LOGIC GATES AND PNEUMATIC VALVES

PNEUMATIC SYMBOL LOGIC GATES TRUTH TABLE

NOT GATE

OR GATE

AND GATE

NOR GATE
NAND GATE

XOR GATE
LOGIC NETWORK PROBLEMS

1. A system used 3 switches A, B and C; a combination of switches determines whether an alarm, X, sounds:

If switch A or switch B are in the ON position and if switch C is in the OFF position then a signal to sound
an alarm, X is produced.

2. A manufacturing process is controlled by a built in logic circuit which is made up of AND, OR and NOT gates
only. The process receives a STOP signal depending on certain conditions, shown in the following table:

A stop signal (X = 1) occurs when: either Volume, V > 1000 liters and Speed, S <= 15 m/s
or Temperature, T <= 750ºC and Speed, S > 15 m/s
Draw the logic circuit and truth table to show all the possible situations when the stop signal could be received.

3. The homeowner want an alarm to sound if someone breaks into the house through the door or windows or if
something is moving around the house while the occupants are away. Under certain conditions, the user may
also want to disable the alarm system.
Operating States
1. Door and windows are disturbed-night time (sleeping)
2. Doors and windows are disturbed and motion is detected- occupants are away
3. Alarm will not sound- normal household activity

To accomplish the goal, we will design a combinational logic circuit using two switches to be set by the owner.
ASSUMPTION: Sensors are available to detect motion and detects windows and doors are disturbed.

4. A manager has asked you to design a pneumatic circuit system to be passed one hour later. The design should
include a single acting cylinder and a combination of valves. The valves, A, B, and C, are the main valves to
operate the single acting cylinder. The cylinder will extend only if the following conditions are satisfied. First,
valves A, B, and C are not operated. Second, valve C is operated while both valves A and B are not. Third, valve
A is operated while both valves B and C are not. Fourth, both valves A and C are operated while valve B is not.
Fifth, valves A, B, and C are operated.

The manager generously reminded you that he will give you a higher financial incentive if your design is
functional and less expensive.