PLC Programming Tutorial - Ladder Logic #1: Binary & Boolean Operations

PLC Programming Tutorial - Ladder Logic #1: Binary & Boolean Operations

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LeMaster Tech
971 Video Views·Dec 13, 2025

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
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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!