Electrohydraulics: Workbook Advanced Level
Electrohydraulics: Workbook Advanced Level
Electrohydraulics
Workbook Advanced Level
094471
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Preface
Festo Didactic’s Learning System for Automation and Communications
is designed to meet a number of different training and vocational re-
quirements. The Training Packages are structured accordingly:
Basic Packages provide fundamental knowledge which is not limited
to a specific technology.
Technology Packages deal with the important areas of open-loop and
closed-loop control technology.
Function Packages explain the basic functions of automation sys-
tems.
Application Packages provide basic and further training closely ori-
ented to everyday industrial practice.
Technology Packages deal with the technologies of pneumatics, elec-
tropneumatics, programmable logic controllers, automation with PCs,
hydraulics, electrohydraulics, proportional hydraulics and application
technology (handling).
U = 230V~
Profile plate
p = 6 MPa
Storage tray
Information on the
Technology Package “Electrohydraulics” TP602
Contents
Section A Course Exercises and worksheets
Section B Fundamentals Refer to textbook
Section C Solutions Function diagram, circuit diagrams,
solution description and components lists
Section D Appendix Storage tray, mounting systems,
coupling system and data sheets
Table of contents
Introduction 9
Safety recommendations 11
Notes on procedure 12
Technical notes 13
Training contents 19
Training aims / exercise table (Table 1) 20
Equipment set for Basic Level TP 601 21
Equipment set forAdvanced Level TP602 24
List of additional components TP600 27
Component/exercise table (Table 2) 28
Methodological structure of exercises 29
Section A – Course
Exercise 1: Shut-off valve
Rapid-traverse feed circuit, latching A-3
Exercise 2: Clamping unit
Accumulator circuit, pressureless bypass A-5
Exercise 3: Milling machine
Displacement/step control,
standing sequencer with branch A-7
Exercise 4: Veneering press
Accumulator circuit,
sequence control with EMERGENCY STOP A-9
Exercise 5: Bending press
Flow dividing valve, pilot control A-11
Exercise 6: Broaching machine
Differential cylinder,
sequence control with EMERGENCY STOP
and INCHING mode A-13
Exercise 7: Continuous-flow drying oven
Sequence control with timer relay,
motorised return in INCHING mode A-15
Section B – Fundamentals
Section C – Solutions
Solution 1: Shut-off valve C-3
Solution 2: Clamping unit C-11
Solution 3: Milling machine C-17
Solution 4: Veneering press C-25
Solution 5: Bending press C-31
Solution 6: Broaching machine C-35
Solution 7: Continuous-flow drying oven C-41
Solution 8: Polishing machine C-47
Solution 9: Plastic injection moulding machine C-57
Solution 10: Embossing press C-65
Section D – Appendix
Storage tray D-2
Mounting systems D-3
Sub-base D-5
Coupling system D-6
Data sheets ...
Introduction
This workbook forms part of Festo Didactic’s Learning System for
Automation and Communications. The Training Package TP600 is de-
signed to provide an introduction to the fundamentals of electrohydraulic
control technology. This package comprises a basic level and an ad-
vanced level. The basic level package TP601 teaches basic knowledge
of electrohydraulic control technology. The two equipment sets TP601
and TP602 for the advanced level provide the student with the key
qualification “Technical competence”.
The Training Package TP602 deals with advanced training aims. These
help develop both technical and methodological competence in electro-
hydraulics:
Physical interrelationships in electrical engineering and hydraulics.
Drafting, assembly and understanding of electrohydraulic circuits.
Comparison of the use of various valves and other components.
Development of alternative solutions.
This workbook has been developed for use in the “Dual system” of vo-
cational training. It is, however, equally suitable for use in providing a
practical introduction to electrohydraulics for students at universities and
technical colleges. The modular design of the hardware allows theoreti-
cal questions to be dealt with experimentally in a simple and efficient
form.
The theoretical background to facilitate understanding of this workbook
is provided in the textbook
Learning System for Automation and Communications
Electrohydraulics Basic Level
Festo Didactic offers the following further training materials for hydrau-
lics:
Sets of OHP transparencies and electronic transparencies for PCs
Linear videos and interactive videos (video discs)
Autosketch CAD software and hydraulic symbol library
Hydraulics simulation program for planning, simulation and visualisa-
tion
Sets of magnetic symbols and symbols for OHPs, hydraulic slide cal-
culator
Transparent models for OHPs + special hydraulic power pack
Equipment sets: BIBB, hand-lever hydraulics, proportional hydraulics,
closed-loop hydraulics, measurement kit in case
Safety recommendations
Observe the following in the interests of your own safety:
Caution!
Cylinders may advance unexpectedly when the hydraulic power pack
is switched on.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible hydraulic operating pres-
sure (see data sheets).
Do not operate electrical limit switches directly by hand when carrying
out fault-finding. Use a tool for this.
Use only an extra-low voltage of 24 V to operate the components.
Observe all general safety instructions.
Notes on procedure
Always work in the following sequence when assembling or dismantling
an electrohydraulic circuit.
Assembly
6. Switch on the electrical power supply first and then the hydraulic
power pack.
Dismantling
9. Switch off the hydraulic power pack first and then the electrical power
supply.
Technical notes
Mechanical
Mounting the components on the profile plate
The profile plate for the assembly of components is equipped for
mounting variants A to D:
Variant A, Detent system
Light, non load-bearing components (e.g. directional control valves).
Simply clip the components into the groove of the profile plate. The
components can be released by pressing the blue lever.
Variant B, Rotational system
Medium-weight, load-bearing components (e.g. actuators). These com-
ponents are clamped onto the profile plate by means of T-head bolts.
The components are clamped or released by means of the blue triple
grip nut.
Variant C, Screw-in system
For heavy, load-bearing components, i.e. components which are rarely
removed from the profile plate (such as start-up valves with filter regu-
lator). The components are secured by means of cheese head screws
and T-head nuts.
Variant D, Plug-in system
Light, non load-bearing components with locating pins (e.g. signalling
device). These components are secured by means of plug-in adapters.
Hydraulic
The hydraulic power pack incorporates an adjustable pressure relief
valve. In the interests of safety, the pressure is limited to approx.
6 MPa (60 bar). Every time a control circuit is assembled on the pro-
file plate, a second pressure relief valve is used. We recommend that
this should be set to a maximum pressure of 5 MPa (50 bar).
All valves, cylinders and hose lines are fitted with quick-connection
couplings which ensure minimum leakage. The maximum pressure
for all components in the training package is 120 bar (12 MPa).
Thanks to their design, the couplings reduce leakage during connec-
tion and disconnection to a minimum.
Fig. 2:
Pressure intensification
Fig. 3:
Detailed and
Simplified representation in
circuit diagrams
Throttle Hose Shut-off valve
4/2-way single
solenoid valve
4/3-way double
solenoid valve,
closed in
mid-position
Since hydraulic valves are very expensive, only a small number and
therefore limited types are available for use in the equipment set.
The 4/2-way valve can be used to produce four further basic functions.
2/2-way valve,
normally closed
2/2-way valve,
normally open
3/2-way valve,
normally closed
3/2-way valve,
normally open
Ports on the directional control valve which are not required are sealed
via self-closing coupling nipples. It is not necessary to seal these ports
by means of plugs.
No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y2.
No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y2.
or
No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y1.
Electrical
Power supply:
230 V AC, 50 Hz
The hydraulic power pack is protected by a 10 A fuse.
The short-circuit-proof electrical power supply has a 3 A fuse.
The output voltage of this power supply is 24 V DC.
The output current is limited to a maximum of 5 A.
Wiring:
Universal cable set: 65 red and 37 blue laboratory cables in 5 lengths.
All electrohydraulic components are equipped with 4 mm sockets. The
electrical connections for these components are made using the labo-
ratory cables with 4 mm jack plugs.
Function wiring:
All electrohydraulic componets are also equipped with sockets to allow
the wiring of functions. This considerably reduces the assembly time
required and the risk of incorrect connections.
Training contents
Basic physical principles of electric engineering and hydraulics. Basic Level
(TP601)
Function and use of electrical and electrohydraulic components such
as switches, pushbuttons and solenoid valves.
Naming and reading of electrical and hydraulic symbols.
Development and reading of standard circuit diagrams.
Representation of control exercises as function diagrams.
Drafting, assembly and commissioning of basic circuits.
Direct and indirect activation of cylinders.
Activation of a hydraulic motor.
MANUAL and AUTOMATIC modes.
Position and pressure-dependent control circuits.
Interlock circuit.
Rapid-traverse circuit.
Fault-finding with simple electrohydraulic control circuits.
Function and use of electronic sensors, hydraulic motors and hydrau- Advanced Level
lic accumulators. (TP602)
Complex sequence controls.
Combination position and pressure-dependent control circuits.
Electrical control circuit with several actuators.
Sequence controls with MANUAL/AUTOMATIC, EMERGENCY
STOP and SETTING modes.
Circuit with hydraulic accumulator.
Position- and time-dependent control circuits.
Systematic fault-finding in electrohydraulic control circuits.
Development of sequence controls from a function diagram.
Controls with timer relays with switch-on and switch-off delays.
Counter controls with preselect counters.
* These components can be mounted in the overhead mounting frame or, by using the
adapter set (Order No. 35651), on the profile plate.
*) These components can be mounted in the overhead mounting frame or, by using the
adapter set (Order No. 35651), on the profile plate.
Cylinder, 16/10/200
Electrohydraulics TP600
Additional
TP601 TP602 components
Relay, 3-fold 3 2 3 3 1 3 3 4 4 3
Signal input unit, electrical 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
Timer relay, 2-off 1 1 1
Preselect counter, electrical, incremental 1
Indicator and distributor unit, electrical 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pressure switch 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pressure gauge 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 4 2
One-way flow control valve 1 1 1 1 1 2
Non-return valve, 1 bar 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
Non-return valve, 5 bar 1 1 1 1 1 1
Pressure relief valve,
pressure sequence valve 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 4
Cylinder, 16/10/200 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2
Hydraulic motor, 8 l/min 1 1 1
Diaphragm accumulator with safety block 1 1 1
EMERGENCY STOP, electrical 1 1 1 1 1 1
Proximity sensor, inductive 1 1 1 1
Proximity sensor, capacitive 1 1 1 1
Proximity sensor, optical 2 1
Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left 2 1 1 2 2 2
Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right 2 1 1 2 2 2
Flow dividing valve 1
Section A – Course
Exercise 1: Shut-off valve
Rapid-traverse feed circuit, latching A-3
Exercise 2: Clamping unit
Accumulator circuit, pressureless bypass A-5
Exercise 3: Milling machine
Displacement/step control,
existing sequencer with branch A-7
Exercise 4: Veneering press
Accumulator circuit,
sequence control with EMERGENCY STOP A-9
Exercise 5: Bending press
Flow dividing valve, pilot control A-11
Exercise 6: Broaching machine
Differential cylinder,
sequence control with EMERGENCY STOP
and INCHING mode A-13
Exercise 7: Continuous-flow drying oven
Sequence control with timer relay,
motorised return in INCHING mode A-15
Exercise 8: Polishing machine
Hydraulic differential circuit,
preselect counter A-17
Exercise 9: Plastic injection moulding machine
Pressure sequence control,
single and continuous-cycle operation A-19
Exercise 10: Embossing press
Accumulator as power supply after
EMERGENCY STOP, two-hand start circuit A-21
Electrohydraulics Subject
Drafting and assembly of the electrical and hydraulic circuit Training aims
diagrams for a rapid-traverse feed circuit.
Familiarisation with a latching circuit for sensors.
Parameters
The circuit must be switched to pump bypass in both end positions. A
visual indication of each end position must be provided.
A pressure gauge must be fitted in each case upstream of the final con-
trol element and on the piston side of the cylinder.
Fig. 1/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Exercise A workpiece must be held in a clamping unit for a lengthy period to allow
machining to be carried out. In order to enable the hydraulic pump to be
switched to pressureless bypass, an accumulator is to be used to com-
pensate for pressure losses.
Fig. 2/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Development of electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams for a dis- Training aims
placement/step control with a cylinder which executes an oscillating
motion.
Use of an existing sequencer with branching.
Fig. 3/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Drafting and assembly of the electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams Training aims
for a sequence control with an EMERGENCY STOP parameter.
Use of a hydraulic accumulator.
Fig. 4/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Describing the design and possible uses of a flow dividing valve. Training aims
Drafting and assembly of the electrical and hydraulic circuit diagrams
incorporating a flow dividing valve and with electrical activation in the
form of a pilot control.
Fig. 5/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Fig. 6/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Fig. 7/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Exercise A polishing spindle is used to polish covers. The covers are inserted and
clamped by hand. When the START pushbutton is pressed, the hydrau-
lic motor starts and the lowering cylinder 1A brings the polishing spindle
into its working position. The feed cylinder 3A then executes 15 double
strokes between two sensors. The 15 strokes are recorded by a prese-
lect counter. Once the 15 strokes have been completed, the piston rod
of the feed cylinder “3A” returns to its retracted end position. The motor
is now switched off and the polishing spindle is raised again. The feed
cylinder is activated via a differential circuit.
Fig. 8/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Fig. 9/1:
Positional sketch
Electrohydraulics Subject
Exercise Workpieces are inserted into an embossing press by hand. When the
hydraulic power pack is switched on, an accumulator must first be filled
at high pressure. When this filling pressure has been reached, a two-
hand start device is used to close the machine guard at a lower pres-
sure. Once the guard is closed, a switchover is made back to the higher
pressure and the embossing operation is initiated.
In cases of emergency or failure of the hydraulic power pack, it must be
possible when the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed, to open the
guard and the embossing cylinder with the aid of the accumulator. Fur-
thermore, a visual indicator must be provided to show that the
EMERGENCY STOP button has been pressed.
Fig. 10/1:
Positional sketch
Part B – Fundamentals
The theoretical fundamentals for the “Electrohydraulics” training packa-
ge are summarised in the textbook:
Elektrohydraulics
Basic Level
Section C – Solutions
Solution 1: Shut-off valve C-3
Solution 2: Clamping unit C-11
Solution 3: Milling machine C-17
Solution 4: Veneering press C-25
Solution 5: Bending press C-31
Solution 6: Broaching machine C-35
Solution 7: Continuous-flow drying oven C-41
Solution 8: Polishing machine C-47
Solution 9: Plastic injection moulding machine C-57
Solution 10: Embossing press C-65
Shut-off valve
Fig. 1/2:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 1/3:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
Fig. 1/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Solution description Switch on the electrical power supply unit and then the hydraulic power
pack. All directional control valves are without power at this stage. The
pump delivery is discharged at virtually zero pressure to the tank via the
4/2-way valve 0V2. When the START pushbutton is pressed, relay K1 is
activated and latches. The contacts of the relay K1 energise the sole-
noid coil 1Y1 of the 4/3-way valve 1V1, and the coils 0Y of the 4/2-way
valve 0V2, and the 4/2-way valve 1V2, causing these valves to reverse.
0V2 shuts off the discharge to the tank, with the result that the pump
delivery flows to the piston chamber of the cylinder via the 4/3-way valve
and the 4/2-way valve 1V2 (a slight quantity of fluid also flows via the
flow control valve 1V3). The piston of the cylinder advances at high
speed to the sensor B 1B2.
Once the piston reaches the sensor 1B2, the relay K5 is activated. The
contact of K5 in current path 6 activates the relay K3, causing the con-
tact of K3 in current path 7 to close and the contact of K3 in current path
3 to open. The effect of the contact in current path 20 is to deactivate
the 4/2-way valve 1V2.
The piston rod now advances further at a slow speed. Once the piston
rod has passed the sensor 1B2, the relay K5 is deenergised and the
contact of K5 in current path 6 opens again. The relay K3 must, how-
ever, not be deenergised at this stage to ensure that the piston rod can
continue to advance at slow speed. This is why the contact current K3 in
current path 7 is essential to maintain the voltage. This type of circuit,
implemented in current paths 6 and 7, produces a latching circuit for the
sensor 1B2.
When the piston rod reaches the sensor 1B3, the latching of K1 is can-
celled. The 4/2-way valve returns to its initial position and the 4/2-way
valve 0V2, switches back to pressureless bypass.The return stroke of
the cylinder is initiated by pressing the pushbutton S2.
Area of application:
Inductive sensors: For detection of metallic objects
Capacitive sensors: Metals, non-metals and liquids
Optical sensors: All media with reflective surfaces
Fig. 1/5:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
Fig. 1/6:
Practical assembly
electrical (1)
Fig. 1/7:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 Proximity sensor, inductive
1 Proximity sensor, capacitive
1 Proximity sensor, optical
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Clamping unit
Fig. 2/2:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 2/3:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
S1 = Pushbutton "Clamp"
S2 = Pushbutton "Release"
1B1 = Proximity sensor, inductive
1B2 = Proximity sensor, capacitive
1S = Pressure switch
Fig. 2/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Solution description Switch on the electrical power supply unit and then the hydraulic power
pack. The pump delivery is discharged at virtually zero pressure to the
tank via the 4/2-way valve 0Y1.
When the pushbutton S1 "Clamp” is pressed, the 4/2-way valve 0V1, the
4/3-way valve 1V1 and the 4/2-way valve 1V2 are reversed.
The pump delivery now flows to the accumulator 1Z2 and the double-
acting cylinder 1A, whose piston rod advances and clamps the work-
piece. When a pressure of 40 bar has built up and the sensor 1B2 has
been reached, the 4/3-way valve and the 4/2-way valve 0V1 return to
their initial positions, with the result that the pump delivery is once again
discharged to the tank at zero pressure.
The clamping pressure is now maintained by the accumulator. The sen-
sor 1B2 is used to monitor the position of the piston rod, i.e. a switch-
over is made to pressureless bypass only when 1B2 is reached and the
clamping pressure of 40 bar has built up.
When the pushbutton S2 is pressed, the 4/3-way valve 1V1, the 4/2-way
valve 0V1 and the 4/2-way valve 1V2 are reversed, i.e. the 4/2-way
valve 1V2 isolates the accumulator from the hydraulic circuit during the
return stroke of the cylinder. This causes the piston rod of the cylinder to
return to its retracted end position, where it activates the sensor 1B1.
This energises K3. A contact of K3 cancels the latching in current paths
3 and 4, as a result of which the 4/3-way valve 1V1 reverses into its
closed mid-position while the 4/2-way valve 0V1 returns to its initial po-
sition.
This once again produces a virtually pressureless pump bypass. A fur-
ther contact of K3 in current path 1 is closed again to fulfil the condition
for a restart.
Fig. 2/5:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
2 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 Proximity sensor, inductive
1 Proximity sensor, capacitive
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Milling machine
START button
Clamping cylinder
Feed cylinder
Feed indicator
Fig. 3/3:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 3/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
S = START pushbutton
1S3, 2S1, 2S2 = Limit switches
1S1 = Pressure switch
H1 = Visual indicator "Milling motor on”
st
H2 = Visual indicator "1 feed motion
Fig. 3/5:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
When the START pushbutton S is pressed, the piston rod of the clamp- Solution description
ing cylinder 1A advances. When this reaches the limit switch 1S3 and
the pressure set on the pressure switch 1S1 has built up, the 4/2-way
valve 2V1 reverses and the piston rod of the feed cylinder advances at
the feed speed set on the flow control valve 2V3.
At the same time, the indicator lamp H1 lights to show that the milling
motor has been switched on.
When the piston rod reaches the limit switch 2S2, it returns to its re-
tracted end position.
When it reaches the limit switch 2S1, the completion of the feed motion
is indicated by H2 and the feed is restarted.
When the limit switch 2S2 is reached, the 4/2-way valve 2V1 reverses
and the piston rod of the feed cylinder returns to its retracted end posi-
tion, where it activates the limit switch 2S1 a second time. This marks
the end of a complete milling operation with 2 passes over the work-
piece. 2S1 now activates the relay K6. The relay K7 is latched via the
contact of K6 in current path 11.
The contacts of K7 release all latchings which are still operative and
cause the 4/3-way valve to reverse, thus in turn causing the clamping
cylinder 1A to return to its retracted end position, at which it activates
the limit switch 1S2, cancelling the latching circuit of K7 and at the same
time closing the normally-open contact of the relay in current path 1 to
fulfil the condition for the start of a new work operation.
Fig. 3/6:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
1S2, 1S3,
2S1, 2S2 = Limit switches
1S1 = Pressure switch
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
2 Limit switch, elektrisch, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Veneering press
Fig. 4/2:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 4/3:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
Fig. 4/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Solution description Switch on the electrical power supply unit and then the hydraulic power
pack. The pump delivery is discharged at virtually zero pressure to the
tank via the 4/2-way valve 0V1. When the "Start” pushbutton "Close
press” S1 is pressed, the 4/3-way valve 1V1, the 4/2-way valve 1V2 and
the 4/2-way valve 0V1 are reversed.
As a result, the piston rod advances to the sensor 1B, which deactivates
the 4/2-way valve 1V2. The piston rod now advances at the lower speed
set on the one-way flow control valve 1V3 until it reaches the limit switch
1S3. Once 1S3 has been reached and the pressure set on the pressure
switch 1S1 has built up, the 4/2-way valve 0V1 switches to pressureless
tank bypass. Pressure is now maintained by the accumulator.
If the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed during the advance or re-
turn stroke of the piston rod, the piston rod travels immediately at high
speed back to its initial position. When the "Start” pushbutton "Open
press” S2 is pressed, the piston rod similarly retracts at high speed.
Fig. 4/5:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
1 Proximity sensor, capacitive
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Bending press
Fig. 5/2:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 5/3:
Circuit diagram, electrical
Fig. 5/4:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
Solution description For safety reasons, the pushbuttons S1 “Close press” and S2 “Open
press” are interlocked mechanically and via relay contacts.
The mechanical interlock ensures that, if the two pushbuttons S1 and
S2 are pressed simultaneously, no current can flow, due to the fact that
the normally-closed contacts always open before the normally-open
contacts close. This means that no motion results if the two pushbuttons
are pressed at the same time.
If the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed, the entire control system
is deenergised, with the result that the 4/3-way valve assumes its mid-
position and no further motion takes place.
After the EMERGENCY STOP button has been unlocked, the press can
again be operated in the desired direction.
If dissimilar types of non-return valves are used for 1V2 and 1V4, the
cylinders will retract one after the other.
1 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
1 Cable set with safety plugs
Broaching machine
Fig. 6/2:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 6/3:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
Fig. 6/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Solution description After the circuit has been assembled, the cylinder must first be ad-
vanced in INCHING mode. When the magazine has been filled (not rep-
resented in the exercise), the working motion can be started by pressing
the START pushbutton S1. The piston rod will now retract at the speed
preset on the flow control valve. If the pressure preset on the pressure
switch 1S1 is reached or exceeded before the limit switch 1S2 is
reached, the return stroke will be stopped. The working operation is
completed when the limit switch 1S2 is reached.
If the selector switch S4 is pressed, it is then possible to move the cylin-
der forwards or backwards only in INCHING mode. The EMERGENCY
STOP button can be used to switch the installation off. After the
EMERGENCY STOP button has been unlocked after use, the piston rod
must first be advanced in INCHING mode until the limit switch 1S3 is
reached.
If only one cylinder without a brake is available, a one-way flow control
valve can be fitted in the line from port B of the 4/3-way valve.
Fig. 6/5:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
1 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
START button
Motor right
left
Time relay
Cylinder
Fig. 7/3:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 7/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
S = Start pushbutton
2B1 = Proximity sensor, capacitive
2B2 = Proximity sensor, inductive
B1 = Sensor to detect presence of workpieces
Fig. 7/5:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Fig. 7/6:
Practical assembly
hydraulic
Switch on the electrical power supply and the hydraulic power pack. To Solution description
simulate the detection of the presence of workpieces, cover the optical
sensor with your hand while simultaneously pressing the START push-
button.
The optical sensor B1 should be mounted on the profile plate so that it
does not get in the way of the cylinder stroke.
The motor begins to turn, and simultaneously the time set on the timer
relay with switch-on delay K2 begins to run.
At the end of this time, the contact assembly of the timer relay K2 is
actuated. The normally-open contact of K2 in current path 4 activates
the relay K3. The normally-closed contact of K3 in current path 1
switches the motor off and the normally-open contact in current path 17
reverses the 4/2-way valve. This causes the piston rod of the cylinder to
advance to the proximity sensor 2B2, which activates the relay K5. This
in turn cancels the latching of K3 and causes the piston rod to return to
its retracted end position, where it reaches 2B1. The actuation of 2B1 is
the start condition for a further working cycle.
If the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed, the control circuit is
deenergised and the conveyor motor can run in the reverse direction
only in INCHING mode.
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Time relay, 2-fold
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
1 Proximity sensor, inductive
1 Proximity sensor, capacitive
1 Proximity sensor, optical
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Polishing machine
Motor
Cylinder
Counter coil
Coun-
ter
Reset coil
pre-
select
Working
contact
Feed cylinder
Fig. 8/3:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 8/5:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
S = START pushbutton
1S2, 3S1, 3S2 = Limit switches
P1 = Preselect counter
Fig. 8/6:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
3B = Proximity sensor
1S1 = Limit switch
When the START pushbutton S is pressed, the 4/3-way double solenoid Solution description
valve is reversed and, at the same time, the hydraulic motor is switched
on. The piston rod of cylinder 1A now travels to the limit switch 1S2. 1S2
activates the relay K3 and latches. The normally-closed contact of K3 in
current path 14 opens, with the result that no signal can be produced as
the piston rod travels over the proximity sensor 3B. The normally-open
contact of K3 energises the solenoid coil 3Y, with the result that the
piston rod of cylinder 3A travels to the limit switch 3S2. 3S2 energises
the relay K4. The normally-open contact of K4 in current path 17 ener-
gises the relay K10, while the normally-closed contact of K10 in current
path 4 cancels the latching of K3. The contacts of K3 are released.
The effect of this is that:
1. The solenoid coil 3Y is deenergised and the piston rod travels back to
the proximity sensor 3B.
2. The normally-closed contact of K3 in current path 14 closes again.
When the piston rod of cylinder 3A reaches the proximity sensor 3B, the
relay K8 is energised. This latches and energises the solenoid coil of the
4/2-way valve 3V. This causes the piston of cylinder 3A to advance up to
3S2. 3S2 once again cancels the latching of K8 and the piston travels
back again to 3B.
The limit switch 3S2 also acts as a counter contact. The piston rod thus
runs between 3S2 and 3B until the number of cycles set on the prese-
lect counter has been reached.
The contact assembly of the preselect counter then reverses and acts
via K6 to interrupt current path 14, i.e. when the piston rod of cylinder 3A
travels over the proximity sensor 3B, this is no longer able to energise
the relay K8 in current path 14. The switching cam of cylinder 3A now
travels to the limit switch 3S1.
The counter is reset and the relay K5 energised. The normally-closed
contact of K5 in current path 2 cancels the latching of K2. The contacts
are released and the hydraulic motor stops. The normally-open contact
of K5 reverses the 4/3-way double solenoid valve, causing the piston of
cylinder 1A to travel towards its retracted end position until it reaches
1S1. 1S1 energises K9. The contacts of K9 cancel any remaining latch-
ings in current paths 10 and 17, and the normally-open contact in cur-
rent path 1 closes again to fulfil the condition for the start of a new
working cycle.
If only 3 relay modules are available, the proximity sensor 3B - K7
should be connected directly into current path 14.
Fig. 8/6:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
Fig. 8/7:
Practical assembly,
electrical (1)
Fig. 8/8:
Practical assembly,
electrical (2)
3B = Proximity sensor
1S1 = Limit switch
4 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 Preselect counter, electrical, incremental
1 Proximity sensor, inductive
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
START button
Motor
Cylinder
Cylinder
Fig. 9/3:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 9/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
Fig. 9/5:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Motor
When the START button S1 is pressed, the hydraulic motor is switched Solution description
on and power is supplied to the timer relay with switch-on delay K4. At
the end of the preset time t = 5 s, the hydraulic motor is switched off and
the 4/3-way valve 2V1 is reversed. The piston rod of cylinder 2A now
advances up to the limit switch 2S3 at the speed preset on the one-way
flow control valve and the maximum achievable pressure as set on the
pressure relief valve 2V3. The effect of the limit switch 2S3 is that the
4/3-way valve with relieved mid-position 2V5 reverses, allowing the
pressure preset on the pressure sequence valve 2V2 to become opera-
tive.
When the pressure preset on the pressure switch 2S1 is reached, this
causes the piston rod of cylinder 2A to return to its retracted end posi-
tion.
Here, it actuates the limit switch 2S2, which acts via the contacts of the
relay K8 to reverse the 4/2-way valve 3V2; the piston rod of cylinder 3A
advances until it reaches the limit switch 3S2. 3S2 acts via the relay K9
to reverse the 4/2-way valve, with the result that the piston rod of cylin-
der 3A returns to its retracted end position. With the switch S3 set to
“Continuous cycle”, the installation continues to run until pushbutton S4
is pressed.
Fig. 9/6:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
4 Relay, 3-fold
2 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Timer relay, 2-fold
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V
Embossing press
Hydraulic pump ON
Protective guard
Embossing cylinder
Fig. 10/3:
Circuit diagram, hydraulic
Fig. 10/4:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (1)
Fig. 10/5:
Circuit diagram,
electrical (2)
Once the electrical and hydraulic circuits have been assembled and Solution description
checked, switch on the electrical power supply and the hydraulic power
pack. The pump delivery will now fill the diaphragm accumulator. Only
when the accumulator has been filled sufficiently to reach or exceed the
pressure preset on the pressure switch 0S is it possible to start the em-
bossing operation by pressing the pushbuttons S1 and S2 simultane-
ously. The two pushbuttons must be pressed within the time set on K1.
If one pushbutton is jammed, it is not possible to generate a START
signal.
Provided that the start conditions are fulfilled, the contacts of the relay
K2 in current paths 15 and 20 are actuated and the piston rod of cylin-
der 1A advances under the pressure preset on the pressure relief valve
until the limit switch 1S2 is reached.
The piston rod of cylinder 2A now executes its working stroke. When
limit switch 2S1 is reached after the return stroke of cylinder 2A, the
piston rod of cylinder 1A returns to its retracted end position.
If, during the working cycle, the hydraulic power pack is switched off and
the EMERGENCY STOP button is then pressed, the hydraulically-
piloted non-return valve opens to allow the volume of hydraulic fluid
trapped under pressure to flow through the valves, which are also actu-
ated, into the relevant cylinders and drive these back into their retracted
end positions.
Fig. 10/6:
Practical assembly,
hydraulic
3 Relay, 3-fold
1 Signal input unit, electrical
1 Timer relay, 2-fold
1 Indicator and distributor unit, electrical
1 EMERGENCY STOP, electrical
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left
2 Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right
1 Cable set with safety plugs
1 Power supply unit, 24 V