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Re: HELP!! Pneumatics Problems!

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Originally Posted by Geenie View Post
The lights that corresponds to the buttons on the solenoid module light up when the buttons are pressed.
If this is true, that means your code is fine and working as it should.
The next suspects are the electrical wiring or the pneumatic plumbing/pressure.

The trouble will be downstream of the solenoid module.
Next check would be if the indicator LED on the solenoid itself is lighting up when you press the buttons.

Potential issues include:
  • Is the solenoid breakout power LED on?
  • Is the solenoid valve marked as 12v or 24v?
  • Is the power wired into the solenoid breakout the matching 12v or 24v required by the solenoid?
  • Is the solenoid pneumatic plumbing in the correct ports?
  • Is the system pressurized (these piloted solenoids need at least 20 psi to work.
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