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1. 210 American standard 210 valves combinations ___ 3B configurable 168 directional valves _ 169 flow control valves __ 77 groups 79 Shutoff valves__SSSSSSSSSS 7 way valves __ 168 video see educational film___S CsSCSCSCS lt D W warning message ___ 55 way valve configurable ___EEOCCC C168 window Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 281 Index arrange not available print contents Wiping Relay digital X XOR digital Z zoom circuit diagram component library time distance diagram with rubber band 165 259 123 206 202 57 57 57 57 282 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM
2. Adjustable parameters Initial position One of Left Right Right 180 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Actuators Single acting cylinder The piston rod of a single acting cylinder is operated by the input of compressed air at the front end position When the compressed air is shut off the piston returns to its starting position via a return spring The piston of the cylinder contains a permanent solenoid which can be used to operate a proximity switch Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 100mm 50mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 07 80qcm 3 14 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 03 65qcm 2 72 qcm Single acting cylinder with return spring The piston of the single acting cylinder is extended to its back position by the input of compressed air When the compressed air is switched off a return spring moves the piston back to its front position Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 100 mm 50mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 50mm Piston Area 0 07 80 qcm 3 14 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 03 65qcm 2 72 qcm Double acting cylinder The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is operated by the reciprocal input of compressed air at the front and back of the cylinder The end position damping is adjustable via two regular screws The piston of the cylinder contains a permanent solenoid which can be used to
3. Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 193 B The Component Library Relays Relay The relay picks up immediately when current is supplied and drops out immediately when current is removed Relay with switch on delay The relay picks up after a preset time when current is supplied and drops out immediately when current is removed Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 5s Relay with switch off delay The relay picks up immediately when current is supplied and drops out after a preset time when current is removed Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 5s Relay counter The relay picks up after a predefined number of current pulses has been counted between the connections A1 and A2 If a potential is supplied between the connections R1 and R2 the counter is reset to its predefined value In the Simulation Mode the relay counter can also be reset by clicking on it Adjustable parameters Counter 0 9999 5 194 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library OPC DDE Components FluidSIM Output Port HT The FluidSIM output realizes the communication with FluidSIM Out other applications FluidSIM Input Port The FluidSIM input realizes the communication with FluidSIM In ougggddd other applications B 3 Electrical connection OV ladder Electrical Components OV connection of the power supply American Standard
4. The state diagram records the state quantities of important components and depicts them graphically Parts list The parts list component creates from the compo Single acting cylinder Thole check vahe nents of a circuit diagram a table which contains for 3 n Way Valve each component its designation and its description Rectangle Rectangles are graphic primitives which can also be used within circuit diagrams Ellipse Ellipses are graphic primitives which can also be used within circuit diagrams Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 211 C Didactics Material Survey This chapter provides a comprehensive listing of those parts of the didactics material in FluidSIM that are not covered by chapter B The Component Library Basically this material consists of the components behavior illustrations the animations the exercises and the educational films which all can be activated under the menu The subsequent sections are arranged thematically The icon indicates that an animation exists for the related topic The last section gives an overview of the educational films C 1 Pneumatic system structure and signal flow Basics mam A pneumatic system can be broken down into a l number of levels representing the hardware and signal flow from the energy source to the actuating devices The topic highlights the relat
5. Buttons scrollbars and the menu bar in FluidSIM operate in the same way as in most other programs that utilize Microsoft Windows Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 21 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits 3 1 Included with the FluidSIM installation disks are a number of working Simulating Existing circuit diagrams These circuit diagrams will be utilized in the following Circuit Diagrams sections as demonstration and learning material A more detailed description of the circuits can be found in the following workbooks Pneumatics Basic Level TP 101 Pneumatics Advanced Level TP 102 Electro pneumatics Basic Level TP 201 and Electro pneumatics Advanced Level TP 202 see section 2 3 These circuit diagrams can be opened and simulated with FluidSIM as follows Click on or choose inthe menu 22 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Preview windows containing overviews of existing circuit diagrams should appear FluidSimM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Re View Options Window k Sjo i fe a 2 B 3 oof oof QQRQAQAQAAlA m gt I a gt mt pp Total View Component Library J5 leg FluidSiM Circuits compressed A ice u Ai i it P al a Feksim 2 0 Didactics Material TP 101 Pneumatic TP 101 Textbook P TP 102 Pneumatic TP 201
6. Control of a double acting cylinder The animation shows the advance and retraction sequences as separate phases The fully advanced position is related as long as the push button is actuated tS Animations 4 1a and 4 2a show a step wise operation Animation 4a shows a complete cycle repeated 3 times Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 213 C Didactics Material Survey C 2 Symbols of energy and supply components supply and service Diagram Symbols equipment The Symbols are from the DIN ISO 1219 Circuit symbols for fluidic power components and systems The symbols for the energy supply system can be represented as individual components or as combined elements ES Compare the symbols with the combined symbols aw In general where specific technical details are to be given such as requirements for non lubricated air or micro filtering the complete detailed symbol should be used If a standard and common air supply is used for all components the simplified symbols can be used t Compare the symbols with the previous topic The directional control valve is represented by the number of ports and the number of switching positions Additional information is required to fully describe the symbol function including the methods of actuation and special flow path characteristics ES Compare the full range of symbols for directional control valves Each valve position is shown a
7. Using the cross wires cursor gt draw a line between the input connection of the pneumatically operated valve to the line connecting the compressed air supply and the manually operated valve Notice how the arrows in the cross wires turn inwards gt Release the mouse button The T connection appears on the line at the point where the mouse button was released When possible draw the line so that the wiring diagram is arranged clearly Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 43 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits The circuit diagram should now appear somewhat like the following diagram CF loidsIMictinoname ct Pek Save the circuit by clicking on ial or File Save FluidSIM automati cally opens the File Selector dialog box if the title is new here you must give the circuit a name Start the simulation by clicking W then click on the manually operated valve When you click on a valve its real behavior is simulated Here the clicked valve switches over immediately followed by a recalculation As a result the piloted operated pneumatic valve switches over and the cylinder extends 44 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits FluidSIM not only animates manually operated components during changeover but nearly all components with multiple states The following figure shows a 3
8. but also when appropriate in the component description cross references for related instruction material and components are defined By clicking on a cross reference the related page will automatically be displayed Component Photos In FluidSIM most components possess an accompanying photo Select for example a cylinder and click on Component Photo in the menu 90 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Component Illustrations The following photo appears on the screen Double acting cylinder Kek In the case that a component cannot exist singularly in a real system FluidSIM displays a photo of the assembly group that this component belongs to Examples for such components include the indicator light relays switches and the electrical power supply Components that do not exist in reality simply have no photo Examples include the text component and the distance rule Component illustrations provide useful information relating a compo nent s function This may include a sectional view of the component but also illustrations of the component s usage within a circuit diagram For several components their sectional view can be animated like a cartoon Select a cylinderand click on Component Illustration under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 91 5 Learning Teaching and Visualiz
9. option enabled each component gets its own row within the parts list The first column of the parts list component then shows a possible existing identification Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 121 6 Special Functions e Sort Lines The lines of a parts list can be sorted in ascending order in descending order by the component description by the component number or by the component designation e Layer Defines the drawing layer of the parts list component The drawing layer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on the settings of drawing layer the parts list compo nent may not be visible or may not be selectable To display an invisible parts list component or to change its properties in such a case the drawing layer must be activated via the menu Layers Exporting Parts Lists Aside from printing a parts list component it can also be exported in the form of a text file Select a parts list component click on Parts list Export A file selector box opens where an existing file can be selected or a new file name can be entered After a file has been specified and the file selector box been closed a dialog box opens where a column separator can be defined Parts List Export Delimiter Tabulator Semicolon i Other Cancel Help e Tabulator Th
10. 207 49 59 49 59 25 11 107 253 134 186 195 195 70 115 211 260 255 247 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM Index direct control__ __ ESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 245 indirect control ____ COG memory circuit __ 249 OR function ___ CCCP 48 overview __ 100 pressure control ____ SSS 251 quick exhaust valve ____ COC PW time delay valve ___ 5D exhaust air throttling ___ gt ECO B Explorer TG F file create __ 5B delete 5B Open ___SSSSSSSSCSCSCOCSCSC 14A6 147 258 replace__ S 258 save 5B Save aS S 259 unknown format 258 film see educational films filter DG flow direction indicator default setting 140 general__ __sSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SS Frequency Threshold Trigger digital 09 G graphic primitives ___ SECC cycle ___ SS ellipse___ 5S rectangle Square _ 113 grid see background grid___EE CO group components __ YB Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 2 1 Index 272 objects help on problems HI digital Input digital insert parts list installation FluidSIM FluidSIM in network label at component at distance rule display style duplicate frame incompatible ladder diagram large mouse cursor activate deactivate Latching Relay digital license license connector limit
11. C Didactics Material Survey Adjustable pressure sequence valve actuated sesama If the signal pressure at port 12 exceeds that set eae on the spring the valve opens Outlet port 2 is opened only if a preset pressure has built up in pilot line 12 A pilot spool opens the passage between ports 1 to 2 Discuss the adjustment required to set the desired operation pressure A pressure gauge is required The adjusting screw normally incorporates a look nut to set the desired position The valve body is fitted to a sub base which can frame mounted with other compact valves ES Some applications for the valve are clamping pressing gluing and safety interlocks Time delay valve normally closed The time delay valve is a combinational valve 14 consisting of a 3 2 way valve throttle relief valve i and an air reservoir The 3 2 way valve can be a valve with normal position open or closed The delay time is generally 0 30 seconds for both types of valves By using additional reservoirs the time can be extended 0 Discuss the need for clean and stable air for accuracy When the necessary control pressure from 12 has ae built up in the air reservoir the pilot spool of the i 3 2 way valve is actuated An accurate switch over time is assured if the air is clean and the pressure constant Discuss the relationship between time delay and the reservoir size Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Syste
12. Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Using the scrollbars found to the right of and underneath the component library you can scroll through the components Using the mouse you can drag and drop components from the component library onto the drawing area Move the mouse cursor to a component in the library more specifically to the cylinder Press the left mouse button While continuing to hold down the button move the cursor The cylinder is then highlighted selected and the mouse cursor changes to a four way directional cross f The component s outline moves with the mouse cursor Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 31 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Move the cursor to the drawing area and release the button on the mouse This action places the cylinder in the drawing area C FluidSIMicthnoname ct In this way it is possible to drag each component from the component library and place it in the desired position in the drawing area In the same way it is possible to rearrange components already in the drawing area Drag the cylinder to the bottom right hand corner In order to simplify the creation of circuit diagrams the components automatically snap to grid in the drawing area Try to move the cylinder onto a non permissible area for example outside the w
13. Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 3 Linking Components Automatically Insertion of T connections Connecting Components in Series In order to make circuit design efficient FluidSIM provides more functions to facilitate component linking FluidSIM automatically inserts a T connection when a line is drawn from a component connection to an already existing line This functionality applies to pneumatic as well as electrical lines To realize larger circuits stepper modules are often connected in series In reality these modules have specially standardized connections which facilitate the realization of such series connections FluidSIM simulates this concept as follows Let several modules be arranged in the drawing area such that they will both align vertically and have no horizontal distance Then FluidSIM automatically links these modules if their corresponding input and output connections overlap These links will emerge in the form of lines if the modules are dragged apart The subsequent figures give two examples Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 61 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 4 Current Path Numbering and Switching Elements Table 62 This concept of an automatic component linking is not restricted to stepper modules only in fact automatic component linking ap
14. Power Supply Electrical connection 24V ladder 24V connection of the power supply Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 195 B The Component Library General Switches Break switch ladder General break switch that is tailored depending on the type of component that actuates it For example if the break switch is linked via a label to a switch off delay relay the break switch changes to a switch off delay break switch in the circuit diagram Make switch ladder General make switch that is tailored according to the component that actuates it For example if the make switch is linked via a label to a switch on delayed relay the make switch changes to a switch on delayed make switch in the circuit diagram Delay Switches Break switch switch on delayed ladder Switch with delayed opening after pickup Switch on delayed break switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Make switch switch on delayed ladder Switch with delayed closing after pickup Switch on delayed make switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Break switch switch off delayed ladder Switch with delayed closing after dropout Switch off delayed break switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Make switch switch off delayed ladder Switch with delayed opening after dropout Switch off delayed make switches are c
15. mode 3 3 This section contains an introduction to creating and simulating circuit Creating new Circuit diagrams using FluidSIM Diagrams Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 29 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits FluidSiM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window Create an empty drawing area by clicking on O or under to open a new window Deh Total View Component Library 2 x Bo x A ompressed AW do LY 72 navn Air service unit co oO j Bj ca Co co Moo of B ARRAQRQl E gt a m wim Ax C FluidSiMictinoname ct Par ingle acting EAA Cylinder Sin E Double actin tiple Posit Linear Drive fn Way Valve F Shuttle valve 30 Cylinder Do Quick exhau gt Time delay w Linear Drive Cylinder Do Ain Way Valve Two pressure i State Diagram COO Distance rule lt lt lt lt Bin Way valve One way flo 1 Circuit diagrams can only be created or altered in the Edit Mode The Edit Mode is indicated with the following mouse cursor R Each and every newly opened drawing area automatically contains a name with which it can be saved This name is found in the title bar of the new window
16. A color is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a color Fill Area Defines whether the entire area or only the border of the ellipse is colored Line Style Defines the line style of the ellipse A line style is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a style Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions e Layer Defines the drawing layer of the ellipse The drawing layer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on the settings of drawing layer the ellipse may not be visible or may not be selectable To display an invisible ellipse or to change its properties in such a case the drawing layer must be activated via the menu View Layers 6 3 The concept of text components in FluidSIM gives the user a way in Text Components and which to describe components in diagrams assign identification texts Identifications or to provide commentary on the diagram The text and the appearance of text components can be customized to the user s liking Text components function in much the same as other fluidic or electrical components in FluidSIM The dummy text component Text can be found in the component library and it can be dragged onto the drawing area However text components contain no connections As long as the settin
17. FluidSIM 237 C Didactics Material Survey 69 One way flow control valve The valve is generally mounted as close to the cylinder as possible The valve is usually provided with a locking nut to allow finite adjustments to be regulated and then set 0S f no real valve is at hand use this slide instead 70 Throttle valve Throttle valves are normally adjustable and the setting can be locked in position These valves are used to regulate the speed regulation of actuators and if possible should be mounted directly on the cylinder ES Compare the flow control with throttle valves and one way flow control valve see topic 68 71 Supply and exhaust air throttling Exhaust air throttling should be used with double i rip acting cylinder circuits For supply air throttling the flow valves are installed so that the air entering the cylinder is throttled With exhaust air throttling the supply air flows freely to the cylinder and the exhaust air is throttled t Discuss the numbering system Even numbers relate to advancing signals and odd numbers to the retracting signals Sequence valves are installed in pneumatic controls where a specific pressure is required for a switching operation The output signal is transmitted only after the required operation pressure has been reached t Discuss the two elements in the control symbol 238 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM
18. If Pause Jis clicked while being in the Edit Mode the circuit diagram switches to the Simulation Mode without starting the simulation In this manner the components states can be set before the simulation is started Reset Cd Sets an already running or paused simulation back to the initial state The simulation is immediately restarted Single Step Sd Stops the simulation after it has run only a little bit The simulation will run for a short time period and is then paused M The single step mode can be applied at any time to an already running simulation Simulate until State Change gt Starts the simulation until a state change happens the simulation is then paused if A state change occurs when a cylinder piston travels a stop a valve switches a relay or a switch is actuated The state change mode can be applied at any time to an already running simulation Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 155 A FluidSIM Menus A 4 Library 156 Next Topic pai Switches to the next topic in a presentation Hierarchical View Opens a library window where the FluidSIM components are organized hierarchically i e within a tree Total View Opens a library window that shows a total view of all FluidSIM components FluidSIM Version 2 Opens a library window that shows the original component library of the FluidSIM Version 2 If only these components are used the constructed circuit d
19. Q Removes the current window from the list of project files Properties 7 O O oO 5 n rad gt D O oq o O x lt gt oO oO or gt oO To oO a or To ge oO p oO U a fe 5 o oO G oO IN 5 oO Q iles Shows the list of files that belong to the current project Overviews Shows the list of preview windows that belong to the current project Presentations WN a gt O nn a gt a K O In ge fa nn i aa je z O gt Wn a gt je oO i O gt gq oma O a gt a a i ne 2 g gt a Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 159 A FluidSIM Menus A 8 View 160 The functions of the menu are circuit diagram specific that is they only apply to the current circuit diagram Thus it is possible to apply individually different display options to each circuit diagram which is loaded Sort Symbols Alphabeticall Sorts the symbols of the current preview window with respect to their description and extension respectively Standard Size QI Displays the circuit diagram without enlargement or reduction PreviousView I8 Switches between the last view and the current enlargement of the current circuit diagram FttoWinow o o g Sets the scale factor so that the entire circuit diagram can be displayed in the window The proportion between heigh
20. abc FluidSIM cannot open the file because Microsoft Windows refuses access to the file Either the file does not exist or is locked by another application 2 abc does not exist Create You have tried to open a file that does not exist However the file can be opened as a new file A The file abc can not be deleted You have tried to delete a file that does not exist or is write protected Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM D Messages 2 Circuit abc is already opened Close this window before You want to save a circuit diagram under another name There is however already another open window with this name If you close this window the file will be replaced D 5 A Simulation aborted The circuit is too large Error beeen sie System Errors The size of circuit diagrams that can be simulated is bound You must reduce the number of components A Internal capacity of FluidSIM exceeded The previous action exceeded the capacity of the internal memory The action cannot be completed A No more windows available Microsoft Windows cannot provide any more windows most likely because the system resources have been exhausted A Memory capacity exceeded Quit other running applications There is not enough memory readily available to complete the parameter calculations To make more memory available other circuit diagrams should be closed along with any
21. amp Co KG and Art Systems Software GmbH Paderborn A major feature of FluidSIM is its close connection with CAD functional ity and simulation FluidSIM allows DIN compliant drawing of electro pneumatic circuit diagrams and can perform realistic simulations of the drawing based on physical models of the components Simply stated this eliminates the gap between the drawing of a circuit diagram and the simulation of the related pneumatic system The CAD functionality of FluidSIM has been specially tailored for fluidics For example while drawing the program will check whether or not certain connections between components are permissible Another feature of FluidSIM results from its well thought out didactic concept FluidSIM supports learning educating and visualizing pneumatic knowledge Pneumatic components are explained with textual descriptions figures and animations that illustrate underlying working principles exercises and educational films mediate knowledge about both important circuits and the usage of pneumatic components The development of FluidSIM included special emphasis on both an intuitive and easy to learn user interface The user will quickly learn to draw and simulate electro pneumatic circuit diagrams Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 1 Welcome 1 2 The Handbook from FluidSIM has been divided into two parts The Layout of the Handbook first part serves as a user s guide
22. arbitrary computer with Internet access Then the activation key has to be entered in the activation dialog box of the installation PC Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 11 2 Getting Started 2 2 2 Installation with license connector FluidSIM Full Version Installation from CD 12 e Call Festo to receive your individual activation key If you don t have Internet access or if the Internet activation fails you can call a service employee at weekday office hours who will provide you with your activation code Depending on the license model single position systems or network the license connector is needed only during the Installation of FluidSIM or must be attached to the so called license server The blue license connector for single position systems defines how many times FluidSIM can be installed If for instance you have bought a classroom license exactly the corresponding number of single position installations can be performed Note however that by each de installation the license connector can be recharged by simply connecting it and starting the de installation program see section 2 4 The green network license connector defines how many instances of FluidSIM can be running at the same time in the network If you attempt to start more instances than the allowed number an error message is displayed If the license server is down or if the license connector has been removed fr
23. component s state of selection is reversed Another efficient concept for selecting multiple components is by using the rubber band The rubber band is opened by pressing and holding down the left mouse button and then moving the mouse cursor The mouse cursor cannot be located directly over a component if the rubber band shall be opened Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits All components enclosed either partially or fully by the rubber band are selected CoFluidSIMicth IP101 P_G 06 CT All components and lines of the current circuit diagram can be selected by clicking under or typing _ Ctrl Editing functions such as dragging or moving copying and deleting apply to all selected components Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 51 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Right Mouse Button Double Clicking with the Mouse Copying Copying between Windows 52 When you click the mouse button on the right in a FluidSIM window the appropriate context menu is opened If the mouse cursor is located above a component or component connection the item will become selected If this component was not yet selected then a possibly existing selection of other components will be de selected Clicking the right mouse button on a component connection is actually a short cut for the follow
24. the miniaturized circuit diagrams can be selected deleted copied between overview windows or moved by holding down the _key copied to the clipboard or dragged into the a circuit diagram window Please remember that delete operations and move operations take place on the file system Therefore if a miniaturized circuit diagram is deleted its related file will also be deleted in the file system Creating Presentation Files This section describes how presentations can be created using a common text editor more specifically not using FluidSIM The file names of presentation files have the extension shw A shw file has the following structure The first line contains the description of the presentation which also appears in the selection box The following lines contain the numbers of the topics for the presentation in corresponding order When a shw file is created by FluidSIM the topic numbers are written within brackets followed by the appropriate name for the topic The shw file for the presentation named Exercises does appear as follows Exercises 90 1 Direct control of a double acting cylinder 91 1 Indirect control of a double acting cylinder 92 1 The logic AND function the two pressure valve 93 1 The logic OR function the shuttle valve 94 1 Memory circuit and speed control of a cylinder 95 1 The quick exhaust valve 96 1 Pressure dependent control embossing of plastic 148 Festo Didactic GmbH
25. 2 way valve in closed and open position Components whose switching status is not locked remain activated as long as the mouse button is held down Stop the simulation which also brings you to Edit Mode Select from the component library the state diagram component and place it onto the drawing area The state diagram records the state quantities of important components and depicts them graphically Move the state diagram to a free place in the drawing Drag the cylinder and drop it onto the state diagram Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 45 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Start the simulation and observe the state diagram C FluidSIMicthnoname ct Component Description Single acting cylinder Note that several state diagrams can be used in the same circuit however several components may also share the same state diagram A component is added by simply dropping it onto the state diagram If a component is dropped a second time on the diagram it will be removed from there State quantities of the following components can be recorded and displayed in the state diagram 46 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Component Cylinder Way valve Manometer Pressure or switching valve Switch The example is now finished Further editing and simulation concepts are described in the
26. 39 2 Ar supply Pressure regulator with vent hole Animation 39 38 Ar supply Pressure regulator with vent hole Animation 41 Compressed air supply Piston compressor 42 Compressed air supply Axial flow compressor 45 1 3 2 way valve ball seat 45 2 3 2 way valve ball seat 47a 37 2 way valve disc seat normally closed Animation 47 1 3 2 way valve disc seat normally closed 47 1a 37 2 way valve disc seat normally closed Animation e Topics lw Preview Cancel Help Description of the dialog box This field contains a listing of sectional views that refer to the function of single components By double clicking on a line in the list the dialog box disappears and a window with the selected information is opened The highlighted bar in the topics list can be moved by mouse click or by using the arrow keys however the highlighted bar will not respond to any movement of the scrollbars Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 99 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to the selected topic appears underneath the topics list Exercises FluidSIM provides eight practice assignments with standard exercises in the field of electro pneumatics Each assignment consists of three pictures The first picture shows the problem and the second picture shows one attempt at solving t
27. Appendix B contains the library of all FluidSIM components Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 9 1 Welcome 1 3 Conventions 10 Appendix C contains the component illustrations the animations the exercises and the educational films Appendix D contains a listing of messages that may occur while using FluidSIM along with a brief explanation for each User instructions are indented and marked with the arrow important passages begin with the symbol The symbols found on the FluidSIM toolbar are represented in this manual with the appropriate icon menu entries are shown framed function keys are represented with their appropriate key symbol For example W is the icon used to start a simulation indicates the Open entry under the File menu F9_ SO stands for function key In this manual the term clicking with a mouse means using the left mouse button It is explicitly stated when the right button is to be used Values for quantities calculated and displayed in FluidSIM are expressed in the following units Quantity Unit of measure Pressure p bar MPa Flow q l min Velocity v Opening level Voltage U Current I Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 2 Getting Started 2 1 Technical Requirements 2 2 Installation 2 2 1 Installation with Program Activation This Chapter describes how FluidSIM is installed o
28. Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 1 File This chapter contains a complete listing of the menus in FluidSIM and can be utilized as a quick reference guide The term current circuit refers to the selected circuit diagram window A selected window will always be fully visible and its title bar will be highlighted New Ctrl N DO Opens a new window to create a circuit diagram The default name for the new circuit diagram is noname ct If a circuit with this name already exists a number is appended to the title noname to create a unique file name Open Ctrl 0 Opens the File Selector dialog box which allows you to select and open a circuit diagram Save Ctrl S fal Saves the current circuit diagram The circuit diagram window remains open Opens the File Selector dialog box and you can save the current circuit under a different name This name appears in the title bar of the circuit diagram window and becomes the new name for the circuit Circuit Preview Ctrl U Bl Opens the circuit diagram preview windows Double clicking ona miniature circuit diagram will load the circuit Circuit diagrams can be selected and deleted in the preview window When saving circuit diagrams the preview window is automatically updated In the luidsim directory subdirectories can be created for the saving of circuit diagrams FluidSIM recognizes all circuit diagram directories and generates appropriate circuit diagram pr
29. Creating a New Project FluidSIM allows of including various settings and files in a project file with a unique name thereby facilitating project management When Opening a project the previously saved project settings are used as default The project menu realizes a quick access of all files that belong to a particular project Before a new project is created some preparatory actions to facilitate project management and to save several process steps at a later stage must be undertaken Open all files to be added to the new project This may include for example preview windows for often used symbols libraries as well as circuit files All files that are open when creating a new project will be automatically added to the project Select and enter a file name for the new project Project files have the extension prj and should for best results reside in the same ct subdirectory as the circuit files of the project After having entered the file name in the dialog box the system creates the project file with all open files Close all windows which you don t need right now and arrange the remaining windows according to your preferences Any closed windows that belong to the project can be opened at any time by clicking or in the project menu Save the settings and the window arrangement as default for this project by clicking Save Settings Now Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSI
30. Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Designating the elements circuit diagram Allelements should be shown in the circuit diagram in the initial position If valves have been drawn with an actuated initial position this fact is indicated for example by an arrow or for a limit switch by drawing the cam t Explain the differences between the following terms initial position and starting position Designating the elements circuit diagram The animation shows the relationship between levels in a circuit the physical positioning of roller valves and the circuit positioning of roller valves The numbering system and the connection of ports are indicated t Animations 17 1a to 17 6a show step wise circuit development Animation 17 a is a complete cycle C 3 Direct control unactuated Circuits me A single acting cylinder of 25 mm diameter is to clamp a component when a push button is pressed As long as the push button is operated the cylinder is to remain in the clamped position Discuss the circuit layout standard numbering and operation Note the circuit is shown in the initial state 18 2 Direct control actuated Since the cylinder is the only working element or actuator in the circuit it is designated 1A1 The final control element that advances the cylinder is designated 1S1 Discuss the circuit layout standard numbering and operation Note the cir
31. FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Exercise Memory circuit and speed control of a cylinder aanne Problem A double acting cylinder is to fully advance when a push button is actuated and to retract after full extensions is reached confirmed by a roller lever valve The cylinder is to continue forward even if the push button is released Speed of the cylinder is to be adjustable Solution Operating the push button 1S1 then advances the cylinder 1A1 Operation of valve 1V3 produces pressure at port 14 which switches the air to port 4 Once the cylinder travels to the limit valve 182 a pilot signal is sent to port 12 of the control valve switching the control valve if the push button valve is released If the push button is held operated after the cylinder has fully advanced it will remain advanced until valve 1S1 is released The final control element 1V3 is a memory valve and the last position is retained until a unique opposing signal is received The speed of advance and retraction is controlled by the throttle valves 1V1 and 1V2 and in both cases the speed control is by exhaust air throttling If the roller lever valve is fitted at the mid stroke position of the cylinder it will advance up to the limit valve and then retract t The memory control valve 1V3 when first fitted could be in either of two positions 14 or 12 It is not easy to predict the position of the valve when fitted If a manual override bu
32. GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 135 6 Special Functions FluidSIM P File Edit Execute Library Open anew diagram window and navigate through the menu hierarchy until you have reached the component pressure control valve with manometer Observe the preview window in the left corner while navigating eae Didactics Project View Options Window Deh amp q Find Component F3 J Mak Rectangle Circle Ellipse Pneumatic Components Electrical Components Digital Components OPC DDE Components Distance rule Parts List State Diagram Text Valve solenoid c FluidSIM symipneulsfvalvesisf8 ct 136 F gt _ _ Valve Groups Supply Elements Shutoff Valves and Flow Control Valves Pneumatically Operated Pressure Operated Switches Mechanically Operated Solenoid Operated Configurable valves Actuators rvwrowrowvwe weF VWwhawv Y Manometer ool l B R RAAKRQ A m e e h h ek A One way flow control valve Piloted operated check valve Pneumatic counter Pressure control valve with manometer Quick exhaust valve Ring sensor Shuttle valve Throttle valve Two pressure valve After a symbol has been chosen it is inserted in the current diagram and gets selected It then can be moved and connected as usual Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 9 Managing Projects
33. Hlg elo s meel 2 Mdd eI QRRQARQQA A Em gt e m mH p Total View Component Library A SE Compressed Air service u Air service unit Pressure con m SS Cylinder Sin Double actin vultiple Posit O 1 Linear Drive Linear Drive S it c FluidSIM lib 80 Files h Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 129 6 Special Functions FluidSiM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window Dahl sealo t eel S S17 ol ol sIQAQRQAQRQRQA A a gt e m mm Total View Component Library ompressed A B0Files 130 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions It is also possible to rearrange the components in the library horizontally in just a few steps FluidSimM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics eRe View Options Window H galo t Beles Sd B QQRAQQQM mm I e im mt pp Total View Component Library ompressed AV i A i it P sy Distance rule P E Way valve EN Way valve 4 HX Valve 5 uA Valve P ab 25H AE Two pressure One way flo 80Files l It is not possible for the user to add components to or delete compo nents from the standard component libraries However own libraries can be constructed at the user s will Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co
34. KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 131 6 Special Functions Building New Component In addition to the standard component libraries which show the Fluid Libraries SIM components in total view hierarchical view or according to the Flu idSIM Version 2 style new libraries can be built A sample component library has automatically been set up during the FluidSIM installation Choose from the menu the library Frequently Used Way Valves Frequently Used Way Valves w2 way walwe with 3 2 way roller lewer i Pneumatic proximit Pressunzing valve f2 Way walwe pre ww2 way impulse wa D Sit way solenoid w Sit way Solenoid w S way solenoid w S2 way solenoid i 53 way solenoid w In contrast to the FluidSIM standard libraries both the arrangement and the contents of such user defined libraries can defined by means of operations that add and delete components 132 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions Inserting Components Via Menu To display available libraries to create a new one or to rename an existing one choose the respective entry from the menu The first three entries of this menu belong to the standard libraries Below separated by a line stand the user defined libraries The bottom entries of the menu realize the functions for creating a new library New for renaming an existing user defined library Renam
35. Opens the Program Information box about FluidSIM Among others the FluidSIM version number and the number off the license connector looked up Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 165 B The Component Library In FluidSIM each component found in the component library is assigned a physical model Based on a circuit diagram FluidSIM takes all relevant separate component models and creates a total model of the system which is then processed and simulated This chapter provides a short description of each of the components in FluidSIM s component library If a component has adjustable parameters a value range is been given A number enclosed in brackets following a value range indicates the default setting for that parameter B 1 Compressed air supply Pneumatic Components The compressed air supply provides the needed compressed air It contains a pressure control valve that can be adjusted to output the desired operating pressure Supply Elements Adjustable parameters Operating pressure 0 20bar 6 bar Air service unit simplified representation The service unit is made up of a compressed air filter with water separator and a pressure control valve Adjustable parameters Operating pressure 0 20bar 5 bar Air service unit The service unit is made up of a compressed air filter with water separator and a pressure control valve Adjustable parameters Operating pressu
36. Solenoid valves Double solenoid valves 10 Solenoid valves Pilot control 11 Pilot control Circuit diagram conventions 12 Pilot control Hard wired controllers 13 Pilot control Programmable Logic Controllers Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 107 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Description of the dialog box e Available Educational Films This field contains a list of available educational films By double clicking on a line in the list the dialog box closes and the media playback starts playing the selected film e Preview When the Preview setting is activated a typical scene from the film appears underneath the list of titles 108 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Clickon Sensors and relays Signals to start the playback of the selected film FluidSiIM P File Edit Execute aE Insert Didactics Project Yiew Options Window Nels Slo sels 2 SM oI ol s QARAQQRQlM mm a mH pm Total View Component Library JJ amp Windows Media Player Sele ompressed AW Cylinder Do Distance rule Ain Way Valve S n Way valve Wo pressure Art Systems Software GmbH Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co 80 Files h Underneath the window for the media playback you will the find the control elements to start stop and wind the film A detaile
37. W Preview Cancel Help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 103 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 104 Description of the dialog box e Available Presentations This field contains a list of already created presentations e New Presentation Clicking on New Presentation opens a second dialog box for the creation of a new presentation e Edit Presentation Clicking on Edit Presentation opens a second dialog box to begin editing a presentation e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to the selected presentation appears underneath the topics list Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Presentation Available Topics Selected Topics 2 Circuit diagram and pneumatic elements 3 Control of a single acting cylinder 3a Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 3 14 Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 3 24 Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 4 Control of a double acting cylinder 4a Control of a double acting cylinder Animation 4 14 Control of a double acting cylinder Animation 4 24 Control of a double acting cylinder Animation R Surmhals of emer and sono corners Sinni 4 ill l gt iO Apiuming da vios i E e h gt Insert gt
38. a preset speed via the flow control valve 1V2 The limit switch 1S3 is deactivated and therefore even if the start button is still held the signal at port 14 is exhausted by the removal of the limit switch signal which resets the timer 1V6 until the cylinder has retracted again The cylinder reaches the limit valve 1S2 and produces a pilot signal for the time delay valve 1V5 The time delay valve opens port 2 if the preset time is reached A pilot signal is produced 6 seconds after the limit valve 1S2 is operated The 5 2 way valve switches to the initial position and the cylinder retracts and with speed controlled by the valve 1V1 The roller limit valve 1S2 is deactivated and the pilot signal to the timer 1V5 is cut off removing the signal at port 12 of the 5 2 way valve t The memory valve must be positioned manually before air is supplied to the circuit to ensure that the cylinder will be retracted initially 252 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey C 8 98 Refreshment break Extensions ere Announcement of a short break Describe the objectives of the next session indicating what activities will take place Also review the achievements of the current session Announcement of a longer break Describe the objectives of the next session indicating what activities will take place Also review the achievements of the current session C 9 No Title Lengt
39. amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 223 C Didactics Material Survey 31 Reversing valve solution An alternative method of shortening the duration of signals is to remove the air supply to the two signal valves except at the steps required Using the reversing valve 1V2 lines S1 and S2 can be activated consecutively and the signals are prevented from overlapping at the memory valves 1V1 and 2V1 f Emphasize the increased reliability of the circuit C 4 32 Air Service Units The filter is normally combined with the pressure regulator and lubricator to form a compressed air service unit The selection of the correct filter plays an important role in determining the quality and performance of the control system which is to be supplied with compressed air Refer to topic 33 for construction of the filter wen The compressed air passes through a baffle plate in the filter bowl The air is rotated and the heavier dust particles and water droplets are spun by centrifugal force against the inner wall of the filter bowl and run down the wall of the housing The air which has been precleaned then passes through the filter element The bowl must be emptied daily to prevent overflow The lower the dew point the more the water will condense and reduce the amount entrapped in the air Using refrigeration methods it is possible to achieve dew points of between 2 C and 5 C t Compare with adsorption an
40. amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 7 Help and Advanced Tips 97 1 The time delay valve The brackets and the topic names can be left out when the file is manually created l e the contents of the presentation Exercises could look like the following Exercises 90 1 9L 92 93 94 95 96 9T PPP PPP PR FluidSIM automatically inserts the brackets and topic names if you select this file in the presentation dialog box for editing purposes and then exit the dialog box by clicking on OK Network Installation of If several PCs are running in a network a complete installation of FluidSIM FluidSIM must only be performed once on the network file system Then on the local PCs merely the license information and a few configuration files are required This concept serves several purposes the saving of disk space on the local hard disks the simplification of software maintenance the quick distribution of circuit diagrams or the installation of new releases of FluidSIM The installation of the network version happens within the following steps Perform a standard installation of FluidSIM on the network file system Note that the local PCs must be authorized to read the FluidSIM files on the network file system Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 149 Help and Advanced Tips 150 Use the network option when installing FluidSIM on the other local PCs by calling the install
41. be animated in much the same way as a flip book Select a quick exhaust valve and click on Component Illustration in the menu Double click on a topic referring a sectional view that can be animated Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 93 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Topic Descriptions 94 Click on W or Execute Start to start the animation An animation can be frozen with M or by clicking on in the menu W or stops an animation whereas Ma or restarts an animation In addition there is a loop mode for animation When this mode is turned on an animation will run and repeat itself until Mi is clicked The loop mode can be activated in the dialog box for the didactics options which is opened by clicking on Didactics Options When more than one topic pertains to a component or there exist additional topics to similar components a dialog box containing a listing of these topics is opened when clicking on Component Illustration FluidSIM also provides a textual description for all topics in the didactics material If the current window contains a picture from the didactics material for example a sectional view of a component or an exercise a page with the related topic description can be opened by clicking on Topic Description Open the topic 33 by clicking on in the menu Click On Topic Description in the menu Fe
42. check the Collate to have the pages sorted automatically e Scale factor In the number field Scale factor enlargement or reduction of the circuit diagram is typed in as a percentage The print preview window then re scales the circuit diagram according to the size proportion that was given If the paper size in combination with the chosen scaling factor exceeds the printer s printing area the diagram is printed in a tiled fashion The expected number of pages is indicated in the printer preview dialog box Pressing the Fit to paper size button sets the scale factor so that the circuit diagram fills out the entire paper area e Margin adjustment In order to take the printable regions of different output devices into account or enlarge the margin of a printout an offset in mm can be defined for the left as well as the upper margin Positive values move the drawing to the right or down negative values move the drawing to the left or up 124 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 6 DXF Export e Alignment In some cases it could be useful to rotate or to mirror the drawing E g some printer drivers do not support rotating by themselves Printing begins by clicking on OK FluidSIM contains a filter module to export circuit diagram in the DXF format Hence circuit diagrams from FluidSIM can be imported into a CAD program where they can st
43. connection at the digital output If the status of the digital output is Hi a potential of 24 V is set a this connection Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 199 B The Component Library Memory bits Memory bits are designated with a M Memory bits are virtual outputs with a value at their output analog to that at their input When the simulation start is activated you can define by using the property dialog box if the output Q shall be set to Lo or to Hi independent on the input value After the simulation start the value at the output is set to the value of the input Logic level HI At the output Q you have the logic level Hi Logic level LO At the output Q you have the logic level Lo Connection digital An digital connection is a place where a digital line can be attached to To simplify the line drawing process a connection appears as a small circle in Edit Mode Note that at each digital connection its level Lo Hi can be displayed Line digital A digital line links two digital connections Note that a digital connection may be a simple digital connection or a T junction 200 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library T junction digital A T junction joins up to three digital lines thus having a single digital level Note that T junctions are introduced automatically
44. error Please save changed circuits and quit FluidSIM A program error has occurred Please save changes to any open circuit diagrams quit FluidSIM and Microsoft Windows and restart The circuit filename ct has not been saved when the last FluidSIM session was terminated improperly Shall this file be recovered FluidSIM has been terminated in an unexpected manner However a backup file was written from which an actual version of the unsaved circuit can be constructed If the question is answered with Yes a window with the recovered circuit is opened however the original circuit remains unchanged You then can decide if to whether the recovered circuit shall be saved under the original name 260 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index Symbols N 30 31 ete 52 33 gt 37 lt gt 37 43 37 ar 38 M 25 fo 27 Dy 30 151 E 22 151 5 151 44 151 8 123 152 49 153 4 33 153 52 153 El 52 153 E 58 a 160 a 160 Q 160 Al 160 E 160 Q 161 Bl 69 155 E 27 155 gt 24 155 212 nj 28 155 a 155 gt 155 gt 155 i 156 gamm 53 154 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 261 Index al Q e Q Q Ql 2 n way valve configurable 3 2 way valve ball seat disc seat lever operated pneumatically operated roller operated solenoid operated with pushbutton with selection switch 3 n way valve confi
45. ey is not available from the menu although a operation has already taken place Only selected objects can be copied to the clipboard If no objects are selected only the picture will be copied to the clipboard Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 7 Help and Advanced Tips The playback of the educational films appears jerky The playback of video sequences on any computer requires quite a bit of power Besides that enlargement of the video window requires even more complex computations The following points should be considered 1 Inthe menu of the Media Player under the menu set the size to normal 2 Exit all other programs stop all running simulations and animations in FluidSIM 3 Set the number of colors to 256 wy No educational film will start playing Video playback requires suitable hardware and software Moreover FluidSIM needs access to the movie files on the CD ROM 2 The student version of FluidSIM is being loaded each time you start although you have purchased the full version The FluidSIM CD contains both the student version and the full version of FluidSIM During the installation procedure you are asked whether the full version or the student version shall be installed ty The mouse cursor is not switching as described especially on top of connections Make sure that the option has not been activated The large mouse cursor is designed to be used with a projec
46. from a magazine If either a push button or a foot pedal is operated then the cylinder is to advance Once the cylinder has fully advanced it is to retract to the initial position A 3 2 way roller lever valve is to be used to detect forward end position of the cylinder Solution The shuttle valve is connected to the a a junction between the two manual 3 2 way valves Upon operation of one of the manual 3 2 way valves a 1 signal is generated at either input 1 of the shuttle valve This signal passes through the shuttle valve and is emitted at port 2 This operates the control valve via pilot port 14 and the cylinder advances A limit valve 1S2 senses that the cylinder has fully extended Pilot signal 2 from valve 1S2 actuates the 5 2 way valve via port 12 and the cylinder retracts The signal at port 12 is only effective if the opposing signal at port 14 is released If both of the signals produced via the push button valves are set to zero then the shuttle valve will release the pilot signal 14 back through the exhaust port of one of the 3 2 way valves In other words both the push button and the foot pedal must be inactive for retraction to occur The control valve can be a 4 2 way or 5 2 way valve and can be sized to suit the flow rate required for the cylinder speed The necessity of the shuttle valve can be explained with the slides of topic 21 248 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems
47. indicator light buzzer relay or control solenoid The short circuit must be eliminated before simulation can take place A Objects are placed outside the drawing area At least one object has been placed outside the drawing area After acknowledging the dialog box the respective objects are shown selected Either change the papersize or place the selected objects inside the marked drawing area A Open connections At least one component has an open pneumatic connection After acknowledging the dialog box all components with an open pneumatic connection are selected A Incompatible connections are superimposed When two connections are superimposed FluidSIM automatically connects them When these two connections do not go together a warning message is given A Superimposed lines At least two lines are superimposed After acknowledging the dialog box these line segments are selected Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 255 D Messages A Lines through components At least one line is passing through a component After acknowledging the dialog box the appropriate components are selected A Lines through connections At least one line is crossing through a connection to which the line is not connected After acknowledging the dialog box these lines are selected A Superimposed components At least two components are superimposed After acknowledging the dialog box these component
48. its initial position under conditions of restricted flow valve 1V1 and therefore at a reduced speed The quick exhaust valve should be fitted as near as possible to the connection of the cylinder to reduce resistance to flow 250 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 96 Exercise Pressure dependent control embossing of plastic Problem A plastic component is embossed using a die and a double acting cylinder The die is to advance and emboss the plastic when a push button is operated The return of the die is to occur when the cylinder rod has fully advanced to the embossing position and a preset pressure is reached A roller limit valve is to be used to confirm full extension The embossing pressure is adjustable and is indicated on a pressure gauge f E HEH S d eE Pm Solution The cylinder advances if valve 1V1 is switched by push button valve 1S1 The pressure on the advancing side of the cylinder is fed from a junction to the limit valve 1S2 and then in series to the sequence valve The signal port 12 at the sequence valve acts against the preset compression of the adjustable spring If the limit valve 1S2 is operated due to full extension of the cylinder and the preset value is reached then the sequence valve opens from 1 to 2 and sends a pilot signal to port 12 of the control valve 1V1 The memory valve switches and the cyli
49. jset_O FFC Address The usage of the FPC addressing mode requires the option FPC Addressing Mode enabled which can be found in the menu Options ODE Connection Modul Address E Word Address 0 Bute Address 0 Reverse Function Lo 1 Cancel Help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 85 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 13 Settings for the OPC DDE communication 86 Description of the dialog box Label Label of the DDE component This label is used from within the partner application to request or to set values in FluidSIM via DDE FPC Address If FluidSIM is coupled with an application that also provides FPC addressing support the addresses of assembly word and byte can be entered here These settings are necessary only if the option FPC mode is active Reverse Function Inverts the logical values of the DDE components Normally current flow corresponds to a logical 1 Clicking on opens the following dialog box with settings for the OPC and DDE communication Options OPC DDE Communication Properties Do not apply remote control OPC mode W Enable event buffer DDE mode Server FLSIMP Topic fic Panel FPE Addressing Mode Cancel Help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Description of the dialo
50. line between the two chosen connec tions The mouse cursor changes to the prohibited sign Q when it is not possible to draw a line between two connections Move the mouse cursor to a line In the Edit Mode the mouse cursor changes to a line selection symbol 2E when it is positioned over a line Press the left mouse button and move the line selection symbol to the left Release the mouse button 38 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Immediately the line is redrawn C FluidSIMicthnoname ct Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 39 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits The circuit diagram should look somewhat like the following one C FluidSIMicthnoname ct The circuit diagram has been completely drawn and connected Attempt to simulate this circuit Start the simulation by clicking on or under or with the F9 key Move the mouse cursor over the valve and click with the index finger on the valve 40 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits During simulation all pressures and flow rates are calculated all lines are colored and the cylinder s piston extends C FluidSIMicthnoname ct After the cylinder has been extended the pressure in the cylinder supply line must inevitably increase Thi
51. next chapter Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM State Position Position Pressure State State 47 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 1 Additional Editing Functions Setting the Paper Size 48 This chapter contains advanced concepts and functions which can be used when simulating and creating circuits with FluidSIM In addition to the commands that were introduced in section 3 3 the Edit Mode in FluidSIM provides you with a higher level of important editing functions In Edit Mode the size of the paper is indicated by a red rectangle The default setting of the paper size is DIN A4 portrait The default setting can be changed in the menu File Drawing Size Drawing Size i Faper format Standard size User defined Landscape Cancel Help The size and the orientation of the paper can be set here If the drawing size exceeds the paper size of your printer the total area of several smaller papers can be tiled with the drawing Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Undoing Editing Steps Multiple Selection For orientation purposes under additional information can be stored along with each drawing The text that is entered in description Is shown in the preview window below the respective diagram Circuit Descrip
52. of its input ports were connected Many constant Hi connections may clutter up a circuit unnecessarily and hence FluidSIM can be configured to set open input ports of the respective components always to Hi This option can be disabled of course If open input ports have been detected at the start of the simulation FluidSIM issues a warning message The display of this message can also be disabled By clicking under a dialog box appears with parameters for sound settings Options Sound r Enable Sound E 7 al W Switch ch a IY Relay W Valve Buzzer Cancel Hep Description of the dialog box Enable Sound An acoustic signal can be activated or deactivated for each of the following four component types switch relay valve and buzzer If there is no sound hardware the settings can be set but not applied Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 83 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 12 FluidSIM can exchange data with other applications thus it may coupled OPC and DDE with programmable logic controllers SPS for instance Prerequisite communication with Other for such a coupling is the ability of the partner application to provide Applications an OPC interface and to act as a so called DDE client respectively From within a FluidSIM circuit the DDE coupling is realized by means of two electrical DDE compo
53. operate a proximity switch Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 5000mm 100mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 25 810qcm 3 14 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 1 750qcm 2 72 qcm Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 181 B The Component Library Double acting cylinder with in and out piston rod The in and out piston rod of the double acting cylinder is controlled by alternating the compressed air input The cushioning can be adapted with two adjustment screws Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 5000mm 100 mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 25 810qcm 3 14 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 1 750qcm 2 72 qcm Double acting cylinder with two in and out piston rods and single trestle This twin cylinder has two in and out piston rods that move in parallel and that are coupled by a trestle The construction guarantees minimum torsion when positioning and moving tools or assemblies Moreover coming along with the same construction height the double piston rod conveys the double force as compared to standard cylinders Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 5000mm 100mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 5 1620qcm 6 28 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 2 1500 qcm 5 44 qcm 182 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Double
54. pictures sectional views exercises and educational films Functions that realize the selection of this instruction material are found under the menu One group of these functions refers to information about single selected components Another group of functions refers to ordered overviews of the didactics material allowing the selection of an interesting topic Finally it is also possible to select and link together arbitrary topics into so called presentations Appendix B The Component Library and C Didactics Material Survey offer a complete and concise summary of the instructional material in FluidSIM The following sections contain a description of the functions found under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 5 1 Information about Single Components Component Descriptions The first three entries under the menu refer to selected components and are context sensitive More precisely When a component in the current circuit diagram window is selected or all selected components are of the same type the menu entry Component Description will be enabled In the case that a photo or a further illustration exists relative the selected components the following functions can also be utilized and Component Illustration In the case that varying types of components have been selected the choice of components i
55. presentation for example when started via Component Illustration this setting defines as to whether or not the animation will automatically repeat itself Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 111 6 Special Functions This chapter develops further concepts and functions of FluidSIM 6 1 Components in FluidSIM that cannot be simulated such as texts DXF Drawing Layers import data rectangles circles state diagrams and parts lists can be assigned to one of eight drawing layers Each layer can be shown or hidden as well as set locked or unlocked These properties are defined under View Layers here also a layer can be given a name Components of FluidSIM that can be simulated are always on layer 1 Description Display Iw Cancel Help e Description The layer name is displayed in the dialog box of an object s properties instead of the layer number e Display If the option Show is disabled the respective drawing layer is invisible and of course can not be edited 112 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions e Edit If the option Edit is disabled the respective drawing layer is still visible but cannot be edited e the objects that belong to sucha locked layer can neither be selected nor moved or deleted By this concept e g a drawing frame can be protected To edit objects ona locked laye
56. quick exhaust valve incorporate features of the non return valve t Indicate the valves that include the non return function Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 215 C Didactics Material Survey 13 Flow control valves Most flow control valves are adjustable If the non return valve is fitted then the element is a one way flow control valve t Discuss the flow in both directions in both cases The pressure control valves are generally adjustable against a compression spring The sensing line for regulators is at the valve outlet and for sequence valves the sensing is before the valve i e that pressure which is to be measured t Compare the sensing line positions and flow arrows The single acting cylinder and the double acting cylinder form the basis for design variations The use of cushioning to reduce loads on the end caps and mountings during deceleration of the piston is important for long life and smooth operation Refer to topics 76 84 for construction details Rotary actuators are divided into continuous motion and limited angle of rotation The air motor is normally a high speed device with either fixed or adjustable speed control Units with limited angle of rotation are fixed or adjustable in angular distance The rotary actuator may be cushioned depending on the load and speed of operation Refer to topics 86 and 87 for construction details 216 Festo
57. retained until a new input signal is given ES Compare the sequence of operation 220 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Memory circuit 5 2 way bistable valve The valve 1V3 remains in the current position until the push button 1S2 is operated The cylinder then retracts The cylinder remains retracted until a new Signal is generated at port 14 by the valve 1S1 t Compare the sequence of operation The flow control valves throttle the exhausting air in both directions of piston motion The cylinder remains retracted until a start signal is generated at port 14 by the valve 1S1 The 5 2 way valve remains in the current position with air supplied continuously to the return side of the cylinder Discuss the situation when both 1S1 and 1S2 are operated together A cylinder piston rod is to travel at an increased speed utilizing the quick exhaust valve The forward motion of the piston rod is assisted by the release of exhausting air at the quick exhaust valve The return stroke is unchanged due to the bypass non return valve Refer to topic 65 for construction of the valve 24 A plastic component is embossed using a die powered by a double acting cylinder The die is to advance and emboss the plastic when a push button is operated The return of the die is to be effected when a preset pressure is reached The pressure is to be adjustable
58. seat is sealed and air supply port 1 is blocked The air at port 2 is exhausted to atmosphere via port 3 ES Compare the flow paths with that of the normally closed valve see topic 47 50 1 3 2 way valve single pilot normally closed The pneumatically operated 3 2 way valve is Ew operated by a directly acting signal at port 12 This is referred to as a Single pilot valve since there is only one control signal and the valve has a spring return t Note the pneumatic symbol shows direct application of the signal at port 12 50 2 3 2 way valve single pilot normally closed actuated A signal is applied at port 12 and the valve plunger z Ee is moved against the reset spring The connections 1 and 2 are then inter connected creating a signal 2 The pressure at port 12 must be sufficient to move the disc against the supply pressure ES Compare the construction of the valve to the 3 2 way disc seat valve see topic 47 51 3 2 way valve single pilot The valve ports are labeled to ensure the correct connections are made The pilot valve is available in a range of sizes depending upon the flow rate Note the need to designate and label the ports 230 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 52 3 2 way valve internal pilot normally closed To avoid high actuating force mechanically ei controlled directional valves can be equipped with an
59. spring Connection 1 is shut When the roller is driven in the opposite direction the valve is not operated In the Simulation Mode the valve can be switched manually by clicking on the component thus not requiring a cylinder to operate the valve This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Adjustable parameters Operation One of Extension Retraction Retrac tion Pressurizing valve The pressurizing valve with plunger control is operated by the surface of the cylinder cam When the plunger is operated compressed air flows freely until the nozzle is closed A signal up to the level of the boost pressure is assembled at exit connection 2 In the Simulation Mode the valve can be switched manually by clicking on the component thus not requiring a cylinder to operate the valve 170 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Pneumatic proximity switch solenoid operated A permanent solenoid found on the piston of a cylinder drives this 3 2 pneumatic directional valve and triggers the control signal The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 In the Simulation Mode the valve can be switched manually by clicking on the component thus not requiring a cylinder to operate the valve This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valv
60. switched on status Hi the output of the NOR is set to Lo If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Lo XOR exclusive OR The output Q of the XOR is Hi if the inputs are nonequivalent If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Lo NOT Negation Inverter The output Q is Hi if the input is Lo The NOT block is an input status inverter Special Functions 202 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Digital module The digital module is used for a compact embedding of a digital switching circuit into a electropneumatic circuit The digital module offers 8 electrical inputs and outputs which transfer their states to its digital switching circuit in the inner part Therefore the digital switching circuit does not need much space in the electropneumatic circuit for the display of the digital module as a rectangle with a total number of 18 connections By making a double click with the left mouse button on the digital module you come to the digital circuit in the inner part of the module A new window opens It shows the digital circuit and can be handled in the usual way The standard configuration in the inner part of a new inserted digital module is a row with 8 inputs and 8 outputs each They correspond to the inputs and outputs of the module in the electropneumat
61. switches line automatic creation color crosses connection delete Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co 58 142 200 199 119 11 149 71 if 75 256 75 256 195 139 206 260 11 189 197 61 26 81 256 53 KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index digital S 200 draw 77 electrical__ _ 186 move 8B pneumatic ___ __WJ _ G7 set type _ 55 Superimposed __ 68 255 thickness ___ 8G through component ______SSSSSSSS S S SS S SS 56 lineardrive___ BG linear drive solenoid coupling ___ COB 4 LO digital __ __ESSSSSSSSOSSSSSSCC 200 LOGO Compatibility g3 loop mode animation ___O 4 presentation __ 111 low pressure amplifier unit _______ 176 M main memory minimum s 11 reorganization __D9 S47 small ___ BO manometer 85 measuring instruments _ B55 media playback _____09 146 Media Player ___ 4G memory exceeded_ SsSsSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 59 out of SSS 200 Memory bits digital __ ___ESSSSSSSSSSSSSS 200 menu context sensitive ___ 83 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 273 Index 274 messages 55 miscellaneous 210 model formulation _J __EO SS mouse click double ___ 24 52 55 56 64 71 72 76 78 80 118 double with key 5 leff S 10 righ S 21 52 with 49 with Shift 59 NAND digital NAND With Edge Evaluation digital network default directory ___ Cid insta
62. symbol If for a category no operation mode is desired simply choose the blank symbol from the list Moreover for each side of the valve the attributes spring returned and piloted can be set e Description Enter here a name for the valve This name is used in the state diagram and in the parts list 54 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Setting Line Type Valve Body A configurable valve has at most four positions For each of the positions a valve body element can be chosen individually Such an element is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a symbol If for a position no element is desired simply choose the blank symbol from the list Initial Position This button defines the valve s initial position Sometimes also called normal position or neutral position which is the position without having any operation applied to the valve Note that this setting is only exploited if it physically does not contradict a spring returned setting possibly defined above The type of each fluidic line can be changed from the standard line type Main Line to the special line type Control Line Being in Edit Mode double clicking on a fluidic line or selecting the line and choosing the menu entry brings up a dialog box in which you can set the line type A control line
63. the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way valve with selection switch or striking button Pressing the red striking button operates the valve The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 Releasing the button has no effect the valve remains in its operating position Turning the button to the right sets the striking button back to its original position and the valve returns to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 172 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Solenoid Operated Directional Valves 5 2 way valve with selection switch Turning the selection switch operates the valve The flow passes freely from 1 to 4 Releasing the switch has no effect the valve remains in its operating position Turning the switch back to its original position allows the flow to pass freely from 1 to 2 This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way solenoid valve normally closed The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a voltage signal at the solenoid coil The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 By stopping the s
64. to 2 The valve s operating position remains until an opposite signal is received by the valve This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Adjustable parameters Initial position One of Left Right Left 5 3 way pneumatic valve mid Position closed The pneumatic valve is controlled by applying reciprocal pilot pressures at connection 14 flow passes from 1 to 4 and connection 12 flow passes from 1 to 2 By stopping the signals the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connections 1 2 and 4 are shut This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Low pressure amplifier unit 2 compartments Each of the two double level low pres sure amplifier units has the function of a 3 2 directional valve that is normally closed The signal at connection 12 is raised to a higher boost pressure level through the use of a double level am plifier and is put out by connection 2 176 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Shutoff Valves and Flow Shuttle valve Control Valves The shuttle valve is switched based on the com pressed air entering into either input connection 1 and leaving via an output connection 2 S
65. valve with flow blocked between ports 1 and 2 in the normal condition is referred to asa normally closed valve The valves are insensitive to dirt and thus have a long service life t Explain the term non overlapping with this figure and the following animation The animation sequence shows the operation the 3 2 way valve The first sequence describes the actuation and the supply of a signal from 1 to 2 The second sequence shows the closing of the disc seat and the release of air from 2 to 3 which exhausts to atmosphere t Animations 47 1a and 47 2a show a step wise operation Animation 47a shows a complete cycle repeated 3 times The 3 2 way valve with disc seat is capable of producing large flow rates The actuating force can be large due to the surface area of the disc seat t Present the physical attributes of the disc seat valve and the robust construction A 3 2 way valve with free flow between ports 1 f and 2 inthe normal condition is referred to as normally open Valves can be operated manually mechanically electrically or pneumatically The configuration of the valve head is changed to meet the actuation method Note the change of construction compared to the normally closed valve see topic 47 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 229 C Didactics Material Survey 3 2 way valve disc seat normally open actuated Upon operation of the actuating stem the disc
66. 1 to 2 After releasing the lever the valve returns to its initial position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut In the Simulation Mode the valve can be switched manually by clicking on the component thus not requiring a cylinder to operate the valve This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way roller lever valve normally open The roller lever valve is operated by pressing on the lever for example through the use of a switching cam of a cylinder Connection 1 is shut After releasing the lever the valve returns to its initial position through the use of a return spring The flow may pass through freely from 1 to 2 In the Simulation Mode the valve can be switched manually by clicking on the component thus not requiring a cylinder to operate the valve This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 169 B The Component Library 3 2 way idle return roller valve normally closed The idle return roller valve is operated when the roller is driven in a specific direction by the switching cam of a cylinder After releasing the roller the valve returns to its initial position through the use of a return
67. 5 2 way solenoid impulse valve The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a voltage signal at the solenoid coil flow passes from 1 to 4 and remains in this operating position even when the signal is cut off Only by applying an opposite signal will the valve return to its starting position flow passes freely from 1 to 2 If no signal is applied to the valve it can be manually operated This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 5 3 way solenoid valve mid Position closed The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a voltage signal at the solenoid coil flow passes from 1 to 4 or from 1 to 2 By stopping the signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connections 1 2 and 4 are shut If no signal is applied to the valve it can be manually operated This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 174 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Pneumatically Operated 3 2 way valve pneumatically operated normally Directional Valves closed The pneumatic valve is controlled by applying a pilot pressure at connection 12 The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 By stopping the signal the valve is set back t
68. 93 189 197 190 189 197 191 197 191 192 197 191 197 193 192 198 192 192 198 192 179 190 279 Index Reed contact 189 solenoid___ 293 switch off delayed break ____ 188 196 changeover __ _ 188 make y 188 196 switch on delayed break 188 196 changeover 188 make y 188 196 with roll___ C189 190 switching element table___ SSS symbol DXF 128 Symmetric Clock Generator digital __ ___ESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSCO 208 T T connection gt 3 61 T junction digital __ _ _SSSSSS 201 electrical gt 186 pneumatic ___ ___DWM9 167 table switching element ___ 6 text component general SOO C CC C 117 211 protect 7 throttle valve ___ 177 238 time delay valve ___SCC180 239 240 Timer Switch digital __ __ESSSSSSSSSSSS 207 toolbar display hide_ ___ CBD of FluidSIM 20 280 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index topic description 4 two pressure valve___ 77 235 U undo ___ AY ungroup components ___SSSSSSSSSSCSCYSD objects _ YD units see quantity__SSSSCSCCC 1 Up Down Counter digital S 208 V vacuum actuator valve___ CO vacuum suction nozzle ___ COU 185 value range exceeded___ 57 valve configurable 168 editor S 35 54 valve solenoid
69. Bectro pne Cylinder Do Distance rule TP 202 Bectro pne demo1 ct Way Valve 5 n Way valve wo pressure 9 Files j A preview window displays the circuit diagrams of a specific directory in alphabetical order accompanied by a miniature representation The name of the current directory is shown in the title bar of the preview window the files of the FluidSIM circuit diagrams contain the extension ct Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 23 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits By double clicking a directory icon you go down to the respective subdirectory In the ct subdirectory of the 1_sim_p installation additional subdirectories for diagrams can be created These subdirectories are automatically found by FluidSIM and extra directory icons are created for them Open the circuit diagram demo1 ct by double clicking on its miniature representation Circuit diagrams can also be opened using the File Selector dialog box By clicking on or choosing under the menu the File Selector dialog box will appear in which a circuit diagram can be opened by double clicking on its filename In either case the circuit diagram is opened and displayed in a new window Co FluidSiM ctidemo ct E E x 24 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits FluidSIM switches to
70. ES Show the three valve positions The 5 2 way valve has five ports and two i positions The 5 2 way valve is used for the control of cylinders primarily as a final control element In pneumatic valves the gap between spool and housing bore should not exceed 0 002 0 004 mm The valve is shown here with pilot pressure applied at port 12 ES Compare the construction with the disc seat valve Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 233 C Didactics Material Survey 59 2 5 2 way valve longitudinal slide valve To avoid damage to seals the ports can be ai distributed around the circumference of the housing The actuation travel is considerably larger than with seat valves The valve is shown here with pilot pressure at 14 Discuss the load conditions on the O rings The valve can be mounted onto a common sub base for supply and exhaust air This compact arrangement also ensures adequate flow is available to the valve E Discuss the DIN ISO 5599 1 standard for 5 port valves wx A method of sealing the 5 2 way valve is to seo use a Suspended disc seat with a relatively small switching movement The disc seat seal connects the 1 port to either the 2 port or the 4 port The 5 2 way double air pilot valve has the characteristic of memory control ES Compare the suspended disc seat construction to the longitudinal slide principle See topic 59 The last switched position is
71. ES Refer to topic 72 for construction of the valve Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 221 C Didactics Material Survey 25 Time delay valve circuit A double acting cylinder is to glue components The push button operates the clamping cylinder and trips a roller lever valve The cylinder is to remain fully extended for a time of 6 seconds and then immediately retracts to the initial position A new Start cycle is only possible after the cylinder has fully retracted The cylinder advance is to be Slow and the retraction adjustable but fast Refer to topic 75 for construction of the valve Sequential circuit aw A Sequential circuit has the following charac teristics when a 3 2 way push button valve is operated cylinder 1A1 extends Confirmation is required at each step of the sequence The se quence is A B A B There is no signal overlap with the circuit Confirmation is required that cylinder 2A1 is retracted before start of the cycle The sequence is A B A B The valves 2S2 and 1S3 are initially operated There is no signal overlap at the final control elements 1V2 and 2V2 ES Discuss the relationship between the circuit and the distance step diagram It is necessary to identify the points in the circuit where signal overlap occurs on the 5 2 way valves 1V2 and 2V2 With this distance step diagram the circuit design using roller valves cannot operate due to signal o
72. Eeen connection 24V E PRT Wake such PTY Nalwe selena Rey TAL Sinale aing einer a SfZ way valve K1 1Y K1 1At w The parts list component analyzes all components of the diagram and generates table with columns for the component identifications and the component designations In this connection FluidSIM uses existing labels and texts as component identifications The sorting of the table can be customized to the user s liking moreover the parts list can be exported as a text file Also note that more than one parts list component can be inserted in a diagram 120 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions Properties of Parts Lists Double click on a parts list component or select a parts list component and click on inthe menu Parts List Listing Accumulated Farts List i Single Position Parts List Sort lines Leave unsorted Designation Number Ascending Designation Number Descending Component Description Ascending Component Description Descending Layer 1 Cancel Help Description of the dialog box Parts List With the Accumulated Parts List option enabled all components of the same type become comprised into a single row As a consequence the first column of the parts list component shows the number of the comprised components With the Single Position Parts List
73. FESTO FluidSIM 3 6 Pneumatics User s Guide FluidSIM P SEE File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window Hig Slo sels E SM ol oll e QRQAQQQAA alm n mam mi mw Total View Component Library fel Windows Media Player BR i C FluidSIMict DEMO1 CT DET ES A S 5 Compressed Air service u Ai Single acting Linear Drive Linear Drive Linear Cylinder dou Cylinder Do Cyling T H Druchne fgeral Art Systems Software GmbH Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co 398029 GB 04 04 FluidSIM was launched at the Knowledge based Systems Department of the University of Paderborn Concept and development of FluidSIM 3 Pneumatics is based on research work carried out by Dr Daniel Curatolo Dr Marcus Hoffmann and Dr habil Benno Stein Order No 398029 Description HANDBUCH Designation D HB FSP3 GB Edition 4 2004 Author Art Systems Layout Art Systems Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG D 73770 Denkendorf 1996 2004 Internet www festo com didactic e mail did festo com Art Systems Software GmbH D 33102 Paderborn 1995 2004 Internet www art systems com www fluidsim com e mail info art systems com The copying distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents to others without expressed authorization is prohibited Offenders will be held liable for the payment of damages A
74. IM digital components can be used inside and outside a digital module If a digital input is used inside a digital module you can determine the input connector of the digital module in question with which the digital input shall be linked by allocating a number 10 to 17 If there is an analog signal of more than 10V at the chosen input of the digital module the digital input is set to HI If a digital input is used outside a digital module there is an additional analog electrical connection at the digital input If there is an analog signal of more than 10V at this connection the digital input is set to Hi As an alternative you can click on the digital input with the left mouse button in order to set it to Hi Another click resets the value to Lo Digital output Digital outputs are designated with an Q The output connects a digital signal through from its input to its output In FluidSIM digital components can be used inside and outside a digital module If a digital output is used inside a digital module you can determine the output connector of the digital module in question with which the digital output shall be linked by allocating a number Q0 to Q7 If the status of the digital output is Hi a potential of 24V is set at the corresponding output connector of the digital module If a digital output is used outside a digital module there is an additional analog electrical
75. KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Vacuum suction nozzle The vacuum suction nozzle creates its vacuum based on the ejector principle In this case compressed air flows from connection 1 to 3 creating a vacuum at connection 1v A sucker can be connected to the vacuum connection 1v Stopping the input of compressed air at connection 1 stops any suction also Sucker The sucker can be used in connection with the vacuum suction nozzle to suck in objects The sucking in of objects can be simulated in Flu idSIM 3 Pneumatics by clicking on the component when in the Simulation Mode Air motor The air motor transforms pneumatic energy into mechanical energy Measuring Instruments Manometer The manometer displays the pressure at its connection Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 185 B The Component Library B 2 Electrical connection OV Electrical Components OV connection of the power supply Power Supply Electrical connection 24V 24V connection of the power supply Connection electrical An electric connection is a place where an electric line can be attached to To simplify the line drawing process a connection appears as a small circle in Edit Mode Note that at each electric connection values for the voltage and current can be displayed Line electrical A electrical line links two electrical connections Note that a electrical connection ma
76. Library One way flow control valve The one way flow control valve is made up of a throttle valve and a check valve The check valve stops the flow from passing in a certain direction The flow then passes though the throttle valve The cross section of the throttle is adjustable via a regular screw In the opposite direction the flow can pass through the check valve Adjustable parameters Opening level 0 100 100 Pressure control valve with manometer The pressure control valve regulates the supplied pressure based on the adjustable operating pressure and the variations in the pressure The manometer displays the pressure at connection 2 Adjustable parameters Operating pressure 0 20bar 4 bar Pneumatic counter The counter registers pneumatic signals starting at a predetermined number and counting backwards If zero is reached then the counter releases an output signal This output signal continues until the counter is reset either by hand or from at signal at connection 10 Adjustable parameters Counter 0 9999 3 Ring sensor The ring sensor is a non contact pneumatic signal output module It is supplied with low pressure at connection 1 If due to an object the entering air flow is disturbed a low pressure signal will be put out by connection 2 To simulate an object in the air flow as presented above simply click on the component during Fluid SIM Simulation Mode 178 Fe
77. M 137 6 Special Functions Entering Project Properties Adding Files to a Project Removing Files from a Project Opening Project Files 138 To enter project data select from the menu The text entered in the description field will be displayed in the status line of the main window while the project is open Project Description User Client Cancel Help To add a new symbol a library or a circuit file to a project open or activate the appropriate window then click in the menu Depending on whether the window is a circuit file or a preview window it is automatically added to Files Overviews and respectively To remove a symbol a library or a circuit file from a project open or activate the appropriate window Then click Delete Current Window in the menu To open the files and previews overviews of a project go to the menu and click Files Overviews Or Presentations whatever is appropriate Alternatively you may open the files by selecting Open from the file menu or by selecting them from the list of files that were last opened by selecting them from preview windows or by using Drag and Drop in the File Manager or Windows Explorer Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 10 FluidSIM distinguishes between three types of settings global settings Saving Settings circuit diagram specific settings and window sp
78. Mnal contol slemant 3 Cari mi ug rak Delete Description of the dialog box e Description In this text field a short description of the presentation can be entered This text may consist of up to 128 characters and will appear with the other presentations the next time the presentation dialog box is opened Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 105 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics e Available Topics This field contains a list of all available topics dealing with Pneumatics Basics Working Principles and Exercises Moreover there exist two pictures that can be used to announce a refreshment and a lunch break respectively A double click ona line in the Available Topics list inserts this line in the Selected Topics list above the highlighted bar In this way a presentation can be created or altered Moreover a user can integrate his own circuit diagrams DXF files BMP and WMF picture files or even multimedia files such as sounds or video clips To do so click on User File A dialog box opens that allows for the selection of the desired data source on the file system e Selected Topics This field contains a list of topics chosen for the current presentation e Insert Clicking on Insert is the same as double clicking a line in the Available Topics list The selected line in Available Topics will be i
79. SSS 5 designation of connections ___ O 15 directional valve 214 flow control valve ___ C 16 linear actuator __ CWC 216 method of actuation __ S non return valve ____SSS S C S numbering system __ 217 pressure control valve 216 rotary actuator _______OO 216 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 267 Index supply component _______ S __ 214 dialog project ___ 1388 dialog box diagram _ __ AY drawing layers __ 112 drawing size____SSSSSS CSS CSSSSSSCSCSCSCSC FB DXF symbol ___ 18 ellipse___ 15 exporting parts lists 122 import DXF file 126 label ____ 75 paper size gt 48 parts list__ _ S 121 rectangle gt _ 113 valve editor 35 54 didactics actuators GI animation speed ___SSSSCC 110 basic pneumatics ___ESSS S CCC2 12 circuits __ 17 component description __ CBD component photo 90 diagram symbols ____SSSSSSSFSSSCSCSC lt TYG educational film____ 107 253 exercise ___ 100 exercises GA extensions ___ _ 253 pneumatics basics ____ 6 presentation __WJWJ _LU J W__________ idO3 presentations __ 5A sectional view _______ C CC 99 110 settings __ SSS 110 topic description ____ OG valves 28 268 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index differential pressure sw
80. Style There are three types of grid to choose from Point Cross or Line e Display Grid This selection displays or hides the background grid Grouping Objects If objects shall be subsumed under a single group select them and click Edit Group Groups can be nested The objects of a group can be selected moved deleted or copied only all at once However component properties can be edited individually as usual by either double clicking the object or choosing the respective entry in the component s context menu 58 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Ungrouping Objects 4 2 Additional Simulation Functions Simultaneous Actuation of Several Components Switching to the Edit Mode Editing and Simulating in Parallel To ungroup a collection of objects click Edit Ungroup Note that only the outermost group is resolved repeated ungrouping will resolve nested groups This section describes in detail additional functions that apply to the simulation of circuit diagrams During the Simulation Mode it is sometimes necessary to actuate more switches or valves simultaneously It is possible in FluidSIM to simulate just such an actuation by means of setting a component ina permanently actuated state A button or a manually operated valve will become permanently actuated when clicking on it while holding down
81. _ JP 256 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 265 Index 266 ungroup compressed air filter compressed air supply axial flow compressor delivery distribution general piston compressor within circuit computer power connection close digital electrical general incompatible mechanical open pneumatic properties quantities superimposed Connection Digital context menu context sensitive counter electrical pneumatic current path numbering cycle cylinder control distance rule problem Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co 59 224 227 226 227 166 227 41 25 60 56 64 200 186 37 255 210 68 255 256 167 56 64 64 68 255 83 21 52 89 194 178 62 115 212 213 257 KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index double acting 181 183 213 241 242 mounting arrangements 23 multi position __ 183 Seals __ 4D 243 single acting ___EE CCO181 212 213 241 smooth movement __________E C C C 82 tandem double acting___SS SCSC CSSSSC W 2 4 D DDE communication BA BE py 95 options ___ BG out ___ 95 de installation____SSSsSsSSSsSS 7 default directory ____ESS S SSSSCCCCCUC L139 delay switches _d1838 196 delay valve __ 39 240 detent switch break ___ OD changeover 1092 make OT diagram new GB print tiled __ GB diagram symbol check valve ____S
82. a manual operation with snap in and select the spring returned option in the right field Close the dialog box via OK Since the connection 3 of the valve serves as air discharge an exhaust should be assigned to it Double click the connection 3 A dialog box opens in which a terminator can be chosen by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a symbol Select the third symbol the simple exhaust and close the dialog Now the valve should look as follows 36 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Move the mouse cursor over the left cylinder connection In Edit Mode the mouse cursor changes to a cross wires pointer gt when it is above a component connection Press the left mouse button while the mouse cursor is above the cylinder connection Move the mouse cursor and notice how the cross wires pointer gains arrows gt Keep pressing the mouse button and move the cross wires pointer lt gt to the upper valve connection Notice how the arrows on the cross wires pointer turn inward amp gt Release the mouse button Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 37 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Immediately a line appears between the two chosen connections C FluidSIMicthnoname ct FluidSIM automatically draws a
83. a time if this is the case check to see that only one component is selected Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 143 7 Help and Advanced Tips 144 ty There is no pressure drop in the circuit although a T connection is apparently open T connections are considered to be different from other connections As an aid in drawing they must not be provided with blind plugs because they are automatically closed if no line is connected The simulation time runs irregularly although the slow motion factor has been set to 1 1 and Keep real time has been activated Both a complex circuit diagram and a slow computer could be reasons for the inability of FluidSIM to guarantee adherence to real time At certain connections arrows for the flow direction are not displayed The option has been activated The arrows only appear when a connection actual has a flow passing through it This situation is not to be confused with a high pressure at a connection The animation is not repeated although the Loop option has been activated The Loop option only applies to an animation that is not contained in part of a presentation 2 FluidSIM is not behaving as expected and you have already exited Microsoft Windows and started FluidSIM new again many times Highly likely is that temporary files are corrupt Attempt to completely delete the contents of the 1 sim _ p tmp directory
84. above for opening FluidSIM files you can also open files by entering an appropriate command line Once in the Start menu click on and enter the file name after the program name While working with FluidSIM particular information is cached in the memory for performance purposes In some cases it is desirable to free up memory or to force a window refresh By pressing the key FluidSIM reorganizes its memory removes the cached data rebuilds the internal data structures and refreshes all windows If the topmost window is a circuit diagram preview window the contents of the corresponding directory will also be read as new If your computer is equipped with an audio playback facility sounds can be played during the changeover of relays switches and valves or during the activation of a buzzer You can add your own sounds to replace the preselected ones by replacing the sound files in the snd directory The sound file for the switches and relays is named Switch wav the sound file for a valve is named valve wav and the sound file for the activation of the buzzer is named horn wav Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 147 7 Help and Advanced Tips File Operations via Preview Aside from opening circuit diagrams by double clicking on a circuit s Windows miniature representation a preview window does also provide some File Manager functionality Analogous to the Edit Mode for objects in a circuit diagram
85. acting cylinder with two in and out piston rods and double trestle This twin cylinder has two in and out piston rods that move in parallel and that are coupled by a double trestle The construction guarantees minimum torsion when positioning and moving tools or assemblies Moreover coming along with the same construction height the double piston rod conveys the double force as compared to standard cylinders Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 5000mm 100 mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 5 1620qcm 6 28 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 2 1500 qcm 5 44 qcm Multiple position cylinder By connecting two cylinders of same piston diameter but different maximum stroke three piston stop positions can be realized From the first stop position the third stop can be reached either directly or via the intermediate stop Note that the maximum stroke of the second piston must be larger than the preceding one When moving back an intermediate stop requires a particular control The shorter maximum stroke is half of the other maximum stroke Adjustable parameters Max stroke 1 2000mm 100 mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Intermediate Stop 0 Piston position mm 0mm Piston Area 0 25 810qcm 3 14 qcm Piston Ring Area 0 1 750qcm 2 72 qcm Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 183 B The Co
86. alve The various piston seal arrangements are shown The double cup seal materials used are Perbunan for 20 C to 80 C Viton for 20 C to 190 C Teflon for 80 C to 200 C i Emphasize correct temperature range selection for reliability 242 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 82 Cylinder seals 2 The various piston seal arrangements are shown The double cup seal materials used are Perbunan for 20 C to 80 C Viton for 20 C to 190 C Teflon for 80 C to 200 C t Emphasize correct temperature range selection for reliability The type of mounting is determined by the manner in which the cylinder is to be fitted to a machine or fixture The cylinder can be designed with a permanent type of mounting if it does not have to be altered at any time Alternatively the cylinder can utilize adjustable types of mounting which can be altered by using suitable accessories on the modular construction principle Discuss application examples for each type of mounting This design features the characteristics of two B double acting cylinders forming a single unit This increases the effective piston area of the unit for high force applications It is suitable for applications where a large force is required but the cylinder diameter is restricted ES Compare the double acting cylinder in topic 78 The rotary actuator is compact with hig
87. alve body is switched Adjustable parameters Nominal pressure 0 6 0 25 bar 0 25 bar Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 179 B The Component Library Time delay valve normally closed The time delay valve is made up of a pneumatically operated 3 2 way valve a one way flow control valve and small air accumulator When the necessary pressure is reached at the control connection 12 of the unit the 3 2 way valve switches and the flow passes freely from 1 to 2 Adjustable parameters Opening level 0 100 100 Time delay valve normally open The time delay valve is made up of a pneumatically operated 3 2 way valve a one way flow control valve and small air accumulator When the necessary pressure is reached at the control connection 10 of the unit the 3 2 way valve switches and stops the flow from passing between 1 and 2 Adjustable parameters Opening level 0 100 100 Stepper module type TAA The stepper module is made up of a memory unit 3 2 way impulse valve an AND and an OR component a viewable announcement and an auxiliary manual operation Adjustable parameters Initial position One of Left Right Left Stepper module type TAB The stepper module is made up of a memory unit 3 2 way impulse valve an AND and an OR component a viewable announcement and an auxiliary manual operation
88. and the second part functions as a reference book The user s guide contains chapters that introduce the user to FluidSIM By following the chapters in order the user will understand how to operate FluidSIM The reference part contains a complete listing of the FluidSIM functions the component library the didactics material and the FluidSIM messages User s Guide Chapter 2 describes the computer requirements for FluidSIM the installation process and the meaning of the supplied files Chapter 3 contains small examples of circuit diagrams showing how they can be simulated and how new circuit diagrams can be created Chapter 4 introduces advanced concepts of FluidSIM Examples include the linking of pneumatic and electric components the possible settings for simulation and the testing of a circuit diagram Chapter 5 shows additional educational concepts In particular FluidSIM enables a user to pop up a component s technical description to start animations or to play a film with related information Chapter 6 describes special functions of FluidSIM including how to print and export circuit diagrams along with the rearrangement of the component library Chapter 7 deals specifically with help for questions concerning the use of FluidSIM It also includes tips for the advanced user Reference Appendix A contains a complete listing of FluidSIM menus and is intended to be used as a quick reference for all FluidSIM functions
89. ard a component and out of or away from a component are used An arrow may also be used to display direction FluidSIM uses both representations Quantity Direction indicator Flow Sign arrow Velocity Sign Current Sign The arrow as a direction of flow indicator can be turned on or off by clicking under View Display Flow Direction The arrow for the direction of flow will be shown clear the component connection that is as long as the flow is other than zero If the total value of a quantity is extremely near to zero 0 0001 no numerical value will be displayed Rather the symbol 0 for a small positive value or 0 for a small negative value is shown Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 65 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 6 The state diagram records the state quantities of important components Displaying State and depicts them graphically Diagrams Note that several state diagrams can be used in the same circuit however several components may also share the same state diagram A component is added by simply dropping it onto the state diagram Ifa component is dropped a second time on the diagram it will be removed from there Being in Edit Mode click on Edit Properties The following dialog box opens State Diagram Display Interval Start O Sec End 1000 Sec M Adjust automatically Log File File P
90. as expired The output is reset to Lo when the status at the input is Lo Adjustable parameters On delay time 0 100s 3s Off delay The output is not reset until a configured time has expired When the input status turns to Hi the output Q is switched instantaneously to Hi If the status at input Trg changes from Hi to Lo the off delay Starts After expiration of the configured time the output is reset to Lo off delay When the input Trg is switched on and off again the off delay restarts The input R Reset is used to reset the delay time and the output before the configured time has expired Adjustable parameters Off delay time 0 100s 8s 204 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library On Off delay An output with on off delay is switched on after a specified time and is reset on expiration of a second specified time As soon as the status at input Trg changes from Lo to Hi the configured on delay time starts If the status at input Trg remains Hi at least for the duration of the configured time the output Q is set to Hi on expiration of the on delay time the output follows the input on delayed If the status at input Trg changes again to Lo before the configured on delay time has expired the time is reset When the status at input returns to Lo the configured off delay time
91. ath Increment 1s 110s 17100 1 1000 Record state changes only Color T Fill area a Layer 1 ka Cancel Help 66 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Description of the dialog box e Display Interval Defines start and end point in time for state value recording These boundaries must not be known prior to a simulation but can be set afterwards since FluidSIM records always all state values during the entire simulation period If the Adjust automatically option is enabled boundaries of the time interval are ignored The timeline is scaled such that the entire simulation time is always displayed e Log File The state values be written to a file To enable this option enter the complete path of a file and set a reasonable step width Note that a large amount of data can be written the step width is very small Hence if necessary shorten the simulation interval or increase the step width If the option Record state changes only is enabled FluidSIM lists only values if at least one state variable incurred a state change This option simplifies the detection of interesting simulation points e Color Defines the color of the diagram It is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a color e Fill Area Defines whether the entire diagram or o
92. ation program as follows setup exe N During a local installation the installation program asks for the network path of the FluidSIM bin directory Thus FluidSIM must have been installed on the network file system before any local installation can be performed An aside The PC used during the FluidSIM standard installation on the network file system also reads and writes the FluidSIM configuration files on the network Moreover a FluidSIM de installation from this PC will delete the FluidSIM program files and consequently FluidSIM is no longer available on the network If these side effects are to be avoided the network installation of FluidSIM can be performed manually Install FluidSIM without the network option on a local PC using its local hard drive Copy the entire FluidSIM directory on the network file system De install FluidSIM from the local PC The license connector will be credited with the license and the FluidSIM files reside on the network without having wasted a license Now perform the local installation procedure as described above If local PCs are not equipped with a CD ROM drive and if these PCs have no access to a CD ROM drive of some other PC the educational films may also be played from the network file system If sufficient disk space is left on the network file system the movie files can be copied to the installation folder during the setup procedure Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and
93. atures A blind plug is indicated by a crossbar an exhaust is indicated by its respective DIN symbol The content of windows can be enlarged by clicking on QJ or or reduced by using QJ or View Zoom Out The short cut keys for this function are and respectively If your mouse device is equipped with a mouse wheel you can roll the wheel while holding down _key to zoom in and out respectively If you click on QJ or Zoom by Rubber Band and then draw a rectangle with the rubber band the selected area will be shown enlarged You can also switch between the current and previous view of a window by clicking on or View Previous View J or fits the entire circuit to the window or Standard Size Shows the circuit diagram without enlargement or reduction Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 57 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Background Grid By clicking on E the background grid is shown By clicking under Options Grid a dialog box appears that allows you to select between grid types and line resolution Options Grid m Width Style Coarse Point Medium Cross Fine i Line l Display Grid Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Width The grid width defines how close together the lines of the grid should be You can choose between Coarse Medium or Fine o
94. by FluidSIM when dropping the line drawing cursor onto another line in Edit Mode Basic Functions AND The output Q of the AND is only Hi when all inputs are Hi that is if they are closed If an input pin of this module is not connected its status is automatically Hi Edge triggered AND The output Q of the edge triggered AND is only Hi when all inputs are Hi and if at least one input was Lo in the previous cycle If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Hi NAND AND not The output Q of the NAND is only Lo when all inputs are Hi that is if they are closed If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Hi NAND With Edge Evaluation The output Q of the NAND with edge evaluation is only Hi if at least one input is Lo and if all inputs were Hi in the previous cycle If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Hi OR The output Q of the OR is only Hi if at least one input is Hi that is if itis closed If an input pin of this block is not connected its status is automatically Lo Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 201 B The Component Library NOR OR not The output Q of the NOR is only Hi when all inputs are Lo that is if they are switched off As soon as any input is
95. ck of Educational Films__ ___ 07 5 5 Settings for Didactics ON Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 3 Contents 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 7 1 7 2 A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 B 1 B 2 B 3 B 4 B 5 Ca C2 Special Functions Drawing Layers Graphic Primitives Text Components and Identifications Parts Lists Printing a Window s Contents DXF Export DXF Import Using and Organizing Component Libraries Managing Projects Saving Settings Help and Advanced Tips The Most Frequently Occurring Problems Tips for the Advanced User FluidSIM Menus File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window The Component Library Pneumatic Components Electrical Components Electrical Components American Standard Digital Components Miscellaneous Didactics Material Survey Basics Diagram Symbols 112 112 113 117 119 123 125 126 129 137 139 142 142 146 151 151 153 155 156 157 157 159 160 163 165 165 166 166 186 195 199 210 212 212 214 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM Contents C3 C 4 CS C6 Gar C 8 Co C10 D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 Circuits Air Service Units Valves Actuators Exercises Extensions Educational Films Standard Presentations Messages Electrical Errors Drawing Errors O
96. ction mechanical Miscellaneous A mechanical connection constitutes a place holder for the label of a valve solenoid To simplify clicking a mechanical connection appears as a small circle in Edit Mode Miscellaneous Valve solenoid The valve solenoid switches the valve By means of a label the valve solenoid can be linked to a valve that is solenoid operated Valve solenoid ladder The valve solenoid switches the valve By means of a label the valve solenoid can be linked to a valve that is solenoid operated Distance rule The distance rule is a device for attaching switches at the cylinder The labels at the distance rule define links to the actual proximity switches or limit switches in the electrical circuit Status indicator In Edit Mode the status indicator is automatically displayed at those components that are actuated in the circuit s initial position Cam switch In Edit Mode the cam switch is automatically displayed at those mechanically operated way valves that are actuated in the circuit s initial position 210 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Text The concept of text components in FluidSIM gives the user a way in which to describe components in diagrams assign identification texts or to provide commentary on the diagram The text and the appearance of text components can be customized to the user s liking State diagram
97. ction to Simulating and Creating Circuits The following chapter is set up in the form of a tutorial to introduce the user to important FluidSIM functions At the end the user should be comfortable designing and simulating circuit diagrams Start FluidSIM via the Start Menu under Program Files Festo Didactic After a few seconds the main window from FluidSIM should appear on your screen FluidSiM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project Yiew Options Window Deals olo steele E S170 ol QRQAQQQA a gt I e gt m gt Total View compenent Library E Bx ompressed Ai State Diagram Distance rule S n Way Valve Art Systems Software GmbH Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG 80 Files A Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 19 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits The left hand side shows the component library of FluidSIM in its total view it contains pneumatic and electrical components for the creation of new circuit diagrams The menu bar at the top of the window lists all the functions needed for the simulation and creation of circuit diagrams The toolbar beneath this menu displays frequently used menu functions The toolbar contains the following nine groups of functions 1 20 0 g a a creating new circuit diagrams previewing a circuit diagram opening and saving circuit diagrams 8 printing the contents of the window f
98. cuit is shown in the actuated state Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 217 C Didactics Material Survey 19 1 Indirect control unactuated A large diameter single acting cylinder is to extend upon operation of a push button valve The valve is situated at a remote and distant position The cylinder is to retract once the remote push button is released Discuss the circuit layout standard numbering and operation Note the circuit is shown in the initial state 19 2 Indirect control actuated wx The signal at the pilot port 12 remains as long as the push button is held down This is an indirect push button control of the cylinder If the push button is released the spring return closes the 3 2 way valve and removes the pilot signal at the control valve t Discuss the circuit layout standard numbering and operation Note the circuit is shown in the actuated state The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to advance when a 3 2 way push button valve and a roller lever valve are actuated If either of the actuations is released then the cylinder is to return to the initial position t Discuss the circuit layout standard numbering and operation The inputs of the two pressure valve is connected to the outputs of the two 3 2 way valves Upon operation of the push button 1S1 a signal is generated at the left side of input 1 of the two pressure valve The signal is blocke
99. cuits The following circuit diagram contains mistakes of type 1 to 3 Co F lindSIMictinoname ct CEE Click on MJ or Check Superficially Message boxes should now appear which inform the user of the graphic mistakes After the instructions you may decide if the circuit should be simulated anyway Fluids i ep CAFluidSIM cttp101 P_G_O6 CT i There have been warnings Start simulation anyway es Ho Help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 69 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 8 In the same way FluidSIM allows you to create pneumatic circuit Coupling Pneumatics diagrams the software also allows you to design electrical circuits The Electrics and Mechanics components for the electrical circuits can be found in the component library and dragged from there to be inserted on the drawing area Electrical components are connected in the same way that fluidic components are The following illustration shows a small example Create this circuit diagram on your computer Start the simulation and observe that the indicator light is illuminated There are also electrical components that link electrical circuits with pneumatic circuits These linking components include switches that are pneumatically operated and solenoids that control directional valves 70 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in S
100. cuss the advantages of the shown solution against series connection Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 235 C Didactics Material Survey Shuttle valve This non return element has two inputs 1 and one output 2 If compressed air is applied to one input the valve seat seals off the opposing input and the air flows to the output 2 Note the similarity in construction to the two pressure valve Compare the two pressure valve construction see topic 63 64 2 Shuttle valve If compressed air applied to one input 1 the valve a seat seals off the opposing input and the air flows to the output 2 This valve incorporates the logic function OR A signal at either input 1 generates a signal at output 2 ES Refer to topic 21 for the circuit example Non return valves can stop the flow completely in one direction In the opposite direction the flow is free with a minimal pressure drop due to the resistance of the valve The one way blocking action can be effected by cones balls plates or diaphragms ES Discuss the relationship between pressure to open and the spring size Quick exhaust valves are used to increase the piston speed of cylinders Lengthy return times can be avoided particularly with single acting cylinders To reduce resistance to flow the air is expelled to atmosphere close to the cylinder and through a large orifice ES Refer to topic 23 for the circuit examp
101. d absorption drying 224 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Air drying absorption Absorption drying is a purely chemical process The moisture in the compressed air forms a compound with the drying agent in the tank This causes the drying agent to break down it is then discharged as a fluid at the base of the tank The drying agent must be replenished at a rate which is dependent on the compressed air temperature water content and flow rate t Compare with adsorption drying wx The lowest equivalent dew points down to 90 C can be achieved by means of adsorption drying In this process the compressed air is passed through gel and the water is deposited on the surface i e it is adsorbed t Compare with absorption drying 37 As a rule the compressed air which is generated should be dry and free of oil For some compo nents lubricated air is damaging for others it is undesirable and for power components it may in certain cases be necessary Lubrication of the air should therefore be limited to the sections of the plant which require it Refer to picture of topic 32 for general arrangement Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 225 C Didactics Material Survey 38 Air lubricator Air passing through the lubricator causes a pressure drop between the oil reservoir and the upper part of the lubricator This
102. d by the two pressure valve No output is given at 2 Discuss the logic function AND Refer to the following topic for additional conditions 218 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Two pressure valve s If the roller lever valve 1S2 is also operated then the two pressure valve will produce a 1 signal at port 2 which operates the control valve via pilot port 1V1 against the return spring and the cylinder advances t Compare this result to the following circuit If the condition states that either of two push buttons are to advance a cylinder the inexperi enced designer may attempt to use a junction for the output signals of 1S1 and 1S2 The circuit is not functional due to the escape of air through the exhaust ports of the valves Discuss the sequence of circuits for the shuttle valve s If push button 1S1 is operated the air escapes to atmosphere through the exhaust port of 1S2 The air takes the easiest path and the pressure will be very low and inadequate to operate the valve 1V1 This is an inadequate solution to the problem A shuttle valve is required ES Compare the topic with the previous one The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to advance when either of two 3 2 way push buttons are actuated If both push buttons are then released the cylinder is to retract The shuttle valve is incorporated at the junction and the ci
103. d description of the media playback is available under the standard Microsoft Win dows help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 109 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 5 5 Settings for Didactics 110 By clicking on Didactics Options a dialog box appears that contains the settings for didactics Options Didactics Animation Speed Slow M Spool Presentation f Manually Automatically after I 1 Seconds Loop Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Animation Speed This setting defines the speed at which the animations should run e Spool Presentation A presentation in FluidSIM can be set to automatically run For this the setting Automatically after Seconds must be activated The time span that can be entered defines how long FluidSIM waits before switching to the next topic of the presentation By clicking on bail the presentation will immediately change to the next topic in the presentation With the setting set to Manually no automatic switching will take place during the presentation Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics e Loop Defines whether a running presentation is reset and started over again after all topics have been displayed This is known as loop mode If an animation is running unattached to a
104. d onto the rectangle s border the mouse pointers becomes a resize indicator gt or y Now the rectangle can be resized as indicated by holding down the left mouse button Color Defines the color of the rectangle s border A color is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a color Fill Area Defines whether the entire area or only the border of the rectangle is colored Line Style Defines the line style of the rectangle A line style is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a style Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions e Layer Defines the drawing layer of the rectangle The drawing layer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on the settings of drawing layer the rectangle may not be visible or may not be selectable To display an invisible rectangle or to change its properties in such a case the drawing layer must be activated via the menu View Layers Ellipses By selecting an ellipse and clicking on Edit Properties or by simply double clicking it its property dialog box is opened Ellipse Center 74 Radius rs Bz Center y Bz Radius ry 40 Starting Angle O Ending Angle 0 Color ic Line Style 7 Layer E Cancel Help Description of the d
105. der has a small capacity the operation can be directly controlled by a push button control valve with spring return On operating the push button the air passes through the valve from port 1 to the port 4 and advances the piston rod On release of the push button the valve spring returns the control valve to its initial position and the cylinder retracts Air escapes from the cylinder via the exhaust port Since the cylinder is the only working element or actuator in the circuit it is designated 1A1 The final control element that advances the cylinder is designated 1S1 t f the push button is pressed for a very short period the cylinder only partially advances and then retracts since the spring resets the control valve as soon as the push button is released In order to achieve full extension in this case the push button must be held down until the cylinder moves fully forward Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 245 C Didactics Material Survey 246 EA Exercise Indirect control of a double acting cylinder Problem A double acting cylinder is to advance when a push button is operated Upon release of the push button the cylinder is to retract The cylinder is 250 mm diameter and consumes a large volume of air For controlling cylinders at high speed or of large diameter large size control valves should be used The operating force to actuate the valve may be rela
106. designations and simple circuit diagrams that demonstrate the interaction of individual components Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Click on under the menu to open a dialog box containing the topics list for basic concepts in pneumatics Pneumatic Basics 1 Preumatic system structure and signal flow 2 Circuit diagram and pneumatic elements 3 Control of a single acting cylinder 3a Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 3 14 Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 3 24 Control of a single acting cylinder Animation 4 Control of a double acting cylinder 4a Control of a double acting cylinder Animation 4 14 Control of a double acting cylinder Animation 4 24 Control of a double acting cylinder Animation 5 Symbols of energy and supply components Supply and service equipmer 6 Symbols of energy and supply components Combined symbols 7 Symbols for directional control valves 1 8 Symbols for directional valves 2 9 Mirechional control wakes ewanmnles lt ili I Preview Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Topics This field contains a listing of topics pertaining to basic pneumatic knowledge By double clicking on a line in the list the dialog box disappears and a window with the selected information is opened The highlighted bar in the topics list can be mo
107. e and for deleting a user defined library Delete The latter two entries relate to active library window When clicking on a dialog box opens where a description of the new library can be entered New Component Library Description Cancel Help The text that has been entered here is shown as a menu entry in the menu The text can be modified anytime by opening the library and clicking on Library Rename In FluidSIM several alternative concepts exist to insert a component into a circuit diagram One concept is Drag and Drop which has been used in the preceding examples Alternatively components can be selected through the menu either by navigating along the hierarchical menu structure or by entering one or more search strings While mousing a component description in the menu the related symbol is shown either in the preview window of the search dialog or in the upper left corner of the FluidSIM main window Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 133 6 Special Functions Open a new circuit window select the menu item insert Find Component Jand enter one or more search strings e g valve reset Find component Wards separated by a comma or by a blank valve resell Similarity Exact Fuzzy Pressure sequence valve Pressure control valve with manometer Pressunzing valve Two pressure valve W Preview co FluidS IM eympneusyqroups
108. e Label The text insertion fields on the left are for naming labels from proximity switches or limit switches in electrical circuits which are actuated by the movement of the cylinder s piston e Position The text insertion fields on the right are for defining the exact position of the switches on the cylinder Insert Y1 as the label name in the first row and 35 for its position Close the dialog box by clicking on OK Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 77 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Relays 78 Immediately following a mark with the appropriate label appears beneath the distance rule C ca As a consequence the cylinder will activate the switch or the valve labeled Y1 if its piston has traveled by 35 mm To define a label in the electrical circuit double click on the respective component to define a label at a mechanical actuator of a valve double click the respective connection of the valve By using relays more than one switch can be actuated simultaneously It is therefore necessary to couple the relay with the appropriate switches Thus in FluidSIM also relays possess labels which can be used to couple relays and switches in the previously described way By double clicking on a relay the dialog box for a label name appears The following illustration shows an electrical circuit in which a relay operates two brea
109. e relay to initial state that is the output is set to Lo Wiping Relay Pulse Output An input signal generates a signal of specified length at the output The output status is switched to Hi after the input Trg is set to Hi The configured time is started at the same time and the output remains set After expiration of the configured time the output is reset to the status Lo pulse output If the input status changes from Hi to Lo before the specified time has expired also the output follows immediately with a with a Hi to Lo transition Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 3s 206 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Edge triggered Wiping Relay An input signal generates a signal of specified length at the output retriggering The output status is switched to Hi after the input Trg is set to Hi The configured time is started at the same time After expiration of the configured time the output Q status is reset to Lo pulse output If the input status changes again from Lo to Hi retriggering before the specified time has expired the time is reset and the output remains switched on Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 3s Timer Switch With the timer switch you can create timer switches referring to days weeks and years Upon reach of the specified on transiti
110. e in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way valve with pushbutton normally closed Pressing the pushbutton operates the valve The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 Releasing the pushbutton allows the valve to return to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut By holding down the Shift key and simultaneously clicking on the component with the mouse cursor FluidSIM keeps the valve in permanent operating position Simply clicking on the component cancels the operated state and returns the valve to its Starting position This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 171 B The Component Library 3 2 way valve with pushbutton normally open Pressing the pushbutton operates the valve Connection 1 is shut Releasing the pushbutton allows the valve to returns to its starting position through the use of a return spring The passes freely from 1 to 2 By holding down the clicking on the component with the mouse cursor FluidSIM keeps the valve in permanent operating position Simply clicking on the component cancels the operated state and returns the valve to its Starting position This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in
111. e made undone Withdraws the last action performed by Edit Undo The function can be used up until there are no more undo Steps to be redone Cut Shift Del Cuts the selected components and saves them to the clipboard Copy Ctrl Ins Copies the selected components to the clipboard In this way circuit diagrams and parts of diagrams can be inserted easily as vector graphics for example into word processing applications Paste Shift ins Inserts components from the clipboard onto the drawing area of the current circuit diagram Delete Del Deletes the selected components from the circuit diagram If a connection is selected and deleted a possibly connected line or fitted blind plug is deleted However the component is not deleted Select All Ctrl A Selects all components and lines of the current circuit diagram Group Ctrl G Groups the selected objects Groups can be nested by applying the grouping operation recursively on already existing groups Ungroup Ungroups the selected groups Each ungroup operation removes only the outermost group when applied to a selection that contains nested groups Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 153 A FluidSIM Menus 154 E 8 S 0 000 oo Aligns the selected objects Rotates the selected components in 90 angles If only one component is to be rotated counterclockwise this action is accomplished by holding down the _key and d
112. e tab character is used as column separator 122 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 5 Printing a Window s Contents Print File Printer Name HF Color Laserdet 5M ka Properties Status e Semicolon The semicolon is used as column separator e Other The entered character is used as column Separator FluidSIM contains a practical printing function that is always available whether you are in the Edit Mode or the Simulation Mode The contents of any window in FluidSIM can be printed Click on to open the print preview dialog box OF Cancel Type HP Color Laserlet 5M Where LPT 1 Comment Print to file CoAFluidsIM sct tp201 SEP_G_10 CT Number of copies 3 W Collate Scale Factor 130 a Fit to paper size Margin adjustment Left fo mm Top fo mm Alignment l Rotate Mirror Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 123 6 Special Functions Description of the dialog box e Printer This list contains all available local as well as network printers A printer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a printer e Properties Opens a dialog box with available printer options e Copies In the number field Number of copies the desired number of copies is typed in If the printout consists of several pages you can
113. e to place this frame on a drawing layer whose Edit option is disabled This way the frame is anchored and will not interfere when placing components Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 127 6 Special Functions By double clicking on an imported DXF symbol the following dialog box is opened Component Description Layer 1 r Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Description In this field a designation can be entered which is also displayed in the parts list e Layer Defines the drawing layer of the symbol The drawing layer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on the settings of drawing layer the symbol may not be visible or may not be selectable To display an invisible symbol or to change its properties in such a case the drawing layer must be activated via the menu View Layers 128 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 8 The components in the component library can be rearranged according Using and Organizing to their usefulness and the desire of the user Component Libraries Rearranging a Component Enlarge the window of the component library Library Using the rubber band select for example the following twelve components FluidSiM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window S
114. ecific settings Although most of these settings have already been in discussed in preceding sections this section comprises the possible settings from FluidSIM and their relationship to one another Global Settings The global settings are found under the and the menu and belong to the following groups Global settings for various display features 1 i Large Mouse Cursor Activates or deactivates the large mouse cursor 2 vi Displays or hides the toolbar i Status Bar Displays or hides the status bar lt S S D D w lt S D Global settings in the dialog boxes 1 Options Options 2 3 Options Didactics 4 NI W Options Grid Other global settings 1 Protect Text Components Switches the protection for the text components on or off 2 Create Backup Files Enables or disables the automatic creation of a backup file for v 40 em 9S o o F Qa aqa 9 s 7 o 0 g an O BF 3 Sa 22 w o0 o 3 5 0 O s A 0 79 6 a ap Wn oF 2 3 Oo lt a 7 6 vo gt amp co o gt a w a Of 3a 5 c Fa fe D 2 3 6 2 aN o S x 3 o 5 nn Nn a S Co oO Qa OQ o A 5 a 3 Options Default Directory on Network Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 139 6 Special Functions Circuit Diagram Specific Settings 140 Defines the default directory for circuit diagrams and presentation files If this option is enabl
115. ed the default directory for the men tioned files is on the network file server Otherwise the default directory is on the local PC This menu entry is available only in the network version 4 Determines whether the global settings and the circuit diagram specific settings of each open circuit diagram should be saved before exiting FluidSIM All global settings can be saved with Options Save Settings Now By clicking on Save Settings Now under the menu the circuit diagram specific settings of the current circuit will also be saved These settings then become the default for all new circuit diagrams that are created The following settings belong in the circuit diagram specific category display of quantity values the flow direction indicator and the background grid see next section The following belong to the circuit diagram specific settings 1 2 3 These settings can be adjusted for each open circuit diagram individu ally although they cannot be saved as such Instead the user has a way to define a default setting for the creation of new circuit diagrams By clicking on under Options the display settings of the current circuit diagram are saved as the default These default settings apply to the display of quantities the flow direction indicator and the background grid of each newly opened circuit diagram The term current circuit refers to the selected circuit diagram window A selected window wil
116. ehavior is simulated In this example the clicked switch becomes closed and recalculation begins automatically Following the calculation the new pressure and flow values are indicated and the cylinders retract to their Starting position The switching of a component is only possible when a simulation is running or when a simulation has been set to pause M In the event that you would like to simulate another circuit diagram it is not necessary to close the open one FluidSIM allows you to have several circuits open at one time Furthermore FluidSIM is able to simulate multiple circuits simultaneously Click on W or Execute Stop to switch the current circuit from Simulation Mode to Edit Mode Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 27 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits 3 2 The Different Simulation Modes Reset and Restart of the Simulation Single Step Mode Simulation to a State Change 28 By switching a circuit from Simulation Mode to Edit Mode all compo nents will automatically be set back to their normal status In partic ular switches are set to their original position valves switch to their normal position cylinder pistons are set to their previous position and all values calculated are deleted By clicking on M alternative or you can switch from Edit Mode to Simulation Mode without starting the simulation This feature is useful if componen
117. epresents an object Entire drawing represents a single object I Ignore ungrouped objects Description of the dialog box e Scale Drawing The scaling factor defines scaling in percent that is applied to DXF file 126 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions Each group represents an object Enable this option if the DXF file contains several symbols Note that symbol elements that belong together can only be identified as such if they have been grouped within the CAD program in such a way that the outermost group of the symbol occurs in the ENTITIES section This means among others that no two symbols can belong to the same group However different symbols are allowed to share blocks the import filter of FluidSIM creates copies for shared blocks Entire drawing represents a single object If this option is enabled the entire drawing is treated as a single object Ignore ungrouped objects Enable this option if only for the grouped elements objects shall be generated The elements mentioned in section ENTITIES are not considered If this option is disabled FluidSIM comprises all ungrouped elements within a single object Elements that have been imported can be placed on each of the eight drawing layers Moreover they can be equipped with a designation which is displayed in the parts list If you have imported a CAD frame it makes sens
118. er Edit Properties 72 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits The following dialog box appears Valve solenoid Label Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Label This text field gives the label its name A label can be up to 32 characters in length consisting of letters numbers and symbols Enter a name for this label for example Y1 Double click on the outside of the valve solenoid to open the dialog box for the label name Input the same label name as for the solenoid for example Y1 The solenoid is now linked to the valve In practice the valve solenoid would not be directly controlled by the switch rather via an intermediate relay This component has been neglected here for the sake of simplicity Start the simulation The electrical current as well as the pressure and flow distribution are computed the pressures are shown in color Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 73 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits If you want to see the exact values of the quantities at hand you can mark them by clicking under View Quantity Values The marked quantities are displayed next to the components connections Section 4 5 applies here Operate the electrical switch As a result the valve switches and the cylinder
119. ese files e Hard disk failure In the case of a hard disk failure Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG will help to reactivate your FluidSIM license if you own a backup of the hard disk phone 0049 711 3467 0 14 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 2 Getting Started 2 3 The directory structure of FluidSIM is demonstrated in the following Supplied Files figure Fluidsim BK eam D aq i bin i bmp4 5 bmpi C bmpi c E E ct i asksim i shows C tpidt i tpidt_ib i tpigz i gt tpz01 C tpzoz i lib i libz i libs i misc C shw snd E E sym O dde gt electr 9 pneu fn ugen 9 tmp The directory aq contains the knowledge bases for FluidSIM The directory bin contains the executable FluidSIM program along with additional libraries This directory also contains the registration information and the program fduninst exe which is necessary for de installation You should not make any changes to this directory bin Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 15 2 Getting Started The directory bmp4 contains the photos of components in the compo nent library These pictures have four gray scales for use with Microsoft Windows with sixteen colors The directory bmp16 also contains the photos of components in the component library These pictures have sixteen gray scales for use with Microsoft Windows with at least 256 colors The direct
120. eview windows Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 151 A FluidSIM Menus 152 DXF Export Opens the File Selector dialog box and you can then export the current circuit diagram in the DXF format If no new name is given for the DXF file then it is saved under the circuit diagram name with the file extension dxf The DXF export filter allows the graphic information from the circuit diagram to be exported to other CAD systems The file selector box is opened the contents of the selected parts list is saved as a text file When file name has been specified another dialog box opens where a character can be declared as column separator Properties Opens a dialog box where the circuit properties can be defined Drawing Size Opens a dialog box where the paper size can be defined Print Ctrl P S Opens the Print Preview dialog box which allows you to print the current circuit diagram with an optional scaling factor Previously Opened Files Displays a list with the eight previously opened files When selecting one entry of this list the associated file is opened The list is sorted The most recently opened file forms the topmost entry Exit Alt F4 Quits FluidSIM Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 2 Edit Undo Alt Backspace Undoes the last edit step Up to 128 previous editing steps which have been stored can b
121. g Protect Text Components remains switched off the text components can be marked dragged deleted and rotated in the same way that other components are handled When this setting is activated the text components can neither be marked nor moved or deleted This concept allows the text components to be anchored in the background They are out of the way and cannot interfere with changes or manipulations made to the circuit diagram while in the Edit Mode Drag the text component from the component library to the drawing area Make sure that Protect Text Components is Switched off Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 117 6 Special Functions Double click on the text component or click under to open the dialog box for entering new text Font Layer 1 kd Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Text In this field the text to be displayed is entered A new line is entered by holding down the Ctrl key while hitting the key e Alignment Activates horizontal text alignment e Font By clicking on Font a Microsoft Windows common dialog box opens which allows you to set the font attributes for the given text e Frame Text Draws a border around the text 118 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 6 Special Functions 6 4 Parts Lists Inserting a Parts List e Layer Defines the drawing
122. g a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 189 B The Component Library Reed contact break Switch that is closed by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch opens immediately when the cam has passed the switch Reed contacts are created by using a general make switch setting a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog Limit switch changeover Switch that is changed over by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch changes back immediately when the cam has passed the switch Limit switches are created by using a general changeover switch and setting a label Switch with roll changeover Switch that is changed over by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch changes back immediately when the cam has passed the switch Switches with roll are created by using a general changeover switch setting a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog Reed contact changeover Switch that is changed over by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch changes back immediately when the cam has passed the switch Reed contacts are created by using a general changeover switch setting a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog 190 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Compone
123. g box Do not apply remote control This option disables OPC and DDE communicatior this option is checked FluidSIM will not respond o open a connection by other applications e OPC mode Choose this option if FluidSIM shall be coupled with other applications via OPC e Buffer events Enable this field if FluidSIM shall buffer all events and process them in a first in first out manner If this option is disabled events that occur during high computational load may go lost e DDE mode Choose this option if FluidSIM shall be coupled with other applications via DDE e Server Defines the name under which name FluidSIM logs on the partner application As the case may be this name must be told the partner application as the server name Topic A topic is necessary to agree upon a common label for the data exchange As the case may be the topic must be told the partner application e FPC Addressing Mode This option must be checked if FluidSIM is coupled with an application that also provides FPC addressing support The usage of the OPC DDE interface is introduced in Chapter 4 12 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 87 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 88 Beside the creation and simulation of electro pneumatic circuit diagrams FluidSIM also supports teaching basic pneumatic knowledge This knowledge is presented in the form of texts overview
124. g box with settings for the didactics These settings include factors that apply to animation speed and repeat mode ep z an Opens a dialog box allowing you to activate the background grid and select its style Point Cross Line and its resolution Coarse Medium Fine Protect Text Components Enables or disables the protection of text components Protected text components can neither be marked nor moved or deleted Create Backup Files Enables or disables the automatic creation of a backup file for circuit diagrams Backup file names have the extension bak The backup files are created when the circuit diagram is saved and are updated each time the circuit diagram is saved Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 163 A FluidSIM Menus Default Directory on Network Defines the default directory for circuit diagrams and presentation files If this option is enabled the default directory for the mentioned files is on the network file server Otherwise the default directory is on the local PC This menu entry is available only in the network version Saves the current global and window specific settings Defines the circuit diagram specific settings of the current circuit diagram as the default settings Global settings pertain to the toolbar and the status bar to the simulation sound didactic and grid options to the creation of backup files as well as quit
125. gt 137 signal flow __ CC simulation DDE BG different modes gt 28 existing circuits 22 Label designation line color ___SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 8l OPC 4 parallel_ DD piston movement _______J__OOB precision __ DG real time S 82 settings S 8l slow motion factor _____ 82 Start __ S 256 Simulation Digital Technique 83 Simulation Mode activate___ 5 exit__ 7 5D pause __ DB reseting parameters___ SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSCSCSCSCSC iB slow motion factor ___ 82 sound activate___ 8 change file___ESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 147 SqUare__ 13 21 state diagram___ 211 state values diagram S 66 recording SEE status bar display hide___ BD of FluidSIM S S 21 278 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index status indicator stepper module series connection TAA TAB sucker superficial checking supply air throttling supply elements switch at cylinder automatic altering Capacitive coupling general break changeover make inductive limit break changeover make manually actuated break changeover make optical pressure break changeover make pneu el converter pressure operated reed contact Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 210 61 180 180 185 68 238 166 76 79 193 78 79 187 196 187 187 196 1
126. gurable 4 2 way valve disc seat roller operated 4 3 way valve turning disc principle 4 n way valve configurable 5 2 way valve longitudinal slide principle pneumatically operated solenoid operated suspended disc seat with selection switch 5 3 way valve 262 pneumatically operated solenoid operated 57 57 57 57 57 57 168 228 228 230 169 170 175 230 231 171 173 171 172 172 168 232 232 232 168 233 234 175 176 174 234 235 173 176 233 174 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM Index 5 n way valve configurable A activation actuation of switches of valves without detent without lock air drying absorption adsorption low temperature air lubricator air motor air service unit alignment AND digital animation component loop mode of diagram symbols Asynchronous Pulse Generator digital axial flow compressor B background grid default setting display hide set type blind plug delete fit automatically set manually Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 168 11 27 74 ag 45 225 225 224 225 226 185 244 166 224 53 201 93 94 45 209 227 140 58 58 56 256 56 263 Index 264 cam switch CD ROM drive check valve piloted operated circle circuit diagram backup bistable valve creation current default directory direct control drawing mistake indirect cont
127. h Educational Films Introduction Fundamentals Structure of hybrid systems Fundamentals Fundamentals of electricity Sensors and relays Pressure switches Sensors and relays Sensors Sensors and relays Pressure switches Sensors and relays Relays Solenoid valves OYO CON WW FF U N e Solenoid valves Double solenoid valves m Solenoid valves Pilot control m m m Pilot control Circuit diagram conventions m N Pilot control Hard wired controllers m U9 Pilot control Programmable Logic Controllers Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 253 C Didactics Material Survey C 10 For several topics useful presentations have been provided within Fluid Standard Presentations SIM The following table lists the titles of the predefined presentations Presentation Title All topics sorted by number Exercises Break and lunch Basics Diagram Symbols Circuits Air service units Valves Actuators 254 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM D Messages D 1 Electrical Errors D 2 Drawing Errors This section contains information about the messages that may appear from FluidSIM while working in the Edit Mode the Simulation Mode or while saving circuit diagrams A Simulation aborted A short circuit was detected in an electrical circuit The positive and negative poles of a voltage source are directly connected without a load
128. h torque ratings The force is transmitted to the drive shaft by a rotary vane The range of angular movement is adjustable with end stops The angle can be adjusted between 0 and 180 Discuss the mounting arrangements for the actuator Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 243 C Didactics Material Survey 86 Semi rotary actuator The adjustable stop system is separate to the rotary vanes This allows force to be absorbed by the stop blocks At the end positions impacts are cushioned by elastic cushioning rings t Discuss applications for the rotary actuator a Devices which transform pneumatic energy into mechanical rotary motion with the possibility of continuous motion They are categorized into the groups of piston motors sliding vane motors gear motors and turbines Discuss applications for the air motor C 7 Exercises 244 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 90 Exercise Direct control of a double acting cylinder Problem A double acting cylinder is to advance when a push button is operated Upon release of the push button the cylinder is to retract The cylinder is of small bore 25 mm diameter requiring a small flow rate to operate at the correct speed Solution The control valve for a double acting cylinder can be selected as a 4 2 way or a 5 2 way valve In this case since the cylin
129. hould both input connections begin receiving compressed air the connection with the higher pressure takes prece dence and is put out OR function Quick exhaust valve The compressed air passes from connection 1 to connection 2 If the pressure should decrease at connection 1 then the compressed air from connection 1 will escape to the outside via the installed silencer Two pressure valve The two pressure valve is switched based on the compressed air entering into both input connections 1 and leaving via an output connection 2 Should both input connections begin receiving compressed air the connection with the lower pressure takes precedence and is put out AND function Piloted operated check valve If the entering pressure at connection 1 is higher that the outgoing pressure at 2 the check valve allows the flow to pass freely Otherwise the valve stops the flow Additionally the check valve can be opened via the control line 12 This action allows the flow to pass freely in both directions Throttle valve The setting of the throttle valve is set by means of a rotary knob Please note that by the rotary knob no absolute resistance value can be set This means that in reality different throttle valves can generate different resistance values despite identical settings Adjustable parameters Opening level 0 100 100 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 177 B The Component
130. iagrams can be opened and simulated by all previous versions of FluidSIM New Opens a dialog box for the creation of a user defined component library User defined component libraries can be rearranged according to the users will and in contrast to the FluidSIM standard libraries components can be added or deleted from them Rename Opens a dialog box to rename a user defined component library Delete Deletes that user defined component library whose overview window is currently active Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 5 Insert A 6 Didactics A hierarchically organized menu from which an object can be selected and inserted in the current circuit diagram Find Component F3 Opens the dialog for the string based search of components Component Description Opens the page with the technical description for the selected component This page contains the DIN symbol of the component a textual description of the component s function the connection designations and a listing of the adjustable parameters including their value ranges Component Photo Opens a window containing a photo of the selected component In the case that a component cannot exist singularly in a real system FluidSIM displays a photo of the assembly group that this component belongs to There is no photo for components that do not have a counterpart in reality Component Illustratio
131. ialog box e Center x Defines the x coordinate of the ellipse center Instead of providing a number the ellipse can also be moved with the mouse e Center y Defines the y coordinate of the ellipse center Instead of providing a number the ellipse can also be moved with the mouse Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 115 6 Special Functions 116 Radius rx Defines the x radius of the ellipse Instead of providing a number the ellipse can also be resized by dragging the mouse If the mouse pointer is moved onto the ellipse s border the mouse pointers becomes a resize indicator T or Now the ellipse can be resized as indicated by holding down the left mouse button Radius ry Defines the y radius of the ellipse Instead of providing a number the ellipse can also be resized by dragging the mouse If the mouse pointer is moved onto the ellipse s border the mouse pointers becomes a resize indicator 4 T or Now the ellipse can be resized as indicated by holding down the left mouse button Starting Angle Defines the ellipse s start angle specified in degree A value of zero degree corresponds to the three o clock watch hands position Ending Angle Defines the ellipse s end angle specified in degree A value of zero degree corresponds to the three o clock watch hands position Color Defines the color of the ellipse s border
132. ic circuit In order to be able to test the digital circuit during the set up it can be simulated separated from the electropneumatic circuit As soon as the processing window of the digital module is closed or the original circuit window is put into the foreground the previously effected changes in the digital circuit are automatically adopted into the digital module of the electropneumatic circuit Inside the digital module only digital components can be inserted Furthermore an encapsulating of additional digital modules inside a module is not possible However you can use several digital modules in one electropneumatic circuit Please note that the digital circuit inside a digital module only works correctly if corresponding potentials are set at the electrical power supply units of the module 24 V and 0 V Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 203 B The Component Library On delay An output with on delay is not switched on untila specified time has expired When the status of input Trg changes from Lo to Hi the on delay time starts If the status of input Trg is Hi at least for the duration of the configured time the output Q is set to Hi on expiration of this time The output follows the input with on delay The time is reset when the status of the input changes again to Lo before the time h
133. ignal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut If no signal is applied to the valve it can be manually operated This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way solenoid valve normally open The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a voltage signal at the solenoid coil Connection 1 is shut By stopping the signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 If no signal is applied to the valve it can be manually operated This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 173 B The Component Library 5 2 way solenoid valve The solenoid valve is controlled by applying a voltage signal at the solenoid coil The flow passes freely from 1 to 4 By stopping the signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 If no signal is applied to the valve it can be manually operated This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu
134. ill be edited Click on under the menu to export the actual circuit diagram If no new name is given for the DXF file the exported circuit diagram file is saved with the extension dxf The exported drawings in the DXF format differ from those in FluidSIM in the following manner 1 Component connections are shown without circles 2 The DIN symbol is inserted for the cylinder 3 The text font is set to STANDARD for the text components Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 125 6 Special Functions 6 7 Files that are of the DXF format type can be imported retaining most DXF Import of the DXF element attributes Clearly imported circuit diagrams or symbols cannot be simulated since the DXF standard does provide for a definition language of physical behavior models However the import functionality is useful if a circuit diagram shall contain elements that cannot be realized from within FluidSIM For example CAD drawing frames or terminal strip plans which have been created by means of another CAD program can be inserted into a FluidSIM drawing Depending on whether a single symbol or a complex drawing is to be imported particular conventions relating the grouping should be obeyed Having selected a DXF file via File Open the dialog box for the DXF import opens DAF Import m Scale Drawing Original Size 76 25 97 25 Scale Factor M Generate Objects f Each group r
135. imulating and Creating Circuits Electrical circuits are drawn independently of pneumatic circuits Therefore there needs to be a way to create definite links between electrical components such as a control solenoid and pneumatic components such as a directional valve So called labels bridge the difference and link both circuit diagrams together A label has a specific name and can be assigned to a component If two components have the same label name they are linked together although no apparent line is visible between them Entering a label takes place in a dialog box which can be opened by either double clicking on the desired component or selecting the component and then clicking Edit Properties Labels can be established on the left and right sides of an electrically operated valve by double clicking on the appropriate side as opposed to clicking in the middle of the component The following example explains how labels can be used in FluidSIM Activate the Edit Mode by clicking on mJ or Execute Stop Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 71 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Create the circuit diagram as shown in the following figure C FluidSIMicthnoname ct So that the valve can be controlled by the solenoid you have to link the components with a label Double click on the control solenoid or simply select the control solenoid and click und
136. indow 32 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Outside a permissible area the mouse cursor changes to the prohibited sign the component cannot be dropped Drag a second cylinder onto the drawing area and notice that the second cylinder is now highlighted Highlight say select the first cylinder by clicking on it Delete the cylinder by clicking on cut or under or by pressing the key The commands in the menu correspond only to the selected components Drag onto the drawing area a configurable 3 n way valve anda compressed air supply Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 33 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Arrange the components in the following manner C FluidSIMicthnoname ct 34 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Double click the valve to assign an operation mode to it A dialog box appears Configure Way Valve Left Actuation Description Right Actuation sae SE Spring returmed D Ja Wap Vake W Spring returned Piloted Piloted Manually Ee Valve Body Manually Mechanically Ad Mechanically Preumatically 2 Initial Position Preumatically Electrically T i T T Electrically Description of the dialog box e Left Right Actuation Fo
137. ing Pneumatics The following dialog box appears Component Illustration 73 Double acting cylinder 78a Double acting cylinder Animation 78 1 a Double acting cylinder Animation 78 28 Double acting cylinder Animation 80 Cushioned double acting cylinder W Preview Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Topics This field contains a listing of sectional views animations and circuits which refer to the functional characteristics of a single component By double clicking on a line in the list the dialog box disappears and a window with the selected information is opened The highlighted bar in the topics list can be moved by mouse click or by using the arrow keys however the highlighted bar will not respond to any movement of the scrollbars 92 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to a selected topic appears underneath the topics list Click on the line for topic 78 Double acting cylinder The following picture appears Double acting cylinder Often it is easier to understand the functional nature of a component when its behavior is visualized through the use of animation For this reason several components possess different sectional views showing the component at different states These sectional views can
138. ing two actions Clicking the left mouse button on the component connection and opening a menu Double clicking the left mouse button on a component connection is a short cut for the following two actions Selecting the component connection and clicking on Edit Properties Selected components can be copied to the clipboard by clicking on or Edit Copy the component can then be inserted in the circuit diagram by clicking on amp J or Edit Paste In the same way it is possible to paste the contents of the clipboard into another graphic or word processing program Within a circuit diagram selected components can also be copied by holding down the Shift key and moving them The mouse cursor changes then to the copy symbol fe Components can simply be copied between windows by selecting the desired components and dragging them in the other window Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Aligning Objects To align objects firstly select these objects and then click on the icon Eesm or on the appropriate entry in the menu Reference object is always the object which lies furthermost in the desired direction If for instance several components shall become aligned left all but one objects are moved to the left so that they align with the left most object Note that pneumatic and electrical components obey the constraint that their connec
139. internal pilot valve to assist opening A small hole connects the pressure connection 1 and the pilot valve If the roller is operated the pilot valve opens Compressed air flows to the main piston and actuates the main valve disc The symbol shows the roller operating a pilot signal commences This type of valve can be used as either a normally er closed valve or as a normally open valve by exchanging connection 1 and 3 and rotating the actuating head 180 The valve actuating force is often the determining factor in applications and the servo assistance allows for larger flow rates ES Compare the construction of the valve configurations This type of valve can be used as either a normally closed valve or as a normally open valve by exchanging connections 1 and 3 and rotating the actuating head 180 degrees The force required on the roller lever is small due to the pilot operation ES Show the requirements to alter the valve configuration Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 231 C Didactics Material Survey 55 1 4 2 way valve disc seat The 4 2 way valve has four ports and two aE lt li positions A disc seat 4 2 way valve is similar in characteristic to the combination of two 3 2 way valves one valve normally closed and the other normally open The plungers can be operated by an auxiliary mounted device such as a roller lever or push button Show the similarities to the 3 2 wa
140. into Microsoft Word as a bitmap as opposed to the meta file representation In this case you simply paste the contents of the clipboard into bitmap editor such as Paintbrush and then recopy it back to the clipboard Following this action Microsoft Word then will find the bitmap when pasting from the clipboard When playing the educational films of FluidSIM the Windows Media Player is loaded Further hints are described in the Microsoft Windows Help under the media playback topic Normally to open a file from within FluidSIM you would click on under the menu It is also possible to open files via the Explorer There are two possible ways to go about doing this Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 7 Help and Advanced Tips Opening FluidSIM Files by Command Line Entry Reorganization of the Internal Memory Changing the Sound Files 1 You can connect files with FluidSIM that have the same extension for example ct By double clicking on a file with this extension it will be opened by FluidSIM If FluidS IM is not running at this time it will be started by the File Manager 2 Select the files that are to be opened in the usual way in the Explorer Here the window of the Explorer with the selected files should either appear next to an open FluidSIM window or next to the FluidSIM program icon on the desktop You can open the files by dragging them over FluidSIM Besides the possibilities listed
141. ionship between signals levels and elements in a pneumatic system aw Circuit diagrams are drawn in such a way that signals for instance energy or potential values are oriented downwards The numbering of the components is derived from their respective function in the diagram The topic highlights the various levels in a circuit The position rod of a single acting cylinder is to move forward when air is applied A valve is to create a signal when a push button is released t The topic can be used as an intermediate stage for explanation of the related symbols 212 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey ae Control of a single acting cylinder The animation shows the operation of the push button and the extension of the cylinder Pressure is maintained on the piston until the push button is released The next stage shows retraction of the cylinder and the release of air via the exhaust port of the 3 2 way valve t Animations 3 1a and 3 2a show a step wise operation Animation 3a shows a complete cycle repeated 3 times Control of a double acting cylinder a The 4 2 way directional control valve is suitable for the control of a double acting cylinder Normal practice is to use the 5 2 way valve The cylinder motion is controlled by air in both directions of motion t The topic can be used as an intermediate stage for explanation of the related symbols
142. is shown dashed Note that aside from a different appearance changing line type has no impact respecting simulation Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 55 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Connection Descriptors Pneumatic connections can be closed with blind plugs among others Blind Plugs and Exhausts to adapt their function In FluidSIM blind plugs can be set or deleted by double clicking a connection when being in Edit Mode Likewise a connection can be selected and the menu entry be clicked In either case the following dialog box opens Pneumatic connection Connection Designation Display Quantity Pressure bar Flow l min Terminator Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Connection Designation If enabled via Show Connection Descriptors the contents of this field is displayed at the connection e Display Quantity Check out the state values to be displayed when the selected option in the state values dialog box is chosen However if the no option in the state values dialog box is chosen even the checked state values are not displayed e Terminator Defines whether an open connection either is left open closed by a blind plug or closed by an exhaust 56 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Zoom Fe
143. itch___ 1729 Digital Basic Functions ___ OI Digital Components ___ OO C OFD Digital Constants and Connectors___SSCSCS lt 27 3S Digital module ____ 203 Digital Special Functions ___ C2 DIN standard __ 839 directional valves lever operated 3 2 way 169 170 pneumatically operated 3 2 way __ SSS 175 5 2 way___ 175 176 5 3 way __S C C I76 solenoid operated 3 2 way __SSS SSSSS COCW L171 173 5 2 way __ SSO 174 5 3 way __ S S CCOCU CL_174 with pushbutton 3 2 way __ SS SS S CCCUW L_171 172 with selection switch 3 2 way _SSS S S SsSS S CSFSCSCSCSCS 5 2 way __ 773 directories of FluidSIM 15 distance rule general__ _ _ S 210 problem 57 usage 7G distance step diagram ____D9A9W9 9 _ JOO dongle ___ SSS drag and drop _ 831 146 drawing new eB print tiled __ GB Size 4B Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 269 Index 270 drawing area objects outside drawing layers drawing mistake DXF export import Edge triggered AND digital Edge triggered Wiping Relay digital edit redo several circuits undo Edit Mode activate exit educational film CD ROM drive general overview Einf gen Suchen electrical components american standard ladder diagram style electro pneumatics ellipse error fatal message exercise AND function 255 112 68 125 126 201
144. k switches and two make switches at the same time K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 Besides simple relays relays with switch on delay relays with switch off delay and relay counter exist These relays are used when the linked switch should be actuated after a preset time interval or a number of pulses received By double clicking on these relays a dialog box appears where the appropriate values can be entered Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Coupling Mechanical Switches Automatic Switch Altering To mechanically couple mechanical manually operated switches in Flu idSIM you have to use labels When more than one mechanical switch has the same label all these switches operate with the switching of only one FluidSIM recognizes delay switches limit switches and pressure switches by the nature of their usage and by their labels and supplies the corresponding symbol for the switch in the electrical circuit for switch on delayed gt for switch off delayed for mechanical operated switches and for pressure operated switches The representation of switches that are actuated by cylinders can be determined by selecting the corresponding switch type in the component s properties dialog Make switch Triggered by Limit Switch e Switch with roll Es Reed contact Label Cancel Help This means that there do no
145. key This permanent actuation will be released by a simple click on the component If a component is dragged from the component library to the circuit in the drawing area and the simulation has been paused M FluidSIM automatically switches to the Edit Mode In FluidSIM it is possible to open more than one circuit diagram at a time Each circuit can either be simulated or edited This fact means that the Simulation Mode and the Edit Mode are applied uniquely and independently to each window containing a circuit diagram Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 59 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits This concept means that it is possible to edit one circuit diagram while other circuits are in the background running in simulation FluidSiM P File Edit Execute Library Insert Didactics Project View Options Window Ne AS l Me SF FM ol cl QQARAQA Dm gt M wm ww Total View Component Library O _ C FluidSIM ct tp101 P_G_05 CT lolx C FluidSIM ct tp101 P_G_06 CT SEE Pneumatic connection The simulation of pneumatic circuits may turn out to be a demanding problem Therefore when using a lower performance computer the editing of new circuit diagrams often appears jerky when simulations of other circuits are simultaneously running in the background So that working in the Edit Mode goes more smoothly all simulations performed in the background should be stopped 60
146. l always be fully visible and its title bar will be highlighted Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions Window Specific Settings The following settings are window specific 1 zoom factor 2 window size 3 window position Window specific settings can be saved by clicking on under the Options menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 141 7 Help and Advanced Tips This chapter serves as the first place to find help when dealing with questions that come from working with FluidSIM The second section of this chapter provides background information for advanced users 7 1 2 When attempting to perform certain actions you are prompted to The Most Frequently insert the FluidSIM CD Occurring Problems FluidSIM cannot find certain installation directories on the hard disk Probably not all of the software components were loaded at the time of installation Either insert the CD or reinstall the missing software components Component cannot be moved or deleted Make sure that you are in the Edit Mode components can only be moved or deleted in the Edit Mode 2 Components cannot be dragged onto the drawing area Make sure that you are in the Edit Mode 2 Components cannot be moved or deleted in the Edit Mode Make sure that you have selected a component and not a component connection A line cannot be drawn between two connection
147. layer of the text component The drawing layer is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on the settings of drawing layer the text component may not be visible or may not be selectable To display an invisible text component or to change its properties in such a case the drawing layer must be activated via the menu View Layers The dialog box can be closed by clicking on OK As a result the text along with its font attributes is inserted into the drawing area Click on Protect Text Components to protect the text The protected text can no longer be selected Therefore components can be placed over the text With FluidSIM parts lists can be generated automatically A parts list is represented by a parts list component which can be inserted moved or deleted like every other component The parts list is updated automatically while a drawing is edited The automated update may slow down the drawing process of large circuits and thus a parts list component should be inserted in the end of a drawing process Open the circuit demol ct Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 119 6 Special Functions Select the parts list component from either the menu or the component library and add it to the drawing Move the parts list such that it overlaps no other component P Compressed ar supeiy Eeen connection tV C
148. le 236 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 66 Quick exhaust valve In the direction 1 to 2 the air is passed freely via the opening of the non return seal Port 3 is blocked by the disc If air is supplied to port 2 the disc seals port 1 Air is expelled to atmosphere through the large orifice 3 Mount the quick exhaust valve directly on the cylinder or as near as possible tS Animations 66 1a and 66 2a show a step wise operation Animation 66a shows a complete cycle repeated 3 times To reduce resistance to flow the air is expelled to atmosphere through a large orifice thus increasing cylinder piston speed The valve is normally silenced so as to reduce exhaust air noise CS f no real valve is at hand use this slide instead sasa One way flow control valves influence the fr volumetric flow of the compressed air One way flow control valves are normally adjustable and the setting can be locked in position The influence of speed control is in one direction only US Refer to topic 71 for the circuit example The first slide of the animation shows the total cross section of the one way flow control valve The animation will be shown in detail by zooming into the air passage area Animations 68 1a and 68 2a show a step wise operation Animation 68a shows a complete cycle repeated 3 times Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems
149. ll rights reserved in particular the right to carry out patent utility model or ornamental design registration Contents 1 Welcome 7 1 1 About FluidSIM 8 12 Layout of the Handbook 9 1 3 Conventions 10 2 Getting Started 11 2 1 Technical Requirements 11 2 2 Installation 11 2 2 1 Installation with Program Activation 11 2 2 2 Installation with license connector 12 2 3 Supplied Files 15 2 4 De installation of a Single Position License 17 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits 19 3 1 Simulating Existing Circuit Diagrams 22 3 2 The Different Simulation Modes 28 3 3 Creating new Circuit Diagrams 29 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 48 4 1 Additional Editing Functions 48 4 2 Additional Simulation Functions 59 4 3 Linking Components Automatically 61 4 4 Current Path Numbering and Switching Elements Table 62 4 5 Displaying Quantity Values 63 4 6 Displaying State Diagrams 66 4 7 Superficial Circuit Checking 68 4 8 Coupling Pneumatics Electrics and Mechanics 70 4 9 Operating Switches 76 4 10 Adjustable Components 80 4 11 Settings for Simulation 81 4 12 OPCand DDE communication with Other Applications 84 4 13 Settings for the OPC DDE communication___S CG 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics _____ 88 5 1 Information about Single Components _ 89 5 2 Selecting Didactics Material from a List 96 5 3 Presentations Combining Instructional Material___ 103 5 4 Playba
150. llation ___ GO option __ 1339 150 non return valve___ 386 NOR digital 202 NOT digital 202 numbering current path___ OG objects alignment ______ YB group ___ 58 ungroup _ UD Off delay digital 204 On delay digital 204 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM Index On Off delay digital __ __S 205 one way flow control valve ___ 178 237 238 online help __ 165 OPC communication BA BE in 195 options __ 8G OUT _ _______et__ options __ 163 OR digital ____ESSSSSSSS 201 Output digital ____ESSSSSS 199 P paper size GB parts list____ 119 121 211 export 2 piston compressor __ 7 pneumatics basics ____ EO O 8G power supply connection OV __ _S S S CSCS lt 7 P86 195 connection 24V 186 195 presentation creation ___ 104 edit gt 104 file format 148 loop mode _____OO 1d overview____ 5G play___ 103 topic switching ___ 110 pressure absolute ___ 7 atmospheric __ 277 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 275 Index 276 pressure control valve pressure sensor pressure sequence valve pressure switches pressurizing valve print circuit diagram preview setup window contents Printer select project adding files opening files properties removing files property see component or connection proximity switches Pulse Relay digital pushbut
151. mouse click or by using the arrow keys however the highlighted bar will not respond to any movement of the scrollbars Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 101 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to the selected topic appears underneath the topics list By double clicking on its name in the dialog box choose the exercise The time delay valve The following window is opened Exercise 8 Problem To go on to the next picture you must either click on W or set the exercise to an automatic continuation see section 5 5 102 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 5 3 Sometimes you may want to examine a topic from different angles or Presentations Combining combine individual topics into a lesson For this purpose FluidSIM offers Instructional Material the concept entitled presentation There are a number of already prepared presentations which can be found on the FluidSIM installation disks However editing presentations or creating new presentations is also possible with FluidSIM All presentations can be found under inthe menu Click on Didactics Presentation The following dialog box appears Presentation Diagram Symbols Exercises Valves Edit Presentation New Presentation
152. mponent Library Linear drive with solenoid coupling The sliding of the piston in the double rod cylinder is controlled by a reciprocal input of compressed air Adjustable parameters Max stroke 10 5000 mm 200mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 5 80qcm 2 01 qcm Pneumatic linear drive with shape fitting adaptor The sledge of the double acting cylinder without a piston rod is controlled by alternating the compressed air input This type of linear drive conveys forces by means of a shape fitting piston sledge construction The slitted cylinder prohibits the torsion of the slider Adjustable parameters Max stroke 10 5000 mm 200mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 5 80qcm 2 01 qcm Pneumatic linear drive with shape fitting adaptor The sledge of the double acting cylinder without a piston rod is controlled by alternating the compressed air input This type of linear drive conveys forces by means of a shape fitting piston sledge construction The slitted cylinder prohibits the torsion of the slider Adjustable parameters Max stroke 10 5000 mm 200mm Piston position 0 Max stroke mm 0mm Piston Area 0 5 80qcm 2 01 qcm Semi Rotary actuator The semi rotary actuator is controlled by a reciprocal input of compressed air Adjustable parameters Initial position One of Left Right Left 184 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co
153. ms FluidSIM 239 C Didactics Material Survey Time delay valve normally closed The valve has a lock able adjusting screw for setting time The valve is sized to meet the flow requirements ES Discuss the accuracy of the time delay valve 240 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey C 6 Single acting cylinder Actuators eee ssw With single acting cylinders compressed air is applied on only one side of the piston face The other side is open to atmosphere The cylinders can perform work in only one direction The return movement of the piston is effected by a built in spring or by the application of an external force ES Compare the construction with the double acting type emus The spring force returns the piston to its start Es position with a reasonably high speed under no load conditions The stroke is limited by the natural length of the spring Single acting cylinders are therefor only available in stroke lengths of up to 100 mm ES Discuss the spring size and return speed The cylinder requires one pneumatic connection and an exhaust port The exhaust port must be clear of obstructions to ensure that the piston is not restricted by the air passage A filter is normally fitted to the exhaust port tS Discuss the importance of selecting the size of the cylinder to match the load conditions In front of the bearing bush is a scraper ring Thi
154. n Opens for the selected component either a window containing a sec tional view or a dialog box with a list of topics relating the component s function In the latter case the selection may include sectional views of the component but also illustrations of the component s usage within a circuit diagram For several components their sectional view can be animated like a cartoon Opens for a window with a didactics material picture for example a sectional view of a component or an exercise the page with the textual description of the topic Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 157 A FluidSIM Menus 158 Pneumatics Basics Opens a dialog box that contains a topics list of pneumatics basics Here those overviews functional illustrations and animation are comprised that are useful when teaching basic concepts of pneumatics By clicking on a topic in the list the dialog box closes and a window with a picture of the chosen topic appears Working Principle Opens a dialog box with sectional views that focus on the function of single components For several components their sectional view can be animated like a cartoon By double clicking on a topic in the list the dialog box closes and a window with the chosen sectional view e ge D D ne Exercise Opens a dialog box with exercises related to electro pneumatics By double clicking on a topic in the list the dialog box close
155. n your computer You need a computer with a Pentium processor or higher that runs using Microsoft Windows9x Microsoft WindowsME Microsoft Win dowsNT Microsoft Windows2000 or Microsoft WindowsXP If you intend to draw simple circuit diagrams or to simulate the existing circuit diagrams 64 MB RAM is adequate However minimum 128 MB RAM is recommended to simulate complex circuit diagrams In order to play the educational films you will need a CD ROM drive that runs at double speed along with hardware for sound When you purchased FluidSIM you received a CD and possibly a license connector Aside from the educational films the CD contains both the full version and the student version of FluidSIM The installation procedure is described in the following sections The full version of FluidSIM is available in two versions A version that supports the automatic online activation and the license connector version With the first start of FluidSIM you will be asked to activate FluidSIM The activation follows one of the following three variants e Automatic Online Activation This variant requires Internet access from the computer where FluidSIM is to be activated and realizes a completely automated procedure e Indirect Activation In this variant an activation dialog box is opened that shows an Internet address url and your individual license ID With this information you can generate your individual activation key at an
156. nder retracts At the same time the air from port 4 is exhausted and the pilot signal at the sequence valve is relieved through the limit valve t f the pressure does not reach the preset limit then the cylinder will remain advanced If the cylinder is obstructed during extension to the forward position the cylinder will not retract due to the dependency upon operation of the limit vale 1S2 The power circuit must be initialized by operating the 5 2 way memory valve manually via the manual overrides with the air off The air can then be turned on Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 251 C Didactics Material Survey Exercise The time delay valve aaeeea Problem A double acting cylinder is used to press together glued components Upon operation of a push button the clamping cylinder advances and trips a roller lever valve Once the forward end position is reached the cylinder is to remain for 6 seconds and then immediately retract to the initial position A new Start cycle is only possible after the cylinder has fully retracted and after a delay of 5 seconds The cylinder extension is to be slow and the retraction adjustable but relatively fast Solution The start conditions are the actuation Of roller limit valve 1S3 a delay of 5 seconds after the end of cycle and the operation of 1S1 The two pressure valve 1V4 actuates the 5 2 way memory valve at port 14 The cylinder advances at
157. nders 76 In the dialog box for each label of the circuit its style framed or not framed can be defined This section describes how to operate switches by means of cylinders relays pressure or other switches Limit switches proximity switches and mechanically operated valves can be activated by the piston of the cylinder Therefore it is necessary to use a distance rule at the cylinder to position the switches correctly Drag a cylinder and a distance rule dimmu to the drawing area Drag the distance rule near to the cylinder When the distance rule is dropped near the cylinder it automatically snaps in the right position Move the cylinder just slightly and the distance rule moves with it If you move the cylinder more thana centimeter in distance the connection between distance rule and cylinder is broken and the distance rule does not travel with The correct position for a distance rule depends on the type of cylinder Distance rules can be set above the cylinder before the cylinder on the moving piston or at both positions at the same time Double click on the distance rule Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits The following dialog box appears Distance rule Position mm 0 50 mm 0 50 mm 0 50 mm 0 50 mm 0 50 mm 0 50 Description of the dialog box
158. nents each of which providing eight inputs and outputs respectively Further information and examples regarding the DDE communication can be found on the FluidSIM CD in the DDE directory Firstly enable the option Use OPC in the OPC DDE Connection Drag an input or output component from the component library and open the property dialog box by double clicking the component or by clicking on Edit Properties The following dialog box opens FluidSiM Output Port OPC Server FestoDidactic E20PC 1 Browse ltem EaspPortt QutputPortt Browse Reverse Function Lo 1 OF Cancel Help a a ha Description of the dialog box e OPC Server Enter the OPC server here or click on Select from the list nd select a server 84 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits e Item Enter the data item here or click on Select and select an item from the list e Reverse Function Inverts the logical values of the DDE components Normally current flow corresponds to a logical 1 Select the option Use DDE by clicking OPC DDE Connection Select a DDE component from the library place it onto the drawing area and open its property dialog box by either double clicking or via Edit Properties The following dialog box opens DDE Input Port Label
159. nly its frame is filled with specified the color e Layer Sets the drawing layer of the diagram It is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a layer Depending on drawing layer the diagram may be invisible or not selectable In such a case the drawing layer must be activated via before the diagram can be modified Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 67 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 7 Superficial Circuit Checking 68 State quantities of the following components can be recorded and displayed in the state diagram Component State Cylinder Position Way valve Position Manometer Pressure Pressure or switching valve State Switch State Before a simulation is started the circuit diagram can be checked to see if there are any graphic drawing mistakes present The mistakes that lead to errors include the following 1 O N a NN objects outside of the drawing area lines that cross through components superimposed lines superimposed components superimposed connections or connections that do not go together open pneumatic connections components that have the same identification assigned mismatched labels see section 4 8 lines that cross through connections to which they are not connected Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Cir
160. nserted in the Selected Topics list e Delete Clicking on Delete deletes the selected line of the Selected Topics list e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to the selected topic appears underneath the respective list Within both topics lists the highlighted bar can be moved using the arrow keys Maybe it will be necessary to click and select the list you want to work with 106 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics After creating a new presentation and closing the dialog box by clicking on OK FluidSIM asks you to name the presentation file Presentation files have the extension shw and are located in the subdirectory shw under the 1_sim_p directory The structure of a presentation file is described more thoroughly in section 7 2 5 4 The FluidSIM CD ROM contains 13 educational films which last Playback of Educational between 1 to 10 minutes in length and cover a specific area of electro Films pneumatics Click on to open the dialog box that contains a list of the educational films Educational Film 2 Fundamentals Structure of hybrid systems 3 Fundamentals Fundamentals of electricity 4 Sensors und relays Signals 5 Sensors und relays Sensors 6 Sensors und relays Pressure switches 7 Sensors und relays Relays 8 Solenoid valves 9
161. nt Library Manually Operated Pushbutton break Switches Switch that opens when actuated and closes immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when continuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the Shift key This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Pushbutton make Switch that closes when actuated and opens immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when continuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the Shift key This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Pushbutton changeover Switch that changes over when actuated and changes back immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when continuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the Shift key This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Detent switch break Switch that opens and locks when actuated Detent switch make Switch that closes and locks when actuated Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 191 B The Component Library Detent switch changeover Switch that changes over and locks when actuated Pressure Switches Pneumatic to electric converter The converter produces an electrical sig nal if the preset differential pressure of the differential pressure switch is exceeded Pre
162. o demonstrate a basic idea The third picture shows the complete solution in the form of a circuit diagram 100 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Click on Didactics Exercise to open a dialog box that contains the exercises Exercise 90 1 Direct control of a double acting cylinder 90 2 Direct control of a double acting cylinder 90 3 Direct control of a double acting cylinder 91 1 Indirect control of a double acting cylinder 91 2 Indirect control of a double acting cylinder 91 3 Indirect control of a double acting cylinder 92 1 The logic AND function the two pressure valve 92 2 The logic AND function the two pressure valve 92 3 The logic AND function the two pressure valve 93 1 The logic OF function the shuttle valve 93 2 The logic OF function the shuttle valve 93 3 The logic OF function the shuttle valve 94 1 Memory circuit and speed control of a cylinder 94 2 Memory circuit and speed control of a cylinder 94 3 Memory circuit and speed control of a cylinder W Preview oa oe Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Topics This field contains a listing of exercises which are always based on three pictures By double clicking on a line in the list the dialog box disappears and a window with the selected information is opened The highlighted bar in the topics list can be moved by
163. o its starting position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 3 2 way valve pneumatically operated normally open The pneumatic valve is controlled by applying a pilot pressure at connection 10 Connection 1 is shut By stopping the signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 This valve is derived from a configurable 3 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu 5 2 way valve pneumatically operated The pneumatic valve is controlled by applying a pilot pressure at connection 14 The flow passes freely from 1 to 4 By stopping the signal the valve is set back to its starting position through the use of a return spring The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 This valve is derived from a configurable 5 n way valve You find this valve in the component li brary Frequently used Way Valves under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 175 B The Component Library 5 2 way impulse valve pneumatically operated The pneumatic valve is controlled by applying reciprocal pilot pressures at connection 14 flow passes from 1 to 4 and connection 12 flow passes from 1
164. om the system all circuits that are already open and modified can be saved before FluidSIM terminates If the license server is up again FluidSIM starts as usual Ifyou purchased a version with single position license connector make sure that your computer is switched off and attach the license connector to the parallel interface LPT 1 of your PC Often there is a printer attached to the computer The printer cables must be removed while installing FluidSIM Turn the computer on and start Microsoft Windows Insert the CD Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 2 Getting Started Import Online Activation Notes Click in the Start Menu A dialog box opens Enter the following string in the space provided d setup exe Then click OK If your CD ROM drive is configured differently then be sure to use the appropriate letter in place of d After a few seconds the startup screen of the installation program appears Here you can choose whether to install the student version or the full version of FluidSIM When installing the full version please select the appropriate license connector single position systems or network If you got a FluidSIM version for online activation no license connector is necessary but only your individual product ID is required which is printed on the back of the CD cover Note that the student version does neither require a license connector nor a prod
165. on time the output Q of the timer switch is set to Hi and upon reach of the specified off transition time to Lo If you have chosen the option repeat all the on and off transition is repeated each time according to the specified repetition time Adjustable parameters On time 0 1000s 10s Off time 0 1 1000s 30s Repeat every 0 1 1000s 60s Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 207 B The Component Library Up Down Counter Depending on the configuration of the input Dir an internal value is counted up or down through an input pulse The output is set when the configured count value is reached With every status change at the input Cnt from Lo to Hi the internal counter is increased Dir Lo or decreased Dir Hi by one unit If the internal counter is equal or larger compared to the specified value the output Q is set to Hi You can use the reset input R to reset the internal count value and the output to Lo As long as R Hi also the output is Lo and the pulses at input Cnt are not counted Adjustable parameters Counter 0 9999 5 Symmetric Clock Generator A timing signal with a configurable period is given at the output Via the duration of the pulses you can determine the length of the on and off times Via the input En for Enable you can switch on the clock generator that is the clock generator
166. ontinuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the Shift key This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 197 B The Component Library Pressure Switches Pressure switch break ladder Switch that opens when the preset switching pressure of the analog pressure sensor is ex ceeded Pressure switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Pressure switch make ladder The switch closes when the preset switching pressure of the analog pressure sensor is exceeded Pressure switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Relays Relay ladder The relay picks up immediately when current is supplied and drops out immediately when current is removed Relay with switch on delay ladder The relay picks up after a preset time when current is supplied and drops out immediately when current is removed Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 5s Relay with switch off delay ladder The relay picks up immediately when current is supplied and drops out after a preset time when current is removed Adjustable parameters Delay time 0 100s 5s 198 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library B 4 Digital Components Constants and Connectors Digital input Digital inputs are designated with an I In FluidS
167. option if both state values and the related units shall be displayed l For each quantity there is a key short cut for toggling between the three display modes The Shortcut column of the dialog box for the quantity display shows the appropriate keys Selecting connections for the display of single parameters is explained here Open a circuit diagram Change into the Edit Mode and double click on a component connection or click under the menu on Properties A dialog box with the connection settings opens The field Show Values defines the state values to be displayed when the selected option in the state values dialog box is chosen However if the no option in the state values dialog box is chosen even the checked state values are not displayed 64 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits The settings for the display behavior for state values belong to the current circuit diagram only Hence for several open circuit diagrams different view options can be defined By clicking on Save Settings Now the view option settings of the current circuit are saved and serve as default for newly opened circuit diagrams Special Features of the Vector quantities are characterized by an absolute value along witha Quantity Display direction To indicate the direction within a circuit diagram the signs into or tow
168. or compressing to high pressure The drawn in air is compressed by the first piston cooled and then compressed further by the next stage Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of piston compressors 42 as Flow compressors produce large volumes of air at small increases in stage pressure The air is accelerated by the blades of the compressor but there is only a small increase in pressure The kinetic energy is converted to pressure energy 4 For ease of maintenance repair or extension of the air network it is advisable to sub divide the network into individual sections by means of shut off valves Branches with T pieces and manifolds with plug in couplings make it possible to supply additional consuming devices as the need arises To discharge condensate the pipes should be inclined 1 2 and include water separators at low points Absolute pressure is calculated from the absolute zero mark Below atmospheric pressure the pressure is in the vacuum range The atmospheric pressure fluctuates but is approximately 100 kPa 1 bar t Gauge pressure is normally that component above atmospheric pressure and is not an absolute value Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 227 C Didactics Material Survey C 5 3 2 way valve ball seat Valves sean A spring forces a hemisphere against the valve TAF seat preventing the compressed air from flowing from the air connection 1 to the wo
169. or example circuit diagrams and component photos w Ba al editing circuit diagrams alignment of components E using a grid Q a a a a a zooming in and zooming out of circuit diagrams component pictures and other windows BI superficial circuit checking E e simulating circuit diagrams directing animation basic level Taj a simulating circuit diagrams directing animation additional functions Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Only a certain number of the above listed functions will apply to a specific circuit diagram FluidSIM recognizes which functions apply according to the contents of the window component functions and context circuit diagram design animation circuit diagram simulation etc and disables the operations on the toolbar that do not apply In many new Microsoft Windows programs context menus are available A context menu appears when the user clicks the right button on the mouse within the program window In FluidSIM context menus apply to the contents and situations in the window the context menus contain a useful subset of functions from the main menu bar Located at the bottom of the window is a status bar that displays information on the current calculations and activities during the operation of FluidSIM In Edit Mode FluidSIM displays the designation of the component found under the mouse cursor
170. ory bmp16c contains the figures of both the component illustrations and the didactics material The directory ct contains the supplied circuits for FluidSIM This is also the default directory in which all new circuits diagrams are saved In its subdirectories the following circuit diagrams have been included asksim Circuits that were delivered with the ASKSIM 2 0 simulation program shows Circuits that can be opened as a bitmap via the menu see section 5 tp101 Circuits in the workbook Pneumatics Basic Level TP 101 tp101_1b Circuits in the textbook Pneumatics Basic Level TP 101 tp102 Circuits in the workbook Pneumatics Advanced Level TP 102 tp201 Circuits in the workbook Electro pneumatics Basic Level TP 201 tp202 Circuits in the workbook Electro pneumatics Advanced Level TP 202 The directory 1ib contains the component library of FluidSIM as total view The directory 1ib2 contains the component library of the versions 2 x of FluidSIM 16 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 2 Getting Started The directory misc contains auxiliary files and option files for FluidSIM The directory snd contains sound files for FluidSIM The directory sym shows the component library of FluidSIM as a hierarchical view In the same hierarchical fashion the contents of this directory is also shown in the menu Insert The directory shw contains files for use with presentation
171. other Microsoft Windows programs that are running Then attempt to run the simulation again When there is no other possibility to free up memory the virtual memory can be increased Microsoft Windows then utilizes a section of the hard drive to increase the memory However as a result the execution speed of the program decreases greatly It would be wiser to extend the main memory by increasing the computer s RAM Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 259 D Messages x This version is not registered Please repeat the installation procedure You have tried to start an unlicensed version of FluidSIM Most likely you have changed your system configuration or important system files have become corrupt Attempt to reinstall FluidSIM into the same directory If there is a problem with the re installation you will receive a message on the screen pertaining to the problem Notify Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG of the error or the problem x Out of memory Please save changed circuits and quit FluidSIM While completing an operation for example loading a circuit diagram displaying a component photo rebuilding the desktop an error in the memory occurred FluidSIM could not cancel the operation in a proper manner You are recommended to quit FluidSIM because the program s stability cannot be assured However it is still possible to save changes to circuit diagrams before quitting FluidSIM Xx Fatal
172. ouble clicking on the component If additionally the Shift key is held down rotation happens in a clockwise fashion Opens a dialog box that contains the parameters for a single selected component This dialog box will also contain an input field for a label name as long as a label can be assigned to the component If a fluidic line is selected a dialog box will appear in which you can change the line type from the standard line type Main Line to the special line type Control Line Note that aside from a different appearance changing line type has no impact respecting simulation If a fluidic connection is selected a dialog box will appear containing input fields for the selected connection The input fields define which of the quantities are to be displayed and in the case of a pneumatic connection if the connection is fitted with a blind plug or a muffler Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 3 Execute Check Superficially F6 W Checks the current circuit diagram for mistakes in drawing Stop F5 m Switches the current circuit diagram in the Edit Mode Start Fo Starts the simulation or as the case may be animation in the current circuit diagram Pause F8 au Pauses the current circuit diagram during simulation without leaving the Simulation Mode The simulation can then be re animated from this point and continue as if it had not been halted
173. p Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 5 The values for all or only selected quantities of a circuit can also be Displaying Quantity displayed without measuring instruments Values Click under the menu on Quantity Values to open the dialog box for the display of quantities View Quantity values None Particular All Shortcut Velocity w mz 2 Force F N C Throttle valve Opening Level 7 s c O Preumatic Connection Pressure p bar Flow q Imin 6 Electrical Connection Voltage U Current Digital Connection State La Hil 9 s s D Display Measurement Units E Cancel Help For each of the listed quantities Velocity Pressure a display mode can be chosen When displaying pressure values it can be chosen between two different units Bar and MPa This setting affects the display of pressure values at connections at components and within state diagrams Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 63 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Description of the dialog box e None No values are displayed for this quantity e Particular Values are displayed at those connections that the user has previously chosen e AlL Values are displayed at all connections for this quantity e Display Measurement Units Enable this
174. perating Errors Opening and Saving Files System Errors Index Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 217 224 228 241 244 253 253 254 255 255 255 257 258 259 261 Contents 6 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 1 Welcome Welcome to FluidSIM Thank you for purchasing the FluidSIM 3 Pneumatics training software This handbook functions both as an introduction to FluidSIM and asa reference manual outlining the possibilities concepts and operation of the software package This handbook however is not intended to help in defining special aspects of pneumatics Concerns of this nature can be found in the Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG textbook series Users of this software are encouraged to contribute tips criticism and suggestions for improvement of the program via email at info fluidsim com did festo com Moreover the newest updates can be found at our Internet site at www fluidsim com www festo com didactic April 2004 The Authors Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 7 1 Welcome 1 1 About FluidSIM FluidSIM 3 Pneumatics is a teaching tool for simulating pneumatics basics and runs using Microsoft Windows It can be used in combina tion with the Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG training hardware but also independently FluidSIM was developed as a joint venture between the University of Paderborn Festo Didactic GmbH
175. pg1 ct Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Words In this field one or more search items can be entered in order to find a particular component The order of the search items does not play a role they are combined by a logical AND Also note that partial matches are allowed l e if you are unsure respecting the correct spelling of a component name simply partion this name into several comma separated search strings 134 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 6 Special Functions e Similarity Determines the accuracy of the match between Exact and Fuzzy This setting can be used to allow a tolerance respecting different spelling variants or typing errors e Results Contains a list of component descriptions which contain the provided search strings This list is ordered with respect to the accuracy of the match By double clicking onto a line in the list the dialog box is closed and the related component is inserted in the circuit diagram The selection marker in the list can be moved by simply clicking the mouse but also by using the arrow keys Note that the selection marker does not follow the scroll bars e Preview If the preview option is enabled the component symbol of the selected entry is shown below the list Recall that a component can also be searched by navigating along the hierarchical menu structure Festo Didactic
176. plies whenever connections of the same type overlap FluidSIM will establish a link only if either the simulation is started or the circuit diagram is checked superficially see section 4 7 The automatic generation of current paths simplifies the identification of switches and relays when constructing electrical circuits Along with the generated switching element tables FluidSIM makes it easy to understand which switches are controlled by which relays To make the automatic labeling feature a satisfactorily working concept the following points should be obeyed e The 24V current path should form the top horizontal line e The OV current path should form the bottom horizontal line e The electric make break changeover switches should be placed above the relays e The relays should be placed closed to the bottom OV current path e All connections of a vertical current path should align e The horizontal distances between the paths should be equal and of reasonable distance If the automatic numbering or the label positions are not entirely satisfying a manual adjustment of a few lines or components will yield the desired layout quality in most cases If two separated electrical circuits cause an unfavorable numbering try to increase the distance between these circuits The automatic current path numbering can enabled or disabled via Display current path numbering and switching elements table Festo Didactic GmbH am
177. powerful computer The setting Smooth uses the available power of a computer to its best advantage The goal here is to run the simulation without a sticky piston movement Hence the movement of the piston can be faster or slower than the piston movement in reality e Label designation By default FluidSIM does not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase characters in label identifiers of mechanical or electrical connections I e label identifiers are automatically converted to uppercase Now using the option Display uppercase and lowercase label identifiers are treated case sensitively Case sensitivity can be enabled for both display purposes and a more strict label identity checking In the former case upper and lowercase characters say for instance a and A are displayed as such but treated as the same character In the latter case which is enabled by the option Distinguish between uppercase and 99 66 lowercase a and A are treated as different labels 82 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Sound Parameters Digital Technique Compatibility with Siemens LOGO Soft It is a useful convention in the field of digital technology setting open input ports of AND NAND and NOT components to Hi Otherwise e g an AND gate with three input ports would not function as expected if only two
178. pressure difference forces the oil upwards through a tube and it then drips into a nozzle which can be seen through an inspection glass The oil is atomized and carried along by the air stream tS t is necessary to carefully adjust the oil discharge rate The purpose of the regulator is to maintain the operating pressure Secondary pressure virtually constant regardless of fluctuations in the line pressure primary pressure When air consumption increases the operating pressure drops and the spring opens the valve ES Show the animations of the following topic If the pressure on the secondary side increases considerably the center piece of the diaphragm then opens and the compressed air can flow to atmosphere through the vent holes in the housing t Animations 39 1a to 39 3a show a step wise operation Animation 39a shows a complete cycle Due to the pressure losses in the system the compressor should deliver between 6 5 and 7 bar The operating components of the system should be regulated to between 5 and 6 bar for economic use The receiver is used to even out fluctuations in pressure due to demand The drainage points are at the lowest points t The gradient should be away from the compressor 226 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Compressed air supply piston compressor The piston compressor is widely used Multi stage compressors are required f
179. r first unlock the layer The identifiers of components and connections in FluidSIM s standard circuit library stand on drawing layer two By disabling the Show option for this layer the identifiers are made invisible 6 2 By selecting a rectangle and clicking on Edit Properties or by simply Graphic Primitives double clicking it its property dialog box is opened Rectangles Rectangle a 12 width 150 w 12 Height 80 Color T Fill area A Line Style m Layer fi za ts Description of the dialog box e a Defines the x coordinate of the rectangle Instead of providing a number the rectangle can also be moved with the mouse 99 e y Defines the y coordinate of the rectangle Instead of providing a number the rectangle can also be moved with the mouse Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 113 6 Special Functions 114 Width Defines the width of the rectangle Instead of providing a number the rectangle can also be resized by dragging the mouse If the mouse pointer is moved onto the rectangle s border the mouse pointers becomes a resize indicator gt T or Now the rectangle can be resized as indicated by holding down the left mouse button Height Defines the height of the rectangle Instead of providing a number the rectangle can also be resized by dragging the mouse If the mouse pointer is move
180. r a dialog box appears with parameters for simulation Options Simulation i Line Colors 1 Simulation Speed Pressureless Show matian Factor 1 fi Under pressure T Piston Movement f Keep Real Time f Smooth Under current Digital Lo Label designation Digital Hi Display uppercase and lowercase O Distinguish between uppercase and lowercase gt Digital Technique Compatibility with Siemens LOGO Satt i Set open digital inputs of AND MAND and NOT to Hi automatically iw Show warning on open digital inputs Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Line Colors During simulation the electrical the pneumatic and the digital lines get colored depending on their state The mapping from a state to a color is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a color Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 81 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits e Slow motion Factor The slow motion factor controls whether the simulation should go more Slowly then it would in reality With a slow motion factor of 1 1 the simulation should proceed in real time e Piston Movement With the setting Keep Real time FluidSIM animates the piston as it would move in reality real time The slow motion factor is still considered The requirement for the observance of real time requires a
181. r both sides the actuation modes of the valve can be defined individually it can be one or more of the categories manual mechanical or pneumatic electrical An operation mode is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a symbol If for a category no operation mode is desired simply choose the blank symbol from the list Moreover for each side of the valve the attributes spring returned and piloted can be set e Description Enter here a name for the valve This name is used in the state diagram and in the parts list Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 35 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits e Valve Body A configurable valve has at most four positions For each of the positions a valve body element can be chosen individually Such an element is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a symbol If for a position no element is desired simply choose the blank symbol from the list e Initial Position This button defines the valve s initial position sometimes also called normal position or neutral position which is the position without having any operation applied to the valve Note that this setting is only exploited if it physically does not contradict a spring returned setting possibly defined above Choose from the left hand side in the topmost list
182. rcuit now functions correctly Note the function of the ball in the shuttle valve acting as a non return valve Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 219 C Didactics Material Survey 21 4 Circuit diagram shuttle valve The shuttle valve is connected to the junction between the two 3 2 way push button valves Upon operation of one of the push buttons a signal is generated at the X or Y port of the shuttle valve and an output signal is emitted at port 2 The cylinder advances CS Compare the result with topic 12 two pressure valve The piston rod of a double acting cylinder is to advance when a 3 2 way push button valve is actuated The cylinder is to remain extended until a second push button is actuated The cylinder is to then return to the initial position The speed of the cylinder is to be adjustable in both directions ES Discuss the memory characteristic of the bistable valve Signals initiated by the push button signaling devices can be of short or pulse duration due to the memory characteristics of the bistable valve Upon operation of push button 1S1 a 1 signal is generated at port 14 of the control valve 1V3 The 5 2 way memory valve switches and the cylinder 1A1 advances The circuit is shown at the first operation of the button When the push button 1S1 is released the signal at port 14 is exhausted The valve 1V3 remains in the current position The last position is
183. re 0 20bar 5 bar 166 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Connection pneumatic A pneumatic connection is a place where a pneumatic line can be attached to To simplify the line drawing process a connection appears as a small circle in Edit Mode Pneumatic connections can be shut by means of a blind plug An open pneumatic connection may result in leaking air FluidSIM 3 Pneumatics thus pops up a warning message if Some pneumatic connection was left open Note that at each pneumatic connection values for the flow and pressure can be displayed Line pneumatic A pneumatic line links two pneumatic connections Note that a pneumatic connection may be a simple pneumatic connection or a T junction A pneumatic line causes no pressure drop i e it has no fluidic resistance From a drawing point of view FluidSIM distinguishes between control lines and main lines The former is represented by a dashed line the latter is represented by a solid line and establishes the default case Adjustable parameters Line Type One of Main Line or Control Line Main Line T junction pneumatic A T junction joins up to three pneumatic lines thus having a single pressure potential Note that T junctions are introduced automatically by FluidSIM when dropping the line drawing cursor onto another line in Edit Mode Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art System
184. reated by using a general make switch and setting a label 196 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Limit Switches Limit switch break ladder Switch that is opened by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch closes immediately when the cam has passed the switch Limit switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Limit switch make ladder Switch that is closed by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch opens immediately when the cam has passed the switch Limit switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Manually Operated Pushbutton break ladder Switches Switch that opens when actuated and closes immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when continuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the ey This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Pushbutton make ladder Switch that closes when actuated and opens immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when continuing to hold down the mouse button and pushing the ey This permanent actuation is released by a simple click on the component Pushbutton changeover ladder Switch that changes over when actuated and changes back immediately when released In FluidSIM switches can be actuated permanently locked when c
185. retained until a new seu switching position is initiated by a unique pilot signal from the opposite side There are two manual override buttons to manually operate valve spool f Explain the working principle of the manual override button and its related diagram symbol 234 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 61 5 2 way valve suspended disc seat The animation shows the two switched positions The air pilot signals are applied from both directions The manual override operations are also shown The manual overrides are used to manually actuate the valve or initialize the valve position Animations 61 1a to 61 4a show a step wise operation Animation 61a shows a cycle repeated 3 times s Note the position of the manual override stems The ports are all designated and labeled 0S f no real valve is at hand use this slide instead aw The two pressure valve has two inputs 1 and one output 2 The two pressure valve is used mainly for interlocking controls safety controls check functions or logic operations The application of a signal at a single input produces no pressure at output 2 Refer to topic 20 for the circuit example aw f pressure is applied at both inputs 1 the signal a which is last applied passes to the output 2 The two pressure circuit is equivalent to two input a signaling devices in series i e one after the other Dis
186. rking line 2 Initially port 1 is blocked and the output port 2 is exhausted through the stem of the plunger ES Compare the symbol and the valve construc tion ssw Actuation of the valve plunger causes the sealing A element to be forced away from the seat In doing this the opposing force of the reset spring and that generated from the compressed air must be overcome The air supply is then open to the output side of the valve and a signal is generated The load on the stem is dependent on the size of valve The ball seat valve is compact with the possibility of fitting various types of actuating heads The limitation for directly actuated valves is the force required to operate the stem If the flow rate required is very high the valve ball will have a large working area This requires a large operating force This limits the size of valve for this design ES Compare the construction of the disc seat valve s The valve is constructed on the disc seat principle lt i The response time is short and a small movement results in a large area being available for air flow Valves of the single disc seat type are non overlapping tS Using this topic discuss the term blocked normal position 228 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 3 2 way valve disc seat normally closed actuated When operated slowly there is no loss of air A lt j 3 2 way
187. rol load pressure sequence valve print quick exhaust valve save sequential control shuttle valve signal overlap simulate superficial checking time delay valve too large two pressure valve click see mouse click clipboard data format general command line Compatibility LOGO component Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co 210 11 177 211 139 220 221 29 140 151 139 217 68 218 22 221 123 221 258 222 219 220 222 224 24 68 222 259 218 219 1 146 52 147 83 KG and Art Systems FluidSIM Index actuation YD animation 93 animation within circuit 45 connect gt 77 copy _ 5D delete____SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 233 257 description ___ 83 in clipboard ___ U5 in selection __ YO insert___ 5D move 85D numbering scheme ________ _L_ i1 permanent actuation __J 59 photo ____ OD properties___C 71 80 118 rotate__ YB rotate selection _ Z 53 sectional view ___ _SsSsSCSCSCS lt C amp O 110 select ___ 8B Superimposed ____ OOCCO CC P 8 256 usage in circuit___ OFT with label ___ 72 component library build __ _ 132 create__SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 33 new 1332 rearrange 129 using OD component parameter adjustable ___EESSCCC PBO general S 80 components group _ __ 58 pneumatic 166 same description ______
188. rors or to start the simulation but there are no components located in the current window A Objects cannot be deleted from the FluidSIM standard libraries Create a new library if you want to set up a custom library Objects can neither be added nor deleted from the FluidSIM standard libraries However new custom libraries can be created instead which contain merely your preferred selection of components see Section 6 8 A The value range of abc is x x The value range for the field has been exceeded Make sure to observe the indicated limits Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 257 D Messages D 4 Opening and Saving Files 258 YD The circuit diagram has been changed Save current changes You want to close a circuit diagram window or quit FluidSIM Since the last save changes have been made to the current circuit diagram 2 The file abc already exists Replace A circuit diagram with the name name ct already exists on the hard disk To save the current circuit diagram you must either change the file name or the already existing file will be replaced with the new circuit diagram A Cannot save DXF file The file either the current circuit diagram or the component library cannot be saved due to insufficient disk space or a write protected disk A Unknown file format The file cannot be opened since its format is not supported by FluidSIM A Cannot open file
189. s FluidSIM 167 B The Component Library Configurable Way Valves Configurable 2 n way valve The configurable 2 n way valve is a way valve with two connections where both its body elements and its operation modes are user definable Additionally the pneumatic connections can be closed with either blind plugs or exhausts Configurable 3 n way valve The configurable 3 n way valve is a way valve with three connections where both its body elements and its operation modes are user definable Additionally the pneumatic connections can be closed with either blind plugs or exhausts Configurable 4 n way valve The configurable 4 n way valve is a way valve with four connections where both its body elements and its operation modes are user definable Additionally the pneumatic connections can be closed with either blind plugs or exhausts Configurable 5 n way valve The configurable 5 n way valve is a way valve with five connections where both its body elements and its operation modes are user definable Additionally the pneumatic connections can be closed with either blind plugs or exhausts 168 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Mechanically Operated 3 2 way roller lever valve normally closed Directional Valves The roller lever valve is operated by pressing on the lever for example through the use of a switching cam of a cylinder The flow passes through from
190. s The directory tmp contains the pre calculated circuit models and temporary files created by FluidSIM The complete FluidSIM software takes up approximately 16 MB of memory on the hard disk 2 4 The following steps are necessary to de install FluidSIM from your De installation of a computer Single Position License Connect the blue license connector to the parallel port LPT 1 Click on the program icon Remove FluidSIM P inthe Start Menu Program Files Festo Didactic Ifthe program icon cannot be found start the program fduninst exe inthe bin subdirectory of the FluidSIM directory The license connector will charge and you will be asked whether or not you would like to preserve user modified files Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 17 2 Getting Started 18 You should answer Yes if you would like to keep the files that you created with FluidSIM for example new circuit diagrams and presentations and also information that you changed while using FluidSIM When re installing FluidSIM you should use the same directory path You should answer No if you want to completely remove FluidSIM from your computer Ifa problem occurs during de installation do not attempt to manually change or delete FluidSIM Instead report problems and errors to Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG phone 0049 711 3467 0 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introdu
191. s Make sure to check the following points 1 FluidSIM is in the Edit Mode 2 No other connections are selected 3 Both connections do not have a blind plug 4 Both connections are of the same type 142 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 7 Help and Advanced Tips The parameters of a component cannot be changed Make sure that FluidSIM is in the Edit Mode or that the simulation has been paused M The hard disk is running non stop and the simulation is going Slowly There is not enough memory available A workaround is to quit other running applications or to quit Microsoft Windows and restart the computer Already drawn lines which are reported to be superimposed cannot be found Press the _ Del a new line key immediately after accepting the message then draw FluidSIM does not behave normally Exit both FluidSIM and Microsoft Windows and then restart Microsoft Windows and FluidSIM Text components cannot be selected Make sure that the option has not been activated Valves cannot be switched Electrically or pneumatically operated valves can be switched by hand only if no sort of control signal is applied ay Certain editing functions are not available in the context menu The context menu contains a practical subset of possible editing functions Probably the operation that you would like to utilize applies only to one component at
192. s and a window with the chosen exercise appears Each exercise consists of three pictures which can be spooled manually or automatically Presentation Opens a dialog box that can be utilized to recall available presentations along with creating new presentations Presentations allow for the combination of individual topics into a lesson ideal for teaching pneumatics Educational Film Opens a dialog box with educational films related to electro pneumatics By double clicking on a topic in the list the dialog box closes and the media playback starts playing the selected film Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 7 Project oO 4 a gt a j fa wn i is a O a Oo x lt a O ne i is je Q je i ne 2 g gt Q a je gt oO ia a ie je s is Q Project files get the file extension prj oO 5 D jab 3 as an ke lt D a me a w 5 10 D D a or D Q an 3 Q o ge D 3 D Q 9 a gt D D Nn D D Q a fe o E x U fe D D gt D Q lose Add Current Window Delete Current Window gt Z S O 172 a Te D D a 5 ce 3 5 2 Et a e a Ta oO a O n PP Oo Q or 5 fat O 3 Q WN or co D oO oO ma Ai v D S 3 D pen Q Ww O O A 5 oq Ww fat x Oo O D Q
193. s ring prevents dirt particles from entering the cylinder chamber A sealing ring is fitted in the bearing cap to seal the piston rod The bearing bush guides the piston rod and is made of sintered bronze or plastic coated metal t Point at the positions of cylinder body piston cover cylinder cover piston seal piston rod bearing bush and scraper ring Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 241 C Didactics Material Survey Double acting cylinder The first animation shows the piston rod advancing The second stage the retraction The speed of advance and retraction are fairly constant under no load conditions tS Animations 78 1a and 78 2a show a step wise operation Animation 78a shows a complete cycle repeated 5 times Double acting cylinders are used particularly when the piston is required to perform a work function in both directions of motion The construction is in general similar to the single acting cylinder Refer to the large number of variants which result from the different designs materials etc If large masses are moved by a cylinder cushion ingis used in the end positions Before reaching the end position a cushioning piston interrupts the direct flow of air to the outside For the last part of the stroke the speed is slowed to reduce impact on the cylinder ES Discuss the different concept of throttleling the exhausting air by means of one way flow control v
194. s a separate square The designation of the ports is important when interpreting the circuit symbols and the valve as fitted to the physical system ES Compare the full range of symbols for directional control valves 214 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey Zz Designation of connections The designations for directional control valves are in accordance with ISO 5599 3 edition 1990 Prior to this a lettering system was utilized ES Discuss the examples and emphasize the numbering systems aw The methods of actuation of pneumatic directional control valves is dependent upon the application The methods of actuation include manual mechanical pneumatic electrical and combined 0 Discuss the actuation and return actuation methods When applied to a directional control valve consideration must be given to the method of initial actuation of the valve and also the method of return actuation They are both shown on the symbol either side of the position boxes There may also be additional methods such as manual overrides separately indicated 0 Discuss the actuation and return actuation methods s The non return or check valve will open due to the supply pressure exceeding the resistance of the spring if fitted and the inertia of the valve The non return valve is the basis for development of many combined components The shuttle valve two pressure valve and
195. s are selected A Duplicate or incompatible labels A label has been used incorrectly After acknowledging the dialog box the appropriate components are selected To set the circuit diagram into simulation other labels will have to be chosen A There are components with the same description The same description has been assigned to more than one component After acknowledging the dialog box the respective components appear selected Modify the component description s or as the case may be rearrange them such that their assignment becomes definite YD There have been warnings Start simulation anyway This prompt appears when any of the above drawing errors can be found in the circuit diagram If the simulation is started while connections are open air will escape at these places However open connections can be fit with a blind plug if this behavior is not desired 256 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM D Messages D 3 Operating Errors i There is no cylinder close to the distance rule A distance rule can only be given a label when it is assigned to a cylinder Move the distance rule near a cylinder so that it snaps into place Now a label can be entered by double clicking the measuring scale i No superficial errors detected The circuit diagram does not contain any of the above described drawing errors i No objects found You tried to check a circuit diagram for drawing er
196. s not clear and none of the above three menu entries will be enabled If the current window shows a picture from the didactics material the menu entry Topic Description will be enabled All components possess a page with a technical description This page contains the diagram symbol for the component according to the DIN standard Deutsche Industrienorm a textual description of the component s function the designations of the connections and a listing of the adjustable parameters along with their value ranges Select the one way flow control valve and click on the menu item Component Description under the menu Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 89 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics The following page opens S4 FluidSIM P Help File Edit Bookmark Help Conteris Search Back Be gt One way flow control valve bei lt The one way flow control valve is made up of a throttle valve and a check valve The check valve stops the flow from passing in a certain direction The flaw then passes though the throttle valve The cross section of the throttle is adjustable via a regular screw In the apposite direction the flaw can pass through the check valve Adjustable parameters Opening level QO 100 100 w Related Topics ES One way flaw control valve 70 Throttle valve Piloted operated check valve Under the heading Related Topics
197. s piston extends C FluidSIMicthnoname ct l Electrically or pneumatically operated valves can only be switched manually when there is no control signal applied 74 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Aside from a manual or electrical operation valves can be controlled mechanically either through a cylinder piston or a magnet mounted at the piston Such a coupling is realized in the same way an electrical coupling is established By means of labels which are assigned to the cylinder s distance rule and the mechanical valve connection Draw a configurable valve on the drawing area and furnish it with a mechanical actuator Double click the mechanical actuator A dialog opens where a string for the related label can be entered If the same label is assigned to the cylinder s distance rule the valve will become actuated mechanically if the cylinder piston reaches its predefined position Display Styles for Labels If a label shall be displayed framed similar to the display of component descriptions click onto View JLabels The following dialog box opens View Labels r Frame Labels W Mechanical Coupling Electrical Coupling Cancel Help Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 75 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 9 Operating Switches Switches at Cyli
198. s situation is recognized by FluidSIM and the parameters are recalculated the pressure at the compressed air supply increases to the preset operating pressure Click on the valve so that the cylinder may retract In complex pneumatic systems or for the transmission of high switching powers valves may be operated indirectly In the following we will replace the direct manual operation by an indirect pneumatic operation Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 41 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Select and delete the line that connects the cylinder and the valve Drag another 3 n way valve onto the drawing area and open by a double click or by the dialog box for the valve configuration Construct a pneumatic valve normally closed and close the dialog box Then connect an exhaust at connection 3 and arrange the components as follows C FluidSIMicthnoname ct Connect the output connection of the new valve with the cylinder Draw a line from the output connection of the manually operated valve to the control connection of the pneumatically operated valve 42 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits In reality to connect a component to an existing line requires a T connection FluidSIM automatically creates a T connection when you draw a line from a connection to an existing line
199. sets the output to Hi for the duration of the pulse subsequent the output to Lo for the duration of the pulse and so on until the input status is Lo again Adjustable parameters Impulse time 0 1 100s5 0 55 208 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Asynchronous Pulse Generator The pulse profile of the output can be changed via the configurable pulse duration and pulse pause duration It is possible to invert the output with input INV The input INV only negates the output if the block is enabled via EN Adjustable parameters Impulse time 0 1 100s 3s Impulse pause time 0 1 100s 1s Frequency Threshold Trigger The output is switched on and off depending on two frequencies which can be specified The threshold trigger measures the signals at input Fre The pulses are captured across a measuring interval which can be specified If the frequency measured within the measuring interval higher than the input frequency the output Q is switched to Hi Q is switched again to Lo when the measured frequency has reached the value of the output frequency or if it is lower Adjustable parameters On frequency 0 1 10 pulses sec 6 pulses sec Off frequency 0 1 10 pulses sec 2 pulses sec Time interval 0 1 100s 5s Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 209 B The Component Library B 5 Conne
200. ssure switch break Switch that opens when the preset switching pressure of the analog pressure sensor is ex ceeded Pressure switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Pressure switch make The switch closes when the preset switching pressure of the analog pressure sensor is exceeded Pressure switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Pressure switch changeover The switch changes over when the preset switch ing pressure of the analog pressure sensor is ex ceeded Pressure switches are created by using a general changeover switch and setting a label 192 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Proximity Switches Magnetic proximity switch Switch that closes when a solenoid is brought near by In the Simulation Mode the proximity switch can also be actuated by clicking on it Inductive proximity switch Switch that closes when the induced electro magnetic field is changed In the Simulation Mode the proximity switch can also be actuated by clicking on it Capacitive proximity switch Switch that closes when its electrostatic field is changed In the Simulation Mode the proximity switch can also be actuated by clicking on it Optical proximity switch Switch that closes when the light barrier is inter rupted In the Simulation Mode the proximity switch can also be actuated by clicking on it
201. starts If the status at the input remains Lo at least for the duration of the configured off delay time the output is set to Lo on expiration of that time the output follows the input off delayed If the status at the input returns to Hi before this time has expired the time is reset Adjustable parameters On delay time 0 100s 3s Off delay time 0 100s 3s Retentive On delay A specified time starts after an input pulse The output is set on expiration of this time As soon as the Status at the input Trg changes from Lo to Hi the specified time starts After expiration on the configured time the output Q is set to Hi Further switching actions at input Trg have no influence on the running time The output and the time are only reset to Lo when the status at input R is Hi Adjustable parameters On delay time 0 100s 3s Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 205 B The Component Library Latching Relay Input S sets output Q Another input R resets the output Q A latching relay is a simple logic memory The output value depends on the input states and on the previous output status Pulse Relay A short one shot at the input is used to set and reset the output Output Q status is toggled at every Lo to Hi transition of the status at input Trg that is the output is switched on or off Use input R to reset the puls
202. sto Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics The following page opens Sa FluidSIM P Help File Edit Bookmark Help 33 Compressed air filter The compressed air passes through a baffle plate in the filter bowl The air is rotated and the heavier dust particles and water droplets are spun by centrifugal force against the inner wall of the filter bowl and run down the wall of the housing The alr which has been precleaned then passes through the filter element The bowl must be emptied daily to prevent overflow Beneath the textual description also a miniaturized representation of the related picture is given Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 95 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 5 2 Selecting Didactics Material from a List Pneumatics Basics 96 The entries Pneumatics Basics Working Principle and under the menu present the didactics material of FluidSIM organized in the form of three topics lists From these lists topics can be chosen and viewed independently of the current window and possibly selected components Under this menu entry those overview pictures sectional views and animations are comprised that aid in teaching basic pneumatic knowledge Here you can find information for such topics as the representation of diagram symbols and their meaning animations relating to element
203. sto Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM B The Component Library Pressure Operated Switches Valve Groups Analog pressure sensor The pressure sensor measures the pressure and operates the pressure switch when the adjustable switching pressure has been exceeded Adjustable parameters Switching pressure 0 001 20bar 1 bar Differential pressure switch The differential pressure switch can be em ployed as a pressure switch connection P1 a vacuum switch connection P2 or as a differ ential pressure switch P1 P2 The respective pneumatic to electric converter is operated when the difference in pressure between P1 P2 exceeds the adjustable switching pressure Adjustable parameters Differential pressure 0 001 20 bar 1 bar Pressure sequence valve The sequence valve is operated when the control pressure at connection 12 has been reached The flow passes freely from 1 to 2 Removing the signal allows the valve to return to its starting position through the use of a return spring Connection 1 is shut The pressure of the control signal is infinitely adjustable via a pressure Setting screw Adjustable parameters Nominal pressure 0 20bar 1 bar Adjustable vacuum actuator valve The vacuum actuator valve is employed through the conversion of a vacuum signal As soon as the vacuum reaches the adjustable value at connection 1v the attached v
204. t and width remains unaltered Zoom by Rubber Band Q Changes the mouse cursor to a rubber band allowing a section of a window to be selected and then enlarged Ql Enlarges the diagram at a factor of 1 4 v2 To repeat this action twice means a doubling in the diagram s size Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus Ql Reduces the diagram at a factor of 1 4 v2 To repeat this action twice means a cutting in half of the diagram s size Quantity Values A Opens a dialog box for the display of quantities For each of the quantities Velocity Pressure different types of display options can be defined None Particular All Display Flow Direction D Turns on or off the arrow as a direction of flow indicator The arrow for the direction of flow will be shown near the component connection that is as long as the flow is other than zero Display counter values and delay times T Displays or hides the current values of components with counting and delay behavior Display current path numbering and switching elements table N Displays or hides the current path numbering and the switching elements table in electrical circuits Show Connection Descriptors C Enables or disables the display of the components connection descriptors Opens a dialog box for the label display style It can be defined whether or not the labels are dra
205. t exist special symbols for these switches in the FluidSIM component library Instead the symbols for simple switches can be utilized Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 79 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 10 Certain components contain parameters that can be set in the Edit Adjustable Components Mode A number of these components have been discussed in earlier sections The following table gives a complete overview Component Adjustable parameter Adjustable vacuum actuator Nominal pressure Air service unit Operating pressure Analog pressure sensor Switching pressure Compressed air supply Operating pressure Counter electrical Counting pulses Counter pneumatic Counting pulses Cylinder Identifier max stroke piston position piston area piston ring area Delay relay Delay time Differential pressure switch Differential pressure Distance rule Switch positions One way flow control valve Opening level Pressure control valve Operating pressure Time Delay valve Opening level The dialog box for setting these parameters can be opened witha double click or Edit Properties 80 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 4 11 Settings for Simulation Simulation Parameters By clicking or under the menu parameters and options can be set for simulation By clicking unde
206. t sensor and the operator push button Therefore if a two pressure valve is used to combine the signals from _ the sensor and push button the logic conditions can be met Solution The two pressure valve is connected between the outlet lines of the two 3 2 way valves Operating the push button a 1 signal is generated at left input 1 of the two pressure valve Once the part is sensed as present the 3 2 way roller valve generates a second 1 signal this time at the right input 1 of the two pressure valve A signal is passed through to port 2 This signal operates the control valve pilot signal 14 against the spring return and the cylinder advances If either of the two signals created by the 3 2 way valves is set to zero the two pressure valve will release the 14 signal back through the exhaust port of one of the 3 2 way valves The return spring in the control valve then switches the control valve to the initial position The control valve outlet port 2 is active and with outlet port 4 exhausted to atmosphere the cylinder retracts The control valve can be a 4 2 or 5 2 way valve and can be sized to suit the flow rate required for the cylinder speed Discuss also the advantages of the shown solution against series connection Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 247 C Didactics Material Survey 93 Exercise The logic OR function the shuttle valve anes Problem A cylinder is used to transfer parts
207. tch General changeover switch that is tailored according to the component that actuates it For example if the changeover switch is linked via a label to a switch on delayed relay the changeover switch changes to a switch on delayed changeover switch in the circuit diagram Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 187 B The Component Library Delay Switches Break switch switch on delayed Switch with delayed opening after pickup Switch on delayed break switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Make switch switch on delayed Switch with delayed closing after pickup Switch on delayed make switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Changeover switch switch on delayed Changeover switch with delayed changeover after pickup Switch on delayed changeover switches are created by using a general changeover switch and setting a label Break switch switch off delayed Switch with delayed closing after dropout Switch off delayed break switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Make switch switch off delayed Switch with delayed opening after dropout Switch off delayed make switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Changeover switch switch off delayed Changeover switch with delayed changeover after dropout Switch off delayed changeover switches are created b
208. the simulation mode and starts the simulation of the circuit diagram When in the simulation mode the mouse cursor changes to a hand J During the simulation FluidSIM first calculates all electrical parameters This step is followed by formulating the model of the pneumatic circuit and based on the model the entire distribution for flow and pressure is calculated Formulating models is demanding Depending on a circuit s complexity and the computer s power a circuit s simulation may take considerable time As soon as the results are available the connection lines will be shown in color and the cylinders extend C FluidSiMicthdemo ct Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 25 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits 26 The colors of the connection lines have the following meaning Color Meaning Dark blue Pneumatic line under pressure Light blue Pneumatic line without pressure Light red Electrical line current flowing You can define your own mapping between colors and state values under Options Simulation The varying thicknesses of the dark blue connection lines correspond to the pressure as related to the maximum pressure FluidSIM distinguishes between two thicknesses of line Thickness Meaning Pressure less then maximum Maximum pressure The exact numeric values for pressures flow rates voltages and currents are displayed on the attached meas
209. ting FluidSIM Window specific settings pertain to zoom levels window size and window position The quantity display as well as the flow direction indicator and the background grid are considered circuit diagram specific Save Settings on Exit Defines as to whether or not the current global and window specific settings should be saved upon quitting FluidSIM 164 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 10 Cascade Shift F5 Window Arranges the circuit diagram windows in an overlapping format Tile Horizontally Arranges the circuit diagram windows next to each other Tile Vertically Shift F4 Arrange Icons gt gt x ret rt 5 5 oq oq D D N N tr or gt gt oO D 5 3 a gt c T a 3 va 5 a a 5 ro s e oe 5 ro 5 m s o D D U ro A Oo O O o fed a gt ro rpe gt D lt Window list Opens a dialog box with all currently opened windows The windows can be activated minimized or closed by clicking the appropriate buttons A 11 Contents F1 Opens a help window pertaining to a list of contents from the FluidSIM online help How to Use Help w D C2 a Z g D nn i a gt D D a jab o D Zc Wn D Q Addendum to the User Manual Opens a help window pertaining to the additions to the handbook for FluidSIM Note that this menu entry must not be available About FluidSIM
210. tion User Client Cancel Help By clicking on J or and with Edit Redo each step given in the Edit Mode can be undone in the following manner By clicking on Edit Undo the last editing step that was taken is undone FluidSIM recalls the last 128 editing steps which can be undone The function Edit Redo serves as a way to withdraw the last undone step When using to undo an editing step you may go to far By clicking under Edit Redo the circuit is returned to its original state before undo M was initiated The function can be invoked until there are no more undo steps to be redone The function applies to all possible editing steps in the Edit Mode A component can be highlighted that is to say selected by clicking on it with the left mouse button However by clicking on another component with the left mouse button the first component is no longer selected but the second component is Only one component at a time may be selected when clicking with the left mouse button Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 49 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits 50 If while you are clicking on components you hold down the _ Ctrl _ the components that are already selected will remain so In addition the component underneath the mouse cursor will also be selected if not already selected or de selected if already selected In this sense the
211. tions must lie on the grid AS a consequence an alignment may not always coincide with the symbol bounding Rotation Selected components can be rotated by 90 180 or 270 There is a short cut for rotating a single component in steps of 90 pressing the Deleting Lines If only one component connection is selected its connected but de selected lines can be deleted using or by pressing the _De key This concept provides an alternative way to delete lines Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 53 4 Advanced Concepts in Simulating and Creating Circuits Configuring Way Valves The body of a valve or its operation concept can be changed by double clicking the valve The following dialog box is opened Configure Way Valve Left Actuation Description Right Actuation om te Springreturned D Jn Wap Vake V Spring returned Piloted E Piloted Manually Valve Body Manually Preumatically Electrically p Mechanically If Ad Mechanically Initial Position Preumatically ir B B Electrically Cancel Help Description of the dialog box e Left Right Actuation For both sides the actuation modes of the valve can be defined individually it can be one or more of the categories manual mechanical or pneumatic electrical An operation mode is set by clicking on the down arrow at the right hand side of the list and selecting a
212. tively large and in this case indirect control is preferable Solution Operating valve 1S1 supplies a pilot signal to port 14 of control valve 1V1 This generates a 1 signal at the outlet 4 and the cylinder advances If the push button is released the return signal is supplied via port 2 of valve 1V1 and the return air is vented via exhaust port 5 If the push button is released before the cylinder fully advances the cylinder immediately returns to the initial position The control valve requires a sustained signal for it to remain operated t The supply line can be short since the control valve can be mounted close to the cylinder The other advantage is that the signal element i e push button 3 2 way valve can be small as it only provides a signal to operate the control valve and is not required to operate the cylinder directly Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 92 Exercise The logic AND function the two pressure valve Problem A transfer station removes a product from a conveyor belt If the product is detected as present and if the operator presses the push button the pick up cylinder 1A1 advances The product is sensed by a 3 2 way roller lever valve Upon release of the push button cylinder 1A1 is to retract to the initial position The operating condition for the pick up cylinder to advance is a logic AND function between the produc
213. ton break changeover make quantity close to zero default settings display units of measure quick exhaust valve quit unexpected 176 226 179 179 192 198 170 123 123 124 123 124 137 138 138 138 138 1 193 206 191 197 191 197 191 197 65 140 63 140 10 177 236 237 260 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM Index R RAM see main memory __ 1 real time proportional ___ IG recover circuit __ BO rectangle___SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 13 211 registration ___ 260 relay counter ___ OG delay time _ 7B general 78 number of pulses 78 Simple ____ 1 4 198 switch off delayed____ S CSCSCSCSSSSSSUW L 94 198 switch on delayed______ _SSCSC iTOV 198 Retentive On delay digital ______ESSSSSSSSSS 205 ring sensor ___ 7B rubber band___ YD 57 S scrollbar __ SSS S1 semi rotary actuator ___WWJ ____ 184 243 244 sequence valve___ 3388 239 service units ___ 224 settings circuit diagram specific ___ ____SSS S C C i39 didactics ___EESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 110 global gt 139 Save 5 139 Save on exit ___ CCCC 14 simulation _ CCC window specific _____ 8D short circuit __SSSSSSSSSSS 55 shuttle valve ___ 77 236 signal devices buzzer __ 187 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 277 Index indicator light
214. tor here the switching of the mouse cursor is undesirable is not available from the menu Make sure that you are in the Edit Mode and that the window is not empty Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 145 7 Help and Advanced Tips 7 2 Tips for the Advanced User Data Formats of the Clipboard Media Playback Opening FluidSIM files via the Explorer 146 ty The text that was exported using the DXF filter does not appear as it did in FluidSIM The DXF format does not sufficiently support textual objects l e CAD programs may not possess the ability to translate all fonts font attributes font colors and special symbols At certain connections no quantity values are displayed although the display option has been activated Quantity values are only displayed when FluidSIM can compute the values For physical reasons the values for pressure and flow are not deterministic in some cases Given such a situation FluidSIM simply displays no values This section contains some technical information about different concepts in FluidSIM When information from a FluidSIM window is copied to the clipboard both a meta file and a bitmap are generated When pasting into another application a word processing program or a drawing program the program automatically finds the format that will contain the most information However it could be intended to insert a circuit diagram for example
215. ts shall be set before the simulation is started In addition to the functions of the preceding section 1 there exist also the following additional functions W reset and restart of the simulation i simulation in single step mode W simulation to a certain point where a state change happens By clicking on W or under Execute Reset an already running simulation or paused simulation can be reset Immediately following this the simulation will be restarted During single step mode the simulation will stop after a small step More exactly by clicking on i or Execute Single Step the simulation will begin for just a short time period approximately 0 01 0 1 seconds in the real system the system then pauses M A running simulation can at any time be set into single step mode It is then possible to focus on key moments during the simulation By clicking on i or under Simulate until State Change the simulation begins and runs up until a certain point where a state change happens the simulation then pauses M The following situations describe the point at which the simulation pauses 1 acylinder s piston moves at a stop 2 avalve switches or is operated Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits 3 arelay switches 4 aswitch is operated It is possible to switch from a running simulation into this state change
216. tton is available the valve should be manually set to the 12 position before turning on the air to ensure that the cylinder remains retracted initially Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 249 C Didactics Material Survey 95 Exercise The quick exhaust valve Problem A cylinder advances a forming tool on an edge folding device If a sheet is detected as present and if a push button is pressed then the cylinder is to advance For rapid forward travel the circuit utilizes a quick exhaust valve The forward movement folds the edge of a flat sheet If the push button is released the double acting cylinder is to return slowly to the initial position Solution Initial position In the initial state the cylinder assumes the retracted position If both of the 3 2 way valves are actuated pressure is present at the output port 2 of the two pressure valve 1V4 This reverses the 5 2 way control valve The cylinder advances with air being supplied via an unrestricted passage through the one way flow control valve 1V1 The actuator travels rapidly to its forward end position since the pressure Space on the piston rod side is rapidly exhausted through the quick exhaust valve If both 3 2 way valves remain actuated the cylinder remains in the forward end position If the push button is released the actuator is no longer pressurized since the control valve reverses via the return spring The actuator travels to
217. uct ID Follow the directions as they appear on the screen If you are unsure how to answer or are unsure of a question simply click Note that with each start of FluidSIM the user name appears Also note that the company s name is stored in the license connector During the activation of FluidSIM several features of your PC and the product ID are used to generate an individual license ID This string is valid for your PC only l e if your PC is substantially modified or if you want to use another PC your FluidSIM license has to be transfered to the new hardware This happens automatically if you again activate FluidSIM when starting the program with the new hardware Note that reactivation means license transferral After a reactivation on a new hardware FluidSIM cannot be activated again on the original PC Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 13 2 Getting Started Blue License Connector for To avoid a mistakenly loss of your licenses please consider the Single Position following tips Systems Important e Modification of the system configuration Usage Notes De install FluidSIM temporarily before you modify the system configuration exchange of hardware components re installation of the operating system e Temporary de installation of FluidSIM When temporarily de installing FluidSIM modified and newly created files can be preserved A subsequent re installation of FluidSIM will recognize th
218. uring instruments Section 4 5 describes how you may go about getting values for all or only selected variables on the circuit diagram even when measuring instruments are not present Simulation in FluidSIM is based on physical models whose components match those components found in the Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG equipment set Therefore calculated values should closely match measured values When comparing results please acknowledge the fact that in practice measurements can be subject to large fluctuations The reasons for differences range from component tolerances different hose lengths to air temperature The calculation of variables forms the basis for an exact real time proportional animation of the cylinder Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 3 Introduction to Simulating and Creating Circuits Real time proportionality guarantees the following property If in reality a cylinder moves twice as fast as another one the relationship between these two components is shown in the animation In other words the real time relationship remains unaltered Manually operated valves and switches found in the circuit diagram can be switched by clicking on them with the mouse Move the mouse cursor to the left switch The mouse cursor becomes a hand with index finger and indicates that the switch may be flipped Click on the switch When you click on a manually operated switch its real b
219. ved by mouse click or by using the arrow keys however the highlighted bar will not respond to any movement of the scrollbars Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 97 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics 98 e Preview When the Preview setting is activated the picture that pertains to the selected topic appears underneath the topics list Clicking on OK has the same function as double clicking on a line in the topics list clicking on Cancel closes the dialog box without choosing a topic If the chosen topic is an animation it can be started by clicking on W see section 5 1 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM 5 Learning Teaching and Visualizing Pneumatics Working Principles Sectional views that refer to the function of single components can be found under Working Principle in the menu For several components their sectional view can be animated In the same way that a topics list is opened for the pneumatics basics a dialog box containing a list of topics is opened when clicking on Working Principle Working Principle 32 Compressed air service unit 33 Compressed air filter 37 Air lubricator 38 Air lubricator Detail 39 Air supply Pressure regulator with vent hole 39a Air supply Pressure regulator with vent hole Animation 39 1 a Ar supply Pressure regulator with vent hole Animation
220. verlap tS Refer to the next topics for the overlap conditions 222 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems e FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 28 2 Signal overlap circuit The first overlap condition occurs at the start The pilot signals at the valve 1V2 from the valves 1S3 and 1S2 are opposed The bistable valve cannot move due to overlap t Discuss the options for removal of overlap The second overlap condition occurs in the third step The valve 2V2 has signals generated by 2S1 and 2S2 opposing each other and causing a signal overlap condition ES Review the control diagram topic 29 The first control valve 1V2 has an overlap problem in the first step The first of these signals must be out short and therefore valve 1S2 could be an idle return roller lever valve The second overlap problem is with valve 2V2 in step 3 when the cylinder 2A1 is fully advanced Valve 2S1 could be an idle return roller valve only active in step 2 fora short duration E Idle return roller valves are not a recommended solution The idle return roller limit switch can be used to remove the signal overlap points i e replace the roller lever limit switches identified with an idle return roller lever valve Valves 1S2 and 2S1 generated the signal overlap and therefore these valves should be idle return roller valves E Idle return roller valves are not a recommended solution Festo Didactic GmbH
221. wn framed Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM 161 A FluidSIM Menus Activates the background grid according to the set style The style of the grid can be chosen under Options Grid Layers Opens a dialog box for renaming and activating the FluidSIM drawing layers For drawing object that cannot be simulated such as texts DXF imports rectangles circles state diagrams or parts lists up to eight drawing layers are provided The FluidSIM components that can be simulated live always on the drawing layer number one Large Mouse Cursor M Activates or deactivates the large mouse cursor Toolbar Displays or hides the toolbar Status Bar Displays or hides the status bar 162 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM A FluidSIM Menus A 9 Options Simulation Opens a dialog box with settings for the simulation Here parameters such as the maximum recording time the slow motion factor and the To O lt fas oO Q i p 3 oO OPC DDE Connection Brings up a dialog box with OPC and DDE options respectively These settings relate the communication behavior when coupling FluidSIM ound n D fo or a gt fed O sok fed O gt Wn Opens a dialog box in which the acoustic signal is switched on for the following component types switch relay valve and buzzer Didactics Opens a dialo
222. y be a simple electrical connection or a T junction A electrical line causes no voltage drop i e it has no electrical resistance T junction electrical A T junction joins up to three electrical lines thus having a single voltage potential Note that T junctions are introduced automatically by FluidSIM when dropping the line drawing cursor onto another line in Edit Mode 186 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Signal Devices General Switches Indicator light If current flows the indicator light is displayed in the user defined color Adjustable parameters Color One of 16 standard colors Yellow Buzzer If current flows a flashing ring around the buzzer is shown Moreover if buzzer is activated in the menu under Options Sound the buzzer is activated if a sound hardware is installed Break switch General break switch that is tailored depending on the type of component that actuates it For example if the break switch is linked via a label to a switch off delay relay the break switch changes to a switch off delay break switch in the circuit diagram Make switch General make switch that is tailored according to the component that actuates it For example if the make switch is linked via a label to a switch on delayed relay the make switch changes to a switch on delayed make switch in the circuit diagram Changeover swi
223. y using a general changeover switch and setting a label 188 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM B The Component Library Limit Switches Limit switch break Switch that is opened by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch closes immediately when the cam has passed the switch Limit switches are created by using a general break switch and setting a label Switch with roll break Switch that is opened by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch closes immediately when the cam has passed the switch Switches with roll are created by using a general break switch setting a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog Reed contact break Switch that is opened by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch closes immediately when the cam has passed the switch Reed contacts are created by using a general break switch setting a label and selecting the switch type in the component s properties dialog Limit switch make Switch that is closed by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch opens immediately when the cam has passed the switch Limit switches are created by using a general make switch and setting a label Switch with roll make Switch that is closed by a cam attached to the cylinder rod The switch opens immediately when the cam has passed the switch Switches with roll are created by using a general make switch settin
224. y valve construction When the two plungers are actuated simulta lige neously 1 to 2 and 4 to 3 are closed by the first movement By pressing the valve plungers further against the discs opposing the reset spring force the passages between 1 to 4 and from 2 to 3 are opened ES Discuss the valve overlap The valve is robust Two stems directly operate the disc seats The load required to move the stems may be large for high flow rate valves t Compare the construction with the 3 2 way valve The 4 3 way valve has four ports and three an positions An example of the 4 3 way valve is the plate slide valve with hand or foot actuation By turning two discs channels are interconnected fy with one another ES Compare the symbol with the valve construc tion 232 Festo Didactic GmbH amp Co KG and Art Systems FluidSIM C Didactics Material Survey 58 1 5 3 way valve asw The 5 3 way valve has five ports and three ak positions Signals applied at ports 14 or 12 operate the valve It is shown closed in the mid position The valve is spring centered ES Show the three valve positions a The 5 3 way valve is shown here after actuation amt via a pilot signal at port 12 The air flows from 1 to 2 Port 4 exhausts via 5 ES Show the three valve positions a The 5 3 way valve is shown here after actuation amt via a pilot signal at port 14 The air flows from 1 to 4 Port 2 exhausts via 3

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