The Current Limiting Circuit
By Terry Bartelt
Learners examine the circuitry in a DC variable speed drive that protects the rectifier diodes and motor windings from being damaged due to excessive current.
Pressure Relief Valves
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a hydraulic relief valve and its internal components. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Testing a Hydraulic Pump
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
Learners follow an animated test procedure to determine if the parts of a hydraulic pump are worn.
Physics Concepts in Hydraulics
In this animated activity, learners view the following physics concepts in action: force, friction, horsepower, work, power, inefficiency, resistance, inertia, and energy.
PLC Counter Operation
By Terry Bartelt, Tom Yapp
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.
PLC Sinking Input Modules
In this animated object, learners examine how to wire field devices to a PLC sinking input module.
A Timer-On Application
In this interactive object, learners view a practical application of a PLC Timer-On function.
Interlocking Ladder Diagrams (Screencast)
Learners examine how a ladder logic circuit becomes latched when a normally open pushbutton is momentarily pressed.
Capacitive Proximity Sensors
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of a capacitive proximity sensor. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Ziegler-Nichols Reaction Curve Process Identification Procedure (Screencast)
Learners follow the steps required to perform the Ziegler-Nichols reaction curve process identification procedure.
Converting Between Gray and Binary Codes
Learners follow steps to convert numbers from Gray code to binary code. They then view steps to change binary values to Gray code numbers.
Types of Pneumatic Compressors
Learners examine the operation of positive and non-positive displacement compressors used in pneumatic systems.
Understanding and Writing Pseudocode: The Basics
By Jason Vosters
In this activity you'll explore how flowchart programs can be converted into pseudocode programming.
The Relationship of Data File Addresses to I/O Modules
In this animated learning object, students examine the addresses of PLC elements and how they pertain to I/O connections and internal memory files.
The Closed-Loop Velocity Servo System
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.
Designing a Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson an exercise that enables students to design a ladder logic circuit using a drag-drop function to cause the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to extend and retract.
Single-Cycle Reciprocation Circuit
In this animated lesson, the learner examines how a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to make a single extension and retraction.
Single-Phase Motors: Introduction to Phase-Splitting
By Terry Bartelt, Terry Fleischman
Learners will understand how the interaction of the armature magnetic field and the rotating stator field cause the rotor of a single-phase AC motor to turn.
Continuous-Cycle Reciprocation Circuit
This animated lesson shows how a ladder circuit causes the cylinder of a hydraulic circuit to continuously extend and retract after a Start button has been pressed.
Synchronous Speed of an AC Motor
In this animated and interactive object, learners study the synchronous rotational speed of the magnetic field created by the stator of an AC Motor.
One-Shot PLC Operation
Learners view an animation showing the one-shot operation of a programmable logic controller.
The Variable Reluctance Stepper Motor (Screencast)
Learners view colorful animations showing the operation of a VR stepper motor.
Axis Modes
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
Voltage Regulation of a Zener Diode
The learner will understand how a zener diode maintains a constant voltage as the resistance values of a load change.
Hydraulic Pump Action
Learners examine how fluid enters the inlet of a hydraulic pump because of atmospheric pressure and how pressure is created at the pump’s outlet. This object includes audio.