graphic symbols used in wiring diagrams (according to CEN standards)
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select switches
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control units
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transformaters
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motors
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indicators and appliances
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electrical standardisation
In each country, electrical equipment is governed by a range of standards including :
- UTE (Union technique des electricians = Technical Electricians Union) in France;
- CEN (Comité européen de normalisation = European standardization committee);
- IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) or CEI (Commission électrotechnique internationale);
- VDE (Verband Deutscher Electro‑techniker Germany);
- BS (British Standards);
- CEI (Comitato Elettrotecnico Italiano);
- NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association);
- ANSI (American National Standards Institute).
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