Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Inside the ACC Simulator conveyor scene — a single-axis belt with a box, proximity sensors at each end, and a motor controlled for both run and direction.

⚡ QUICK ANSWER
The conveyor scene in the ACC PLC Simulator is a single-axis belt — the machine moves along one axis only, travelling linearly left and right, with no lifting, rotating, or diverting. That simplicity is exactly what makes it a good first machine to learn on: there's one thing moving, so you can focus on the control logic rather than mechanical complexity. The scene has a box that rides on the belt, and a proximity sensor at each end to detect when the box arrives there. The motor is controlled by two outputs working together: one decides whether the belt runs at all, and the other decides which direction it turns — which is what allows the belt to reverse automatically when the box reaches an end sensor. Even with just one axis, that combination of motor control, sensor inputs, direction control, and automatic sequencing covers the core patterns found in real material handling systems. The full conveyor build is in the guide below.

🎮 TRY IT FREE — EXPLORE THE CONVEYOR SCENE IN THE ACC PLC SIMULATOR
3D scenes, no install, right in your browser: accautomation.ca/simulator

▶ WATCH THE FULL TUTORIAL
PLC Programming Tutorial: Build a Conveyor System: youtu.be/himbbHHZ6HM

📖 FULL STEP-BY-STEP + DOWNLOADS (the complete conveyor build)
accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator

📚 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
✅ What a single-axis belt is and why it's an ideal first machine
✅ How the box travels along the belt in both directions
✅ How the proximity sensors at each end detect the box
✅ How two outputs control the motor — run and direction
✅ Why one simple axis still teaches the core material handling patterns

❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q: What is a single-axis conveyor?
A: A belt that moves along one axis only — travelling linearly back and forth, with no lifting, rotating or diverting. It's the simplest form of material handling, which makes it an ideal machine to learn PLC control on. The full build is in the guide.

Q: How does the belt know when to reverse?
A: A proximity sensor at each end detects the box arriving, and the program uses that input to change the motor's direction output — so the belt reverses automatically without operator input.

👉 Full conveyor build: accautomation.ca/plc-programming-tutorial-build-a-conveyor-system-acc-simulator

🔗 MORE RESOURCES
🎮 Free ACC PLC Simulator (3D scenes, no install): accautomation.ca/simulator
▶ Step 1 — Define the Task: youtube.com/shorts/Oy310Nk3BNk
▶ Step 2 — Define the I/O: youtube.com/shorts/ev_dZYWiS2Q
▶ Step 5 — Test the Program: youtube.com/shorts/slW0svgah9A
▶ PLC Beginners Guide: accautomation.ca/programming/plc-beginners-guide
▶ Free eBooks: accautomation.ca (subscribe for download)

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Garry
ACC Automation
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