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Posted: 03/23/05

IDS 225 - Advanced Pneumatics

Course Description

Provides instruction in advanced concepts and theories for maintaining and troubleshooting pneumatic components and systems. Topics include: control and motion diagrams; sequence control groups; cascade circuits; pneumatic sequencers; ISO symbols and schematic conventions; advanced control circuits, electropneumatic controls and troubleshooting procedures.

Competency Areas	Hours
Control and Motion Diagrams	Class	3
Sequence Control Groups	D. Lab	2
Cascade Circuits	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Pneumatic Sequencers	Credit	4
ISO Symbols and Schematic Conventions
Advanced Control Circuits
Electropneumatic Controls
Troubleshooting Concepts

Prerequisite:	IDS 215
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

Control and Motion Diagrams		4	2	0
Overlapping Signals	Define overlapping signals and draw diagrams to show the timing sequences
Control Diagrams	Draw diagrams to show time activation sequences of given circuits
	Explain how each succeeding increment is initiated
Motion Diagrams	Draw diagrams to show the time relationship between different actuators in a complex circuit
	Assemble and operate a circuit conforming to the motion diagram drawn by the student
Sequence Control Groups		2	3	0
Purpose	Explain the purpose and need for establishing sequencing control in complex circuits
Functional Groups	Determine the sequencing control groups necessary to control given circuits
	Assemble an operate a practical circuit using sequence controls groups
Cascade Circuits		6	2	0
Description	Draw a basic circuit
Advantages of cascade control	Explain the advantages and limitations of cascade control
Assembly	Assemble an operational cascade circuit
Analysis	Point out the components in their order of activation in a cascade circuit
	Show the components that comprise the cascade circuit and explain the function of each
Pneumatic Sequencers		2	2	0
Description	Draw a basic pneumatic sequencer
Reset Function	Show how a pneumatic sequence is reset
Advantage of sequencer control	Explain the advantages and limitations of a pneumatic sequencer
Assembly	Assemble an operational sequencer
Analysis	Point out the steps in the cycle of a sequencer controlled circuit
ISO Symbols and Schematic Conventions		5	2	0
Symbols	Point out the correct ISO symbols for various pneumatic components
Schematic Conventions	Given functional requirements of pneumatic circuits, draw schematic diagrams using ISO symbols and conventions
Advanced Control Circuits		6	2	0
Identification	List five different advanced circuits by function and explain a practical use of each
Travel limit valves	Design and draw the diagram of a clamp and stamp circuit using travel limit valves
Pressure sequencing	Design and draw the diagram of a clamp and stamp circuit using pressure sequencing
	Assemble, operate, and explain the operation of the circuit
Electropneumatic Controls
	Introduce electrical controls in pneumatic circuits with servo and proportional directional control values.
Troubleshooting Concepts		5	7	0
Logical steps	Show the basic steps of troubleshooting pneumatic circuits
Trouble analysis	Find the trouble with inoperative pneumatic circuits

Suggested Resources

Books

Evett, J. B., & Liu, C. Fundamentals of fluid mechanics and hydraulics. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Nelson, C. A. Millwrights and mechanics guide (4th ed.). New York: Macmillan.

TPC Training Systems. Troubleshooting pneumatics systems Barrington, IL:

Festo DiDactic P121 Advanced Pneumatics

Festo DiDactic P121 Electro-pneumatics w/troubleshooting