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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Limit Switch help

Posted by Darrell
on 2000-09-25 09:11:31 UTC
The simple answer would be to have a switch with two sets of
contacts. One set works when the arm is pushed one way and
the other set when pushed the opposite way. Use the switches
to operate a couple of relays, one for each direction.
Darrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Vicars" <jvicars@...>

> I need help with a limit switch circut for a special
tool I am
> building. There is only space for one switch to be remote
mounted and
> it will act as the overtravel limit for both directions.
> When the tool reaches the end of travel, the switch
would stop the
> motor foreward motion, but allow it to move in the
opposite direction.
> When it reaches the end going the other way, the cycle
repeats itself.
> Stop, reverse, stop, reverse.
> The motor is a little DC 24v gearhead.
> Can someone point me in the right direction?
> Thanks
>

Discussion Thread

Joe Vicars 2000-09-25 06:24:53 UTC Limit Switch help R. T. Robbins 2000-09-25 07:14:50 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Limit Switch help Darrell 2000-09-25 09:11:31 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Limit Switch help ballendo@y... 2000-09-25 16:51:11 UTC re:Limit Switch help Rick Dulas 2000-09-28 10:46:03 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:Limit Switch help