The EZAutomation EZ5 Series vs. AutomationDirect
HMIs from AutomationDirect are manufactured in China and their price is invariably going to increase due to tariffs. Their prices are constantly going up, and you will be well advised to take into account this uncertainty of price and/or availability.
| Features | EZAutomation | Automation Direct |
|---|---|---|
| HMI On-line edit to change program without shutting down the HMI or the machine. |
Patented Online Edit
|
Feature Not Available
|
| LED back lighting |
300 NITS, 50K Hrs @ 40°C
|
310 NITS, 50K Hrs @ 25°C
|
| Touch screen |
Rugged 0.090" thick anti-glare touchscreen
|
Flimsy Touchscreen
|
| Logic expressions to save PLC code |
Scripting / Expressions
|
No Scripting / Expressions
|
| Program/Edit HMI screens from 50 ft away without a programming cable |
EZ-WiFi Programming
|
Not Available
|
| Program Time in minutes |
Easiest Programming software, no class required
|
Not so good
|
| Visibility tag on each object to conserve display space |
Yes
|
No
|
| Remotely monitor the panel on any and all screens through smartphones, plant Internet, Intranet, or Ethernet |
RMC, Yes
|
Limited
|
| Quality Testing of each unit shipped |
Mini HASS, temperature shock and vibration for each unit shipped
|
No
|
| 24 Hour Burn Room |
Each unit shipped
|
No
|
| Made in America to create and sustain American jobs |
Made in America, Free of Tariffs
|
Made in China, Constant threat of Tariffs
|