Reset circuit Help!

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
When i click the A point ON switch button i want the 12v actuator to go from the point A till it touch point B OFF switch and to full stop and the A point ON button switch to reset to OFF, how to do that?
I will appreciate help with circuit explanations.
Thanks.
 

AnalogKid

Joined Aug 1, 2013
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Your question is very difficult to follow. Please post photos of the mechanism, a schematic of the wiring, or *anything* to help us understand what you are talking about. What does this do? What is it for?

ak
 

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
Your question is very difficult to follow. Please post photos of the mechanism, a schematic of the wiring, or *anything* to help us understand what you are talking about. What does this do? What is it for?

ak
I want to make lift cabinet, when I click the power switch ON the cabinet is lifted and when the cabinet is at desired point B, I want the power to reset the actual Point A switch ON to OFF.
I think i need latching relay?
 

mvas

Joined Jun 19, 2017
539
So, you have a Linear Actuator that extends from Point A to Point B ( and I assume - can retract from Point B back to Point A ? )
When you press the "Start" Button the Actuator will turn ON and travel from Point A until it hits a Limit Switch, where it STOPS at Point B ?

How does the Actuator retract from Point B, back to Point A?
a) Do you press the same "Start" Button or
b) Is there a "Extend / Forward" button ( Point A to B ) and a "Retract / Reverse" button ( Point B to A ) ?
 

mvas

Joined Jun 19, 2017
539
Can i just use this latching relay with reset fuction? See link on Amazon
ELECTRONICS-SALON Panel Mount Momentary-Switch/Pulse-Signal Control Latching DPDT Relay Module,12V https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B015MSYQ8Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.ORJCbRAJATDH
Possibly ...
NOTE: The Output Contacts on that Relay are rated for a 8 Amps AC - not DC rating.
How many DC Amps does your DC Motor require?
See the 4th thumbnail down on the Amazon webpage for a typical Forward / Reverse connection ( input side ).
The DPDT Relay Contacts ( output side ) must be wired in SERIES with your Limit Switched to stop the motion, as required.
 

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
Possibly ...
NOTE: The Output Contacts on that Relay are rated for a 8 Amps AC - not DC rating.
How many DC Amps does your DC Motor require?
See the 4th thumbnail down on the Amazon webpage for a typical Forward / Reverse connection ( input side ).
The DPDT Relay Contacts ( output side ) must be wired in SERIES with your Limit Switched to stop the motion, as required.
Have no idea, i just bought it at amazon, here is the link
Walfront DC 12V Linear Actuator 1500N Max Lift 500mm Stroke Electric Motor for Electroic, Medical, Auto Use https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076QDC545/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0JTJCbG4PVXJ4
 

mvas

Joined Jun 19, 2017
539
Have no idea, i just bought it at amazon, here is the link
Walfront DC 12V Linear Actuator 1500N Max Lift 500mm Stroke Electric Motor for Electroic, Medical, Auto Use https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076QDC545/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0JTJCbG4PVXJ4
I cannot find any Motor data ( amps ) for that Linear Actuator.
But I do not think, that size motor can draw more than 4 or 5 amps.
The Relay Contacts are rated at 8 Amps DC ( per message #10 ), so that looks OK, so far.
Make sure your Limit Switches are rated 8 amps 12 Volt DC.
I believe, the Linear Actuator has built-in Limit Switches that activate at Full Extend and Full Retract.
 

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
I cannot find any Motor data ( amps ) for that Linear Actuator.
But I do not think, that size motor can draw more than 4 or 5 amps.
The Relay Contacts are rated at 8 Amps DC ( per message #10 ), so that looks OK, so far.
Make sure your Limit Switches are rated 8 amps 12 Volt DC.
I believe, the Linear Actuator has built-in Limit Switches that activate at Full Extend and Full Retract.
Thanks
 

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
I cannot find any Motor data ( amps ) for that Linear Actuator.
But I do not think, that size motor can draw more than 4 or 5 amps.
The Relay Contacts are rated at 8 Amps DC ( per message #10 ), so that looks OK, so far.
Make sure your Limit Switches are rated 8 amps 12 Volt DC.
I believe, the Linear Actuator has built-in Limit Switches that activate at Full Extend and Full Retract.
How i can setup it to retract back automatically when full extend is done?
 

mvas

Joined Jun 19, 2017
539
Thank you very much
A thought ... Wire the N.O Contacts of your "Fully Extended / Auto-Reverse" Limit Switch in parallel with your Momentary Reverse Push Button
This will cause the motor to auto-reverse when fully extended.

Design so that the Limit Switch cannot get "crushed" due to forward momentum before reversing.
Make sure your external "Fully Extended / Auto - Reverse" Switch activates before the internal limit switch opens.
 

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ekremgusani

Joined Mar 20, 2011
157
A thought ... Wire the N.O Contacts of your "Fully Extended / Auto-Reverse" Limit Switch in parallel with your Momentary Reverse Push Button
This will cause the motor to auto-reverse when fully extended.

Design so that the Limit Switch cannot get "crushed" due to forward momentum before reversing.
Make sure your external "Fully Extended / Auto - Reverse" Switch activates before the internal limit switch opens.
Can you please draw circuit so i can understand better.
Thanks
 
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