LAB SHEET

Programme Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Control)

Course Code DEJ30023 : Instrumentation

Title Electro pneumatic

Lab. No. DEJ30023/JKE/PW03

NAMA NO MATRIX
MUHAMMAD ARIF HAKIM BIN YUSRI 0DJK21F2002
MOHAMMAD DANIEL ATHFI BIN 08DJK21F2036
AMIRUNNIZAM
SYAZWAN ARIFFIN BIN SAA’DOM 08DJK21F2034
MOHAMMAD SUKRI BIN MAING 08DJK21F2010

LEARNING OUTCOME:
PLO5 : apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to
well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6).
PLO10: communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of
others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.

CLO2 : construct and test the processing control system application based on the theory
and principle operation of the system
CLO3 : demonstrate good communication skill in group presentation based on engineering
activities.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE (SO):

Upon completion of this laboratory, students should be able to:
i. Construct basic electro pneumatic circuit using Fluid Sim Package and FESTO
Didactic Trainer.

ii. Testing basic electro pneumatic circuit using Fluid Sim Package and FESTO
Didactic Trainer.
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 iii. Demonstrate the operation of the system

ACTION NAME & DESIGNATION SIGNATURE DATE

Salizahanim Binti Leman

Prepared by: 1/12/2020
Course Lecturer

Suriani Binti Daud

Checked & approved by: 1/12/2020
Programme Leader

THEORY :
An electro pneumatic control system works with two forms of energy; electrical energy in
the signal control section and compressed air in the power section. Electrically actuated
directional control valves form the interface between the two parts of an electro pneumatic
control. They are switched by the output signals of the signal control section and open or
close connections in the power section. The most important tasks of electrically actuated
directional control valves include; switching supply air on or off and extension and
retraction of cylinder drives.

Solenoid operated DCV

The solenoid actuation is also known as electrical actuation. The schematic of solenoid
actuation is shown in Figure 1. The energized solenoid coil creates a magnetic force which
pulls the armature into the coil. This movement of armature controls the spool position. The
main advantage of solenoid actuation is its less switching time.

Figure 1: Schematic of solenoid actuation

PRE-LAB:

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1. Students are required to perform electronic simulation software using Fluid Sim-P based on
the circuit given in Attachment 1. Complete the table based on simulation result.

2. Students must submit simulation result to lecturer for the verification before proceed to the
practical work.

ATTACHMENT 1

Figure 2: Circuit diagram with indirect control

Piston rod
Pushbutton S1 S1 1Y1
advance
pressed (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No no 0 0
Yes yes 1 1

Table 1: Electro pneumatic control operation

0: Pushbutton not pressed or piston rod does not advance

1: Pushbutton pressed or piston rod advances

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 ATTACHMENT 1

Figure 3: Circuit diagram for control of a double-acting cylinder (OR operation)

Piston rod
Pushbutton S1 Pushbutton S2 S1 S2 1Y1
advance
pressed pressed (0/1) (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No No no 0 0 0
Yes No yes 1 0 1
No Yes yes 0 1 1
Yes Yes yes 1 1 1

Table 2: OR operation

0: Pushbutton not pressed or piston rod does not advance

1: Pushbutton pressed or piston rod advances

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 ATTACHMENT 1

Figure 4: Circuit diagram for control of a double-acting cylinder (AND operation)

Piston rod S1
Pushbutton S1 Pushbutton S2 S2 1Y1
advance (0/1)
pressed pressed (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No No no 0 0 0
Yes No no 1 0 0
No Yes no 0 1 0
Yes Yes yes 1 1 1
Table 3: AND operation

0: Pushbutton not pressed or piston rod does not advance

1: Pushbutton pressed or piston rod advances

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APPARATUS :
1. Fluid Sim Package
2. FESTO Didactic Trainer

SAFETY PRECAUTION :

1. Students should only work with the control systems under the supervision of a
lecturer.
2. Mount all the components securely onto the profile plate.
3. Use a tool to actuate the limit switches, for example a screwdriver.
4. Electrical connections must only be established and interrupted in the absence of
voltage.
5. Use low voltage only (max 24Vdc).
6. Do not exceed the maximum permissible pressure of 6 bar (600 kPa).
7. Do not switch on the compressed air until all the tubing connections have been
completed and secured.
8. Do not disconnect tubing while under pressure.
9. Pneumatic circuit set up:
Use 4 or 6 mm diameter tubing. Push the tubing into the push-in connector as far as
it will go.
10. Dismantling pneumatic circuits:
Press the blue release ring down, after which the tubing can be pulled out.

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PROCEDURE :

Task 1 : Indirect control: Double-acting Cylinder

1. Construct the circuit in Figure 2.

2. Turn on the pneumatic power supply. Set the system pressure regulator to 60 psi.
3. Press and release the pushbutton S1.
Monitor the result and complete the Table 1.

Task 2: Logic operations: Parallel connection (OR circuit)

1. Construct the circuit in Figure 3.

2. Turn on the pneumatic power supply. Set the system pressure regulator to 60 psi.
3. Press and release the pushbutton S1 and S2 based on Table 2.
Monitor the result and complete the Table 2.

Task 3: Logic operations: Series Connection (AND circuit)

1. Construct the circuit in Figure 4.

2. Turn on the pneumatic power supply. Set the system pressure regulator to 60 psi.
3. Press and release the pushbutton S1 and S2 based on Table 3.
Monitor the result and complete the Table 3.

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RESULT:

Piston rod
Pushbutton S1 S1 1Y1
advance
pressed (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No No 0 0
Yes Yes 1 1

Table 1: Electro pneumatic control operation

Piston rod
Pushbutton S1 Pushbutton S2 S1 S2 1Y1
advance
pressed pressed (0/1) (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No No No 0 0 0
Yes No Yes 1 0 1
No Yes Yes 0 1 1
Yes Yes Yes 1 1 1

Table 2: OR operation

Piston rod S1
Pushbutton S1 Pushbutton S2 S2 1Y1
advance (0/1)
pressed pressed (0/1) (0/1)
(Yes/No)
No No No 0 0 0
Yes No No 1 0 0
No Yes No 0 1 0
Yes Yes Yes 1 1 1
Table 3: AND operation

0: Pushbutton not pressed or piston rod does not advance

1: Pushbutton pressed or piston rod advances

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QUESTION/ DISCUSSION:

1. Explain the electrical operation when the pushbutton is pressed and released, and how it is
relate to the double acting cylinder reaction.
The circuit will function when one of the parallel-arranged pushbuttons S1 or S2 is pressed.
This is due to the parallel connection of the pushbutton contacts. By closing the circuit when
either pushbutton is pressed, the solenoid is activated. The plunger is subsequently drawn
in by the solenoid, extending the double acting cylinder's piston. The solenoid is de-
energized when the pushbutton is released, which closes the electrical circuit. The double
action cylinder's piston is retracted as the plunger then springs back out.
2. Explain the circuit operation when the pushbutton S1 and S2 are arranged in parallel.
The circuit will function when any of the parallel-arranged pushbuttons, S1 and S2, is
pressed. This is due to the parallel connection of the pushbutton contacts. By closing the
circuit when either pushbutton is pressed, the solenoid is activated. The plunger is
subsequently drawn in by the solenoid, extending the double acting cylinder's piston. The
solenoid is de-energized when the pushbutton is released, which closes the electrical
circuit. The double action cylinder's piston is retracted as the plunger then springs back out.
3. Explain the circuit operation when the pushbutton S1 and S2 are arranged in series.
Only when both pushbuttons S1 and S2 are depressed will the circuit turn on when the pushbuttons
are connected in series. This is due to the pushbutton contacts being wired in series. The circuit
closes when one pushbutton is pressed, but the circuit won't work until the other pushbutton is also
pressed. The circuit will activate and the solenoid will be powered when both pushbuttons are
depressed. The plunger will then be drawn in by the solenoid, extending the double acting
cylinder's piston. Release of the pushbuttons opens the electrical circuit.
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CONCLUSION:
Give your conclusion pertaining to the experiment.
In this practical lab the coclusion is I know how to contruct basic electro pneumatic circuit
just using fluid sim package and festo didactic trainer.Other than that I know how to
testing basic electro pneumatic circuit using Fluid sim package and festo didactic
trainer.After that,I know how to demonstrate the operation of system.
REFERENCES:

https://softroboticstoolkit.com/low-cost-ep-circuit/introduction

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electro-pneumatic_action

https://www.smcpneumatics.com/What-Is-An-Electro-Pneumatic-Control-
System_b_100.html

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 PRACTICAL WORK ASSESSMENT
DEJ30023 – INSTRUMENTATION

Session : __________________________________

Programme :______________________ Practical Work Number :______________________

Date :____________________________ Lecturer’s Name : ___________________________

1. PRACTICAL WORK ASSESSMENT (PSIKOMOTOR)

Practical Skill Matrix Number
No (CLO2,P4, Competency Criteria
PLO5, CLS3a)
Follow Follow the instruction
1
Instructions appropriately and confidently
Apparatus Identify, use and set the
2
Handling apparatus/equipment correctly
Circuit
3 Construct the circuit correctly
Assembling
Circuit
4 Operate the circuit perfectly
Operational
Output
5 Observe the output correctly
Observation
Trouble
6 Do trouble shooting excellently
shooting
Practice of Practice proper safety all the
7
safety time

8 Housekeeping Do the housekeeping voluntary

Time Do the work within the

9
management stipulated time
TOTAL (45)
PERCENTAGE (80)

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2. PRACTICAL WORK ASSESSMENT (COGNITIVE)
Practical Skill
No (CLO2,P4, Competency Criteria Score
PLO5, CLS3a,
3c)
1. Introduction Background information provided.

2. Results interpreted and analyzed

Result analysis Figures, graphs, tables are produced and included (wherever
3.
applicable).
Results and questions (if applicable) interpreted and
4. Discussion
discussed.

5. Conclusions Important points are concluded.

6. References Reference cited and relevant

Experimental Written in paragraph format and experimental details are

7.
procedure covered
8. Format Formatting readable
TOTAL (/40)
PERCENTAGE (/20)

core Description

Demonstrate complete understanding of the task. Respond to ALL

5
requirements of task.
Demonstrate considerable understanding of the task. All requirements
4
of task are included.
Demonstrate partial understanding of the task. Most requirements of
3
task are included.
Demonstrate little understanding of the task. Many requirements of task
2
are missing.
Demonstrate no understanding of the task. No response/task not
1
attemped.

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3. GENERIC SKILL ASSESSMENT (GSA)
Matrix Number
GSA (CLO3,
No Competency Criteria
PLO10, CLS3b)
Clear delivery of Able to deliver ideas with
1.
ideas great clarity
Confident delivery Able to deliver ideas with
2.
of ideas great confidence
Effective and
Able to deliver ideas
articulate delivery
3. effectively and can be used
of ideas
to solved problems
Understand and Able to fully understand and
4. respond to
respond to questions
questions
Adapt delivery to Able to adapt delivery ideas to
5.
audience level a variety of audience
TOTAL (25)
PERCENTAGE (100)

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