MECH610/PNEUMATICS & ELECTRO-PNEUMATICS

Module 11 (LAB) – Sequential Circuit in Electropneumatic System

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module, students are expected to:
C4. Use pneumatic and/or electro-pneumatic hardware and software to develop
complex mechatronic circuitry.
C5. Conduct simulations, analyze system output and formulate conclusions using
pneumatic and/or electro-pneumatic core theories and principles.
C7. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
C8. Lead multiple groups and projects with decision making responsibilities.

Specifically,
 Sequential Motion Control in electropneumatics

Practical Application
Direction: (a) Design the positional sketch of the given system specification (5pts) (c)
Design the equivalent electro-pneumatic circuit based on the given specifications
(10pts).

Problem 1:

ABC Company asks you to design an electro-pneumatic pick and place module using
an electric motor and a double-acting cylinder. The workpiece located in position B will
be lifted using a vacuum. After lifting the workpiece, the motor must go back to its initial
position where the motor should be at position A. The cycle should be repeated for 3
times. Lastly, to ensure that the workpiece is securely held by the vacuum, a timer must
be implemented before the lifting cylinder retracts.

Problem 2:

ABC Company asks you to design an electro-pneumatic module that can fill a container
with water by opening a silo (extending cylinder A). The filling level will be monitored by
a capacitive sensor. Once the filling level is reached, a lamp will be turned on. The silo
will close after 5seconds. This cycle must be repeated 3times.
References and Supplementary Materials:
Jagadeesha T., Hydraulics and Pnuematics. 2015
G. Prede and D. Scholz, Electropneumatics Basic Level (FESTO). 2002

Online Supplementary Reading Materials:

https://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/wcms/3516/M1%20automation.pdf

Online Instructional Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCbe_Se99JQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-54HF2hImM

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