Section 4 • Repair ProceduresJanuary 2013Part No. 84793 GS-84 • GS-90 4 - 87MANIFOLDS7-10Valve CoilsHow to Test a CoilA properly functioning coil provides anelectromagnetic force which operates the solenoidvalve. Critical to normal operation is continuitywithin the coil. Zero resistance or infinite resistanceindicates the coil has failed.Since coil resistance is sensitive to temperature,resistance values outside specification canproduce erratic operation. When coil resistancedecreases below specification, amperageincreases. As resistance rises above specification,voltage increases.While valves may operate when coil resistance isoutside specification, maintaining coils withinspecification will help ensure proper valve functionover a wide range of operating temperatures.Electrocution/burn hazard. Contactwith electrically charged circuitscould result in death or seriousinjury. Remove all rings, watchesand other jewelry.Note: If the machine has been in operation, allowthe coil to cool at least 3 hours before performingthis test.1 Tag and disconnect the wiring from the coil tobe tested.2 Test the coil resistance using a multimeter setto resistance (Ω). Refer to the Valve CoilResistance Specification table.Result: If the resistance is not within theadjusted specification, plus or minus 10%,replace the coil.Valve Coil ResistanceSpecificationNote: The following coil resistance specificationsare at an ambient temperature of 68°F / 20°C. Asvalve coil resistance is sensitive to changes in airtemperature, the coil resistance will typicallyincrease or decrease by 4% for each 18°F / 20°Cthat your air temperature increases or decreasesfrom 68°F / 20°C.Description SpecificationProportional valve, 12V DC 4.1Ω(schematic item AD)DO3 valve, 3 position 4 way, 10V DC 3.6Ω(schematic items AG and AK)Solenoid valve, 3 position 4 way 7.2Ω10V DC with diode (schematic item AH)Solenoid valve, 2 position 2 way 10V DC 5.5Ω(schematic items CA, CB, CC and CD)Solenoid valve, 2 position 3 way 6Ω10V DC (schematic item AL)Solenoid valve, 2 position 2 way 7.5Ω12V DC with diode (schematic item DA)Solenoid valve, 2 position 3 way 10Ω12V DC with diode (schematic items DE and DF)Solenoid valve, 2 position 2 way 10Ω12V DC with diode (schematic item DG)Solenoid valve, 2 position 3 way 7Ω10V DC with diode (schematic items EF and EJ)Solenoid valve, 2 position 3 way 6Ω10V DC (schematic item FC)
