Complete the electrical circuit diagram with a suitable actuating component.How can you arrange it so that the cylinder automatically retracts upwards after reaching theĪdvanced (lower) end position? Modify the circuit and test the result. What do you have to do so that the actual cylinder also advances slowlyġ6. Extend the circuit so that the vertically arranged cylinder of the handling station can be controlledĪnd test its operability. How can this beĪchieved? Test your solution via simulation.ġ5. For safety reasons the cylinder should advance slowly, but retract quickly. Complete the electrical circuit diagram with the suitable actuating elements and transfer the Design a pneumatic circuit diagram for the components you selected and test its function viaġ3. Select a suitable valve from the four available and explain the reasons for your choice.ġ2. TheĬylinder should advance when a pushbutton is actuated and retract after a second pushbutton isġ1. This cylinder is to be supplied with air by means of a solenoid valve and controlled via PC. A control system is to be designed for thisĪ vertically arranged double-acting cylinder equipped with one-way flow control valves is provided for Workpieces are to be lifted using a pneumatic cylinder. be able to actuate a double-acting cylinder using FluidSIM®.be able to design electropneumatic circuits.be able to select the components of an electropneumatic circuit.KG MecLab® Handling Station Solution to exercise 5: Controlling a double-acting cylinder Create a pneumatic circuit diagram of the station using FluidSIM®.ġ0 U © 2007 Festo Didactic GmbH & Co.Picture of the station 8 U © 2007 Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. Create a pneumatic circuit diagram of the station using FluidSIM®. Create an allocation list that specifies which sensor or actuator is plugged into which slot on theħ. Create a schematic diagram for the handling station pictured, showing the function and position ofĦ. Machines or machine parts efficiently and clearly.ĥ. be able to create schematic diagrams, pneumatic circuit diagrams and allocation listsĮngineers use schematic diagrams, technical drawings, part lists or circuit diagrams to represent.KG MecLab® U 7 Handling Station Solution to exercise 4: Creating schematic and circuit diagrams These provide position feedback in the pneumatic circuit.

These actuate the solenoid coils of the solenoid valves in the electrical circuit. Processes the sensor signals and controls the solenoid coils. Outputs a signal when the cylinder piston approaches it (piston contains a permanent magnet).Ħ Programmable logic controller (logic module) Regulates the speed of the double-acting cylinder. Switches to the open switching position as long as there is current flowing through the solenoid coil. Switches to the opposite switching position by means of a current pulse. KG MecLab® U 5Ĭonverts pneumatic energy into mechanical energy. The circuit diagram for the handling station is shown below. To understand these circuit diagrams, you must be familiar with the symbols used. There are electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits. Important to describe the function of the system clearly and simply. be familiar with the structure of the symbols.be familiar with the symbol and designation of key pneumatic components.KG MecLab® Handling Station Solution to exercise 3: Learning about the structure of symbols Do this by entering the numberĪssigned to the component in the correct fields in the 'Symbol' and 'Designation' columns.Ĥ/2-way double solenoid valve 4 U © 2007 Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. Match the components with the correct symbols and designations.Designation Function within the stationġ Magnetic proximity sensor Outputs a signal when a piston passes the sensorĥ Multi-pin plug distributor Provides the electrical connection for the sensors and actuatorsĦ One-way flow control valve Regulates the speed of the cylindersĨ Magnetic proximity sensor Outputs a signal when a piston passes the sensorĩ Solenoid valves Control the movement of the cylindersġ0 3/2-way hand valve Shuts off the compressed air supplyġ1 Cable duct Routes the cables 2 U © 2007 Festo Didactic GmbH & Co. Match the components with their correct designation and describe their purpose within the station.Important to be familiar with the function of the components within a system. be familiar with the key components in the handling stationĪll automated systems use a range of components such as sensors, valves, motors, etc.Upon completing this exercise, you should Handling Station Solution to exercise 1: Learning about components and their function

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