5.
Standard Electrical
Symbols
Electrical& Electronic Symbols
Electricalsymbols and electronic circuit symbols are used for drawing schematic diagram.
The symbols represent electrical and electronic components.
Table of Electrical Symbols
Symbol Component name
Meaning
Wire Symbols
Electrical Wire Conductor of electrical current
Connected Wires Connected crossing
Not Connected Wires Wires are not connected
Switch Symbols and Relay Symbols
SPST Toggle Switch Disconnects current when open
SPDT Toggle Switch Selects between two connections
Pushbutton Switch (N.O) Momentary switch normally open
Pushbutton Switch (N.C) Momentary switch- normally closed
SPST Relay
Relay open/ close connection by an electromagnet
SPDT Relay
Close connection by jumper insertionn on pins.
Jumper
Solder Bridge Solder to close connection
Ground Symbols
I EarthGrOund Used for zero potential reference and electrical shock
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Chassis Ground Connected to the chassis of the circuit
Digital/Common Ground
Resistor Symbols
wResistor (IEEE)
Resistor reduces the current flow.
Resistor (IEC)
Potentiometer (IEEE)
Adjustable resistor - has 3 terminals.
Potentiometer (IEC)
Variable Resistor / Rheostat (IEEE)
Adjustable resistor - has 2 terminals.
Variable Resistor/Rheostat (1EC)
Trimmer Resistor Preset resistor
Thermistor Thermal resistor change resistance when temperaturegn9
Photo resistor / Light dependent
resistor (LDR) Photo-resistor change resistance with light intensity
Capacitor Symbols
Capacitor
Capacitor is used to store electric charge. It acts as shor, circuit
with AC and open circuit with DDC.
Capacitor
Polarized Capacitor Electrolytic capacitor
Polarized Capacitor Electrolytic capacitor
Variable Capacitor Adjustable capacitance
Inductor/ Coil Symbols
M Inductor Coil/ solenoid that generates magnetic field
Y Iron Core lnductor Includes iron
y Variable Inductor
Power Supply Symbols
Voltage Source Generates constant voltage
Current Source Generates constant current.
AC Voltage Source AC voltage source
Electrical voltage is generated by mechanical rotation of s
Generator generator
Battery Cel Generates constant voltage
Battery Generates constant voltage
Generates voltage as a function of voltage or current of other
Controlled Voltage Source circuit element.
Generates current as a function of voltage or current oi iher circ
Controlled Current Source element.
Meter Symbols
Measures voltage. Has very high resistance. Connected in paralt
Voltmeter
M e a s u r e s electric current. H a s n e a r z e r o r e s i s t a n c e . i cte
AAmmeter serially.
Measures resistance
Ohmmeter
Measures electric power
Wattmeter
Lamp/Light Bulb Symbols
Lamp / light bulb
L a m p /light builb Generates light when current flows through
Lamp / light bulb
Diode/LED Symbols
Diode Diode allows current flow in one direction only (left to rigij
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CONVENTIONAL SIGNS & SYMBOLs FOR Clause:
ELECTRICAL IN`TALLATION .::..
General wiring
Wiring on the surface
Wiring under the surface
WIRING IN CONDUIT
Conduit on surface
Consealed conduit
Wiring going upwards
Wiring going downwards
Wiring passing vertically
FUSE BOARDS
LIGHTING CIRCUIT FUSE-BOARDS
Main fuse-board without switches
Main fuse-board with switches
Distribution fuse-board without switches
Distribution fuse-board with switches
POWER CIRCUIT FUSE-B0ARDS
Main fuse-board without switches
Main fuse-board with switches
Distribution fuse-board without switches
Distribution fuse-board with switches
swITCHES& swITCH OUTLETS
ONE WAY SwITCH
Single pole
O T Two pole
O T m
Three pole
O
Single pole pull switch
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Mutipositon switch (for diferent degrees
lkghting)
Two-way switch
O
Intemedlate switch
Period limitng switch
Time switch
. Pendant Switch
Push button
Luminous push button
Restricted access push button
sOCKET OUTLETS
Socket-outlet, 5A
Socket-outlet, 15A
Combined switch &socket-outlet, 5A
Combined switch &socket-outlet, 15A
Interiocking switch& socket-outlet, 5A
Interlocking switch &socket-outlet, 15A
LAMPS AND LIGHTING APPARATUS
Lamp or outlet for lamp
Group of three 40W lamps
Lamp mounted on a wall
Lamp mounted on a ceiling
Counter-weight lamp fixture
Chain lamp fixture
Road lamp fixture
Lamp fixture with built-in-switch
Lamp fed from variable voltage eupply
Emergency lamp
Panic lampP
Bulk head lamp
Water-tight lighting fiting
Batten lamp holder
Projector
Spot light
Flood light
Flourescent lamp
Group of threa 40W flourescent lamps
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
General
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BELLS, BUzZERS
Bell push
Buzzer
FIRE ALARM
Fire alam push
Automatic contact
Bell connected to fire alam
Fire alam indicator
(At'N' insert number ofways)
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM
A. Amplifier
Control boad
Microphone outlet
Loudspeaker outlet
RADIO RECEPTION OUTLETS
Receiver outet
V Aenal
FIXED APPARATUS OUTLETS
Ceiling fan
Bracket fan
Exhaust fan
Fan regulator
EARTHING
Earth point
111 CPD
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