MECH610/PNEUMATICS & ELECTRO-PNEUMATICS
Module 6 (LAB) – Sequential Circuit in Pneumatic System
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, students are expected to:
C4. Use pneumatic and/or electro-pneumatic hardware and software to develop
complex mechatronic circuitry.
C5. Conduct simulations, analyze system output and formulate conclusions using
pneumatic and/or electro-pneumatic core theories and principles.
C7. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
C8. Lead multiple groups and projects with decision making responsibilities.
Specifically,
Coordinated Motion Control
Sequential Motion Control
Practical Applications
(Sample Problems taken from: Introduction to Pneumatics from FESTO Didactic)
Distribution of workpieces
1. Define conditions using abbreviated notation
2. Draw circuit diagram
Problem: The arriving workpieces are distributed to four conveyors by means of a
switching section. Shifting to the required position is initiated by pushbuttons and must
be possible in any sequence.
Positional Sketch:
Control Circuit:
4 2 4 2
5 3 5 3
1 1
2 2 2 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3
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Lifting device for boxes
1. Draw circuit diagram
2. Number elements in circuit diagram
3. Construct motion control diagram
Problem: The boxes arrive on a roller conveyor and are lifted by cylinder 1.0, cylinder .0
pushes the boxes onto the second roller conveyor. Cylinder 2.0 shall not return until
cylinder 1.0 has reached the retracted position.
Positional Sketch: refer to figure 1
Control Circuit:
LS1 LS2 LS3 LS4
4 2 4 2
14 12 14 12
5 3 5 3
1 1
2
LS3
1 3
2 2 2 2
LS4 LS2 LS1
1 3 1 3 1 3 1 3
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Laboratory Exercise:
1. Draw circuit diagram
2. Number elements in circuit diagram
3. Construct motion control diagram
Problem: Sheet metal is to be beaded on a pneumatically actuated bending rig. After it
has been clamped, the piece is initially bent by a double-acting cylinder 1.0 and
subsequently bent into the finished form by cylinder 2.0. The sequence is initiated
manually by a push button. The circuit must be so constructed that each time a start
signal is given a full cycle is completed.
Positional Sketch:
References and Supplementary Materials:
Jagadeesha T., Hydraulics and Pnuematics. 2015
P. Croser and F. Ebel, Pneumatics (FESTO). 2002
Online Supplementary Reading Materials:
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Online Instructional Videos:
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