19 - A

Electro-pneumatic control system functions with two energy forms, meaning 2 different setups
are need in order to make it work. First is the electrical energy in signal control part powered by
solenoid (coil powered) and compressed air being actuated by the electrical system. The
pushbutton/switch in electrical system is manually controlled, when pressed electrical current
flows along the solenoid which makes the pneumatic valve to be actuated and switch positions
affecting the movement of double-acting cylinder.
For this experiment, simple Electro-pneumatic control system is being demonstrated and
simulated which is main pushbutton/switch is directly connected to solenoid which actuates the
pneumatic button making it the Direct control electro-pneumatic system.

IAT Curriculum Unit (2008) Module 2: Direct and Indirect Control in

Electro-pneumatics. Retrieved from
http://g11pneumatics.pbworks.com

19 - B
Electro-pneumatic control system functions with two energy forms, meaning 2 different setups
are need in order to make it work. First is the electrical energy in signal control part powered by
solenoid (coil powered) and compressed air being actuated by the electrical system. The
pushbutton/switch in electrical system is manually controlled, when pressed electrical current
flows along the solenoid which makes the pneumatic valve to be actuated and switch positions
affecting the movement of double-acting cylinder.
For this experiment, the use of relay is introduced where you can connect multiple solenoids and
actuate multiple pneumatic valves. By using relays, the main pushbutton/switch is not directly
connected to the pneumatic valve as the relay is connected to another pushbutton/switch that
actuates solenoid or multiple solenoids making it the Indirect control electro-pneumatic system.

IAT Curriculum Unit (2008) Module 2: Direct and Indirect Control in

Electro-pneumatics. Retrieved from
http://g11pneumatics.pbworks.com
20 - A
Indirect control electro-pneumatic system uses relays connecting multiple solenoids to actuate
multiple pneumatic valves. The main pushbutton/switch is indirectly connected to the pneumatic
valve as the relay component is connected to another pushbutton/switch that actuates solenoid or
multiple solenoids available.
For this experiment, Indirect control electro-pneumatic system is constructed using OR and AND
function in the electrical system. The OR function is having multiple control system to choose
from that actuates the same pneumatic valve, while the AND function comprise of combined
control system that needs simultaneous control to make the pneumatic system function.

IAT Curriculum Unit (2008) Module 2: Direct and Indirect Control in

Electro-pneumatics. Retrieved from
http://g11pneumatics.pbworks.com

20 – B
Indirect control electro-pneumatic system uses relays connecting multiple solenoids to actuate
multiple pneumatic valves. The main pushbutton/switch is indirectly connected to the pneumatic
valve as the relay component is connected to another pushbutton/switch that actuates solenoid or
multiple solenoids available.
For this experiment, multiple pneumatic system is present being controlled by single electrical
system that uses OR and AND function. Two pneumatic valve available with both sides having a
push button connected to the single electrical unit presented, one is linked with the OR function
indirect control with its other side connected directly and other one is linked with AND function
with its other side connected directly.

IAT Curriculum Unit (2008) Module 2: Direct and Indirect Control in

Electro-pneumatics. Retrieved from
http://g11pneumatics.pbworks.com