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The Feedback Mechatronics Range ∗ Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatics ∗ Hydraulics/Electro-hydraulics ∗ PLCs∗ Mechanical Transmission

Pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic control (PLC) and mechanical transmission systems are all widely used technologies in today�s manufacturing industries. Each of these areas require a well-trained and multi-skilled workforce.

Feedback�s range of Mechatronics trainers adds a new and affordable dimension to the engineering training of those preparing for or working in these areas.

The Mechatronics range of equipment has been developed by engineering trainers for engineering trainers and lecturers, with safety, ease-of-use and cost-effectiveness as prime considerations. Portability and space efficiency have been carefully considered, too, as the range is available in different configurations to allow for transporting and stowage. Industry specification components are used throughout.

To complement the laboratory and workshop equipment, extensive training material is provided. All the courseware is based around genuine industrial products and practical applications, providing appropriate content to cover school, college, university and industrial level training.

Experience has shown that circuit construction is important to re-inforce basic principles of component identification and understanding of circuit operation. The easy-mounting system, quick-fit pneumatic tubing, leak-free hydraulic fittings and safe, shrouded electrical connectors mean that circuit construction issues across the range are as simplified as they can be, leaving maximum time for experimentation, observation and analysis.

Each technology in the range comes in a variety of packages covering a range of levels.

The Pneumatic systems vary from introductory �Tutor Kits� to larger and more elaborate sets of components. Circuits use calibrated 4mm tubing and quick release, push-in fittings. The cylinders and control valves used are exactly the same as those found in the manufacturing, production and packaging industries. The electro-pneumatic systems use industry standard 24V relays and control valve solenoids (with LED indicators). The addition of the most widely-used commercial PLCs (Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley and Siemens) make the range particularly useful to those working in industry or preparing to.

The Hydraulic systems offer a similar range of kits and levels and use the same components as are found in industry. For ease of circuit construction, the remarkable flat-face, self-seal, leakage-free, quick-connect couplings make life simple. No system priming is needed.

The Mechanical Transmission Trainer provides a variety of fully working components to demonstrate belt, chain and solid drives, transmissions and couplings on a work-table with full industrial safety facilities.

Features:• Fully operational equipment • Industry specification

components • Easy-connect pneumatic

fittings • Leak-free hydraulic fittings • No tools needed (except for

Transmission Trainer) • Robust & attractive storage

cases• Industrial safety features • Modular, expandable • Flexible configurations

o Storage case-sized o Trolley-mounted o Bench-top

• Very comprehensive courseware

• Computer-based training materials

Tutor Kits Pneumatics, Electro-Pneumatics, P.L.C. &

Hydraulics

The Feedback range of Mechatronics Tutor Kits has been specifically designed to give practical and in-depth knowledge of Pneumatics, Electro- Pneumatics, Programmable Logic Control (P.L.C.) and Hydraulics, preparing students for further/higher education and entry into industry.

All components used in the tutor kits are genuine industrial items to give maximum exposure and familiarisation with the relevant technology. Each component is clearly marked with its appropriate ISO 1219-1 fluid power symbol.

Pneumatic connections are made by means of push-in quick connect/release industrial fittings - no tools being required. To make a connection, tubing is simply pushed into a fitting. Disconnection of the tubing is achieved by depressing the push-ring fitting and pulling out the tubing.

Electrical connections use shrouded plugs and sockets throughout, for added safety. Hydraulic connections utilise quick-connect, self-seal couplings, for minimal leakage.

Fully operational Pneumatic, Electro-pneumatic, P.L.C. and Hydraulic circuits can be constructed both quickly and easily, without the need for tools. This allows maximum time for experimentation and analysis of results and gives students all-round practical experience, raising their interest and, typically, their success.

Each Tutor Kit is supplied in a stylish aluminium-framed, heavy-duty, lockable storage/transit case. This keeps all components tidy and secure and allows easy storage and safe transportation, if required.

Comprehensive user manuals are supplied with the kits. These introduce the theory, explain the operation of each type of component, then introduce a series of practical exercises that build up to utilise all parts of the Tutor Kit with real-world applications.

Pneumatics Tutor Kit 36-100

Components included the Pneumatics Tutor Kit are: -

• Single acting cylinder with striker cam • 2 off Double acting cylinder with striker cam • 3/2 way directional control valve, hand slide (ON/OFF) • 4-way manifold • 2 off 3/2 way directional control valve, push button/spring (N/C) • 1 off 3/2 way directional control valve, toggle lever • 4 off 3/2 way directional control valve, roller/spring (N/C) • 2 off 5/2 way directional control valve, pilot/pilot • 2 off One-way flow control (throttle/check) valve • Quick exhaust valve • Air reservoir • �OR� module (shuttle valve) • �AND� module (two pressure valve) • �YES� module (3/2 directional control valve, pilot/spring, N/C) • �NOT� module (3/2 way directional control valve, pilot/spring, N/O) • �MEMORY� module (5/2 way directional control valve, pilot/pilot) • 4mm Tee pieces • 4mm push-in plugs • 4mm Polyurethane tubing (calibrated)

All components are fitted with 4mm push-in fittings and where relevant exhaust port silencers.

Overall size (in case): 520mm 390mm x100mm Weight: 7.6 Kg

Curriculum Coverage The circuits that may be constructed include (but are not restricted to) the following:

Circuits based around single-acting cylinder control: • Extend speed control Ӟ• Extend & retract speed control • Retract speed control • OR, AND, YES & NOT functions

Circuits based around double-acting cylinder control: • Direct and indirect • Direct and indirect with extend & retract speed controls • Semi-automatic circuit & speed control � including reverse operation • Automatic circuit & speed control • Slow speed extend & rapid retract • Time delay • OR function & time delay • AND function & time delay • Auto cycle, speed control & memory • MEMORY, OR & MEMORY, AND & MEMORY, NOT & MEMORY functions with speed control • Time delay using YES function • OR & time delay using YES function • OR & AND functions, semi-auto circuit

Further circuits can be based around the use of 2 cylinders.

A clean compressed air supply is required for efficient operation (ideally 1,5 bar minimum). Feedback offers the following choice of suitable compressors to run single or multiple Tutor Kits.

Small Air Compressor 36-112 Large Air Compressor 36-110

Electro-pneumatics Tutor Kit 36-200

Components included the Electro-Pneumatics Tutor Kit are: -

�� Single acting cylinder with striker cam �� 2 off Double acting cylinder with striker cam �� 4 off One-way flow control valves, adjustable �� 3/2 way directional control valve, hand slide (ON/OFF) �� 4-way manifold (air) �� 6-way manifold (electrical) �� 3/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/spring (N/C) �� 5/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/spring �� 2 off 5/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/solenoid �� 4 off electrical limit switches with change-over contacts �� 2 off lamps (1 x red, 1 x green) �� 2 off relays each with 2 sets of change-over contacts �� 2 off electrical push buttons each with change-over contacts �� Electrical toggle lever (detent) switch with change-over contacts �� Set of cables (red) with 2mm shrouded banana plugs (stackable) �� Set of cables (blue) with 2mm shrouded banana plugs (stackable) �� 4mm push-in plugs �� 4mm Polyurethane tubing (calibrated)

All components are fitted with 4mm push-in fittings and where relevant exhaust port silencers, completely wired to 2mm shrouded push-in sockets for electrical connection.

Overall size (in case): 520mm 390mm x100mm Weight: 7.4 Kg PC�s so cannot be corrupted by students.

Curriculum Coverage

Circuits that can be covered using the Electro-Pneumatic Tutor Kit are outlined below: �� Lamp (indicator) control - direct and indirect �� Solenoid (coil) control - direct and indirect �� Single-acting cylinder control - direct and indirect l Relay control

Circuits based around double-acting cylinder control: �� with solenoid/spring valve - direct �� with solenoid/solenoid valve - direct and indirect �� with solenoid/spring valve - indirect �� with latching circuit �� with semi-automatic circuit �� with automatic circuit �� with �OR� function - direct and indirect �� with �AND� function direct and indirect �� with �OR� & �AND� function - indirect �� with automatic and latching circuit

Circuits based around 2-cylinder circuit with automatic control: �� direct with repeat pattern �� 2-cylinder circuit with automatic control - indirect with repeat pattern

A clean compressed air supply is required for efficient operation (ideally 1,5 bar minimum), along with a 24 volt dc electrical supply. Feedback offers the following suitable power supply that offers 24V dc at 2.1A with short-circuit protection. The power supplies have an input range of 115 to 240V ac and use IEC mains leads.

24 volt dc power supply unit 36-210

PLC Tutor Kits 36-202 to 204

Mitsubishi FX1S option Allen Bradley Pico option Mitsubishi Alpha option

The 4 current P.L.C. devices represent the most widely used types. All kits have the same electro-pneumatic components. In addition to the courseware, each P.L.C. Tutor Kit is supplied with a PC interface lead, the appropriate P.L.C. software and a P.L.C. manual.

Components included in each P.L.C. Tutor Kit are: -

�� P.L.C. (6 input / 4 output) �� P.C. software for P.L.C. programming �� P.L.C. to P.C. connection cable �� Single acting cylinder with striker cam �� 2 off Double acting cylinder with striker cam �� 4 off One-way flow control valve, adjustable �� 3/2 way directional control valve, hand slide (ON/OFF) �� 4-way manifold (air) �� 6-way manifold (electrical) �� 3/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/spring (N/C) Mitsubishi FX1S PLC�� 5/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/spring Ladder Diagram�� 2 off 5/2 way directional control valve, solenoid/solenoid �� 4 off electrical limit switches with change-over contacts �� 2 off lamps (1 x red, 1 x green) �� 2 off electrical push buttons each with change-over contacts �� Electrical toggle lever (detent) switch with change-over contacts �� Set of cables (red) with 2mm shrouded banana plugs (stackable) �� Set of cables (blue) with 2mm shrouded banana plugs (stackable) �� 4mm push-in plugs �� 4mm Polyurethane tubing (calibrated)

All components are fitted with 4mm push-in fittings and where relevant exhaust port silencers, completely wired to 2mm shrouded push-in sockets for electrical connection.

Overall size (in case): 520mm 390mm x130mm Weight: 7.3 Kg

A clean compressed air supply is required for efficient operation (ideally 1,5 bar minimum), along with a 24 volt dc electrical supply. Part No. 36-202 (Mitsubishi - Alpha Version in case) 36-203 (Mitsubishi - FX1S Version in case)

36-204 (Allen Bradley - Pico Version in case) 36-205 (Siemens - S7-200 in case) 36-210 24V d.c. power supply 36-112 Mini Compressor

Hydraulics Tutor Kits 36-500 & 36-502

Basic level Advanced level

Two Hydraulics Tutor Kits are available: Basic and Advanced. The Advanced Kit includes the same components as in the Basic Kit, plus extra components. For additional safety, the Hydraulic Tutor Kits use water as their hydraulic fluid.

Components included the Basic level Hydraulics Tutor Kit are: -

• Double acting cylinder with striker cam • 4 kg weight for use with cylinder when vertically mounted • Bi-directional motor (simulator) • Pressure manifold • Tank return manifold • Pressure relief valve with pressure gauge • 4/2 way directional control valve, lever operated • 4/3 way directional control valve, lever operated (closed centre) • 2 off One-way flow control (throttle/check) valve • Set of hoses fitted with self-seal, quick release couplings • Hydraulic power pack (3 bar maximum pressure), water used as hydraulic fluid, for added safety

The Advanced level Hydraulics Tutor Kit has the all of the above components plus the following additional items: -

• Double acting cylinder • Check valve • Pilot operated check valve • Pressure relief/sequence/counterbalance valve

Overall size (in case): 520mm 390mm x120mm

Weight: 15.25 kg (basic kit), 16 kg (advanced kit), 6.3 kg (power pack, dry weight), available in either 230V 50Hz or 115V 60Hz (please specify when ordering).

Curriculum Coverage

The circuits that may be constructed include (but are not restricted to) the following: • Directional control • Speed control • Pressure control • Single-acting cylinder control • Double-acting cylinder control with 4/2 way valve • Double-acting cylinder control with 4/3 way valve • Metering �IN� • Metering �OUT� • Weight loading of cylinder • Motor control with speed control in one direction • Motor control with speed control in both directions

Part No. 36-500 (basic level kit, complete with case and hydraulic power pack) 36-502 (advanced level kit, complete with case and hydraulic power pack)

Optional Accessories:

36-210 24V dc Power Supply Unit 36-112 Small Compressor (suitable for 1 tutor kit) 230V 50Hz 36-110 Large Compressor (suitable for 3 tutor kits) 230V 50Hz

Feedback Pneumatics & Electro-pneumatics Training Systems

Pneumatics and Electro-pneumatics are essential parts of any training programme for engineers, be they �mechanical�, �electrical� or �multi-skilled�. These training systems have been developed in the UK to meet the varied needs of educational and industrial training environments. The following cost-effective options are available: -

1) Laboratory trolley based systems with full size circuit building panel.

2) Portable systems, in a transit/storage case with compact circuit building panel.

3) �Stand alone� circuit building panel (either full size or compact).

The system can be used to achieve present day requirements and being modular is easy to expand to meet any future needs that may arise.

In addition to standard manual and mechanically operated pneumatic controls the system can also be utilised for electro-pneumatic, sensoric controls, P.L.C.s and related technologies, important subjects when undertaking �multi-skilling� type training. A very extensive range of both pneumatic and electrical components are available, all of which are supplied complete and ready for use.

The pneumatics/electro-pneumatics training system is ideally suited to achieve the practical requirements of fluid power training courses at minimal capital outlay. Complete packages of courseware and teachware, including purpose designed practical exercises, for both pneumatics and electro-pneumatics, are also available to fully support the training hardware. A �total system� can therefore be supplied that is �ready to use� without the need for precious development time, allowing for systems from simple pneumatic through to complex P.L.C. control.

When required for portable use the training panel and the components can be supplied in a heavy-duty, aluminium framed transit case. This keeps the equipment safe and secure, whilst at the same time creating a professional image.

Student working on Laboratory trolley.

Working from the Portable system.

Tutor kit � ideal for introductory level training.

Laboratory trolley-based systems with large circuitbuilding panel, 36-001 to 003

Ergonomically designed with user friendliness in mind. Extremely rugged yet attractive enough to be used in any training facility.

Being mounted on castors, the trolleys are easy to move but narrow enough to pass through standard doorways. Components are stored in �built-in� lockable equipment storage cabinets (5 drawer true CNC steel tool cabinets).

All connections are made on the front of the circuit building panel via push-in fittings for pneumatics and shrouded plugs and sockets for electrical connections.

Components are quickly and easily mounted on the circuit building panel � there is no need for tools. Connections are made using push-in fittings. The complete assembly, test and dis-assembly of circuits is therefore rapid, easy and efficient, which maximises the training time available when �putting the theory into practice�.

Laboratory trolleys are available in either double-sided or single-sided and in both mobile and static versions. Double-sided versions have two equipment storage cabinets, while single-sided versions have one cabinet.

Double-sided trolleys are more space-efficient and cost-effective where larger student groups are eexpected.

In addition, low noise compressors can be supplied which fit within the �A� frame of the circuit building panels (one for a single-sided unit; one or two for a double-sided unit).

The large circuit building panels are also available as separate items, either with or without integral electrical distribution (+/-) connections.

36-601 Side view showing low noise compressor in �A� frame.

36-601

Portable (transit/storage case-based) systems with compact circuit building panel

Also ergonomically designed, but with strength, compactness and lightweight in mind. Even so they are still extremely rugged to withstand the rigours of everyday use and transportation.

The compact design allows the units to be easily used in different training rooms, or even different facilities (at geographically different locations), thereby making them very cost effective.

This system has been specifically designed for those who offer �In-house� training and are therefore constantly on the move. When not in use the transit/storage, cases are easily stored requiring only minimal space, thus making them ideal where rooms or laboratories are used for multi-tasking.

Transit/storage cases (750mm x 600mm 130mm) are lockable - this can be an important feature when transportation is by a third party.

When in use, the lid of the case is detachable and contains the circuit building panel (compact version � 700mm x 550mm). In this way, the circuit building panel can be placed next to the case base that contains the components.

The compact circuit building panels are also available as separate items.

Transit/storage case (36-607) showing compact panel 36-606 installed.

Electro-pneumatics circuit being built using the portable system (case: 36-607, panel: 36-606, components: 36-603, PSU: 36-210)

Base of transit/storage case (36-607) with pneumatic set of components (level1) (36-602).

Pneumatics Components Sets

�ALL� components are genuine industrial items, exactly the same components that are used by industry everyday. This helps the student learn what the components look like and how they operate.

Set of Components � Pneumatics level 1, 36-602

Set of Components � Electro-Pneumatics level 1, 36-603

1 x Air service unit with on/off valve (filter, pressure regulator with pressure gauge)

2 x 5/2 way solenoid/spring valve with LED 2 x 5/2 way solenoid/solenoid valve with LEDs

1 x 6 way manifold 1 x Single acting cylinder 16mm bore x 50 mm stroke2 x Double acting cylinder 16mm bore x 100mm stroke with magnetic piston for contactless sensing 2 x Double 3/2 way push button/spring valve, normally closed (2 valves per baseplate, 4 valves in total)

1 x 5/3 way sol./sol. valve, closed centre, with LEDs 2 x Cylinder proximity switch (magnetic) with LED, on adjustable baseplate 2 x Mechanically actuated limit switch with change over contacts, on adjustable baseplate 4 x Relay module with 3 sets of change over contacts

1 x 3/2 way lever/detent valve and visual indicator1 x 5/2 way lever/detent valve

2 x Time relay, plug-in coil (for use with relay module above)

1 x 5/2 way pilot/spring valve 4 x Push button module with N/O and N/C contacts

3 x 5/2 way pilot/pilot valve 1 x Toggle (detent) module with N/O and N/C contacts

1 x 5/3 way pilot/pilot valve, closed centre 1 x 3/2 way adjustable time delay valve, N/C

1 x Pressure switch with N/O contacts 1 x Totalising counter with manual and electrical reset

2 x 3/2 way roller/spring valve on adjustable baseplate, for instroke (left hand) actuation, N/C

1 x Indicator module with 3 lamps (visual) and 1 buzzer (audible)

2 x 3/2 way roller/spring valve on adjustable baseplate, for outstroke (right hand) actuation, N/C

1 x Electrical (+/-) distribution manifold 1 x Power supply unit 24V d.c. 2,1A

1 x Pressure gauge 1 x Quick exhaust valve

1 x Cable set, RED (5 @ 1,000mm, 10 @ 500mm & 10 @ 250mm)

2 x Double shuttle valve (OR gate) (2 valves per baseplate, 4 in total)

1 x Cable set, BLUE (10 @ 500mm, & 1 @ 1,000mm)

1 x Double two pressure valve (AND gate) (2 valves on one baseplate)

1 x Air service unit 1 x 6 way manifold

1 x Double throttle/check (one-way flow control) valve (2 valves on one baseplate)

2 x Double acting cylinder 16mm bore x 100mm stroke with magnetic piston for contactless sensing

1 x Air reservoir (stainless steel) 1 x Single acting cylinder 16mm bore x 50 mm stroke

10 x 4mm push-in equal TEE 1 x Quick exhaust valve 10 x 4mm push-in plug 1 x 15 metre coil 4mm polyurethane tubing (calibrated)

2 x Double throttle/check (one-way flow control) valve (2 valves on one baseplate)

1 x 5 metre coil 6mm soft polyurethane tubing

Abridged Set of Components � Electro-Pneumatics level 1, 36-6042 x 5/2 way solenoid/spring valve with LED 2 x 5/2 way solenoid/solenoid valve with LEDs

4 x Push button module with normally open and normally closed contacts

1 x 5/3 way solenoid/solenoid valve, closed centre, with LEDs

1 x Toggle (detent) module with normally open and normally closed contacts

2 x Cylinder proximity switch (magnetic) with LED, on adjustable baseplate

1 x Pressure switch with normally open contacts 1 x Totalising counter with manual and electrical reset

2 x Mechanically actuated limit switch with change over contacts, on adjustable baseplate

1 x Indicator module with 3 lamps (visual) and 1 buzzer (audible)

4 x Relay module with 3 sets of change over contacts

1 x Electrical (+/-) distribution manifold

2 x Time relay, plug-in coil (for use with relay module above)

1 x Cable set, RED (5 @ 1,000mm, 10 @ 500mm & 10 @ 250mm)

1 x Power supply unit 24V d.c. 2,4A 1 x Cable set, BLUE (10 @ 500mm, & 1 @ 1,000mm)

Larger configurations of components can be considered. Please contact your sales representative.

Feedback Hydraulic, Electro-hydraulic and Proportional Hydraulic Training Systems

Hydraulics, electro-hydraulics and proportional hydraulics are essential aspects of preparation or training for mechanical, electrical or cross-discipline engineers.

As with pneumatic systems, these cost-effective hydraulics trainers have been developed in the UK to meet the varied needs of educational and industrial training environments. The following cost-effective options are available: -

1) Laboratory trolley based systems with full size circuit building panel.

2) Portable systems, in a transit/storage case with compact circuit building panel.

3) Stand-alone circuit building panel (either full size or compact).

The trainers are well equipped to satisfy present day requirements and being modular, are easy to expand to meet any future needs. In addition to standard manual and mechanically operated hydraulic controls, the system can also be utilised for electro-hydraulic, proportional hydraulic, sensoric controls, PLCs and related technologies. All of these are important subjects when undertaking cross-disciplinary courses and multi-skilling type training.

A very extensive range of both hydraulic and electrical components is available. All itemsare supplied complete and ready for use.

The hydraulics/electro-hydraulics trainers are ideally suited to achieve the practical requirements of fluid power training courses and laboratory sessions, but with minimal capital outlay.

Complete packages of courseware and teachware, including purpose designed practical exercises, for both hydraulics, electro-hydraulics and proportional hydraulics are also available to provide full support for the training hardware.

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There is no need for development time and the easy assembly allows maximum opportunity to carry out assignments and analysis from simple hydraulics through to complex P.L.C. control. If required for portable use, the training panel and the components can be supplied in heavy duty, aluminium-framed transit cases, for safe transit and storage.

Example of flat-faced couplings

Hydraulics Trainers 36-010- & 36-011

The hydraulics laboratory trainers from the Feedback Mechatronics range have been ergonomically designed and developed to teach hydraulics, electro-hydraulics, proportional hydraulics and programmable logic control (PLC) of hydraulics.

With these systems, both the principles and circuitry can be studied for the various technologies. They are mobile but at the same time extremely rugged, yet attractive enough to be used in any training facility.

All of the components are authentic, industrialunits, mounted on plug-in baseplates. Each item can be quickly and easily mounted on the circuit building panel using a �push-fit with ¼-turn� fastener. This removes the risk of components coming adrift from the panel, though the grid of mounting holes allows an almost limitless number of possible circuit layouts.

The trolleys are mounted on castors and are very manoeuvrable (they pass through standard doorways). Their laminated worktops promote cleanliness to minimise risk of contamination.

Components are stored in built-in, lockable equipment storage cabinets (5-drawer, true CNC steel tool cabinets).

The trainers are easy to use and circuit construction is very straightforward. Each component is identified by the relevant ISO standard symbol. All hydraulic connections are made from the front of the circuit building panel, via impressive flat-face, self-seal, leakage-free, quick-connect couplings, while shrouded plugs and sockets allow safe electrical connection.

All these benefits combine to allow the learner to spend the maximum amount of time on the productive activities of circuit construction, experimentation and analysis.

Laboratory trolleys are available in either double-sided or single-sided in both mobile and static versions. Double-sided versions have two equipment storage cabinets, while single-sidedversions have one cabinet.

Double-sided trolleys are more space efficient and cost effective where larger student groups are expected.

An optional electrical extension panel is available, which can be mounted above the large circuit-building panel. This extension panel incorporates electrical distribution (+/-) connections and is designed for use with the electrical/electronic equipment contained in the electro- and proportional hydraulic sets.

Hydraulics Level 1 components (36-652)

Hydraulics Level 2 components (36-653)

Portable (Transit/Storage Case-based) Hydraulic systems with compact circuit building panel

The Portable Hydraulic Training System is unique and has been specifically designed with strength, compactness and lightness in mind for its mobility (can be moved by one person). Even so, this system is still extremely rugged to withstand the rigours of everyday use and regular transit between locations or from storage to laboratory.

The compact design allows the units to be easily used in different training rooms, or even different buildings, making them very cost effective for organisations that offer training �on-site� at client premises.

When not in use the transit/storage cases are easily stored requiring only minimal space, thus making them ideal where rooms or laboratories are used for multi-tasking.

Transit/storage cases for the �sets of components� are lockable. Each storage case has a shaped foam insert Inclinable plug-board, plus stainless steel drip tray to hold components securely. from the portable hydraulic training system 36-650

The compact circuit building panel folds flat into a stainless steel drip tray, which then fits into a heavy-duty carry-bag for transit and/or storage.

The pressure and tank manifolds plus hydraulic power pack from the portable hydraulic training system 36-650

Transit/storage cases showing

hydraulic components

Hydraulics Component Sets Set of Components - Hydraulics

Level 1 36-652Set of Components - Electro-hydraulics

Level 1 36-6541 x Pressure relief valve 3 x Pressure gauge with test point adaptor

1 x 4/3 way solenoid/solenoid directional control valve, with closed mid position

1 x Flowmeter 1 x Pressure switch with change-over contacts 1 x Double acting cylinder (25 x 200 mm), for horizontal attachment 1 x 4/2 way lever/detent directional control valve

4 x Relay module with 3 change-over contact sets1 x Timer relay, plug-in coil (for use with relay module above)

1 x Shut-off valve with graduated scale 1 x 4/2 way solenoid/spring directional control valve

1 x 4/3 way lever/detent directional control valve with recirculating mid position

4 x Mechanically actuated limit switch with normally closed and normally open contacts

2 x One-way flow control (throttle/check) valve 1 x 3-way pressure reducing valve

4 x Push button module with normally closed and normally open contacts

1 x Pilot operated (ventable) 2 stage, pressure relief valve

1 x Toggle lever (detent) switch module with normally closed and normally open contacts

1 x Set of hoses, complete with �Flat-Face�, quick-connect couplings

1 x Indicator module with 3 lamps (visual) and 1 buzzer (audible)

1 x Bi-directional motor 1 x Electrical distribution manifold 3 x Cross tee with test point 1 x User�s manual

1 x Cable set, Red � comprises: 10 @ 250mm, 10 @ 500mm, 5 @ 1,000mm

1 x Cable set, Blue � comprises: 5 @ 250mm, 5 @ 500mm, 5 @ 1,000mm

1 x Power supply unit 24V d.c. 2,1A

Set of Components - Hydraulics, level 2 36-653

Set of Components - Proportional Hydraulics, 36-655

1 x 4/3 way lever/detent directional control valve with closed mid position1 x 3/2 way roller/spring directional control valve 1 x Check valve

1 x Proportional 4/3 way solenoid/solenoid directional control valve

1 x Pilot operated (de-lockable) check valve 1 x Proportional pressure relief valve 1 x Double acting cylinder (25 x 200 mm), for vertical mounting 1 x 20 Kg weight for use with vertically mounted cylinder, complete with brackets 1 x 2-way flow control valve, pressure compensated

1 x Proportional electronic control module (2-channel) for use with proportional directional and pressure control valve

1 x Pressure relief/pressure sequence valve 1 x Pressure line Filter 1 x Accumulator module with safety circuit

Mechanical Transmission Trainer 40-001, 40-002

Feedback�s Mechanical Transmission Trainer provides a variety of fully working components to demonstrate belt, chain and solid drives, transmissions and couplings that are fitted on a work-table with full industrial safety facilities. This system has been designed with the specific purpose of meeting the needs of education and training centres offering programmes for multi-skilling, cross-skilling, mechanical technician qualifications and apprenticeships. This trainer provides hands-on experience to allow students and trainees to set up different transmission systems and compare them in terms of underlying principles, ease of assembly, maintenance issues and operational characteristics.

For maximum flexibility, the system is based on a work-table design, which can be supplied as either a complete mobile trolley, with built-in equipment storage, or as a unit suitable for bench-top mounting. Rubber-faced castors are fitted to the strong and sturdy mobile trolley, allowing the Trainer to be moved easily between locations.

As is the case in industry, the safe use of the operational transmission trainer is essential. The safety features on the trainer include:

• Powerbreaker RCD plug on the mains cable (UK version) • Lockable isolator switch on the mains supply • Lockable safety guards and two interlocked safety

switches that cut motor power as soon as the hoodsare lifted during operation

• Impact resistant safety guards

Note that the guards can be easily lifted away (without tools) from the work-table, to allow full access during transmission set-up. However, operation of the motoris not possible until the guards are replaced.

Setting up transmission configurations requires a small number of readily available, standard workshop tools. A complete toolkit can be supplied as an option, if required.

Toolkit 40-202

A complete collection of exercises and solutions is supplied with each system. These exercises support the transmission trainers and include exercises for motor, vee belts/pulleys, chains/sprockets, timing belts/pulleys, gearboxes and gear sets, limited slip clutch and couplings.

Starting at a basic level, these exercises build up in complexity with issues such as: alignment, tensioning and adjustment. Question and answer papers are supplied to monitor student progress.

A licence for the original purchaser to photocopy course material is included.

Courseware and Teachware To help in the development of the skills required by today�s workforce an extensive range of courseware/teachware has been developed which is user friendly, clear and concise. Industrial based exercises support the hardware and are self-paced and multi-level, thus allowing both tutor and student maximum flexibility.

Exercises 36-810 to 817Student courseware is available in the form of �industry-related� practical exercises, supported by relevant question and answer papers, thereby offering a complete, structured assessment system. These exercises are widely used by colleges and other training establishments.

This material is covered by copyright but is supplied with a licence, which allows copying by the original purchaser, for training and educational purposes.

The following �Collections of Circuit Exercises/Solutions, complete Question/Answer Papers�, are available:

Pneumatics level 1 Hydraulics level 1 Pneumatics level 2 Hydraulics level 2 Electro-pneumatics level 1 Electro-hydraulics Electro-pneumatics level 2 Proportional-hydraulics P.L.C. Mechanical Transmissions

Samples of exercises for Electro-pneumatics and Pneumatics.

Feedback Instruments LtdFeedback Instruments Ltd

Overhead Projection Transparencies 36-801to 805

Overhead Projection Transparencies (OHPs) are an essential requirement for anyone involved in the training of fluid power.

To assist instructors, lecturers and teachers in this field, a range of transparencies is available to cover this important area of technology. Each set comprises a number of A4-sized transparencies, each transparency is contained in its own wallet and the set is in its own ring binder, along with users notes, which explain each transparency in the set.

Component transparencies cover the items found in common use and are printed in multi-colour, with the circuits printed single colour, using relevant symbols to I.S.O. 1219-1 (Graphical Symbols for Fluid Power).

Magnetic Symbols 36-808

The design of fluid power circuits necessitates the use of complex symbols, which are connected via lines representing the pipework. To eliminate the time consuming drawing of these symbols by hand, magnetic symbols have been developed, covering the commonly used items in pneumatic circuits. When using these magnetic symbols, circuits can be designed more quickly and more easily than by conventional means. They are also more visible from a distance.

The individual symbols can be arranged on a magnetic board in accordance with the circuit diagram. Lines such as pipes and hoses can then be drawn in. The method of operation of the directional control valves can be inserted in the drawing. Moving the magnetic symbol of the directional control valves results in a different valve position thereby showing the switching conditions of the various valves.

The symbols are manufactured from magnetic sheet vinyl, thereby giving excellent results when used with a normal magnetic board (dry wipe or chalk finish) as well as being extremely hard wearing. The symbols conform to current I.S.O. standards (I.S.O. 1219-1 Graphical Symbols for Fluid Power).

Magnetic symbols for Electro-control are also available as a separate set.

Cutaway (Sectioned) Components 36-105 Cutaway sectioned components are an excellent method of clearly explaining and demonstrating the construction, operation and function of various items of pneumatic equipment.

The set comes complete in its own heavy-duty storage/transit case and comprises:

- Single acting cylinder (compact style) 16mm bore - Single acting cylinder (traditional style) 20mm bore (ISO/VDMA 6432) - Double acting cylinder 20mm bore (ISO/VDMA 6432) - Double acting cylinder, adjustable cushions 32mm bore (ISO/VDMA 6431) - 5/2 way Plunger/spring valve, with internal pilot (servo) assist - 3/2 way Hand slide valve - 3/2 way Push button/spring valve - 3/2 way Pilot/spring valve - 3/2 way Pilot/pilot valve - 3/2 way Plunger/spring valve - 5/2 way Pilot/spring valve - 5/2 way Pilot/pilot valve - 5/2 way Differential pilot valve - 5/3 way Pilot/pilot valve - 5/2 way Solenoid/spring valve - Filter/pressure regulator - ISO Size 1, 5 port Pilot/pilot with sub-base - One-way flow control (throttle/check) valve - Quick exhaust valve - Shuttle valve (OR gate) - Two pressure valve (AND gate)

Computer-based Training CD-Rom-based interactive training programmes for �basic� pneumatics, basic hydraulics, basic electrics and basic mechanical have been developed, which typically cover 10 � 16 hours of instruction each. These are self-paced, high retention computer based training programmes in an easy, step-by-step format to reduce fluid power related downtime.

As an example the basic pneumatics programme covers: -

- Basic physics - Compressors- Air dryers- Air preparation- Air distribution- Directional control valves- Miscellaneous valves- Actuators- Accessory components- Air line conductors- Vacuum- Understanding schematics

A printed manual accompanies the CD.

System requirements:

Windows: - P166, Windows 95 or later, 16MB RAM, 4 x CD-Rom, Sound Card, 16 Bit colour display. MAC: - Power PC, 16 MB RAM, 4 x CD-Rom, 16 Bit colour display.

Ordering Information Tutor KitsIntroductory Pneumatics Trainer 36-100

Requires a separate air compressor such as the 36-112 Introductory Electro-pneumatics Trainer 36-200 Introductory PLC Trainer with Mitsubishi Alpha Controller 36-202 Introductory PLC Trainer with Mitsubishi FX1S Controller 36-203Introductory PLC Trainer with Allen Bradley PICO Controller 36-204Introductory PLC Trainer with Siemens S7-200 Controller 36-205

The 36-200, 36-202, 36-203, 36-204 and 36-205 require compressed air (as supplied by the 36-110) and 24V power supply (as supplied by the 36-210)

Introductory Hydraulics Trainer (Basic) (supplied with Hydraulic Power Pack) 36-500 Introductory Hydraulics Trainer (Advanced) (supplied with Hydraulic Power Pack) 36-502

AccessoriesAir Compressor (Small) 36-112Air Compressor (Large) 36-110 24 V Power Supply 36-210

Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatic, PLC, Hydraulic/Electro-hydraulic and Proportional Hydraulic Trainers Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatic, PLC Trolley-mounted TrainersPneumatics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-001

Includes: Double-sided Trolley (36-601), 2 x Air Compressor (36-110), Set of Components: Pneumatics Level 1 (36-602), Exercise Manual (36-810)

Electro-pneumatics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-002 Includes: Double-sided Trolley (36-601), 2 x Air Compressor (36-110), Set of Components: Electro-pneumatics Level 1 (36-603), Exercise Manual (36-811)

Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatic Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-003 Includes: Double-sided Trolley (36-601), 2 x Air Compressor (36-110), Set of Components: Pneumatics Level 1 (36-602), Set of Components: Abridged Electro-pneumatics (36-604), Exercise Manuals (36-810 & 36-811)

Portable with Transit/Storage Case Pneumatics Trainer (Portable + Storage Case) - Level 1 36-004

Includes: Compact Circuit Board (36-606), Air Compressor (36-110), Set of Components: Pneumatics Level 1 (36-602), Storage Case (36-607), Exercise Manual (36-810)

Electro-pneumatics Trainer (Portable + Storage Case) - Level 1 36-005 Includes: Compact Circuit Board (36-606), Air Compressor (36-110), Set of Components: Electro-pneumatics Level 1 (36-603), Storage Case (36-607), Exercise Manual (36-811)

Pneumatics/Electro-pneumatic Trainer (Portable + Storage Cases) - Level 1 36-006 Includes: Compact Circuit Board (36-606), Air Compressor (36-110), Sets of Components: Pneumatics Level 1 (36-602) & Abridged Electro-pneumatics Level 1 (36-604), Storage Case x 2 (36-607), Exercise Manuals (36-810 & 36-811)

Pneumatic Components Pneumatics Cut-away Components in Carrying Case 36-105Double-sided Mobile Pneumatics Laboratory Trolley 36-601 Set of Components: Pneumatics, Level 1 36-602 Set of Components: Electro-pneumatics, Level 1 36-603 Electro-pneumatics Abridged Set of Components 36-604

For use with Pneumatics Level 1(36-602) for a full set without duplications Set of components - PLC 36-605

For use with Electro-Pneumatics Set (36-603) or Electro Hydraulics Set (36-654) Compact circuit building panel (700X550mm) 36-606

For use with Pneumatics -Level 1 (36-602) or Electro-Pneumatics Set - Level 1 (36-603) Heavy-duty, Aluminium-framed transit/storage case for compact circuit board & 1 set of components 36-607

For use with Pneumatics -Level 1 (36-602) or Electro-pneumatics Set - Level 1 (36-603)

Hydraulics/Electro-hydraulics and Proportional Hydraulics

Trolley-mountedHydraulics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-010

Includes: Hydraulics Double-sided Trolley (36-651), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652), Exercise Manual (36-812)

Hydraulics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 & 2 36-011Includes: Hydraulics Double-sided Trolley (36-651), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652) & Level 2 (36-653), Exercise Manuals (36-812 & 36-813)

Electro-hydraulics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-012 Includes: Hydraulics Double-sided Trolley (36-651), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652), Set of Components: Electro-hydraulics Level 1 (36-654), Exercise Manuals (36-812 & 36-814)

Proportional Hydraulics Trainer (Trolley-mounted) - Level 1 36-013Includes: Hydraulics Double-sided Trolley (36-651), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652), Set of Components: Electro-hydraulics Level 1 (36-654), Set of Components: Proportional Hydraulics Level 1 (36-655), Exercise Manuals (36-812, 36-814 & 36-815)

Portable with Transit/Storage CaseHydraulic Trainer (Portable + Storage Case) - Level 1 36-014

Includes: Portable Hydraulic Training System (36-650), Set of Components: Hydraulic Level 1 (36-652), Transit Cases (36-656), Exercise Manual (36-812)

Hydraulic Trainer (Portable + Storage Case) - Level 1 & Level 2 36-015Includes: Portable Hydraulic Training System (36-650), Set of Components: Hydraulic Level 1 (36-652) & Level 2 (36-653), Transit Cases (36-656), Exercise Manuals (36-812 & 36-813)

Electro-hydraulic Trainer (Portable + Storage Case) - Level 1 36-016Includes: Portable Hydraulic Training System (36-650), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652), Set of Components: Electro-hydraulic Level 1 (36-653), Transit Cases (36-656 & 36-657), Exercise Manuals (36-812 & 36-814)

Proportional Hydraulic Trainer (Portable + Storage Cases) - Level 1 36-017Includes: Portable Hydraulic Training System (36-650), Set of Components: Hydraulics Level 1 (36-652), Set of Components: Electro-hydraulics Level 1 (36-654), Set of components - Proportional Hydraulic Level 1 (36-655), Transit Cases (36-656, 36-657 & 36-658), Exercise Manuals (36-812, 36-814 & 36-815)

Hydraulic Components

Double-sided Mobile Hydraulics Laboratory Trolley 36-651 Includes: Hydraulic Power Pack for each side.

Portable Hydraulic Training System (Basic Items - no components) 36-650Includes: Stainless Steel Drip Tray with Inclinable Plug-board, Hydraulic Power Pack, Pressure Manifold, Tank Manifold and Carrying Bag for Drip Tray and Plug-board

Set of Components: Hydraulics, Level 1 36-652 Set of Components: Hydraulics, Level 2 (add-on to Hydraulics Level 1) 36-653Set of Components - Electro-hydraulics 36-654 Set of Components - Proportional Hydraulics (add-on to Electro-hydraulics) 36-655

Heavy-duty, Aluminium-framed, Transit/Storage Case for Hydraulics Level 1 & 2 36-656 Includes: 2 cases - for use with 36-652 (includes cut-outs to house 36-653 items)

Heavy-duty, Aluminium-framed, Transit/Storage Case for Electro-hydraulics Level 1 (for use with 36-654) 36-657

Heavy-duty, Aluminium-framed, transit/storage case for Proportional Hydraulics Level 1 (for use with 36-655) 36-658

Courseware & TeachwareOHP Transparencies, set 1 (Pneumatic Components) 36-801 OHP Transparencies, set 2 (Pneumatic Circuits) 36-802 OHP Transparencies, set 3 (Hydraulic Components) 36-803 OHP Transparencies, set 4 (Hydraulic Circuits) 36-804 OHP Transparencies, set 5 (Electro-Pneumatics) 36-805

Set of Magnetic Symbols for Fluid Power 36-808

Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Pneumatics, Level 1 36-810 (For use with 36-602) Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Electro-pneumatics, 36-811 Level 1 (For use with 36-603) Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Hydraulics, Level 1 36-812 For use with 36-652 Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Hydraulics, Level 2 36-813 For use with 36-653 Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Electro-Hydraulics 36-814 For use with 36-654 Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Proportional Hydraulics 36-815 For use with 36-655

Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers ñ PLC 36-816 For use with 36-605 Collection of Exercises/Solutions with Question/Answer papers - Mechanical 36-817 Transmissions For use with 40-001 to 40-201

Mechanical Transmission

Mechanical Transmission Training Unit - Trolley Mounted with Tool Kit 40-001 Mechanical Transmission Training Unit - Benchtop with Tool kit 40-002 Mechanical Transmissions unit, trolley version, without toolkit 40-200 Mechanical Transmission Training Unit - Benchtop without tool kit 40-201 Mechanical Transmission Training Unit Toolkit 40-202

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