Learners examine how a PLC Timer-Off instruction is used in the operation of an automotive paint booth.

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

In this learning activity you'll identify abbreviations that represent quantities associated with electrical circuits.

In this learning activity you'll identify abbreviations that represent quantities associated with electrical circuits.

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

In this animated lesson, students read an analogy comparing water in a "special" water tank to the current "flow" through a capacitor.

In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the flow of electron current into and out of hot and neutral sockets during each alternation of an AC waveform. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated activity, learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that causes the motor to accelerate or decelerate at slow rates. This learning object has audio content.

Learners view the operation of an NPN transistor in the active region.

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

In this animated activity, students view a step-by-step approach of how to connect an ammeter to a circuit. A brief quiz concludes the lesson.

Learners consider why an impedance matching transformer is needed to connect an antenna to a television.

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

In this learning activity you'll explore the functions and proper operation of a digital multimeter.

Students examine the procedure to measure current with an analog ammeter. The use of Function and Range switches is explored along with reading the needle position on the meter scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners follow procedures for measuring resistance using an analog ohmmeter. They examine the use of the Function Switch and the Range Switch and practice reading a non-linear scale. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Students follow the procedure to measure voltage with an analog voltmeter. They examine the use of the Function Switch and the Range Switch. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this interactive object, learners answer 25 questions regarding part or assembly drawings. The basic areas of blueprint reading are covered.

Learners read an explanation of the concept of apparent power in a power distribution system involving motors, generators, and transformers. A quiz completes this interactive lesson.

In this animated lesson, learners examine the rectifier circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that supplies the voltages to the field coil and armature.

In this animated object, learners study the rotation of the magnetic stator field of an AC motor and how it interacts with the armature to cause rotation. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated activity, learners study how the magnetic field of an armature can distort the DC motor's main magnetic field. A brief quiz completes the object.

In this animated activity, learners study how the magnetic field of an armature can distort the DC motor's main magnetic field. A brief quiz completes the object.

In this animated object, students examine the steps for wiring an electrical circuit from reading a schematic diagram.

Learners study an animated PLC counting operation and examine how the count is automatically reset.