Learners study the operation of a ladder circuit in which coils on one rung control contacts in other rungs.

In this screencast, learners examine the internal structure of an unloading valve. This learning object includes a video clip demonstrating the use of an unloading valve in a metal stamping application.

In this colorful and animated activity, learners study the operation of a needle valve and the operation of the needle valve with a check valve. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of two-way, three-way, and four-way directional control valves used in pneumatic systems.

In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that keeps the motor running at a constant speed as the load varies.

Learners examine the sourcing and sinking of conventional current at a PLC output module and the type of field device to which it is connected. This interactive learning object includes six quiz questions.

Learners examine the labeling scheme used in ladder logic diagrams to identify components, wires, rungs, and rails. This activity includes self-check questions.

In this animated object, learners study the operation of a ladder circuit that controls the rotational direction of a DC motor.

Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.

Examine the components of a hydraulic system.

In this animated activity, users examine the causes of malfunctions in a hydraulic pressure-reducing valve and the problems that result. A short quiz completes the learning object.

In this screencast, learners read an explanation of the color code used on schematic diagrams for hydraulic circuits. Circuit examples for each color are shown.

Learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that protects the rectifier diodes and motor windings from being damaged due to excessive current.

The learner will understand the operation of motor control circuits used to start and stop three-phase motors.

In this animated object, learners view a race of two boats as an example of how the derivative function of a PID controller shortens the time duration of an operation.

Learners view an animation showing how the volume of a given quantity of gas varies directly with its temperature.

In this animated object, learners examine a closed-loop feedback system that uses digital circuits to control the position of a gear rack.

In this animated object, learners examine the two types of optical encoders used in automation applications: incremental and absolute. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine how air-to-open valves and air-to-close valves are used in different situations. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Understand pseudocode structure of Inputs and Outputs, a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.

In this animated object, learners observe the changes inside the DC shunt motor that could cause the motor to break apart when its field coil opens. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners view an animation showing the one-shot operation of a programmable logic controller.

In this animated lesson, the learner examines how a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to make a single extension and retraction.

Learners view colorful animations showing the operation of a VR stepper motor.

In this interactive object, learners view a practical application of a PLC Timer-On function.