relays for linear actuator

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Topic: relays for linear actuator

Posted By: killer sonata
Subject: relays for linear actuator
Date Posted: September 11, 2006 at 1:27 PM

Im trying to figure out how to use 1 output from my alarm to trigger however many relays it takes to power my linear actuator. On that same note, Id also like to use the same output from my alarm to retract the linear actuator. is this even possible?

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Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: September 12, 2006 at 3:45 AM

Yup... One of our installers does this all the time. I'll get the schems from him.

Please be patient. I am pretty sure I can get the schems within the next day or so.

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Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: September 12, 2006 at 8:47 AM

thanks bellsracer. Just when i was beginning to lose hope you come through. Thanks again!

Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: September 12, 2006 at 12:44 PM

NP... Just remember to keep the promise (It's in your PM)

LOL... I just thought about something... is this for your motorized amp rack you asked about earlier? Looks like you gave in to the push and forget feature ^-^ Most actuators running on 12v are very slow. That is why we came up with the push and forget feature.

Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: September 12, 2006 at 3:44 PM

it sure is for my actuator for my amp rack. I never brought up the push and forget idea. I think someone else did that. I dont mind holding the button. I could always set my trigger from my alarm to run for 30 seconds or so if i get tired of it. Ill have to get back to you about understanding the drawing. Havent had a good chance to check it out yet. Ive been super busy with other things on the car. Thanks again!

Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: September 13, 2006 at 12:33 AM

killer sonata wrote:

it sure is for my actuator for my amp rack. I never brought up the push and forget idea. I think someone else did that. I dont mind holding the button. I could always set my trigger from my alarm to run for 30 seconds or so if i get tired of it. Ill have to get back to you about understanding the drawing. Havent had a good chance to check it out yet. Ive been super busy with other things on the car. Thanks again!

LOL. The push and forget was us. Ok. We'll be on standby to help you out.

Posted By: eclipsers1987
Date Posted: September 16, 2006 at 8:53 PM

Hey Guys,

This is actually my first post. Don't mean to be a nuisance but would it be possible to PM me that schematic as well. Im looking to do the same thing, use one button(trigger) to move my actuator out and in. Thanks

Posted By: killer sonata
Date Posted: September 17, 2006 at 10:31 AM

Basically what I gathered from all of the diagrams and drawings that were shown to me is that it isnt worth all of the effort. There are way too many relays and diodes and other crap invovled. I figured out a way to free up an extra output from my alarm so I then had 2 outputs. That made everything muhc much easier because you only need 2 relays.

Posted By: bellsracer
Date Posted: September 18, 2006 at 7:12 AM

LOL... works for me. but I do have one question... diodes? there were no diodes in our diagram

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Never send your ducks to eagle school.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.
The 3Ls of life: Learn from the Past, Live for the Present, Look to the Future.