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Compensated performance of a solenoid valve based on environmental conditions and product life

  • US 9,684,310 B2
  • Filed: 07/17/2015
  • Issued: 06/20/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for a solenoid operated valve, comprising:

  • a valve having an inlet and an outlet;

    a solenoid coupled with the valve and having a coil;

    a controller coupled with the solenoid;

    an environmental sensor coupled with the controller;

    a power source coupled to the controller; and

    a database of predetermined adjustments in power to the solenoid depending on environmental conditions;

    wherein the controller is configured to adjust power to the solenoid by one of the predetermined adjustments in power in the database based on input from the environmental sensor; and

    wherein the controller is further configured to count a number of operational cycles of the solenoid and the database contains predetermined adjustments in power to the solenoid depending on the number of operational cycles of the solenoid.

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