control of solenoid valve

Marcusone

Joined Apr 25, 2015
6
the one you link will draw power to open the valve (you can not control via voltage how open it is; its ether open (via 12v energized) or closed (no power)).
 

BillB3857

Joined Feb 28, 2009
2,571
Valves similar to the one linked to in post #1 usually use the supply side pressure to assist in closing the valve. When the solenoid is energized, a small bleed port is opened in the diaphragm which allows the pressure holding the valve closed to bleed off and the valve to open. This type valve is not designed to modulate flow, just full or none.
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
28,696
what do you mean by "these"?
Ones that will perform the task you describe via PWM etc.
They are called proportional valves as the pilot spool is moved 'proportionally' according to the applied signal. They are used with an appropriate amplifier in closed circuit control of hydraulic equipment and are very expensive compared to the simple single movement spool valve.
Max.
 

M Tate

Joined Aug 5, 2015
1
Your problem may be not on the electrical side. I notice that this valve is a pilot-operated valve, not a direct acting solenoid.
 
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