Somfy Elixo Spring Limit Switch Oman, Sliding Gate Spare Part
The Somfy Elixo spring limit switch is a replacement spare part for Somfy Elixo 230V RTS sliding gate motors. It controls where the gate stops as it opens and closes. Somfy lists it for the Elixo 500, 800 and 2000. Supplied and fitted across Oman by Doors Auto, after we check your motor label.
Description
The Somfy Elixo limit switch is a spring type spare part for Somfy Elixo sliding gate motors. It controls where the gate stops when it opens and when it closes. Somfy lists it for the Elixo 500, 800 and 2000 230V RTS motors.
Two points come first. It fits sliding gate motors only, not swing gates, garage doors or tubular motors. And replacing it changes the gate’s stop positions, so the limits must be set again after fitting.
Somfy Elixo limit switch price in Oman and what you are buying
Price: OMR 23.000, in stock at our Muscat shop. Fitting is quoted separately once we have seen the gate.
It is a single spare part, not a motor, a control board or a remote. The listing does not state the box contents, so ask us what comes with the part when you order. We show it to you at the counter before you pay.
Which Somfy Elixo motors the limit switch fits
Somfy lists the part for three 230V RTS sliding gate motors. The 24V Elixo 500 3S is not on the list, so we do not assume it fits.
| Your motor | Does this limit switch suit it? |
|---|---|
| Somfy Elixo 500 230V RTS | Listed |
| Somfy Elixo 800 230V RTS | Listed |
| Somfy Elixo 2000 230V RTS | Listed, we confirm the model first |
| Somfy Elixo 500 3S, 24V | Not listed, ask us first |
| A swing gate, garage or tubular motor | No |
| BFT, Nice or Came | No |
The motor label gives the exact model. Send us a photo of the label, or see the full Somfy sliding gate motors range.
What a Somfy sliding gate limit switch does
A sliding gate must stop at the same two points every time: fully open and fully closed. The limit switch tells the motor when the gate has reached each point, so the motor cuts power and the gate stops. Without it, the gate overruns its stops or keeps pushing against them.
It is a small part that does a critical job. A failing limit switch strains the motor, the rack and the gate itself, so we recommend a replacement as soon as you see the signs.
Signs you need a gate limit switch replacement in Muscat
A gate that does not stop where it should is not always a limit switch fault. The table shows what else to check first.
| What you see | Check this first |
|---|---|
| The gate overruns its end stop | Limit switch, and the position of the stops |
| The gate stops short of fully open or closed | Limit switch setting, and sand or debris on the track |
| The motor keeps running at the end | Limit switch, a likely fault |
| The gate stops and reverses for no reason | Photocells, obstacles and the rack |
| A grinding noise on the rack | The rack and the pinion, not the limit switch |
Send us a photo of the motor head and a short video of the gate at the end of its travel. We say whether the limit switch is the fault before you buy.
Genuine Somfy part or compatible spare part
The supplier describes this part as a genuine Somfy product in one place and as a compatible spare part in another, so we confirm which one you receive before you pay. A genuine part comes with Somfy markings. A compatible part may cost less, and it should still fit the Elixo motors listed.
Ask us, and we show you the packaging and the markings. We will not sell an unmarked part as genuine.
Fitting a Somfy Elixo limit switch: why our engineers do it
The motor runs on mains power, and the limit switch sits next to live parts in the housing. Our engineers isolate the power, fit the part, reset the gate’s open and closed positions and test the gate through several cycles. They also check the rack, the pinion and the track while the cover is off.
After the fit, we test obstacle detection and the closing force. A new limit switch that is set a few centimetres wrong can put load on the gate every cycle.
Sand, heat and your Somfy sliding gate limit switch in Oman
Sliding gates in Oman collect sand in the track and in the motor housing, and summer heat dries out the moving parts. Sand can jam a limit switch or hold it in the wrong position. Keep the track clear of sand, keep the housing cover closed, and ask us to inspect the motor once a year.
Somfy Elixo limit switch specification
| Type | Spring limit switch, spare part |
|---|---|
| Gate type | Sliding gate |
| Listed for | Somfy Elixo 500, 800 and 2000, 230V RTS |
| Use | Residential, commercial and industrial |
| Genuine or compatible | Confirmed before sale |
| Reference, electrical rating, dimensions, box contents | Not published |
Somfy sliding gate spare parts in Muscat and across Oman
We are a physical shop in Al Khuwair, Muscat with our own engineers. They fit, programme and service Somfy motors and spare parts across all eleven governorates: Muscat, Al Batinah North, Al Batinah South, Ad Dakhiliyah, Ash Sharqiyah North, Ash Sharqiyah South, Adh Dhahirah, Al Buraimi, Al Wusta, Dhofar and Musandam. That reaches Sohar in Al Batinah North, Nizwa in Ad Dakhiliyah, Sur in Ash Sharqiyah South, Salalah in Dhofar and Duqm in Al Wusta.
Visit us at Shop No 176, Way Street No 57, Block No 17/2, Al Khuwair, Muscat, Oman. Call or WhatsApp +968 78109286, or email contact@doorsauto.com. Send a photo of your motor label through the contact page, or visit the Doors Auto shop.
Somfy Elixo limit switch FAQ
What is the Somfy Elixo limit switch?
A spring limit switch for Somfy Elixo sliding gate motors. It tells the motor where the gate should stop when it opens and closes.
Which Elixo motors does the Somfy Elixo limit switch fit?
Somfy lists it for the Elixo 500, 800 and 2000 230V RTS. The 24V Elixo 500 3S is not listed, so we confirm your motor before you order.
How do I know my Somfy sliding gate limit switch has failed?
A gate that overruns, stops short or does not stop at its end positions may point to the limit switch. Check the rack, the stops and the photocells first, then send us a photo.
What is the Somfy Elixo limit switch price in Oman?
OMR 23.000, in stock at our Muscat shop. Fitting is quoted separately once we have seen the gate.
Is the Somfy Elixo limit switch a genuine Somfy part?
The listing describes it both as a genuine Somfy part and as a compatible spare part, so we confirm which one you receive before you pay.
Do you fit a Somfy gate limit switch in Muscat and across Oman?
Yes. Our engineers fit Somfy spare parts in Muscat, Sohar, Nizwa, Sur, Salalah, Duqm and across all eleven governorates.
SOMFY LIMIT SWITCH Specifications
- Brand: SOMFY
- Model: LIMIT SWITCH
- Product Type: Gate Automation Accessory
- Capacity: Standard residential and commercial installations
- Build: corrosion resistant housing
- Application: residential driveways and family homes
- Availability: In stock in Oman, delivery nationwide









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