Specifications
Instrumentation Section

• Constructed of a welded steel A-shaped frame with formed sheet steel shell
• Modular design can be used as a stand-alone system or integrated into a bench configuration with other TII trainers
• Components are either panel-mounted or attached to a sub-plate for easy T-slot adjustable mounting
• Instrumentation Section includes: two pressure gauges (0 – 1500 PSI) for system and in-line pressure readings, two four-port manifolds (pressure and return)

Component Panel

• Mounted at an angle for ease of use
• Constructed of 16-gauge stainless steel
• All instruments are clearly identified with large silkscreen lettering
• Components mounted to stainless steel panel:
  • Proportional Flow Control
  • Proportional Pressure Control
  • Double Acting Directional Solenoid Valve
  • Hydraulic Motor with Gear
  • Sequence Cartridge Valve
  • Programmable Pressure Switch
  • Multi-Function Accumulator
  • Double Acting Cylinder with two sensors
• Control Panel Section is the central location for electrical interfacing of devices using standard banana jacks:
  • Auxiliary 24VDC Power
  • Emergency Stop Button for system shutdown
  • Hydraulic Motor Sensor
  • Counter/Tech multi-function controller with readout display, reset, input and output
  • Two normally open green push-buttons
  • One normally closed red push-button
  • Directional Solenoid Valve coil (A,B) interface
  • Cylinder Extend and Retract Sensors
  • Proportional Control Signal
  • 0-10VDC Potentiometer with Display
  • Joystick with Up / Down Directional Control and Panel Meter

Additional Components

• Hydraulic Hose Kit
• Electrical Patch Cord Kit
• Flow Meter (Handheld)
• Wrench for Cartridge Valves
• Student and Instructor Manuals

Storage Compartment

• Behind the component panel and accessed through a hinged door with lock
• Designed for storing hoses and extra components
• All components, hoses, instruments, and fitting are industrial-grade design
• All fittings are ball-check quick connect / disconnect

Options

• A wide range of specialty components can be purchased for mounting on the system’s T-slot experiment surface
• EPX4-B can be purchased with a mobile cabinet (EXP-MB) and a hydraulic power supply (EXPII-P-1)
• Three part combined system model number: EXP4-EHB

Curriculum

Major Topics

• Introduction to EXP4
• Actuators
• Electrical Control and Logic
• Analog I/O and Proportional Control
• Pressure Control, Sequence, Counterbalance, Accumulator Circuitry