The Effectiveness of Simulator as Pneumatic Control System Learning Media

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to know the effectivity of simulator as learning media of pneumatic control system. The research employed quasi-experiment method with pre and post-test design. The material is limited to sequential motion control using two actuators applied to the transfer of objects. Learning media training kit was used in controlled class while in the experimental class, simulator development results were applied. To measure students’ ability in contriving circuit diagram to control electroplating product transfer, essay test was employed. The results showed that pneumatic simulator result of development and training kit was quite effective as a learning media for sequential motion controlling material. However, the statistical test showed no significant difference between the two groups, so it can be concluded that both the pneumatic simulator and the training kit for some extent have similar effectiveness to the result as learning media. Keywords—simulator; pneumatic control system; learning media