Understanding Directional Control Valve Basics & Symbols | Introduction to FluidSIM | Tutorial 4

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17 Sept 202128:01

Summary

TLDRThis video from the TGTA Fluid Sim series focuses on directional control valves, explaining their role in fluid power systems. It covers their functionality, including controlling the path of compressed air and acting as input, processing, or control elements in electro-pneumatic circuits. The video also discusses different actuation methods and valve configurations, culminating in a practical demonstration of a 5-way, 2-position directional control valve controlling a double-acting cylinder in a simulated circuit.

Takeaways

  • 🔧 The main function of valves is to control the pressure or flow rate of pressure media.
  • 📍 There are five main categories of valves: non-return, flow control, pressure control, directional control, and shutoff valves.
  • 🛠 Directional control valves are crucial in fluid power systems for controlling the path of compressed air.
  • 🔄 Directional control valves can be actuated manually, mechanically, pneumatically, or electrically.
  • 📈 Directional control valves can serve as input signaling, processing, or control elements in a pneumatic circuit.
  • 🔩 Main applications of directional control valves include connecting or shutting off compressed air supply and retracting and advancing pneumatic drives.
  • 🔑 Directional control valves can be categorized by functionality (e.g., 2/2, 3/2, 4/2, 4/3, 5/2, 5/3 way valves) and method of actuation.
  • 📊 Directional control valves are identified by the number of ports, positions, method of actuation, and return method.
  • 📚 ISO standard symbols and letters (P, T, R, E, A, B, C1, C2) are used to represent different ports and functions of directional control valves.
  • 🔍 The video provides examples of how directional control valves work in practice, including normally open and normally closed configurations.
  • 🔧 Other valve types such as non-return, flow control, pressure control, and sequence valves have specific roles in fluid systems, including flow direction restriction, pressure regulation, and sequence control.

Q & A

  • What is the main function of valves in a fluid system?

    -The main function of valves is to control the pressure or flow rate of pressure media.

  • How many main categories of valves are mentioned in the script?

    -There are five main categories of valves mentioned: non-return valves, flow control valves, pressure control valves, directional control valves, and shutoff valves.

  • What is the primary role of directional control valves?

    -The primary role of directional control valves is to control the path of compressed air, including connecting or shutting off the compressed air supply and retracting and advancing pneumatic drives.

  • How can directional control valves be actuated?

    -Directional control valves can be actuated manually, mechanically, pneumatically, or electrically.

  • What does the arrow in a directional control valve symbolize?

    -The arrow in a directional control valve symbolizes the direction of flow.

  • What is the difference between a normally open and a normally closed directional control valve?

    -A normally open directional control valve allows air to pass through it in its initial condition, while a normally closed valve does not allow air to pass until it is actuated.

  • How are directional control valves categorized based on functionality and method of actuation?

    -Directional control valves are categorized based on the number of ports and positions, and the method of actuation, which can be manual, mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical.

  • What is the significance of the number and position representation in the naming of a directional control valve?

    -The number and position representation in the naming of a directional control valve indicates the number of ports and the number of positions the valve can take, which is essential for understanding its functionality.

  • What is the purpose of a non-return valve?

    -The purpose of a non-return valve is to allow flow in only one direction and block flow in the opposite direction.

  • What is the difference between a single-acting cylinder and a double-acting cylinder as discussed in the script?

    -A single-acting cylinder is actuated by air pressure on one side of the piston, while a double-acting cylinder has air pressure capable of actuating the piston from both sides, allowing for extension and retraction.

  • How does the script describe the process of designing a fluid power circuit with a double-acting cylinder and a 5-way, 2-position directional control valve?

    -The script describes the process of designing a fluid power circuit by connecting a compressed air supply to an air service unit, then to a manifold, and finally to a 5-way, 2-position directional control valve connected to a double-acting cylinder. The valve is configured with manual actuation and spring return, and the circuit is simulated to demonstrate its operation.

Outlines

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🔧 Introduction to Directional Control Valves

The script begins with a brief introduction to the topic of fluid sim series, specifically focusing on valves and their functions. It mentions the difference between single acting and double acting cylinders from a previous video. The main focus of this session is on directional control valves, which are used to control the path of compressed air. The script explains that these valves can be actuated manually, mechanically, or electrically and have various applications such as connecting or shutting off compressed air supply and retracting and advancing pneumatic drives. The script also discusses the different forms of actuation and the importance of understanding how directional control valves work within neuromatic or electro-neumatic circuits.

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📡 Functionality and Classification of Directional Control Valves

This paragraph delves deeper into the functionality of directional control valves, explaining their roles as input signaling elements, processing elements, and control elements in neuromatic circuits. It discusses how these valves can redirect or cancel signals and deliver the required quantity of air to match the power component required. The paragraph also covers the classification of directional control valves based on functionality and method of actuation, such as two-way, three-way, four-way, and five-way valves. It explains the naming conventions for these valves, including the number of ports, positions, method of actuation, and return actuation. The script also describes the symbols and standards used to represent these valves in ISO standards and neuromatic circuits.

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🔄 Symbols and Examples of Directional Control Valves

The script provides examples of different directional control valves, explaining the symbols used in neuromatic circuits and their meanings. It describes various types of valves such as two-way, three-way, and five-way valves, and their positions, whether they are normally open or closed. The paragraph also includes short videos to demonstrate how these valves operate in practice. The examples show how the valves can be used to control the flow of air in different directions, with some valves being spring-return and others being operated by a push-button.

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🛠 Actuation Methods and Other Valve Types

This section discusses various actuation methods for directional control valves, including mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical actuations. It mentions different types of mechanical actuations and how they can be used in fluid circuits. The script then transitions to discussing other forms of valves such as non-return valves, flow control valves, pressure sequence valves, and combinational valves. It provides a brief definition of each valve type and their applications, such as allowing flow in one direction, restricting air flow, pressure limiting, regulating, and sequencing.

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🔩 Designing a Neuromorphic Circuit with Directional Control Valves

The script describes the process of designing a neuromorphic circuit that uses a double-acting cylinder controlled by a five-way, two-position directional control valve. It outlines the components needed, such as the air service unit, manifold, and the valve itself. The paragraph explains how to connect these components and configure the valve for manual actuation. It also demonstrates the simulation of the circuit, showing how the double-acting cylinder responds to the actuation of the directional control valve. The script emphasizes the importance of understanding the different forms of actuation and choosing the right valve for specific applications.

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🔄 Exploring Different Actuations and Wrapping Up

The final paragraph explores different forms of actuation for directional control valves, such as detent actuation, which allows the valve to remain in its actuated position until actuated again. The script wraps up the session by summarizing the information covered about directional control valves, including their naming, different forms, and applications in neuromatic circuits. It also encourages viewers to watch previous videos for more information on single-acting cylinders and their connection with three-way, two-position valves.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Actuators

Actuators are mechanical devices that are used to move or control something, often converting energy into motion. In the context of the video, actuators are discussed in relation to their operation with single and double acting cylinders. The video aims to differentiate between single and double acting cylinders, which are types of actuators used in fluid power systems.

💡Single Acting Cylinder

A single acting cylinder is a type of actuator that uses fluid pressure to produce motion in one direction, typically returning to its original position through the force of a spring or gravity. The video script mentions changing parameters for single acting cylinders, indicating how they can be controlled and utilized in pneumatic systems.

💡Double Acting Cylinder

A double acting cylinder is another type of actuator that can produce force in both directions, using fluid pressure to extend and retract. The video script discusses how to change parameters for double acting cylinders, highlighting their versatility and application in fluid power systems.

💡Valves

Valves are devices used to control the flow of fluids by opening, closing, or partially obstructing various passageways. The video script focuses on a special type of valve, the directional control valve, which is integral to controlling the direction of fluid flow in a system.

💡Directional Control Valves

Directional control valves are a type of valve that directs fluid flow through a system. They are highlighted in the video as a key component in fluid power systems, used to control the path of compressed air and thus the operation of pneumatic actuators like cylinders.

💡Neuromatic Circuit

A neuromatic circuit is a type of control system that combines electrical and pneumatic components. The video script discusses how directional control valves can be used within neuromatic circuits, indicating their role in both electrical and pneumatic actuation.

💡Pneumatic Actuation

Pneumatic actuation refers to the use of compressed air to create motion in mechanical systems. The video script mentions pneumatic actuation as a method of controlling directional control valves, emphasizing the role of air pressure in operating these valves.

💡Electro-Numatic Circuit

Electro-neumatic circuits are control systems that use electrical signals to operate pneumatic components. The video script discusses the use of directional control valves in electro-neumatic circuits, illustrating the integration of electrical control with pneumatic operation.

💡Ports

Ports in the context of valves refer to the points where fluid enters or exits the valve. The video script mentions the number of ports as a key characteristic of directional control valves, which is crucial for understanding their functionality and application.

💡Positions

Positions in the context of valves refer to the different states a valve can occupy, which affects the flow of fluid through the system. The video script discusses the number of positions as a characteristic of directional control valves, which is essential for understanding their operation and control.

💡Symbols

Symbols in the context of the video script refer to the graphical representations used in diagrams to denote specific types of valves or valve positions. The video script explains how symbols are used to represent different configurations of directional control valves, aiding in the understanding of their operation within a system.

Highlights

Introduction to the series on fluid simulation, focusing on actuators and the distinction between single and double acting cylinders.

Explanation of how to modify parameters for single and double acting cylinders.

Discussion on valves, with an emphasis on directional control valves and their role in fluid systems.

The primary function of valves is to control the pressure or flow rate of pressure media.

Classification of valves into five main categories: non-return, flow control, pressure control, directional control, and shutoff valves.

Detailed focus on directional control valves, their operation, and applications in pneumatic and electro-pneumatic circuits.

Directional control valves can be actuated manually, mechanically, pneumatically, or electrically.

Applications of directional control valves include connecting or shutting off compressed air supply and retracting and advancing pneumatic drives.

Role of directional control valves as input signaling elements, processing elements, and control elements in a circuit.

Explanation of how directional control valves control the path of compressed air.

Categorization of directional control valves based on functionality and method of actuation.

Description of how to choose a directional control valve based on number of ports, positions, actuation method, and return method.

Understanding symbols and naming conventions for directional control valves in pneumatic circuits.

Examples of different directional control valve configurations and their symbols in ISO standard.

Brief overview of non-return valves, flow control valves, pressure sequence valves, and combinational valves.

Introduction to the design of a simple circuit using a five-way, two-position directional control valve to control a double-acting cylinder.

Demonstration of how a double-acting cylinder is controlled by a five-way, two-position directional control valve in a pneumatic circuit.

Comparison of single-acting and double-acting cylinders and their control mechanisms.

Conclusion of the session with a summary of the information covered on directional control valves.

Transcripts

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welcome to tgta fluid sim series

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in the previous video we discussed the

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actuators

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and

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basically covered the difference between

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single acting cylinder and double acting

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sealant also

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we discussed how we basically can change

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the parameters for single acting

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cylinder and double acting cylinder with

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influencing in this video we are going

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to discuss

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valves with a special focus on

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directional control valves and at the

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end of this session we

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look at

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a directional control valve inside fluid

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seam and we will design again a simple

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circuit in which we will have a five by

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two directional control valve which is

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going to be used for basically

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controlling a double acting cylinder

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okay let's start

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so

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in general

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the main function of valves

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is to control the pressure or flow rate

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of pressure media so how many

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different forms of

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valves exist basically we have

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five main categories of valves including

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non-retained valves flow control valves

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pressure control valves directional

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control valves and shutoff mounts so

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during these uh series we are going to

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cover

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all of these valves inside each of the

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session that we would have but today the

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main focus is going to be on directional

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control valve

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so

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what is the main role of directional

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control valve and how they can be used

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within a neuromatic or let's say

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electro-neumatic

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circuits so they can be used basically

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as

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input signaling elements they can be

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used as processing elements and also

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they can be used as control elements

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okay so

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how directional control valves are

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basically working

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and what are the main functionality of

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these components within a neuromatic

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circuit so directional control valve

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control the path of basically compressed

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air so the direction of uh flow is

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indicated in general within a

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directional control valve by an arrow

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okay

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so

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let me bring the pointer so they can be

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actuated manually mechanically

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neuromatically or even electrically we

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already saw how many different forms of

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actuation that we can have

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uh for directional control valve when we

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are using the config level one and also

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we saw in basically fluid seam that we

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have different forms of actuations that

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they are basically already designed like

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directional control valve with

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mechanical actuation numerically

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actuated or let's say electrically

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actuated so

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the main applications of directional

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control valves include

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connecting or

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shutting off the compressed air supply

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retracting and

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advancing pneumatic drives okay so let's

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see

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uh let's basically look at a neuromatic

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circuit right in that pneumatic circuit

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we can have a directional control valve

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which is basically connecting a manifold

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right to a twin pressure valve for

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example right and from that dream

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pressure valve we have the connection to

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a pneumatic actuation for another

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directional control valve and this

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directional control valve is connected

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to the actuator so the first one

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can basically shut up the air supply for

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the twin pressure valve right and the

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second directional contour valve

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right can shut off basically uh the air

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path towards the actuator so

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the first one as you saw in here is

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connecting or shutting off the

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compressed air supply

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within the system

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before the actuator right and the second

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one is basically

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uh retracting and advancing the

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pneumatic drives which is going to be

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the single or double acting cylinder and

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depending on the application it can be

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another type of actuation mechanism too

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so if we say

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uh we have the directional control valve

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as a signaling element

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so

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let's say we have it written a system as

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a signaling element

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uh we can have like a roller level valve

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to detect the piston rod position of a

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sealant so that can be basically in the

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form of

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signaling because it can detect the

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position right and then it sends out a

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signal

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to

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a directional control valve and from

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there it is going to be a form of

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signaling as a processing element

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so

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what a directional control valve can do

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is

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uh redirecting or canceling signals

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depending on the signal input that is

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basically sent to that specific

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directional control valve or the signal

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that directional control valve is

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receiving as a control element the

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directional control valve

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can deliver the required quantity of the

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air to match the power component

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required so let's say we have an

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actuator right the directional contour

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valve should be capable of providing the

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amount of air needed

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for that power supply unit within that

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system

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or let's say power component that we

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have within the system

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we can also categorize

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directional control valves based on

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functionality

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and method of actuation

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per functionality we can say

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we have a two by three uh three by two

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four by two four by three five by three

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way

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valve so i'll discuss how we basically

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use these naming for a directional

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control valve

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and also we can

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have

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the naming and the category method of

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actuation because we need a form of

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actuation for the directional control

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valve right because that should be

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actuated

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and those type of uh actuation can be in

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the form of manual type mechanical type

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uh neomatic and hydraulic pilot signal

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type solenoid type or it can be

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basically uh

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considering like the combination of

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these

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types of

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actuation so

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within a directional control valve

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we can basically describe them by the

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following items

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number of ports or let's say opening

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that we have or let's say base

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number of positions

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method of actuation and also method of

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return actuation right so how many

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position that we have within that

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uh directional control valve so that is

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an important thing which is going to be

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represented in the naming of that

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specific directional control valve how

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many ports or vase we have for that

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specific directional control valve again

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that is going to be basically used in

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naming and labeling of that directional

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control valve

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and what is the method of actuation are

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we using let's say manual actuation are

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we using mechanical actuation or

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electrical actuation and what is the

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return method what is the method of uh

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basically returning the directional

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control valve to its normal position

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okay so these are the things that we

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have to consider when you are choosing a

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directional control valve and these are

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generally used for basically classifying

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directional control valve okay

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um

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when we are looking at directional

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control valve

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within neomatic circuit we can see

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like the symbols and also we can see

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letters sometimes we see numbers too so

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we have a standard based on iso standard

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in which we see the numbers

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a specific

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directional control valve and we have

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the standard by letters as you can see

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here in which p is representing the

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pressure port t r e representing tank

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port return port and exhaust port and we

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have abc1 c2 which are representing

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working ports and actuator ports

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and

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any of this square shape

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if we observe them within a neomatic

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circuit

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for a directional control valve each of

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them is representing the position

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basically means

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this system this directional control

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valve can have how many position if it

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has like one

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uh s square in its symbol it just can

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take one position if it has

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two s square as you can see in here it

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can have two position and if it has like

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three square shape as you see in here

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it means that it can have three

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different possible positions

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and

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the arrow

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basically representing the flow of uh

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air and the direction that flow can have

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okay

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uh

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as you see here we have a few of the

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symbols that are generally

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used within neomatic circuit and each of

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them representing

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uh

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a directional control valve that already

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exists and you can go basically buy them

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for your specific application for

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example this one

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you see we have two ports right two ways

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basically

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and for this specific part right we have

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two positions and two ports and as you

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see in here the first one is

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representing number of ports and the

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second one is representing number of

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positions

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and if you want to call it we call it

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two by two way directional control

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valves which is normally open because if

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we look at the right one right the right

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square in here

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the the direction of the flow is open so

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we can pass the air in its normally open

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condition right in its initial condition

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and if you look at this one right

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what we can observe in here

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we have three ways if we consider the

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beginning and ending each of these arrow

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as two ports right so it has two ports

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here one port in here and the same thing

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in the other side but what is happening

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in here because this is basically the

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normal condition we can say it is

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normally closed right so it is t by two

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the directional control valve

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normally closed one and we can name the

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wrist as you can see here we have three

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by two normally open we have four by two

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five by two and five by three

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directional control valve

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so

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as i said we have

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uh basically numbering system so we can

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have one

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as the pressure port in iso standard for

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lettering system we use p

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two or four is going to be considered as

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basically

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uh working lines or we can use the

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lettering system which is going to be

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called

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a or b and we have three or five which

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is going to be exact

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now let's look at two examples in here i

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have

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uh two short video that we can see how

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basically directional control valve

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works the first one that we have in here

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is two by two

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uh two way position path okay

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so

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if you look at this video

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uh let's let's start you see at the

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beginning because it's a normally open

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right uh

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directional control valve the air is

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passing through pressure port to the

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working port right

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once we basically push this switch right

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this system is going to be closed and we

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cannot pass any air through this

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pressure port right so at the beginning

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it was basically

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uh a normally open directional control

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valve but if we apply that basically

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push button right this system is going

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to be closed and the air cannot pass

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through this pressure port to port a and

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if you look at the left side it is

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basically a spring return so if you want

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to call it it's a two-way

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two position valve which is normally

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open

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right and

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it is basically a spring return and push

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button operate

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and if you look at this one in this side

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here we have a normally closed one and

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this time we have three way to position

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valve let's look at this short video

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here

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so what we have at the beginning the air

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cannot pass right because it's a uh

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normally closed right but after

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a while after a few seconds

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what we will observe in here right you

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see the pressure port exhaust port and

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basically the working port

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right

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if we push this button

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right

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so once we push this button the aid can

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pass through this pressure to working

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port and from there we have the system

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working right

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and if we bring this to the initial

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position what will happen is the air

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should pass through the exhaust so

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that is a normally closed a spring

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return as you can see in here

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push button operated

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directional control

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okay let's look at

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uh

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the rest of symbols that we have there

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are

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many form of actuations generally we

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consider push button level operated e10

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level operated as you can see here food

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pillow depending on the applications

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right we have different form of

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mechanical actuations as you see in here

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and you can find almost most of them

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inside the fluid seam when you are

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designing a specific circuit

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we have pneumatic actuation we will see

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some circuits in which we are using

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pneumatic actuation for directional

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control valve in uh the part of

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electro-neumatic circuit we will use

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electrical actuation we have single

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solenoid operation for example or double

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solenoid operation and sometimes we can

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even have the combination of solenoid

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and

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uh

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manual override right so we will

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basically test all of these cases when

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you are designing different circuits

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okay so we pretty much covered and

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basically briefly covered

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uh directional control valve different

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forms of directional control valve that

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we can have the symbols the definitions

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how we can call them right now it's time

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to look at the other forms of

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directional control valves

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sorry different other forms of valves

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and what we have basically what is

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non-written valves what is flow control

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valves pressure sequence valves and

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combinational vapes so let's just have a

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brief definition of non-written valves

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in future we'll design a circuit in

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which we will have a knowledge and valve

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the main role of non-return valve is to

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allow a signal to basically flow through

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the device just in one direction so in

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the other direction the flow will be

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blocked okay flow control valves the

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flow control valve in general is used to

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restrict or throttle the air in a

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particular direction with the aim of

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reducing the flow rate of the air and

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from there we can control the signal

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uh

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pressure sequence valve so we use it for

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three main purposes the first one is

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pressure limiting the second one is

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regulating and the third one is the

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sequence so pressure limiting valve

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ah in general are used to

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on the opposite stream side of the

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compressor to ensure the receiver

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pressure is limited

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pressure regulating valve

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keep the pressure constant

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respective to any pressure fluctuation

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in the system pressure sequence valve is

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used if a pressure dependent signal is

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required for advancing of the control

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system so what is the application of

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combination of that sometimes we need to

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have a certain applications and certain

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functionality that we cannot find it in

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the commercially available valves right

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then based on the knowledge that we have

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from different valves we can combine

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them and get a certain functionality

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right and one of the applications that

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already exist in industry is time delay

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valve that is basically

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a combinational valve right and

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combining different

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uh sort of valves and from there we get

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the com basically the functionality of

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time delay valve

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okay so that is basically

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uh an introduction to directional

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control valves and also a brief

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let's say definition

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to

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different form of valves

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in the next part of this video i will

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design a simple again circuit

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and from there we are going to look at

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the configurable directional contour

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valve with uh 5a two positions and we

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are going to use it for controlling a uh

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double acting cylinder

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okay as i said in the first part of this

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session

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uh

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i'm going to design

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a circuit in which we have a double

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acting cylinder and it's going to be

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controlled by directional control valve

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which has five way and two positions so

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in lab one if you remember in this the

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very first video

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and if you watch that video i recommend

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that to watch that video because in that

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specific video we designed a circuit in

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which we had a directional control valve

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with three ways and two position and we

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were basically controlling a single

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acting cylinder over there and in this

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video i'm going to design

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another let's say basic neomatic circuit

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in which we have a directional control

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valve with 5v and 2 positions and

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instead of having a single acting

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cylinder we are going to have a double

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acting cylinder

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if you are interested in

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basically understanding the difference

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between single angle taking cylinder and

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double acting cylinder you can watch the

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video number

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three and number two

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over there you can have a better

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understanding of the differences that we

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have basically between these two

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form of actuators

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let's design the circuit

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so

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again we are going to use the nomadic

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module in here

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and we need to basically use a few basic

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components

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the first one is the actuators and we

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are going to use a double acting

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cylinder

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and for the supply elements that is

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going to be the same as

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what we have in general for most of the

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neomatix circuits which is going to be

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supply element which is the compressed

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air supply right

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the air service unit that we have

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and then i'm going to bring a manifold

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which is basically distributing the air

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between different components depending

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on the applications we can have a

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circuit with

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many actuators right and a circuit with

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many directional control valves in there

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we need to distribute the air

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in the case of having many components

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right and this manifold helps us to have

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that

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power of distribution of the air with a

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basically equal amount of uh pressure

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okay we won't have any sort of pressure

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fluctuation

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in the best and ideal case

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okay so what we have to do

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we have the air service unit we have the

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manifold the other thing that we have to

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add in here is the directional control

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valve and as i said we are going to use

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a directional control valve which is

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configurable and it has 5v

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right and

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two positions so i'm going to use this

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one

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okay

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and the next step is basically

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connecting them all so i'm going to

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connect this compressed air supply to

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this air service unit and from this air

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service unit we are going to have

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filtered air which is going to be passed

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to this manifold right and from this

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manifold we are passing the air to this

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directional control valve right

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and then we are going to connect this

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directional control valve to this double

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acting ceiling right so we have the

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double acting cylinder now

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connected to the directional control

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valve and you see

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we have two ports which has no

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connection and they are they are going

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to be used as the terminator so if we

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double click on them we can just choose

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the exhaust for both of them right and

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the other one here

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okay

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so now we have the directional control

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valve connected to the manifold

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connected to the directional control

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valve it's time to

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configure it right so if we go inside

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double click on it and if you go to the

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configure valve so the first one that

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i'm going to use is a sort of manual

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actuation right this sort of let's say

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push button

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and then the other one for the other

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side is going to be a spring return just

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hit okay so we have the actuation for

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the left and right side

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right

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and

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the the very last step is basically

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adding the labels so for this one i'm

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going to put the label 0z

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and then here i'm going to put the label

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of 1z

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over here we are going to have

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one v1

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right

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and for the actuator based on the

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standard that we have you can call it 1a

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okay

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so now the labeling is done

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the next step is just starting the

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simulation to see what is happening here

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if we start the

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right

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so you see the air can pass and it goes

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inside this double acting cylinder right

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and as you see it is in the fully

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retracted position so the air goes there

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right and if i actuate this directional

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control valve in here because it's a

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formal let's say push button if i

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actuate it right the air will basically

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pass through this way right because it's

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going to be connected to this arrow

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right air pass and goes inside and from

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the other side the air will be basically

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transferred to the exhaust that we have

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in here right so let's do the actuation

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again you see the air

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and the spring return

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push the directional control valve to

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its initial position right but if i keep

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this push button in the active position

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we will remain in the fully advanced

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position until i leave this push button

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right it returns back to its

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retracted position

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so

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that is basically the difference that we

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can observe between the dowel acting

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cylinder and at the same time how a

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directional control valve

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right

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uh with 5v

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can be connected to a double acting

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sealant right now let's uh basically

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change it a bit

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here we have a sort of push button

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we can use detent form right so let's

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stop this

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simulation

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again double clicking here

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okay configure valve and instead of this

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form of actuation i'm going to use this

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one

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hit okay

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now if i do the simulation

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start the simulation and then if i push

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this one

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right you see that directional control

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valve will remain in its like actuated

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position and it's because of this form

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of actuation it's called detent

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actuation and it's kind of clamped right

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it will stay there until

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we basically actuated again and then it

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returns back to its initial position

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because of this s-spring

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as you see we have many forms of

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actuation inside fluid seam and also in

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industry as i said depending on the

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applications that you're targeting and

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depending on the circuit that you are

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designing

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basically for a specific application

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you should take care of basically

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the form of actuations that you are

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using for the directional control valve

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so there are

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several types of directional control

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valves

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and you have to choose it based on the

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applications that you are dealing with

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okay we are done with

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this session

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uh we basically covered

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uh the information related to

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directional control valves

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how we basically name them what are the

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difference between the

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different forms of directional control

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valves that we have how they can help us

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within a neuromatic circuit also we

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looked at a very basic circuit in which

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we had a five way two position circuits

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are

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already saw the single acting form and

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three-way two positions here we saw five

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a two positions

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so if you are interested you can watch

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the very first video related to this

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topic

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and in there you can basically look at

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single acting cylinder and its

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connection with the three way to

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position valves

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