Limit switches and reversed polarity

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Haropas

Joined Aug 16, 2019
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Hello i wanted if someone can help me with a circuit but in a way i can understand because i am dont know much.
I want to attach 2 external limit switches in a linear actuator and i want with a third limit switch (like a trigger) to operate the system as follows:

I want when i press the 3rd limit switch the actuator to start expanding and when it reaches the first limit switch to stop. When i let go the 3rd limit switch i want the actuator to go back all alone and when it reaches the 2nd limit switch to stop permanently unless i press the 3rd limit switch again and the system starts again .

If you didn't understand i want to press a limit switch and the actuator starts going forward and when it reaches the front limit switch to stop and remain stoped. But if i let go the limit switch i want the actuator going back (retracts) and when it reaches the back limit switch to stop again and restart this motion only if i press again the limit switch working as trigger

So i want to use limit switches because they are small and i think i ll probably need a relay that i can put it in an other spot
 

Deleted member 115935

Joined Dec 31, 1969
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How about drawing us a diagram of the sort of mechanics your after,
and a state diagram of the three switches and the expected action
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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Will this do what you want?
It uses two relays besides the three limit switches.
Note that you may need to add 4 suppression diodes to protect the relay contacts from the actuator motor inductive spikes.

The limit switches are shown for the retracted state.

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AnalogKid

Joined Aug 1, 2013
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If switch 3 is DPDT, then you don't need a relay. This schematic is from another thread. Instead of reed switches, use the NC (normally-closed) contacts on your limit switches.

If switch 3 must be a SPST or SPDT limit switch, use it to control a DPDT relay in the place of SW1 (switch 3 in your description).

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