Concept of remotely controlled digital pneumatic system in accordance with Industry 4.0 approach

Abstract

© 2019 IEEE. This paper presents the idea and the development of a remotely controlled digital pneumatics system. The system is designed to meet the requirements of critical conditions, i.e.To enable lifting of the heaviest workpiece with the highest possible speed. Remote software reconfiguration of the system parameters is enabled for complying with the changes of the workpieces entering into the system, especially in cases where it is necessary to achieve the maximum productivity (the shortest operating time) or the maximum energy efficiency (minimum compressed air consumption). The motion control is enabled using PWM and the flow regulation (speed control) or pressure regulation (force control) is enabled using a remotely controlled one-way flow control valve or pressure regulator, respectively.