Re: Relay to operate soliniod or other idea?

By far, the simplest way is to use a solid state relay.

I'm pretty sure you can find them that will be driven directly from
the parallel port without any need for an interface board or breakout
board.

Dave





--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "shelbyshepherd2002"
<cabrillo_shepherd@m...> wrote:

> I am using Yeager CNCPRO to contol an X Y table. Can someone

suggest

> the solution to trigger an electric solinoid (12 or 24 volt) switch
> for an air ram?
> The table will move 50 mm then stops and the ram activates, this
> process goes for 30 times and then back to the start.
> If a relay is used what type is needed to suit and how is it wired
> into the system?
> If someone out there has a better idea, I would like to know there
> thoughts.
>
> Thanks
> Shelby