Total Impedance of a Series Circuit Using Complex Numbers
By Patrick Hoppe
Students view several examples of how to determine the total impedance of a series circuit. The "j" term is used in all of the calculations.
Parts Make an Assembly
By Glenn Sokolowski
Learners examine the relationship of individual parts in an assembly drawing. Assembly drawing notes, fabricated and purchased parts, and sectional views are explained briefly.
Sequence Valves
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners view an animation of a sequence valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.
Repetitive Cylinder Cycling
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of a pneumatic cylinder that continuously cycles by extending and retracting.
Internal Circuits of a Capacitive Proximity Sensor
Learners examine the operation of various circuits that are internal to the capacitive proximity sensor.
Incremental Optical Encoders
Learners study the operation and characteristics of an incremental optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Data Conversion
Learners observe animations showing how data is converted between serial and parallel flow.
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Students read a definition of Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and view examples of its use.
Voltage Divider Rule Practice Problems
Learners review the VDR and work six problems. Immediate feedback is given.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems: Circuit #10
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance, total current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated by each resistor.
Weight-Volume Relationships: Unit Weight
By Steve Whitmoyer
Students read about the concept of unit weight relating to the 3-phase diagram and perform calculations.
Weight- Volume Relationships: Porosity
Students read how to determine and calculate the porosity for a given sample of soil or aggregate, based on the weight-volume relationship.
How to Reset a Counter
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
In this animated object, learners examine the proper way to reset a counter instruction in a programmable controller.
Opens and Shorts (Screencast)
In this screencast, students examine the difference between opens and shorts in an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object. You may also be interested in AMT2404 Electrical Opens and Shorts
Hydraulic Pressure Switch Applications
This animated lesson demonstrates hydraulic pressure switch applications when the switch is connected to a ladder circuit to operate in a hydraulic system.
Motor Control: Hands-on Testing and Troubleshooting Procedures for the Motor Control Lab
By Dick Dierks
Learners follow a step-by-step explanation of how to test fuses and circuit interrupting devices.
Capacitor/Inductor: An Auto Analogy
By Roger Brown
Learners compare the experience of driving an auto to the circuit responses of RL (resistance/inductance) circuits and RC (resistance/capacitance) circuits. Acceleration, position, speed, and torque are graphed.
Variable Resistors
In this animated activity, students read about the two general types of variable resistors: potentiometers and rheostats. They then answer six multiple-choice questions.
Finding the Common Connection of an SPDT Switch
In this animated object, learners examine the procedure used to determine the types of terminals on a single-pole, double-throw switch.
PLC Sourcing Input Modules
In this interactive and animated object, learners study how to wire field devices to a PLC sourcing input module. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Rectifier Filtering
In this animated object, students observe how the pulsating DC output voltage of a full-wave rectifier is filtered by a capacitor.
Ohm's Law: Current
By Tim Tewalt, Patrick Hoppe
Learners study animated rheostat settings that show how current flow is inversely proportional to resistance. Ten review questions complete the learning object.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 2
In this interactive object, learners solve additional problems involving total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Thermal Flowmeters
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a thermal flowmeter used in process control applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Excel: Complex Addition
Students view the steps to follow to add complex numbers in Excel.