Hi I have a forward reverse controller for an actuator. I have 2 questions.
Is there a way I can wire it so I don't have to hold the button down for the actuator to fully extend or fully retract.
And I've lost the RF remote, is there a way I can buy another remote and set the frequency?

Thanks
Craig

 

Hi I have a forward reverse controller for an actuator. I have 2 questions.
Is there a way I can wire it so I don't have to hold the button down for the actuator to fully extend or fully retract.
And I've lost the RF remote, is there a way I can buy another remote and set the frequency?

Thanks
Craig

Given that there are status indicator lights describing various modes of operation, and the fact that it has inputs for limit switches, I wouldn't be surprised if it already has the capability of fully extending or retracting with a single button push. You might just need to change modes. Have you tried reading the manual? The pictures you shared don't tell us a whole lot. The manual should tell you what the different modes are, what they mean, how to use them, and how the wiring differs for different modes (if at all.)

As for pairing a new remote, you might get lucky, but I wouldn't count on it. If it is possible, again, you'd want to read the manual... or perhaps contact the manufacturer directly if that question isn't addressed in the manual.

 

The TS will need to add the arrangement with the limit switches, which are intended to stop over-running and damage. Yes there are ways to design a latching arrangement so that the motor will run until it reaches a position and then stop. That mode requires external limit switches arranged to operate when the desired position is reached. If the TS is not able or willing to do that then the answer is no.

 

Given that there are status indicator lights describing various modes of operation, and the fact that it has inputs for limit switches, I wouldn't be surprised if it already has the capability of fully extending or retracting with a single button push. You might just need to change modes. Have you tried reading the manual? The pictures you shared don't tell us a whole lot. The manual should tell you what the different modes are, what they mean, how to use them, and how the wiring differs for different modes (if at all.)

As for pairing a new remote, you might get lucky, but I wouldn't count on it. If it is possible, again, you'd want to read the manual... or perhaps contact the manufacturer directly if that question isn't addressed in the manual.

I've looked and there is no manual

 

The TS will need to add the arrangement with the limit switches, which are intended to stop over-running and damage. Yes there are ways to design a latching arrangement so that the motor will run until it reaches a position and then stop. That mode requires external limit switches arranged to operate when the desired position is reached. If the TS is not able or willing to do that then the answer is no.

Thanks for the reply.
I don't need the stroke to be limited, I'm happy for it to fully extend and retract because I've installed it in such away that its intended to fully extend/retract. What I eant us to press the button once and it retacts/extends. At the moment I have to hold the button.

 

I've looked and there is no manual

Where did those pics come from? Are there any more such pics that might help piece together the puzzle? If not, all you can do is guess at how it's programmed and how you would go about reconfiguring it.

 

Where did those pics come from? Are there any more such pics that might help piece together the puzzle? If not, all you can do is guess at how it's programmed and how you would go about reconfiguring it.

There a hundreds of these things sold online and the attached are generally the pics that accompany the item description.
I have no idea about electronics so the best I can do is by another one
Do you know if any controllers that are wifi operated, so I could open and close remotely?
Thanks for replying!

 

Thanks for the reply.
I don't need the stroke to be limited, I'm happy for it to fully extend and retract because I've installed it in such away that its intended to fully extend/retract. What I eant us to press the button once and it retacts/extends. At the moment I have to hold the button.

If there is presently no way to stop the actuator except releasing the button then limit switches will need to be added to remove the drive power when the end of the stroke is reached. This is based on the guess that it does not automatically switch off at the end of the stroke.

 

It does have a limit switch at full rectraction/ extention for which it stops, the inconvenience I'm experiencing is I have to hold the button until it switches off. I want to press the button once so it extends or retracts.

 

You say " press the button". Is this a single button or two, an in or out ?

 

2 buttons one for forward and the second for reverse.
I have to hold each one until it fully extends or retracts at which point it cuts out

 

You should be able to do what you want using two relays and three diodes. Both relays will need coils to match your supply voltage. One relay will need a set of DPDT contacts rated for the current and voltage of the actuator. The other relay just needs a set of normally closed contacts. This is how it will work. The motor output from the remote control receiver will no longer feed the actuator. It will connect to the coil on the DPDT relay via a diode so that the relay is only energised with one polarity. A second diode will feed the coil from one of the NO contacts (That also feeds the actuator.) When you press the button that gves the polarity for the first diode to conduct that relay pulls in. The relay coil is then powered via the second diode and the NO contact on the relay so the coil remains energised even after the button is released. (That then drives the actuator in one direction until is is stopped by a limit switch. The second relay coil is energised via the third diode so that it operates with the opposite polarity to the first relay. The NO contacts on this relay are connected in series with the coil on the DPDT relay so when energised it cause4d the DPDT relay to drop out. (So the actuator now moves to the other end of it's travel.) THIS SYSTEM MUST ONLY BE USED WITH AN ACTUATOR WITH LIMIT SWITCHES as the actuator is always being driven in one direction or the other. If this solution is acceptable to you then I will past a schematic.

Les.

 

This link may tell you how to set the mode to suit your requirements.

Les.

 

Here is a linear actuator used as a drawer opener from 6-21-09. One draw back is that closing SW is NC & uses a 3PDT relay. Seems that E is missing from draw r.

 

From @SgtWookie by adding 2 diodes for latching 2 SP DT relays you have your SP ST NO up-dn. buttons. One diode, anode to left side of motor, cathode to left side of DOWN SW, same for right side, cathode to rt. side of UP SW. Down is S1, UP is S2