DEPARTMENT OF PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

TIRUCHIRAPALLI - 620015
B.TECH. DEGREE, VI SEMESTER
CYCLE TEST -II
SUB.CODE & TITLE: PR 310 & MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

DATE: 23/03/2017 TIME: 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. MAX.MARKS:20

Answer ALL questions

Assume if any required missing data
Part-A
20 x 0.5 = 10 Marks
1. Why pneumatic system is used widely in SMEs?
2. List out the some of the Pneumatic equipments.
3. List out the any two limitations of pneumatic system.
4. List out the any two advantages of pneumatic system.
5. How pneumatic systems elements are classified? List it.
6. What is the difference between Non-magnetic type and Magnetic type cylinder?
7. What is the function of Quick exhaust valve?
8. What is the function of FRL units?
9. List out the methods to solve signal overlap problem.
10. Draw the AND logic circuit using only one 3/2 DCV with spring return type.
11. Draw the OR logic circuit using only one 3/2 DCV with spring return type.
12. Draw the Logic Memory circuit using 3/2 DCV with spring return type.
13. With suitable example draw the Logic MEMORY (latch) circuit.
14. With suitable example draw the single pulse maker circuit.
15. What is purpose of relay in Electro pneumatic circuit?
16. How does a reed switch work?
17. What is meant by signal conflict?
18. What are the deferent types of proximity sensors?
19. Draw the structure of group changing relay circuit for two groups in multiple sequencing.
20. What is the difference between the dominant-OFF and dominant-ON circuits?

Part-B
2 x 5 = 10 Marks
21. A double-acting cylinder is to be controlled using a 5/2-way single solenoid valve. When push-
button PBI is pressed, the cylinder is to extend and remain in that position even when PBI is
released. The cylinder is to retract to the home position when push-button PB2 is pressed. Also,
the cylinder is to remain in the home position even when PB2 is released. Develop a dominant-
OFF electro-pneumatic control circuit with an electrical latching circuit as part of it.
22. Design and neatly draw the multiple sequencing circuit for sequence A+B+B-A- by Cascade
method for the Pneumatic system.
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