DC motor circuit
DC motor circuit
(OP)
Hi, I' trying to adapt a motor from an overhead door to another use. I removed the circuit board and would like to insert a switch to permit intermittent operation in either direction. It uses AC power fed through a transformer, and there are two leads from it and two leads and a ground from the motor.
My research said to use a DPDT toggle switch and an "H" circuit. I tried that and it only buzzed in one direction, nothing in the other.
I had tested the motor using the circuit board, and it ran in one direction. Even if it had worked in both directions, it would not provide the control I need.
So can anyone offer another approach to try? Thanks.
My research said to use a DPDT toggle switch and an "H" circuit. I tried that and it only buzzed in one direction, nothing in the other.
I had tested the motor using the circuit board, and it ran in one direction. Even if it had worked in both directions, it would not provide the control I need.
So can anyone offer another approach to try? Thanks.





RE: DC motor circuit
You may have to use a NO/NC push button to interrupt the stop circuit when you release the run button.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
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If your motor is permanent magnet field you will need a rectified supply.
Reversal is obtained by changing polarity on the motor leads.
It would be easier to use the motor with the board,assuming that comes out easily.
Its already configured for up (forward) and down (reverse).Just needs adapting.
Other way is to use a bridge rectifier with a suitable switch.
Check the dc current rating on switch is high enough.
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So if it means a bridge rectifier and switch, how do I determine their parameters and where do I obtain them?
This is not a commercial project, its a garage project.
The switch I found at Home Depot says 10A 277 VAC/20A 125 VAC 1.5 HP 125-250 VAC, on-off-on, Motor Rated. It is very stiff, so I am hoping to eventually find a rocker switch.
The motor is a 24V DC, and said to be 1/2 HP (not on the label)
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Get all the transformers and switches out of the system, they are just complicating matters. Connect two car batteries in series (Out of the cars!) to get 24 volts DC and apply that directly to the motor leads (leave the ground unconnected), and see what happens. Then reverse the connections and see what happens. (Actually, as a first test, I'd just do it with jumper cables from one car battery. You're not running the motor under load, it should spin with no load even on 12 volts, and this is all you need to know right now.)
I betcha the motor will turn in one direction when connected one way, and reverse when connected reversed. This would be indicative of a permanent-magnet motor with an ordinary commutator.
If this works correctly then your power supply and switching arrangement needs to emulate that - just like the original garage door opener power supply circuit did.
If the motor works correctly when connected to the batteries directly but didn't work correctly when connected to your power supply and switch circuit ... you know what that means.
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Your switch is rated ac only so is not suitable.
You could try an automotive store or breakers yard for dc switches and relays.
Batteries are your easiest bet for the supply because you'd need a transformer and rectifier plugged in at the house mains otherwise.
It should run at 1/2 power from your 12 volt car battery for experimental purposes.
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I may try taking it to a garage and see if they can help with a double battery, but I feel there is a reasonable level of comfort that the motor is basically working. Agree?
If so, I only need a rectifier (it has a transformer with 24V AC output) and a DC rated switch.
So can any of you suggest a place (link) of where to go to get these components, and how to designate them? Thanks
Of course, I may still need help in connecting them, but that can wait.
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It seems odd that a motor designed for 24V DC won't turn over on 12V with no load.
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Bill
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Jimmy Carter
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Gunnar Englund
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There is a possibility that your tampering with it made the smoke come out. Electronic stuff only works as long as the smoke stays inside ... LOL ...
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What if it's an AC motor and direction is changed by capacitor leads? Does the motor have brushes? Name plate data?
Chuck
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There are a lot of small reversing motors with three leads, common, forward and reverse.
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
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thread237-370926: Hack cheap synchronous motor for single direction?
Two wires, can start forward or reverse. But you will never know in advance...
Gunnar Englund
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I still wonder how those motors develop starting torque if they come to rest in the electrical equivalent of "Top Dead Center".
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
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Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
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I agree, but you never know anymore it's all about perspective. The OP stated two leads and a ground, ever seen a ground wire on a small DC motor? And look at this, I know it's out in left field a bit but I had to post this cheesy application.
https://www.google.com/search?q=small+reversing+ac...
Chuck
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As I said, Eng-Tips is not about hobby work and definitely not the kind of confused and improductive discussions like the ones we have had in this thread.
My first search on Ebay.com gave me several real low-cost alternatives. Like this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-24V-DC-Worm-Gear-Motor...
If you haven't been able to find a usable geared DC motor for less than USD 300 - 400, then I must say that you haven't tried very hard.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
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My apologies, I meant no offence to you or your post. I was replying to Waross (Bill) whom like others on this forum are outstanding, awesome, and very helpful
with highly educated advice, But they need good information to reply accurately for example just read some of the other post and their replies.
Sincerely, Chuck
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I do agree with the guys above about the lack of info - that picture is helpful. One of the control board might also be worthwhile
Did you try the motor on straight DC from a car battery? Does it work in both directions? Even at 12V it will turn over if there's no load, so if it doesn't then it is probably u/s.
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Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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Half full - Half empty? I don't mind. It's what in it that counts.
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So, the system failed and someone familiar with these systems replaced the entire system. You were given the old broken parts. Guess what. It's still broken. Everything that you have told us points to:
THE MOTOR IS BROKEN.
The best technical advice that I can give you is throw it away and find something that will do your job on E-bay.
Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter
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Does the motor turn mechanically (you need to take the motor from the gear,this gives you access to the motor shaft.
It will feel a bit tight because of field magnets.
One problem with this type of motor is the magnets breaking off and jamming the insides.
You need the motor in your hand without the rest of the stuff,then its process of elimination.