Pneumatic FRL Units
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine a Filter-Regulator-Lubricator (FRL) unit that is used to prepare the air in a pneumatic system.
Series Motors
The learner views animation showing how a DC motor is wired and its operational characteristics. A short quiz completes the activity.
Concepts of Programming 8: Pseudocode Repetition Structures using For Statement
By Jason Vosters
Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.
Gear Nomenclature (Screencast)
By James Bourassa
In this interactive object, learners view various components of gears and read descriptions of them. Learners then identify the location of each of these components in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Standard Calibration Procedure
Learners follow steps to calibrate a transmitter used in process control applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Voltage Regulation
In this animated activity, learners examine how the speed of a motor may change if the voltage from the power source fluctuates due to power line irregularities. This lesson has audio content.
Electrical Generator Basics
In this animated activity, learners examine how a voltage is induced into a conductor when the conductor cuts across magnetic flux lines. They also view the four factors that determine how much voltage is generated. A brief quiz completes the learning object.
The Counter-Reset Function
Learners examine the counter-reset function of a programmable controller and how it is used.
Concepts of Programming 7: Pseudocode If Statements Structure
Identify the correct description of pseudocode if statements.
Sensor Hysteresis
In this animated object, learners examine the hysteresis function of a sensor.
Concepts of Programming 9: Pseudocode Repetition Structures using While Statements
The Feed-Forward Control System
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a feed-forward control system and its advantages over a closed-loop system. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Electrical Units, Abbreviations, and Symbols
By Patrick Hoppe
In this learning activity you'll read introduction to electrical quantities, units, and symbols and test their knowledge in a matching exercise.
Sequencer Output Instruction for the SLC-500 PLC
By Craig Hemken
Learners examine the fundamental concepts of sequencer output instruction. A simulated example shows a sequencer in operation.
Proportional Control Amplifier
Learners examine the operation of a proportional control amplifier and the two ways that it is programmed using proportional gain or proportional band. A brief quiz completes the activity.
PLC Shift Registers
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
In this animated activity, learners study how a PLC performs a shift operation. The learning object covers data movement, data entry, PLC wiring, PLC shift register introductions, and programming for a paint can operation.
Simple Pneumatic Circuits
Learners examine the operation of five pneumatic animated circuits that use directional control valves, pilot lines, check valves, needle valves, and cylinders.
Up/Down-Counter Application
In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.
Troubleshooting a Three Phase Motor that is Overheating
By Excelsior College
In this simulation activity, an electrician will troubleshoot an AC motor that is overheating. Before accessing blueprints and then using a multimeter to find the fault, the learner will follow safety protocols by following lock-out tag-out procedures and then suit up with appropriate (PPE) personal protection equipment.