Hey all,
Apologies if this exposes my lack of electrical knowledge.
I know that you can use auxiliary M codes (M21-26) to trigger external devices. I would like to use one to trigger a solenoid valve and supply air from a second source. The solenoid I have uses 120V AC power. I BELIEVE that means that I will need to use a relay in between the IO board and the solenoid valve as, by looking at it, the IO board doesnt appear to me to have been designed to run 110 through the aux M code terminals. I also BELIEVE that the I/O board outputs 5 volts when the M code is executed. So, I THINK need to find a relay that uses 5v to switch but will take a 120v input to supply to the solenoid when closed. Also, if anyone knows the best place in the cabinet to tap for 110v power that would be helpful too. Possibly the GFCI?
Is anyone able to verify or correct any of that? Thanks so much in advance.
Apologies if this exposes my lack of electrical knowledge.
I know that you can use auxiliary M codes (M21-26) to trigger external devices. I would like to use one to trigger a solenoid valve and supply air from a second source. The solenoid I have uses 120V AC power. I BELIEVE that means that I will need to use a relay in between the IO board and the solenoid valve as, by looking at it, the IO board doesnt appear to me to have been designed to run 110 through the aux M code terminals. I also BELIEVE that the I/O board outputs 5 volts when the M code is executed. So, I THINK need to find a relay that uses 5v to switch but will take a 120v input to supply to the solenoid when closed. Also, if anyone knows the best place in the cabinet to tap for 110v power that would be helpful too. Possibly the GFCI?
Is anyone able to verify or correct any of that? Thanks so much in advance.