Basic Electro-Pneumatics and Control with Software Application

ACTIVITY 1
 1.0 Objectives:

 Upon completion of this experiment, we should be

able to:

1.1 Explain briefly the functions and working

principles of a Pnematic System.

1.2 Design the Pnematic circuit diagram and

elements.
2.0 Theory
 A pneumatic system is a system that uses compressed air to transmit and control
energy. Pneumatic systems are used extensively in various industries.  Most
pneumatic systems rely on a constant supply of compressed air to make them work.
This is provided by an air compressor. The compressor sucks in air from the
atmosphere and stores it in a high pressure tank called a receiver. This compressed
air is then supplied to the system through a series of pipes and valves. (
https://www.ispatguru.com/basics-of-pneumatics-and-pneumatic-systems/)
3.0 EQUIPMENT

3.1 FESTO FLUIDSIM

3.2 Pneumatic Developer version 1.5.7 (android app)
4.0 Procedure
4.1 Read and understand briefly the given situational
problem.
4.2 Follow the consumption schematic diagram.
4.3 Open the downloaded app.
5.0 Documentations
5.1 Boxes are lifted to conveyor height by a double acting cylinder. The piston rod is to extend
fully when a switch is operated. The piston rod must reach the fully extended position before the
operator can initiate rod retraction by a second switch. A roller limit switch confirms full extension.
The rod is to continue forward even if the extension switch is released before full extension is
reached. Rod extension and retraction speed is to be adjustable. The conveyor(2). The extend
and retract buttons must not be able to effect cylinder actuation control panel is remotely located;
therefore the solenoid valve should be indirectly controlled.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5.2 At a transfer station, boxes are transferred from one conveyor to another.
An operator presses a button to shift the transfer station to conveyor (1). The
transfer station is to remain in this position until a second button is pressed to
retract the transfer station to unless the respective reed switches mounted on
the cylinder body provide a confirmation of piston rod position.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5.3 A roller lever limit switch is actuated by a tank float supply
valve to open and increases the level of the tank. The
operator must override this signal with a pushbutton even
when the limit switch is actuated by the float arm.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5.4 The Problem A stop valve is to be opened and closed by a
double acting cylinder. When the switch marked ‘open’ is
pressed the piston rod is to extend and remain extended until
the ‘close’ switch is pressed. The switch that opens the valve
must override the ‘close’ switch.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5.5When a pushbutton is pressed the piston rod of a double
acting cylinder is to extend. A roller limit switch is located at
the retracted position of the rod. A lamp (L1) is to indicate
that the piston rod is carrying out work and is not home
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
6.0 Conclusions:
Pneumatics has long since played an important role as a
technology in the performance of mechanical work. It is also
being used in the development of automation solutions. 
Pneumatic systems are similar to hydraulic systems but in these
systems compressed air is used in place of hydraulic fluid. In
electrical parts, an Electro-pneumatic control offers a number of
advantages to the developer of control systems. Where signals
are transmitted over great distances in a control system, the time
between signal transmission and signal receptionist minimized
using electricity as the transmission medium.( Tandingan,2020)
7.0 Group Discussions/Meet
8.0 Group Members:
 John Herbert Rule
 John Hent Gorgonio
 John Darvien Tabanao
 Nalor Caspis
THANK YOU 