Dust collector remote

[beaufortwoodsy]

I know there are many posts about remote control for dust collectors. I have used a Rube Goldberg remote based on a garage door opener and a few relays. I built it over ten years ago, the beauty of it is I have been able to purchase really cheap remotes at yard sales etc. and put them all over the shop. This system uses the remote to switch a 24 volt relay which closes a 120 momentary switch on the other side of the relay. I then added a washing machine electromagnetic relay with an arm to close a push button switch. The mechanical arm broke from the frame, so I am looking for an altermative method of switching on the dust collector. I have tried several other relays but cannot find any that stay on after I let go of the remote switch. Any suggestions for a cheap or recycled relay that will "stay on" and go off at the next press of the remote??
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[nicemac]

I use a Fasco H230B relay with a Lamson HW2190 wireless switch. Total cost of the relay and remote transmitter w/remote is about $35.

http://www.cshincorporated.com/product_info.php?products_id=3231

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290269

This gets rid of the garage door remotes, but is a cheap, reliable setup.

 

[beaufortwoodsy]

That is probably a good solution, but I have 5 remotes so I can control the dust collector from all the machines in the shop. Can you program other remotes to the Ace switch ? I have one of those remote switches I use for outdoor Christmas lights. One remote is fine for that application.
Thanks for the info

 

[nicemac]

That is probably a good solution, but I have 5 remotes so I can control the dust collector from all the machines in the shop. Can you program other remotes to the Ace switch ? I have one of those remote switches I use for outdoor Christmas lights. One remote is fine for that application.
Thanks for the info

I am not sure if you can program other remotes to this receiver. I do know the receiver has multiple frequencies so you can set other remotes NOT to operate a particular receiver. Hope that made sense...

 

[Mt. Gomer]

That is probably a good solution, but I have 5 remotes so I can control the dust collector from all the machines in the shop. Can you program other remotes to the Ace switch ? I have one of those remote switches I use for outdoor Christmas lights. One remote is fine for that application.
Thanks for the info

This sound like a really cool solutions. Can you provide more Details for the more us more challanged in electrical engineering? Perhaps a How to in the tips and tricks section?

We'd be forever greatful!

 

[MrAudio815]

I use a Fasco H230B relay with a Lamson HW2190 wireless switch. Total cost of the relay and remote transmitter w/remote is about $35.

http://www.cshincorporated.com/product_info.php?products_id=3231

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1290269

This gets rid of the garage door remotes, but is a cheap, reliable setup.

I can see how the Ace hardware remote will work, but what is that 30 amp contactor for? How do you wire that in? Do you have Schematics or a How to.

We would Greatly Appreciate it~!

And Maybe I would be able to make a few more things with the time I save from manually turning on the DC.

Thanks again,

Matthew

 

[McRabbet]

Matthew:

The Lamson remote power switch provides a source of 120V power that is wired to the coil of the Fasco contactor. The Fasco has a pair of 30Amp contacts for the two hot leads for 220V that supply the motor on the DC. I use this same pair of devices and mounted the H230B in a Carlon 6" x 6" x 4" box. I used an inexpensive outdoor extension cord and cut the female end off. The black and white leads connect to the H230B coil leads inside the box and the plug end goes into the Lamson remote switch.

HTH.

 

[nicemac]

Matthew:

The Lamson remote power switch provides a source of 120V power that is wired to the coil of the Fasco contactor. The Fasco has a pair of 30Amp contacts for the two hot leads for 220V that supply the motor on the DC. I use this same pair of devices and mounted the H230B in a Carlon 6" x 6" x 4" box. I used an inexpensive outdoor extension cord and cut the female end off. The black and white leads connect to the H230B coil leads inside the box and the plug end goes into the Lamson remote switch.

HTH.

This all assumes you are using a 220 DC. If you are using a 110 DC, all you need is the Lamson.

 

[McRabbet]

This all assumes you are using a 220 DC. If you are using a 110 DC, all you need is the Lamson.

I would doubt that the Lamson will last very long switching even a 1 HP dust collector motor on and off -- it is rated for non-inductive loads (resistive loads like lights are fine). You could still use the low-cost Fasco relay and supply 120 V power (black) for the DC through one side of the contactors -- they would last forever and the coil load on the remote is minimal (~500 mA). JMTC.

 

[Travis Porter]

Interesting solution. I have never considered gutting a garage door opener for parts....

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Ok, ok. Y'all have fired me up. I also have an excellent home made remote for my DC. My back is feeling a bit better and I'm hoping to get some shop time tomorrow. I'll try to get pictures, perhaps throw together a "How To".

Travis

 

[dstrbd488]

I'm thinking about just putting a clapper on mine then it'll just be "clap on, clap off":rotflm:

 

[junquecol]

Since I built, and installed my cyclone, I haven't had a remote. A sensor in the panel box detects when any of the machine circuits are live, and cuts DC on. After machine is shut down, "delay on break timer" allows for DC to run 10 sec. to clear pipes.

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Ok, as promised here is my DC remote:

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Here's an action shot:

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How To:

1. Find long strip of wood that will reach the button
2. Push button with wood

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