Another problem

Another problem

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16 September 2022 at 13:59 #613781
Haydn Callow
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Hi, I’ve bought a 5 pin stop/start switch ….I think I should have got a 4 pin one.

I’ve wired the 5 pin in the cable between the wall plug and the drum switch…easy enough but when I press the green start button the lathe springs to life but when I release the green button the lathe stops. I think the green button should stay down until I press the red stop button. The small 5th pin is not in use.

Can I somehow use the 5 pin switch ? Or do I need a 4 pin ?
thanks in advance.
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16 September 2022 at 13:59 #32283
Haydn Callow
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5 pin stop start switch
16 September 2022 at 14:15 #613784
Dave Halford
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A lot of the cheap start/stop switches are like doorbell push switches and designed to operate a relay, you need a latching type. The number of pins is irrelevant.
16 September 2022 at 14:47 #613786
Robert Atkinson 2
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can you provide a link to the switch you bought please? Otherwise we are just guessing which helps no one.

That said you probably just need to add a link on the back of the switch.

Robert G8RPi.

Edited By Robert Atkinson 2 on 16/09/2022 14:48:49
16 September 2022 at 15:41 #613795
Haydn Callow
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Hi, yes sussed it and all good now….had 13 and 23 input. 14 and 24 out…..then a 5th pin A……just connected A to 24 and all good

Thanks
17 September 2022 at 10:32 #613901
Anthony Knights
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"A" is obviously the feed to the solenoid, which operates and holds the contacts closed, now you have connected it to the outgoing supply.
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