PLC Ladder Logic Basics: Binary & Boolean Operations

Learn binary and Boolean operations in ladder logic with Siemens TIA Portal. Part 1 of PLC programming tutorial series. βš™οΈ

PLC Ladder Logic Basics: Binary & Boolean Operations
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2.3K views β€’ Dec 13, 2025
PLC Ladder Logic Basics: Binary & Boolean Operations

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Learn the fundamentals of binary and Boolean operations in ladder logic using Siemens TIA Portal. This is Part 1 of my PLC programming tutorial series covering ladder diagram programming from the ground up.
In this tutorial, I cover:

Momentary coils and how they operate
Normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) contacts
Positive and negative edge detection (one-shots)
Set/Reset and Latch/Unlatch instructions

Whether you're just getting started with PLCs or brushing up on the basics, this video breaks down the core building blocks you'll use in almost every ladder logic program.

Resources
PLC used in this tutorial: https://amzn.to/4p90T8d
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:57 Setup and Adding Input and Output Tags
05:13 Examine If Open (XIO) or Closed (XIC) Normally Open (NO), or Closed (NC)
09:45 The wiring in use for this tutorial
12:39 Using two digital inputs to control four digital
15:21 Set and Reset, Output Latch and Unlatching Commands
17:43 Positive Edge and Negative Edge One Shot Conditionals
21:55 Outro and Thank you!

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