- Electric Power Generation: All
Introduction
This special instruction is a cross-reference for symbols that are used on European electrical schematics and US electrical schematics.
Symbols
Ammeter
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Arc Suppressor
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Battery
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Bell
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Binistor
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Bridge Rectifier
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Buzzer
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Capacitor
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| European - Polarized Electrolytic |
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Circuit Breaker
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Circuit Interrupter
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Cold Cathode Volt Regulator
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Conductors
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Core of Square Loop Material
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Current Source
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Differential Syncro
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Diode
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| European - Bidirectional Breakdown Diode |
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| US - Bidirectional Breakdown Diode |
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| European - Electro-Vacuum Diode |
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| European - Light Emitting Diode (LED) |
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| European - Rectifier Diode |
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| European - Tunnel Diode |
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| European - Varicap Diode |
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| European - Zener Diode |
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Disconnect
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Flow Switch
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Fuses
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Ground
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Heating Element
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Horn, Siren, Etc.
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Ignitron
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Limit Switch
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| European - Normally Closed |
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| European - Normally Open |
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| European - Held Closed |
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| European - Held Open |
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| European - Maintained Position |
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| European - Actuated Neutral Position |
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Meter Shunt
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Motor
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Motor Field (DC)
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Neon Light
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| European - AC with Internal Resistance |
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Non-Plug
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Pentode
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Photodiode
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Photosensitve Cells
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| European - Asymmetrical Cells |
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Phototube
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Pilot Light
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Plug and Receptacle (Connector)
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Plugging
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Plugging With Lockout Coil
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Potentiometer
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Pressure Switch
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Reactor
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| European - Air Core |
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| European - Iron Core |
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| European - Adjustable Iron Core |
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| European - Adjustable Iron Core |
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| European - Magnetic Amplifier Winding |
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Relay
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Relays, Timers, ETC.
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Resistor
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| European - Symmetrical Nonlinear Resistor |
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Rheostat
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Rotary Selector
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| European - Bridging Contact |
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Shielded Cable
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Silicon Controlled Rectifier
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Solenoid
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| European - Two-Position Hydraulic Solenoid |
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| European - Two Position Lubrication Solenoid |
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Switch
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| European - Cable Operated Switch |
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| European - Emergency Switch |
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| European - Fluid Level Switch (Closed) |
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| European - Fluid Level Switch (Open) |
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| European - Foot Switch (Closed) |
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| European - Proximity Switch (Closed) |
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| European - Toggle Switch |
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| European - Two Position Selector Switch |
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| European - Double Circuit Pushbutton |
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| European - Maintained Contact Pushbutton |
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| European - Mushroom Head Double Circuit Pushbutton |
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| European - Single Circuit Pushbutton (Normally Closed) |
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| European - Single Circuit Pushbutton (Normally Open) |
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Syncro
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Tachometer Generator
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Temperature Switch
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Terminal Block
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Tetrode
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Tetrode Transistor
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Thermal Overload
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Thermal Overload Element
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Thermistor
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Thermocouple
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Three-Position Pneumatic Solenoid
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Three-Position Selector Switch
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Thyratron
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Thyristor (Schottky Diode)
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Time Delay After Coil
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Transformer
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| European - Air Core |
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| European - Control Circuit |
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Transistor
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Trigistor
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Trinistor
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Triode
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Vacuum and Pressure Switch
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Variable Inductor
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Varistor
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Voltmeter
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