Laboratory 2 To 4
Laboratory 2 To 4
Laboratory 2 To 4
Objective
At the end of the laboratory, you would be able to simulate, using FluidSim Pneumatic Software, a
fully functional pneumatic circuit for automatic sequential motion of two pneumatic double-acting
cylinder.
Materials
3/2 way directional control valve, normally close push button, spring-returned
3/2 way directional control valve, normally open limit switch, with roller, spring-returned
5/2 way directional control valve, pneumatically actuated.
Double-acting cylinder
Software
FluidSim Pneumatic
Desired output
Our desired output will be an automatic sequential/ alternating retraction of piston in two
pneumatic double-acting cylinders. So, both cylinders will not retract at the same time, but the
double-acting cylinder #2 will be depend on the position of double-acting cylinder #1, either at 0
mm or at 100 mm (full retraction).
Step-by-Step Guide Step 4: Double click the 2 five way valve and turn on the
servo drive and spring return (left and right). Then, choose
Step 1: Open the Pneumatic Developer App piloted as a valve actuation in both left and right. Click ok.
Step 6: Double click the 5 three way valve and turn on the
servo drive and spring return (left and right). Then, select
Step 2: Click the + button, then create a new project “Lever and Lever with lock” as a valve actuation on the left
actuation.
Step-by-step Guide
Step-by-step Guide
Step 4: Double click the 2 five way valve and turn on the
servo drive and spring return (left and right). Then, choose
piloted as a valve actuation in both left and right. Click ok.
actuation.
Step 6: Connect the components by clicking the encircled
one. Then, double click the connection that is to be
connected to the other connection. Step 8: Click the play button and watch the video.