Robotics and Automation – MEM665/LS1/LCY Rev.

03-2011

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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Program : Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Mechanical) – EM220

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) (Hons) – EM221
Course : Robotics and Automation
Code : MEM665 / KJP 626
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LAB SHEET NO: 1

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC PNEUMATIC CIRCUITS
(Automation Lab)

COURSE OUTCOMES
CO3 Design a robotics and automation system as applicable in manufacturing activities.
CO4 Organize a multidisciplinary team for design of robotics and automation systems in industry.

OBJECTIVE
1. To identify and understand the use of basic pneumatic components and circuit.
2. To distinguish the application of single and double acting cylinder.
3. To understand the application of direct and indirect control of single and double acting
cylinder.

EQUIPMENT
Air Supply System, Service unit, single acting cylinder, double acting cylinder, 3/2 Directional
control valve (DCV) - push button operated, 3/2 - single pilot DCV, 5/2 single pilot DCV, 5/2 -
double pilot DCV, 3/2 double pilot DCV.

PROCEDURE

1.1 Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

2(A)

1(P) 3(R)

Figure 1: Direct Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

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1.2 Indirect Control of a Single Acting Cylinder

Condition 1: Normally Closed Valve

2(A)
12(Z)

3(R)

1(P)

1(P) 3(R)

Condition 2: Normally Open Valve

10(Z) 2(A)

3(R)

1(P)

3(R)
1(P)

Figure 2: Indirect Control of Single Acting Cylinder

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1.3 Indirect Control of a Double Acting Cylinder

Condition 1: 5/2 DCV with Single Pilot Operated and One Push Button

12(Z) 4(A) 2(B)

5(R)
3(S)

1(P)

1(P) 3(R)

Condition 2: 5/2 DCV with Double Pilot Operated and Two Push Buttons

14 4(A) 2(B) 12

5(R)
3(S)
2(A) 2(A)

1(P)

3(R) 3(R)
1(P) 1(P)

Figure 3: Indirect Control of Double Acting Cylinder

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REPORT
Write a report based on this laboratory work.

DISCUSSION
Name the important pneumatic components and suggest any improvement for the system.

CONCLUSION
State the outcome of the results and analysis.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Criteria Mark

Documentation
2
Report format, schematic drawing, original discussion, and conclusion.

Functionality
2
Students are able to demonstrate that the realized system is working as stated
in the problem description.

Creativity
1
Students are able to show creativity for system enhancement. No mark for
creativity if the system is not working.