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.

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.

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

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

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

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 and interactive object, learners examine the interaction between a conductor that represents a motor armature and a magnetic field that represents a motor’s main field. This interaction causes the shaft to turn.

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.

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.

Learners observe the four functions of oil in a hydraulic system.

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 object, learners read about hydrostatic pressure and observe how it is used to measure the level of a material in a container.

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

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

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.

In this animated object, learners examine how two- three- and four-wire sourcing and sinking sensors operate. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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.

This animated lesson shows the operation of timer-on and timer-off delay relays used in ladder circuit operate.

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

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