Solenoid test procedure – Ramsey Winch RE-8000/10000/12000/12000X User Manual

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Steps to follow when testing current fl ow through DC solenoids. It should be noted that
when testing a 12 volt or 24 volt solenoid, the DC motor and battery must be of the same
voltage.

To test the solenoids: (See Figure 1).

1. Securely clamp a motor to a bench or work surface.
2. Attach a jumper wire from (A) terminal on the motor to one of the fi eld terminals on the
motor,

(F-2).

3. Attach the other motor fi eld terminal (F-1) to one of the side terminals of the solenoid.
4. Ground the solenoid to the motor with a wire as shown.
5. Attach positive (+) battery wire to the opposite side terminal of the solenoid. Ground

the negative(-) battery wire to the motor isolated ground terminal.

6. Touch "hot" wire, from the positive battery terminal, to small terminal of the solenoid.
7. The motor should now be running if the solenoid is good. If not, make sure the motor

will run directly from the battery.

8. To test the upper contacts use the same hookup except use the top terminals. (See
Figure

2).

When the "hot" wire is touched to the small terminal the motor will stop operating. The
top terminals are normally closed; ie: connected, and the side terminals open, or not con-
nected. When the solenoid operates, the top terminals are disconnected and the side
terminals are connected. Take care not to bring hot wires into contact with ground in
order to prevent electrical arcing.

ISOLATED GROUND

TERMINAL

BATTERY

FIGURE-1

GROUND WIRE(-) FROM

SOLENOID TO MOTOR

MOTOR

SOLENOID

(TOP TERMINALS)

SIDE

(SMALL)