hi there - first question on this forum. thanks
i have a question about solenoids. i have a project which requires using 10 push type solenoids, i have sourced one online which i think is appropriate - a 'push' type, 12v 1amp one. i will be controlling them using a Crestron touchpanel and processor. i am quite new to these principles and from what i can see of the solenoid i have found, there are two wires coming from it which i figure would go to a power supply and to the relay port on the processor which would act as a switch to turn it on or off. so, psu - relay output - solenoid, wired in a circle.
my question is : if i am to use 10 solenoids then is there some kind of mains supply which could supply 10 of them with power at the same time so that i don't have to buy 10 separate PSU's? there would be a maximum of all ten solenoids being 'on' at once. or is there some kind of wiring schematic which would allow for powering 10 solenoids from one psu? or am i getting the wrong end of the stick?
i hope this makes sense. many thanks for any guidance and advice
i have a question about solenoids. i have a project which requires using 10 push type solenoids, i have sourced one online which i think is appropriate - a 'push' type, 12v 1amp one. i will be controlling them using a Crestron touchpanel and processor. i am quite new to these principles and from what i can see of the solenoid i have found, there are two wires coming from it which i figure would go to a power supply and to the relay port on the processor which would act as a switch to turn it on or off. so, psu - relay output - solenoid, wired in a circle.
my question is : if i am to use 10 solenoids then is there some kind of mains supply which could supply 10 of them with power at the same time so that i don't have to buy 10 separate PSU's? there would be a maximum of all ten solenoids being 'on' at once. or is there some kind of wiring schematic which would allow for powering 10 solenoids from one psu? or am i getting the wrong end of the stick?
i hope this makes sense. many thanks for any guidance and advice