SCN4-R Four Linear Actuator Synchronous Controller Guide

Introduction

When four linear actuators share one platform, simply paralleling the motors is not enough. Load differences change motor speed, the frame starts to tilt, and mechanical stress builds up. A four linear actuator synchronous controller closes that gap by reading position feedback and correcting each channel while the system moves.

This article introduces Elerover’s SCN4-R controller: what it does, the published electrical envelope, how you can command it (wireless remote, wired buttons, toggle switch, or PLC relays), and what to prepare for an OEM quotation.

What the SCN4-R Does

The SCN4-R is built to operate one to four compatible DC feedback linear actuators as a coordinated extend/retract group. It compares feedback from each connected actuator and adjusts individual motor outputs so the structure travels together.

According to the product specification, synchronization error can be held within three feedback pulses—typically less than 1 mm—when the controller is correctly matched, wired, and calibrated with compatible actuators.

That closed-loop approach suits lifting tables, adjustable fixtures, multi-point frames, and other machines where independent motor drive would create skew.

Key Features at a Glance

• Four-channel synchronized motion for compatible feedback actuators
• 12–48V DC input; output voltage follows the supply
• Up to 10A per motor channel (published maximum)
• Command options: 2.4G wireless remote, wired hand controller / push buttons, toggle switches, PLC relay contacts
• Position-feedback inputs on each actuator port
• Adjustable overcurrent protection (8A default) plus short-circuit, motor-stall, and feedback-fault protection
• Power-loss data retention (specification lists up to 40 million storage cycles)
• Digital display for commissioning and status
• Aluminum-alloy enclosure with plug-in terminals
• Jog / self-locking modes, selectable for the machine interface

Technical Specifications

Parameter	SCN4-R specification
Product type	Four-channel linear actuator synchronous controller
Controlled actuators	1–4
Input voltage	12–48V DC
Output voltage	Same as input
Max output current	10A per motor channel
Synchronization accuracy	Within 3 feedback pulses; specified as less than 1 mm
Feedback input	Yes
Wireless control	2.4G remote
External command	Wired buttons, toggle switches, or PLC relay contacts
Default overcurrent	8A, adjustable
Protections	Short-circuit, motor-stall, encoder/feedback fault
Enclosure	Aluminum alloy, black
Operating temperature	-20°C to +65°C
Operating modes	Jog / self-locking, selectable
Controller body size	Approx. 114.5 × 159 × 33 mm
Overall mounting length	Approx. 169 mm

Selection note: Confirm actuator load, speed, stroke, duty cycle, feedback type, and working voltage before ordering. System performance depends on matched actuators, power supply, wiring, and mechanical structure.

Interfaces and Connections

Ports M1–M4 each provide motor power and feedback wiring. Side panels carry DC power, status LEDs, antenna, SET, and the external command terminal.

Interface	Function
M1–M4	Motor power and position feedback for actuators 1–4
DC POWER	12–48V DC input
KEY: COM / K1 / K2	External extend/retract from switches or relay contacts
SET	Setup, pairing, or calibration
Antenna	2.4G wireless remote
Red LED	Power
Green LED	Controller status

Important: Observe DC polarity marked on the housing. Reverse connection is not allowed. Disconnect power before wiring or changing terminals.

Control Methods

2.4G wireless remote

Raise, lower, or stop synchronized actuators without a fixed station—useful for mobile equipment, demos, and local commissioning.

Wired buttons or hand controller

Momentary push buttons on COM / K1 / K2 give a simple industrial panel interface.

PLC relay control

Potential-free PLC contacts can drive the same command inputs so the four-actuator group sits inside a larger automated sequence—without the PLC driving the motors directly.

Toggle-switch control

Suitable toggle switches can use jog or self-locking behavior based on machine logic and safety design.

Typical Applications

• Industrial lifting tables and work platforms
• Height-adjustable machinery and production fixtures
• Multi-point lifting frames
• Solar or equipment positioning systems
• Large ventilation hatches and access panels
• Agricultural and material-handling equipment
• Medical / care equipment (application-specific validation required)
• Custom OEM machines that need synchronized DC actuator motion

The controller does not set lifting capacity by itself. Capacity depends on the actuators, mounting geometry, load distribution, structural stiffness, and safety factor.

How to Select a Compatible System

Use actuators with the same voltage, motor type, stroke, speed, gear ratio, and feedback format. Mechanics should start from equivalent reference positions and carry a reasonably balanced load.

Before requesting a quote, prepare:

1. Input voltage (12V / 24V / 36V / 48V DC)
2. Actuator count (1–4)
3. Load per actuator and total system load
4. Stroke and required speed under load
5. Feedback type and pulse information
6. Duty cycle and operating frequency
7. Preferred control method (remote, buttons, switch, or PLC)
8. Cable lengths and environment

Basic Installation Workflow

1. Mount the controller in a dry, ventilated location using the flanges.
2. Install matched actuators and confirm free mechanical travel.
3. With power off, wire actuators to M1–M4.
4. Connect wired control, switch, or PLC relays if used.
5. Connect a correctly sized 12–48V DC supply with correct polarity.
6. Pair the wireless remote and complete setup / synchronization.
7. Test unloaded or at low load first; confirm direction, current, and sync before full duty.

Closing

If your machine needs two, three, or four linear actuators to lift or position one structure together, the SCN4-R is a practical starting point for a synchronized DC motion system—especially when you need wireless, panel, or PLC command options on a 12–48V supply.

Send actuator voltage, load, stroke, speed, feedback signal, quantity, and control method. We can check compatibility and recommend a controller, actuator, and wiring package for your OEM project.

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