Circuits

32 Three-Wire Circuit with Multiple Push Buttons

Multiple pushbutton circuit

This circuit is functionally identical to the previously discussed, but allows control of the motor from two different locations, often called “local” and “remote” stations.

As a rule, a motor can be controlled from any number of locations provided that we follow these simple rules:

  1. Wire all stop buttons in with each other,
  2. Wire all start buttons in with each other, and
  3. Connect the holding contact in parallel with the start buttons.

For the above example, we will only consider two push-button stations, but the principle can be scaled up to include any number of pushbutton stations.

With all the control current going through the normally closed contacts of the stop buttons, pushing any one will interrupt the circuit and disconnect the . Pushing any start pushbutton will provide a path for current to energize the motor starter.

Once energized, the will close, allowing the start button to be released, and the circuit will now run while providing until either an occurs or a stop button is pressed.

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Basic Motor Control by Aaron Lee and Chad Flinn is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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