This document describes an experiment on controlling a pneumatic cylinder using LabVIEW. The experiment uses a NI USB-6009 data acquisition card to control an Omron G3R solid state relay that regulates air flow to a 5/3-way valve controlling a pneumatic cylinder. A MTS 50 series magnetostrictive sensor measures the cylinder position. The LabVIEW block diagram and front panel show the analog output channels controlling the relay to move the cylinder between two positions. Diagrams show the components and overall experiment setup.

1. EDE-31206, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
Exercise
TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
06, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
Exercise: Control of Pneumatic Cylinder
Group: 8
Mithun Chowdhury
Student ID: 240874
F TECHNOLOGY
06, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
Pneumatic Cylinder

2. The LabVIEW block diagram and front panel of the experiment is given below:
Figure: Block Diagram of Control of pneumatic cylinder
Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 & ao0 voltage level both zero)

3. Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 & ao0 voltage level both 4)
Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 voltage level is 4 and ao0 voltage level is 0)

4. The most important technical information of components used in the experiment:
1) NI USB-6009 data acquisition card:
Feature
• 8 analog inputs (14-bit, 48 kS/s)
• 2 analog outputs (12-bit, 150 S/s); 12 digital I/O; 32-bit counter
• Bus-powered for high mobility; built-in signal connectivity
• OEM version available
• Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio for
Visual Studio .NET
2) Omron G3R ODX02SN solid state relay:
Feature
• High-speed models with optimum input ratings for a variety of
• Sensors are available.
• • Input Modules and Output Modules that can be used for the
• G2R are available.
• • Use a coupler conforming to VDE 0884 and assuring an I/O
• Dielectric strength of 4,000 V.
• Incorporate an easy-to-see monitoring indicator

5. 3) MTS 50 Series magnetostrictive position sensor:
Feature
• Linear, absolute Measurement
• Non-Contact Sensing Technology
• Programmability, analog Output Models: Voltage or Current, Fully adjustable
Outputs Within: -10 to +10 Vdc or 0 to 20 ma
• Programmability, Digital-Pulse Output Models:
• PWM or Start/Stop
• Simultaneous Multi-Magnet Measurements using Start/Stop
• Non-Linearity Less Than 0.02%
• Repeatability Within 0.001%
• Designed for Backward Compatibility with Legacy TemposonicsProducts
• Standard 24 Vdc and extended input power supply options for compatibility with
older controller interfaces
• Integral connector replacement options including: Hanging (inline) connectors,
adapter cables, Field-installed connector kits

6. The 3 state controls for a pneumatic cylinder:
Installation setup:
Figure: Omron G3R ODX02SN solid-state relay

7. Figure: Pimatic 5122-454-3, 5/3-way valve
Figure: MTS 50 series magnetostrictive position sensor

8. Figure: DC power source
Figure: Whole experiment setup of Control of pneumatic cylinder