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EXPLORER I INDUSTRIAL PNEUMATICS
A Comprehensive Maintenance Training System for Industrial Pneumatics
The Explorer I Industrial Pneumatic Training System provides the components
and hands-on training required to effectively troubleshoot and repair
pneumatic systems used in modern industry. It includes a user manual and
instructor's guide which focus on the background, applications and
maintenance of pneumatic equipment.
The curriculum begins with the fundamentals of pneumatics, which can be used
as either an introduction to the technology or as a review of key
principles. Additional sections focus on different types of valves,
cylinders and pneumatic devices like vacuum Venturi generators, air motors
and rotary actuators.
A complete industrial component panel with eye level gauges is mounted on a
slanted stainless steel surface for easy access when conducting experiments.
A lockable storage area behind the panel provides space for manuals and for
additional components. Removable components on the panel and specialty
components from TII that expand the capabilities of the system can be mounted
on the T-slot surface TII front of the panel. Mounting hardware is included.
Explorer I can be mounted on a mobile training bench that has cabinet space
for a compressor and allows the system to be wheeled between classrooms. The
portability and rugged design of the training system allow it to meet
demanding training schedules.
The Explorer I is one of four building blocks in the advanced Explorer
Series of technology systems. The other advanced modules address the
principles and applications of industrial hydraulics, electromechanics and
programmable logic controllers. They are designed to interface with the
Explorer I, and can be brought together using mobile benches available from
TII. A major advantage of the TII system over traditional training programs
is that each segment can also be operated separately, giving trainees more
space and instructors greater flexibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Explorer I is a complete education/training system that covers pneumatic
technology in its four areas of instruction: Fundamentals, Applications,
Physical Properties and Maintenance. It is constructed of an extruded and
welded aluminum "U" channel frame with a formed sheet steel shell. The
system is modular in design so that it may be used as a stand-alone table, on
a countertop or integrated into a bench configuration with other TII
trainers. The panel includes two sections:
1. The Instrumentation Section of the panel is mounted
at eye level for easy reading of gauges. The panel is constructed of
16-gauge chrome plated and brushed steel. All gauges, cylinders and other
instruments have been identified in large lettering on the panel. The
Instrumentation Section includes a filter/regulator, a lubricator, a system
pressure gauge, two in-line pressure testing gauges, a four-port manifold, a
manometer, a flowmeter, a 24-volt DC power supply and a momentary switch with
output jacks.
2. The Component Panel is mounted at an angle for ease
of use when building circuits. It is constructed of 16-gauge chrome plated
and brushed steel and all instruments are clearly identified. The component
panel includes: a 5-way, 3-position closed center lever-operated directional
control valve; a 5-way, 2-position double-piloted directional control valve;
a 3-way, 2-position electric solenoid directional control valve with banana
jacks; a 3-way, 2-position manual push-button directional control valve; an
air motor (with removable fly wheel and muffler); a single-acting spring
return cylinder (4" stroke, ¾" bore); a double-acting cylinder
(4" stroke, ¾" bore); a double-acting cylinder (4" stroke, 1-¼" bore); and a
regulator. The Work Surface at the bottom of the component panel is used for
conducting experiments and building circuits.
Additional Components include a push-button actuator to fit
all directional control valve bodies, two flow control valves, a needle
valve, a shuttle valve; a check valve, two T-fittings, 16 pneumatic hoses
with quick connect/disconnect couplers color-coded by length, a Venturi
assembly, manometer accessories, one air supply hose, and one solenoid valve
cable.
The Storage Compartment is behind the component panel and
accessed through a hinged door with a lock. It has been designed for storing
hoses and extra components. All components, hoses, instruments and fittings
are industrial grade design. All directional control valves are removable
and dissectible. The actuators and spools on the directional control valves
are interchangeable. All fittings are ball-check quick connect/disconnect.
Options to expand the capabilities of the system include a
wide range of specialty components which can be purchased for mounting on
the system's T-slot experiment surface. Each component comes complete with
mounting hardware, instructions and an application lesson. Also, the
EXPLORER I-PSP is a mobile training system which includes
the Explorer I, a mobile bench, and a compressor.
CURRICULUM
The Explorer I curriculum was designed and reviewed by a panel of experienced
high school and community college teachers, as well as industrial trainers.
Courseware includes a user manual and instructor's guide with 40 units of
activities and instructional support. Each of the four necessary levels of
instruction includes background study of the topic, observational and
hands-on experiments, application exercises, and mathematical formulas for
proving results.
Unit Title
1. Explorer I System Familiarization
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Curriculum
2. History and Applications of Pneumatics
3. Fundamentals and Characteristics of Compressed Air
4. Graphic Communication Symbols
5. Air Compressors: Theory and Purpose
6. Air Filters: Theory and Purpose
7. Pressure Regulators: Theory and Purpose
8. Lubricators: Theory and Purpose
9. Instrumentation: Theory and Purpose
10. Flow Meters
11. Pressure Gauges
12. Manometers
13. Directional Control Valves: Theory and Purpose
14. Manual Spool-Type Directional Control Valves
15. Solenoid Actuated Spool-Type Directional Control Valves
16. Air Pilot Type Directional Control Valves
17. Pneumatic Actuators: Theory and Purpose
18. Single Acting Cylinders
19. Double Acting Cylinders
20. Force/Area Relationships in Cylinders
21. Rotary Actuators: Theory and Purpose
22. Rack and Pinion Rotary Actuators
23. Air Motors
24. Flow Controls: Theory and Purpose
25. Flow Control Valves
26. Needle Valves
27. Check Valves: Theory and Purpose
28. Check Valves
29. Shuttle Valves
30. Vacuum Venturi Generators
31. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
32. Meter Out Cylinder Speed Control
33. Control of an Air Motor
34. Sequenced, Paired Cylinders in a Circuit
35. Cylinders in Parallel
36. Cylinders in Series
37. Two-Step Speed Control of a Double Acting Cylinder
38. Differential Pressure Circuit
39. Clamp-Press Circuit
40. Air Piloted Control of a Double Acting Cylinder
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