Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations - 2009 Edition

No. Symbol Description
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Motor starter, general symbol
Note – Qualifying symbols may be shown
inside the general symbol to
indicate
starters
particular types of
Starter operated in steps
Note – The number of steps may be
indicated
Star-delta starter
Auto-transformer starter
Direct-on-line starter with contactor
for reversing the rotation of a motor
Starter-regulator with thyristors
Machine, general symbol
The asterisk* shall be replaced by a
letter designation as follows:
C Synchronous converter
G Generator
GS Synchronous generator
M Motor
MG Machine capable of use as a
generator or motor
MS Synchronous motor
Switch, general symbol
Switch with pilot light
Switch, two pole