Electrohydraulics

Advanced Level

Workbook TP 602

Festo Didactic
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Order No.: 094471

Description: TEACHW. E-HYDR.
Designation: D.S602-C-SIBU-GB
Edition: 07/2003
Layout: 10.09.2003, OCKER Ingenieurbüro
Grafik: OCKER Ingenieurbüro
Authors: D. Merkle, H. Werner, A. Zimmermann

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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).

Mounting frame Fig. 1:

Example of Hydrau-
lics 2000 –
Mobile laboratory trolley
Festo Didactic
Learning by doing
Return on Qualifikation

U = 230V~
Profile plate

p = 6 MPa

Storage tray

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The modular structure of the Learning System permits applications to be

assembled which go beyond the scope of the individual packages. It is
possible, for example, to use PLCs to control pneumatic, hydraulic and
electrical actuators.
All training packages have an identical structure:
„ Hardware
„ Courseware
„ Software
„ Courses

The hardware consists of industrial components and installations,

adapted for didactic purposes.
The courseware is matched methodologically and didactically to the
training hardware. The courseware comprises:
„ Textbooks (with exercises and example)
„ Workbooks (with practical exercises, explanatory notes, solutions and
data sheets)
„ OHP transparencies and videos (to bring teaching to life)
Teaching and training media are available in several languages. They
have been designed for use in classroom teaching but can also be used
for self-study purposes.
In the software field, CAD programs, computer-based training programs
and programming software for programmable logic controllers are avail-
able.
Festo Didactic’s range of products for basic and further training is com-
pleted by a comprehensive selection of course matched to the contents
of the Technology Packages.

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Information on the
Technology Package “Electrohydraulics” TP602

New features of Hydraulics 2000

„ Authentic industrial components, nominal size 4 mm, on the profile
plate
„ Development of key qualifications:
Technical competence, methodological competence, social compe-
tence and personal competence
„ Practice in teamwork, cooperation, study technique, independence
and organisational ability

Objective – Competence in action

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

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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

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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

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 ...

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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 hydraulic components have been designed to provide the following:

„ Easy handling
„ Secure mounting
„ Environmentally-friendly coupling system
„ Compact component dimensions
„ Authentic measuring methods

We recommend the following for the practical execution of the exer-

cises:
„ A Festo Didactic profile plate or laboratory trolley
„ TP601 and TP602 equipment sets
„ A hydraulic power pack
„ A number of hydraulic hose lines
„ An electrical power supply unit
„ A set of electrical cables

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.

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The following technical equipment is required for safe operation of the

components:
„ A hydraulic power pack providing an operating pressure between
5 and 60 bar (0.5 to 6 MPa) and a flow rate of 2 l/min.
„ An electrical power supply for the hydraulic power pack of 230 V AC,
50 Hz, with a 10 A fuse.
„ A short-circuit-proof electrical power supply for the electrical compo-
nents with an output of 24 V DC and a 3 A fuse.
„ A Festo Didactic profile plate for mounting the components.
The profile plate (1100 x 700 mm) has 14 parallel T-grooves equally
spaced and 50 mm apart.

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

Please see our special brochures for a detailed description of further

training materials.

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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.

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Notes on procedure
Always work in the following sequence when assembling or dismantling
an electrohydraulic circuit.

Assembly

1. The hydraulic power pack and electrical power supply must be

switched off during the assembly of the circuit.

2. All components must be securely fitted to the profile plate or mount-

ing frame.

3. Connect up the hydraulic hose lines.

All valves, cylinders and hose lines are fitted with quick-connection
couplings. Do not exceed the maximum permissible pressure of
12 MPa (120 bar). The maximum operating pressure is 6 MPa
(60 bar).

4. Connect up the electrical cables.

Connect test leads to the component sockets by means of 4 mm jack
plugs.

5. Before commissioning a hydraulic control circuit, check that all return

lines are connected and that all connectors are securely fitted.

6. Switch on the electrical power supply first and then the hydraulic
power pack.

7. Commission the control circuit

– Press the START pushbutton
– Adjust components as necessary
– Compare what you have assembled with the description in the book

Dismantling

8. Before dismantling the circuit, ensure that pressure in hydraulic com-

ponents has been released:

Couplings must be disconnected only under zero pressure!

9. Switch off the hydraulic power pack first and then the electrical power
supply.

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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.

„ Mounting components in the overhead mounting frame

Introduce the rear of components with black plastic housings and four
locating pins into the mounting frame positioned over the profile plate.
The two spacers at top and bottom will snap into place.
To remove the component, press the spacers inwards and lift out the
component.

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).

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„ 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.

The operating pressure should not exceed 60 bar (6 MPa).

„ In the case of double-acting cylinders, the pressure intensification

effect may produce an increased pressure proportional to the area
ratio of the cylinder. With an area ratio of 1:1.7 and an operating
pressure of 60 bar (6 MPa), this increased pressure may be over
100 bar (10 MPa)!

Fig. 2:
Pressure intensification

„ If connections are detached under pressure, the non-return valve in

the coupling may cause pressure to become trapped in the valve or
other component concerned. The pressure relieving device can be
used to release this pressure. Exception: This is not possible in the
case of hose lines and non-return valves. Ensure therefore that con-
trol circuits are depressurised before hose lines are disconnected and
the circuit is dismantled.
„ All valves, other components and hose lines are fitted with self-
closing quick-connection couplings. This prevents the accidental spill-
age of hydraulic fluid. In the interests of simplicity, these couplings
are not shown in circuit diagrams.

Fig. 3:
Detailed and
Simplified representation in
circuit diagrams
Throttle Hose Shut-off valve

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Symbolic representation of directional control valves

Valves are shown symbolically in the “Circuit diagram, hydraulic” (sys-
tem circuit diagram) in the same way as in the textbook TP601. The
crossover position is on the right and the parallel position on the left.
Working port A however is on the right and port B therefore on the left.
This representation of the symbol describes the new hardware of Hy-
draulics 2000.
In the diagram “Practical assembly hydraulic” the valve symbols are
based on the valve designation i.e. hardware orientated. The crossover
position is on the left and the parallel position on the right. Working port
A is once again on the left and port B on the right.
The two different symbolic representations describe all functions of a
given valve. In practice, valves by different manufacturers with identical
functions are sometimes given different symbols. This is permitted by
the applicable standard, “Fluidics: Graphic Symbols and Circuit Dia-
grams”. DIN ISO 121 Part 1, of November 1993.

Valve Circuit diagram, Practical assembly, Representation of

hydraulic hydraulic directional control valves

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.

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The 4/2-way valve can be used to produce four further basic functions.

Valve Basic function Connection of 4/2-way double

solenoid valve

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.

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The 4/3-way valve with closed mid-position fulfils various dif-

ferent functions in the exercises in this book.

Description Function 4/3-way double solenoid valve,

closed in mid-position
in “Circuit diagram, hydraulic” in “Practical assembly, hydraulic”

No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y2.

Solenoid 1Y2 must be acti-

vated via an additional path
in the “Practical assembly,
electrical” drawing.

No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y2.

or

No electrical connection is
made to solenoid 1Y1.

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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.

A distinction should be made between the two designs of electrical limit

switches:
„ Electrical limit switch, actuated from the left
„ Electrical limit switch, actuated from the right
„ When cylinder piston speeds are high, the limit switches should be
actuated by cylinder cams only in the specified direction.
„ Limit switches must not be actuated from the front.
„ Both types of limit switches are shown by the same symbol in the
hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams.

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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.

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Training aims / exercise table (Table 1)

List of training aims Training aim Exercises
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Use of limit switches • • • • • •

Use of proximity sensors • • • • •
Rapid-traverse feed circuit • • •
Accumulator circuit • •
Existing sequencer with branch •
EMERGENCY STOP circuit • • • • • •
Hydraulic flow divider •
Differential circuit • •
INCHING mode • • •
Use of a timer relay • • •
Use of a counter •
Pressure sequence circuit •
Two-hand start circuit •

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Equipment set for Basic Level TP 601

This equipment set has been compiled for use in basic training in elec-
trohydraulic control technology. The set can be combined in any desired
way with other equipment sets from the Festo Didactic Learning System.

Description Order No. Qty. Equipment set TP 601

Order No.: 184463
Relay, 3-fold* 162241 2
Signal input unit, electrical* 162242 1
Indicator and distributor unit, electrical* 162244 1
Pressure gauge 152841 3
One-way flow control valve 152843 1
Non-return valve, 1 bar 152845 1
Non-return valve, 5 bar 152846 1
Branch tee 152847 8
Pressure relief valve, pressure sequence valve 152848 2
2-way flow control valve 152851 1
Non-return valve, pilot actuated 152852 1
4/2-way single solenoid valve 167082 1
4/3-way double solenoid valve, closed in mid-position 167083 1
Double-acting cylinder, 16/10/200 152857 1
Hydraulic motor, 8 l/min 152858 1
Limit switch, electrical, actuated from left 183322 2
Limit switch, electrical, actuated from right 183345 2
Weight, 9 kg 152972 1

We recommend: Order No. Qty.

Hose lines with quick-connection couplings, 600 mm 152960 10

Hose lines with quick-connection couplings, 1000 mm 152970 8

* These components can be mounted in the overhead mounting frame or, by using the
adapter set (Order No. 35651), on the profile plate.

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Symbols for Pressure gauge One-way flow control valve

equipment set TP601

Non-return valve, 1 bar or 5 bar Pressure relief valve,

Pressure sequence valve

2-way flow control valve Non-return valve, pilot actuated

Cylinder, 16/10/200 Hydraulic motor, 8 l/min

Weight, 9 kg Relay, 3-fold

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Signal input unit, electrical Symbols of

equipment set TP601

Indicator and distributor unit, electrical *Limit switch, electrical,

actuated from left or from right

4/2-way single solenoid valve 4/3-way double solenoid valve,

closed in mid-position

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Equipment set forAdvanced Level TP602

This equipment set has been compiled for advanced-level teaching of
electrohydraulic control technology. The two equipment sets TP601 and
TP602 can be expanded in any desired way with other equipment sets
from Festo Didactic’s Learning System for Automation and Communica-
tions.

Equipment set TP602 Description Order No. Qty.

Order No.: 184464
Branch tee 152847 4
Pressure relief valve, pilot actuated 152849 1
3-way pressure reducing valve 152850 1
Cylinder, 16/10/200 152857 1
Diaphragm accumulator with safety block 152859 1
Flow dividing valve 152967 1
Gradual shut-off valve 152968 1
Relay, 3-fold* 162241 2
Timer relay, 2-fold* 162243 1
Indicator and distributor unit, electrical * 162244 1
Preselect counter, electrical, incremental * 162355 1
Pressure switch 167080 1
4/2-way single solenoid valve 167082 1
Proximity sensor, inductive 178574 1
Proximity sensor, capacitive 178575 1
Proximity sensor, optical 178577 1
EMERGENCY STOP, electrical 183347 1

We recommend: Order No. Qty.

Hose lines with quick-connection couplings, 600 mm 152960 10

Hose lines with quick-connection couplings, 1000 mm 152970 2

*) These components can be mounted in the overhead mounting frame or, by using the
adapter set (Order No. 35651), on the profile plate.

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Relay, 3-fold Preselect counter, electrical, incremental Symbols for

equipment set TP602

Timer relay, 2-fold

switch-on delay switch-off delay

Indicator and distributor unit, electrical Pressure switch

Pressure relief valve, pilot actuated 3-way pressure reducing valve

4/2-way single solenoid valve Diaphragm accumulator with safety block

Cylinder, 16/10/200

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Symbols for EMERGENCY STOP, electrical Proximity sensor, inductive

equipment set TP602

Proximity sensor, capacitive Proximity sensor, optical

Flow dividing valve Gradual shut-off valve

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List of additional components TP600

Description Order No.

Mounting kit for hydraulic cylinder 120778

Throttle valve 152842
Shut-off valve 152844
Hose line with quick-connection coupling, 600 mm 152960
Hydraulic power pack, 2 l/min 152962
Hose line with quick-connection coupling, 1000 mm 152970
Pressure relieving device 152971
Cover (for weight, 9 kg) 152973
Hose line with quick-connection coupling, 1500 mm 158352
Hose line with quick-connection coupling, 3000 mm 159386
Power supply unit, attachment fixture, 24V 4,5A 159396
Profile plate, large 159411
Set of hydraulic labels 162383
Power supply unit, table, 24V 4,5A 162417
Flow rate/rotary speed sensor 167081
4/3-way double solenoid valve relieved in mid-position 167084
4/3-way double solenoid valve with recirculating mid-position 167085
Cable set with safety plugs 167091
Coupling nipple 342047
Coupling socket 346491

For further additional components from our “Hydraulics 2000" system,

please see our price lists.

Learning System for Automation and Communications

Technology Packages TP100, TP...

Electrohydraulics TP600

Additional
TP601 TP602 components

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Component/exercise table (Table 2)

Description Exercise
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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

Pressure relief valve, pilot actuated 1 1

3-way pressure reducing valve 1 1
2-way flow control valve 1 1 1 1 1
Non-return valve, pilot actuated 1
4/2-way single solenoid valve 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2
4/3-way double solenoid valve,
closed in mid-position 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

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

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Methodological structure of exercises

All 10 exercises have the same methodological structure.
„ The exercises in Section A are structured as follows:
– Subject
– Title
– Training aim(s)
– Problem definition
– Exercise
– Positional sketch

„ The solutions in Section C are structured as follows:

– Circuit diagram, hydraulic
– Circuit diagram, electrical
– Solution description
– Practical assembly, hydraulic
– Practical assembly, electrical
– Components list, hydraulic
– Components list, electrical

„ Work through each exercise as follows:

– Read the worksheet.
– Work out your own solution.
– Compare your solution with the one in this book.
– Assemble your control circuit.
– Commission your control circuit.
– Does your control circuit fulfil the requirements specified in the
worksheet?

Practical participation is both an enjoyable and rewarding method of

learning. We wish you success in designing and cunstructing the
circuits.

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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

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Exercise 1

Electrohydraulics Subject

Shut-off valve Title

„ 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.

„ Draw the hydraulic and electrical circuit diagrams. Problem definition

„ Define the required components.
„ Number the components.
„ Carry out practical assembly of the hydraulic and electrical control
circuits.
„ Compile the components list.

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Exercise 1

Exercise A pipeline valve is being converted from manual operation to remote

control. A double-acting cylinder is being used for this purpose. The
pipeline valve is to be actuated first at high speed until it is approxi-
mately half-closed. The remainder of the motion must be carried out at
an adjustable lower speed.
Since it is not possible to fit limit switches, the instantaneous position of
the closing lever will be interrogated by proximity sensors.
A second pushbutton is used to start motion of the valve in the opposite
direction. Once the motion “OPEN VALVE” or “CLOSE VALVE” has
been started, a motion in the opposite direction may begin only when
the closing lever has reached its end position.

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

The pipeline valve is shown open.

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