Powering a linear actuator with a battery

[Goldhelmeth]

Hello,

Can I use this battery : https://www.ebay.fr/itm/BATTERIE-PL...330429?hash=item4b6df5287d:g:2wcAAOSwxkpdvXM3

in order to power this motor : https://www.ebay.fr/itm/12-V-Verin-...hash=item2f3bc48378:m:m137ORK8gke-cAersxrIqnQ

Thanks !

 

[Alec_t]

Welcome to EP!
The battery should be suitable for infrequent use of the actuator.
Since the actuator draws 3A, theoretically the battery would discharge completely in 2.3/3 hrs = 46 mins. However, it is bad for the battery to discharge it completely, so in practice a run time of 30 mins would be more reasonable. Note that the actuator has a rated duty cycle of 20%.

 

[Goldhelmeth]

thanks a lot I think it will be ok because it will only run 20 sec per hour

 

[Bluejets]

Just be aware the 2.3Ah is a 20 hour discharge rating.
1C discharging to 9.6v pd is only 1.3Ah.

 

[Goldhelmeth]

what if I use this battery it will be better right ? Also is it a problem if i use a 7ah battery to power a 3ah motor ?

https://www.ebay.fr/itm/Batterie-au...Lv5PairwiseWeb&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Alec_t]

Also is it a problem if i use a 7ah battery to power a 3ah motor ?

There is no such thing as a 3Ah motor. You are confusing Amps with Amp-Hrs.
The 7Ah battery will be fine to power the actuator for much longer than the 2.3Ah one. The actuator will draw just the current it needs, namely 3A.

 

[Goldhelmeth]

I see thank you, im sorry to ask silly questions im not very familiar with electronics... The linear actuator needs 12V DC but all batteries produce DC current am I right ?

 

[Goldhelmeth]

Also I can use this relay with the battery and linear actuator right ?
https://www.ebay.fr/itm/12V-4-8-CH-...hash=item28276de626:m:mgiGvqqKE_pw38hyj1UZfPA

 

[Alec_t]

All batteries produce DC. The link in post #8 lists several different modules. Make sure you get the 12V module.

 

[Goldhelmeth]

yes of course thanks a lot !

 

[Goldhelmeth]

One last thing, I need to connect the battery to the two screws that are on the bottom of the board right ?

 

[Alec_t]

If you're talking about the 12V relay board in the post #8 link, then it looks like battery positive goes to Vin and battery negative goes to Gnd.

 

[hevans1944]

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