Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Install AutomationDirect's free Productivity Suite software — no license cost — with a built-in simulator, so you can program a PLC without hardware or fees.
⚡ QUICK ANSWER
Productivity Suite is AutomationDirect's PLC programming software, and it's completely free — there's no license cost, and it even includes a built-in simulator so you can practice without physical hardware. Installing it is straightforward: check the system requirements, download the installer, extract the ZIP files, run setup as administrator, accept the license agreement, choose an install location, and complete the installation. On first launch you get a tour of the tag-based programming environment with its dockable interface, access to the built-in simulator, and the ability to connect to physical hardware across the Productivity family (1000, 2000, and 3000) with one piece of software. All the features are included — Modbus TCP, auto-discovery, and the rest — with nothing locked behind a paywall. The full step-by-step is in the guide below.
📖 FULL WRITTEN TUTORIAL + DOWNLOADS (installer links, requirements)
accautomation.ca/unlock-free-plc-productivity-programming-software-with-ease-now
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Why Productivity Suite Is Free
1:08 - System Requirements Check
1:53 - Download the Installer
2:42 - Extract the ZIP Files
3:16 - Run Setup as Administrator
3:57 - Accept the License Agreement
4:24 - Choose the Installation Location
4:57 - Complete the Installation
5:38 - First Launch & Interface Tour
6:47 - The Built-in PLC Simulator
7:44 - Connecting to Physical Hardware
8:06 - Ready to Program: Next Steps
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How to install the completely free Productivity Suite software — no license cost
✅ How to check requirements, download, extract, and run the installer as administrator
✅ How to use the built-in simulator to practice without physical hardware
✅ How the tag-based, dockable programming interface is laid out
✅ That one install connects to the Productivity family and includes features like Modbus TCP
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q: Is Productivity Suite really free?
A: Yes — AutomationDirect's Productivity Suite is free with no license cost, and it includes a built-in simulator plus full features like Modbus TCP and auto-discovery. The full install walkthrough is in the guide.
Q: Can I program without a physical PLC?
A: Yes — Productivity Suite has a built-in simulator, so you can write and test programs with no hardware, then connect to a real PLC when you're ready.
Q: Which PLCs does Productivity Suite program?
A: One install programs the Productivity family (1000, 2000, and 3000), so you don't need separate software for different controllers.
👉 Full install guide: accautomation.ca/unlock-free-plc-productivity-programming-software-with-ease-now
🔗 MORE RESOURCES
▶ Productivity PLC Series: accautomation.ca/series/productivity-plc
▶ P1-M622-16DR Mini PLC Overview: youtu.be/BdLH0OqeXLg
▶ Your First P1-M622-16DR Program: youtu.be/AqI91R29o-Y
▶ 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
💻 SOFTWARE (Free)
▶ Download Productivity Suite: automationdirect.com
💬 Questions? Drop a comment below.
🔔 New tutorials every Monday — Subscribe and hit the bell!
#PLC #LadderLogic #IndustrialAutomation #PLCProgramming #ACCAutomation #ProductivityPLC #AutomationDirect #ProductivitySuite #FreeSoftware #PLCProgrammingSoftware
Regards,
Garry
ACC Automation
accautomation.ca
Install AutomationDirect's free Productivity Suite software — no license cost — with a built-in simulator, so you can program a PLC without hardware or fees.
⚡ QUICK ANSWER
Productivity Suite is AutomationDirect's PLC programming software, and it's completely free — there's no license cost, and it even includes a built-in simulator so you can practice without physical hardware. Installing it is straightforward: check the system requirements, download the installer, extract the ZIP files, run setup as administrator, accept the license agreement, choose an install location, and complete the installation. On first launch you get a tour of the tag-based programming environment with its dockable interface, access to the built-in simulator, and the ability to connect to physical hardware across the Productivity family (1000, 2000, and 3000) with one piece of software. All the features are included — Modbus TCP, auto-discovery, and the rest — with nothing locked behind a paywall. The full step-by-step is in the guide below.
📖 FULL WRITTEN TUTORIAL + DOWNLOADS (installer links, requirements)
accautomation.ca/unlock-free-plc-productivity-programming-software-with-ease-now
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction: Why Productivity Suite Is Free
1:08 - System Requirements Check
1:53 - Download the Installer
2:42 - Extract the ZIP Files
3:16 - Run Setup as Administrator
3:57 - Accept the License Agreement
4:24 - Choose the Installation Location
4:57 - Complete the Installation
5:38 - First Launch & Interface Tour
6:47 - The Built-in PLC Simulator
7:44 - Connecting to Physical Hardware
8:06 - Ready to Program: Next Steps
📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ How to install the completely free Productivity Suite software — no license cost
✅ How to check requirements, download, extract, and run the installer as administrator
✅ How to use the built-in simulator to practice without physical hardware
✅ How the tag-based, dockable programming interface is laid out
✅ That one install connects to the Productivity family and includes features like Modbus TCP
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q: Is Productivity Suite really free?
A: Yes — AutomationDirect's Productivity Suite is free with no license cost, and it includes a built-in simulator plus full features like Modbus TCP and auto-discovery. The full install walkthrough is in the guide.
Q: Can I program without a physical PLC?
A: Yes — Productivity Suite has a built-in simulator, so you can write and test programs with no hardware, then connect to a real PLC when you're ready.
Q: Which PLCs does Productivity Suite program?
A: One install programs the Productivity family (1000, 2000, and 3000), so you don't need separate software for different controllers.
👉 Full install guide: accautomation.ca/unlock-free-plc-productivity-programming-software-with-ease-now
🔗 MORE RESOURCES
▶ Productivity PLC Series: accautomation.ca/series/productivity-plc
▶ P1-M622-16DR Mini PLC Overview: youtu.be/BdLH0OqeXLg
▶ Your First P1-M622-16DR Program: youtu.be/AqI91R29o-Y
▶ 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
💻 SOFTWARE (Free)
▶ Download Productivity Suite: automationdirect.com
💬 Questions? Drop a comment below.
🔔 New tutorials every Monday — Subscribe and hit the bell!
#PLC #LadderLogic #IndustrialAutomation #PLCProgramming #ACCAutomation #ProductivityPLC #AutomationDirect #ProductivitySuite #FreeSoftware #PLCProgrammingSoftware
Regards,
Garry
ACC Automation
accautomation.ca
