Time Delay

Valve
Prepared By: Group 3
Pneumatic time delay valves (Figure 4.28) are used
to delay operations where time-based sequences
are required. Figure 4.28a shows construction of a
typical valve. This is similar in construction to a 3/2
way pilot-operated valve, but the space above
the main valve is comparatively large and pilot air
is only allowed in via a flow reducing needle valve.
There is thus a time delay between application of
pilot pressure to port Z and the valve operation, as
shown by the timing diagram in Figure 4.28b. The
time delay is adjusted by the needle valve setting.
The built-in check valve causes the reservoir space
above the valve to vent quickly when pressure at Z
is removed to give no delay off.

The valve shown in Figure 4.28 is a normally-closed
delay-on valve. Many other time delay valves
(delay-off, delay on/off, normally- open) can be
obtained. All use the basic principle of the air
reservoir and needle valve.
The symbol of a normally-dosed time delay valve is
shown in Figure 4.28c.

Pneumatic time elements can be formed very simply
from combinations of three valves: directional control
valve, throttle valve and reservoirs.

Time delay valve is used to delay the output
signal.
The time delay valve is actuated by a
pneumatic signal through the tank after a
preset time delay has elapsed. Then
returned to the normal position via return
spring when the signal is terminated.
Time Delay Valve N/C

Time Delay Valve N/O


The time delay valve is a combination of a 3/2 way valve, one
way flow control valve and air reservoir.
The 3/2 way valve can be normally open or normally closed.
The delay time is generally ranging between (0-300) seconds
for both types of valves (normally opened and normally
closed).
By using additional reservoirs, the delaying time can be
extended.
The type of the time delay valve whether normally opened or
normally closed is determined according to the type of the 3/2
way valve if it is N/O or N/C.


3/2 way valve N/C
3/2 way valve N/O

The following operational principle applies for a time delay
valve in normally closed position.
The compressed air is supplied to the valve at connection 1.
The control air flows into the valve at 12 through a one way
flow control valve and depending on the setting of the
throttling screw, a greater or lesser amount of air flows
per unit of time into the air reservoir, when the necessary
control pressure has built up in the air reservoir, the pilot
control of the 3/2 way valve is moved downwards. This
blocks the passage from 2 to 3. The valve disc is lifted
from its seat and thus air can flow from1 to 2 .
The time required for pressure to build up in the air
reservoir is equal to the control time of the valve.

Un-actuated Position
Actuated Position
The time response and behavior of the pneumatic circuits
with time delay valves varies according to the following two
factors:
1) Type of 3/2 way valve if it is N/O or N/C.
2) The direction of the check valve in the one way flow
control valve. (Direction of throttling).