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Re: Automation Direct Solenoid Cables

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Originally Posted by rfolea View Post
I'm surprised no one mentioned this as an option (see photo). remove both the shroud and the header and just connect directly to the pins using crimp lugs ...

The only disadvantage is you loose the built-in diagnostic LED ...

Again, you only need two pins...
The other disadvantage in this is that you now have two convenient connections (which are fairly easily bent) right next to each other. A bad bump, or some dropped metal shavings, and they short out.

Best practice is to protect your solenoids in some way, I've seen way too many teams mount them out on their arms.
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