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Medium Voltage Application Guide

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS<br />

5 Schematic Diagrams<br />

5.1 Electrical Symbols - Common Switching Functions<br />

The following table shows the standard IEC and ANSI symbols for common switching functions<br />

IEC 60617-2 is a European standard. ANSI Y32.2 is a North American standard. As a general rule,<br />

countries using a 50 Hz supply normally adhere to IEC standards and countries using a 60 Hz supply<br />

normally adhere to ANSI standards.<br />

Designation and<br />

symbol (IEC)<br />

Disconnector<br />

Symbol (ANSI) Function Switches operating<br />

current<br />

Isolates<br />

Switches fault<br />

current<br />

Earthing disconnector Earths (short circuit making<br />

capacity)<br />

Switch<br />

Switches<br />

Disconnector switch<br />

Switches and isolates<br />

Fixed circuit breaker<br />

Switches and protects<br />

Withdrawable circuit<br />

breaker<br />

Fixed contactor<br />

Switches and<br />

protects; isolates if<br />

withdrawn<br />

Switches<br />

Withdrawable<br />

contactor<br />

Switches; isolates if<br />

withdrawn<br />

Fuse<br />

Protects but does not<br />

isolate<br />

(once)<br />

Page 172 <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Voltage</strong> <strong>Application</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> 710-12280-00A

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