POLITEKNIK SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH

Mechanical Engineering Department (JKM)

LAB SHEET 4

Programme Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Course Code DJJ 40153: Basic Electro-Hydraulic Experiment: Electro-Hydraulic System

Title Basic Electro-Hydraulic System

Lab. No. DJJ40153/4

LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
i. Apply the basic concept and function of pneumatics and hydraulics system. (C3,
PLO1).
ii. Design pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and hydraulic circuit according to assigned
tasks. (C5, PLO3)
iii. Perform experiment on pneumatic, electro-pneumatic and hydraulic circuit during
practical session. (P4, PLO5)

ACTION NAME & DESIGNATION SIGNATURE DATE

Prepared by: MADYA MASTIKA BINTI AHMAD

Checked by: KP

Approved by: KP/KJ

GROUP MEMBERS :
MUHAMMAD IQMALFITRI BIN ABDUL MANAP (08DKM19F1039)
NUR HUDA BINTI HAMZAH (08DKM19F1063)
NUR NAJIAN BINTI MUHAMMAD NIZAM (08DKM19F1044)
NUR SHAZA AINA BINTI MOHD SHAIDIN (08DKM19F1042)
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EXPERIMENT OUTCOMES:

At the end of the lab session students should be able to:

i. Assemble pneumatic circuit connections correctly.

ii. State the function of the equipment used in the circuit connectivity.
iii. Identify problems that can occur during circuit connection.

THEORY:

Introduction to electrohydraulic.

Electro-hydraulic term is defined from words of electro, which mean electrical and
hydraulic which mean hydro/liquid pressure. The electro-hydraulic equipment and system
is an integration of electrical and mechanical components with compressed liquid source.

Electro-hydraulic controllers have a hydraulic power section. In an electro-hydraulic

control, the signal control section is made up of electrical components, for example, the
proximity switches, and relays. The directional control valves behaves as a medium
between the electrical signal control section and the hydraulic power section in the
controller. Relay is an electrical device that contains a coil and a contactor switch. Relay
also can consist of a coil and multiple contactors.

SAFETY PRECAUTION:

Make sure the equipment is placed in the right position.

Make sure the tube is connected properly.

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TASK 1: Self-holding (Memory) Electro-Hydraulic Circuit Using Relay.

EQUIPMENTS:

Appropriate software with user manual.

PROCEDURE:

Using appropriate software or model/learning kit, follow the procedure below.

1. Connect the hydraulic circuit according to Fig. 1a.

2. Connect the electric circuit as shown in Fig. 1b.
3. Validate the hydraulic circuit and the electric circuit for any misconnection.
4. Turn the hydraulic power unit ON. Adjust the pressure to 25 to 35 MPa at the
pressure-limiting valve.
5. Turn the DC power supply ON. Set the voltage to be 24V.
6. Turn S0 ON.
7. Press S1; verify if the piston rod continues to extend to its maximum limit.
8. Press S2; verify if the piston rod retracts.
9. Once you finish the practice, turn OFF of the hydraulic power unit and DC power
supply.

Fig. 1a Fig. 1b
Fig. 1 Experiment layout
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RESULT:

As a result of the connection circuit:

- Is the circuit connected correctly?
Yes it was connected correctly.
- Is the circuit functioning properly?
Yes it was functioned properly.
- Describe the way the circuit works.
Presentation session.

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TASK 2: Application of Electro-hydraulic in Vehicle Lift.

EQUIPMENTS:

Appropriate software with user manual.

PROCEDURE:

Using appropriate software or model/learning kit, follow the procedure below.

A vehicle lifts as shown in Figure 2 has been widely used in the automobile service
centres. Design and demonstrate an electro-hydraulic circuit that meets the following
requirements:

1. Use a 4/3 single-solenoid spring return control valve to actuate the cylinder.
2. The cylinder should lift the car to half its maximum position when S1 is pressed.
The lift will stop after being contact with limit switch.
3. Then, the cylinder should lift the car to its maximum position when S2 is pressed.
4. If the S3 is pressed at any period of time, the cylinder will return to its
initial/home position.
5. Incorporates memory circuit for all the pushbuttons (S1, S2 and S3).
6. Include two physical contact switches to detect whether all the car tires are on the
platform for safety purposed. Requirement 2 to 4 can only be executed if and only
if all the car tires are detected by the contact switches.

Fig. 2 Vehicle lift

RESULT:

As a result of the connection circuit:

- Is the circuit connected correctly?
Yes it was connected correctly.

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- Is the circuit functioning properly?

Yes it was functioned properly.

- Insert the hydraulic and electrical circuits that you had designed.

CONCLUSIONS:

1. State the function of relay.

-relay is switch that open and close circuit electromechanically or electronically
also control one electrical circuit by opening and closing contacts in another
circuit.
2. Illustrate and explain the memory circuit.
-from the presentation.

REFERENCES:
[1] SMCT.P1 Pneumatic Technology 1 Workbook.
[2] AutoSim 200, user manual.

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