New from Automation Direct, and available from Lamonde Automation - serial communication expansion option module for the CLICK PLUS PLC range - C2-DCM. This new module offers Modbus RTU and ASCII (RS232 or RS485) on 2 ports via 6-pin terminal port connectors (2 x C2-6TB terminal blocks are included with the module). Two C2-DCMs can be added to a CLICK PLUS CPU making it a versatile, powerful communication hub.

C2-DCM is suitable for use with all CLICK PLUS PLCs. Browse the CLICK PLUS range here….

AutomationDirect has released a new version of the CLICK PLC programming software - version 3.30, which allows any CLICK PLUS CPU to be configured as a 3-axis PTO/PWM motion controller. 100kHz high-speed inputs and outputs are offered with any DC option slot I/O module placed in slot 0 of the CPU.

With a compatible module installed, CLICK PLUS PLCs can easily perform velocity moves, homing commands, or interpolated positioning. The easy-to-use configuration GUI built into the software and three new…

The original and very popular CLICK® PLC series has been serving the industrial control industry for over 12 years and has become the go-to choice for many experienced Plant Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Machine Builders, as well as, beginners and students. CLICK PLCs were designed with simplicity in mind, providing reliable control at a low, low cost and with little to no learning curve. This simplicity makes CLICK a perfect solution for small machines, home automation projects, pneumatic applications…

PID loop control capability (up to 8 loops simultaneously) has been added to the CLICK® Series of stackable, Ethernet micro brick PLCs. This feature is available in version 2.50 or greater of the CLICK software, which can be downloaded from our website here.

CLICK PID control is streamlined with only the features that most users need, including direct or reverse acting control, pulse width modulated control outputs, bumpless transfer, anti-windup, auto-tuning, process variable alarms, process variable…

Hot on the heels of version 2.30 of the CLICK^® programming software, is version 2.40 with two great enhancements...

1. EtherNet/IP™ (Adapter Server) Protocols now supported

The CLICK^® Ethernet PLC models now support the EtherNet/IP™ as an (Adapter Server) device. This allows the CLICK^® PLC and its I/O to be controlled by an EtherNet/IP™ Scanner (Client). Take advantage of the low cost CLICK^® PLC I/O selection for your application needs with fast and easy configuration to your existing network…

We're excited to announce the release of version 2.30 of the CLICK programming software - this can be downloaded from our website here.  The big news items here is that High-Speed inputs are now available on the CLICK
Ethernet CPUs - a list of the available configurations by CPU type is at the bottom of this article.

There are a couple of minor points to note for those migrating from Version 2.20 of the CLICK Software, the main one is that the Input setup that was previously configured in…

New! - CLICK Ethernet PLC Units with Built-in Analog I/O

The popular CLICK Series stackable micro brick PLCs are now available with both Ethernet communications capabilities and analog I/O built-in. 12 new units have been added to the range providing both discrete and analog I/O including four discrete inputs, four discrete outputs, two or four analog inputs and two analog outputs.

The CLICK Ethernet/Analog PLC units are available with a variety of current and voltage (0-20mA, 4-20mA, 0-5VDC, 0-10VDC)…