ACC Automation: PLC & Industrial Control Learning
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ACC Automation is growing — and part of that growth is bringing in voices from outside my own experience. I want to introduce you to Chris Urban, an automation educator and PLC trainer based near Montreal, Quebec, who has been teaching technicians and engineers for over 30 years. Chris reached out after finding the ACC PLC Simulator, and … Read more
The ACC PLC Simulator is a free, browser-based ladder-logic editor and PLC scan engine. There is nothing to download or install. You open it in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox and start programming immediately. I built this simulator so that anyone learning PLC programming can get hands-on practice without needing hardware. It uses standard PLC register … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to practice PLC ladder logic without buying hardware, the ACC PLC Simulator is built for you. It’s free, it runs in your browser, and it uses standard PLC register conventions. No downloads. No license fees. Just open the page and start programming. In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through … Read more
One of the most powerful features of the Productivity Suite software is the built-in PLC simulator. If you don’t have the physical P1-M622-16DR hardware yet—or you’re developing logic at your desk before heading to the plant floor—the simulator lets you program, modify, and test your ladder logic without a single piece of hardware connected. This … 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 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
We will be using Claude AI Desktop to determine if we can program a PLC using a ladder logic diagram. Has AI learned enough to be useful when programming? We will take the results and enter the AI PLC program into the Do-More Designer PLC Simulator to verify. Remember that any AI output result needs … Read more
Why Every Beginner Needs a PLC Simulator Now! Are you tired of feeling left behind in the industrial automation industry? As a beginner, it can be overwhelming to keep up with the latest technologies and trends. That’s why PLC simulation is more crucial than ever! We’ll explore the importance of PLC simulation and why it’s … Read more
PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) can significantly reduce the cost of manufacturing a machine. The PLC programming can be reduced as much as 50% with the use of simulators. A PLC Simulator is a piece of software that enables a programmer to test their code without the need for hardware. This means that the logic can … Read more
Did you know that understanding edge triggers can drastically improve your PLC understanding? How one-shots work within the PLC scan is vital in programming PLCs. In this post, we’ll dive into the world of programmable logic controllers and explore the techniques and strategy secrets you need to know to trigger your edges precisely and accurately. … Read more