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Re: Double Solenoid Signal Lights

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Originally Posted by anthonygraff24 View Post
I am using the FESTO VAVE-L1-1VH3-LP double solenoid and when we send the signal (via code) we get an orange light on the Solenoid (and it doesn't move the piston). From what I've found we should be getting a green light, but we dont

If someone can explain this that would be pretty awesome
Skimming through the spec sheet, I don't see the color specified, only that they have a LED and from what I remember last time I used Festo valves, the indicator was yellow/orange also.

With the solenoid not moving, what voltage does the solenoid take and is the solenoid breakout wired to that voltage?
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