Switching device, electrical drive and method for setting up a switching device

A switching device for switching an electric motor, comprising:

• a control unit which is configured to provide a first switching signal for the electric motor;
• a memory which is connected communicatively to the control unit and is configured to store at least one end position;
• and
• a position sensor connectable to an element driven by the electric motor and is connected communicatively to the control unit and is configured to provide the control unit with an electrical position signal which indicates a measured position,
• wherein the switching device is further provided with a user interface connected to the control unit for providing a second instruction in response to user input at the control unit,
• wherein the control unit is configured to store the measured position in the memory as said at least one end position on the basis of the position signal in response to receiving the second instruction,
• wherein the control unit is configured to provide the first switching signal on the basis of a comparison between the at least one end position stored in the memory and a position signal measured by the position sensor, and
• wherein the user interface is further configured to provide in response to user input a control signal whereby an electric motor connected to the switching device can be controlled to a desired position.