Can i control a linear actuator with SPST relay?
Thread Starter quique123 Joined May 15, 2015 405 Jan 2, 2020 #1 Can i control a linear actuator with SPST relay?
KeithWalker Joined Jul 10, 2017 3,050 Jan 2, 2020 #2 Yes, if all you want to do is energize it. If will need a spring to return it to rest when you open the relay. Keith
Yes, if all you want to do is energize it. If will need a spring to return it to rest when you open the relay. Keith
AnalogKid Joined Aug 1, 2013 10,971 Jan 2, 2020 #3 There are several different types of linear actuators. If it is this one, then yes. If it is that one, then no. Which one is yours? ak
There are several different types of linear actuators. If it is this one, then yes. If it is that one, then no. Which one is yours? ak
K KeepItSimpleStupid Joined Mar 4, 2014 5,088 Jan 2, 2020 #4 Define "control". Usually, you would use two SPDT relays. energize one or the other and it extends or retracts. Engage none or both, then nothing happens. There is usually pulse, potentiometer or internal end of travel limit switches. Adding your own limit switches complicates things a little bit.
Define "control". Usually, you would use two SPDT relays. energize one or the other and it extends or retracts. Engage none or both, then nothing happens. There is usually pulse, potentiometer or internal end of travel limit switches. Adding your own limit switches complicates things a little bit.