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tiltawhirl · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 1

Hi all,

Been reading through the various threads but have yet to find something quite in line with my current questions. I hope someone can at least point me in the right direction. My electrical/electronics knowledge is limited to 'enough to be dangerous' but I do have a good handle on soldering and other basics of circuit design.

My question relates to taking 110ac voltage from the wall to run a 90v ac motor. Speed control is not that important, however reversing direction is a must. If it is possible to vary the speed, all the better.

What I am trying to wire is a 12" linear actuator which will be used as a lifting arm for one of my current models.

As you can see in the image, there is a black, white, and green, along with a brown and red which are spliced from the black and white that lead to the capacitors. I am assuming the brown goes onto the cap board(and has just come unsoldered) but I have no idea what to do from there.

Anyone want to give a little coaching on how to wire this thing for forward and reverse without killing myself? Laughing

Thanks in advance!

tilt

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Magix · Joined: 15 May 2006 Posts: 4 Location: San Bernardino, Ca.

GREEN WIRE IS YOUR GROUND
WHITE WIRE IS YOUR COMMON
BLACK WIRE IS YOUR HOT

RED & BROWN would be your forward and reverse.

Yes the brown has to be soldered back to the switch board directly to the right of the red.
Would you have the rest of the switching mechanism?
If you don't, you will need a Manual "Sustaining" or "Momentary" Rocker Switch

This ia a 3 position rocker switch that are used to operate linear actuators, or any other type of motor. They act like a car window switch with 3 positions, UP/Down, but sustaining in each position. This means that when you press the switch it stays in that position, once the actuator has reached its full stroke the internal limit switches will cut the power to the Actuator. To return the actuator you simply press the down button on the switch. If you prefer the actuator to stop once you let go of the button then you need a "Momentary" Switch.

The purpose of the brown & red wire going to the switch would be to either feed power (other words:complete the circuit) to give power to forward or reverse.

I highly recommend you take the actuator to your local electrical supply store and buy a 3 position switch and I am sure they will show you how to wire it to your actuator. Also, I recommend you have an electrician wire a new outlet that goes directly to your circuit breaker board with it's own breaker to protect your house or shop from it malfunctioning or overloading and blowing other breakers.

For speed control you will need a variable (AC SPEED CONTROL SWITCH)This can also be purchased at your local electrical supply store.

I am not really an electrician but I think I got this correct. Good luck & please be careful!
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