ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
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Learn how to program a Click PLC sorting station from scratch in this comprehensive tutorial! We’ll take you through the step-by-step process of designing and programming a Click PLC sorting station, covering everything from setting up the PLC to writing the code. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced programmer, this method is ideal for … Read more
The sorting station box selection (camera management and distribution) is just one of many machines in the EasyPLC Machine Simulator (MS). This sorting station will read barcodes from the boxes and send them to different exit ramps. The Click programming software will be used to program this Click PLUS PLC. Modbus TCP (Ethernet) will connect … Read more
These sorting operations will sort three bottles on separate conveyor lines creating an efficient and powerful machine. The PLC will use shift registers to track and control the position of the bottles. Two pick-and-place robots will be used to move the bottles, creating an ultimate machine to program. Sequencers will be used within the PLC … Read more
We will use the PLC to sort items on a conveyor operating shift register instructions. We will apply the five steps to a PLC example program development of a sorting station. The program will use shift registers to track colored parts down a conveyor and sort, depending on color, into one of three locations. Developing … Read more
Here’s something that still catches people off guard: the Productivity Suite programming software is completely free. No demo limitations, no 30-day trials, no annual subscriptions eating into your budget year after year. AutomationDirect gives you the full package—every feature, every instruction, every tool—at zero cost. In an industry where software licensing fees can rival hardware … Read more
Did you know that the average industrial control panel has shrunk by nearly 40% over the past two decades, yet the demand for functionality has tripled? That stat alone tells you everything about where automation is headed. The days of massive control cabinets taking up half your floor space are fading fast. Enter the Productivity1000 … Read more
Did you know that over 500 articles and tutorials are now freely available on ACC Automation? That’s right—more than a decade of accumulated PLC programming knowledge, HMI design guides, communication tutorials, and hands-on examples waiting for you to explore, all without spending a dime. Whether you’re a complete beginner trying to understand your first rung … Read more
The Iron Heart of Your Network: The Industrial Ethernet Switch. Unboxing and Mastering the STRIDE Industrial Ethernet Switch Did you know that over 40% of industrial network failures are attributed not to software bugs or hackers, but to simple environmental stress?Imagine a scorching summer day on a factory floor, ambient temperatures rising above 100°F, or … Read more
If the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is the brain of an industrial automation system, the power supply is undoubtedly its heart. Without a clean, reliable flow of energy, the most innovative control systems in the world are just expensive paperweights.In the complex ecosystem of an industrial control cabinet, managing power isn’t just about turning things … Read more
Stop Wasting Money on PLC Training Hardware: Why Digital Twins Are Revolutionizing Industrial AutomationWhat if you could test your entire factory floor before spending a single dollar on equipment?Welcome to the world of digital twins—and Nirtec’s Machines Simulator is leading the charge.The Million-Dollar Problem Nobody Talks AboutHere’s the harsh reality: Traditional PLC training and industrial … Read more