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Snubber diode on a solenoid?

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:42 am
by Greolt
I know the manual does not show snubber diode on solenoid output but just wanted to check if one was needed.

AXBB-E 3 x 24v solenoids in parallel, driven by one isolated output, O4

Wired as per manual except there are three in parallel.

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Re: Snubber diode on a solenoid?

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:51 am
by beefy
Hi Greolt,

I always put a diode in parallel with any inductive load I'm controlling. Of course you have to connect it the right way around so it's not causing a short circuit when you apply power to the relay.

Keith