PLC CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC ELEVATOR

INTRODUCTION;
PLC is playing a major role in the field of industrial automation. The main aim for us
to select this project work is to acquire practical knowledge in the field of automation using
PLC with Pneumatics. In this project, PLC is a electronic control unit which is programmed
using ladder language to work as a automatic material elevating system using pneumatic
system.
SYNOPSIS;
We selected PLC CONTROLLED PNEUMATIC ELEVATOR as our project
work and we have used principles of Mechatronics in developing this project work.. In this
project the materials are placed on a platform and transported from the ground floor to upstairs
using a Pneumatic cylinder . This cylinder is controlled through the 5/3 solenoid operated
directional controlled valve which is ON/OFF by the PLC unit .Here one OMRON/ABB make
PLC having 6 input and 4 output is used.
There are three magnetic reed sensors placed at each floor for the purpose of stopping
the platform. The materials are transmitted from one floor to another floor by pressing the
switch in the keyboard.
WORKING PRINCIPLE;
Before operating this unit set the 5 bar air pressure in the FRL unit. There are three push
buttons fitted in the keypad and are connected to PLC input.these push buttons are used to
operate the lift to the required station. A 5/3 way double solenoid operated Directional control
valve is connected to the output of the PLC. PLC controls the 5/3 way double solenoid operated
Directional control valve to raise or lower the job. To start the operation, switch the start
button which sends the 24V supply to the input of the PLC which drives the signal to the 5/3
way solenoid valve This valve actuate the double acting cylinder which pushes the platform
which carries the object to be lifted.
.A magnet is placed with the platform which activates the magnetic sensor in order to stop the
platform at the required position.to control the speed of the lift two flow control valve are fitted
at each port of the air cylinder.When the platform unit crosses the magnetic sensor , sends the
signal to the PLC which switch OFF the supply to the 5/3 way solenoid valve to stop the
cylinder.
ADVANTAGES

It eliminates the labour work

Unskilled man even operate the lift.

PNEUMATIC ELEVATOR

DOUBLE ACTING
CYLINDER

M.S.STAND

BASE

BLOCK DIAGRAM

START/ STOP

INPUT

PLC

POWER SUPPLY
(0 TO 24V)

OUTPUT

5/3 way solenoid operated DC VALVE

Disadvantages;
Initial cost is high.
Frequent attention is required for repair and maintenance.
APPLICATION

It can be implemented in water washing stations and automobile repair carrage. Etc,.
Mostly used in places like Hotels, Office, Hospitals, Shopping malls Etc,.
Used in Industrial Area for Material Handling
CONCLUSION;

Thus by fabricating this lift unit , everyone can easy to learn and understand about the
industrial automation which involving sensors ,PLC and pneumatic components. It is

concluded that any automation system can be done with the help of PLC & pneumatic
system.