MET230L: Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab Unit 5: Simulation Exercises

This document presents solutions for the MET230L Hydraulics and Pneumatics Lab Unit 5 assignment, focusing on the simulation of various electro-pneumatic circuits. The assignment covers the control of double-acting cylinders using different valve configurations, including impulse and spring return valves. Exercises explore the use of relays, pressure sensors, limit switches, and electromagnetic proximity sensors to control cylinder extension and retraction. Students are tasked with building and simulating circuits, analyzing their behavior, and modifying them to achieve specific outcomes, such as continuous cycling or immediate retraction upon pressing a stop button. The document includes detailed explanations of circuit behavior and answers to the questions posed in the lab assignment, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing pneumatic control systems.