Unit 4: Control Systems in Pneumatics (12 Hours)

  • 4.1 Manual vs. Automatic Control

    • Advantages and disadvantages of manual control.

    • Introduction to automatic control systems in pneumatics.

  • 4.2 Electrical and Mechanical Control

    • Limit switches, sensors, and relays in controlling pneumatic circuits.

    • Operation of contactors and their role in circuit design.

  • 4.3 PLC Integration in Pneumatics

    • Introduction to PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers).

    • Programming PLCs to control pneumatic systems (using Siemens, Allen-Bradley).

    • Hands-on programming exercises.

  • 4.4 Advanced Control Systems

    • Proportional control and its benefits in pneumatic systems.

    • Intelligent control systems using sensors and PLCs.

    • SCADA system integration with pneumatic control systems.