DJJ 40153 PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULICS

EXPERIMENT : 1
TITLE : BASIC PURE PNEUMATIC CIRCUIT DESIGN
DURATION : 2 HOURS
PAGE : 1 0F 3

1.0 Experiment outcome

1.1 Understand pneumatic working system.
1.2 Understand the function of logic elements
1.3 Assemble basic pneumatic circuit

2.0 Theory
Pneumatics has for some considerable time been used for carrying out the simplest
mechanical tasks, but in more recent times has played a more important role in the development
of pneumatic technology for automation.

In the majority of applications compressed air is used for one or more of the following
functions:
To determine the status of processors (sensors)
Information processing (processors)
Switching of actuators by means of final control elements
Carrying out work (actuators)

Pneumatic systems consist of an interconnection of different groups of elements. This

group of elements forms a control path for signal flow, starting from the signal section (input)
through to the actuating section (output). Control elements control the actuating elements in
accordance with the signals received from the processing elements. The primary levels in a
pneumatic system are:
Energy supply
Input elements (sensors)
Processing elements (processors)
Control elements
Power components (actuators)

A directional control valve can be used as an input, processing or control element. The
distinguishing feature for the allocation of the individual components to the respective groups of
elements is the configuration within a pneumatic system.

3.0 Apparatus/Equipment
3.1 1 unit of double acting cylinder
3.2 2 unit of 3/2 way DCV normally closed with push button and spring return (Start button)
3.3 1 units of 5/2 way DCV with single pilot
3.4 1 unit OR valve
3.5 1 unit AND valve
3.6 1 unit manifold
3.7 Air Supply Unit
3.8 Pneumatic hose
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4.0 Safety Precautions

4.1 Make sure the students follow the laboratory or workshop safety regulators.
4.2 Experiment must be conduct by lecturers or experience lab assistance
4.3 All pneumatic hose must be fit properly
4.4 Pneumatic pressure do not exceed 6 bar

5.0 Procedures
5.1 Attach all components on workbench.
5.2 Assemble the circuit base on Figure 1.

Figure 1

5.4 Open the shut-off valve and identify for any leakage.
5.5 Press the PB1/PB2 and release; record the response of actuator in Table 1.
5.6 Repeat step above until complete the Table 1.
5.7 Write down your observation.
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6.0 Results/Data
PB 1 PB 2 Cylinder A
1 0
0 1
1 1
0 0
Table 1: Truth Table for OR valve

PB 1 PB 2 Cylinder A
1 0
0 1
1 1
0 0
Table 1: Truth Table for AND valve

7.0 Discussion
7.1 Sketch and explain a system that using either AND valve and OR.

8.0 Conclusion and Recommendation

Deduce a conclusion from the result shown and from your observation.

9.0 References
Croser, P. and Ebal, F. (1999). Pneumatics Basic Level. Festo Didactic, Esslington, Germany

Majumdar, S. (1995). Pneumatic System, Principle and Maintanance. Mc Graw Hill. Rexroth
Training Manual

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