1. Equipment set TP 101 – Basic level
Training aims
- Structure, function and application of single-acting and double-acting cylinders
- Calculating basic parameters
- Direct and indirect actuation
- Application and function of 3/2 and 5/2-way valves
- Methods of actuation of directional control valves
- Analysing circuits
- Options for pressure measurement
- Pressure-dependent control systems
- Distinguishing flow control methods and using them as intended
- Explaining and building latching circuits
- Logic operations: explaining and implementing AND/OR/NOT operations
- Combining logic operations
- Function and application of limit switches
- Time delay valves
- Realising oscillating movement
- Economic considerations of using pneumatic components
2. Equipment set TP 102 – Advanced level: Advanced pneumatics training
Training aims
- Binary reducing stages
- End positions without limit switches
- Latching circuits
- Converting 5/2-way valves
- Function of a back pressure end stop
- Basic stepper control (continuous cycle)
- Stepper control with operating modes or idle step
- Setting and coordinating time delays
- Variable step repetition using a predetermining counter
- Input circuit with self-latching loop and auxiliary functions
- Realising stepper control with protected pilot air and auxiliary functions
- Proximity sensors in the end positions and in the partial stroke range
- Combined use of quick exhaust valves and pressure regulators
- Inversion of a timer signal
- Varying end-position cushioning
- Using and adjusting different sensor types
- Evaluating and using sensors for material sensing
3. Equipment set TP 201 – Basic level: Basic electropneumatics training
The most important components at a glance
- Signal input, electrical (Order no. 162242)
- Relay, three-fold (Order no. 162241)
- Limit switch, electrical, left-actuated (Order no. 183322)
- Limit switch, electrical, right-actuated (Order no. 183345)
- Proximity sensor, optical, M12 (Order no. 572744)
- 2 x 3/2-way solenoid valve with LED, normally closed (Order no. 567198)
- 5/2-way solenoid valve with LED (Order no. 567199)
- 5/2-way double solenoid valve with LED (Order no. 567200)
- Pressure sensor with display (Order no. 572745)
- One-way flow control valve (Order no. 193967)
- Double-acting cylinder (Order no. 152888)
- Proximity sensor, electronic, with cylinder mounting (Order no. 2344752)
4. Equipment set TP 202 – Advanced level: Advanced electropneumatics training
Training aims
- Describing the structure and application of valve terminals
- Realising sequence controls with signal overlap – solution according to the group method, sequence chain with spring-return valves and sequence chain with bistable valves
- Describing and setting operating modes
- Describing the function and application of a predetermining counter
- Explaining and realising an emergency stop function using spring-return valves
- Emergency stop conditions
- Explaining the function and application of a 5/3-way solenoid valve
- Describing and setting the operating mode 'Set'
- Troubleshooting in complex electropneumatic circuits
5. Equipment set TP 210 – Advanced level
Course topics
- Basic principles of analogue data processing
- Application and adaptation of sensors
- Interpretation of measurement results
- Reading and understanding of technical data and measurement curves
- Fluid engineering components, their influence and function
- Demonstrating fluid engineering effects and special features
- Analytical fault finding
- Saving energy
- Evaluation of changes in status
- Proportional technology
- Control technology with continuous and discontinuous controllers
6. Equipment set TP 220 – Advanced level: Drives in pneumatics
Training aims
- Designing a compressed air network
- Sizing the pneumatic power section
- Influence of tubes and fittings on speed
- Reducing cost by using different pressures for advance and return strokes
- Reducing cost by avoiding leakage
- Operating behaviour of linear drives
- Calculation of mass moment of inertia
- Operating characteristics of rotary drives
- Function, control and selection of the fluidic muscle
- Comparison between standard cylinders and the fluidic muscle
- Response of pneumatic controls to power failure
7. Equipment set TP 230 – Advanced level: Vacuum technology
Training content
Low pressure generation and system design:
- Function and use of ejectors according the Venturi principle
- Effects of system pressure on the attainable low pressure and the evacuation time
- Sizing and setting up a vacuum system
Selecting suction grippers:
- Shape and materials
- The relevance of gripper types and workpiece shape
- How the holding force is affected by the workpiece surface and the diameter of the suction cup
Typical switching for a vacuum system:
- Using a vacuum security valve when some of the suction cups are not gripping
- Using a pressure switch to monitor the low pressure level
- Reducing the compressed air consumption in a vacuum system
- Controlled release and ejection of workpieces from the suction gripper
Components from the equipment set TP 201 are required to carry out the projects.
All the workpieces required to complete the tasks are included in the scope of delivery.
8. Equipment set TP 240 – Advanced level
Course topics
- Basic principles of connection and circuit technology
- Basic principles of measured data acquisition and processing
- Configuration, function and application options of the sensors used
- Selecting appropriate sensors by taking into account certain parameters
- Various methods of pressure and flow measurement
- Differences between absolute, relative and differential pressure measurement
- Setting and checking sensors
- Using signal converters
9. Equipment set TP 250 – Advanced level: Safety in pneumatic systems
Training content
- Reducing pressure and force according to the work to be performed
- Reducing the speed and acceleration while observing the cycle time and the flow control for the specific loading conditions
- Emergency stop and release: suitable measures for stopping and properly recommissioning a pneumatic drive
- Suitable measures in case of compressed air failure and return, as well as instructions on how to store and use auxiliary energy
- Suitable measures in case of power failure and return
- Getting to know the operating modes and signals for operating statuses
- Using sensors to detect malfunctions
- Increasing the performance level using a dual-channel emergency stop system
- Selecting and using suitable protective measures
Components from equipment sets TP 101 and TP 201 are required to carry out the projects.
10. BIBB pneumatics equipment set: Suitable for BIBB pneumatics course
Training aims
- Physical fundamentals of electrics and pneumatics
- Function and application of electropneumatic devices
- Representing motion sequences and switching states
- Constructing control systems using relays
- Electrical latching circuits
- Using magnetic proximity sensors
- Using pressure switches
- Directionally dependent control systems using sensors
- Directionally dependent control systems using predetermining counters
- Controllers with parameters (e.g. single/continuous cycle, EMERGENCY-OFF)
- Step diagram controls/process-controlled sequence controls
- Timing controls/time-controlled sequence controls
- Program controls with non-deleting and deleting sequencer
- Troubleshooting large electropneumatic control systems
11. BIBB electropneumatics equipment set: Suitable for BIBB electropneumatics course
Training aims
- Physical fundamentals of electrics and pneumatics
- Function and application of electropneumatic devices
- Representing motion sequences and switching states
- Constructing control systems using relays
- Electrical latching circuits
- Using magnetic proximity sensors
- Using pressure switches
- Directionally dependent control systems using sensors
- Directionally dependent control systems using predetermining counters
- Controllers with parameters (e.g. single/continuous cycle, EMERGENCY-OFF)
- Step diagram controls/process-controlled sequence controls
- Timing controls/time-controlled sequence controls
- Program controls with non-deleting and deleting sequencer
- Troubleshooting large electropneumatic control systems
12. Air Control System AirCS® equipment set – Advanced level: energy-efficient compressed air management
Pneumatic function area with:
- Flow sensor
- Pressure sensor
- Distributor block for QS-4/6/8
- Directly actuated 5/2-way solenoid valve
- Outlet with flow control valve and stop cock
Electrical function area with:
- Energy consumption meter
- 2x 230/110 V AC outputs with control technology to switch the 230/110 V AC consuming devices
- SysLink and analogue connection for EasyPort
- Connections for integrating the external sensor
- Can be used for A4 mounting frame (399 x 297 mm) or as table stand.
