In this animated object, learners examine the factors that determine how well a capacitive proximity sensor can detect an object. Those factors include size, position, and the materials from which the target is made. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners study how a DC motor generates counterelectromotive force. A short quiz completes the object.

Learners examine the electronic components of a digital thermometer.

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

In this animated object, learners study the drawbacks of a single-loop armature of a DC motor and the advantages of a multi-loop armature.

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

In this interactive object, learners follow the steps required for the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling method. The process identification procedure is performed, calculations are made, and the proper PID values are programmed into the controller.

In this animated activity, learners examine the operation of a pneumatic cylinder that continuously cycles by extending and retracting.

Learners examine the basic elements of a machine vision system. A short 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 examine animations of the most common transmission signals used in automated systems, such as 4 mA to 20 mA, 3 psi to 15 psi, and 0 to 10 volts. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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

The learner will understand how to correctly wire a three-wire sinking and sourcing sensor.

Learners examine how a radiation pyrometer converts the frequency of electromagnetic waves to a temperature reading.

Learners examine the theory of operation for a combustible gas detector. A brief quiz completes the activity.

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.

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

Learners examine the two methods used by programmable logic controllers to perform a counting operation using addition or counter instructions. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated and interactive object, learners examine a heat exchanger as an example of an automated closed-loop system.

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 screencast, 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.

In this screencast, learners read an explanation of the color code used on schematic diagrams for hydraulic circuits. Circuit examples for each color are shown.

Learners study the operation of capacitive probe sensors used to measure levels in a tank.

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

In this animated object, learners examine three data compare instructions used by programmable logic controllers (PLCs). A practical application to show how these instructions are used in an industrial setting is provided.