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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1(A). Design of pneumatic circuits with manually operated Pneumatic valves (Single acting
cylinder)
1(B). Design of pneumatic circuits with manually operated Pneumatic valves (Double acting
cylinder)
1(C). Design of pneumatic circuits with manually operated Pneumatic valves (Single acting
cylinder - Solenoid operated DCV)
1(D). Design of pneumatic circuits with manually operated Pneumatic valves (Double acting
cylinder - Solenoid operated DCV)
2. Design of pneumatic circuits with logic sequence using electro pneumatic trainer kits
3. Design of pneumatic circuits with multiple cylinder Sequential operation (A+B+A-B-)
4. Simulation of basic hydraulic, pneumatic and electric circuits using automation studio
5. Design and simulation of an arithmetic circuit to convert degree Celsius to Fahrenheit
6. Real time data acquisition system for monitoring temperature circuits with lab VIEW
7. Design of pneumatic circuits with multiple cylinders sequencing operation using PLC
8. Servo controller interfacing for open loop
9. Servo controller interfacing for closed loop
10. PID controller interfacing
11(A). Stepper motor interfacing with 8051 micro controller for its Full step resolution
11(B). Stepper motor interfacing with 8051 micro controller for its Half step resolution
12(A). Measurement of strain, stress, LVDT, temperature using sensors / actuators
12(B). Measurement of strain, stress, LVDT, temperature using sensors / actuators
12(C). Measurement of strain, stress, LVDT, temperature using sensors / actuators
12(D). Measurement of strain, stress, LVDT, temperature using sensors / actuators
CONTENT BEYOND SYLLABUS
13.
14. Design and simulation of a pick and place robot using Automation Studio

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Figure: 01 (A)

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Manually Operated Pneumatic

Valves (Single Acting Cylinder)

DATE :

Aim:
To design a single acting cylinder pneumatic circuit using manually operated pneumatic
components.
Apparatus required:

Air Compressor
Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
Manifold
3/2 Push button directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Single acting cylinder

1
1
1
1
1
1

Procedure:
Connect the air compressor to the FRL unit.
The components are connected as shown in the figure using micro hoses.
The filtered air then passes through the manifold and reaches the directional control valve.
The air flow is controlled by a unidirectional flow control valve.
The push button on the DCV which controls the extension and retraction of the cylinder is
through spring return.
Result:

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Figure: 01 (B)

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Manually

Operated Pneumatic Valves (Double Acting Cylinder)

DATE :
Aim:

To design a double acting cylinder pneumatic circuit using manually operated pneumatic
components.
Apparatus required:

Air Compressor
Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
Manifold
3/2 Push button directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Double acting cylinder

1
1
1
1
2
1

Procedure:
Connect the air compressor to the FRL unit.
The components are connected as shown in the figure using micro hoses.
The filtered air then passes through the manifold and reaches the directional control valve.
The air flow is regulated via a unidirectional flow control valve.
The push button on the DCV controls the extension and retraction of the cylinder.

Result:

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Figure: 01 (C)

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Manually Operated Pneumatic

Valves (Single Acting Cylinder - Solenoid Operated DCV)

DATE :
Aim:

To design a single acting cylinder pneumatic circuit using manually operated pneumatic
components.
Apparatus required:

Air Compressor
Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
Manifold
3/2 Solenoid operated directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Single acting cylinder

1
1
1
1
1
1

Procedure

Connect the air compressor to the FRL unit.

The components are connected as shown in the figure using micro hoses.
The filtered air then passes through the manifold and reaches the directional control valve.
The air flow is regulated via a unidirectional flow control valve.
The solenoid on the DCV controls the extension and retraction of the cylinder.

Result:

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Figure: 01 (D)

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Manually Operated Pneumatic

Valves (Double Acting Cylinder - Solenoid Operated DCV)

Aim:
To design a double acting cylinder pneumatic circuit using manually operated pneumatic
components.
Apparatus required:

Air Compressor
Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
Manifold
5/2 Solenoid operated directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Double acting cylinder

1
1
1
1
2
1

Procedure:

The input from the compressor is given to the FRL unit to get desired pressure level.
Then it is connected to input of 5/2 solenoid operated DCV.
The output from the DCV is connected to two ends of the double acting cylinder through

unidirectional flow control valve.

When the solenoid is operated the cylinder gets extended and retracted.

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Figure: 02

Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Logic Sequence Using

Electro Pneumatic Trainer Kits

Aim:
To design a pneumatic circuit with logic sequence (AND/OR gate) using electro
pneumatic trainer kits.
Apparatus required:

Air Compressor

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Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)

Manifold
5/2 Solenoid operated directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Double acting cylinder

1
1
1
2
1

Procedure:
The input from the compressor is connected to the FRL unit.
Then it is connected to 5/2 solenoid operated DCV.
The power to the solenoid is given via a 24V supply.
The output of DCV is connected to double acting cylinder through unidirectional flow
control valve.
When the solenoid is operated the cylinder is extended and retracted.
Result:

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Figure: 03

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Multiple Cylinder

Sequential Operation (A+B+A-B-)

Aim:
To design a pneumatic circuit with multiple cylinder sequential operation.

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Apparatus required:

Air Compressor
Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
Manifold
5/2 Pilot operated directional control valve (DCV) 3/2 Roller Operated DCV(Limit Switch)
Double acting cylinder

2
-

1
1
1
4
2

Procedure:
Two cylinders A and B are connected to limit switches as per the diagram.
The limit switches (ao, a1and b0, b1) are connected to extended and retracted portion of the
cylinder A and B.
The DC valves and individual limit switch are connected with power from the FRL unit.
The output from the limit switches are piloted to the DC valves for the movement of
respective cylinders.
Output from a1 will extend the cylinder B (B+)
Output from b1 will extend the cylinder A (A-)
Output from a0 will extend the cylinder B (B-)
Output from b0 will extend the cylinder A (A+)
Result:

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Simulation of Basic Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric

Circuits Using Automation Studio

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Aim:
To design and simulate a double acting cylinder pneumatic circuit using automation
studio.
Apparatus required:
Automation studio 5.3
Procedure:
The components as shown in the figure are taken from the tool box of Automation Studio
software version 5.3
The components are dragged and dropped on to the drawing sheet in Automation Studio
software.
Connect the components using the connector tool.
Check for any connection errors or free ends in the circuit.
If there are no errors the drawing can be simulated using simulate button.
Result:

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Figure: 05

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Design and Simulation of an Arithmetic Circuit to Convert

Degree Celsius to Fahrenheit

DATE :

Design and Simulation of an Arithmetic Circuit to Convert Degree Celsius to

Fahrenheit
Aim:
To design and simulate an arithmetic circuit to convert degree Celsius to Fahrenheit using
Lab view.
Apparatus required:

Lab view 8.2

Procedure:
From the start menu select LabVIEW 8.2.
A new VI is opened from the file.
Two panel namely front panel and block diagram panel are opened.
Right click in front panel, block panel and create the circuit element.
Connection are made as per the formula [C = (F*1.8) +32]
Using continuously run, the circuit is simulated.
Result:

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Real Time Data Acquisition System for Monitoring

Temperature Circuits with Lab View

Aim:
To measure the real time temperature of room and display the data using Lab
view.
Apparatus required:

Lab view 8.2 (software)

Thermocouple
DAQ
Interfacing card
Computer system

Procedure:

From the start menu select LabVIEW 8.2.

A new VI is opened from the file.
Two panel namely front panel and block diagram panel are opened.
Right click in front panel, block panel and create the circuit element.
Go to measurement I/O NI DAQ MAC DAQ assistant, Select J type thermocouple
interface with output unit.
Connect the circuit elements and circuit is simulated using continuously run button.

Result:

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Figure: 07

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Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Multiple Cylinders Sequencing

Operation Using PLC

Aim:
To design the pneumatic circuit with multiple cylinder sequencing operation with, i) Time
delay, ii) AND logic, iii) OR logic, iv) Latch using PLC.
Apparatus required:

PLC kit Siemens S7200

Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit)
3/2 Directional control valve (DCV)
Unidirectional flow control valve
Single acting cylinder

-1
-1
-1
-1
-1

Procedure:

Connect the components as per the circuit diagram.

Connect the pneumatic power supply, solenoid valve and push button switch.
The programming of PLC is done using ladder logic in computer.
Place the necessary components in the workspace from the tool bar.
The program is compiled for error and downloaded to PLC.

Result:

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TABULATION
S.NO

MOTOR POSITION

FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)

1
2
3
4
5

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Servo Controller Interfacing For Open Loop

Aim:
To study about interfacing of servo-controller for open-loop system.
Apparatus required:

PEC 0.1
Motor setup
Patch chords
Multimeter

Procedure:

Connect the voltmeter or multimeter across P2 position and ground.

Put the SPDT switch in A/C port in order to view position motor.
Now, manually vary the motor position step by step.
For each step note down the voltmeter and position reading.

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S.NO

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OUTPUT
POSITION

ERROR%

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Servo Controller Interfacing For Closed Loop

Aim:
To study the DC servomotor position controller with position feedback loop (Closed-loop
system).
Apparatus required:

PEC 0.1
Motor setup
Patch chords
Multimeter

Procedure:
Connections are made as per the circuit.

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DC output is connected to the input of permanent magnet of DC motor.

Set the pulse release switch.
Set the motor at any position by varying the set knob.
Not the initial position by varying the knob, toggle SPDT switch, check if it is in upper
side mode.
Vary the P position (1) and J position (2) control knobs.
Now release the pulse release switch S2, set the SPDT switch in lower side.
Notice the output in digital display.
Tabulate the readings.

Result:

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Maximum range

= 1500 RPM

Set point

= 500 RPM

Kp

= 2.000

Km

= 0.01

Kd

= 0.01

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Multimeter readings
Output voltage

= 45%

Analog output

= 2.26 V

Analog input

= 1.78 V

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PID Controller Interfacing

Aim:
To maintain the speed of given motor at constant using PID controller.
Apparatus required:

PID controller.
Motor.

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Power cables.

Procedure:

The given electric motor whose speed to be controlled in connected to the circuit.
From motor speed sensor output, a loop connection is given between DC motor and

control unit.
A 230 V electric supply is given to PID controller and circuit.
By switching on power supply, circuit elements are energized.
The maximum range speed, proportional constant values are given as input.
The required motor speed is obtained.

Result:

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Program coding for full step resolution

4100

START

MOV DPTR, # 4500

MOV RO, #04

4105

ID

MOV A, @ DPTR
PUSH DPH
PUSH DPL
MOV DPTR, # FFC 6

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MOV R2, # 04
MOV R1, # 02
MOV R3, # 03
4113

DLV

DJNL R3, 4113

DJNL R1, 4111
DJNL R2, 4111
MOV X @ DPTR, A
DOP DPL
DOP DPH
JNL DPTR
JNC R0 4105
SJMP 4100

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Stepper Motor Interfacing With 8051 Micro Controller for Its

Full Step Resolution

Aim:

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To interface the given stepper motor with 8051 microcontroller for its full step resolution.
Apparatus required:

Stepper motor.
8051 MC program unit with display.

Procedure:

Connections are made as per circuit.

Program is typed and entered in microcontroller.
Program is verified and input in given.
Output of stepper motor is verified for its full step resolution.

Result:

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Program coding for half step resolution

4100

START

MOV DPTR, # 4500

MOV RO, #04

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4105

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MOV A, @ DPTR
PUSH DPH
PUSH DPL
MOV DPTR, # FFC 6
MOV R2, # 04
MOV R1, # 02
MOV R3, # 03

4113

DLV

DJNZ R3, 4113

DJNZ R1, 4111
DJNZ R2, 4111
MOV X @ DPTR, A
DOP DPL
DJNC R0 4105
SJMP 4100

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Half Step Resolution

DATE :

Aim:
To interface the given stepper motor with 8051 microcontroller for its half step resolution.
Apparatus required:

Stepper motor.
8051 MC program unit with display.

Procedure:

Connections are made as per circuit.

Program is typed and entered in microcontroller.
Program is verified and input in given.
Output of stepper motor is verified for its half step resolution.

Result:

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S.No

Load(Kg)

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

Theoretical
strain

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Strain (
Strain)

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Bridge
Voltage
(mv)

Signal
Conditioned
Output
Voltage (V)

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Measurement of Strain, Stress, LVDT, Temperature Using

Sensors / Actuators

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(A) STRAIN
Aim:
To measure strain using strain gauge mounted on a cantilever beam.
Apparatus required:

Strain gauge list.

Weight (100 grams * 10 Nos.)
Multimeter
Power chord

Formula used:
6PL
Theoretical strain =
Bt2E

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Where,

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= applied load in Kg

= 0.25 cm thickness on beam

= 2.8 cm breath of beam

= 21.58 cm, length of the beam

= 2E6 kg/cm2 (youngs modulus)

Procedure:
Install cantilever strain sensor and interface with kit.
Connect multimeter across T2 and T3 for bridge voltage measurement.
Switch the module.
Apply load to beam gradually and measure readout strain value as well as bridge voltage
reading across T2 and T3 terminals.
Also measure signal conditioned sensor output voltage across T5 and ground.
Tabulate values theoretical strain, bridge voltage, signal conditioned sensor, output
voltage, and actual strain.
Plot graph between
1. Theoretical strain vs bridge voltage.
2. Theoretical strain vs signal conditioned output voltage.

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S.No

Load(Kg)

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

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Theoretical
strain

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Actual
Actual Strain
2
Stress(kg/cm ) ( Strain)

Actual Stress
(kg/cm2)

Measurement of Strain, Stress, LVDT, Temperature Using

Sensors / Actuators

(B) STRESS
Aim:
To measure stress using strain gauge mounted on a cantilever beam.

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Apparatus required:

Strain gauge list.

Weight (100 grams * 10 Nos.)
Multimeter
Power chord

Formula used:
6PL
Theoretical strain =
Bt2 E
Where,

= applied load in Kg

= 0.25 cm thickness on beam

= 2.8 cm breath of beam

= 21.58 cm, length of the beam

= 2E6 kg/cm2 (youngs modulus)

Procedure:
Install cantilever strain sensor and interface with kit.
Connect multimeter across T2 and T3 for bridge voltage measurement.
Switch the module.
Apply load to beam gradually and measure readout strain value as well as bridge voltage
reading across T2 and T3 terminals.
Also measure signal conditioned sensor output voltage across T5 and ground.
Tabulate values theoretical strain, bridge voltage, signal conditioned sensor, output
voltage, and actual strain.
Plot graph between
3. Theoretical strain vs bridge voltage.
4. Theoretical strain vs signal conditioned output voltage.

Result:

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S.No

Micrometer
Dispalcement
1.0

0.5

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Core
Displacement

% Error

Secondary Output
Voltage (V)

0.0
-0.5
-1.0

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Sensors / Actuators

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(C) LVDT
Aim:
To study the characteristics of an LVDT position error with respect to secondary output
voltage.
Apparatus required:
LVDT (Linear variable differential transformer).
Multimeter.
Power chord.

Formula used:
core displacement micrometer displacement

% Error =

micrometer displacement
Procedure:
Install LVDT position sensor kit.
Connect multimeter across the terminals T4 and T7 for secondary output voltage.
Switch on the module.
Gradually increase micrometer displacement.
Note down reverse and forward core displacement from 0 to 10mm.
Note secondary voltage and plot the graph core displacement vs secondary voltage.
Result:

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S.No

Actual Temperature

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55

60

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Thermocouple
Output (mv)

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Measurement of Strain, Stress, LVDT, Temperature Using

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(D) THERMOCOUPLE
Aim:
To study the characteristics of thermocouple.
Apparatus required:

Thermocouple
Multimeter
Water bath
Power chord

Procedure:
Connect the two terminals of thermocouple across T1 and T2.
Insert the thermocouple in water bath.
Place the multimeter across T3 and T4.
Switch on the water bath and note the temperature in thermometer, voltage in multimeter.
Plot the graph voltage vs temperature.
Result:

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