I’ve worked in a factory for almost fifteen years, and hear the term “solenoid” tossed around a lot by maintenance. I have no idea what one is, so I smile and nod.
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In your setting a solenoid is going to function similar to a relay. A solenoid valve for example is going to take a signal from the PLC and use it to open a pressurized air valve and send it to a pneumatic cylinder. The electrical portion and pneumatic valve portion come as a single unit.
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