Avoiding Singularity
By cebery
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
The Magnetic Circuit
By Terry Bartelt
Learners compare electromagnetic quantities with the voltage, current, and resistance quantities of an electrical circuit. A brief quiz completes the object.
Parallel RC Circuit Vector and Circuit Analyzer
By James Bourassa, John Rosz
Learners alter circuit variables and view how these changes affect circuit voltage, current, reactance, impedance, and phase angle.
Simple Pneumatic Circuits
Learners examine the operation of five pneumatic animated circuits that use directional control valves, pilot lines, check valves, needle valves, and cylinders.
Armature Action of AC Motors
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.
Motor Starter Protection
Learners examine the ways in which a motor starter circuit is protected by a main circuit breaker and overload heaters when there is excessive current.
Op Amp Fundamentals: The Transresistance Amplifier
By Patrick Hoppe
The current-to-voltage conversion of the transresistance amplifier is examined. The formulas for output voltage and impedance are defined and an example ties the concepts together.
Types of Motion Instructions
The learner will identify the types of motion instructions used for programming a robot.
The Force of a Hydraulic Cylinder
In this interactive object, learners read how to determine the force created by a hydraulic cylinder during extension and retraction. A brief quiz completes the activity.
SLC-500 Data File Elements
Learners examine the elements of a data file memory of an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable controller. A quiz completes the activity.
Voltage Divider Rule (VDR)
By Terry Fleischman, Patrick Hoppe
Students review the Voltage Divider Rule and work practice problems.
The Cycloidal Gear Drive
The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
P&ID General Instrument Symbols
Learners study the types of symbols used on a P&ID diagram to indicate instruments. A quiz completes the activity.
AB SLC-500 Memory Structure
Learners examine the functions of the three types of memory used by an Allen-Bradley SLC-500 programmable logic controller: the Executive ROM, Scratch Pad, and Processor File.
The Optocoupler
In this animated object, learners examine the operation of an optocoupler, specifically how it is connected to external components to provide interfacing and isolation and how it responds to excessive frequencies. A quiz completes the activity.
Hydraulic Schematic Symbol Flashcards
By John Rosz
This interactive object is designed to help learners memorize schematic symbols used in hydraulic diagrams. Learners quiz themselves using electronic flashcards.
The Semiconductor Diode
In this interactive object, learners examine the PN sections of a diode and the diode's forward- and reverse-biased operations. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
By Jessie Lloyd
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
Voltage and Current Amplitudes in a Series RLC Circuit
Learners examine how voltages and currents vary in a series RLC circuit as the applied frequency changes.
Parallel RL Circuit Practice Problems
In this interactive object, students calculate inductive reactance, impedance, current, and power in parallel RL circuits.
Analog Voltmeter Operation
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.
Hexadecimal Numbering System
In this learning activity you'll review the hexadecimal numbering system.
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
The Duty Cycle of a Multivibrator
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine the duty cycle of a squarewave produced by a multivibrator using a 555 IC (integrated circuit). A brief quiz completes the activity.