Fundamentals of Automation Technology 20EE43P C-20 Lab Manual.pdf

Vidya Vikas Educational Trust (R),
Vidya Vikas Polytechnic
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Prepared by Mr. THANMAY J.S, HOD Mechanical, Vidya Vikas Polytechnic, Mysore. Page 1 of 26
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: …………………………………………….

Syllabus
Section A
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
This Manual is limited to only this
portion of the syllabus

1. Identify different pneumatic components
a) Supply and Distribution Components
Component Name and Description Symbol
Compressor
The symbol shown is that for the Main Air Supply which is
normally supplied by a compressor. High pressure air can
be produced using piston, screw or vane compressors.
Receiver
The air produced by the compressor is stored in a vessel
called the receiver or reservoir. The function of the 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.
Filter
Filters are used to remove small particles from the air
which, if allowed to remain, would block small ports and
jam spools etc.
Regulator
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
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.
Manifold
This enables several components to be connected to the
compressed air source and provides a means of switching
circuits on and off.
Air Bleed
This is simply an open pipe that allows the air in the circuit
to escape once pressure is reduced by a diaphragm valve.
Air Pipes
Connected
The air produced by the compressor is distributed by air
lines or pipe-work to the points where it is required. The
lines or pipe can be connected together using 'T' pieces.
Air Pipes Not
Connected
In a factory the pipe-work is run downhill in a further
attempt to remove excess water from the system.

b) Control Valves Components
3-2 Valve
This valve shows 3 ports in each box and 2 boxes to indicate
it has 2 stages of operation - hence 3-2 Valve. Single-acting
cylinders are normally controlled by three-port valves
5-2 Valve
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
operated by Pilot Air signals from two three-port valves
causing a spool inside the valve to move to one side or the
other.
Exhaust
The symbol shown is used to indicate when compressed air
is released to the atmosphere - e.g., following the operation
of a valve.
Unidirectional
Flow Control
These control the speed of cylinder operation by restricting
the flow of compressed air. This symbol shows the inclusion
of a restrictor and a check valve, or non-return valve, used
such that air is restricted from left to right and will free flow
only from right to left.
2-way Flow
Control
This symbol omits the check valve to indicate that the air is
able to flow in either direction
Fixed Value
Flow Control
This symbol omits both the check valve and the variable
arrow to indicate that the air is able to flow in either
direction with pressure lowered to a set value.
c) Pneumatic Logic Components

Shuttle
Valve
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
A or B (or both) and will allow the reverse flow of system exhaust
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.
AND
Valve
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
position ‘AND’ a guard is down before performing a clamping
operation for example. The same logic ‘AND’ function can be
achieved by combining two in series.
d) Actuators Components
Component Name Description Symbol
Diaphragm
Actuator
These are capable of detecting small changes in air
pressure. The diaphragm is a stretched piece of rubber
which expands and contracts with the changing air
pressure of a Pilot Air signal from an Air Bleed, for
example, and acts on the valve to change its state
Pilot Air
Pilot signals can be used to operate a switch
or actuator by monitoring the output pressure of a
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.
Solenoid
Actuator
Solenoids uses an electrical pulse to change the state
of the valve. This allows pneumatics to be combined
with electrical or electronic systems involving

computer or programmable logic control (PLC) if
required.
Push Button
Control valves require switching in some way and
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
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
simply by a mechanical operation.
Mechanical Actuators include push buttons, levers,
rollers, and plungers. They are methods used for
manual operation and shown illustrated are the
actuator symbols.
Lever
Roller Lever
Valve
Plunger
valve
e) Pneumatic Cylinders (or Linear Actuators)
Single-
acting
Cylinder
Pneumatic cylinders are more accurately termed linear
actuators. In a single-acting cylinder, compressed air is
used to push the piston out (outstroke), and a spring to
return it (instroke). When compressed air is supplied to
the cylinder, the piston rod extends. A single-acting
cylinder is normally controlled by a three-port valve.
Double-
acting
Cylinder
Double-acting cylinders use compressed air for
the outstroke and also for the instroke by reversing the
air flow direction which is achieved using a five-port
valve. They can produce bigger forces and are used more
than single-acting cylinders. They can be used for both
pushing and pulling.

Summary of Components

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Experiment 01: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of single acting cylinder
Components Require Location Symbol
Single Cylinder Actuator
with Spring return
Pneumatic > Actuator > SA
Cylinder (Spring Return)
3/2-way Single solenoid
valve (spring return) add
solenoid to left and spring to
right side (See last pages)
Pneumatic > Directional Valve >
3/2-NO Valve
Pressure Source / Exhaust
Pneumatic > Line > Pneumatic
Pressure Source.
Pneumatic > Line > Exhaust
Power source / Zero volts
Electric Control (US)> Lines >
Power supply 24 volts
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Electric Control (US)> Switches>
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Electric Control (US)> Output
Component > Solenoid

Experiment 02: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of single acting cylinder
with Spring return
3/2-NO Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Coil (See last pages)
Component > Coil
Open Contact In-Direct
(See last pages)
Electric Control (US)> Contact >
Contact with off Delay NO

Experiment 03: Electro pneumatics circuits for Direct Control of Double acting cylinder
Double Acting Cylinder
Actuator
Pneumatic > Actuator > Double
Action (DA) Cylinder
5/2-way Directional Valve
with Single solenoid (spring
return) add solenoid to left
and spring to right side
(See last pages)
5/2-(14) Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)

Experiment 04: Electro pneumatics circuits for In-Direct Control of Double acting cylinder
Actuator
(See last pages)
5/2-(14) Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Component > Coil
(See last pages)
Contact with off Delay No

Experiment 05: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using OR logic (Parallel circuit)
with Spring return
3/2-NO Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)

Experiment 06: Electro pneumatics circuits for Control of Actuator using AND logic (Series circuit)
with Spring return
3/2-NO Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)

Experiment 07: Electro pneumatics circuits for Automatic return of a Single acting cylinder
Single Acting Cylinder
Actuator
3/2-NO Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button NC
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Coil
(See last pages)
Component > Coil
Open / close 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
Actuator
(See last pages)
5/2-(14) Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Sensors
(See last pages)
Pneumatics>Sensors > Proximity
Sensors
Proximity Switch
(See last pages)
Electric Control (US)> Switches >
Proximity Switch NO

Experiment 09: Control of double acting cylinder using pressure switch
Actuator
(See last pages)
5/2-(14) Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Sensors
(See last pages)
Pneumatics>Sensors > Pressure
Sensors
Proximity Switch
(See last pages)
Pressure Switch NC

Experiment 10: Control of double acting cylinder using delay timer
Actuator
(See last pages)
5/2-(14) Valve
Pressure Source.
Common Zero Volt
Toggle Switch
Toggle Switch NC
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Coil
Control> Coil
Delay Switch
(See last pages)
Contact with ON/OFF Delay NC

Experiment A: Conveyor belt with Oscillation motion
Actuator
with Double solenoid
(See last pages)
Pneumatic > Directional Valve > 5/2
Directional Valve
Pressure Source / Exhaust Mentioned earlier
Power source / Zero volts Mentioned earlier
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Component > Coil
(See last pages)
Contact with off Delay NO
Proximity Sensors
(See last pages)
Sensors
Proximity Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Switch NO

Experiment B: Latching circuit with a limit switch and Mechanical Position sensor
Actuator
(See last pages)
Directional Valve
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Component > Coil
Position Sensor
Pneumatic > Sensors > Mechanical
Position Sensor
Limit Switch
Limit Switch NO

Experiment C: Simultaneous Transfer station simulation circuit
Actuator
(See last pages)
Directional Valve
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Sensors
(See last pages)
Sensors
Proximity Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Switch NO

Experiment D: Multiple actuator circuit with direct control circuit
Actuator
(See last pages)
Directional Valve
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Sensors
(See last pages)
Sensors
Proximity Switch
(See last pages)
Proximity Switch NO

Experiment E: Stamping Circuit using Delay timer switch
Actuator
(See last pages)
Directional Valve
Push Button
Push Button ON
Solenoid Switch
(See last pages)
Component > Flashing Coil
(See last pages)
Contact with on / off Delay NO

Editing of Components
Valve Editing (Example 3/2 Valve)
Main Library Workshop
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
Tag Name which is
compulsory for
linking with
Electrical
circuits
Double click only on Solenoid valves to get Tag Name section

Pneumatic
Components
examples
Tag Nest
should be
assigned, it
can be any
based on your
assignment
For Pneumatic Circuits
to connect, Pressure
Lines are used
For Electrical
Connections, Electric
Wires are used
The Pointer should click on
these dots to connect the circuits,
failing which the results or
output will not be achived

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

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