LADDER LOGICResources / Ladder logic symbolsUpdated 29 Oct 2026

Ladder compare, move, math, edge and latch blocks

The blocks that work on numbers and edges: comparisons that act like contacts, move and math that write values, edge detection, and set and reset bistables.

SymbolIEC 61131-3What it is
Equal (EQ)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 = IN2 (equal).
Not equal (NE)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 ≠ IN2 (not equal).
Greater than (GT)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 > IN2 (greater than).
Greater than or equal (GE)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 ≥ IN2 (greater than or equal).
Less than (LT)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 < IN2 (less than).
Less than or equal (LE)Compares IN1 and IN2 and passes power when IN1 ≤ IN2 (less than or equal).
MOVE (MOV)Copies the value at IN to OUT when the rung is true.
ADDAdds IN1 and IN2 and writes the sum to OUT when the rung is true.
R_TRIG rising edgeA rising edge detector: Q is true for one scan when CLK changes from 0 to 1.
F_TRIG falling edgeA falling edge detector: Q is true for one scan when CLK changes from 1 to 0.
SR set-dominant bistableA latch where set wins: Q1 goes true on S1 and false on R, and if both are true, Q1 stays true.
RS reset-dominant bistableA latch where reset wins: Q1 goes true on S and false on R1, and if both are true, Q1 is false.

Compare, move and logic blocks

A comparison block such as EQ or GT passes power when its comparison is true, so it is used like a contact. Move and math blocks run when the rung is true and write their result to a tag.

Frequently asked questions

Which compare, move and logic blocks appear on a ladder diagram?

This legend covers equal (EQ), not equal (NE), greater than (GT), greater than or equal (GE), less than (LT), less than or equal (LE), MOVE (MOV), ADD, R_TRIG rising edge, F_TRIG falling edge, SR set-dominant bistable, RS reset-dominant bistable. Project legends may add more.

Can I download these symbols?

Yes. Each symbol page has free SVG files, and the hub has printable PDF charts.

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