Engineering:Electro-pneumatic control

Electro-pneumatic control systems are built with electrical components to control pneumatic components (for example through electrically operated valves).

Description

The working medium, compressed air, is controlled by electrical signals.

In contrast to purely pneumatic controls, electro-pneumatic controls allow significantly more complex functions, especially through the use of electronic circuits such as programmable logic controls. The advantage of pneumatics lies in the simple and cost-effective implementation of actuators, for example with pneumatic cylinders.

Examples

• Pipe organs:
  • Electro-pneumatic action
  • Tubular-pneumatic action
• Railway brakes
  • Electro-pneumatic brake system on British railway trains
• Electrostatic–pneumatic activation
• Electropneumatic paintball marker

See also

• Mechatronics – Combination of electronics and mechanics

External links

• "What Is An Electro-Pneumatic Control System?". https://www.smcpneumatics.com/What-Is-An-Electro-Pneumatic-Control-System_b_100.html. 
• Jensen, Sara (2024-04-22). "The Benefits of Electro-Pneumatic Control for Pressure Regulators". https://www.powermotiontech.com/mechatronics/electropneumatic/article/21285349/proportion-air-the-benefits-of-electro-pneumatic-control-for-pressure-regulators.