CallumWK

Guess something got lost in translation. With like for like, you mean replace with the original one? The issue are not the micro switches but the spring. After one or two years the spring wears, so when gate is open and want to close, the spring swings, so it moves only for 30 cm, then it stops, because the "closed" contact get hit by the swing Tightening the spring doesn't work, because then it doesn't move anymore

Thanks for the replies. Like you said, I will order (think it's 800 include shipping) and see if it works. if you should have a source for a higher quality one, please post a link. Regards

Yes I was just reading up on that, and some websites say DC switch on AC is fine, but not vice versa, while others say need use rectifier. So I guess that is what is needed when it's hall-effect switch. Correct? next question, what is a rectifier and where to get it

Since the contacts in the mechanical switch are rated AC, I assume it is low power AC voltage provided by the motor. Will it harm, or make it not functional, if the switch I connect is DC. Or is there a way to convert the AC power to DC?

Partly correct. I just measured, and when put meter on AC I measure ~8V, when put meter on DC I measure ~5V. I measure at the PCB contacts So how I know if it is AC or DC, as I think that will matter. Not?

Thanks for your reply, finally got it going. 🙂 The gate motor is a Foresee F500, below is a link to the English manual. https://www.aggdoors.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F500.English.pdf The mechanical switch has 3 wires and is 220V AC, as does the magnetic switch, which is 12V DC. The magnetic switch is available in NO and NC, but on my PCB I also can change between both. This is inside the mechanical switch Unfortunately, no info on what is in the magnetic switch is available.

Of course there are fees, and actually twice, since recipient also pays a fee with XE. Poster gonna be in for a surprise when he use XE instead of Wise. Been there got the T-shirt already

Nobody has any knowledge about this, or can point me to a 220V version of the magnetic switch. If more info is needed, like a picture of the PCB of my motor, let me know.

Dear all, I have this gate motor. Foresee F500 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005898394999.html? Which has this limiter switch https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002630161335.html? Since this is a mechanical switch with a spring, it is always problematic. I have replaced the switch once already, but it lasts 1 - 2 years before it wears and stops working properly. So I was thinking about replacing it with a magnetic switch https://th.aliexpress.com/item/32793626989.html? The principle of functioning is the same, the only problem I see is that the original switch works on 220V, while the magnetic one is 12V. Is there a way with a step-down transformer or contactor to use it on my motor? I know, the ideal solution would be to source a 220V version of the magnetic switch, but so far couldn't find one. Your help is appreciated.