Timed Linear Actuator Control (Poultry door opener)

Automatic Actuator Operation with 24‑Hour Mechanical Timer for Daily Motion Control

Automate actuator movement at set intervals—ideal for feeding stations, ventilation flaps, or daily cycling operations.

BIBUS (UK) Ltd, formerly Hollin Applications, supplies a reliable Timed Linear Actuator Control Unit that automates the powered extension and retraction of DC linear actuators based on a configurable daily schedule.

Featuring an integrated 24-hour mechanical timer, the system enables the user to programme specific actuation times throughout the day—such as opening a hatch at dawn and closing it at dusk—for applications in poultry feeders, skylight windows, farm automation, and more.

Designed to drive 12 V DC actuators from a 240 V AC input (110 V variant available), the control unit provides safe, user-friendly automation with internal trip circuitry that stops the actuator at the end of stroke or in case of overload. Additional options include battery or solar-powered inputs for off-grid installations.

Features:

• Programmable 24-hour mechanical timeclock allowing actuator motion at preset intervals
• Supports both 240 VAC and 110 VAC mains inputs
• Operates 12 V DC actuator loads compatible with Whisper or Electrak actuators
• Internal trip/load sensor stops motion at stroke endpoints or overload
• Optional solar or battery power configuration available for remote installations
• Multiple stroke support (100 mm–500 mm) and load handling (1 000 N or 2 000 N)
• Maintenance-free timed automation—no external logic module required
• Ideal for automated feeder doors, ventilation flaps, skylights, and timed machinery control

This durable, user-friendly control unit from BIBUS (UK) Ltd delivers dependable, repeatable motion control without complex wiring or PLCs, perfect for repetitive daily cycles across agricultural and industrial settings.