In this animated object, learners examine the ratio control method used in automation when two or more ingredients are mixed. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine the basic elements of a machine vision system. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine automated manufacturing systems classified as motion control, batch process control, and continuous process control.

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

Learners study an animated block diagram that describes the function of each element in a closed-loop system used in industrial automation.

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 object, learners examine the operation of a closed-loop system that maintains the speed of a conveyer belt as heavy boxes are placed or removed.

Learners examine the factors that contribute to the delays in the response time throughout a closed-loop system.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a robot using the integral control mode to overcome a steady state.

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

Learners examine the operation of the on-off control mode using a home heating example. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners examine how a linear displacement transducer is used to measure the linear position of a physical object. Animations show the sequential steps of the entire operation.

In this animated object, learners examine a closed-loop feedback system that uses digital circuits to control the position of a gear rack.

In this animated activity, students view the plastic pellets in a profile extrusion machine being melted as the temperature of the heating elements is elevated by a time proportioning control system.

In this animated object, learners study the operation of a linear voltage differential transformer. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.

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 the operation of a feed-forward control system and its advantages over a closed-loop system. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners examine the design of a ladder circuit that provides manual control to a water pumping system. Students also study modifications to the circuit as the complexity of the system increases.