Proximity Switch To Activate Relay
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Printed Date: May 08, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Topic: Proximity Switch To Activate Relay
Posted By: highflyer2488
Subject: Proximity Switch To Activate Relay
Date Posted: December 26, 2023 at 7:11 PM
Update: I made a rookie mistake. The blue and black wires needed to be swapped. Once I did that, everything works as it should.
Hello,
I'm attempting to wire a proximity switch to allow a relay to bypass my clutch start switch. I've attached a sketch of how I have it wired, but I'm not getting the expected results. I thought the blue wire on a NPN switch was supposed to show ground when the switch is made up, but I think it just outputs a negative voltage so of course it's not working properly. Any help would be appreciated in solving this wiring issue.
Hello,
I'm attempting to wire a proximity switch to allow a relay to bypass my clutch start switch. I've attached a sketch of how I have it wired, but I'm not getting the expected results. I thought the blue wire on a NPN switch was supposed to show ground when the switch is made up, but I think it just outputs a negative voltage so of course it's not working properly. Any help would be appreciated in solving this wiring issue.