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Introduction Actuator control 5/2 Valve
Symbols Sequential control
Circuit layout Sequence solution
Actuator control 2/2 Valve 5/3 Valves
Actuator control 3/2 Valve
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Introduction
This module shows the methods A message to pneumatic
of application of pneumatic circuit designers:
valves and components for Use proven and reliable
control and automation. design techniques
The methods of pure pneumatic Produce circuits and
sequential control are confined documentation that are clear
to read
to simple examples.
Design for safety
The majority of modern systems
Do not try to be too clever,
are controlled electronically and
the circuit will be difficult for
is the subject of electro-
others to read and maintain
pneumatic modules.
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Symbols and Standards in Pneumatics
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Circuit layout
The standard for circuit Circuits should be drawn
diagrams is ISO 1219-2. with all actuators at the top
A4 format or A3 folded to A4 of the page in order of
height for inclusion in a manual sequential operation.
with other A4 documentation. Other components to be
To be on several sheets if drawn in sequential order
necessary with line from the bottom up and
identification code. from left to right.
Minimum crossing lines. Circuit should show the
system with pressure applied
Limit valves position of
and ready to start.
operation by actuators shown
by a marker with reference
code to symbol.
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Component identification
The ISO suggested component Note: the a0 valve symbol is
numbering system is suited for large drawn in the operated position
circuits and those drawn on several because the actuator A is
pages. instroked.
For this presentation a simple code a0 a1
A
is used.
For cylinders: A,B,C etc.
For associated feedback valves:
2 2
alpha-numeric code ‘a0’ for proof of 12 10 12 10
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a0 a1 b0 b1 c0 c1
A B C
Sequence
Run/End
A+
B+
B-
C+
C-
A-
Repeat
Run/End
a0 a1 b1 b0 c1 c0
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Actuator control 2/2
valve
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2/2 Valve actuator control
A pair of the most basic of all valve
exhausts it.
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2/2 Valve actuator control
The button marked OUT is pushed to
outstrokes.
2 1
Air cannot escape to atmosphere 12 10 12 10
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2/2 Valve actuator control
The button marked IN is pushed to
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2/2 Valve actuator control
If the button marked IN is
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2/2 Valve actuator control
To control the speed of the piston
2 1
12 10 12 10
Adjustment of the restrictors will
1 2
OUT IN
slow down the flow rate thereby
giving independent outstroke and
instroke speed control
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2/2 Valve actuator control
By repeated operation of
either button during
movement, the piston rod
can be moved in small steps
for approximate positioning. 2 1
12 10 12 10
1 2
OUT IN
This will only be successful
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2/2 Valve actuator control
With any compressed air system that
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3/2 valve actuator control
A 3 port valve provides the inlet and exhaust path
valve is closed. 2
12 10
In the operated position produced by the push
3 1
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3/2 valve actuator control
To generally slow the cylinder speed an
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3/2 valve actuator control
To control the outstroke speed of a single
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3/2 valve actuator control
For independent speed control in each direction
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Actuator control 5/2 valve
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- +
5/2 Valve actuator control
For a double acting cylinder the power and
5 1 3
In most applications speed is controlled
5 1 3
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5/2 Valve actuator control
Valves with a spring return are mono-stable and
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Manual control
- +
Remote manual control of a double
acting cylinder:
4 2
14 12
Valve marked + will cause the cylinder 5 1 3
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Manual control
The 5/2 double pilot valve is bi-stable therefore the push button valves
- + - +
4 2 4 2
14 12 14 12
5 1 3 5 1 3
2 2 2 2
12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10
3 1 3 1 + 3 1 3 1
+ - -
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Manual control
The 5/2 double pilot valve is bi-stable therefore the push button valves
- + - +
4 2 4 2
14 12 14 12
5 1 3 5 1 3
2 2 2 2
12 10 12 10 12 10 12 10
+ 3 1 - 3 1 + 3 1 - 3 1
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Semi-automatic control
- + a1
Manual remote start of a double A
4 2
Cylinder identified as “A”. 14 12
5 1 3
+ 3 1 - a1 3 1
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Fully-automatic control
- + a0 a1
Continuous automatic cycling from
A
roller operated trip valves:
Manual Run and End of the
automatic cycling. 4 2
14 12
Cylinder will come to rest in the
5 1 3
instroked position regardless of 2
10
when the valve is put to End. 12
Run/End 3 1
Tags for the roller feedback valves 12
2
10 12
2
10
positions.
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Sequential control
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Circuit building blocks
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
Run/End
sequence. A+ B+ C+ D+ A- B- C- D-
Run/End
b0 b1 a1 a0
The two cylinders A and B are to perform a simple repeat pattern sequence
as follows: A+ B+ A- B-
Apply the rule “The signal given by the completion of each movement will
Run/End
c0 c1 a1 a0 b1 b0
sequence as follows: A+ B+ C+ A- B- C-
Apply the rule “The signal given by the completion of each movement
Run/End
a0 b0 a1 b1
sequence there will be opposed signals on one or more of the 5/2 valves
preventing operation.
This circuit demonstrates the problem.
The sequence is A+ B+ B- A-
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Opposed signals
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
Run/End
a0 b0 a1 b1
When the valve is set to Run, cylinder A will not move because the
Run/End
a0 b0 a1 b1
The problem was caused by valves b0 and a1 being operated at the time
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3/2 roller lever valve
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3/2 roller lever valve
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Sequence solution methods
The main solutions to solving Shift register circuits are similar
sequences are:
to cascade but use one logic
Cascade (pneumatic)
valve for every step.
Shift register (pneumatic)
Electro-pneumatic circuits use
Electro-pneumatic
PLC (Programmable logic solenoid valves and electro-
controller) mechanical relays.
Cascade circuits provide a PLC: the standard solution for
standard method of solving any
medium to complex sequential
sequence. It uses a minimum of
systems (except where electrical
additional logic hardware (one
logic valve per group of equipment cannot be used).
sequential steps).
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Cascade two group
The A+ B+ B- A- circuit is solved by Because only one group output is
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade (two group)
a0 a1 b0 b1
A B
b0
a1
Gp l
Gp ll
Sequence:
Run/End Gp l A+ B+ Gp ll B- A-
a0 b1
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Cascade building blocks
A two group building block consists
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Cascade rules
Interconnect the blocks as follows:
Establish the correct sequence
The first function in each group is
Divide the sequence in to groups. signalled directly by that group
supply.
Always start a sequence with the
The last trip valve operated in each
Run/End valve selecting group l group is supplied with main supply
e.g. air and selects the next group.
The remaining trip valves are
R/E | A+ B+ | B- C+ | C- A- supplied with air from their
Select the cylinder building blocks. respective groups and initiate the
next function.
Select the cascade building block. The “run/end” valve will control the
signal from the last trip valve to be
operated.
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Home Work:
Question 1:
A+ B+ C+ A- B- C-
Question 2:
A+ B+ C+ C- B- A-
Question 3:
A+ A- B+ C+ C- B-
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Class Work: Question: A+ B+ B- C+ C- A-
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Logic functions &
Feedback methods
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Logic NOT
A logic NOT applies to the state of the Z
output when the operating signal is present 10
2
12
operating signal).
The valve shown is a normally open type
output Z. X
1 3
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Logic MEMORY
A logic MEMORY allows the output signal
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Logic MEMORY
A bi-stable double pilot valve Z
12
can be set or reset simply by a 10
3 1
pulse (push and release) on
buttons X or Y. 12
2
10
Y
3 1
2
12 10
X
3 1
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Logic MEMORY (latch)
A popular memory circuit is the latch.
Z
Will not re-make after pneumatic power 1 3
Y
failure. 12
2
10
exhausted.
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Logic MEMORY (latch)
Z Z
1 3 1 3
Y Y
12 10 12 10
2 2
12 10 12 10
3 1 3 1
2 2
12 10 12 10
X X
3 1 3 1
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OR, AND, NOT z 2
OR 12 10
z 2
x AND y gives output z. NOT 12 10
3 1
x gives NOT z x
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Single pulse maker
Converts a prolonged signal x z
2
12 10
into a single pulse z.
3 1
Signal x must be removed to
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Time delay
A signal is restricted to slow the rate
return: 5 1 3
2
12 10
3 1
2 2
12 10 12 10
3 1 a1 3 1
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Time delay
Problem:
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Time delay
Solution:
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The end.
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