A new design method for the synthesis of fluid logic control of pneumatic sequential circuits (fluidic–pneumatic circuits) is described. Examples are given to demonstrate the use of the method. The design is rigorous, based on the use of elementary switching algebra, but has an intuitive approach which may easily be assimilated by practical engineers. The resulting circuit is optimum, striking a good balance between simplicity, cost, and speed of operation.
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