Contactor with auxillary contacts

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The discussion focuses on automating a three-phase pump using a three-phase contactor with auxiliary contacts and a float switch. The setup includes a 220-volt coil contactor, a single-phase float switch, and a manual on/off switch for the pump. Key components mentioned are fuses, an overload relay, and a changeover switch for manual and automatic operation. The user seeks detailed connection instructions for this configuration.

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Hi,

i want to make automatic on/off the 3 phase pump with float switch and 3 phase contactor(with auxillary contacts) for my tank.

i have,
1. contactor with auxillary contacts(3 phase contactor , a1,a2 coil voltage 220volts, no and nc)
2. Float switch(single phase)
3. with this i want to put Manual On/Off switch for pump(no , nc)

i want the connection details, can anyone help?
 
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Please refer to attached page and following descriptions.

F1: Fuses
Q11:Contactor or automatic star-delta starter
F2: Overload relay with reclosing lockout
F8: Float switch 1-pole (circuit: pump full)
S1: Changeover switch (MANUAL-OFF-AUTO)
F9: Float switch 1-pole (circuit: pump full)
M1: Pump motor a Cable with float, counterweight, pulleys and clamps
b :Storage tank
c: Pressure pipe
d :Centrifugal (or reciprocating) pump
e :Outlet
f :Suction pipe with filter
g: Water-failure monitoring by means of a float switch
h: Well


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