currently have a storm shutter controlled but a 2 pole toggle switch one pole goes up and the other down. neither the switch nor the door have a closed cut off sensor, but does have an open one. when the door is fully rolled up the motor cuts off
also when the door reaches the bottom (closed) it’s not completely closed, it goes down further and all the slats “lock in” this is not extramural important to me if it’s not possible.
so what do i need to make it work?
i’m summing some sort of sensor that is attached to the floor and the bottom of the door, and a switch that stays on until the sensor is tripped?
or is there some way that i can apply power for x seconds and then stop?
You should have a tubular motor with internal limits in your rolling shutter, in which case you can use an AC1-ZW or an ABMHZ zwave motor controller. You would have to tie your power through at the switch and put the controller in line, basically in place of the switch. There may be a way to leave the high voltage toggle switch existing and add the controller, but you’d better consult an electrician to prevent any backfed voltage. Hope this helps.
The best way to do it is having the shutters installed with tubular motors. Different models of tubular motors are available. One of the best tubular motor would be one motor that is Radio-Override. Override allows you to open and close the shutters manually in case there is no power.
When there is power you can open the shutters with a remote control ( wireless) or by a switch. A rocker or toggle switch mounted into the wall. This switch should have: UP-STOP-DOWN positions.
If its commercial, you can use a key switch .
If you need more information on types of tubular motors, please go to www.tubularmotor.us They offer the biggest warranty ( 7 years) for tubular motors in USA.
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