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Looking 4 low $ dual-coil solenoid driver module alternative

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paulsurrey

Electrical
Apr 15, 2003
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I am Looking 4 a low $ dual-coil solenoid driver module alternative.
The current application runs a solenoid with 60A pull coil and 1A hold coil via a 'coil commander' module. This module is some non-electronic device which times the pull time to 1.5 seconds and prevents repetitive pulling which causes overheating of the solenoid and wiring. The module is costly and I am thinking there may be some way to use a simple circuit (maybe varistor and relay) to replace the timer module.
I wouls appreciate any ideas, especially if someone has done something similar before.
 
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