{"id":1544,"date":"2023-01-31T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gearmotorblog.wordpress.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:11:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T21:11:38","slug":"connect-a-reversing-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodine-electric.com\/blog\/connect-a-reversing-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Connect a Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-Wire (PSC) Gearmotor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Below information is from our latest Application Note<\/a> on how to connect and reverse our fixed-speed<\/strong>, 3-wire and 4-wire reversible, AC single-phase gearmotors and motors. We conclude our series of AC application notes with four examples of what types of  reversing switches<\/strong> an engineer or technician can use to reverse our stock gearmotors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Wire an Optional Reversing Switch to a 3- or 4-wire AC (PSC) Motor or Gearmotor (115VAC\/60Hz Models)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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These connection diagrams show how to wire an optional switch to reverse the direction of a 3-\u00a0or 4-wire Bodine\u00a0permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor\/gearmotor. All the wiring diagrams use variations of a double throw switch, with a center-off position. The purpose of the center-off position is to bring the gearmotor\u00a0to a complete stop before reversing its direction of rotation. This is necessary to prevent gearing damage. Table 1\u00a0(below) shows examples of switch manufacturers, part numbers and specifications recommended for use with Bodine products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To watch our How-To video<\/a><\/strong> on how to add a manual reversing switch to a Bodine 3-wire reversible PSC gearmotor or motor, click here<\/a>. Our video for 4-wire reversible PSC motors is linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3-\u00a0Wire-Reversible Bodine\u00a0AC Motor or Gearmotor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples 1 & 2 show how to connect a single- or double-pole switch to our 3-wire, PSC, fixed-speed AC gearmotors or motors.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Example 1-<\/strong> How to connect a single pole, double throw switch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Example 2-<\/strong> How to connect a double pole, double throw switch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

 4-Wire-Reversible Bodine AC Motor or Gearmotor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examples 3 & 4 show how to connect a three- or four-pole switch to our 4-wire, PSC, fixed-speed AC gearmotors or motors. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Example 3-<\/strong> How to connect a three pole, double throw switch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n
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Example 4-<\/strong> How to connect the four pole, double throw switch<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n