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Einhell Euromaster PES 160F - how to put together the kende switch HZ8B-20/3/4

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How should the cams and contacts be arranged in a Kende HZ8B-20/3/4 switch for an Einhell Euromaster PES 160F so the 230 V and 400 V settings work correctly?

The HZ8B-20/3/4 switch does not have one universal contact sequence, so you cannot determine the cam arrangement from the part number alone; you need the exact wiring diagram for your welder or to trace the actual connections in the switch [#17710907][#18527702] This switch exists in several versions, including 0/230, 230/0/400, and 6-position types, so the cam layout can differ even when the marking is the same [#18527702] One user reported that the copied diagram was wrong for his machine and that he had to rearrange the links and cams according to the actual welder before both 230 V and 400 V operation worked [#16993070] A later post also shared an original connection scheme for an Einhell BT-GW 150 using the same switch, reinforcing that the correct layout is model-specific [#18086939]
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  • #1 16986611
    123zbycho
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    Hello
    I purchased an Einhell Euromaster PES 160F with a kende HZ8B-20/3/4 switch. It does not give voltage to the secondary winding in the range of 230 V. According to this diagram of a similar CEN 160 F / 1 welder, it turned out to me that there is a bad connection and I connected it according to this diagram.
    Connection diagram of a switch with contact and transformer winding labels
    It turns out that there is no secondary voltage in the 230 V range, because it does not supply the primary voltage from the switch. I dismantled the switch to see what the contacts look like, it turns out that they are in very good condition. However, I have my doubts about the arrangement of the cams, it seems that when switching 400V / 0 / 230V, only the upper contacts work and both at one and the other voltage all 4 cams are closed, they are inverted with the cutouts facing up. In both positions the contacts 1-2, 5-6, 9-10, 13-14 close. It seems to me that this is a problem not the operation of the welder. I am asking for advice on what the contact sequence should be.
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  • #3 16987726
    123zbycho
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    This diagram from the forum seems to me to be a similar welder than mine. I also do not know what about the free contacts 4, 5, 9. As I compared with my connections, it differs a bit in terms of connections, but my connections are somehow incorrect, because 230 V applied to the contacts, which the switch cams do not connect with others, and 400 V is connected so that both parts of the winding are connected in series. It seems that they should work separately for each voltage. Despite this, the voltage on the secondary is 47 V and can be welded, or maybe it should be like that.
  • #4 16992410
    programator12
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    Hello
    I am assembling HZ8B-20/3/4, I have a problem with the last cam, I do not know what position it should be, when to close the contacts, will anyone help? I do not want to buy a new switch because it is two hundred.

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  • #5 16993070
    123zbycho
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    I got a little tired of this specificity of the linking sequence. The diagram in the first post was not suitable for this welder and I had to arrange the joints and cams in the switch according to my logic. It worked, the welder works at 230 and 400, the lights indicate correctly and the fan works at both voltages. The cams have 4 seating options. Below the arrangement of the cams in the position of the switch on the voltage of 400 V. I switched one of the terminal connectors on the switch in the middle part, but I do not remember which one.

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  • #6 16993993
    programator12
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    Thanks for the answer, but I mean the switch itself, whether in positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 there is a transition from 15 to 16 and 13 from 14 all the time to position. 0 has no transition. I have another flashing. it's just about the switch in the original. I undressed him because he was jamming and the last cam fell out, now he's scheming.

    Ok, I figured it out and it works, but it does not give the wire on the item. 1 and 2, but it was impossible to weld in these positions, so I have success.
    Thanks.
  • #7 16994355
    123zbycho
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    My switch, when the cams were all arranged in the same way, it is probably not original. Someone had to figure it out before, so the welder only worked on 400 V.
  • #8 17695287
    programator12
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    Hello
    This switch broke again (kende hz8b 20/3/4) it's time to buy a new one.
    I found two, different prices and the question is, does the cheaper one have the same cams in the middle?
    You can see that the jumpers are different, but the center should be the same, probably?
    I would move the jumpers on the outside from my old one.
    Do I think right? Will it work? I have 0 knowledge about welders.
    When removing the old one, I stuck the tape with the numbers on the switch on the wires, can you do that?
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  • #9 17696413
    programator12
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    Ok, the point is, is this switch factory the same, it comes with the cams inside, and the jumpers are adapted to different welding machines or devices?
    The question is, is the hz8b 20/3/4 switch standard inside? Do the cams in the middle differ, the jumpers I understand are different.
    There is the same switch for Einhella 150 190, but does it differ in the setting of these jumpers?
    Einhell Euromaster PES 160F - how to put together the kende switch HZ8B-20/3/4
  • #10 17710907
    Nix
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    You must have a switch wiring diagram.
    The symbol hz8b-20/3/4 itself does not necessarily define a specific switch with a specific connection system. Switches 230/400 can have a system, for example, with 3 contacts in the 230V position and 3 contacts in the 400V position, or 4 contacts in the 230V position and 3 contacts in the 400V position.

    There are also those which, apart from the above, have 1 or 2 closed contacts at 230V and 400V, and open in the "0" position.

    Einhel BT-GW 150 does not have a 230/400 switch, because it is only for 230V.
  • #11 17723387
    programator12
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    Thanks, to be sure, I bought this one for 150.
  • #12 17723620
    Nix
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    I repeat that the Einhel BT-GW 150 does not have a 230/400 switch because it is only on 230V.
  • #13 18086939
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    Original connection scheme for hz8b-20/3/4 (Einhel BT-GW 150)

    Gray is the bottom sections

    Einhell Euromaster PES 160F - how to put together the kende switch HZ8B-20/3/4
    Einhell Euromaster PES 160F - how to put together the kende switch HZ8B-20/3/4
  • #14 18527702
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    It is worth repeating after NIX that "The symbol hz8b-20/3/4 itself does not necessarily define a specific switch". Today I am rummaging around the welder about which it was in the first post. It seems that HZ8b-20/3/4 is available in at least three versions and probably the easiest way to distinguish them is the number of switches. Welders only on 230V, one switching 0/230. 230/400 welding machines, three switching 230/0/400 and the so-called automatic flaps with a switch in 6 positions. I have read a few threads and checked in several stores and it seems that not everyone gets it, and in one of the stores they offer in exchange for a withdrawn three-position switch - a Polish six-position product. Even in this thread there are pictures and descriptions of the various switches. Someone who came up with one symbol for many products had an imagination. The sad thing is that this is not an isolated case.
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  • #15 20521155
    damek4
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    What do you think about the connection below.
    400v short contacts: 1-2.5-6.9-10.13-14
    230v short contacts: 3-4,7-8,11-12,15-16
    Bridges: 1-3,7-11,10-14,14-16
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  • #16 20521208
    Nix
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    This is probably the diagram of the Einhell welding machine. If the transformer has such windings (the simplest 230-400V system, only 3 outputs), it can be connected in this way.
  • #17 20522991
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    Trafo has 4 leads, but the middle ones are connected together, I'm just wondering if I don't have reversed windings now because I have 0.4 Ohm at 230v and 0.6 Ohm at 400v
  • #18 20523073
    Nix
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    If you measure correctly (because fractions of an ohm is an ordinary multimeter in the 200-300ohm range, it "on average" accurately measures ...) then 0.6 ohm should actually correspond to 400V, if 0.4ohm is 230V.
  • #19 20523095
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    I measure in the range up to 200 Ohm, I corrected that diagram and retraced all the inputs and outputs to the switch, connected it and everything works.
  • #20 20523199
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    No to super !

    pzdr !

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around troubleshooting the connection of a Kende HZ8B-20/3/4 switch in an Einhell Euromaster PES 160F welder. The original poster reports issues with the secondary voltage not reaching 230V, suspecting a bad connection. Various users provide insights on the wiring diagram, noting discrepancies in connections and the functioning of the switch's cams. Some users successfully reconfigured the switch, allowing the welder to operate at both 230V and 400V. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the specific wiring configurations of the switch, as different models may have varying internal setups. Users also discuss the need for a wiring diagram and the potential for different versions of the HZ8B-20/3/4 switch, emphasizing that the switch's internal configuration can significantly affect its compatibility with different welding machines.
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FAQ

TL;DR: HZ8B‑20/3/4 exists in at least 3 versions, and “the symbol … does not necessarily define a specific switch.” Rewire by diagram, then set cams correctly. [Elektroda, wurba, post #18527702]

Why it matters: This FAQ helps owners fix 230/400 V switching and cam orientation on Einhell Euromaster PES 160F and similar welders.

Quick Facts

How do I wire an HZ8B‑20/3/4 for 230 V and 400 V on an Einhell PES 160F?

Start from a verified diagram, then set cam orientations to match the contact sequence. One owner fixed 230/400 V, indicators, and fan by rearranging cams (four seating options) and moving one terminal link. Document your links before changes. “It worked, the welder works at 230 and 400.” [Elektroda, 123zbycho, post #16993070]

Are all HZ8B‑20/3/4 switches identical inside?

No. The marking doesn’t define one internal scheme. Users report at least three versions with different switching counts and positions. Always get the specific wiring diagram for your unit and verify the switching map before swapping parts or jumpers. [Elektroda, wurba, post #18527702]

Does the Einhell BT‑GW 150 include a 230/400 V selector?

No. It’s a 230 V‑only machine, so it lacks a 230/400 V switch. Do not expect dual‑voltage behavior or attempt series/parallel primary changes on that model. Use the correct single‑voltage wiring. [Elektroda, Nix, post #17723620]

What happens if all cams are installed the same way?

A previous owner had all cams aligned identically. The welder then worked only at 400 V. Mixed cam orientation is required to realize different contact closures across positions. This is a common failure mode after disassembly. [Elektroda, 123zbycho, post #16994355]

Which contacts should close in 230 V vs 400 V on the example Einhell setup?

Example used by a forum member: 400 V shorts 1‑2, 5‑6, 9‑10, 13‑14; 230 V shorts 3‑4, 7‑8, 11‑12, 15‑16. Bridges used: 1‑3, 7‑11, 10‑14, 14‑16. Treat as a template, then verify continuity on your switch. [Elektroda, damek4, post #20521155]

My measured primary resistance is 0.4 Ω at 230 V and 0.6 Ω at 400 V—is that right?

Yes. That pattern makes sense because the 400 V configuration places more copper in series, increasing resistance. Use a meter suitable for sub‑ohm readings to avoid error. A contributor confirmed 0.6 Ω corresponds to 400 V. [Elektroda, Nix, post #20523073]

Pin 6 joins pin 5 on the diagram, but pin 5 seems unused—normal?

In some diagrams, a paired contact is shown though one side is not externally wired in certain positions. That can leave pin 5 floating at 230 V while 6 is the active feed. Verify with a continuity test per switch position. [Elektroda, wojtek 9007, post #16987021]

What if my transformer has four primary leads but the middle pair is tied together?

That indicates two primary halves with a common junction. You can realize 230 V (parallel) and 400 V (series) by routing through the selector per the wiring map. Check your tie point and measure continuity before powering. [Elektroda, damek4, post #20522991]

How can I confirm a rewired selector actually works before welding?

Trace every input and output to the switch, correct any mis‑routes, and re‑measure. One user retraced, reconnected, and reported everything worked afterward. Only then apply mains and test open‑circuit secondary. [Elektroda, damek4, post #20523095]

What secondary voltage should I expect when testing?

A user saw about 47 V on the secondary and could weld. Exact voltage depends on tap and design. Verify against your nameplate or manual if available. Record readings per position for repeatability. [Elektroda, 123zbycho, post #16987726]

Is there a simple three‑step method to rebuild and orient the cams?

  1. Label every wire and take photos of the terminal links.
  2. Bench‑test the bare switch, mapping which contacts close in each position.
  3. Refit cams to achieve the needed 230/0/400 sequence, then reinstall and verify indicators/fan. [Elektroda, 123zbycho, post #16993070]

I lost the last cam’s position—how should it behave through positions 1–6?

One owner noted transitions between terminals 15–16 and 13–14 across positions 1–6, with no transition at position 0. Use a continuity map to restore the intended sequence before wiring. [Elektroda, programator12, post #16993993]

Can I buy a cheaper HZ8B‑20/3/4 and move my external jumpers over?

Not safely without confirming internals. Experts insist on a wiring diagram because HZ8B‑20/3/4 does not define the same contact system. Verify switch logic first, then adapt jumpers if it matches. [Elektroda, Nix, post #17710907]

What’s a realistic budget for replacing this selector?

A forum user reported about 200 PLN for a new switch. Prices vary by supplier and version. Factor in time for mapping, since variants differ. Keep your old links as spares. [Elektroda, programator12, post #16992410]

Why do some versions show three vs four active contacts at 230 V or 400 V?

Different internal wafers close different numbers of poles per position. Some add always‑on auxiliary poles for lights or fans. “You must have a switch wiring diagram.” [Elektroda, Nix, post #17710907]

After fixing cam order, should the fan and lights work on both voltages?

Yes. One owner confirmed correct indicators and fan operation at 230 V and 400 V after rearranging cams and a middle terminal link. Test both positions after reassembly. [Elektroda, 123zbycho, post #16993070]
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