Thread: 12v/24v Festo Solenoids
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Unread 12-02-2011, 01:11
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Re: 12v/24v Festo Solenoids
Powering 12V devices with 24V is a practice I would avoid unless the manufacturer's spec sheet says it is OK. Power dissapation goes up as a square of the voltage.

FIRST just posted 12V and mixed (12 and 24V) power distribution diagrams on the KOP website. I would stick to their wiring recommendations.

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Mike
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