Pneumatic Trouble

[diegomedina57]

Hey Guys,
We are a second year team! I was wondering if there are any pressure regulators that can release pressure when it is passed its set limit because we have this problem where if we do not use our intakes, the pressure builds up and one of the pipes connected to any pneumatic part will pop out.
Thank you!

[MaGiC_PiKaChU]

Originally Posted by diegomedina57

Hey Guys,
We are a second year team! I was wondering if there are any pressure regulators that can release pressure when it is passed its set limit because we have this problem where if we do not use our intakes, the pressure builds up and one of the pipes connected to any pneumatic part will pop out.
Thank you!

the pressure switch usually included in your KoP automatically cuts power to your compressor when pressure gets over 120 psi. You need to connect the switch in the right place on your PCM (Pneumatics control module), which was included in last year's KoP

[diegomedina57]

thx bud

[Jaxom]

Originally Posted by diegomedina57

Hey Guys,
We are a second year team! I was wondering if there are any pressure regulators that can release pressure when it is passed its set limit because we have this problem where if we do not use our intakes, the pressure builds up and one of the pipes connected to any pneumatic part will pop out.
Thank you!

There's also a pressure relief valve that MUST be attached to your compressor, and set to release air at 125 psi or less. See R87; also the various diagrams scattered through the pneumatics section of the rules.

[ToddF]

If you are building pressure until the hoses come out of the fittings, something sounds very wrong. Be sure to reference section 4.11 of the game manual regarding the Pneumatic system. Pay particular attention to figure 4-15 to be sure you are using the proper safety devices and they are connected in the right places. Allowing pressure to build up until things fail is seriously dangerous.

[Al Skierkiewicz]

The required pressure regulator is a "relieving regulator" meaning that any pressure on the output side that exceeds the 60 psi will be passed to atmosphere. Generally high pressure will not be enough to push a hose out of a fitting. I suspect you have a defective retention device or the hose is just not seated.

R82 “Working” air pressure on the ROBOT must be no greater than 60 psi and must be provided
through a single primary adjustable, relieving, pressure regulator.
Norgren regulator P/N: R07-100-RNEA or Monnier P/N: 101-3002-1
recommended.

[ozrien]

Hey diegomedina57,
Is the compressor connected to the PCM's COMP-OUT connector? PCM will turn off the compressor when the comp-switch signals pressure is full.

Is the compressor-switch connected to PCM's PRESSURE_SW input? What if you disconnect the compress-switch, does the compressor still activate? If so inspect the involved wires and connection points for any shorts.