The Dynamic Response of a Closed-Loop System
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the factors that contribute to the delays in the response time throughout a closed-loop system.
The Closed-Loop Velocity Servo System
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a closed-loop system that maintains the speed of a conveyer belt as heavy boxes are placed or removed.
Capacitive Proximity Sensors
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a capacitive proximity sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Cascading Timers
Learners study the method of cascading two or more PLC timers to extend their time capacity.
Ultrasonic Sensors (Screencast)
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of an ultrasonic sensor and the procedure to perform zero and span adjustments. A brief quiz completes the object.
Analog Ammeter Operation
Students examine the procedure to measure current with an analog ammeter. The use of Function and Range switches is explored along with reading the needle position on the meter scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.
DC Current Flow Through a Parallel Circuit
Learners observe current flow throughout the series portion and branches of a parallel circuit. This animated activity includes calculations and a short quiz.
Magnetics AC Power Generation
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
Learners examine an animation that shows how an AC voltage is produced as an armature rotates within a magnetic field. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of a De-Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-30XIIS Calculator)
Students view a sample of the keystrokes of a TI-30XIIS calculator that are required to solve for the instantaneous current of a de-energizing circuit.
Instantaneous Current Calculations of a De-Energizing RL Circuit (Using a TI-36X Calculator)
Students view a sample of the keystrokes used on a TI-36X calculator to solve for the instantaneous current of a de-energizing circuit.
Power Law Practice Problems #3
By Patrick Hoppe
Learners review the three formulas for power and work 12 problems. In each of the problems, students are given two of the three variables (voltage, resistance, or current) and asked to solve for power. Immediate feedback is provided.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Dry Unit Weight
By Steve Whitmoyer
Students read how to determine and calculate the dry unit weight for a given sample of soil or aggregate based on the weight-volume relationship.
Difference Op Amp
Learners examine the fundamental operation of a difference operational amplifier. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Voltage Waveforms in an Edison Three-Wire System
Learners view the waveforms and voltages of an Edison Three-Wire System and read a description of the polarities across the secondary of the center-tap transformer. This transformer supplies power to residential homes.
The Multi-Loop Armature of a DC Motor
In this animated object, learners study the drawbacks of a single-loop armature of a DC motor and the advantages of a multi-loop armature.
Using the Microstepping Technique for Stepper Motors
Learners view animations showing how electrical signals are applied to the coils of a stepper motor to perform microstepping. A short quiz completes the activity.
Interlocking Ladder Diagrams (Screencast)
Learners examine how a ladder logic circuit becomes latched when a normally open pushbutton is momentarily pressed.
The Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Learners follow the seven steps involved in the lockout/tagout procedure. This activity has video content demonstrating the safety measures.
Parallel Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #3
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Inductive Reactance Practice Problems
Students solve problems on the determination of total inductive reactance of series-parallel inductors.
Statics: Resultant Calculations via Graphical Method
In this interactive learning object, students calculate a resultant of multiple forces acting in a concurrent, coplanar condition.
Statics - Trig: Pythagorean Theorem Calculations Using a TI-86
In this animated and interactive object, the learner uses a TI-86 calculator to solve for the magnitude of the resultant and of one of the component forces in a right triangle.
Summing Op Amp
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a summing operational amplifier through formulas, tables, and animated illustrations. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Effects of a Rheostat in a Series-Parallel Circuit
Learners examine the current and voltage changes in a series-parallel circuit as the resistance value of a rheostat is varied. Illustrations and calculations are included.
Excel: Complex Multiplication
Students view the steps for multiplying complex numbers in Excel.