EDE-31206, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
Exercise
TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
06, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
INSTRUMENTATION
Exercise: Control of Pneumatic Cylinder
Group: 8
Mithun Chowdhury
Student ID: 240874
F TECHNOLOGY
06, MECHATRONICS COMPONENTS AND
Pneumatic Cylinder

The LabVIEW block diagram and front panel of the experiment is given below:
Figure: Block Diagram of Control of pneumatic cylinder
Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 & ao0 voltage level both zero)

Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 & ao0 voltage level both 4)
Figure: Front panel (indicating channel ao1 voltage level is 4 and ao0 voltage level is 0)

The most important technical information of components used in the experiment:
1) NI USB-6009 data acquisition card:
Feature
• 8 analog inputs (14-bit, 48 kS/s)
• 2 analog outputs (12-bit, 150 S/s); 12 digital I/O; 32-bit counter
• Bus-powered for high mobility; built-in signal connectivity
• OEM version available
• Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio for
Visual Studio .NET
2) Omron G3R ODX02SN solid state relay:
Feature
• High-speed models with optimum input ratings for a variety of
• Sensors are available.
• • Input Modules and Output Modules that can be used for the
• G2R are available.
• • Use a coupler conforming to VDE 0884 and assuring an I/O
• Dielectric strength of 4,000 V.
• Incorporate an easy-to-see monitoring indicator

3) MTS 50 Series magnetostrictive position sensor:
Feature
• Linear, absolute Measurement
• Non-Contact Sensing Technology
• Programmability, analog Output Models: Voltage or Current, Fully adjustable
Outputs Within: -10 to +10 Vdc or 0 to 20 ma
• Programmability, Digital-Pulse Output Models:
• PWM or Start/Stop
• Simultaneous Multi-Magnet Measurements using Start/Stop
• Non-Linearity Less Than 0.02%
• Repeatability Within 0.001%
• Designed for Backward Compatibility with Legacy TemposonicsProducts
• Standard 24 Vdc and extended input power supply options for compatibility with
older controller interfaces
• Integral connector replacement options including: Hanging (inline) connectors,
adapter cables, Field-installed connector kits

The 3 state controls for a pneumatic cylinder:
Installation setup:
Figure: Omron G3R ODX02SN solid-state relay

Figure: Pimatic 5122-454-3, 5/3-way valve
Figure: MTS 50 series magnetostrictive position sensor

Figure: DC power source
Figure: Whole experiment setup of Control of pneumatic cylinder