EMIS2204 Pneumatics & Hydraulics Systems Lab

Report Number 8:

Electro-Pneumatic Circuit (2): Position Sensing with Limit Switch

CRN 2382
Spring Semester, Academic year 2023/2024

Experiment Date:

21/ 3 / 24

Submission Deadline: Submission Date

18 / 4 / 24 / 4 / 24

Performance Report (70%)

ID Students Names Grade (100%)
(30%)
M00001316 Shamma AlShamsi
M00000208 Mahla Almansoori

M00000066 Mariam Alteneiji

M00000482 Qamra Almansoori

Supervised By:

Eng. Ihab Abdelrahman

Table of Contents:

Objectives.............................................................................................................................................2
Theory..................................................................................................................................................2
Apparatus.............................................................................................................................................2
Pre Lab................................................................................................................................................3
Task description...................................................................................................................................4
Results..................................................................................................................................................5
Discussion............................................................................................................................................9
Conclusions..........................................................................................................................................9
Reference.............................................................................................................................................9

List of Tables:
Table 1 Apparatus................................................................................................................................2
Table 2 Safety Checklist.......................................................................................................................2

List of Figures:
Figure 1 Layout...................................................................................................................................4
Figure 2 No pressure software circuit.................................................................................................6
Figure 3 Backward software circuit....................................................................................................7
Figure 4 Forward software circuit......................................................................................................8
Figure 5 Hardware circuit...................................................................................................................9

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Objectives

 Be familiar with one type of signal storage in pneumatic control systems.

 Be able to adjust cylinder advancing and retracting speeds.
 Be familiar with the set-up and mode of operation of a pressure sequence valve.
 Be able to set up pressure-dependent control systems.

Theory

Theory

Apparatus

Table 1 Apparatus

Quantity Description
2 one-way flow control valve
1 double acting cylinder
1 valve solenoid
1 5/2-way double solenoid valve
1 double acting cylinder
1 relay
1 pushbutton switch
1 general switches
1 compressor
1 air service
2 pressure Gauge

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Pre Lab

Table 2 Safety Checklist

No. Safety Checklist checked

Only use extra low voltages: max. 24 V DC

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Use Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

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Only use connecting cables with safety plugs for electrical connections
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The hydraulic power unit and the electrical power pack must be switched off when
assembling the circuit.
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Do not exceed the maximum permissible pressure of 6 bar (600 kPa).

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Do not disconnect tubing while under pressure.

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Limit switches must not be actuated frontally.

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Do not bend the hose line into a radius of less than its specified minimum
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bending radius of 51 mm.

Always set up cylinders together with the appropriate cover.

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Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings regularly for signs of wear, leaks, or other damage.
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Task description

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Wooden boards need to be pushed out of a stacking magazine and into a mounting device.

Layout

Figure 1 Layout

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Parameters
1. The cylinder’s advanced end position needs to be sensed by electrical limit switch.

Procedure
1. A wooden board is pushed out of the stacking magazine with a slide after pressing electrical
pushbutton.
2. After reaching the advanced end position, the slide is returned to its initial position automatically.
3. Advance and retract speeds to be adjustable.

Safety note
Limit pressure at the service unit for this exercise to a maximum of3.5 bar (350 kPa). Immediately
deactivate compressed air supply if the tubing slips off.

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Results

Figure 2 No pressure software circuit

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Figure 3 Backward software circuit

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Figure 4 Forward software circuit

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Figure 5 Hardware circuit

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Discussion

Our experiment focused on the Electro-Pneumatic Circuit (2) for Position Sensing with Limit
Switches, aiming to achieve key objectives such as understanding signal storage in pneumatic
control systems and adjusting cylinder speeds.

In our setup, double-acting cylinders with one-way flow control valves were controlled by a 5/2-
way double solenoid valve, directing airflow for extension and retraction. Compressed air from the
compressor entered port 1 of the solenoid valve, while ports 2 and 4 connected to the cylinder for
extension and retraction, respectively.

The electrical pathway integrated limit switches to provide feedback on piston position. When the
push button was pressed, the circuit energized the relay and K1 switch, initiating cylinder extension.
Upon reaching the limit, the limit switch halted extension and directed compressed air for
retraction.

Our experiment demonstrated the synergy between pneumatic and electrical systems for precise
control and automation. Further optimization of this setup holds promise for various industrial
applications.

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Conclusions

Conclusion

Reference

 Pneumatic lab
 Eng. Ihab
 Lab information

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