PROGRAMME DIPLOMA OF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NOVEMBER 2018

PNEUMATICS
JOB SHEETS

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a single-acting cylinder

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Single-acting cylinder - 1
3 3/2-way valve, manual operated, unistable - 1

Instruction:
1 Study the pneumatic circuit.
2 Select the required components.
3 Connect the circuit.
4 Check to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve connectors.
5 Turn on the main air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate the start button.
7 Check for any air leakages and rectify them immediately.
8 Check for cylinder operation sequence.
9 Troubleshoot the circuit for correct operation if necessary.

Control of a single-acting cylinder

Single-Acting Cylinder

3 /2 -W a y Va lv e , A ir-O pe ra te d,

Norma lly -Clos e d, Unis t able (S pring Re turn).

14 1 3

2
2

1 3
1 3 3 /2 -W a y Va lv e , P us hbu tto n-O pera te d,
Norma lly -Clos e d, Unis t able (S pring Re turn).

Direct Control Indirect Control

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder - 1
3 3/2-way valve, manual operated, unistable – 2
4 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable - 1

Instruction:

1 Study the pneumatic circuit.

2 Select the required components.
3 Connect the circuit.
4 Check to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve connectors.
5 Turn on the main air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate the start button.
7 Check for any air leakages and rectify them immediately.
8 Check for cylinder operation sequence.
9 Troubleshoot the circuit for correct operation if necessary.

Dou ble-Acting Cylinder

5 /2 W a y valve , Air-ope ra te d, Bista ble

4 2

14 12

5 3
E0 2 3 /2 W a y valve , Pushbutto n-o perated,
1

E1 2 U nista ble, N orma lly-Close d

1 3

1 3

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Assignment 1: Modify Circuit

(1) To change to auto-return cycle by replacing “E1” with “A1”.

(2) Change the circuit to continuous oscillation cycle by replacing “E0” with “S” & “A0”

Double-Acting Cylinder

A0 A1

5/2 W ay valve , Air-operated, Bistable

4 2

14 12

5 3

3/2 W ay valve ,Roller-operated, 1

Normally -Closed, Held-Open 2 3/2 W ay valve ,Roller-operated,

A0 A0 Unistable, Normally-Clos ed
2
1 3 A1
A1
3/2 W ay valve ,Lever-operated,2
1 3
Bi-s table,
S
1 3

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Semi-automatic control with 2 switches

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 3/2-way valve, pushbutton operated, unistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller- perated, unistable
5 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
6 Shuttle valve (OR element)
7 Two pressure valve (AND element)

Instruction:
1 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
2 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
3 Check the alignment of the 3/2-way roller operated valves.
4 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
5 Actuate E1 or E2 and check for cylinder actuation.
6 Complete the truth table for ‘OR’ function.
7 Modify the circuit for ‘AND’ operation by replacing the shuttle valve with a two-pressure valve.
8 Draw the modify circuit and complete the truth table for ‘AND’ function.

‘OR’ Function ‘AND’ Function

E1 E2 A E1 E2 A
0 0 0 0
0 1 0 1
1 0 1 0
1 1 1 1

Table I Table II

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 Semi-Automatic Cycle Control with Two Switches
(Auto-Return)

Shuttle Valve A1
(OR Element)
2
1 1

4 2
A 14 12

5 3
Two-Pressure Valve 1
(AND Element) 2
1 1

2 2 2
A1

E1 1 3 E2 1 3 1 3

Air Service Unit Normally-Closed,

Unisatble (Spring Return)
Roller-Operated, 3/2-Way

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Sequencing control with 2 cylinders A+B+A-B-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Trace blocking signal in pneumatic circuit with sequence A+B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Trace circuit for any opposing signals.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Removal of blocking signals from pneumatic circuit with A+B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-A- sequence

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+C+B-A- sequence

C-
Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

Conclusion:

1 Draw the displacement-step diagram of the cylinders’ sequence.

2 Modify the circuit to the following sequence:
A+B+C+C-A-B-
3 Draw the modified corcuit

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 JOB SHEET

Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-C+C-A- sequence

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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1 1
1

2 2
2 2
1 1 1

2 4
2
1
2 4

2
1

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 JOB SHEET (Coursework 1)

Course : NITEC PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Fluid Power (Basic Pneumatics)

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-C+C- sequence

A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components
3 Test the selected components for proper functioning.
4 Connect up the circuit in accordance with the given circuit diagram.
5 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
7 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

Conclusion:

1 Draw the displacement-step diagram of the cylinders’ sequence.

2 Modify the circuit to the following sequence:
A+B+B-C+A-C-
3 Make changes on the given circuit diagram.
4 Reconnect and test circuit.

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 A+B+B-C+C–
A-

A B C

a0 a1 b0 b1 c0 c1

A+ A- B+ B- C+ C-

a1 b0

S
S1
2
S
3
Z Y
b1

c0
Z Y

c1 a0

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PROGRAMME DIPLOMA OF
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
NOVEMBER 2018

ELECTRO-PNEUMATICS
JOB SHEETS

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 JOB SHEET

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a single-acting cylinder

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Single-acting cylinder
3 3/2-way single-solenoid valve
4 Distribution block
5 Relay
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
7 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
8 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
9 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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Single- Ac ting C ylinder

Pneumatic Power C ircuit Electrical Control C ircuit

+24V

+24V

Y1
1 3
Y1

0V

0V

+24V

H o ldi n g C o n t a ct

K1 K1 Lo a d C o n ta c t

Y1
1 3

Relay Coil K1 Solenoid Y 1

0V

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Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder with single-solenoid valve

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way single-solenoid valve
4 Distribution block
5 Relay
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller-operated limit switch
8 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switch.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 Auto Return of Double-Acting Cylinder
+24V

S2 14 24

START K1 K1
11 21
4 2
2
Y1
5 3 Normally-Closed S2
1 1
A1
K1 Y1
A2
0V

Co nt inuo us-O scillation Cycle

+2 4 V

4
S1 S2 K1 K1
S1

Norma lly-Ope n 1
Held-Close d

4 2
1
Y1 S2 Norma lly-Close d

5 3 2
1
A1
K1 Y1

A2

0V

A- A+

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Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder with double-solenoid valve

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valve
4 Distribution block
5 Relay
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller-operated limit switch
8 Sensors
9 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switch.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

(A) Direct Control

A S1 S2

+24V

4
S S2
4 2
1
1Y 1 1Y 2
4
5 3 S1
(A+) (A-)
1
1

1Y 1 1Y 2

1 2
(A+) (A-)

0V
3

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(B) Indirect Control

A
S1 S2

+2 4 V

S K1 S2
Double-Solenoid 5/2-W ay Valve 4 2 K2

1 Y1 1 Y2
5 3 S1
(A+) (A-)
1

K1 1 Y1 1 Y2
K2

1 2 (A+) (A-)

0V
3
Air Servic e Unit

Air ON/OFF Valve Indirect Control

(C) Control with sensors or reed-switches

A
S1 S2

+2 4V

S K1
Dou ble-S oleno id 5/ 2-W ay Valve 4 2 K2

1 Y1 1 Y2 S2
5 3 (A-) S1
(A+)
1

K1 1 Y1 1 Y2
K2

1 2 (A+) (A-)

0V
3
Air Service Unit

Air ON/OFF Valve Control With Sensors

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 JOB SHEET 4

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder with timer.

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valve
4 Distribution block
5 Relay
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller-operated limit switch
8 Timers
9 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switch.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

(A) Energizing Delay (Delay-On) Timer

A S1 S2

+24V

S S2
4 2 TIMER

1Y 1 1Y 2
5 3 S1
1

1Y 1 TIMER 1Y 2

1 2

0V
3

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(B) De-energizing Delay (Delay-Off) Timer

+ 24
+24V V DC
S1 S2

4 2 K1
S2 K2 Timer C ontac t
1Y 1 1Y 2 NC NC
5 3
1 S1

K1 K2 1Y 1 1Y 2

0V

Timer Relay A+ A-
Delay De-ener gising

(C) Delay On & Delay Off Timer

+24V

S1 S2

Delay-On
Timer Contact Delay-Off
K1 K2 Timer Contact
S2
K3
NC NC
4 2

1Y 1 1Y 2 N/O S1

5 3
1

Timer Relay
1Y 1 1Y 2
Relay K1 K2 K3

0V

Timer Relay A+ A-
Delay De-energising

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Assignment:

(1) Add flow control valves to control speed of cylinder. Indicate whether it is meter-in or meter-out.
(2) Replace the start switch “S” from Detent Switch to Momentary Switch. Use relay to change
mechanical latching to electrical latching.
State why electrical latching circuit is safer as compared to the detent switch.

Solution

+24V
S1 S2

K3 K3
S2 K1 K2
Timer C ontac t
20%

20%

NO
NO
1(P) 1(P)
4 2 S1

1Y 1 1Y 2
5 3
1

K3 K1 K2 1Y 1 1Y 2

0V

Timer Relay A+ A-
Delay Energising

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Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder with counter.

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valve
4 Distribution block
5 Relay
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switch
8 Counter
9 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
7 Pre-set counter to 5 counts.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

Double-A cting C ylinder Controlled By An E lec tric-C ounter

+24V
A S1 S2

S S2 K1 K2

R_SW ITCH
4 2
1
COUNTE R
1Y 1 1Y 2 NC C onta ct 2
5 3
1

S1

1 2

K1 K2 COUNTE R 5 1Y 1 1Y 2
3
0V

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Assignment:
Use timer to reset the counter so that the circuit will restart automatically after 5 sec.

Solution:

Double-Acting C ylinder Controlled By An Electric-Counter

+2 4V
A
S1 S2

S S2 K1 K2

1
4 2 TIM
CNT
1Y 1 1Y 2
2 4
5 3
1

S1

1 2

K1 TIM K2 CNT 5 1Y 1 1Y 2
3

0V

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 JOB SHEET 6

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Electro-pneumatic sequencing circuit A+B+A-B-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinders
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valves
4 Distribution block
5 Relays
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switches
8 Sensors / Reed Switches
9 Timer
10 Counter
11 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connection, ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switches or sensors.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 A+ B+ A- B- Continuous Cycle
A
B
S3 S4
S1 S2

4 2
4 2
Y3 Y4
Y1 Y2 5 3
5 3 1
1

+24V

S1
S4
S2
S3

Y1
Y3 Y2 Y4

0V

A+ B+ A- B-

Assignment:
(1) Replace S2 & S4 with sensors or reed-switches. Connect & test the circuits.
(2) Add timer after “A+” to delay the start of “B+ “
(3) Add counter to stop the cycle after 5 counts.
(4) Re-design the above circuit when the sequence changed to A+B+B-A-.
Identify the problem of opposing or blocking signal.

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NOTE: This circuit can’t work.
Identify the opposing or blocking signal in this circuit.

A+ B+ B- A- (With Opposing Signal)

A
B
S3 S4
S1 S2

4 2
4 2
Y3 Y4
Y1 Y2 5 3
5 3
B+ 1 B-
A+ 1 A-

+24V

S1
S4
S2
S3

Y1
Y3 Y4 Y2

0V

A+ B+ B- A-

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 JOB SHEET 7

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Electro-pneumatic sequencing circuit A+B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinders
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valves
4 Distribution block
5 Relays
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switches
8 Sensors / Reed Switches
9 Timer
10 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connections to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switches or sensors.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation and correct sequence.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 A+B+B-A-

S1 S2 S3 S4

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4

1 2 3 4
+ 24
v
K1 K1 K1
PB
1
S1 2
S2
S3
S4

A1
K1 Y1 Y3 Y4 Y2
A2
-0
v A+ B+ B- A-
Conclusion
1 Compare the removal of blocking signal by electro-
pneumatic pure pneumatic circuit.
2 Modify the circuit with time delay on after B-.

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 Modified circuit with Delay On after B-

A+B+B-A-

S1 S2 S3 S4

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4

1 2 3 4
+ 24
v
K1 K1 K1
PB
1
S1 4
2
S2
S3 K2
S4

A1
K1 Y1 Y3 Y4 K2 Y2
A2
-0
v A+ B+ B- Timer A-

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 JOB SHEET 8

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Electro-pneumatic sequencing circuit A+B+B-C+C-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinders
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valves
4 Distribution block
5 Relays
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switches
8 Sensors / Reed Switches
9 Timer & Counter.
10 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the electrical control circuit for the given sequence.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connections to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switches or sensors.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation and correct sequence.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 A + B + B - C + C- A -

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

Y1 Y2 Y Y Y5 Y6
3 4

1 2 1 2 1 2 7 8 9
+ 24 v
PB K1 S4 K2 S6 K3 K1 K2 K3
1
S1 2
3
S2 S3 S
K2 K3 K1
5

K1 K2 K3 Y1 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y2

-0
v A B+ B- C+ C- A-
+

Conclusion
1 Draw the displacement step diagram.
2 Modify the circuit to include:
2.1 A time-delay of 3 sec after B+.
2.2 A counter to stop the cycle after 5 counts.

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 A B C
S3 S4 S5 S6
S1 S2

4 2 4 2 4 2

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
5 3 5 3 5 3
1 1 1

+24 V

K1 K2 K3
STA RT

K1 S4 K2 K3
S6

S1

K2 K3 K1
TIM S5
S2 S3

Y2
K1 K2 K3 Y1 Y3 TIM Y4 Y5 Y6

0V

A+ B+ TIME R B- C+ C- A-

+24V

K1 K2
STA RT K3

K1 S4 K2 K3
CNT S6

S1

K2 K3 K1
S2 TIM S5
S3

K1 K2 K3 Y1 Y3 Y2
CNT 5 TIM Y4 Y5 Y6

0V

A+ B+ COUNTER TIMER B- C+ C- A-

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 JOB SHEET 9

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Electro-pneumatic sequencing circuit A+C+C-B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinders
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valves
4 Distribution block
5 Relays
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switches
8 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connections to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switches.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 A+ C+ / C- B+ / B- A-

A B C
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

4 2 4 2 4 2

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
5 3 5 3 5 3
1 1 1

+24V

K1
K1 K1

S TA RT

K2
K1 S6 K2
K2
S1

K2
S4 S2 S5
S3

K1 K2 Y1 Y5 Y6 Y3
Y4
Y2

0V

C- B+ B- A-
A+ C+

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 JOB SHEET 10

Course : Pneumatic & Hydraulic

Module : Electro-Pneumatics

Job Title : Electro-pneumatic sequencing circuit A+C-C+B+A-B-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Profile board
2 Double-acting cylinders
3 5/2-way double-solenoid valves
4 Distribution block
5 Relays
6 Pushbutton switch
7 Roller operated limit switches
8 Wires & air tubes

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit.
2 Adjust to required air pressure and off the air supply.
3 Switch off the 24V DC power supply.
4 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
5 Check circuit connections to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of the roller operated limit switches.
7 Turn on the air supply and DC 24 V supply.
8 Actuate the pushbutton switch and check for cylinder actuation.
9 Troubleshoot and rectify faults if necessary.
10 Modify, improve and test circuits as instructed.

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 A+ C- / C+ B+ A- / B-
A B C
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6

4 2 4 2 4 2

Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6
5 3 5 3 5 3
1 1 1

+24V

K1
K1 K1
S TA RT

K2
K1 S5 K2
K2
S3

K2
S1 S2 S6 S4

K1 K2 Y1 Y6 Y5 Y3 Y2 Y4

0V

A+ C- C+ B+ A- B-

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Extra Practical Assessments
1. Modify the circuit to the following sequence:

a) A+ B+ B- C+ A- C-

b) B- A+ A- C+ C- B+

c) A+ C- C+ B+ B- A-

d) C+ C- B+ A- A+ B-

e) A- B+ C- C+ B- A+

f) C+ A- A+ C-
B+ B-

2. Make changes on the circuit diagrams by adding timer to

delay “C-“& flow control valve to control the speed of “A+”.

3. Add a counter to stop the cycle after 5 counts with a reset switch to
restart the cycle.

4. Reconnect and test circuit.

5. Draw the displacement-step diagram of the cylinders’ sequence

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