WOLFRAM SYSTEM MODELER

Servo3

Example circuit of a cylinder moving a load

Diagram

Wolfram Language

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Information

This example model shows how to move a load with a cylinder. The directional control valve is used to connect the cylinder ends with either the pump or tank depending on the command. The pressure relief valve limits system pressure by opening when the pressure has reached a certain threshold. Pilot-operated check valves are used to reduce slippage.

Fig. 1 shows how the control valve moves to the upper state and then back to its center state. Fig. 2 shows how the check valves allow flow when the control valve is in its upper state. Fig. 3 shows how the cylinder moves when the control valve is in its upper state.

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Fig. 1 Control valve opening state

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Fig. 2 Flow through check valves. The difference is caused by asymmetric piston areas. The rod diameter to the left of the piston is zero.

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Fig. 3 Load position

Parameters (1)

medium

Value: Oil()

Type: Medium

Description: Medium in the component

Components (18)

medium

Type: Medium

Description: Medium in the component

startStep

Type: Step

Description: Generate step signal of type Real

tank1

Type: Tank

Description: Simple tank with constant pressure

tank2

Type: Tank

Description: Simple tank with constant pressure

pump

Type: Pump

Description: Model of a pump with fixed displacement and volumes

tank3

Type: Tank

Description: Simple tank with constant pressure

positionSensor

Type: PositionSensor

Description: Ideal sensor to measure the absolute position

cylinderDouble

Type: CylinderDouble

Description: Double cylinder model

constantSpeed

Type: ConstantSpeed

Description: Constant speed, not dependent on torque

pressureReliefValve

Type: PressureReliefValve

Description: Pressure valve, controlled by the pressure difference between the ports

controlValve

Type: PCVE43FloatingCenter

Description: Electrically actuated proportional control valve with four ports and three states

gravity

Type: ConstantForce

Description: Constant force, not dependent on speed

min

Type: Min

Description: Pass through the smallest signal

stopStep

Type: Step

Description: Generate step signal of type Real

const

Type: Constant

Description: Generate constant signal of type Real

checkValve1

Type: PilotOperatedCheckValvePilotToOpen

Description: Pilot-operated check valve with lumped volumes

checkValve2

Type: PilotOperatedCheckValvePilotToOpen

Description: Pilot-operated check valve with lumped volumes

mass

Type: Mass

Description: Sliding mass with inertia