TECHNICAL TIPS
Pilot Devices, Push Buttons & Emergency Stops
March 2016
D7P-POT Potentiometer Wiring
How do you wire the D7P-POT* potentiometers? Why are there three terminals on the potentiometer? Depending on your circuit, application or how the device is to be used, you may only need to wire two of the terminals.
May 2015
What control circuit options are available on KWIKstarters?
What cover controls do KWIKstarters have? Why can’t I have an HOA or Pilot Light only on the larger KWIKstarters? What does the wire size have to do with the cover control options? What is the difference between remote control and without remote control? The cover control options for these compact starters vary depending on the KWIKstarter size and function.
March 2015
Deciphering UL and CSA Certification Markings
Deciphering the differences between the many UL and CSA marks can be a bit confusing at times. While both apply to standards of equipment in the United States and Canada, they are not the same or interchangeable.
June 2014
Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) and Control Circuits
Do the components in a control circuit have a short circuit current rating? UL and NEC rules define which components in a control panel require a short circuit current rating.
March 2013
Selecting the right illumination device
Selecting illumination types for signaling devices and indicator lights.
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March 2013
Emergency Stop Push Buttons
Global standards governing the use of Emergency Stop push buttons.
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March 2013
IEC vs. NEMA style Push Buttons
Comparing IEC style push buttons to NEMA style push buttons.
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July 2007
Auxiliary Contact Block Performance and Selection
A combination of many factors can affect the dependability, life expectancy, and suitability of an auxiliary contact block in any given application. Understanding the most important of those factors can help you select the best switch for your needs.
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