Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Build a conveyor PLC program from scratch with the 5-Step framework in the free ACC PLC Simulator — define the task, I/O, flowchart, program, and test.
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This builds a single-axis belt conveyor program from scratch using the 5-Step PLC Program Development framework, all in the free ACC PLC Simulator — no hardware needed. Step 1: define the task (what the conveyor should do). Step 2: define the I/O — the proximity-sensor inputs and the conveyor motor output. Step 3: develop a flowchart of the logic before writing any code. Step 4: develop the PLC program (ladder logic) from that flowchart. Step 5: test the program against the simulated conveyor and confirm it behaves. The five steps keep you from jumping straight to code, which is where beginners get stuck. You can run the whole thing in your browser. The full walkthrough and the simulator are linked below.
🎮 TRY IT FREE — THE ACC PLC SIMULATOR (no install, no login, right in your browser)
accautomation.ca/simulator
📖 FULL STEP-BY-STEP + DOWNLOADS (flowchart, ladder logic, screenshots)
accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Build a Conveyor System (ACC Simulator)
0:44 - Input & Output (I/O) Overview
1:17 - Step 1: Define the Task
1:53 - Step 2: Define the I/O
2:18 - Step 3: Develop the Flowchart
2:45 - Step 4: Develop the PLC Program
4:17 - Step 5: Test the Program
5:05 - What We Learned
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How to apply the 5-Step PLC Program Development framework to a real task
✅ Define the conveyor's task and its inputs and outputs
✅ Turn the logic into a flowchart before writing any code
✅ Build the conveyor ladder logic from the flowchart
✅ Test the program against the simulated conveyor in your browser
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q: What are the 5 steps to PLC program development?
A: Define the task, define the I/O, develop the flowchart, develop the PLC program, and test it. Working in that order keeps the logic clear before you write any code. The full walkthrough is in the guide.
Q: Do I need a real PLC to follow this conveyor tutorial?
A: No — the ACC PLC Simulator runs free in your browser with no install or login, so you can build and test the conveyor program without any hardware.
Q: What inputs and outputs does the conveyor use?
A: Proximity-sensor inputs detect the product on the belt, and an output controls the conveyor motor — the I/O step maps each one before programming.
👉 Full step-by-step & ladder logic: accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator
🔗 MORE RESOURCES
▶ Free ACC PLC Simulator: accautomation.ca/simulator
▶ Five Steps to PLC Program Development: accautomation.ca/five-steps-to-plc-program-development
▶ PLC Beginners Guide: accautomation.ca/programming/plc-beginners-guide
▶ Free eBooks: accautomation.ca (subscribe for download)
🛒 RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
▶ Shop: automationdirect.com
▶ Parts Guide: accautomation.ca/purchase-find-parts
💬 Questions? Drop a comment below.
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#PLC #LadderLogic #IndustrialAutomation #PLCProgramming #ACCAutomation #PLCSimulator #Conveyor #LearnPLC #PLCTutorial #Automation
Regards,
Garry
ACC Automation
accautomation.ca
Build a conveyor PLC program from scratch with the 5-Step framework in the free ACC PLC Simulator — define the task, I/O, flowchart, program, and test.
⚡ QUICK ANSWER
This builds a single-axis belt conveyor program from scratch using the 5-Step PLC Program Development framework, all in the free ACC PLC Simulator — no hardware needed. Step 1: define the task (what the conveyor should do). Step 2: define the I/O — the proximity-sensor inputs and the conveyor motor output. Step 3: develop a flowchart of the logic before writing any code. Step 4: develop the PLC program (ladder logic) from that flowchart. Step 5: test the program against the simulated conveyor and confirm it behaves. The five steps keep you from jumping straight to code, which is where beginners get stuck. You can run the whole thing in your browser. The full walkthrough and the simulator are linked below.
🎮 TRY IT FREE — THE ACC PLC SIMULATOR (no install, no login, right in your browser)
accautomation.ca/simulator
📖 FULL STEP-BY-STEP + DOWNLOADS (flowchart, ladder logic, screenshots)
accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Build a Conveyor System (ACC Simulator)
0:44 - Input & Output (I/O) Overview
1:17 - Step 1: Define the Task
1:53 - Step 2: Define the I/O
2:18 - Step 3: Develop the Flowchart
2:45 - Step 4: Develop the PLC Program
4:17 - Step 5: Test the Program
5:05 - What We Learned
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How to apply the 5-Step PLC Program Development framework to a real task
✅ Define the conveyor's task and its inputs and outputs
✅ Turn the logic into a flowchart before writing any code
✅ Build the conveyor ladder logic from the flowchart
✅ Test the program against the simulated conveyor in your browser
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q: What are the 5 steps to PLC program development?
A: Define the task, define the I/O, develop the flowchart, develop the PLC program, and test it. Working in that order keeps the logic clear before you write any code. The full walkthrough is in the guide.
Q: Do I need a real PLC to follow this conveyor tutorial?
A: No — the ACC PLC Simulator runs free in your browser with no install or login, so you can build and test the conveyor program without any hardware.
Q: What inputs and outputs does the conveyor use?
A: Proximity-sensor inputs detect the product on the belt, and an output controls the conveyor motor — the I/O step maps each one before programming.
👉 Full step-by-step & ladder logic: accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator
🔗 MORE RESOURCES
▶ Free ACC PLC Simulator: accautomation.ca/simulator
▶ Five Steps to PLC Program Development: accautomation.ca/five-steps-to-plc-program-development
▶ PLC Beginners Guide: accautomation.ca/programming/plc-beginners-guide
▶ Free eBooks: accautomation.ca (subscribe for download)
🛒 RECOMMENDED HARDWARE
▶ Shop: automationdirect.com
▶ Parts Guide: accautomation.ca/purchase-find-parts
💬 Questions? Drop a comment below.
🔔 New tutorials every Monday — Subscribe and hit the bell!
#PLC #LadderLogic #IndustrialAutomation #PLCProgramming #ACCAutomation #PLCSimulator #Conveyor #LearnPLC #PLCTutorial #Automation
Regards,
Garry
ACC Automation
accautomation.ca
