Re: Solid state relay for Router with "softstart"

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Jon Elson <elson@p...> wrote:

>
>
> Jeff wrote:
>
> >Hi
> >
> >I hope this isn't off topic. I just bought a new router that
> >has "softstart" My relay that opperates it is a solid state relay
> >rated at 25amps 24-330 volts AC The relay will not work now with

the

> >new router. It works fine with my other router that doesn't
> >have "softstart" I relize the softstart is the problem and if I

plug

> >something else into the outlet then it starts fine.. I suppose I
> >could just buy a new relay but am wonder if there is a way to get
> >this relay to work with the "softstart" router... Maybe a

resistor?

> >
> >
> The SCR (or whatever) control in the new router is drawing pulses

of

> current, then letting the
> SCRs in the SSR shut off during the gaps. You could put a "spindle

on"

> warning light on
> the machine, like the big guys, although only the deaf would likely

need

> such a device.
> A resistor, or small capacitor across the line would likely do

well, too.

>
> Jon

Thanks Jon..... You know I actually thought about putting a nice
flashing yellow light on it! lol but figured people would think I'm
crazier than I really am...haha.