De La Salle University – Dasmariñas

City of Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology

Mechanical Engineering Program

MEET423b
PLC PROGRAMMING LECTURE

URINAL AUTO-FLUSH

Submitted By:
Group - 2
Castor, Louis Marijo P.
Ilagan, John Mark B.
Santiago, Jake Polo L.
MEE – 41/42

Submitted To:
Engr. Joel F. Napiza

July 2018
INTRODUCTION
Urinal Auto-Flush comes up with sensor activated flushing systems detect the distance between
the automatic flush valve and the user. Once the user walks away, the toilet or urinal automatically
flushes. Automatic flushers for toilets and urinals provide a clean and convenient solution.

Figure 1. Working Principle of a Urinal Auto-Flush

BY MEANS OF AN INFRARED SENSOR
When a user stands in front of the urinal, the infrared sensor detects his/her body heat.
After the user is finished and walks away, the infrared sensor detects the loss of heat and activates
the flush mechanism. It then releases an inline sanitizer during the flush, which cleans the toilet or
urinal each time it is used.

ILLUSTRATION OF THE PARTS OF URINAL AUTO-FLUSH

Figure 2. Isometric View of Urinal Auto-Flush

 Figure 2. Working Drawing of a Urinal Auto-Flush Sensor

Figure 3. Components Inside of the Urinal Auto-Flush

FEATURES OF AN URINAL AUTO-FLUSH

Today’s Urinal Auto-Flush has new features that helps people to be comfortable and germ-free
when using urinal flush. It consists of the following:
 Proximity system for hygienic hands-free operation
 State-of-the-art electronics prevent ghost flushing
 Manual override allows flushing during power outages
 Chrome plating / Stainless Steel on exposed parts
 Includes wall box with front access
 Detection Zone: 50cm – 200cm Preset

Figure 4. Detection Zone Distance that the Auto-Flush Sensor Detects

 Used high grade Infrared Sensor
 It has Solenoid Valve to control fluid flow
 Water Consumption for One Flushing Cycle. Urinal: 1.2 – 3 Liters. Toilet – 6 Liters.
 Auto-Flush sensor could be wall mounted. This wall mounted has a power supply that is
connected to a Power Source / Electric Box.

Figure 5. Wall Mounted Auto-Flush Sensor

  Auto-Flush sensor could be detachable. This detachable sensor is battery operated. It
could be operated by 2 to 4 AA Battery type.

Figure 6. Detachable Auto-Flush Sensor

ILLUSTRATIONS OF DIAGRAM / OPERATIONAL DIAGRAMS

Figure 7. Layout Diagram of its Operational Flow

 Figure 8. Block Diagram
The diagram shown above shows the flow of how the components of Urinal Auto-Flush
works. First, the urine flow sensor gets activated when it detects urine flow, wherein when urine
stops flowing, the urine flow sensor sends a first signal to the controller, whereupon receiving the
first signal, the controller sends a second signal to the water valve to allow water flow from the
water supply through the water valve and water spout; whereupon receiving the first signal, the
controller sends a third signal to the timer to start time counting, the timer sends back to the
controller a fourth signal after a first pre-determined period; whereupon receiving the fourth signal,
the controller sends a fifth signal to the water valve to close the valve and stop water flow.

Figure 9. Wiring Diagram for Solenoid Valve that is connected in the Urinal Auto-Flush
Figure 10. Block Diagram of Urinal Auto-Flush when it is connected to PLC

Figure 11. Block Diagram of Urinal Auto-Flush when it is connected to PLC