Programmable Logic Controller Lab

Islamic University of Gaza

Faculty of Engineering

Eng. Mohammed S. Jouda

Electrical Engineering Department

Experiment 5

Electrical Control of pneumatic Systems

Objectives:
After successfully completing this laboratory, you should be able to:

Identify the components of pneumatics and how to use it.

Show how a directional valve can memorize a signal and maintain a position.
Demonstrate how to lock and unlock Electropneumatic circuits.
Describe the function and operation of limit switches.

Overview:
MODULE DESCRIPTION:

DC Power Supply:
The DC Power Supply converts the AC line voltage into a 24-V DC
voltage that is used to power the electrical components of the training
system. It is protected against short-circuits by an automatic current/limit
foldback circuit.

Push-Button Station:
The Push-Button Station consists of two
momentary push-button switches, one with
normally open contact, and one with normally
closed contact.

Relay:
The Relay consists in a relay coil controlling three
Sets of normally open and normally closed
contacts.

 Limit-Switch Assembly:
The Limit-Switch Assembly consists of two mechanical
limit switches with roller arm actuator that are used to
sense the position of the rod of the Cylinders.
Each switch has one normally open and one normally
closed contact.

Pilot-Lamp Station:
The Pilot-Lamp Station
consists of two pilot lamps.

Magnetic Proximity Switch:

The Magnetic Proximity Switch consists of two mechanical reeds and an internal coil
controlling a normally open and a normally closed contact. It is intended for use with the
Cylinders, to sense the position of their rod.

 Conditioning Unit:
The Conditioning Unit consists of a main shutoff valve, a filter, a pressure regulator, a
filter, a pressure gauge, a 4-port manifold, four sleeve valves, and a muffler. It conditions and
limits the pressure of the air supplied to the pneumatic circuits. The Conditioning Unit
requires compressed air from a central air supply or a portable unit such as the optional Air
Compressor.

 Directional Valve, Push-Button Operated:

This valve consists in a three-way, two-position, pushbutton-operated, spring-return
directional control valve. It allows control of the motion of the Cylinders.

Accumulator:
The Accumulator consists in a one-liter (61-in3) metal tank that is used to store pressurized
air. It can provide a short-term air supply for actuation of the Cylinders,

 Flow Control Valve:

The Flow Control Valve consists of a needle valve and a reverse free-flow check
valve connected in parallel. It restricts the flow rate in one direction, while allowing the air to
flow freely in the other direction.

Directional Valve, Double-Solenoid Operated:

This valve consists in a four-way, three-position, doublesolenoid operated, springcentered, closed-center directional control valve. It allows control of the motion of the
Cylinders.

 Single-Acting Cylinder:
The Single-Acting Cylinder provides a linear pushing motion over a 10.2-cm (4-in)
stroke. Its rod is extended under pressurized air and retracted by a spring.

Double-Acting Cylinder:
The Double-Acting Cylinder provides a linear push-pull motion over a 10.2-cm (4-in)
stroke. Its rod is both extended and retracted under pressurized air.

Tubing Set:

Procedure:
Part 1:
1. Connect the pneumatic circuit shown in Figure 5.1. Use a Directional Valve, Push-

Button Operated and Double-Acting Cylinder.

Fig. 5.1 Pneumatic Circuit

2. On the conditioning unit, close the shutoff valves, and turn the regulator adjusting
knob completely counterclockwise.

Part 2:
1. Connect the pneumatic circuit shown in Figure 5.2.

Fig. 5.2 Pneumatic Circuit

2. Connect the Electropneumatic Circuit Using Limit Switches as shown in Figure 5.3.

Fig. 5.2 Electropneumatic Circuit Using Limit Switches.

Fig. 5.3 Limit Switch with Roller Arm Actuator.