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I would like some help building a timed, motor reversing circuit. I am building a prototype bi-directional, rail mounted, HID light mover. I am using a Hurst (mfg.) synchronous 10rpm, reversible, gear drive motor. The motor has 4 leads, 2 blue, 1 red, 1 black. There is a .68uf cap across the red and black leads.When current is applied to the blue and red leads the motor runs CW rotation. Switching the current, using a S.P.D.T. reversing switch, to the blue and black leads produces CCW rotation. The motor is rated @ 115vac 7.5w. Both the motor and the controller will move along the rail. I can use adjustable stops at each end of the rail to activate a micro switch (one on each side of the controller). When the switch hits the stop I want to have a delayed on time of about 10 seconds (can be fixed or variable dwell). After the delayed on time power is restored to the motor reversing the motor direction and repeating the cycle. Economy is a major consideration. I have found a supplier of a solid state relay to perform the entire process but they cost $85.00 ea. I am hoping I can purchase the less sophisticated components on EBay for a lot less money. Any help would be appreciated.
I would like some help building a timed, motor reversing circuit. I am building a prototype bi-directional, rail mounted, HID light mover. I am using a Hurst (mfg.) synchronous 10rpm, reversible, gear drive motor. The motor has 4 leads, 2 blue, 1 red, 1 black. There is a .68uf cap across the red and black leads.When current is applied to the blue and red leads the motor runs CW rotation. Switching the current, using a S.P.D.T. reversing switch, to the blue and black leads produces CCW rotation. The motor is rated @ 115vac 7.5w. Both the motor and the controller will move along the rail. I can use adjustable stops at each end of the rail to activate a micro switch (one on each side of the controller). When the switch hits the stop I want to have a delayed on time of about 10 seconds (can be fixed or variable dwell). After the delayed on time power is restored to the motor reversing the motor direction and repeating the cycle. Economy is a major consideration. I have found a supplier of a solid state relay to perform the entire process but they cost $85.00 ea. I am hoping I can purchase the less sophisticated components on EBay for a lot less money. Any help would be appreciated.