This animated lesson shows how a pressure switch connected in a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.

Learners examine the conventional current flow at a PLC input module, along with the field devices connected to it. This interactive object includes quiz questions and feedback.

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.

In this animated activity, learners examine the firing circuits in a DC variable speed drive. The circuits cause the current flow through the armature and rpm to vary. This activity has audio content.

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

In this animated object, learners study what happens if the maximum switching speed of a proximity sensor is exceeded.

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.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of up-counters and down-counters for a programmable controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, students view a depiction of how force is transmitted by hydraulic cylinders and confined fluid.

Learners examine devices that are used to protect a motor from damage, such as fuses, overload heaters, and thermal protectors. A quiz completes the activity.

Learners consider the factors that determine how well an inductive proximity sensor can detect an object. Those factors are size, position, and the material from which the target is made. A brief quiz completes the activity.

The learner will understand the two methods used to create a phase shift in current between two windings.

Learners follow a step-by-step explanation of how to test fuses and circuit interrupting devices.

In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a thermal flowmeter used in process control applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this interactive object, learners examine how work is performed in foot-pounds by a hydraulic system that uses a pump and cylinder. A brief quiz completes the activity.

In this animated object, learners study how displacement level sensors are used to measure the level of liquid in a tank.

In this animated activity, learners examine how the speed of a motor may change if the voltage from the power source fluctuates due to power line irregularities. This lesson has audio content.

In this animated object, learners examine how a Hall-effect sensor operates. A short quiz completes the activity.

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

Explore repetition structures, which are commonly referred to as “Looping” statements, are a vital component of programming computer and industrial applications.

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 how two- three- and four-wire sourcing and sinking sensors operate. A brief quiz completes the activity.

Learners study the effect of reflected and transmitted energy on the measurement of emitted energy by a non-blackbody. A short quiz completes the activity.

In this animated and interactive object, learners use rotational input velocity to determine the linear output velocity of a rocker or lever. Learners test their knowledge in an exercise at the end of the activity.

Learners follow steps to calibrate a transmitter used in process control applications. A brief quiz completes the activity.