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The vector stencils library "Switches and relays" contains 58 symbols of electrical contacts, switches, relays, circuit breakers, selectors, connectors, disconnect devices, switching circuits, current regulators, and thermostats for electrical devices.
Use these shapes for drawing electrical diagrams in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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SPST
SPST, SPST, single-pole, single-throw, switch,
SPDT
SPDT, SPDT, single-pole, double-throw, switch,
DPST
DPST, DPST, double-pole, single-throw, switch,
DPDT
DPDT, DPDT, double-pole, double-throw, switch,
Make contact
Make contact, make contact,
Break contact
Break contact, break contact,
Two way contact
Two way contact, two way contact,
Passing make-contact
Passing make-contact, passing make-contact,
Spring return
Spring return, spring return,
Stay put
Stay put, stay put, contact without spring return,
Limit switch
Limit switch, limit switch,
Circuit breaker
Circuit breaker, circuit breaker,
Spring return 2
Spring return 2, spring return, make,
Spring return 3
Spring return 3, spring return, break,
Limit switch n/o
Limit switch n/o, limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally open,
Limit switch n/c
Limit switch n/c, limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally closed,
2 position switch
2 position switch, 2 position, switch,
3 position switch
3 position switch, 3 position, three-position, switch,
4 position switch
4 position switch, 4 position, switch,
Manual switch
Manual switch, manual switch, manually operated switch,
Pushbutton make
Pushbutton make, pushbutton, make, circuit closing, mushroom head, push-pull head,
Pushbutton break
Pushbutton break, pushbutton, break, circuit opening, mushroom head, push-pull head,
Pushbutton 2-circuit
Pushbutton 2-circuit, pushbutton, 2-circuit, circuit opening, break,
Selector switch
Selector switch, selector switch, break-before-make, nonshorting, nonbridging, contact transfer,
Shorting selector
Shorting selector, shorting selector, make-before-break, shorting, bridging, contact transfer,
Proximity limit switch
Proximity limit switch, proximity limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally closed,
Time delay make
Time delay make, time delay make, open switch, time-delay closing, TDC,
Time delay break
Time delay break, time delay break, closed switch, time-delay opening, TDO,
Time delay make 2
Time delay make 2, time delay make, normally open,
Time delay break 2
Time delay break 2, time delay break, normally closed,
Safety interlock
Safety interlock, safety interlock, circuit opening,
Flow actuated
Flow actuated, flow actuated,
Liquid level actuated
Liquid level actuated, liquid level actuated switch,
Liquid level actuated 2
Liquid level actuated 2, liquid level actuated switch,
Gas flow actuated
Gas flow actuated, gas flow actuated switch,
Pressure actuated
Pressure actuated, pressure actuated switch,
Temperature actuated
Temperature actuated, temperature actuated switch,
Thermostat
Thermostat, thermostat,
Temperature switch
Temperature switch, temperature switch, temperature sensitive switch,
Inertia switch
Inertia switch, inertia switch,
Mercury switch
Mercury switch, mercury switch,
Mercury switch 2
Mercury switch 2, mercury switch,
Fuse
Fuse, fuse,
Switch disconnector
Switch disconnector, switch disconnector, isolating-switch,
Isolator
Isolator, isolator,
Change-over contact
Change-over contact, change-over contact,
Relay contacts
Relay contacts, relay contacts,
Relay coil
Relay coil, relay coil,
Pilot light
Pilot light, pilot light,
Pilot light, push-to-test
Pilot light, push-to-test, pilot light,
Relay, alternating-current
Relay, alternating-current, relay,
Relay, magnetically polarized
Relay, magnetically polarized, relay,
Relay, slow-operate
Relay, slow-operate, relay,
Relay, slow-release
Relay, slow-release, relay,
Relay
Relay, relay,
Relay, high speed
Relay, high speed, relay,
Relay, mechanically latched
Relay, mechanically latched, relay,
Relay, permanent
Relay, permanent, relay,
Used Solutions
The vector stencils library "Switches and relays" contains 58 symbols of electrical contacts, switches, relays, circuit breakers, selectors, connectors, disconnect devices, switching circuits, current regulators, and thermostats for electrical devices.
"In electrical engineering, a switch is an electrical component that can break an electrical circuit, interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another.
The most familiar form of switch is a manually operated electromechanical device with one or more sets of electrical contacts, which are connected to external circuits. Each set of contacts can be in one of two states: either "closed" meaning the contacts are touching and electricity can flow between them, or "open", meaning the contacts are separated and the switch is nonconducting. The mechanism actuating the transition between these two states (open or closed) can be either a "toggle" (flip switch for continuous "on" or "off") or "momentary" (push-for "on" or push-for "off") type.
A switch may be directly manipulated by a human as a control signal to a system, such as a computer keyboard button, or to control power flow in a circuit, such as a light switch. Automatically operated switches can be used to control the motions of machines, for example, to indicate that a garage door has reached its full open position or that a machine tool is in a position to accept another workpiece. Switches may be operated by process variables such as pressure, temperature, flow, current, voltage, and force, acting as sensors in a process and used to automatically control a system. ... A switch that is operated by another electrical circuit is called a relay. Large switches may be remotely operated by a motor drive mechanism. Some switches are used to isolate electric power from a system, providing a visible point of isolation that can be padlocked if necessary to prevent accidental operation of a machine during maintenance, or to prevent electric shock." [Switch. Wikipedia]
"A relay is an electrically operated switch. Many relays use an electromagnet to mechanically operate a switch, but other operating principles are also used, such as solid-state relays. Relays are used where it is necessary to control a circuit by a low-power signal (with complete electrical isolation between control and controlled circuits), or where several circuits must be controlled by one signal. The first relays were used in long distance telegraph circuits as amplifiers: they repeated the signal coming in from one circuit and re-transmitted it on another circuit. Relays were used extensively in telephone exchanges and early computers to perform logical operations.
A type of relay that can handle the high power required to directly control an electric motor or other loads is called a contactor. Solid-state relays control power circuits with no moving parts, instead using a semiconductor device to perform switching. Relays with calibrated operating characteristics and sometimes multiple operating coils are used to protect electrical circuits from overload or faults; in modern electric power systems these functions are performed by digital instruments still called "protective relays"." [Relay. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Switches and relays" was drawn using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Switch and relay symbols
Switch and relay symbols, two way contact, time delay make, open switch, time-delay closing, TDC, time delay make, normally open, time delay break, normally closed, time delay break, closed switch, time-delay opening, TDO, thermostat, temperature switch, temperature sensitive switch, temperature actuated switch, switch disconnector, isolating-switch, stay put, contact without spring return, spring return, make, spring return, break, spring return, shorting selector, make-before-break, shorting, bridging, contact transfer, selector switch, break-before-make, nonshorting, nonbridging, contact transfer, safety interlock, circuit opening, relay contacts, relay coil, relay, pushbutton, make, circuit closing, mushroom head, push-pull head, pushbutton, break, circuit opening, mushroom head, push-pull head, pushbutton, 2-circuit, circuit opening, break, proximity limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally closed, pressure actuated switch, pilot light, passing make-contact, mercury switch, manual switch, manually operated switch, make contact, liquid level actuated switch, limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally open, limit switch, directly actuated, spring returned, normally closed, limit switch, isolator, inertia switch, gas flow actuated switch, fuse, flow actuated, circuit breaker, change-over contact, break contact, SPST, single-pole, single-throw, switch, SPDT, single-pole, double-throw, switch, DPST, double-pole, single-throw, switch, DPDT, double-pole, double-throw, switch, 4 position, switch, 3 position, three-position, switch, 2 position, switch,
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The vector stencils library "Switches" contains 25 symbols of electrical and light switches and breakers.
"In electrical engineering, a switch is an electrical component that can break an electrical circuit, interrupting the current or diverting it from one conductor to another.
The most familiar form of switch is a manually operated electromechanical device with one or more sets of electrical contacts, which are connected to external circuits.
A switch may be directly manipulated by a human as a control signal to a system, ... or to control power flow in a circuit, such as a light switch. Automatically operated switches can be used to control the motions of machines, for example, to indicate that a garage door has reached its full open position or that a machine tool is in a position to accept another workpiece. Switches may be operated by process variables such as pressure, temperature, flow, current, voltage, and force, acting as sensors in a process and used to automatically control a system. For example, a thermostat is a temperature-operated switch used to control a heating process. A switch that is operated by another electrical circuit is called a relay." [Switch. Wikipedia]
Use the design elements library "Switches" for drawing light switches layouts, electrical and telecommunication equipment floor plans for building design and construction using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The shapes library "Switches" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Electrical switch symbols
Electrical switch symbols, weatherproof, circuit breaker, weatherproof switch, weatherproof fused switch, three-way switch, switch, timer, switch, pilot lamp, switch control, single pole, double throw switch, single pole switch, remote control switch, momentary contact switch, low voltage, switch, low voltage, master switch, key operated switch, pilot light, key operated switch, horizontally mounted, switch, glow switch toggle, fused switch, four-way switch, electrolier switch, double pole switch, dimmer switch, circuit breaker, automatic door switch,
Used Solutions
The vector stencils library "Stations" contains 110 symbols of communications equipment, generating, transmitting and receiving stations; substations; satellites; and power plants.
Use these shapes for drawing diagrams of power generation and distribution and radio relay systems in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the Electrical Engineering solution from the Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
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Radio relay station
Radio relay station, radio relay station,
Transmission radio station
Transmission radio station, transmission, radio station,
Radio station
Radio station, radio station,
Reception radio station
Reception radio station, reception, radio station,
Alternating radio station
Alternating radio station, alternating, radio station,
Simultaneous radio station
Simultaneous radio station, simultaneous, radio station,
End radio station
End radio station, end radio station,
End radio station 2
End radio station 2, end radio station,
General radio station
General radio station, radio station,
General radio station 2
General radio station 2, radio station,
Repeater radio station
Repeater radio station, radio station, repeater,
Repeater radio station 2
Repeater radio station 2, radio station, repeater,
Portable station
Portable station, portable radio station, radio station,
Transmission portable station
Transmission portable station, portable radio station, radio station, transmission,
Reception portable station
Reception portable station, portable radio station, radio station, reception,
Alternating portable station
Alternating portable station, portable radio station, radio station, alternating,
Simultaneous portable station
Simultaneous portable station, portable radio station, radio station, simultaneous,
Mobile simultaneous station
Mobile simultaneous station, mobile station, mobile radio station,
Mobile alternating station
Mobile alternating station, mobile station, mobile radio station,
Mobile reception station
Mobile reception station, mobile station, mobile radio station,
Mobile transmission station
Mobile transmission station, mobile station, mobile radio station,
Mobile station
Mobile station, mobile station, mobile radio station,
Direction finding station
Direction finding station, direction finding, radio station,
Radio beacon station
Radio beacon station, radio station, radio beacon,
Simultaneous controlling station
Simultaneous controlling station, controlling station,
Alternating controlling station
Alternating controlling station, controlling station,
Reception controlling station
Reception controlling station, controlling station,
Transmission controlling station
Transmission controlling station, controlling station,
Controlling station
Controlling station, controlling station,
End station
End station, end station,
Repeater station
Repeater station, repeater station,
Subscriber equipment
Subscriber equipment, subscriber equipment,
Subscriber equipment 2
Subscriber equipment 2, subscriber equipment,
Passive relay
Passive relay, passive relay station,
Active space station
Active space station, space station,
Passive space station
Passive space station, space station,
Space station
Space station, space station,
Earth tracking station
Earth tracking station, earth tracking station, earth station,
Earth communication service
Earth communication service, earth station, communication service,
Telegraph repeater, one-way simplex
Telegraph repeater, one-way simplex, telegraph repeater, one-way simplex,
Telegraph repeater, two-way simplex
Telegraph repeater, two-way simplex, telegraph repeater, two-way simplex,
Telegraph repeater, duplex
Telegraph repeater, duplex, telegraph repeater, duplex operation,
Telegraph repeater, one-way simplex 2
Telegraph repeater, one-way simplex 2, telegraph repeater, one-way simplex,
Telegraph repeater, two-way simplex 2
Telegraph repeater, two-way simplex 2, telegraph repeater, two-way simplex,
Telegraph repeater, duplex 2
Telegraph repeater, duplex 2, telegraph repeater, duplex operation,
Telegraph repeater qualifiers, polar direct-current (double current)
Telegraph repeater qualifiers, polar direct-current (double current), telegraph repeater qualifier,
Telegraph repeater qualifier, neutral direct-current (single current) +/o
Telegraph repeater qualifier, neutral direct-current (single current) +/o, telegraph repeater qualifier,
Telegraph repeater qualifier, neutral direct-current (single current) -/o
Telegraph repeater qualifier, neutral direct-current (single current) -/o, telegraph repeater qualifier,
Telegraph equipment
Telegraph equipment, telegraph equipment,
Telegraph transmitter
Telegraph transmitter, telegraph equipment, transmitter,
Telegraph receiver
Telegraph receiver, telegraph equipment, receiver,
Two-way simplex telegraph
Two-way simplex telegraph, telegraph equipment, two-way simplex,
Duplex telegraph
Duplex telegraph, telegraph equipment,
Telegraph transmitter 2
Telegraph transmitter 2, telegraph equipment, transmitter,
Telegraph receiver 2
Telegraph receiver 2, telegraph equipment, receiver,
Two-way simplex telegraph 2
Two-way simplex telegraph 2, telegraph equipment, two-way simplex,
Duplex telegraph 2
Duplex telegraph 2, telegraph equipment, duplex,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape printing
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape printing, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape perforating
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape perforating, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape printing/perforating
Telegraph equipment qualifier, tape printing/perforating, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, page printing
Telegraph equipment qualifier, page printing, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, keyboard
Telegraph equipment qualifier, keyboard, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telegraph equipment qualifier, facsimile
Telegraph equipment qualifier, facsimile, telegraph equipment, qualifier,
Telephone
Telephone, telephone,
Dial telephone
Dial telephone, telephone,
Push-button telephone
Push-button telephone, telephone,
Multiple lines telephone
Multiple lines telephone, telephone,
Coin box telephone
Coin box telephone, telephone,
Speaker phone
Speaker phone, telephone,
Amplified phone
Amplified phone, telephone,
Generating station (in service)
Generating station (in service), generating station, in service,
Generating station (planned)
Generating station (planned), generating station, planned,
Electric heat station (in service)
Electric heat station (in service), electric heat station, electric, heat, generating station,
Electric heat station (planned)
Electric heat station (planned), electric heat station, electric, heat, generating station,
Hydroelectric station (planned)
Hydroelectric station (planned), hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station,
Hydroelectric station (in service)
Hydroelectric station (in service), hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station,
Hydroelectric station (planned) 2
Hydroelectric station (planned) 2, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, river,
Hydroelectric station (in service) 2
Hydroelectric station (in service) 2, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, river,
Hydroelectric station (planned) 3
Hydroelectric station (planned) 3, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, storage,
Hydroelectric station (in service) 3
Hydroelectric station (in service) 3, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, storage,
Hydroelectric station (planned) 4
Hydroelectric station (planned) 4, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, pumped storage,
Hydroelectric station (in service) 4
Hydroelectric station (in service) 4, hydroelectric station, hydroelectric generating station, pumped storage,
Thermoelectric station (planned)
Thermoelectric station (planned), thermoelectric station, thermoelectric generating station,
Thermoelectric station (in service)
Thermoelectric station (in service), thermoelectric station, thermoelectric generating station,
Coal fueled station (planned)
Coal fueled station (planned), coal fueled, station, lignite fueled, thermoelectric, generating,
Coal fueled station (in service)
Coal fueled station (in service), coal fueled, station, lignite fueled, thermoelectric, generating,
Oil/gas fueled station (planned)
Oil/gas fueled station (planned), oil fueled, gas fueled, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Oil/gas fueled station (in service)
Oil/gas fueled station (in service), oil fueled, gas fueled, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Nuclear station (planned)
Nuclear station (planned), nuclear-energy fueled, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Nuclear station (in service)
Nuclear station (in service), nuclear-energy fueled, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Geothermic station (planned)
Geothermic station (planned), geothermic, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Geothermic station (in service)
Geothermic station (in service), geothermic, thermoelectric, generating, station,
Solar station (planned)
Solar station (planned), solar, generating, station,
Solar station (in service)
Solar station (in service), solar, generating, station,
Wind station (planned)
Wind station (planned), wind, generating, station,
Wind station (in service)
Wind station (in service), wind, generating, station,
Converting substation (in service)
Converting substation (in service), substation, converting substation,
Converting substation (planned)
Converting substation (planned), substation, converting substation,
Substation (planned)
Substation (planned), substation,
Substation (in service)
Substation (in service), substation,
Prime mover, reciprocating engine
Prime mover, reciprocating engine, prime mover, reciprocating engine,
Prime mover, gas turbine
Prime mover, gas turbine, prime mover, gas turbine,
Converting station
Converting station, converting station,
Converting station 2
Converting station 2, converting station,
Switching station
Switching station, switching station,
Switching station 2
Switching station 2, switching station,
Rectifier substation (planned)
Rectifier substation (planned), rectifier substation,
Rectifier substation (in service)
Rectifier substation (in service), rectifier substation,
Plasma station MHD (planned)
Plasma station MHD (planned), plasma station, MHD, magneto-hydrodynamic,
Plasma station MHD (in service)
Plasma station MHD (in service), plasma station, MHD, magneto-hydrodynamic,
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There are many of different electric circuit symbols that can be used in a circuit diagram. Knowing how to read circuit diagrams is a useful skill not only for professionals, but for any person who can start creating his own small home electronic projects. The circuit diagram shows the scheme of a location of components and connections of the electrical circuit using a set of standard symbols. It can be use for graphical documentation of an electrical circuit components. The ability to  create electrical diagrams and schematic using ConceptDraw PRO is delivered by the Electrical Engineering solution. The solution supplied with samples, templates and libraries of design elements for drawing electrical schematics, digital and analog logic, circuit and wiring schematics and diagrams, power systems diagrams, maintenance and repair diagrams for electronics and electrical engineering.