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.

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 learner will understand the two methods used to create a phase shift in current between two windings.

The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.

In this animated learning object, learners examine how an ultrasonic flowmeter measures the flow of liquids through a pipe using ultrasonic sound waves. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this interactive object, students view an animated depiction of Class 2 levers. A matching quiz completes the activity.

Learners view an animation showing the operation of a Vortex flowmeter that is used to measure flow in a process control system.

Learners observe how an optical pyrometer is used to take temperature measurements without making physical contact with the object being measured.

Learners examine the formulas that are used to determine the proper PID values to be entered into a controller using the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method.

Learners read how inches of water column is used as a unit of pressure measurement. Practical applications and a conversion formula to psi are included.

In this animated object, learners examine how PLC up/down-counters are used to control an automated parking lot gate.

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

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 observe the four functions of oil in a hydraulic system.

This animated lesson shows how a pressure switch connected in a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.

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

The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.

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.

Learners study how a circuit converts the AC output of a linear voltage differential transformer (LVDT) into variable DC voltage. It is recommended that learners view the learning object IAU7807, “The LVDT: A Linear Voltage Differential Transformer in Action” before going through this object.

In this animated object, learners examine how to use a programmable logic controller as an alternative to hardwiring a ladder logic circuit.

In this animated activity, learners examine the firing circuits in a DC variable speed drive. The circuits cause the current flow through the armature and rpm to vary. This activity has audio content.

The learner will view videos showing the movements of each axis of the six-axis robot.

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

Examine the components of a hydraulic system.

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