Robotics and Automation Lab MEM665/LSRC/SCA Rev.

012011

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Program :
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mechanical) - EM220
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)(Hons) - EM221
Course :
Robotics and Automation
Code :
MEM665 / KJP626
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LAB SHEET NO: 1
INTRODUCTION TO BASIC PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
(Automation Lab)
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO3
CO4

Design a robotics and automation system as applicable in manufacturing activities

Organize a multidisciplinary team for design of robotics and automation systems in industry

OBJECTIVES
1. To identify and understand the use of basic pneumatic components and circuit.
2. To distinguish the application of single and double acting cylinder.
3. To understand the application of direct and indirect control of single and double acting
cylinder

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT

Air supply system, service unit, single acting cylinder, double acting cylinder, 3/2 directional control
valve (DCV) - push button operated, 3/2 - single pilot DCV, 5/2 single pilot DCV, 5/2 - double pilot
DCV, 3/2 double pilot DCV.

PROCEDURE:
1.1 Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

Figure 1: Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

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1.2 Indirect Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

Condition 1: Normally Closed Valve

2(A)
12(Z)

3(R)
1(P)
1(P)

3(R)

Condition 2: Normally Open Valve

2(A)

10(Z)

3(R)

1(P)
1(P)

3(R)

Figure 2: Indirect Control of Single Acting Cylinder

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1.3 Indirect Control of a Double Acting Cylinder

Condition 1: 5/2 DCV with Single Pilot Operated and One Push Button

4(A)

12(Z)

5(R)

2(B)

3(S)

1(P)

3(R)

1(P)

Condition 2: 5/2 DCV with Double Pilot Operated and Two Push Buttons

14

2(A)

4(A)

2(B)
12

5(R)

3(S)

2(A)

1(P)
1(P)

3(R)

1(P)

Figure 3: Indirect Control of Double Acting Cylinder

3(R)

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REPORT
Write a report based on this case study.

DISCUSSION
Describe the working principle of pneumatic components and suggest any improvement for the
system.

CONCLUSION
State the outcome of the results and analysis.

ASSESSMENT METHOD
Criteria

Mark

Documentation
Report format, schematic drawing, original discussion and
conclusion.

Functionality
The students are able to demonstrate that the realized system is
working as stated in the problem description.

Creativity
The students are able to show creativity for system enhancement.
No mark for creativity if the system is not working.