hello
First I want to say thank you for the help with the first part of my project. "wiring the potentiometer"
Now. The second part. the potentiomer is the input for a Microcontroller.
The output (digital) of my PIC will go to control a device called a Solenoid Valve
this solenoid valve functions with 12 V. and it has two wires. I suppose one of them will go to "ground"??
Do I need a Transistor to do this??
What is the simplest way to wire this?
the solenoid valve I am using is the GA010E1-25 from Koganei (3-port)
http://ww1.koganei.co.jp/en/shop/goods/series.aspx?category=B010050000&series=B010050010
Koganei GA010E1-25
so the valve has
operatin voltage range 12V(10.8~13.2)
current 84 mA
power compsumption 1.0 W
insulation resistance over 100 MΩ
I am thinking something like a resistor and then a transistor to activate the valve.
but I dont know what is the appropriate value of the resistor (or if I have to use one) and even less what kind of transistor I have to use.
If any of you has experience with Solenoid Valves, some help will really appreciated.
Kansai.
First I want to say thank you for the help with the first part of my project. "wiring the potentiometer"
Now. The second part. the potentiomer is the input for a Microcontroller.
The output (digital) of my PIC will go to control a device called a Solenoid Valve
this solenoid valve functions with 12 V. and it has two wires. I suppose one of them will go to "ground"??
Do I need a Transistor to do this??
What is the simplest way to wire this?
the solenoid valve I am using is the GA010E1-25 from Koganei (3-port)
http://ww1.koganei.co.jp/en/shop/goods/series.aspx?category=B010050000&series=B010050010
Koganei GA010E1-25
so the valve has
operatin voltage range 12V(10.8~13.2)
current 84 mA
power compsumption 1.0 W
insulation resistance over 100 MΩ
I am thinking something like a resistor and then a transistor to activate the valve.
Rich (BB code):
12V
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---[res]-------[Trans]
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[valve]
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Ground
If any of you has experience with Solenoid Valves, some help will really appreciated.
Kansai.
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