Universal control module for a reversing contactor

A method for controlling a first contactor and a second contactor defining, at least in part, a reversing contactor, the method comprising the steps of:

• mounting a control module to the first contactor and to the second contactor, wherein the control module includes:
• a housing,
• a first connector extending from the housing and configured to engage the first contactor, and
• a second connector extending from the housing and configured to engage the second contactor;
• receiving at a third connector in the control module a first command signal and a second command signal, wherein the first command signal controls operation of the first contactor and the second command signal controls operation of the second contactor;
• transmitting the first command signal and the second command signal from the third connector to an interlock circuit mounted within the housing;
• verifying that the second contactor is open with the interlock circuit prior to transmitting the first command signal to the first contactor via the first connector;
• and
• verifying that the first contactor is open with the interlock circuit prior to transmitting the second command signal to the second contactor via the second connector.

A control module for a first contactor and a second contactor defining, at least in part, a reversing contactor, the control module comprising:

• a housing configured to be mounted to the first contactor and to the second contactor;
• a first connector configured to receive a complementary control connector via a first opening in the housing;
• a first circuit board mounted within the housing;
• a second connector mounted to the first circuit board and extending through a second opening in the housing, wherein the second connector is configured to connect to the first contactor;
• a second circuit board mounted within the housing;
• and
• a third connector mounted to the second circuit board and extending through a third opening in the housing, wherein the third connector is configured to connect to the second contactor, wherein:
• the complementary control connector is configured to deliver a first command signal and a second command signal to the control module,
• the first command signal is conducted from the first connector to the second connector to control operation of the first contactor,
• the second command signal is conducted from the first connector to the third connector to control operation of the second contactor, and
• the housing has an adjustable width and is configured to mount to first and second contactors of varying widths.