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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Design of pneumatic circuits with manually operated Pneumatic valves

2. Design of pneumatic circuits with logic sequence using electro pneumatic trainer kits
3. Design of pneumatic circuits with multiple cylinder Sequential operation
4. Simulation of basic hydraulic, pneumatic and electric circuits using automation studio
5. Design and testing of velocity, direction and force using hydraulic kit with LabVIEW
6. Design of pneumatic circuits with multiple cylinders sequencing operation using PLC
7. Servo controller interfacing for open loop
8. Servo controller interfacing for closed loop
9. PID controller interfacing
10. Stepper motor interfacing with 8051 micro controller
i. Full step resolution
ii. Half step resolution
11. Design and simulation of an arithmetic circuit to convert degree Celsius to Fahrenheit
12. Real time data acquisition system for monitoring temperature circuits with lab VIEW
CONTENT BEYOND SYLLABUS

13. Digital to Analog conversion

14. Design and simulation of a pick and place robot using Automation Studio
15. Modeling and simulation of a water level monitoring circuit to a steam boiler using LabVIEW

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EXPT NO : Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Manually Operated Pneumatic

DATE : Valves

Aim:

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

Apparatus required:

 Air Compressor - 1
 Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit) - 1
 Manifold - 1
 5/2 Push button directional control valve (DCV) - 1
 Unidirectional flow control valve - 1
 Double acting cylinder - 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.

Result:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Logic Sequence Using

DATE : 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 - 1
 Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit) - 1
 Manifold - 1
 5/2 Solenoid operated directional control valve (DCV) - 1
 Unidirectional flow control valve - 2
 Double acting cylinder - 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Multiple Cylinder

DATE : Sequential Operation

Aim:

To design a pneumatic circuit with multiple cylinder sequential operation.

Apparatus required:

 Air Compressor - 1
 Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit) - 1
 Manifold - 1
 5/2 Pilot operated directional control valve (DCV) - 2
 3/2 Roller Operated DCV(Limit Switch) - 4
 Double acting cylinder - 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Simulation of Basic Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Electric

DATE : Circuits Using Automation Studio

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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Design of Pneumatic Circuits with Multiple Cylinders Sequencing

DATE : 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 -1

 Filter regulator lubricator unit (FRL unit) -1
 3/2 Directional control valve (DCV) -1
 Unidirectional flow control valve -1
 Single acting cylinder -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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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TABULATION

S.NO MOTOR POSITION FEEDBACK VOLTAGE (V)

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EXPT NO :
Servo Controller Interfacing For Open Loop
DATE :

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.

Result:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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S.NO INPUT POSITION OUTPUT ERROR%

POSITION

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EXPT NO :
Servo Controller Interfacing For Closed Loop
DATE :

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.
 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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Maximum range = 1500 RPM

Set point = 500 RPM
Kp = 2.000
Km = 0.01
Kd = 0.01

Multimeter readings
Output voltage = 45%
Analog output = 2.26 V
Analog input = 1.78 V

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EXPT NO :
PID Controller Interfacing
DATE :

Aim:

To maintain the speed of given motor at constant using PID controller.

Apparatus required:

 PID controller.
 Motor.
 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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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
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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EXPT NO : Stepper Motor Interfacing With 8051 Micro Controller for Its
DATE : Full Step Resolution

Aim:

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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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Program coding for half step resolution

4100 START MOV DPTR, # 4500

MOV RO, #04
4105 ID 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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EXPT NO : Stepper Motor Interfacing With 8051 Micro Controller for Its
DATE : Half Step Resolution

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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Design and Simulation of an Arithmetic Circuit to Convert Degree

DATE : 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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EXPT NO : Real Time Data Acquisition System for Monitoring Temperature

DATE : 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:

PREPARATION 30
LAB PERFORMANCE 30
REPORT 40
TOTAL 100
INITIAL OF FACULTY

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