Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
PART I: Testing
CH 1: Testing of Solenoid Coils
CH 2: Testing of Solenoid Actuators
CH 3: Testing of Solenoid Valves
CH 4: Proportional Solenoid Actuators and Valves
CH 5: Testing of Clutches and Brakes
CH 6: Testing of Contactors and Relays
PART II: Electronic Controls
CH 7: DC/AC Voltage and Current Control
CH 8: Coil Back EMF Suppression and Contact Arc Suppression
CH 9: Peak-and-Hold Control
CH 10: Proportional Control (Linear/PWM/PhaseControl)
CH 11: Adding Feedback – Position, Force, Pressure, Flow, and Other Sensors

About the Author

Robert M. Haney, PE, is an electrical engineering consultant and adjunct instructor with nearly 40 years’ experience in the design, application, and field support of electronic controls and test equipment with United Technologies, Caterpillar, Delco Electronics, and other companies. He has taught at several institutions, including Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and holds a U.S. patent (assigned to J.I. Case) on a tractor draft control system that uses solenoid coils as sensors.