DDD2063 Pneumatic &

Hydraulic
LEC 5
SIGNAL PROCESSING DEVICES IN
PILOT OPERATED PNEUMATICS

Syamsul Azrin Bin Kamaruddin

Department Of Mechanical Engineering.
Centers of Diploma Studies.
University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
syamsul@uthm.edu.my
 Signal Processing Devices
To meet the requirement of various conditions in
pneumatic applications, signal processing devices
are often used. The following gates or valves are
used, depending on the required conditions.
OR Gate Shuttle Valve Used to select one of the
two input signals
AND Gate- Two Pressure Valve- To combine two input
signals i.e to satisfy two conditions at the same time
NOT Gate- 3/2 way, normally open, pilot operated
Directional Control Valve- Used to negate the
function
 Shuttle Valve

An Input Signal [1] can be applied on either side of

the valve to obtain an out put signal at port 2. A
small aluminum or plastic ball or spool is used as the
shuttle which blocks the port opposite to the input
signal.
OR Combination Without
Shuttle Valve
Use of Shuttle Valve
Use of Shuttle Valve
Use of Shuttle Valve
 Two Pressure Valve

Input signal applied on any one side of the valve

will block the signal passage on the same side of
the port. If a second signal is applied on the
opposite side at the same time, it will be
communicated to the out put port.
 And Gate Combination
2
2
1 1 S1
1 3
2
1 1

2
2 2
2
S1 S2 S3
1 3
1 3
1 3
1 3 S2

1 3
S3
Use of Two Pressure Valve
Use of Two Pressure Valve
Use of Two Pressure Valve
 Not Gate
Not Gate is generally used
to invert the signal status i.
e to negate the signal. For
example a normally
closed timer or counter
can be converted to
normally open and vice 2
versa
10
It is essentially a normally
open 3/2 way, pilot
operated directional
control valve 1 3
Input signal is applied at
pilot port 10 and out put is
taken from port 2.
Grouping of Set and Reset
Signals
F=0

4 2
14 12

5 3
1

CONDITION 1 CONDITION 4

CONDITION 2 CONDITION 5

CONDITION 3
CONDITION 6
 Clamping Device
CLAMPING CYLINDER

F=0

100%
1

4 2
14 12

5 3
1
2
2
1 1
1 1
2
1 1

2 2 DRILL SENSOR
CLAMP P.B 2 CLAMP P.B.
2
2
1 3 1 3
1 3 UNCLAMP P.B.
1 3
1 3
WORK SENSOR
 Example 2: Distribution of
Balls
Billiards balls are distributed from
a gravity magazine via distributor
shafts by two packing stations for
individual packing. The signal for
the return stroke must be capable
of being given by the machine
operator by means of either a
manual push button or a foot-
operated valve. The advance stroke
of the piston is triggered by the
piston rod when the rearmost end
of position is reached.
The piston must execute a return
stroke only when balls are present
in the gravity magazine.
 Distribution of Balls
S1

F=0

100%

100%
4 2
14 12

5 3
1
2 2
S1 1 1

1 3

2
1 1
BALL SENSOR 2

2 2
1 3

HAND P.B. PEDAL P.B.

1 3 1 3
 Example 3 :Two Way Door Control
Opening and Closing of door of ware house has to be
controlled using a pneumatic cylinder under the
following conditions:
It should be possible to either open or close the door
using first push button [detent type] located out side
the ware house
It should be possible to either open or close the door
using a second detent type push button located inside
the ware house
Develop a suitable pneumatic control circuit using
pilot operated controls.
Two Way Door Control
CYLINDER CONTROLLING DOOR

F=0

4 2
14

5 3
1

2
1 1

2
2
1 1
1 1

4 2
4 2

P.B.OUT SIDE P.B. INSIDE

5 3
5 3 1
1
 Example 4: Sensing With Three
Sensors
Work piece in a stamping press is sensed by three
sensors for proper location. It is desirable that
stamping operation should takes place only when
any two of the three sensors sensing the work piece,
are activated. Assuming that the workpiece sensors
are roller lever type of limit switches, develop a
suitable pneumatic control . Return motion of press is
obtained due to the activation a limit switch located
at the extended position
 Logic of Signal Status

Signa Signa Signa Pilot Sign Sign Sign Pilot

la lb lc Signa al a al b al c Signa
l l
1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0

1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
Sensing with Three Sensors
F=0

4 2
14

5 3
1

(a+b)/(b+c)/(c+a)
2
1 1

a+b/ b+c 2
1 1

a+b 2 2 b+c c +a 2
a 1 1 b b 1 1 c c 1 1 a

2 2
2

Sensor b Sensor c
1 3 1 3
1 3
Sensor a
 Tutorials

The automatic door of a bus is operated by a

double acting cylinder. Both the opening
and closing of the door are performed with
a selector switch. The time duration for
which the door is kept open is decided by
the bus driver. The speed of closing and
opening the door is adjustable. Draw the
pneumatic circuit.