Electro pneumatics

Exercise

Basic Level
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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
Notes on safety and operation ............................................................................ 5
Symbols for components ..................................................................................... 9

Chapter 1. Installation and setting

1.1 General information and specification ........................................................... 12
1.2 Initial setting procedure ................................................................................. 14

Chapter 2. Project
Project 1: Lamp control ....................................................................................... 16
Project 2: Relay control and self-holding ............................................................. 20
Project 3: Cylinder control with a single solenoid valve ....................................... 24
Project 4: Cylinder control with a double solenoid valve ...................................... 28
Project 5: Automatic retract of double acting cylinder .......................................... 31
Project 6: Continuous and single cycle operation ................................................ 35
Project 7: Using pressure switch ......................................................................... 39

Chapter 3. Applications
Exercise 1: Sorting device .................................................................................. 44
Exercise 2: Opening and closing device.............................................................. 46
Exercise 3: Turning device .................................................................................. 48
Exercise 4: Lid fitting device................................................................................ 50
Exercise 5: Assembly station .............................................................................. 52
Exercise 6: Cutting device .................................................................................. 54
Exercise 7: Flap control ...................................................................................... 56
Exercise 8: Tipping device .................................................................................. 58
Exercise 9: Diverting device ................................................................................ 60
Exercise 10: Hopper control ................................................................................ 62
Exercise 11: Gravity feed magazine .................................................................... 64

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Exercise 12: Multi-track gravity feed magazine.................................................... 66

Exercise 13: Conveyor belt control ...................................................................... 68
Exercise 14: Rotary indexing table ...................................................................... 70
Exercise 15: Sliding table .................................................................................... 72

Chapter 4. Solution
Solution 1: Sorting device .................................................................................... 76
Solution 2: Opening and closing device............................................................... 80
Solution 3: Turning device ................................................................................... 84
Solution 4: Lid fitting device ................................................................................. 88
Solution 5: Assembly station ............................................................................... 92
Solution 6: Cutting device .................................................................................... 96
Solution 7: Flap control...................................................................................... 100
Solution 8: Tipping device ................................................................................. 104
Solution 9: Diverting device ............................................................................... 108
Solution 10: Hopper control ................................................................................ 112
Solution 11: Gravity feed magazine .................................................................... 116
Solution 12: Multi-track gravity feed magazine .................................................. 120
Solution 13: Conveyor belt control ..................................................................... 124
Solution 14: Rotary indexing table ..................................................................... 128
Solution 15: Sliding table ................................................................................... 132

Appendix. Datasheets

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Introduction

This workbook forms part of the Training System for Automation by FESTECH. Co. Ltd.
The system provides a solid framework for practically orientated vocational and further
training.
Technology package FP200 deals exclusively with electro pneumatic controls.

Basic level FP201 provides initial training in electro pneumatic control technology.
Knowledge on the physical fundamentals of electro pneumatics
as well as of the function and application of electro pneumatic components is conveyed.
The set of equipment enables the construction of simple electro pneumatic control circuits.

Advanced level FP202 aims to provide further training in electro pneumatic control
technology.
The set of equipment can be used to build up extensive combination circuits with logic
linking of the input and output signals, as well as programmed control systems.
Precondition for assembling control circuits is a fixed workstation equipped with a
FESTECH. profile plate.
The profile plate has 29 parallel T-grooves at intervals of 25 mm each.
A short-circuit-proof power supply unit (input: 220V, 60 Hz; output: 24V, maximum 5 A) is
used for DC. supply.
For compressed air supply, a mobile silenced compressor (220V, maximum 8 bar = 800
kPa) is recommended.

Working pressure should be a maximum of p = 6 bar (= 600 kPa)

You will achieve maximum reliability of operation if the control system is run at a working
pressure of p = 5 bar (= 500 kPa), with unduplicated air.
The set of equipment for basic level FP201 enables the assembly of complete control
systems for solving the problems set in the 20 exercises.

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Notes on safety and operation

In the interest of your own safety you should observe the following:

* Pressurized air lines that become detached can cause accidents.

Switch off pressure immediately!
First connect all tubing and secure before switching on the compressed air.

* Warning!
Cylinders may advance or retract as soon as the compressed air is switched on.

* Do not operate the electrical limit switch manually during fault finding (use a tool).

* Observe general safety regulations!

* There are two different designs with electrical limit switches:

– Actuation only from the left
– Actuation only from the right

*Limit switches should be fixed in such a way that they contact the trip cam of the cylinder
only in the determined direction.
Do not use them being in the mid-position. Do not actuate limit switches from the front.

* Do not exceed the permissible working pressure (see data sheets).

* Use only low voltages of DC 24 V

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* Pneumatic circuit construction:

Use the silver-metallic plastic tubing of 4 mm external diameter to connect the
components.
The plastic tube is to be inserted fully into the CU-connector up to the stop; no tightening
necessary!

* Releasing the CU quick push-pull connector:

The tube can be released by depressing the cullet (black ring) (releasing whilst
pressurized is not possible!)

* Switch off the air and voltage supply before disconnecting the circuit.

* The mounting boards for the equipment are equipped with mounting alternatives A, B, C
or D:

Alternative A, Detent system

Light, non-load bearing components (e.g. directional control valves).
Simply clip the components into the groove on the profile plate; release is affected by
actuating the blue lever.

Alternative B, Rotational system

Medium weight load-bearing components (e.g. actuators).
These components are clamped on to the profile plate by means of T-head bolts.
The components are clamped or released via the blue triple grip nut.

Alternative C, Screw-in system

For heavy load-bearing components or components, which are seldom removed from
the profile plate (e.g. the service unit with on off valve).
These components are attached by means of cheese head screws and T-head nuts.

Alternative D, Plug-in system

For light, non-load bearing components with plug-in bolts (i.e. the indicator plate).

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These components are mounted via plug-in adapters.

* Observe the data given in the data sheets of section D for individual components.

[Electrical Danger]

[Warning]

[Caution]

[Note]

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Training contents of basic level

Basic level (FP201)

The following training contents are worked through

- Physical fundamentals of electricity and pneumatics

- Function and application of electro pneumatic components
- Designation and drawing of electro pneumatic symbols
- Representation of motion sequences and switching statuses
- Drawing pneumatic and electrical circuit diagrams
- Assembly of control systems with relays
- Direct and indirect manual control systems
- Direct and indirect stroke-dependent control systems
- Logical AND/OR functions of the input signals
- Electrical latching circuits
- Using a magnetic proximity switch
- Using a pressure switch
- Fault finding in simple electro pneumatic control systems

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Symbols for components

Relay, 3-off Signal input plate, electrical

Indicator and distributor plate, electrical Single-acting cylinder

Double-acting cylinder Service unit with on-off valve

Manifold Proximity switch with cylinder mounting

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Limit switch, electrical, Limit switch, electrical,

actuated from the left actuated from the right

Pneumatic-electrical converter 3/2-way single solenoid valve,

normally closed

5/2-way single solenoid valve 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Chapter 1. Installation and setting

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1.1 General Information and specification

Electric mounting bar

Air service unit

Profile working panel
Air distributor

Cabinet(drawer)

Castor with a brake

▪ Specification of hydraulics working table

Subject Description

Size 1600 * 750 * 1700 (mm)

Weight 162Kg(2 cabinets)
Frame Aluminum
Cabinet 4 drawers with key lock
Castor 4 castors with push lock
Table board Wood

Note: Pneumatic working table should be installed on flat ground and lock the brakes on each
castor.
※ Specifications and appearances are subject to change without prior notice.

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1.2 Initial setting procedure

1.2.1 Pneumatic power connection

1. Attach the air service unit and air distributor on the left corner of profile panel.

2. Then connect the air service unit and air distributor with pneumatic hose(6mm).

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3. Connect the pneumatic supply line to input of the air service unit(6mm).

1.2.2 Adjusting pressure

1. Pull up the cover of air service unit and turn to CCW direction to increase pressure.

2. Turn to CW direction to decrease pressure.

3. Normally set the pressure to 6 bar(0.6MPa).

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Chapter 2. Project

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Project 1 : Lamp control

Duration 1 hour

Training aim 1. Control of a lamp by electric contact and basic logic

2. Understanding and drawing electric circuit
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Power supply 1
13090

Push-button switch set 1

13033

Procedure
1. Understanding about structure of each electric contact, function and
symbol
2. Draw electric and pneumatic circuit diagram according to the
training aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise 1 A lamp should be turned ON when press the pushbutton switch.

Solution 1

S1

L1

Exercise 2 A lamp should be turned OFF when press the pushbutton switch.

Solution
1

S1

L1

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Exercise 3 Lamp L1 should be ON when two pushbutton-switches S1 and S2

are pressed both.

Solution AND control logic

1

S1

S2

램램
L1

Exercise 4 Lamp L1 should be ON when pushbutton switches S1 or S2 is

pressed.

Solution OR control logic

1 2

S1 S2

램램
L1

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Exercise 5 Logic combination

A lamp is to light up, when the pushbuttons S1, S2 and not S3 or the
pushbuttons S4 and S5 are pressed.
If one of the combinations are not fulfilled the lamp must go off.

1 2

S1 S4

S1
S2 S5

S3

램램
L1

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Project 2 : Relay control and self-holding

Duration 1 hour

Training aim 1. Understanding structure and feature of a relay

2. Drawing electric relay circuit
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Power supply 1
13090

Push-button switch set 1

13033

Relay unit 1
13030

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Procedure
1. Understanding about structure of each electric contact, function and
symbol
2. Draw electric and pneumatic circuit diagram according to the
training aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise 1 A lamp should be turned on using relay.

Solution
+24V 1 2

S1 K1

K1 L1
0V

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Exercise 2 When press switch S1, lamp L1 should be turned on

continuously. Lamp L1 goes off by switch S2.

Solution
(1) Self-holding circuit (Dominant ON)

+24V 1 2 3

S1 K1 K1
Set
S2
Reset

K1 L1
0V

(2) Self-holding circuit (Dominant OFF)

+24V 1 2 3

S1 K1 K1
Set

S2
Reset

K1 L1
0V

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Project 3 : Cylinder control with a single-solenoid valve

Duration 1 hour

Training aim 1. Understanding structure and feature of a single-solenoid valve

2. Control of single-acting and double-acting cylinder
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Same as Exercise 2 1

Single-acting cylinder 1
12210

Double-acting cylinder 1
12220

3/2-way solenoid valve 1

13010

5/2-way solenoid valve 1

13012

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Air service unit 1

12101
(essential component)

Air distributor(manifold) 1
12201
(essential component)

Procedure
1. Understanding about structure, function and symbol of pneumatic
cylinders, solenoid valves and electric contact
2. Draw electric circuit and pneumatic circuit according to the training
aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise 1 If pushbutton switch S1 is pressed, a single or double acting

cylinder is to extend. The cylinder is retracted when depress switch
S1.

Solution (1) Direct control of single-acting cylinder with pushbutton switch

1.0
+24V 1

S1

1.1 2

Y1
Y1
3 0V
1

(2) Indirect control of single-acting cylinder with a relay

+24V 1 2

S1 K1

K1 Y1
0V

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(3) Direct control of double-acting cylinder with pushbutton switch

1.0

+24V 1

S1
1.1 4 2

Y1

5 3 Y1
0V
1

(4) Indirect control of double-acting cylinder with a relay

+24V 1 2

S1 K1

K1 Y1
0V

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Project 4 : Cylinder control with a double-solenoid valve

Duration 2 hours

Training aim 1. Understanding structure and feature of a double-solenoid valve

2. Understanding structure of flow control valve and quick exhaust
valve
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Same as project 2 and 1
essential components
Double-acting cylinder 1
12220

5/2-way double solenoid 1

valve
13013

One way flow control valve 2

12302

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Procedure
1. Understanding about structure, function and symbol of pneumatic
cylinders, solenoid valves and electric contact
2. Draw electric circuit and pneumatic circuit according to the training
aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise 1 A double acting cylinder extend by pressing push button switch S1.
Backward motion of double acting cylinder is initiated by push
button switch S2. The speed of cylinder is controlled by meter-out
method.

Solution
(1) Direct control of double-acting cylinder with a solenoid valve
(meter-out speed control)

1.0 +24V 1 2

1.01 1.02 S1 S1
S2

Y1 Y1
Y2
1.1 4 2 0V

Y1 Y2

5 3

(2) Indirect control of double-acting cylinder with a double solenoid

valve

+24V 1 2 3 4

S1 S2 K1 K2

K1 K2 Y1 Y2
0V

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Project 5 : Automatic retraction of double-acting cylinder

Duration 2 hours

Training aim 1. Understanding of electric self-holding

2. Control of continuous cycle of cylinder movement
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Same as project 2 and 1
essential components
Double-acting cylinder 1
12220

5/2-way double solenoid 1

valve
13013

5/2-way solenoid valve 1

13012

Electric limit switch (left) 1

13051

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Electric limit switch (right) 1

13052

Procedure
1. Understanding about structure, function and symbol of pneumatic
cylinders, solenoid valves and electric contact
2. Draw electric circuit and pneumatic circuit according to the training
aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise A double acting cylinder is extended by pressing start switch and

should retracted by limit switch S2.

Solution
(1) Control of double acting cylinder with double-solenoid valve

1.0 S1 S2

1.1 4 2

Y1 Y2

5 3

+24V 1 2 3 4

S3 S2 • K1 K2
Start

S1 •

K1 K2 Y1 Y2
0V

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(2) Control of double acting cylinder with single-solenoid valve

1.0 S1 S2

1.1 4 2

Y1

5 3

+24V 1 2 3

S3 K1 K1
Start

S1 •

S2 •

K1 Y1
0V

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Project 6 : Continuous and single cycle operation

Duration 2 hours

Training aim 1. Understanding of operation concept

2. Recognizing differences between single and double solenoid
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Same as project 2 and 1
essential components
Double-acting cylinder 1
12220

5/2-way double solenoid 1

valve
13013

5/2-way solenoid valve 1

13012

Electric limit switch (left) 1

13051

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Electric limit switch (right) 1

13052

Procedure
1. Understanding about structure, function and symbol of pneumatic
cylinders, solenoid valves and electric contact
2. Draw electric circuit and pneumatic circuit according to the training
aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise Continuous and single cycle operation can be selected. In

continuous mode, cylinder should continuously advance and
retract until press stop switch.

Solution
(1) Automatic advance and retract circuit with continuous and single
operation with double solenoid valve

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(2) Automatic advance and retract circuit with continuous and single
operation with single solenoid valve

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Project 7 : Using pressure switch

Duration 3 hours

Training aim 1. Understanding of structure and usage of electric timer

2. Recognizing differences between on-delay and off-delay
3. Installing and commissioning electric components

Required part list

Item / Order no. QTY’ Image

Same as project 2 and 1
essential components
Double-acting cylinder 1
12220

5/2-way double solenoid 1

valve
13013

5/2-way solenoid valve 1

13012

Pressure switch 1
13020

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Electric limit switch (left) 1

13051

Electric limit switch (right) 1

13052

Procedure
1. Understanding about structure, function and symbol of pneumatic
cylinders, solenoid valves and electric contact
2. Draw electric circuit and pneumatic circuit according to the training
aim
3. Compose system according to the circuit diagram
4. Wire electric cables and air hoses according to the circuit diagram
5. Commission and check the system
6. Turn off the electric and pneumatic power after training
7. Dismantle and arrange the components

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Exercise When pushbutton switch ST is pressed, cylinder advances and

then if pressure is higher than 5 bar, the cylinder retracts
automatically to the initial position.

Solution
(1) Circuit with double solenoid valve

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(2) Circuit with single solenoid valve

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Chapter 3. Applications

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Exercise 1
Sorting device

Training aim
Direct actuation of a single-acting cylinder

Problem

* Drafting the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a sorting device, parts are to be transferred from a conveyor belt.

By pressing the pushbutton switch, the piston rod of a single-acting cylinder pushes the
part off the conveyor belt.
When the pushbutton is released, the piston rod returns to the retracted end position.

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Exercise 2
Opening and closing device

Training aim
Direct actuation of a double-acting cylinder

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a special device, the valve in a pipe line is to be opened and closed.
The valve is opened by pressing the pushbutton switch.
When the pushbutton is released the valve is closed.

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Exercise 3
Turning device

Training aim
Indirect actuation of a single-acting cylinder

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

By using a turning device parts are to be further transported on a conveyor track facing the
right direction.
By pressing the pushbutton switch parts are turned by the piston rod of a cylinder and
proceed, correctly positioned.
When the pushbutton is released the piston rod is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 4
Lid fitting device

Training aim
Indirect actuation of a double-acting cylinder

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a lid fitting device snap-on lids are to be pressed onto plastic buckets.
By pressing a pushbutton switch the domed press is advanced and the snap-on lid is
pressed on.
When the pushbutton switch is released, the domed press is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 5
Assembly station

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder/ Double-acting cylinder
Direct actuation with AND-function of the input signals

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

In an assembly station components are to be put together.

By pressing two pushbutton switches the device is advanced and the components are
assembled.
After releasing the pushbutton switches, the device is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 6
Cutting device

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder / Double-acting cylinder
Indirect actuation with AND-function of the input signals

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a cutting device sheets of paper are to be cut to size.

By pressing two pushbutton switches the cutting blade is advanced and the sheet of paper
is cut.
After releasing one pushbutton switch the cutting blade is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 7
Flap control

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder/ Double-acting cylinder
Direct actuation with OR-function of the input signals

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

A flap control is used to empty granular material from a container.

By pressing a pushbutton switch the flap control is opened and the granular material is
emptied from its container.
After releasing the pushbutton the flap control is closed again.

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Exercise 8
Tipping device

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder / Double-acting cylinder
Indirect actuation with OR-function of the input signals

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a tipping device liquid is to be poured from a vat.

By pressing a pushbutton switch the vat is tilted and the liquid is emptied.
After releasing the pushbutton switch the vat is returned to the upright position.

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Exercise 9
Diverting device

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder / Double-acting cylinder
Direct actuation from two different positions

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a diverting device parts are to be moved from one conveyor track to another
conveyor track.
By pressing a pushbutton switch the frame of the diverting device is pushed forward.
The part is moved over and transported onwards in the opposite direction.
By pressing another pushbutton switch the frame is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 10
Hopper control

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder / Double-acting cylinder
Indirect actuation from two different positions

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Bulk material is to be emptied from a hopper.

By pressing a pushbutton switch the hopper is opened and the bulk material is emptied out.
By pressing another pushbutton switch the hopper is closed again.

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Exercise 11
Gravity feed magazine

Training aim
Double-acting cylinder
Direct actuation with reversal by means of an electric limit switch

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Wooden planks are to be pushed along from a gravity feed magazine to a clamping device.

By pressing a pushbutton switch one plank is pushed by the slide out of the gravity feed
magazine.
After the slide has reached the forward end position it is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 12
Multi-track gravity feed magazine

Training aim
Double-acting cylinder
Indirect actuation with reversal by means of an electrical limit switch

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Parts are to be pushed away from a multi-track gravity feed magazine into a clamping
device.
By pressing a pushbutton switch the parts are pushed out of the multi-track gravity feed
magazine by a slide.
After the slide has reached the forward end position it is returned to its start position.

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Exercise 13
Conveyor belt control

Training aim
Double-acting cylinder
Direct actuation with oscillating motion of the piston rod

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a conveyor belt, parts are to be transported in linear timed sequence to work
stations which are arranged in line after one another.
When the latching pushbutton switch is pressed the main wheel is indexed by the
oscillating piston rod of a cylinder via a pawl.
When the pushbutton switch is pressed again the drive is switched off.

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Exercise 14
Rotary indexing table

Training aim
Double-acting cylinder
Indirect actuation with oscillating motion of the piston rod

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using rotary indexing table plastic containers are to be separated in linear sequence.
By pressing a pushbutton switch the oscillating piston rod of a cylinder drives the rotary
table in sequence via a pawl.
When the pushbutton is pressed again, this drive is switched off.

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Exercise 15
Sliding table

Training aim
Single-acting cylinder / Double-acting cylinder
Electric latching circuit with dominating switch-off signal

Problem

* Drawing the pneumatic and electric circuit diagram

* Carrying out the pneumatic and electric circuit construction
* Checking the sequence of the circuit

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Problem description

Using a sliding table a plank of wood is to be pushed under a belt sanding machine.
By pressing a pushbutton switch the sliding table with the plank of wood positioned on it is
pushed under the belt sanding machine.
By pressing another pushbutton switch the sliding table is returned to its start position.

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MEMO

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Chapter 4. Solution

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Solution 1

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

- Detailed representation of - Simplified representation of

service unit with on-off valve service unit with on-off valve
- Actuation of the single-acting cylinder - Actuation of the single-acting cylinder
with a 3/2-way single solenoid valve, with a 5/2-way single solenoid valve
normally closed

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Circuit diagram electrical

Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1, the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed
and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is actuated.
The piston rod of the single-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1, the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is
opened and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod returns to its rear end position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Port 2 of the 5/2-way single solenoid valve with spring return is closed.
Connect the T connector (quick push-pull distributor) to the valve by means of a short tube.
Link the remaining two outlets also by means of a short tube.

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Single-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 3/2-way single solenoid valve, normally closed
1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 2

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed
and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is actuated.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is
opened and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod returns to its retracted end position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 3

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed and the
contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is
actuated.
The piston rod of the single-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened and
the contact K1 is brought to its normal position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve
is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod returns to the retracted end position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Single-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 3/2-way single solenoid valve, normally closed

1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 4

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed and the
contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is
reversed.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened and
the contact K1 is returned to the normal position.
The electric circuit for solenoid coil Y1 is opened and the 5/2- way solenoid valve is
switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod returns to the retracted end position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Double-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 5

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switches S1 and S2, the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1
is closed and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.
After releasing the pushbutton switches S1 and S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil
Y1 is opened and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position
by a reset spring.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.

Note
It should be pointed out that the solution shown above is a simple AND-function and not a
two-hand safety control.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Single-acting cylinder
1 Double-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 3/2-way single solenoid valve, normally closed
1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Signal input plate, electrical

1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 6

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 and S2 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed
and the contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve
is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 or S2 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is
opened and the contact K1 is brought into the normal position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve
is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.

Note
It should be pointed out that the solution shown above is a simple AND-function and not a
two-hand safety control.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Single-acting cylinder

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 3/2-way single solenoid valve, normally closed

1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 7

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 or S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is
closed and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 and S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1
is opened and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is switched back by a reset spring to its initial
position.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Single-acting cylinder
1 Double-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 8

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 or S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is
closed and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S1 and S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1
is opened and the 5/2-way solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position by means
of the reset spring.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Single-acting cylinder
1 Double-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 9

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed
and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to its forward end
position.
When the pushbutton switch S1 is released the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is
opened.
By pressing the pushbutton switch S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is closed
and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to its retracted end
position.
After releasing pushbutton switch S2 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is opened.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Single-acting cylinder
1 Double-acting cylinder
1 Service unit with on-off valve
1 Manifold
1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 10

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed and the
contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.
After releasing pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened and the
contact K1 is brought into the normal position thereby opening the electric circuit for the
solenoid coil Y1.
By pressing the pushbutton switch S2 the electric circuit for the relay K2 is closed and the
contact K2 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.
After releasing the pushbutton switch S2 the electric circuit for the relay K2 is opened and
the contact K2 is brought into the normal position opening the electric circuit for the
solenoid coil Y2.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Single-acting cylinder

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Solution 11

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed
and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve is reversed.
When the pushbutton S1 is released the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position and
actuates limit switch S2.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder returns to its retracted end position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is opened.

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Components list
Quantity Description

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the left

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Solution 12

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed and the
contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is reversed.
When the pushbutton switch S1 is released the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened
and the contact K1 is brought to the normal position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position and
actuates limit switch S2.
The electric circuit for the relay K2 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve is
switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder returns to its rear end position.
The electric circuit for the relay K2 is opened and the contact K2 is brought into the normal
position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is opened.

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Components list
Quantity Description

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the left

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Solution 13

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

When latching pushbutton switch S3 is pressed the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1
is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position and
switches limit switch S2.
After leaving the rear end position, the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened via
limit switch S1.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is closed via limit switch S2 and the 5/2-way
double solenoid valve is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder returns to its retracted end position and
switches limit switch S1.
After leaving the forward end position, the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed
by means of limit switch S1 via the actuated latching pushbutton switch S3.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances again to the forward end position.

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Components list
Quantity Description

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the left
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the right

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Solution 14

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the latching pushbutton switch S3 the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed
and the contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is reversed.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances to the forward end position and
switches limit switch S2.
After leaving the retracted end position, the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened via
limit switch S1 and the contact K1 is brought into the normal position.
The electric circuit for the relay K2 is closed by means of limit switch S2 and the contact
K2 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is switched back to its initial position.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder returns to the retracted end position and
switches limit switch S1.
After leaving the forward end position the electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y2 is opened
by means of limit switch S2.
The electric circuit for the relay K1 is again closed via the limit switch S1 by means of the
latched pushbutton switch S3 and the contact K1 is made.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is closed and the 5/2-way double solenoid valve
is reversed.
The piston rod of the double-acting cylinder advances again to the forward end position.

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Components list
Quantity Description

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 5/2-way double solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the left
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from the right

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Solution 15

Circuit diagram, pneumatic

Representation without manifold

Circuit diagram, electrical

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Solution description

By pressing the pushbutton switch S1 (ON) the electric circuit for the relay K1 is closed via
the un-actuated pushbutton switch S2 (OFF) and the bank of contacts is made.
The latching circuit with contact K1 (13, 14) keeps the electric circuit closed for the relay
K1 after the release of the pushbutton switch S1 (ON). The electric circuit for the solenoid
coil Y1 is closed with contact K1 (23, 24) and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder advances to the forward end
position.
By pressing the pushbutton switch S2 (OFF) the electric circuit for the relay K1 is opened
and the bank of contacts is brought to the normal position.
The electric circuit for the solenoid coil Y1 is opened and the 3/2- (5/2-) way solenoid valve
is reversed.
The piston rod of the single-acting (double-acting) cylinder returns to the retracted end
position.

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Circuit design, pneumatic

Components list
Quantity Description

1 Single-acting cylinder

1 Double-acting cylinder

1 Service unit with on-off valve

1 Manifold

1 3/2-way single solenoid valve, normally closed

1 5/2-way single solenoid valve

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Circuit design, electrical

Components list
Quantity Description
1 Relay, 3-off
1 Signal input plate, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor plate, electrical

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Appendix
•Datasheet

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