Instrumentations and Control Engineering Lab

Experiment Number 4

I. OBJECTIVES

1. To be able to create a direct and indirect memory function.

2. To understand how a direct and indirect memory function works.

3. To be able to know the difference between a direct and indirect electro memory

function.

II. THEORIES

Memory is a common basic function. It can keep a component at a certain state

permanently until there is a change of signals. When a control valve is operated

momentarily (that is, pressed for a short time), the output signal of a 5/2 directional control

valve will be set to ON. The signal will stay that way until control valve is operated

momentarily and generates another signal to replace it, causing it to stay permanently at

OFF.

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III. COMPONENTS/EQUIPMENTS
Components Symbols
Double Acting Cylinder

Compressor
5/2 way valve (solenoid valve)

Exhaust
Electrical connection 24v +24

Electrical connection 0v 0

Push button

Solenoid valve

Make Switch

Relay
a.) Double Acting Cylinder - Double acting cylinders are used particularly when the

piston is required to perform a work function in both directions of motion. The construction

is in general similar to the single acting cylinder.

b.) Compressor - The compressor provides the necessary compressed air. The pressure

is restricted to the preset operating pressure.

c.) 5/2 way valve (solenoid valve) - The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a

voltage signal at the solenoid coil. The flow passes freely from 1 to 4. By stopping the

signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring. The

flow passes freely from 1 to 2. If no signal is applied to the valve, it can be manually

operated. This valve is derived from a configurable 5/n way valve.

d.) Exhaust - To reduce resistance to flow, the air is expelled to atmosphere through a

large orifice thus increasing cylinder piston speed.

e.) Electrical connection 24V - 24V connection of the power supply.

f.) Electrical connection 0V - 0V connection of the power supply.

g.) Push Button - Switch that opens/closes when actuated and closes/opens

immediately when released

h.) Solenoid Valve - A solenoid valve is an electromechanically operated valve. The

valve is controlled by an electric current through a solenoid: in the case of a two-port valve

the flow is switched on or off; in the case of a three-port valve, the outflow is switched

between the two outlet ports.

i.) Make Switch – Generally, a make switch is tailored according to the component that

actuates it.

j.) Relay - The relay picks up immediately when current is supplied and drops out

immediately when current is removed.

IV. EXPERIMENT PICTURE AND ILLUSTRATIONS
ACTUAL SET-UP (GROUP)

DIRECT MEMORY FUNCTION

INDIRECT ELECTRO PNEUMATIC
V. EVALUATION

The experiment was fairly simple since it resembles the circuit we did a month ago,
direct and indirect electro pneumatic. We needed a lot of wires for the indirect memory
function but nevertheless it was easy to create. The direct function was a child’s play and it
needed only a few wires to build. The only problem I faced was that I did not know that
someone removed the connection to my power supply.

VI. CONCLUSION

The experiment was a success since we have met the three objectives. We were able
to create a direct and indirect memory function. They work by storing a memory on the last
command, i.e. the cylinder’s position is released if the button is switch and it will only
retract if you push the other button. The difference between the direct and indirect memory
function is that in the indirect, it has to pass to a relay before going to the solenoid valve.

VII. REFERENCE

https://resources.hkedcity.net/res_files/201101/20110128101153_259037.pdf

http://www.festo-didactic.com/ov3/media/customers/1100/fluidsim5_enus_v1.pdf