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Homework 2 T2.1
Problem: Figure T2.1 shows
the pneumatic circuit which
controls two single acting
cylinders A and B.

Solution:
Energy supply
Not relevant to this
example

1. Number all the components

used the circuit.
2. Can you tells the sequence of
operation after the
pushbutton is pressed.

Cylinder A

2
10

12

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10
1

Cylinder A and it
associated components
will be numberred 1.x
Cylinder B and it
associated components
will be numberred 2.x

Cylinder B

2
12

Working group

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Homework 2 T2.1 (Cont 1)

Solution:
Working element
Cylinder A - 1.0; Cylinder B 2.0

Control element.
VA - 1.1; VB - 2.1

Element between the CE and 1.0

WE
Nil

Cylinder A

1.3

1.1

Elements for advance stroke

Elements for return stroke

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1

1.3

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2.1
10

PB 1.2

1.2

2.3

12

LSA 1.3 (can also be 2.2)

LSB 2.3

2.0 Cylinder B

2.3

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Homework 2 T2.2
Problem: Draw a pneumatic valve circuit to implement
the function
T = A.B.C + A.C + B.C.

Solution:
T = A.B.C Use Two 3/2 way valve in series

+ A.C
Use a 3/2 way valve

+ B.C. Use a 3/2 way valve

Therefore the circuit is as follows:

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Homework T2.3
Problem: Draw a pneumatic valve circuit to
implement the function
T = A.B + A.B.

Solution:
T = A.B Use a 3/2 way valve

+ A.B Use a 3/2 way valve

Therefore the circuit is as follows:

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Homework 2 T2.4 (Q 4.12 of Text)

Problem: Draw a pneumatic valve circuit to
implement the function
T=AB+BC+AC+BC.

Solution:
T

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= AB
+ BC
+ AC
+ BC

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Use a 3/2 way valve

Use a 3/2 way valve
Use a 3/2 way valve
Use a 3/2 way valve

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Homework 2 T2.5
Problem: Repeat T2.2, with efficient use of valve to reduce
the components count.
Solution:
T

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= A.B.C + A.C + B.C.

= (A.B).C + (A+B).C
(Selection using
3/2 way valve)
= (T2).C + (T1).C
(T1, T2 are o/p of 5/2
way valve with and/or
configuration)

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Homework 2 T2.6
Problem: Repeat T2.3, with efficient use of
valve to reduce the components count.
Solution:

From T2.3, we have

T = A.B + A.B.
Also, from the 3/2 valve, we have
(2) = (12).(1) +(12).(3)
By choosing:
Connect T to port (2)
2
Connect A to pilot (12)
Connect B to port (1)
1
Connect B to port (3), we will have2
T = A.B + A.B.
1 3
(2) = (12)(1) + (12)(3)
Also, we get B by a 3/2 valve in
the NOT configuration.

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Efficient Valve Implementation 3/2 way valve

From the 3/2 way vlave, we have
T = P2 + P3

This can be used express the followings

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Efficient Valve Implementation 5/2 way valve

From the 5/2 way vlave, we have
x = s.3 + s.1
y = s.1 + s.5

This can be used to express the

followings

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3/2 Way Connections

Line No.

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Function

Boolean

P 2 3

YES

T=A

A 1 0

NOT

T = A

A 0 1

AND

T = A.B

B A 0
B A B

OR

T = A+B

B 1 A
B B A

INHIBITION

T = A.B

B 0 A

IMPLICATIO
N

T = A + B

B A 1

SELECTOR

T = C.A +
C.B

C A B

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3/2 valve in selector mode

12

(2) = (12)(1) +
(12)(3)
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