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The vector stencils library "Terminals and connectors" contains 43 element symbols of terminals, connectors, plugs, polarized connectors, jacks, coaxial cables, and conductors.
Use it for drawing the wiring diagrams, electrical layouts, electronic schematics, and circuit diagrams.
"An electrical connector is an electro-mechanical device for joining electrical circuits as an interface using a mechanical assembly. Connectors consist of plugs (male-ended) and jacks (female-ended). The connection may be temporary, as for portable equipment, require a tool for assembly and removal, or serve as a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices. An adapter can be used to effectively bring together dissimilar connectors.
There are hundreds of types of electrical connectors. Connectors may join two lengths of flexible copper wire or cable, or connect a wire or cable or optical interface to an electrical terminal.
In computing, an electrical connector can also be known as a physical interface... Cable glands, known as cable connectors in the US, connect wires to devices mechanically rather than electrically and are distinct from quick-disconnects performing the latter." [Electrical connector. Wikipedia]
"A terminal is the point at which a conductor from an electrical component, device or network comes to an end and provides a point of connection to external circuits. A terminal may simply be the end of a wire or it may be fitted with a connector or fastener. In network analysis, terminal means a point at which connections can be made to a network in theory and does not necessarily refer to any real physical object. In this context, especially in older documents, it is sometimes called a "pole".
The connection may be temporary, as seen in portable equipment, may require a tool for assembly and removal, or may be a permanent electrical joint between two wires or devices.
All electric cell have two terminals. The first is the positive terminal and the second is the negative terminal. The positive terminal looks like a metal cap and the negative terminal looks like a metal disc. The current flows from the positive terminal, and out through the negative terminal, replicative of current flow (positive (+) to negative (-) flow)." [Terminal (electronics). Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Terminals and connectors" 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.
Terminal and connector symbols
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The vector stencils library "Transmission paths" contains 43 symbols of power transmission paths, electronic circuits, bus connectors and elbows, terminals, junctions, and concentrators.
Use it to annotate electrical diagrams, electronic schematics and circuit diagrams.
"A physical medium in data communications is the transmission path over which a signal propagates.
Many transmission media are used as communications channel.
For telecommunications purposes in the United States, Federal Standard 1037C, transmission media are classified as one of the following:
(1) Guided (or bounded) - waves are guided along a solid medium such as a transmission line.
(2) Wireless (or unguided) - transmission and reception are achieved by means of an antenna.
One of the most common physical medias used in networking is copper wire. Copper wire to carry signals to long distances using relatively low amounts of power. The unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is eight strands of copper wire, organized into four pairs.
Another example of a physical medium is optical fiber, which has emerged as the most commonly used transmission medium for long-distance communications. Optical fiber is a thin strand of glass that guides light along its length.
Multimode and single mode are two types of commonly used optical fiber. Multimode fiber uses LEDs as the light source and can carry signals over shorter distances, about 2 kilometers. Single mode can carry signals over distances of tens of miles.
Wireless media may carry surface waves or skywaves, either longitudinally or transversely, and are so classified.
In both communications, communication is in the form of electromagnetic waves. With guided transmission media, the waves are guided along a physical path; examples of guided media include phone lines, twisted pair cables, coaxial cables, and optical fibers. Unguided transmission media are methods that allow the transmission of data without the use of physical means to define the path it takes. Examples of this include microwave, radio or infrared. Unguided media provide a means for transmitting electromagnetic waves but do not guide them; examples are propagation through air, vacuum and seawater.
The term direct link is used to refer to the transmission path between two devices in which signals propagate directly from transmitters to receivers with no intermediate devices, other than amplifiers or repeaters used to increase signal strength. This term can apply to both guided and unguided media.
A transmission may be simplex, half-duplex, or full-duplex.
In simplex transmission, signals are transmitted in only one direction; one station is a transmitter and the other is the receiver. In the half-duplex operation, both stations may transmit, but only one at a time. In full duplex operation, both stations may transmit simultaneously. In the latter case, the medium is carrying signals in both directions at same time." [Transmission medium. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Transmission paths" 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.
Transmission path symbols
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The vector stencils library "Qualifying" contains 56 qualifying symbols of radiation, polarity, phase, windings, wire, ground, connection, connector, coaxial, electret.
Use these signs to annotate or specify characteristics of objects in electrical drawings, electronic schematics, circuit diagrams, electromechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams, cabling layout diagrams.
"An electrical drawing, is a type of technical drawing that shows information about power, lighting, and communication for an engineering or architectural project. Any electrical working drawing consists of "lines, symbols, dimensions, and notations to accurately convey an engineering's design to the workers, who install the electrical system on the job".
A complete set of working drawings for the average electrical system in large projects usually consists of:
(1) A plot plan showing the building's location and outside electrical wiring.
(2) Floor plans showing the location of electrical systems on every floor.
(3) Power-riser diagrams showing panel boards.
(4) Control wiring diagrams.
(5) Schedules and other information in combination with construction drawings.
Electrical drafters prepare wiring and layout diagrams used by workers who erect, install, and repair electrical equipment and wiring in communication centers, power plants, electrical distribution systems, and buildings." [Electrical drawing. Wikipedia]
The signs example "Design elements - Qualifying" 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.
Qualifying symbols
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The vector stencils library "Transformers and windings" contains 29 element symbols of transformers, windings, couplers, metering devices, transductors, magnetic cores, chokes, and a variometer.
Use it to design the electromechanical device schematics and electronic circuit diagrams.
"A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy between two circuits through electromagnetic induction. Transformers may be used in step-up or step-down voltage conversion, which 'transforms' an AC voltage from one voltage level on the input of the device to another level at the output terminals. This special function of transformers can provide control of specified requirements of current level as an alternating current source, or it may be used for impedance matching between mismatched electrical circuits to effect maximum power transfer between the circuits.
A transformer most commonly consists of two windings of wire that are wound around a common core to induce tight electromagnetic coupling between the windings. The core material is often a laminated iron core. The coil that receives the electrical input energy is referred to as the primary winding, while the output coil is called the secondary winding.
An alternating electric current flowing through the primary winding (coil) of a transformer generates an electromagnetic field in its surroundings and a varying magnetic flux in the core of the transformer. By electromagnetic induction this magnetic flux generates a varying electromotive force in the secondary winding, resulting in a voltage across the output terminals. If a load impedance is connected across the secondary winding, a current flows through the secondary winding drawing power from the primary winding and its power source." [Transformer. Wikipedia]
"An electromagnetic coil (or simply a "coil") is formed when a conductor is wound around a core or form to create an inductor or electromagnet. When electricity is passed through a coil, it generates a magnetic field. One loop of wire is usually referred to as a turn or a winding, and a coil consists of one or more turns. For use in an electronic circuit, electrical connection terminals called taps are often connected to a coil. Coils are often coated with varnish or wrapped with insulating tape to provide additional insulation and secure them in place. A completed coil assembly with one or more set of coils and taps is often called the windings.
Windings are used in transformers, electric motors, inductors, solenoids, loudspeakers, and many other applications." [Electromagnetic coil. Wikipedia]
The shapes example "Design elements - Transformers and windings" 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.
Transformer and winding symbols
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This technical drawing shows the machine parts assembly using joining by threaded fasteners.
"Assembling (joining of the pieces) is done by welding, binding with adhesives, riveting, threaded fasteners, or even yet more bending in the form of a crimped seam. Structural steel and sheet metal are the usual starting materials for fabrication, along with the welding wire, flux, and fasteners that will join the cut pieces. As with other manufacturing processes, both human labor and automation are commonly used. The product resulting from fabrication may be called a fabrication. Shops that specialize in this type of metal work are called fab shops. The end products of other common types of metalworking, such as machining, metal stamping, forging, and casting, may be similar in shape and function, but those processes are not classified as fabrication." [Metal fabrication. Wikipedia]
This mechanical engineering drawing example was designed using ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with Mechanical Engineering solution from Engineering area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
, threaded hole,
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" contains 64 symbols of cable TV network equipment.
Use these shapes for drawing CATV system design floor plans, network topology diagrams, wiring diagrams and cabling layout schemes in the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software.
The vector stencils library "Cable TV" is included in the Electric and Telecom Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Output Directional Tap 1
Output Directional Tap 1, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 2
Output Directional Tap 2, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 3
Output Directional Tap 3, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 4
Output Directional Tap 4, output directional tap,
Output Directional Tap 5
Output Directional Tap 5, output directional tap,
2-way Splitter
2-way Splitter, splitter,
3-way Splitter
3-way Splitter, splitter,
4-way Splitter
4-way Splitter, splitter,
AC Power Block
AC Power Block, AC, power block,
Bond
Bond, bond,
Down Guy
Down Guy, down guy,
Building Guy and Anchor
Building Guy and Anchor, building guy, anchor,
Rock Guy with Anchor
Rock Guy with Anchor, rock guy, anchor,
Down Guy with Anchor
Down Guy with Anchor, down guy, anchor,
Pole-to-Pole Guy
Pole-to-Pole Guy, pole-to-pole guy,
Sidewalk Down Guy with Anchor
Sidewalk Down Guy with Anchor, sidewalk down guy, anchor,
Sidewalk Down Guy
Sidewalk Down Guy, sidewalk down guy,
Slack Span Messenger Wire
Slack Span Messenger Wire, slack span messenger wire,
Tensioned Messenger Wire w/out cable
Tensioned Messenger Wire w/out cable, tensioned messenger wire,
Tensioned Messenger Wire
Tensioned Messenger Wire, tensioned messenger wire,
Ground
Ground, ground,
Joint Usage (Power & Telephone Pole)
Joint Usage (Power & Telephone Pole), joint usage pole, joint use pole, power, telephone,
Joint Usgae Pole with Transformer
Joint Usgae Pole with Transformer, joint usage pole, joint use pole, transformer,
Strut
Strut, strut,
Tree Guy with Anchor
Tree Guy with Anchor, tree guy, anchor,
Push Brace (smaller pole in actual relative position)
Push Brace (smaller pole in actual relative position), push brace, pole,
Extension Arm
Extension Arm, extension arm,
Built CATV Pole
Built CATV Pole, built CATV pole,
Proposed CATV Pole
Proposed CATV Pole, proposed CATV pole,
Directional Tap 1
Directional Tap 1, directional tap,
Directional Tap 2
Directional Tap 2, directional tap,
Manhole
Manhole, manhole,
Telephone Pole
Telephone Pole, telephone pole,
Riser Pole
Riser Pole, riser pole,
Vault Handheld
Vault Handheld, vault handheld,
Fixed Equalizer
Fixed Equalizer, fixed equalizer,
Fixed Flat Attenuators
Fixed Flat Attenuators, fixed flat attenuators,
Other Supporting Structures
Other Supporting Structures, supporting structures,
Pedestal - Underground Routing
Pedestal - Underground Routing, pedestal, underground routing,
Power Pole
Power Pole, power pole,
Direct Buried Underground Routing
Direct Buried Underground Routing, direct buried underground routing,
Duct Line Underground Routing
Duct Line Underground Routing, duct line, underground routing,
Line Terminations
Line Terminations, line terminations,
2-Way Optical Splice Location
2-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
3-Way Optical Splice Location
3-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
4-Way Optical Splice Location
4-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
> 4-Way Optical Splice Location
> 4-Way Optical Splice Location, optical splice location,
Optical Amplifier
Optical Amplifier, optical amplifier,
Cable AC Power Combiner
Cable AC Power Combiner, cable AC power combiner,
Optical Fiber Cable
Optical Fiber Cable, optical fiber cable,
Optical Connector
Optical Connector, optical connector,
Wavelength Demultiplexer
Wavelength Demultiplexer, wavelength demultiplexer,
Wavelength Multiplexer
Wavelength Multiplexer, wavelength multiplexer,
Optical Transmitter
Optical Transmitter, optical transmitter,
Optical Transmitter
Optical Transmitter, optical transmitter,
Optical Node
Optical Node, optical node,
Optical Splitter
Optical Splitter, optical splitter,
Headend (Signal Processing)
Headend (Signal Processing), headend, signal processing,
Node
Node, node,
Primary Hub
Primary Hub, primary hub,
Secondary Hub
Secondary Hub, secondary hub,
Coaxial Splice
Coaxial Splice, coaxial splice,
Power Supply
Power Supply, power supply,
Variable Equalizer
Variable Equalizer, variable equalizer,
The vector stencils library "HVAC controls" contains 23 symbols of HVAC controls (sensors, actuators, timers, controllers, I/ O points). Use it for drawing HVAC system diagrams, controls drawings, and automated building control and environmental control systems design. The example "HVAC controls - Vector stencils library" was created using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the HVAC Plans solution from the Building Plans area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.
Temperature sensor
Temperature sensor, temperature sensor
,
Humidity sensor
Humidity sensor, humidity sensor
,
Enthalpy sensor
Enthalpy sensor, enthalpy sensor,
Pressure sensor
Pressure sensor, pressure sensor,
Flow sensor
Flow sensor, flow sensor, water, air
,
Velocity sensor
Velocity sensor, velocity sensor, water, air,
Voltage sensor
Voltage sensor, voltage sensor,
General purpose sensor
General purpose sensor, sensor,
Light sensor
Light sensor, light sensor,
Rotation sensor
Rotation sensor, equipment rotation sensor, rotation sensor,
Vibration sensor
Vibration sensor, equipment vibration sensor, vibration sensor,
Timer
Timer, timer, time clock,
Current sensor
Current sensor, current sensor,
Power sensor
Power sensor, power sensor,
Air quality sensor
Air quality sensor, air quality sensor,
Level
Level, fluid, level,
End switch
End switch, end switch, limit switch,
Smoke detector
Smoke detector, smoke detector, smoke controller
,
Power connection
Power connection, power connection,
Actuator
Actuator, actuator,
I/O point
I/O point, input, output, point,
Label
Label, text label,
Wire note
Wire note, wire note, wiring note,