TECHNICAL SKILLS UPGRADING

PROGRAMME
NOVEMBER 2018

PNEUMATICS
JOB SHEETS

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a single-acting cylinder

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Single-acting cylinder - 1
3 3/2-way valve, manual operated, unistable - 1

Instruction:
1 Study the pneumatic circuit.
2 Select the required components.
3 Connect the circuit.
4 Check to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve connectors.
5 Turn on the main air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate the start button.
7 Check for any air leakages and rectify them immediately.
8 Check for cylinder operation sequence.
9 Troubleshoot the circuit for correct operation if necessary.

Control of a single-acting cylinder

Single-Acting Cylinder

3 /2 -W a y Va lv e , A ir-O pe ra te d,

Norma lly -Clos e d, Unis t able (S pring Re turn).

14 1 3

2
2

1 3
1 3 3 /2 -W a y Va lv e , P us hbu tto n-O pera te d,
Norma lly -Clos e d, Unis t able (S pring Re turn).

Direct Control Indirect Control

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Control of a double-acting cylinder

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder - 1
3 3/2-way valve, manual operated, unistable – 2
4 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable - 1

Instruction:
1 Study the pneumatic circuit.
2 Select the required components.
3 Connect the circuit.
4 Check to ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve connectors.
5 Turn on the main air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate the start button.
7 Check for any air leakages and rectify them immediately.
8 Check for cylinder operation sequence.
9 Troubleshoot the circuit for correct operation if necessary.

Dou ble-Acting Cylinder

5 /2 W a y valve , Air-ope ra te d, Bista ble

4 2

14 12

5 3
E0 2 3 /2 W a y valve , Pushbutto n-o perated,
1

E1 2 U nista ble, N orma lly-Close d

1 3

1 3

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Assignment 1: Modify Circuit

(1) To change to auto-return cycle by replacing “E1” with “A1”.

(2) Change the circuit to continuous oscillation cycle by replacing “E0” with “S” & “A0”

Double-Acting Cylinder

A0 A1

5/2 W ay valve , Air-operated, Bistable

4 2

14 12

5 3

3/2 W ay valve ,Roller-operated, 1

Normally -Closed, Held-Open 2 3/2 W ay valve ,Roller-operated,

A0 A0 Unistable, Normally-Clos ed
2
1 3 A1
A1
3/2 W ay valve ,Lever-operated,2
1 3
Bi-s table,
S
1 3

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 JOB SHEET

Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Semi-automatic control with 2 switches

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 3/2-way valve, pushbutton operated, unistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller- perated, unistable
5 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
6 Shuttle valve (OR element)
7 Two pressure valve (AND element)

Instruction:
1 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
2 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
3 Check the alignment of the 3/2-way roller operated valves.
4 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
5 Actuate E1 or E2 and check for cylinder actuation.
6 Complete the truth table for ‘OR’ function.
7 Modify the circuit for ‘AND’ operation by replacing the shuttle valve with a two-pressure valve.
8 Draw the modify circuit and complete the truth table for ‘AND’ function.

‘OR’ Function ‘AND’ Function

E1 E2 A E1 E2 A
0 0 0 0
0 1 0 1
1 0 1 0
1 1 1 1

Table I Table II

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 Semi-Automatic Cycle Control with Two Switches
(Auto-Return)

Shuttle Valve A1
(OR Element)
2
1 1

4 2
A 14 12

5 3
Two-Pressure Valve 1
(AND Element) 2
1 1

2 2 2
A1

E1 1 3 E2 1 3 1 3

Air Service Unit Normally-Closed,

Unisatble (Spring Return)
Roller-Operated, 3/2-Way

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 JOB SHEET

Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Sequencing control with 2 cylinders A+B+A-B-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Trace blocking signal in pneumatic circuit with sequence A+B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Trace circuit for any opposing signals.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Removal of blocking signals from pneumatic circuit with A+B+B-A-

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-A- sequence

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+C+B-A- sequence

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Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

Conclusion:

1 Draw the displacement-step diagram of the cylinders’ sequence.

2 Modify the circuit to the following sequence:
A+B+C+C-A-B-
3 Draw the modified corcuit

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 JOB SHEET

Course : PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Basic Pneumatics

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-C+C-A- sequence

Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable
6 5/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, bistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components and connect up the circuit.
3 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
4 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
5 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

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1 1
1

2 2
2
2
1 1 1

2 4
2
1
2 4

2
1

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Course : NITEC PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC COURSE

Module : Fluid Power (Basic Pneumatics)

Job Title : Cascade control with A+B+B-C+C- sequence

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Tools, Equipment & Materials:

1. Pneumatic Trainer
2 Double-acting cylinder
3 5/2-way valve, pressure-operated, bistable
4 3/2-way valve, roller-operated, unistable
5 3/2-way valve, pushbutton-operated, unistable

Instruction:
1 Study the given circuit sequence.
2 Select the required components
3 Test the selected components for proper functioning.
4 Connect up the circuit in accordance with the given circuit diagram.
5 Check the circuit connection and ensure that the air hoses are firmly secured on the valve fittings.
6 Check the alignment of all 3/2-way roller operated valves.
7 Turn on the air supply and adjust to required pressure.
6 Actuate pushbutton ‘E’ and check for cylinder actuation.
7 Check the cylinder operation sequence.
8 Troubleshoot the circuit to correct the sequence of operation if necessary.

Conclusion:

1 Draw the displacement-step diagram of the cylinders’ sequence.

2 Modify the circuit to the following sequence:
A+B+B-C+A-C-
3 Make changes on the given circuit diagram.
4 Reconnect and test circuit.

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 A+B+B-C+C–
A-

A B C

a0 a1 b0 b1 c0 c1

A+ A- B+ B- C+ C-

a1 b0

S
S1
2
S
3
Z Y
b1

c0
Z Y

c1 a0

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