Electro-Pneumatic Training System

TII

SKU: EP-250

Regular price $4,095.00

The EP250 is a comprehensive training system for electronic control of pneumatic technology. This training system offers true electrical control and logic of pneumatic technology in a replicated manufacturing press/stamping and vise/clamping environment.

Electronic control is done through use of a Programmable Smart Relay Micro Controller. System components and hardware are mounted in a configuration to replicate manufacturing operations. Like a PLC, the Smart Relay allows the user to program and control up to eight inputs and four outputs simultaneously.

However, unlike a PLC, the simplified logic programming software that is included with the Smart Relay requires no previous PLC programming knowledge. This allows the student to focus on the learning objectives and controlling the pneumatic elements without having to study PLC programming first.

The EP250’s curriculum is designed to cover the background, use and application of electronic control of pneumatic components in an application-oriented setting. Our training system is accompanied by an instructor’s guide as well as a student manual. This manual is a comprehensive student resource, featuring detailed exercises and testing materials.

  • Flexible system design allows for interfacing to PLCs and other external devices
  • Electronic control done through a Smart Relay PLC
  • Smart Relay allows users to program and control up to eight inputs and four outputs simultaneously

System Specifications

  • Built-in 24 BDC power supply
  • Universal banana jack I/O sockets
  • Mounted upright on a metal frame with stainless steel panel
  • Convenient interfacing with other TII trainers
  • Various application-oriented hardware can be attached to the workspace
  • All front panel features are silkscreened for easy identification
  • A series of jacks are located throughout the panel for easy electrical connecting
  • Interfacing using banana jack patch cords
  • Flexible design allows user to interface with other 24 VDC-enabled external devices or PLC
  • A compressed air source is required for system operation (not included)

Shipping Information

  • Dimensions: 20.5” x 15” x 14”
  • Shipping Weight: 40 lbs

Controller Specifications

Programming

  • Keypad and display
  • Windows-based software

Voltage

  • Line in: 115 VAC, 60 HZ
  • Optional: 230 VAC, 50 HZ

Inputs/Outputs

  • Digital Input: 6 Inputs – 0 to 24 VDC
  • Analog Input: 2 Inputs – 0 to 10 VDC
  • Output: 4 Outputs – Relay

Memory

  • Size: 164 Instruction words
  • Type: Built-in EEPROM

Other items included in the Base Unit:

  • Built-in 2.4 AMP 24 VDC power supply for standalone operation
  • Series of jacks and banana jack patch cords for easy electrical interconnecting of various system elements
  • Two air piloted double-ended solenoid directional control valves
    • Air pilots assist the shifting of the solenoid valve to permit low system air pressure operation
  • Two double acting pneumatic cylinders with reed switches and flow control valves on each end of the cylinder
    • Manually operated flow control valves are used for speed control adjustment of cylinder rod extension and retraction
    • Reed switches provide electrical feedback of cylinder rod motion and location
  • Four pneumatically operated limit switches for system logic activities
  • Emergency stop button for emergency system shutdown
  • System pressure regulator with gauge for precise system air control
  • Adjustable pressure switch with electrical controls
  • Four switches and two lights for interface to the Smart Relay Micro Controller
  • Three supplemental valves for auxiliary action and control
    • Two pulse valves
    • One toggle valves
  • Series of banana jacks and patch cords for electrically interconnecting various system elements
  • The cylinders are positioned on the panel to replicate a pneumatic vise / clamping operation and a pneumatic press / stamping operation
  • All pneumatic hoses have been pre-plumbed and connected for system operation