swap capability without CPU interruption, integrated USB and MicroSD data logging, Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, isolated serial ports, and native EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, MQTT, and REST API industrial communications.

  • Scalability up to 59,000 discrete points and 398 high-density high-resolution analog channels
  • Hot-swappable I/O modules in P3000 chassis without interrupting ongoing control processes
  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet, MicroSD data logging, dual serial RS-232/485, and USB interfaces
  • Native industrial communication: EtherNet/IP (Scanner/Adapter), Modbus TCP, MQTT Client and Web Server

AutomationDirect CLICK and CLICK PLUS Compact Micro PLCs with Wi-Fi & MQTT

CLICK and CLICK PLUS compact micro PLCs deliver an ultra-reliable, cost-effective automation solution for standalone OEM machinery, pumping skids, packaging units, and distributed telemetry collection points. The modern CLICK PLUS series integrates high-speed 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE provisioning, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, isolated RS-485 serial communication, and expands with up to 8 stackable discrete, relay, thermocouple, or analog expansion I/O modules.

  • Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth interfaces for rapid cable-free technician commissioning
  • Built-in MQTT Client capabilities for seamless cloud SCADA and industrial IIoT edge architecture
  • Expandable up to 8 stackable C0 / C2 series discrete, temperature, and analog expansion modules
  • Free CLICK Programming Software with intuitive ladder logic design, online monitoring, and PID loops

AutomationDirect DirectLOGIC and Koyo Heritage Industrial PLCs (DL05, DL06, DL205)

The DirectLOGIC industrial automation portfolio (encompassing DL05/DL06 microbricks, modular DL205 systems with D2-260/D2-250-1 CPUs, and heavy rack-mount DL405 architectures) represents time-tested industrial engineering reliability inherited from Koyo Electronics. These rugged PLCs exhibit outstanding noise immunity in harsh metallurgical, woodworking, and chemical plant environments, featuring H2-ECOM100 high-speed Ethernet cards, multi-loop PID regulation, and the complete line of F2 series analog and discrete modules.

  • D2-260 CPU modules featuring 30.4 K word ladder memory, real-time clock, and 4 multi-protocol ports
  • H2-ECOM100 Ethernet interface modules for fast 10/100 Base-T plant network integration and MODBUS TCP
  • Up to 16 built-in auto-tuning PID control loops for high-precision thermal and pressure regulation
  • Guaranteed hardware backward compatibility across all legacy Koyo DirectLOGIC chassis and racks

AutomationDirect C-more EA9 Graphic Touch Panels and Headless HMI Systems

Industrial graphic touchscreen operator interfaces in the C-more EA9 series (ranging from 6-inch to 15-inch display diagonals) and compact headless gateways (EA9-RHMI) provide intuitive process visualization, dynamic data logging, recipe management, and centralized alarming. Equipped with vibrant high-resolution TFT LCD displays (up to 1024x768 pixels), dedicated HDMI video output for mirroring to external plant monitors, audio output, Ethernet, USB, and three isolated RS-232/422/485 serial ports, they communicate natively with PLCs from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, and Mitsubishi.

  • Extensive display sizing: 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 15-inch options with 16.7 million true color depth
  • Integrated HDMI video output port for broadcasting live dashboards to large wall-mounted screens
  • Built-in Web Server, FTP client/server, and encrypted remote access via mobile apps
  • Expansive communication driver library covering major American, European, and Asian PLC protocols

AutomationDirect DURApulse GS20 and GS4 High-Performance Variable Frequency Drives

DURApulse variable frequency AC drives (featuring the compact sensorless vector GS20 series, the heavy-duty industrial GS4 series, and general-purpose GS10 drives) deliver precision dynamic speed and torque control for standard 3-phase induction motors and high-efficiency permanent magnet (PM) synchronous motors. The micro-chassis GS20 series (0.25 kW to 30 kW) incorporates a built-in 2,000-step PLC, factory Class C2 EMC filter, and dual Modbus RTU ports, while the heavy-duty GS4 platform (up to 220 kW) easily drives high-inertia pumps, heavy extruders, fans, and bulk material conveyors.

  • Broad power spectrum from 0.25 kW up to 220 kW with dual heavy-duty and standard-duty ratings
  • Integrated 2,000-step onboard PLC eliminating external micro-controllers in standalone pump skids
  • Built-in industrial Class C2 EMC filter minimizing harmonic interference on distribution grids
  • Optional high-speed fieldbus cards: EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, Profibus DP, and DeviceNet

AutomationDirect SureServo2 AC Servo Systems and SureStep Stepping Motion

Turnkey SureServo2 AC servo packages (comprising SVA high-response digital servo drives and SV2M synchronous servo motors from 100 W to 3 kW) alongside SureStep stepping drive packages deliver extreme dynamic positioning accuracy for CNC gantries, automated pick-and-place robots, labeling heads, and cartoning machinery. SureServo2 motors feature ultra-high-resolution 24-bit optical encoders (16.7 million counts/rev) and rapid 3.1 kHz velocity loop frequency response with automatic notch resonance suppression.

  • Matched servo package ratings from 100 W to 3 kW operating on single-phase or three-phase 220 VAC
  • 24-bit optical encoder resolution (16.7M counts/revolution) providing sub-micron path repeatability
  • Flexible multi-mode control: high-speed Pulse/Direction, analog velocity/torque, Modbus, and CANopen
  • Automatic real-time inertia estimation and adaptive notch filters eliminating mechanical resonance

ProSense Process Sensors, Solo Temperature Controllers, and Koyo TRD Encoders

The comprehensive sensor and instrumentation portfolio encompasses ProSense photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, and ultrasonic proximity switches in rugged IP67/IP69K cylindrical barrels (M8, M12, M18, M30), solid-state digital pressure and flow transmitters, Solo dual-loop universal PID temperature controllers (SL4848, SL9696, SL4896) accepting thermocouples and RTDs, as well as genuine Koyo TRD series rotary encoders (TRD-N, TRD-2E, TRD-S) with resolutions up to 5,000 PPR for precision motion tracking.

  • Inductive and optical proximity sensors encased in nickel-plated brass or stainless steel IP67/IP69K bodies
  • ProSense digital pressure and vacuum transmitters with configurable PNP/NPN and 4-20 mA analogue signals
  • Koyo TRD solid-shaft and blind hollow-shaft rotary encoders with response frequencies up to 200 kHz
  • Solo intelligent PID temperature controllers equipped with universal inputs and isolated Modbus RS-485

Engineering Selection & Bill-of-Materials Sizing

Our automation application engineers perform comprehensive bill-of-materials verification and hardware selection based on customer electrical schematics and project specifications. We calculate required I/O capacities, auxiliary power supply margins, and ZIPLink pre-wired cable selections to ensure seamless, glitch-free integration into your industrial machine control architecture.

Integration Experience and Retrofit Track Record

We supply turnkey AutomationDirect equipment packages for automated packaging lines, material handling conveyors, municipal water treatment facilities, food filling systems, and CNC machinery, providing seamless engineering migration paths from legacy DirectLOGIC PLCs to modern Productivity platforms without extensive production downtime.

Industrial Quality Standards and Reliability

AutomationDirect products are designed and manufactured in rigorous compliance with stringent international industrial safety standards including UL, CE, RoHS, CSA, and NEMA, ensuring dependable 24/7 continuous operation in challenging industrial environments.

Supply Terms & Worldwide Logistics

All genuine AutomationDirect automation products are dispatched directly from authorized distribution logistics facilities in rugged factory-sealed packaging, accompanied by complete technical data sheets, compliance documentation, and factory test verification, supported by dependable multimodal global logistics routes.

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