Thanks everyone for the advice. I am still waiting on a response, but I messaged my employer about this to further see why he doesn't want relays and maybe ask about mechanically latched relays as you recommended. There are, I'm sure, actual emergency stops in place. I think the purpose of these...
The person I am working for doesn't want to use relays simply because they need to be powered. He wants me to look into alternative solutions like stack-able contacts or shunt trip breakers. I'm having a hard time researching and coming up with anything relevant though. Thank you for the help so...
So I have a question about a problem I am trying to solve. Currently, an eight contact push button is being used to stop machines in case of a fire or other catastrophe, however there are not enough contacts for all the machines that need to be turned off in such a situation. I need to know if...