Fundamentals of Automation Technology 20EE43P C-20 Lab Manual

Vidya Vikas Educational Trust (R),
Vidya Vikas Polytechnic

27-128, Mysore - Bannur Road Alanahally,Alanahally Post, Mysuru, Karnataka 570028
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory Manual
Subject : Fundamentals of Automation Technology
Subject Code : 20EE43P
Semester : 4th Semester
Branch : Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Name of the Student: …………………………………………….
Register Number: …………………………………………….
Prepared by Mr. THANMAY J.S, HOD Mechanical, Vidya Vikas Polytechnic, Mysore. Page 1 of 26
Syllabus
This Manual is limited to only this

Section A portion of the syllabus
For a given automation application select suitable pneumatic components and sensors.
Experiment 01: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of single acting cylinder
Experiment 02: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of single acting cylinder
Experiment 03: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of Double acting cylinder
Experiment 04: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of Double acting cylinder
Experiment 05: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using OR logic (Parallel circuit)
Experiment 06: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using AND logic (Series circuit)
Experiment 07: Electro pneumatics circuits for Automatic return of a Single acting cylinder
Experiment 08: Oscillation of double acting cylinder using proximity switches and Double Solenoid Sensors
Experiment 09: Control of double acting cylinder using pressure switch
Experiment 10: Control of double acting cylinder using delay timer
Section B
Demonstrate & control the Pneumatic actuators using pneumatic valves.
Experiment A: Conveyor belt with Oscillation motion
Experiment B: Latching circuit with a limit switch and Mechanical Position sensor
Experiment C: Simultaneous Transfer station Simulation Circuit
Experiment D: Multiple actuator circuit with direct control circuit
Experiment E: Stamping Circuit using Delay timer switch
1. Identify different pneumatic components
a) Supply and Distribution Components
Component Name and Description Symbol
The symbol shown is that for the Main Air Supply which is
Compressor normally supplied by a compressor. High pressure air can
be produced using piston, screw or vane compressors.
The air produced by the compressor is stored in a vessel

called the receiver or reservoir. The function of the receiver
Receiver is to store the air for future use, to smooth uneven pressure
and to allow water to fall out of the air to the bottom of the
tank where it can be drained.
Filters are used to remove small particles from the air
Filter which, if allowed to remain, would block small ports and
jam spools etc.
Compressors produce air at a higher pressure than is
normally required to overcome losses in the distribution
system. A pressure regulator is used to lower the pressure
Regulator for the system components. A pilot signal (the dotted line
on the right-hand side of the symbol) monitors the output
pressure of the valve. This pilot pressure acts against a
spring which is used to set the pressure.
This enables several components to be connected to the
Manifold compressed air source and provides a means of switching
circuits on and off.
This is simply an open pipe that allows the air in the circuit
Air Bleed
to escape once pressure is reduced by a diaphragm valve.
The air produced by the compressor is distributed by air

Air Pipes
lines or pipe-work to the points where it is required. The
Connected
lines or pipe can be connected together using 'T' pieces.
Air Pipes Not In a factory the pipe-work is run downhill in a further

Connected attempt to remove excess water from the system.
b) Control Valves Components
This valve shows 3 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate

3-2 Valve it has 2 stages of operation - hence 3-2 Valve. Single-acting
cylinders are normally controlled by three-port valves
This valve shows 5 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate

it has 2 stages of operation - hence 5-2 Valve. Double-acting
cylinders are normally controlled by a 5-port valve which is
5-2 Valve
operated by Pilot Air signals from two three-port valves
causing a spool inside the valve to move to one side or the
other.
The symbol shown is used to indicate when compressed air

Exhaust is released to the atmosphere - e.g., following the operation
of a valve.
These control the speed of cylinder operation by restricting

the flow of compressed air. This symbol shows the inclusion
Unidirectional
of a restrictor and a check valve, or non-return valve, used
Flow Control
such that air is restricted from left to right and will free flow
only from right to left.
2-way Flow This symbol omits the check valve to indicate that the air is
Control able to flow in either direction
This symbol omits both the check valve and the variable
Fixed Value
arrow to indicate that the air is able to flow in either
Flow Control
direction with pressure lowered to a set value.
c) Pneumatic Logic Components

These are used with two valves in parallel and are also known
as ‘OR’ valves. They allow a signal to pass through from either input
Shuttle A or B (or both) and will allow the reverse flow of system exhaust
Valve through these same inputs. A shuttle valve selects the higher of two
pressures by means of a small ball inside which gets blown from side
to side.
This valve can be used to logically decide if there is more than one
signal present on the inputs. It can be used to determine if a part is in
AND
position ‘AND’ a guard is down before performing a clamping
Valve
operation for example. The same logic ‘AND’ function can be
achieved by combining two in series.
d) Actuators Components
Component Name Description Symbol
These are capable of detecting small changes in air

pressure. The diaphragm is a stretched piece of rubber
Diaphragm
which expands and contracts with the changing air
Actuator
pressure of a Pilot Air signal from an Air Bleed, for
example, and acts on the valve to change its state
Pilot signals can be used to operate a switch

or actuator by monitoring the output pressure of a
Pilot Air valve for example and supply a pressure which acts
against a regulator spring to set the working pressure
or to operate the spool inside a 5-port valve.
Solenoids uses an electrical pulse to change the state

Solenoid
of the valve. This allows pneumatics to be combined
Actuator
with electrical or electronic systems involving
computer or programmable logic control (PLC) if
required.
Control valves require switching in some way and

Push Button
there are many ways of actuating the them.
Solenoids and pilots are are switched indirectly from
some other source: electrically in the case of a
Lever solenoid (by PLC for example) or by another valve in

the case of a Pilot Air.
Solenoids and Pilot Air are common methods of
operation but valve actuation can be achieved most
Roller Lever
simply by a mechanical operation.
Valve
Mechanical Actuators include push buttons, levers,
rollers, and plungers. They are methods used for
Plunger manual operation and shown illustrated are the
valve actuator symbols.
e) Pneumatic Cylinders (or Linear Actuators)

Pneumatic cylinders are more accurately termed linear
actuators. In a single-acting cylinder, compressed air is
Single-
used to push the piston out (outstroke), and a spring to
acting
return it (instroke). When compressed air is supplied to
Cylinder
the cylinder, the piston rod extends. A single-acting
cylinder is normally controlled by a three-port valve.
Double-acting cylinders use compressed air for
the outstroke and also for the instroke by reversing the
Double-
air flow direction which is achieved using a five-port
acting
valve. They can produce bigger forces and are used more
Cylinder
than single-acting cylinders. They can be used for both
pushing and pulling.
Summary of Components
Dear Students
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Thanking you all
With regards
THANMAY J S
Experiment 01: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of single acting cylinder
Components Require Location Symbol
Single Cylinder Actuator Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

with Spring return Cylinder (Spring Return)
3/2-way Single solenoid

valve (spring return) add Pneumatic > Directional Valve >
solenoid to left and spring to 3/2-NO Valve
right side (See last pages)
Pneumatic > Line > Pneumatic
Pressure Source / Exhaust Pressure Source.
Pneumatic > Line > Exhaust
Electric Control (US)> Lines >
Power supply 24 volts
Power source / Zero volts
Common Zero Volt
Electric Control (US)> Switches>
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch Electric Control (US)> Output
(See last pages) Component > Solenoid
Experiment 02: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of single acting cylinder


Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Electric Control (US)> Output
Coil (See last pages)
Component > Coil
Open Contact In-Direct Electric Control (US)> Contact >
(See last pages) Contact with off Delay NO
Experiment 03: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of Double acting cylinder
Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

Actuator Action (DA) Cylinder
5/2-way Directional Valve

with Single solenoid (spring
Pneumatic > Directional Valve >
return) add solenoid to left
5/2-(14) Valve
and spring to right side
(See last pages)
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Experiment 04: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of Double acting cylinder


5/2-(14) Valve
(See last pages)
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Component > Coil
(See last pages) Contact with off Delay No
Experiment 05: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using OR logic (Parallel circuit)


Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch ON
Experiment 06: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using AND logic (Series circuit)


Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch ON
Experiment 07: Electro pneumatics circuits for Automatic return of a Single acting cylinder
Single Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

Actuator Cylinder (Spring Return)

Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button NC
Coil Electric Control (US)> Output
(See last pages) Component > Coil
Open / close Contact Electric Control (US)> Contact >
In-Direct (See last pages) Contact with on / off Delay NC
Experiment 08: Oscillation of double acting cylinder using proximity switches and Double Solenoid


5/2-(14) Valve
(See last pages)
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Proximity Sensors Pneumatics>Sensors > Proximity
(See last pages) Sensors
Proximity Switch Electric Control (US)> Switches >
(See last pages) Proximity Switch NO
Experiment 09: Control of double acting cylinder using pressure switch


5/2-(14) Valve
(See last pages)
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Proximity Sensors Pneumatics>Sensors > Pressure
(See last pages) Pressure Switch NC
Experiment 10: Control of double acting cylinder using delay timer


5/2-(14) Valve
(See last pages)
Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch NC
Coil
Control> Coil
Delay Switch Electric Control (US)> Switches >
(See last pages) Contact with ON/OFF Delay NC
Experiment A: Conveyor belt with Oscillation motion

5/2-way Directional Valve Pneumatic > Directional Valve > 5/2

with Double solenoid
Directional Valve
(See last pages)
Pressure Source / Exhaust Mentioned earlier
Power source / Zero volts Mentioned earlier

Push Button
Push Button ON
Component > Coil
(See last pages) Contact with off Delay NO
Experiment B: Latching circuit with a limit switch and Mechanical Position sensor


(See last pages) Directional Valve

Push Button
Push Button ON
Component > Coil
Pneumatic > Sensors > Mechanical
Position Sensor
Position Sensor
Electric Control (US)> Switches >
Limit Switch
Limit Switch NO
Experiment C: Simultaneous Transfer station simulation circuit



Push Button
Push Button ON
Experiment D: Multiple actuator circuit with direct control circuit



Push Button
Push Button ON
Experiment E: Stamping Circuit using Delay timer switch



Push Button
Push Button ON
Component > Flashing Coil
(See last pages) Contact with on / off Delay NO
Editing of Components
Main Library Workshop Valve Editing (Example 3/2 Valve)
Pneumatic Library Electrical Library
Example of 3/2 Directional Valve Catalog selection

for Push button,
Spring, Solenoid
etc.
The Section of the Valve which is selected will get the attachment from the
catalog when double clicked
Solenoid, Pilot
valves, Springs,
rolled any
attachment can be
scrolled up or
down
Double click only on Solenoid valves to get Tag Name section

Tag Name which is
compulsory for
linking with
Electrical
circuits
Tag Nest
Pneumatic should be
Components assigned, it
examples can be any
based on your
assignment
For Pneumatic Circuits

to connect, Pressure
Lines are used
The Pointer should click on For Electrical

these dots to connect the circuits, Connections, Electric
failing which the results or Wires are used
output will not be achived
Assigning the Tag

Names is necessary
Electrical Components
Examples
For prefix
section it is
Cycle time
generally
360 = 10 sec
180 = 5 sec

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Vidya Vikas Educational Trust (R),

Vidya Vikas Polytechnic

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Subject : Fundamentals of Automation Technology

Subject Code : 20EE43P

Semester : 4th Semester

Branch : Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Name of the Student: …………………………………………….

Register Number: …………………………………………….

This Manual is limited to only this

The air produced by the compressor is stored in a vessel

The air produced by the compressor is distributed by air

Air Pipes Not In a factory the pipe-work is run downhill in a further

Component Name and Description Symbol

This valve shows 3 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate

This valve shows 5 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate

The symbol shown is used to indicate when compressed air

These control the speed of cylinder operation by restricting

c) Pneumatic Logic Components

Component Name and Description Symbol

Component Name Description Symbol

These are capable of detecting small changes in air

Pilot signals can be used to operate a switch

Solenoids uses an electrical pulse to change the state

Control valves require switching in some way and

Lever solenoid (by PLC for example) or by another valve in

Plunger manual operation and shown illustrated are the

valve actuator symbols.

e) Pneumatic Cylinders (or Linear Actuators)

Component Name and Description Symbol

For contact and support use the links below:

Thanking you all

Components Require Location Symbol

Single Cylinder Actuator Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

3/2-way Single solenoid

Components Require Location Symbol

Single Cylinder Actuator Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

3/2-way Single solenoid

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

5/2-way Directional Valve

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

5/2-way Directional Valve

Components Require Location Symbol

Single Cylinder Actuator Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

3/2-way Single solenoid

Components Require Location Symbol

Single Cylinder Actuator Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

3/2-way Single solenoid

Components Require Location Symbol

Single Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > SA

3/2-way Single solenoid

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

5/2-way Directional Valve

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

5/2-way Directional Valve

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double

5/2-way Directional Valve

Components Require Location Symbol

Double Acting Cylinder Pneumatic > Actuator > Double