17-01-2009, 15:37
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Mad Scientist
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 FRC #2040 (DERT) Team Role: Engineer
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Rookie Year: 2003
Location: Peoria, IL
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Re: Festo Solenoid Doesn't Work
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Originally Posted by frank.pendzich
 The Festo solenoid that came with our KOP works manually but not electrically. Under 45 PSI, the LED (yellow) indicator turns on but the state of the solenoid doesnt change.
There are many messages claiming similar problems and recommend an SMC replacement. We've been searching for hours for a direct replacement for the Festo solenoid and a distributor without luck.
Can anyone provide a SMC partnumber and source of supply for a direct replacement for the KOP Festo solenoid?: |
The Festo Valve is a self piloted valve and requires 30PSI minimum to activate. This is not a problem and is as designed.
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