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.

Learners examine the fundamental concepts of sequencer output instruction. A simulated example shows a sequencer in operation.

In this learning activity you'll read introduction to electrical quantities, units, and symbols and test their knowledge in a matching exercise.

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.

Learners examine dew point and the two types of humidity values, absolute and relative, along with the types of instruments used to measure them. The activity includes a video clip and a quiz.

Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.

In this animated object, learners examine the switch settings for the on-delay, off-delay, and one-shot timing functions of an optical sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine automated manufacturing systems classified as motion control, batch process control, and continuous process control.

In this animated object, learners examine the hysteresis function of a sensor.

Learners examine the counter-reset function of a programmable controller and how it is used.

In this animated object, learners examine the concept of gear ratios. The number of teeth, diameters, and velocity relationships are discussed and calculated using linear ratio equations. A quiz completes the activity.

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.

Identify the correct description of pseudocode if statements.

Learners review surface finish basics and read how to calculate the roughness average.

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 examine the occurrence of overflow and underflow conditions in a programmable logic controller. It is recommended that users view the learning object “Signed Binary Numbers” in advance of this object.

In this colorful and animated activity, learners examine the four functions provided by a hydraulic reservoir. A brief quiz completes the learning object.

Learners study the operation of the retro-reflective optical sensor, along with the guidelines that should be followed regarding the target size, reflector size, alignment, and the reflectivity of the target.

This animated lesson shows several ways that a hydraulic pressure switch, connected in a ladder circuit, causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to perform various applications.

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 object, learners examine the proper way to reset a counter instruction in a programmable controller.

In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.

Learners follow the seven steps involved in the lockout/tagout procedure. This activity has video content demonstrating the safety measures.

Learners study how a hydrocarbon gas sensor operates and why it is used. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the types of information to enter, and the sequence of steps required, to program a programmable logic controller (PLC) timer.