I am setting up a Firgelli Actuator to drop down a large flat screen TV. Because the ceilings are higher than average, I am using a 60" stroke actuator.
As the TV weighs 125# and the lift hardware another 25# to total 150#, The internal limit switches malfunction at the (internal switch) limits.
So, I have duplicated the internal limit switches, diodes, and wiring externally. So far so good, the external limit switches work, BUT
My concern is that the new external limit switches run by the actuation point by 1/2".
I also have hooked up a Firgelli supplemental lower only limit switch that comes with their remote control package. This added limit switch also runs by the limit switches 1" or so. With the 150# load added, this added external limit switch "ran by" as much as 3". The remote control controls stop the linear actuator IMMEDIATELY. Is there an expensive Train Wreck pending?
Does anybody know why the stopping action is different?
After extensive online research and Firgelli "support" the only feedback is that a relay might be helpful on the new external limit switches.
This actuator is the same as the subject actuator in an extensive post SgtWookie was helpful in titled "Limit switch for actuator help".
I have attached a wiring diagram and specs for the external limit switches.
As the TV weighs 125# and the lift hardware another 25# to total 150#, The internal limit switches malfunction at the (internal switch) limits.
So, I have duplicated the internal limit switches, diodes, and wiring externally. So far so good, the external limit switches work, BUT
My concern is that the new external limit switches run by the actuation point by 1/2".
I also have hooked up a Firgelli supplemental lower only limit switch that comes with their remote control package. This added limit switch also runs by the limit switches 1" or so. With the 150# load added, this added external limit switch "ran by" as much as 3". The remote control controls stop the linear actuator IMMEDIATELY. Is there an expensive Train Wreck pending?
Does anybody know why the stopping action is different?
After extensive online research and Firgelli "support" the only feedback is that a relay might be helpful on the new external limit switches.
This actuator is the same as the subject actuator in an extensive post SgtWookie was helpful in titled "Limit switch for actuator help".
I have attached a wiring diagram and specs for the external limit switches.
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