The operation and characteristics of an absolute optical encoder used in automation applications are presented.

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.

Coptic feasts.

In this animated activity, learners examine how to change the gain of an optical sensor to overcome environmental conditions and distance.

Become familiar with the eye conditions.

In this learning activity you'll explore the physical construction and operation of single-mode and multi-mode fiber-optic cables used in networking.

Learners study the method of using more than one track and quadrature modes to improve the resolution of an optical encoder. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners study the operation and characteristics of an incremental optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Why do the sky and the sea look blue when the sun is shining? Why does the seabed look shallow? How is the shadow of a coconut tree formed? What causes these phenomena to occur?

Fire the correct answer

This game is a review for our light and optics quiz

Students read how to set up the optical comparator edge detector in this interactive learning object.

In this interactive learning object, learners read how to compensate for a part not mounted perfectly parallel to the machine axis.

Students review the functions of the keys on the Starrett HB400 Optical Comparator controller.

The learner tests his/her ability to set up the optical comparator edge detector using a virtual simulation of the machine.

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 the internal components of an optical encoder used in automated manufacturing applications. A brief quiz completes the animated activity.

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

You'll explore the fundamentals of optical storage technologies including CDs, DVDs, and BDs.

Activity 2 - Matter and energy IV