Communications
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Communication is a vital component of any modern control system application. Take advantage of that capability with low-priced, highly-reliable communication products such as secure VPN routers, managed/unmanaged Ethernet switches, media converters and Ethernet cables. Serial converters and gateways complete links to simpler systems that may already be in place.Click here for more info |
Industrial Communications (Ethernet and Serial)
Practical Industrial Control and Information Communications
Use AutomationDirect's industrial communication products to provide a link via phone, Ethernet or serial connection to your industrial process controllers or other devices.
- Serial products include cable kits, RS-232/422 network adapters and converters and an industrial modem.
- Industrial Ethernet products range from secure remote access, Ethernet patch cables, STRIDE® unmanaged Ethernet switches, managed Gigabit switches and Ethernet gateways to Ethernet adapter cards for your PC.
Coordinated Control
Communication links between controllers can be used to create robust, modular control systems. Sharing data between separate operations enables each local controller to better contribute to the system's overall performance. Whether separated by feet or by miles, your controllers can have access to whats going on in the environments around them.
Remote Support and Remote Access
Remotely access machines or process controllers for troubleshooting, configuring, updating or monitoring your systems. Whether its your production facility or your controller in a customers facility, having convenient and secure remote access ensures maximum production with minimal support costs.
- £303.00SKU: SGW-MQ1611-WFSGW-MQ1611-WFSTRIDE industrial MQTT gateway, serial Master and Ethernet Client, (1) Ethernet 10/100Base-T (RJ45) and (1) RS-485 (2-pin terminal) port(s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, 10-30 VDC required. Learn More
- £281.00SKU: SGW-MQ1611SGW-MQ1611STRIDE industrial MQTT gateway, serial Master and Ethernet Client, (1) Ethernet 10/100Base-T (RJ45) and (1) RS-485 (2-pin terminal) port(s), 10-30 VDC required. Learn More
- £23.86SKU: SE-PP5MSE-PP5MSTRIDE Pocket Portal data logging and notify gold subscription, monthly or annual renewal. For use with (1) STRIDE Pocket Portal IoT bridge. Learn More
- £12.70SKU: SE-PP500KSE-PP500KSTRIDE Pocket Portal data logging and notify silver subscription, monthly or annual renewal. For use with (1) STRIDE Pocket Portal IoT bridge. Learn More
- £128.00SKU: SE-PB100SE-PB100STRIDE Pocket Portal IoT bridge, (1) RS-485 (2-pin terminal) port(s), Modbus RTU Master, up to 115.2k baud, browser and mobile app, panel or optional 35mm DIN rail mount. Requires a dedicated STRIDE Pocket Portal data logging subscription. Supports (1) Modbus node. Learn More
- £36.95SKU: SE2-PM3SE2-PM3STRIDE panel mounting bracket, for use with SE2-SWPx, SE2-SW8UG-T, SE2-SW10UG-2P-T, SE2-SW16U-T and all SE2 series managed Ethernet switches. Learn More
- £27.71SKU: SE2-PM1SE2-PM1STRIDE panel mounting bracket, for use with SE2-SW5Ux, SE2-SW8U-x and SE2-MCx Ethernet switches. Learn More
- £336.00SKU: SE-SL020SE-SL020StrideLinx notify license, license includes prioritized push and email notifications for lost device connections and customized trigger conditions. Learn More
- £2,962.00SKU: SE-SL040SE-SL040StrideLinx premium branding license, license includes rebranded SiteLinx platform with custom company domain and contact/support information. Learn More
- £305.00SKU: SE-SL032SE-SL032StrideLinx data top-up 50GB subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £152.00SKU: SE-SL031SE-SL031StrideLinx data top-up 15GB subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £56.00SKU: SE-SL030SE-SL030StrideLinx data top-up 5GB subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £95.00SKU: SE-SL012SE-SL012StrideLinx cloud logging high resolution subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £56.00SKU: SE-SL011SE-SL011StrideLinx cloud logging professional subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £23.86SKU: SE-SL010SE-SL010StrideLinx cloud logging standard subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £95.00SKU: SE-SL001SE-SL001StrideLinx service level agreement (SLA) subscription, monthly or annual renewal. Learn More
- £555.00SKU: SE2-SW18U-2G-TSE2-SW18U-2G-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 18 ports, (16) RJ45 10/100 and (2) RJ45 Gigabit port(s), -40 to +70 deg C, metal housing, IP30, DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £528.00SKU: SE2-SW10UG-2P-TSE2-SW10UG-2P-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 10 ports, (8) RJ45 Gigabit and (2) SFP Gigabit ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £437.00SKU: SE2-SW8UG-TSE2-SW8UG-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 8 ports, (8) RJ45 Gigabit ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £277.00SKU: SE2-SW5UG-TSE2-SW5UG-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 5 ports, (5) RJ45 Gigabit ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £213.00SKU: SE2-SW5U-1T1-TSE2-SW5U-1T1-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 5 ports, (4) RJ45 10/100 and (1) multi-mode ST 100FX fiber port(s), -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £368.00SKU: SE2-SW8U-2T1-TSE2-SW8U-2T1-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 8 ports, (6) RJ45 10/100 and (2) multi-mode ST 100FX fiber ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £368.00SKU: SE2-SW8U-2C1-TSE2-SW8U-2C1-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 8 ports, (6) RJ45 10/100 and (2) multi-mode SC 100FX fiber ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More
- £623.00SKU: SE2-SW16U-TSE2-SW16U-TSTRIDE industrial unmanaged Ethernet switch, 16 ports, (16) RJ45 10/100 ports, -40 to +75 deg C, metal housing, IP30, 35mm DIN rail mount, hazardous location rated. Learn More