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Using USB-6525 solid-state relay module to control 25VDC solenoid valves, are flyback diodes necessary?

Using USB-6525 solid-state relay module to control 25VDC solenoid valves, are flyback diodes necessary?

‎07-29-2011 06:23 AM

We will be using USB-6525 to drive solenoid valves.  The solenoid valves operate at 24VDC at 300 milliAmps.

Do I need to add flyback diodes between the solenoid valves and the USB-6525 to protect against flyback currents?

 

thank you,

Buddy Ehrlich

sehrlich@cytonomest.com

 

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Re: Using USB-6525 solid-state relay module to control 25VDC solenoid valves, are flyback diodes necessary?

‎07-29-2011 11:22 AM

Yes, and actually the diodes are in parallel with the valves. 1N400x series are typically used.

 

Refer to pages 11 and 12 of the manual:

 

http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/371818b.pdf

 

-AK2DM

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