In this animated object, learners study the rotation of the magnetic stator field of an AC motor and how it interacts with the armature to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the functions of the three types of memory used by an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable logic controller: the Executive ROM, Scratch Pad, and Processor File.

In this animated object, learners examine how the heating or cooling steps in a manufacturing process work to control a chemical reaction.

Learners apply the principles associated with Boyle’s Law.

Learners examine the elements of a data file memory of an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable controller. A quiz completes the activity.

The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.

The learner will understand how to correctly wire a three-wire sinking and sourcing sensor.

Learners study the factors that determine the frequency of an AC generator, such as the rotational speed of the armature or the number of stator poles.

Learners examine how a PLC Timer-Off instruction is used in the operation of an automotive paint booth.

Learners examine the operation of five pneumatic animated circuits that use directional control valves, pilot lines, check valves, needle valves, and cylinders.

Learners will identify ladder logic diagrams and the logic functions they perform.

In this animated object, learners study how conductive probe sensors are used to measure conductive liquid in a container.

This interactive object is designed to help learners memorize schematic symbols used in hydraulic diagrams. Learners quiz themselves using electronic flashcards.

Learners study animation showing the operation of an AC wound-rotor motor with its external starting resistors. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners read a description of torque and study the factors that cause its magnitude to change.

Learners are introduced to the binary-coded decimal, a common way of encoding decimal digits in computing and electronic systems. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners view an animated explanation of why an adjustment of the output voltage by an AC drive is required to maintain a constant torque as the frequency is varied.

In this learning activity you'll understand what flow charts are and how they're used to create computer programs.

Learners use the National Electrical Code to determine the size of a motor overload protection device.

Learners study an animated block diagram that describes the function of each element in a closed-loop system used in industrial automation.

The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.

In this animated and interactive object, learners follow three steps to calibrate an opposed optical sensor. They consider horizontal alignment, the sensitivity setting, and having an effective beam.

In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of normally open and normally closed valves used in hydraulics. A brief quiz completes the learning object.

In this interactive object, learners follow the steps required for the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling method. The process identification procedure is performed, calculations are made, and the proper PID values are programmed into the controller.

Learners view an animation of a counterbalance valve in operation and examine the valve’s internal structure.