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How to Control Linear Actuator by Remote Transmitter and Manual Switch

30 amps dc output controller (S1PF-DC12-ANT2+CB-4) is designed for motor controlling. It is compatible with many kinds of motor which is actuated by DC 12V/24V. It is applied to DC motors of rolling blinds / doors, projection screens, awnings, pumps, winches, conveyors or other appliances. We add external extended antenna to the receiver, so we make its transmitting distance reach to 2000m (6000ft) in the open field. The receiver pairs up with a 4-button transmitter and has manual switches on itself. Both transmitter and manual switches can send signal to receiver.

Let’s show you how to control 12V DC linear actuator with transmitter and manual switch.

Here is the material.

1×receiver: S1PF-DC12-ANT2

1×transmitter: CB-4

1×12VDC Linear Actuator Motor

Power supply : 12VDC 3A Power Adapter

Wiring is simple. You should wire linear actuator to OUTPUT terminal of receiver.

Setting control mode Latched: Connect Jumper (CN1)

Press button “A”, motor shaft extends

Press button “C”, motor shaft retracts

Press button “B” or ‘D”, motor stops

Manual Switch (Latched mode)

Press “S1″, motor shaft extends

Press “S3″, motor shaft retracts

Press “S2″, motor stops

Setting control mode Momentary: Do not connect Jumper

Press and hold button “A”, motor shaft extends; Release button “A”, motor stops

Press and hold button “C”, motor shaft retracts; Release button “C”, motor stops

Manual Switch (Momentary mode)

Press and hold button “S1″, motor shaft extends; Release button “S1″, motor stops

Press and hold button “S3″, motor shaft retracts; Release button “S3″, motor stops

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WIFI Controller and Mobile Phone Remote Control Linear Actuator

A linear actuator is an actuator which creates motion in straight line and applied in machine tools, industry, valves, disk driver, dentist’s chair… Maybe, it will be used at home, such as massage chair, electric sky lights, truck… Have you ever thought that you can use mobile phone to remote control your linear actuator motor in WIFI network? Absolutely you can do it with help of our mobile phone WIFI controller. Also we have linear actuator. We will show you how to realize that remote controlling procedure. Here is the material we should prepare.

1×WIFI controller (WF-8-1R)

1×mobile phone

1×12VDC Linear Actuator Motor

1×9VDC 1A Power Adapter (for WIFI controller)

1×12VDC 3A Power Adapter (for linear actuator )

Wires

The WIFI controller is normally open/ closed contact. The wiring is like this.

A, B terminals are normally closed; B, C terminals are normally closed. Two wires of linear actuator are wired to common terminals B of relay 1 and relay 2 respectively. C terminals are supposed to wire to positive pole of power adaptor. B terminals are supposed to wire to negative pole of power adaptor.

After switching on power, the first LED is on. This is the power LED. Waiting for a while, we connect mobile phone WiFi when the WIFI start-up LED shines (the second LED). After a while, WiFi connection status LED shines when the WiFi connection is successful. We press control software icon which is installed in the mobile phone in advance to enter operated status. And press the “connect” from the top right corner.

Set Momentary control mode for relay 1 and relay 2: Click the ▼ icon of 1&2 channels. Choose M (Momentary) control mode for each channel.

Press and hold button 1, motor shaft extends. Release button 1, motor shaft stops.

Press and hold button 2, motor shaft retracts. Release button 2, motor shaft stops.

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How to Remote Control Linear Motion Actuator Run Forward and Backward

Question from customer:

I have 24V Linear Motion Actuator which moves 2 ways (OUT and IN). Also I have 24V power Supply.

I would like to connect the remote control, and be able to open and close the actuator. Ideally, I want to press the button until actuator extends fully, and press another button to retract fully.

Answer:

We recommend this 2 channel wireless remote control momentary on off switch which is widely applied to lights, motors, fans, electrically operated doors / locks / windows / blinds, etc. One relay as an ON/OFF switch can turn on or off electric gadget. If you want to remote control bidirectional motion, you may choose 2 channel remote (two relays). Your linear motion actuator can run forward and backward, so this remote is very available for you. It provides linear motion actuator with 10A. It is enough for linear motion actuator. With 2-button transmitter, its working distance reaches about 100m which can make your control range much wider, getting rid of narrow space constraint.

The wiring of linear motion actuator is a little sophisticated. See the following picture.

Initial state: A, B = Normally Closed; B, C = Normally Open.

So wire linear motion actuator to B terminals of two relays. Wire “C” terminals of two relays together to positive electrode of 24 batteries. Wire “A” terminals of two relays together to negative electrode of 24 batteries. And supply additional power to the receiver. It can avoid generating interfere between receiver and linear motion actuator.

Momentary mode is the only working mode in this remote. So press and hold button 1, linear motion actuator extends slowly, if you release button 1, it stops moving. Press and hold button 2, linear motion actuator retracts slowly, if you release button 2, it stops moving.

100M RF Wireless Remote Switch for Solenoids and Linear Motors

Question from customer:

I need to remotely control two on/off solenoids and two linear actuators on my truck. They are all actuated by 24V power supply in my truck. Do you have a system that will do this?

Answer:

We recommend the model of 4 channel multi-mode 24V remote control (S4U-DC24+C-4). This kind of remote control is 4 channels with multi-modes, which includes toggle, momentary, latched and momentary+toggle. It is flexible choice for you. You can choose the 24V actuated remote control since there is 24V power in your truck. The working distance is about 100M.

Then connect 2 linear actuators to channel 1 and 2 in parallel, connect two on/off solenoids to channel 3 and 4 respectively. You can set the receiver to Momentary (Channel 1~2) + Toggle (Channel 3~4) control mode.

The wiring is just a little complicated. Please see the wiring diagram below, B is common terminal. Each linear actuator motor is supposed to be connected to B terminals of relay 1&2. A is normally closed terminal and C is normally open terminal. Connect terminal C to the positive and connect terminal A to the negative. Each solenoid is connected to B&C terminals of relay 3&4.

After wiring, you can control them by the transmitter C-4.

Press and hold button 1, linear actuators move forward together, release the button 1, linear actuators stop together.

Press and hold button 2, linear actuators move backward together, release the button 2, linear actuators stop together.

Press button 3, turn on solenoid 1. Press button 3 again, turn off solenoid 1.

Press button 4, turn on solenoid 2. Press button 4 again, turn off solenoid 2.