WHITE (11) connects to (5) which is connected to both capacitors in parallel, then goes to (7) which is U1 on the motor. The numbers in parenthesis match the numbers on the wiring diagram on the winch above. Ok, on the winch/motor side this is what I believe I have. An upward press also completes the circuit between the green and black, and a downward press completes the circuit between the red and black. So a press in either direction completes a circuit between the green and white. So looking at the switch (last picture of previous post) with the wiring going up, on the left side both outer posts are wired to the green wire which is also the right side top post. On the right, the circuit is closed between the center and the post in the direction you are pushing. The switch has 6 posts and using my multi-meter I see when I push the switch, on the left side the circuit is closed between the center pin and the opposite side post, and visa versa. I think I'll need to make another post with some more pictures to explain it.Īnd here is a picture of the wiring diagram shown where the winch wiring is located. I don't fully understand the current circuit, and need to figure out how to use my new simpler control mechanism to do the same thing without the 4 wires, and retain the capacitors. It looks like I have a limit of 6 pictures per post so I just show the wiring and not the capacitors but I can add a picture of the capacitors in a followup post if need be. It uses 4 wires and 2 x CBB1 80uF 250VAC 50/60Hz capacitors (located near the motor). ![]() The real reason for me seeking help, is the second control. But other than this, the new control wiring will work perfectly here so I'm good. ![]() I don't think it matters as I will retain this, but I'd like to understand it better. The way it's wired makes me think it's in parallel - is that correct? I did some reading but don't understand the difference between a start capacitor and run capacitor. This also makes sense to me but I don't fully understand the the purpose of the capacitor. One provides power and when you press the switch in one direction it completes the circuit to one of the other wires. The trolley control has a 16 uF 450VAC 50/60hz capacitor inside the control body and 3 wires to the rocker switch. The two existing controls are slightly different. This is consistent with my expectations and I completely understand this. One is "common" providing power and when you press a button, it completes a circuit with the common wire and one of the other 4. The new control has 4 buttons and 5 wires. I now want to combine these controls into a single control (they call them pendants) with four buttons as well as extend the length of the control cable. Here is what it looks like with the power sources combined, mainly as a point of referenceīoth the trolley and winch have their own controls, each with a single rocker switch to run the motor in one direction or another. I installed an I-beam on the ceiling of my garage and put a motorized trolley on it, and mounted an electric winch onto the trolley. I'll try not get too long winded, but here is some background on my project.
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