Date Revised: August 2012

COURSE SYLLABUS

Syllabus for: MECH 1300 Electro-pneumatic and hydraulic control Circuits

Former Course(s): none

Catalog Description: This course covers the basics of pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic
control circuits in a complex mechatronic system. Students will learn the
functions and properties of control elements based upon physical principles, and
the roles they play within the system. Technical documentation such as data
sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will
also be covered. By understanding and performing measurements on the
pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits, students will learn and apply
troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions.
Preventive maintenance of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components as well
as safety issues within the system will be discussed.

Credit Hours: 4 Contact Hours: 5 Lab Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): None

Required Text(s): Introduction to Fluid Power, J ohnson. (2002), Delmar Cengage Learning
ISBN# 0-7668-2365-2

Required Supplies/Material(s): Calculator

Recommended Supplementary Material(s): handouts as appropriate

Student Group for Whom Course is Required/Intended: This course is intended for students
pursuing the following degrees and programs of study.

Certificate: Mechatronics

Associate of Applied Science, Mechatronics Technology
.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to:



1. Explain what a mechatronic system is, and the inter-relationships of components and modules
within a complex mechatronic system with a focus on (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic control
systems.

2. Understand and explain the difference between hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power.
Student Learning Outcomes (continued):

3. Explain and apply basic hydraulic/pneumatic principles such as Boyles Law, Pascals Law.

4. Identify basic components in a fluid power system.

5. Explain the roles of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components within a given system

6. Trace and describe the flow of fluid energy in a given mechatronic system or subsystem.

7. Describe the basic physical properties of pneumatic and hydraulic components such as
cylinders, directional control valves, regulators, flow control valves, pumps, and motors

8. Carryout measurements and adjustments on pneumatic and hydraulic systems

9. Read, analyze and utilize the technical documents such as data sheets, circuit diagrams,
displacement step diagrams, timing diagrams and function charts for the pneumatic and
hydraulic components within a mechatronic system.

10. Correctly localize, identify and document causes of malfunctions in pneumatic and hydraulic
circuits, based upon the technical documentation.

11. Correct malfunctions in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.

12. Apply safety rules while working on the system.



Suggested Evaluation Plan:

Task Weight Student Learning Outcomes
Mid Term 25% 1-7
Final 25% 1-12
Quizzes (4 ea.) 25% 1-12
Lab work 25% 1-12




Final Grading Plan: The grading scale for all examinations and the final course grade
will be based on the following percentages:

A = 90 - 100% B = 80 - 89% C = 70 - 79%
D = 60 - 69% F = 0 - 59%

Course Syllabus: MECH


Instructional Schedule:

Week Student
Learning
Outcomes
Content to be covered Student
Assignments/Supplementary
Materials
1 1,2 Introduction to fluid power and
applications in a mechatronic system.

review of mechatronic safety
Chapter 1

Overview of mechatronics trainer.
Review questions 1- 6
2 2,3,4 Basic principles of hydraulics
Introduction of hydraulic/pneumatic
components and their application in
the mechatronic system
Quiz 1
Chapter 2
Review questions 1 -20
Identify all hydraulic and pneumatic
components in the system.
3 2,3,4 Basic principles of pneumatics
Review pneumatic source and control
Chapter 10 sec 1 - 4
Review questions 1-15
Study energy flow and mass flow
within the system
4 2,3,4 Basic principles of pneumatics
Investigate application of vacuum in
the system
Chapter 10 sec 5 - 8
Review question 16 -31
Review vacuum application and
troubleshoot problems
5 5,6,7 Pneumatic power supplies and
vacuum pumps
Introduce circuit diagrams and trace in
the system
Quiz 2
Chapter 11
Review Questions 1 -17
Review power and energy flow in
the system. Troubleshoot power
problems.
Study pneumatic diagrams and
circuits
6 5,6,7 Hydraulic cylinders
Principles of operation, construction,
types
Study cylinders in the system
Chapter 4
Review questions 1 37
Review cylinders in the
mechatronic system. Review
circuits and troubleshoot problems
with cylinders
7 5,6,7 Pneumatic components, cylinders
motors, and actuators
Study cylinders and troubleshoot
cylinder issues in the system

MID TERM
Chapter 12- section 1,2, 3,and 4
Review questions 1 -13


Course Syllabus: MECH 1300

Instructional Schedule (continued):



8 5,6,7 Pneumatic components, Directional
control valves, flow control valves
Study various valves and applications
in the system
Chapter 12, section 5, 6, 9, and 10
Review questions 20 -29
9 5,6,7 Electronic controls for directional
control valves.
Study conversion factors and
applications with cylinders
Chapter 13
Appendix B
Review questions 1 -11
10 5-10 Hydraulic directional control valves
Troubleshooting and maintenance of
directional control valves.
Study total circuit diagrams
Quiz 3
Chapter 6 sections 1,2,3,4 and 5
Review questions 1-14
11 5-10 Hydraulic directional control valves
Applications of directional control
valves with cylinders
Troubleshooting valves
Chapter 6, sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
and 11
Review questions 15 -26
12 5-10 Pressure control valves
Pneumatic and hydraulic speed
control applications
Quiz 4
Chapter 7
Review questions 1- 20
13 5-11 Flow control
Pneumatic and hydraulic speed
control troubleshooting
Chapter 8
Review questions 1- 24
14 1-12 Review complete mechatronic system
with focus on electro-pneumatic
components
Comprehensive system
troubleshooting specific problems
as designed by instructor
15 1-12 Final Exam