Re: automation for dust collector

["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Note: for code compliance you should consider routing the cables powering the tools through a small electrical box mounted near the
breaker panel.  Inspectors don't like "foreign objects" in the breaker panel, even ones designed for the application.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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"Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:l8SdnS06XtWV1CjYnZ2dnUVZ_uyknZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> I have a wood shop in my basement and would
>> like to automate the startup/shutdown of my
>> dust collector unit.  It is a 220v unit plumbed
>> to 4 separate power tools (3 are 110v, 1 is 220v).
>> My ideal configuration would be to have the dust
>> collector start immediately when any of the 4
>> tools are powerd on, and remain on for a few
>> seconds after the tool is turned off.
>
> Hi Hank,
>
> Use current sensing switches at the breaker panel
> to throw a timer any time the tools are in use. You'll
> need at least 2 sensors since the 220VAC tool is
> on a separate breaker pair from the others.  The
> timer should be set to stay on while the trigger is
> hot and then begin a countdown to shutoff.  Altronix
> and ELK Products both make a number of timers.
> ELK also makes a decent 220VAC relay which can
> be controlled by low voltage and/or X10 signal.  I
> prefer the wired input to X10 but it does give you
> the option.
>
> The ELK control module is their model ELK-9100.
> There's detailed info on it at:
> www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-9100.htm
>
> The ELK-960 is a timer module.  Here's a URL for it:
> http://www.elkproducts.com/products/elk-960.htm
>
> Altronix' timer is model 6062.  Following is the URL:
> http://www.altronix.com/index.php?pid=2&model_num=6062
>
> Finally, the Altronix relay module is a RAC120:
> http://www.altronix.com/index.php?pid=2&model_num=RAC120
>
> Note that the ELK module is the only one that's
> fully enclosed.  In a dust environment that might
> be the better choice.  It is also designed to be
> installed directly onto an electrical cabinet,
> making it possible to fit the unit onto the outside
> of the breaker panel similar to a doorbell
> transformer.
>
> There are lots of other good brands available.
> I happen sell ELK and Altronix online so I'm a
> little biased in their favor.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
>
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