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Re: PCM Solenoid Current Output

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Originally Posted by ozrien View Post
I would still measure the solenoid voltage, or better yet just use the Self-Test while all the solenoid outputs are enabled and see if the 24V rail dips at all. Should be a quick test, just nav to the roboRIO webpage and press Self-Test after selecting the PCM. If the voltage rail doesn't dip as a result of turning them on then you should be good to go.

Self-Test button is explained here...
http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/...ribution-panel
Will do the test first thing tomorrow.

Also we are using spring return single solenoid as shown in the link above.
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