WolvesAndi Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hello All, Trying to make a switch panel for some linear actuators, the are 24 v DC, very simple. wire it up one way and the rod pushes out, the other way and returns. At the minute just doing this by hand and sending them in and out. What I am after is a toggle switch like a motor controller that has 3 positions, up-out, middle off, down- in. So it is 2 pole that switches completely. Looking at all the switches on RS and getting a little confused. Anyone done this before ? What switch did you use ? Sorry if this is confusing. Thanks in advance Hello All, Trying to make a switch panel for some linear actuators, the are 24 v DC, very simple. wire it up one way and the rod pushes out, the other way and returns. At the minute just doing this by hand and sending them in and out. What I am after is a toggle switch like a motor controller that has 3 positions, up-out, middle off, down- in. So it is 2 pole that switches completely. Looking at all the switches on RS and getting a little confused. Anyone done this before ? What switch did you use ? Sorry if this is confusing. Thanks in advance sorry tried to move this to the electrical and power section but it wouldnt let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrV Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 You need a DPDT switch with a centre off position. In the RS parametric search box this is either ON-OFF-ON or (ON)-OFF-(ON) depending on whether you want it to stay put or spring back to the centre position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Exactly as DrV above but add check the current rating, I have some DPDT (on) off (on) switches but they are only rated at 2A which is limiting for a motor under load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 And when checking their ratings make sure you look at their DC rating not their AC one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 sorry tried to move this to the electrical and power section but it wouldnt let me In most forums, including this one, only a moderator or site admin may move a topic from one area to another. A mere member like you or me cant do this. You can if you wish ask a moderator to move it, by clicking the "report" icon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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