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7) connecting solenoids with diodes – Yaskawa 120 Series I/O Modules User Manual

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6.4 Precautions on Wiring

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Here, a dummy resistor can be connected in parallel with the input load to correct
the problem.

Assuming that the load will operate properly with a leakage current of 1.5 mA or
less, then the value of the dummy resistor R can be computed as follows:

Thus, the value for R should be 6 k

Ω or less.

If the resistance is too small, the amount of heat generation will increase, and a high
wattage will be required. Here, we will compute the wattage for a dummy resistor of
6 k

Ω.

Normally, about three times the computed value is used to allow surplus wattage.
A 5-W resistor would thus be used.

7) Connecting Solenoids with Diodes

Some solenoids used as the load of the AC Output Module may contain built-in
diodes.

Solenoids with diodes have an advantage in that they are driven by half-wave recti-
fication and thus require a lower activation current.

Abide by the following precautions when such diodes are used as a load for an AC
Output Module.

a) Overvoltage can be applied to the load when the output is OFF. The rectifying diode

must therefore be able to withstand a reverse voltage of 2

E or greater.

Fig. 6.19 Solenoids with Diode (1)

AC Output Module

Load device

Output

Dummy
resistor

Load impedance
ZL

Common

Load power supply
(100/200 VAC)

 R < 6 k

3 mA 

×                     < 1.5 mA

R

R + 6 k

W =                                              =                   = Approx. 1.7 W

(Power supply voltage)

R

2

(100 V

6 k

2

2

AC Output Module

Solenoid

Output

Rectifier diode

Leakage current = 5 mA

Flywheel

diode

Common

Load power supply

(100/200 VAC)