hi there, i need an 'off the shelf'  device which can trigger up to 6
or 8 solenoids
with .01 second accuracy. the application is the timing of pneumatic
and mechanical actuators for a high speed video shot. since we'll be
shooting at 1200 frames per second 1 sec will be 40 seconds on screen,
hence the need for .01 sec accuracy.  devices to be triggered are low
power 110ac solenoids.
thanks

Hi,
Important question do you want to swich them independent from each
other or dependent.? An " off the shelf solution" is to buy an
interface for your computer and swich with the software that comes
with it. Under $100, your problem is solved. Please mail me for
further details.
Prof. Kees

1.  ?1200 frames/second? translates to .0008 seconds per frame, hence
the required accuracy would appear to be .0008 seconds or better.

2.  These solenoids are described as ?low power 110vac?.  Residential
power in the U.S. is a 60 Hz sinewave whose instantaneous amplitude
varies over e.g. a 10:1 range during each 10-frame interval (at 1200
frames/sec).  The solenoids would need to be powered (via trigger
switches) from a DC supply.

3.  Ideally, each of the 8 solenoids would be triggered independently,
so that each timing signal could be ?trimmed? independently +- a few
milliseconds, to compensate for solenoid-to-solenoid variability, to
achieve exact simultaneity.