Hi , I am converting a 3ph motor to run from a single phase inverter. All works fine but I would like to use remote switches to run the inverter instead of the buttons on the inverter itself. It makes sense to use the buttons on the machine (a cinema projector ) . Looking inside the machine there appears to be two magnetic contact switches in line with the 3ph to the motor. Using the inv I am currently by passing these switches but if I apply single ph to the terminal strip inside the machine and press the start button , one contact closes followed by the second. I think what is designed to happen is that the first one closes and sends 3ph through some resistors to provide a soft start , and then a timer cuts the 2nd mag contact in (and the 1st out) when the machine is at speed. My question is could I use one of these contacters to provide a run signal for the inverter. Obviously I will disconnect the original 3ph arrangement as this is no longer needed. Sorry so long winded!