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Re: Solenoid Breakout Voltage for Pneumatics Question

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Originally Posted by Team1908 View Post
We noticed that the valves call for 24 volts of power, but the power going to the solenoid breakout is only 12 volts. Could this be the problem? And if so or not, what else could be causing the issue?
I think you already found your problem. Now all you need to do is wire the +24vdc to the solenoid breakout board instead of the +12vdc. Make sure you are using the breakout board from the 2010 KOP, it is rated at +24vdc.
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