have a couple motor control questions.
I have a large lumber saw that has a conveyor that came with the saw. the conveyor is not long enough so the company added there own 2nd conveyor. the supplied conveyor is controlled and powered from the saw.
I can power added conveyor from a separate source but would like to control it from same switch as the supplied conveyor.
my two options
#1 add a motor contactor with a 480 volt coil so when the 1st conveyor starts the 2nd conveyor will as well.
#2 steal 120 volt control power from control panel and run it to the contactor for the added conveyor.
Are both legal?
will added load of coil draw cause issues with motor loads. ?
using 480 volt coil power is the easiest option for the way things are wired?
I have a large lumber saw that has a conveyor that came with the saw. the conveyor is not long enough so the company added there own 2nd conveyor. the supplied conveyor is controlled and powered from the saw.
I can power added conveyor from a separate source but would like to control it from same switch as the supplied conveyor.
my two options
#1 add a motor contactor with a 480 volt coil so when the 1st conveyor starts the 2nd conveyor will as well.
#2 steal 120 volt control power from control panel and run it to the contactor for the added conveyor.
Are both legal?
will added load of coil draw cause issues with motor loads. ?
using 480 volt coil power is the easiest option for the way things are wired?