Graphic Symbols For Arc Welding

NEMA Standards Publication EW 4-2009
Graphic Symbols for Arc Welding and Cutting Apparatus
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CONTENTS
1
Scope............................................................................................................................ 6
References .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Normative references............................................................................................ 6

2.2 Informative references .......................................................................................... 6
Terms and definitions .................................................................................................... 9
Identification of parts and application ............................................................................10
4.1 General ...............................................................................................................10

4.2 Procedure for parts ..............................................................................................11
4.3 Selection of symbols ............................................................................................11
4.4 Size of symbols ...................................................................................................12
4.5 Use of color .........................................................................................................12
Graphic symbols ...........................................................................................................12
How to combine graphic symbols ..................................................................................52
6.1
6.2
6.3
Annex A
General ...............................................................................................................52
Procedure to combine symbols ............................................................................53
Summary .............................................................................................................55
(informative) Examples of Grouping of Symbols .....................................................57
A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
A.7
A.8
A.9
A.10
A.11
A.12
A.13
A.14
A.15
A.16
A.17
Input voltage/power switch ...................................................................................57

Use of remote receptacles and selector switches..................................................57
Weld start and stop push buttons .........................................................................58
Panel indicator lights ...........................................................................................58
Output (contactor) switch .....................................................................................59
Arc force control potentiometer ............................................................................59
Terminals and selector switch on AC/DC welder ...................................................60
Process switch (SMAW-GTAW-GMAW) ................................................................60
Ignition switch on engine driven welder ................................................................61
Idle switch ...........................................................................................................61
Start/run switch ...................................................................................................62
Process selection for GMAW ................................................................................62
Control potentiometers for GMAW ........................................................................63
Switched settings for GMAW ................................................................................63
Setting pulsing parameters using digital display....................................................64
Setting pulsed GMAW parameters with digital display ...........................................64
AC balance control with balanced position used for the SMAW process ................65
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FOREWORD
This publication provides manufacturers and users of arc welding and cutting equipment with a
system of graphic symbols that can be used and recognized throughout the arc welding and
cutting industry. These graphic symbols communicate the required message independent of any
language, thus minimizing difficulties that could arise when equipment is used by operators
speaking different languages.
There are three major factors contributing to the need for graphic symbols: 1) large numbers of
functionally illiterate people in the labor force; 2) large numbers of non-English speaking U.S.
residents; and 3) the diversity of the global marketplace. In an effort to communicate with as
many people as possible, graphic symbols have been developed. This publication standardizes
those graphic symbols used on arc welding and cutting equipment, explains their direct meaning,
and shows their proper use.
The work to develop graphic symbols that provide a clear and practical means of communicating
to operators of arc welding and cutting equipment the function and use of equipment controls
unique to the arc welding and cutting industry has been in progress for a number of decades.
In 1957, the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 44 (Welding)
(ISO/TC 44) began work on the rating of manual arc welding equipment. This led to the
publication of ISO Recommendation R700.
In 1976, Subcommittee SC 4 (Arc Welding Equipment) of ISO/TC 44 proposed a revision of ISO
R700 that incorporated graphic symbols for the identification of equipment control functions and
description of welding processes.
In 1977, the NEMA Arc Welding Apparatus Graphic Symbols Committee, consisting of
representatives of arc welding equipment manufacturers, was formed to review the ISO symbols.
In 1982, the first edition of NEMA Standards Publication EW 4 was published. In its preparation,
the Committee also gave consideration to the work of other organizations such as the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the American Welding Society (AWS), the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),
as well as the symbols being used by U.S. and European welding and cutting equipment
manufacturers. Many of the symbols were adopted directly from the work of these organizations,
and credit was given to them in EW 4. As a result, the Committee proposed additional symbols for
the identification and use of equipment controls that were captured in the first edition of NEMA
EW 4. The first edition contained 92 of the most commonly used symbols for welding and cutting
products.
In 1984, Technical Committee ISO/TC 145 published ISO 7000 incorporating the graphic symbols
from R700 and a 1979 amendment that provided symbols for all kinds of equipment. In 1989, ISO
7000 was revised and published.
In 1988, NEMA EW 4 was rescinded.
In 1994, a new version of EW 4 was published. As in the past, this edition gave a great deal of
consideration to the work of other organizations, both national and international. Where symbols
were used directly from another source, credit was given to that document. This edition added
information on how to combine graphic symbols as well as additional and more current examples
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of their use. This edition contained 185 symbols to accommodate more complex products and
processes.
Noting advancements in technology and equipment, changes in the global marketplace, and
greater need for harmonization with internationally used graphic symbols, a revision to EW 4
began in 2004 leading to the publication of this document.
This 2009 edition of EW 4 has three main enhancements. First, it adds symbols from Annex L of
IEC 60974-1. Secondly, this revision uses an international style acceptable to NEMA drafting
principles that harmonize with ISO/IEC documentation methods. Thirdly, where multiple symbols
for the same control, function, or item exist, they are added and shown together to aid ease of
use and clarity. As a result, this edition contains 217 symbols to address the expanded needs of
users.
This publication will be reviewed periodically by the NEMA Arc Welding Section for the purpose of
updating graphic symbols to reflect advancing technology or the latest graphic symbol
applications. Please address any comments or questions regarding this publication to:
Vice President, Technical Services
1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1752
Rosslyn, VA 22209
Comments from parties that have an interest in, or responsibility for, the purchase, application,
use, and inspection of arc welding and cutting equipment were considered throughout the revision
of this publication, and led to a number of changes from the previous edition. When major
changes to this publication are proposed, these parties will again have the opportunity to
participate in NEMA committee proceedings in order to review and comment on the revision.
The artwork for the graphic symbols shown in this publication is stored in NEMAs electronic files.
More information on downloading these files free of charge can be found on the EW 4 webpage at
http://www.nema.org/stds/ew4.cfm.
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NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

The information in this publication was considered technically sound by the consensus of persons
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Scope
This publication provides graphic symbols for arc welding and cutting equipment, including those
symbols used to identify controls, indicators, connection points, operations, functions, commands,
and processes. This publication does not cover graphic symbols used to alert personnel of
immediate or potential personal hazards in the use of the equipment.
References
2.1
Normative references
Each publication listed below is directly referenced in subsequent clauses of this publication, and
has a corresponding footnote identifying the publisher and, where available, information on how
to order the publication. It is recommended that the latest edition be requested when ordering a
standard.
IEC 60027-1, Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology Part 1: General 1
IEC 60417-1, Graphical Symbols for use on equipment Part 1: Overview and application 2
IEC 60974-1, Arc welding equipment Part 1: Welding power sources
ISO 3767-1, Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, powered lawn and garden equipment
Symbols for operator controls and other displays Part 1: Common symbols3
ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment Index and synopsis
ISO 17846, Welding and allied processes Health and safety Wordless precautionary labels
3
for equipment and consumables used in arc welding and cutting
SAE International, Handbook 4
2.2
Informative references
Each publication listed below has a corresponding footnote identifying the publisher and, where
available, information on how to order the publication. It is recommended that the latest edition be
requested when ordering a standard.
ANSI/IEC 60974-1, Arc welding equipment Part 1: Welding power sources 5
Published by, and available from, the International Electrotechnical Commission, 3 rue de Varemb, Geneva 1120,
Switzerland; website: www.iec.ch
IEC 60417 and ISO 7000 are published in a single volume, available from the International Electrotechnical
Commission, 3 rue de Varemb, Geneva 1120, Switzerland; website: www.iec.ch
Published by, and available from, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varemb, Geneva
1120, Switzerland; website: www.iso.org
4 Published by, and available from, SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15906; website:
www.sae.org; phone: 1-877-606-7323
5
Published by National Electrical Manufacturers Association and available from Global Engineering Documents;
website: global.ihs.com; phone: 1-877-413-5184
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ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting 6

ANSI Z129.1, American National Standard for Hazardous Industrial Chemicals Precautionary
Labeling 7
ANSI Z535.1, Safety Color Code 8
ANSI Z535.2, Environmental and Facility Safety Signs
ANSI Z535.3, Criteria for Safety Symbols
ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI Z535.5, Safety Tags and Barricade Tapes (for Temporary Hazards)
ANSI Z535.6, Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral
8
Materials
ASME Y14.5M, Dimensioning and Tolerancing 9
AWS A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
CAN/CSA E60974-1-00 (R2005), Arc welding equipment Part 1: Welding power sources 10
CAN/CSA E60974-5-03, Arc welding equipment Part 5: Wire Feeders
10
CAN/CSA E60974-7-02 (R2007), Arc welding equipment Part 7: Torches

CSA C22.2 No. 60, Arc Welding Equipment
10
10
DIN 30 600, Graphic Symbols (Bildzeichen bersicht) 11

FMC, Product Safety Sign and Label System 12
Published by, and available from, American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126; website:
www.aws.org; phone: 1-800-443-9353
Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036; website:
www.ansi.org; phone: 1-212-642-4980
Published by National Electrical Manufacturers Association and available through Global Engineering Documents;
Published, and available from, ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990; website:
www.asme.org; phone: 1-800-843-2763
10 Published by, and available from, Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Mississauga, Ontario L4W
5N6, Canada; website: www.csa.ca; phone: 1-800-463-6727
11 Published by Deutsche Institut fr Normung and available from Beuth Verlag GmbH, Burggrafenstrae 6, 10787
Berlin, Germany; website: www.beuth.de
12 Published by FMC Corporation, Corporate Technology Center, P.O. Box 580, Santa Clara, CA 95052
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Henry Dreyfuss, Symbol Sourcebook: An Authoritative Guide to International Graphic Symbols 13

William K. Horton, The Icon Book: Visual Symbols for Computer Documentation 14
IEC 80416-1, Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment Part 1: Creation of
symbol originals 15
IEEE 315, Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics Diagrams (Including Reference
Designation Class Designation Letters) 16
ISO 3461-1, General principles for the creation of graphical symbols Part 1: Graphical symbols
for use on equipment 17
ISO 3864-2, Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Part 2: Design principles for
17
product safety labels
ISO 3864-3, Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Part 3: Design principles for
17
graphical symbols for use in safety signs
NEMA EW 1, Electric Arc Welding Power Sources 18
NEMA EW 6, Guidelines for Precautionary Labeling of Arc Welding and Cutting Products
18
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 19

OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards 20
UL 551, Transformer-type Arc Welding Machines 21
UL 2201, Standard for Portable Engine-Generator Assemblies 22
Westinghouse MB 3662, Product Safety Label Handbook 23
13 Published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. (last publication date: May 1984)
14 Published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. (last publication date: 1994)
15 Published by, and available from, International Electrotechnical Commission, 3 rue de Varemb, Geneva 1120,
Switzerland; website: www.iec.ch
16 Published by, and available from, IEEE, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854; website: www.ieee.org; phone: 1800-701-4333
17 Published by, and available from, International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1 rue de Varemb, Geneva
1120, Switzerland; website: www.iso.org
18 Published by National Electrical Manufacturers Association and available through Global Engineering Documents;
19 Published by, and available from, National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169;
website: www.nfpa.org; phone: 1-800-344-3555
20 Published by, and available from, Occupational Health & Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Labor; website:
www.osha.gov; phone 1-800-321-6742
21 Published by Underwriters Laboratories and available from Comm 2000; website: www.comm-2000.com; phone: 1800-853-3503
22 Draft developed by Underwriters Laboratories based on an Outline for Investigation, Subject 2201
23 Published by Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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Terms and definitions
NOTE
The following terms have definitions unique to this publication. Other terms found in this publication, such as
for welding processes, are used as defined in AWS A3.0.
3.1
connection point
place such as output terminal or receptacle where electrical connections are made (can be
mechanical, water, or gas connections)
3.2
control
device whose movement causes changes in equipment operation or status such as rheostats,
potentiometers, or switches
3.3
downslope
time during which process parameters change from one welding or cutting value to a second
lower value
3.4
function
action that a control causes to happen or not to happen by adjusting the control
3.5
graphic symbol
pictogram
graphical symbol
pictorial
picture used to replace or supplement one or more written words in order to transmit a message
or to represent an object, concept, or function
3.6
indicator
device that shows or indicates something such as water level or temperature level
3.7
input
input power requirements of equipment including volts, amps, phase, and hertz (frequency)
3.8
memory
capability of the equipment, usually microprocessor-based, to store one or more parameters for
recall at a later time
3.9
mode
volt-ampere curve type of operation such as CC (constant current, drooper) or CV (constant
voltage, flat)
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3.10
output
rated output of the equipment at a specific load, and usually expressed in amperes and volts at a
specific duty cycle
3.11
plasma arc gouging
plasma arc cutting process variation that uses a constricted arc and removes the molten metal
with a high velocity jet of ionized gas issuing from the constricting orifice to form a bevel or
groove
3.12
program
single program selected in a multi-program device, usually found on microprocessor-controlled
type of equipment
3.13
sequence
various parts of a process cycle such as preflow, initial, weld, crater, final, and postflow
3.14
slope
rising or falling areas of a process cycle
3.15
source
place, document, or group from which the symbol element(s) were taken or originated
3.16
unit of measurement
unit used to describe a quantity
EXAMPLE
For current as the quantity, ampere is the unit of measurement.
3.17
upslope
time during which the process parameters change from one welding or cutting value to a second
higher value
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4.1
Identification of parts and application

General
The symbols are normally placed on equipment to instruct as to its use and operation. In addition,
there may be warnings or limits as to use of some controls. In some cases, symbols may be used
to identify the complete package or subassemblies.
The user of equipment can determine the meaning of symbols by referring to Clause 5. Symbols
may be accompanied by words and phrases until such time that universal recognition is achieved.
Words or phrases, to be used in addition to the symbols, are to be selected by the manufacturer
(see Annex A for typical examples). The process of selecting symbols for a particular application
is simplified by the procedure in 4.2.
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Procedure for parts
The following steps should be taken for parts needing identification that can be expressed with
symbols:
a) list all existing parts and group similar parts together in tabular form; for example: switches,
receptacles, and terminals;
b) list the exact function of each part, for example:
1) switch to control input power;
2) rheostat to control welding current;
3) lamp to indicate low oil pressure when lit;
4) terminal to identify the work lead connection point;
c) list the direction of movement and result of such movement associated with the part; for
example:
1) rotate clockwise to increase;
2) push up for ON; down for OFF;
3) pull out to STOP;
d) list the command associated with the part; for example: do not switch while welding
e) list the quantity and unit of measurement related to the part; for example:
1) 0-10 dial, in seconds;
2) 0-10 dial, no meaning to graduations;
f)
list all items (words or phrases) that are not physical parts, but for which symbols are to be
selected; for example: water, high frequency, positive polarity;
g) review the preceding steps to ensure that all physical parts have some distinguishing
description that clearly states, in an understandable manner, exactly what is to be
represented by graphic symbols; it is important that the language description be clear before
attempting to select symbols.
4.3
Selection of symbols
A symbol may exist that exactly transmits the requirements worked out in the preceding sections.
However, it is usually necessary to use a building block approach and use combinations of
symbols as required.
Refer to Tables 2 and 3 which list the function keyword or phrase columns and corresponding
graphic symbol number. Select symbols by looking at both the symbol and the function, keyword
or phrase columns. List the symbol numbers opposite the parts and items listed from the
procedure described in 4.2. Use this composite list as a guide for preparing the artwork for labels
or screening process. Consistent positioning of each symbol around the device promotes overall
readability.
Alternative methods of applying symbols are shown in the examples in Annex A. Select the
method that best identifies the control or component, how it is to be used, and what is indicated,
as needed for the application.
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Size of symbols
For the application of the symbols it may be necessary either to reduce or to enlarge the original
to a suitable size. In the case of symbols composed of several graphic elements, or when
reducing to minimum height, check that clear identification is still possible and legibility is
adequate.
Recommended minimum symbol size is 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) square. It will be necessary to use
sound judgment when size reduction is done. Show the proposed size to a typical target
audience, and carefully check their responses. Consider available light, user distance, and
possible operating conditions as factors during size selection also. Always retain adequate line
thickness for reproduction process and user visibility.
4.5
Use of color
In general, the graphic form of a symbol reproduced in black on white or white on black should be
sufficient for its identification. However, there may be cases in which the meaning of the symbol
may depend on the application of one or more colors. In these cases the relevant colors are
normally specified in the standard regulating or advising that specific area of concern. For the
purposes of this standard and these symbols, adequate contrast between symbol and background
is most important. As long as the symbol is clearly delineated and fully legible, actual color
selection is not mandatory. Be aware that certain colors, such as red, orange, and yellow, are
designated safety alerting colors according to ANSI Z535. If necessary for legibility when reduced
in size, the symbol may be filled.
Graphic symbols
The symbols shown in Table 1 are for use on arc welding and cutting apparatus, except for the
rating plate; see IEC 60974-1 for symbols used on rating plates. Table 1 presents the symbols
along with its reference number; function, keyword or phrase, application and source.
NOTE 1 The symbols shown in Table 1 may differ slightly in terms of shading from those shown in the source
document. Table 1 contains all symbols found in Annex L of IEC 60974-1 except those symbols that differ only slightly
from symbols from other sources.
NOTE 2 Some functions, keywords, or phrases in Table 1 show more than one symbol. The order in which the symbols
appear imply no order of importance or preference. It is assumed that the user will determine his own importance or
preference according to factors such as intended product use and product certification requirements.
Table 2 provides an alphabetical listing by function, keyword or phrase with corresponding

symbol numbers. Table 3 provides a numerical listing by symbol number with corresponding
function, keyword or phrase.
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Table 1 Graphic symbols
NO.
SYMBOL
FUNCTION, KEYWORD OR
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
AMPERAGE
Signifies amperage or
amperage control
IEC 60027-167
VOLTAGE
Signifies voltage or
voltage control
IEC 60027-156
HERTZ
Signifies cycles per

second
IEC 60027-118
FREQUENCY
Signifies frequency
IEC 60027-118
SECONDS
Signifies time in
seconds
IEC 60027-112
TIME
Signifies time
IEC 60027-112
NEGATIVE
Signifies negative
switch position or
connection
IEC 60417-15006
IEC 60974-121
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SYMBOL
PHRASE
POSITIVE
APPLICATION
Signifies positive switch

position or connection
SOURCE(S)
IEC 60417-15005
IEC 60974-120
IEC 60417-15031
9
DIRECT CURRENT (DC)
Signifies direct current

IEC 60974-175 is similar
10
11
12
13
14
ALTERNATING CURRENT
(AC)
Signifies alternating
current
ALTERNATING CURRENT
(AC) AND DIRECT
CURRENT (DC)
Signifies alternating
current and direct
current
EARTH (GROUND)
PROTECTIVE EARTH
(GROUND)
FRAME OR CHASSIS
Signifies the earth

(ground) connection
Signifies the equipment

connection point for the
protective earth ground
Signifies the frame or

chassis connection
IEC 60417-15032
IEC 60417-15033
IEC 60974-177
IEC 60417-15017
IEC 60974-122
IEC 60417-15019
IEC 60974-123
IEC 60417-15020
IEC 60974-124
IEC 60417-15016
15
FUSE
Signifies a fuse
IEC 60974-125
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SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
16
INPUT PLUG AND CORD
Signifies an input
power plug and cord
that connects to line
derived from
symbol 17
17
LINE CONNECTION
Signifies a line
connection
IEC 60417-15939
18
AUXILIARY POWER
Signifies an auxiliary
power outlet
derived from
symbol 17
19
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Signifies a circuit
breaker in an electrical
circuit
ANSI/NEMA
20
RECEPTACLE RATING
AUXILIARY POWER
Signifies the receptacle

rating
ANSI/NEMA
21
SINGLE PHASE
Signifies single phase
derived from
IEC 60974-176
22
THREE PHASE
Signifies three phase
derived from
IEC 60974-176
IEC 60417-15156
23
TRANSFORMER
Identifies a transformer
IEC 60974-178
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SYMBOL
24
25
26
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APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMER
Signifies a single phase

transformer
derived from
IEC 60974-1
SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER

transformer and rectifier
derived from
IEC 60974-1
THREE PHASE
Signifies a three phase

transformer and rectifier
IEC 60974-1,
Annex L.4
ISO 70000147
27
GENERATOR
Identifies a generator
IEC 60974-179
28
DIRECT CURRENT
GENERATOR WITH
COMMUTATOR
Signifies a direct current

generator with
commutator
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
29
SINGLE PHASE
ALTERNATOR

alternator
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
30
THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR

WITH RECTIFIER

alternator with rectifier
derived from
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
31
THREE PHASE MOTOR

THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR
RECTIFIER
Signifies a motor-driven
three phase alternator
and rectifier
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
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SYMBOL
PHRASE
MOTOR
APPLICATION
Identifies an electric
motor
SOURCE(S)
ISO 70000147
IEC 60974-181
33
MOTOR GENERATOR
Signifies a motor
generator
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
34
SINGLE PHASE
TRANSFORMER AC AND
RECTIFIED DC POWER
SOURCE

transformer with single
phase AC output and
rectified DC output
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
35
INVERTER
Identifies a frequency
conversion stage
function
IEC 60974-182
36
SINGLE PHASE STATIC

FREQUENCY CONVERTER

static frequency
converter, transformer
and rectifier
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
37
THREE PHASE STATIC

FREQUENCY CONVERTER

static frequency
converter, transformer
and rectifier
IEC 60974-1,
15.3
DC/AC CONVERTER
Identifies a DC/AC
converter and its
associated terminals
and controls
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39
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Signifies a dangerous
voltage
IEC 60417-15194
IEC 60974-183
IEC 60417-15036
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SYMBOL
PHRASE
SUITABLE FOR WELDING IN
AN ENVIRONMENT WITH
INCREASED RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
CLASS II EQUIPMENT
APPLICATION
Identifies a welding
power source suitable
for welding in an
environment with an
increased risk of
electric shock
Identifies class II
equipment
SOURCE(S)
IEC 60974-184
IEC 60417-15172
IEC 60974-185
42
GAS SUPPLY
Signifies a gas supply
IEC 60974-131
43
GAS TYPE
Signifies the type of

gas, such as Argon,
CO 2
derived from
IEC 60974-131
44
MATERIAL TYPE

material to be welded
or cut
ANSI/NEMA
45
MATERIAL THICKNESS
Signifies the thickness

of the material to be
welded or cut
ANSI/NEMA
46
DIAMETER mm (in)
Signifies diameter,
such as diameter of
wire or electrode
derived from
IEC 60974-1
IEC 60417-15034
47
INPUT
Signifies input
IEC 60974-139
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
19
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
IEC 60417-15035
48
OUTPUT
Signifies output
IEC 60974-140
INPUT POWER OR INPUT

VOLTAGE
Signifies either input

power or input voltage
IEC 60974-1,
L.5 (derived
from IEC
60417-15034)
50
WATER (COOLANT) INPUT
Signifies water
(coolant) input
IEC 60974-1,
L.4
51
WATER (COOLANT) OUTPUT
Signifies water
(coolant) output
derived from
symbol 50
52
GAS INPUT
Signifies gas input
derived from
symbols 42
and 47
53
GAS OUTPUT
Signifies gas output
derived from
symbol 42
and 48
OFF
Signifies an OFF
position of a switch or
control
49
54
55
ON
Signifies an ON
position of a switch or
control
IEC 60417-15008 and IEC

60974-1-3 are
similar
IEC 60417-15007 and IEC

60974-1-2 are
similar
IEC 609
EW 4-2009
NO.
20
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
56
INCREASE/DECREASE OF
QUANTITY (ROTATING;
NUMBER OF POSITIONS)
Signifies an increase/
decrease of quantity
with a rotary control in
steps
derived from
symbol 57
57
QUANTITY (ROTATING; WITH
OFF POSITIONS)
IEC 60974-1,
L.4
58
QUANTITY (ROTATING)
with a rotary control
continuously variable
derived from
symbol 57
59
QUANTITY (LINEAR,
NUMBER OF POSITIONS)
decrease of a quantity
(linear) in coarse steps
usually by a switch
derived from
symbol 60
60
QUANTITY (LINEAR)
decrease of a quantity
(linear) continuously
variable usually by a
potentiometer
IEC 60974-11
61
DIRECTION OF
CONTINUOUS ROTATION
(CLOCKWISE)
Signifies continuous
clockwise rotary
motion; for counterclockwise motion
symbol is reversed
62
DIRECTION OF
CONTINUOUS ROTATION
(COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)
Signifies continuous
counter-clockwise
rotary motion; for
counter-clockwise
motion symbol is
reversed
63
DO NOT SWITCH WHILE

WELDING
Signifies that switching

while welding is
prohibited
partially
derived from
ISO 7000 0459
ISO 70000004
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
21
SYMBOL
PHRASE
SOURCE(S)
IEC 60974-139
derived from
symbols 61
and 62
64
PANEL/LOCAL
Signifies panel/local
function or switch such
as a switch to change
between a local and
remote control
65
DIRECTIONAL ARROW
Signifies a direction
REMOTE
Signifies a remote
control connection or
function
66
67
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (IN)
APPLICATION
Signifies the IN position

of a push button control
ISO 70000093
IEC 60974-137
IEC 60417-15268
IEC 60417-15269
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH
(OUT)
Signifies the OUT

position of a push
button control
69
START OF ACTION
Signifies the start (of

action) function or
control
IEC 60417-15104
70
STOP OF ACTION
Signifies the stop (of

action) function or
control
IEC 60417-15110
71
FOOT CONTROL
Signifies a foot control

device; function,
connection or control
IEC 60974-138
68
EW 4-2009
NO.
72
73a
73b
74a
74b
2009, NEMA
22
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
MANUAL CONTROL
Signifies the switch

position for manual
control as opposed to
automatic control
CAUTION
Signifies that the

operator should be
aware of a general
hazard
CAUTION
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Signifies that the

operator should be
aware of a general
hazard
Signifies that the

operator's manual
should be read
Signifies that the

operator's manual
should be read
SOURCE(S)
ISO 70000096
IEC 60974-111
ISO 70000434A
IEC 60974-189
ISO 3864-2
ISO 17846-1
ISO 70000790
IEC 60974-190
ISO 17846,
A.3-1
ANSI/NEMA
75
WELDING (GENERAL)
Signifies welding
ISO 70000459
76
SHIELDED METAL ARC

WELDING (SMAW)
Signifies the SMAW

process, function, or
control
ISO 70000460
EW 4-2009
NO.
77
23
SYMBOL
PHRASE
MMA WELDING
2009, NEMA
a
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
Identifies MMA welding
IEC 60974-158
ISO 70000461
78a
GAS METAL ARC WELDING

(GMAW)
Signifies the GMAW

control
78b

(GMAW)
Signifies the GMAW

control
IEC 60974-160
79a
FLUX CORED ARC WELDING

(FCAW)
Signifies the FCAW

(without gas shielding)
control
derived from
ISO 70000459 and IEC
60974-1-61
79b

(FCAW)
Signifies the FCAW

(without gas shielding)
control
IEC 60974-161
80a
SUBMERGED ARC WELDING

(SAW)
Signifies the SAW

control
symbol in IEC
60974-1, L.4
is similar
ISO 70000467
EW 4-2009
NO.
24
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
80b
SUBMERGED ARC WELDING

(SAW)
Signifies the SAW

control
81a
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC

WELDING (GTAW) /
TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)
WELDING
Signifies the GTAW/TIG

control
ISO 70000462
81b
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC

WELDING (GTAW) /
TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)
Signifies the GTAW/TIG

control
IEC 60974-162
82
AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING
Signifies air carbon arc

gouging
83
PLASMA ARC CUTTING

(PAC)
Signifies the PAC

control
ISO 70000479
84
PLASMA ARC WELDING

(PAW)
Signifies the PAW

control
ISO 70000478
85
PLASMA ARC GOUGING

(PAG)
Signifies the PAG

control
IEC 60974-166
IEC 60974-159
IEC 60974-165
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
25
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
86
SPRAY TRANSFER
Signifies spray transfer
ISO 70000472
87
SHORT CIRCUITING
TRANSFER
Signifies short
circuiting transfer
ISO 70000471
88
PULSE TRANSFER
Signifies pulse transfer
ISO 70000473
89
ARC SPOT WELDING
Signifies arc spot

welding
ISO 70000468
90a
CONTINUOUS WELDING
Signifies a continuous
welding process,
function, or control
ISO 70000831
90b
CONTINUOUS WELDING
Signifies a continuous
welding process,
function, or control
IEC 60974-18
91a
INTERMITTENT (STITCH)
WELDING
Signifies an intermittent
(stitch) welding
control
ISO 70000832
91b
INTERMITTENT (STITCH)
WELDING
Signifies an intermittent
(stitch) welding
control
IEC 60974-19
EW 4-2009
NO.
26
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
92a
GTAW SPOT WELDING
Signifies GTAW spot

welding
ISO 70000470
92b
GTAW SPOT WELDING
Signifies GTAW spot

welding
derived from
ISO 7000 and
IEC 60974-1
93
GMAW SPOT WELDING
Signifies GMAW spot

welding
ISO 70000469
CONSTANT CURRENT
Signifies a constant
current (drooping)
characteristic
94
CONSTANT VOLTAGE OR
CONSTANT POTENTIAL
Signifies a constant
voltage characteristic
(substantially level load
voltage characteristic)
96
ELECTRODE CONNECTION
Signifies an electrode
connection
97
WORK CONNECTION
Signifies workpiece
connection
98
PLASMA TORCH
CONNECTION AND NOZZLE
(POSITIVE SUPPLY)
Signifies a plasma
torch connection and
nozzle (positive supply)
95
ISO 70000454
IEC 60974-168
ISO 70000455
IEC 60974-167
ANSI/NEMA
ISO 70000453
ISO 70000483
IEC 60974-127
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
27
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
ISO 70000482
PLASMA TORCH
CONNECTION TO NEGATIVE
ELECTRODE
Signifies a plasma
torch connection to
negative electrode
(negative supply)
100
ELECTRODE POSITIVE
Signifies electrode
positive connection or
switch position
101
ELECTRODE NEGATIVE
Signifies electrode
negative connection or
switch position
102
SHIELDED METAL ARC

(SMAW) ELECTRODE
HOLDER
Signifies a SMAW
electrode holder
103a

(GMAW) GUN
Signifies a GMAW gun

(torch) with or without
gas shielding
ISO 70000464
103b

(GMAW) GUN

gas shielding
IEC 60974-151
104
SELF-SHIELDED FLUX
CORED ARC WELDING
TORCH
Identifies a self
shielded flux cored arc
welding torch without
gas shielding
IEC 60974-152
105

(FCAW) GUN
Signifies a FCAW gun

gas shielding
derived from
IEC 60974-152
99
IEC 60974-128
derived from
ISO 70000459
derived from
ISO 70000459
ISO 70000463
IEC 60974-149
EW 4-2009
NO.
28
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
WIRE FEED SPOOL GUN
Signifies a spool gun,

which consists of a
welding gun and small
spool of electrode
IEC 60974-156
107a
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC

WELDING (GTAW) TORCH
Signifies a GTAW torch
ISO 70000465
107b
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC

WELDING (GTAW) TORCH
IEC 60974-153
AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING

ELECTRODE HOLDER
Signifies an air carbon

arc gouging electrode
holder
IEC 60974-150
106
108
109
PLASMA TORCH
Signifies a plasma
torch
ISO 70000477
IEC 60974-154
MOTORIZED GUN
Identifies a gun
incorporating a wire
drive system
IEC 60974-155
111
MOTORIZED GUN WITH

FILLER WIRE SUPPLY
Identifies a gun
incorporating a wire
drive system and
including a filler wire
supply
IEC 60974-156
112
SUBMERGED ARC TORCH
Identifies a torch for

submerged arc welding
IEC 60974-157
110
EW 4-2009
NO.
29
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
113
GMAW GUN SWITCH/

CONTROL

switch/control used to
change welding
parameters
ANSI/NEMA
114
GTAW TORCH SWITCH/

CONTROL

switch/control used to
change welding
parameters
ANSI/NEMA
115
FCAW GUN WITH SWITCH
Signifies a FCAW gun

with switch
ANSI/NEMA
116
GMAW GUN WITH SWITCH

with switch
ANSI/NEMA
117
GTAW TORCH WITH SWITCH

with switch
ANSI/NEMA
118
VENTILATING AND AIR

CIRCULATING FAN
Signifies a ventilating
fan or air circulating fan
LIQUID
Signifies a liquid, e.g.,

coolant
119
120
COOLING
Signifies cooling of
components or system
ISO 70000089
IEC 60974-142
IEC 60974-130
ISO 70000027
IEC 60974-141
EW 4-2009
NO.
30
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
121
COOLING WITH LIQUID
Signifies cooling with

liquid
ISO 70000544
122
COOLING PUMP
Signifies a cooling
pump
ISO 70000355
TEMPERATURE INDICATION
Identifies the
temperature indication;
for example, an excess
temperature warning
light
IEC 60974-191
DISTURBANCE
Signifies a disturbance
in the proper run of a
procedure; for example,
a light indication of a
circuit overload
ISO 70000228
125
AUTOMATIC CYCLE
Signifies an automatic
sequence of machine
functions repeated
continuously without
manual intervention
ISO 70000026
126
ONE CYCLE
Signifies one cycle; for

example, on a control
of a machine tool
ISO 70000426
127
PROGRAM
Signifies a program
function or control,
such a found on a
microprocessor control
circuit
ISO 70000982
128
SAVE TO MEMORY
Signifies a saving to
memory function or
control
123
124
ANSI/NEMA
EW 4-2009
NO.
129
2009, NEMA
31
SYMBOL
PHRASE
RECALL FROM MEMORY
APPLICATION
Signifies a recall from

memory function or
control
SOURCE(S)
ANSI/NEMA
derived from
ISO 70002168
130
DIGITAL DISPLAY
Signifies a digital
display function or
control
131
CLOCK, TIME SWITCH
Signifies a clock, time

switch or time
IEC 60417-15184
132
PERCENT
Signifies percent
ANSI/NEMA
133
PROCESS CYCLE
Signifies one complete

process cycle
ANSI/NEMA
134
PERCENT ON TIME
Signifies percent on
time (duty cycle)
function or control
ANSI/NEMA
135
PULSE
Signifies a pulse
function or control
IEC 60974-170
symbol shown
in IEC 609741, L.5 is
similar
EW 4-2009
NO.
32
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
136
PULSE BACKGROUND
Indicates a control of
pulse background
IEC 60974-144
137
PULSE PEAK
Indicates a control of
pulse peak
IEC 60974-145
138
SOFT START
Signifies a soft start of

welding current
ANSI/NEMA
139a
HOT START
Signifies a hot start of

welding voltage
IEC 60974-146
139b
HOT START
Signifies a hot start of

welding voltage
ANSI/NEMA
140
SLOPE (INCREASING)
Indicates a control or
function regulating the
increase of a value
IEC 60974-147
141
SLOPE (DECREASING)
Indicates a control or
function regulating the
increase of a value
IEC 60974-148
142
ARC FORCE
Signifies the arc force

function or control
IEC 60974-169
EW 4-2009
NO.
33
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
143
HIGH FREQUENCY
(GENERAL)
Signifies a high
frequency connection
or function
ANSI/NEMA
144
HIGH FREQUENCY ON
CONTINUOUS
Signifies the high

frequency is on
continuously during the
weld cycle
ANSI/NEMA
145a
HIGH FREQUENCY ON
START ONLY
Signifies the high

frequency is on at start
only
ISO 70000476
145b
HIGH FREQUENCY ON START ONLY
Signifies the high

frequency is on at start
only
ANSI/NEMA
TWO-STEP TRIGGER
OPERATION (GTAW)
Signifies a two-step
trigger operation of a
GTAW torch; press to
start, release to go into
crater fill and stop
ANSI/NEMA
FOUR-STEP TRIGGER
OPERATION (GTAW)
Signifies a four-step
GTAW torch; press to
start, release after arc
ignition, weld, press to
go into crater fill,
release to stop
ANSI/NEMA
TWO-STEP TRIGGER
OPERATION (GMAW)
Signifies a two-step
semi-automatic gun;
press to initiate wire
feed and welding,
release to stop
ANSI/NEMA
146
147
148
EW 4-2009
NO.
34
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
a
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
FOUR-STEP TRIGGER
OPERATION (GMAW)
Signifies a four-step
semi-automatic gun;
press to start, release
after arc ignition, weld,
then press and release
to stop
ANSI/NEMA
150a
IMPULSE START (GTAW)
Signifies ignition of
GTAW by an impulse
other than HF
ANSI/NEMA
150b
IMPULSE START (GTAW)
GTAW by an impulse
other than HF
IEC 60974-112
151a
TOUCH START (GTAW)
GTAW by touching the
workpiece and lifting
ANSI/NEMA
151b
TOUCH START (GTAW)
GTAW by touching the
workpiece and lifting
IEC 60974-113
WAVE BALANCE
Signifies an AC wave
balance function or
control
ANSI/NEMA
MAXIMUM CLEANING
Signifies the maximum

cleaning (minimum
penetration) of a GTAW
control
ANSI/NEMA
MAXIMUM PENETRATION
Signifies the maximum

penetration (minimum
cleaning) of a GTAW
control
ANSI/NEMA
149
152
153
154
EW 4-2009
NO.
35
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
PURGE BY GAS
Signifies purging of air

(by gas)
ISO 70000474
GAS POSTFLOW
Signifies gas postflow

time
ANSI/NEMA,
derived from
ISO 70000474
157
GAS PREFLOW
Signifies gas preflow

time
ANSI/NEMA,
derived from
ISO 70000474
158
LOW INDUCTANCE
Signifies low
inductance: connection,
function or control
IEC 60974-174
159
MEDIUM INDUCTANCE
Signifies medium
inductance: connection,
function or control
IEC 60974-173
160
HIGH INDUCTANCE OR
INDUCTANCE
Signifies inductance, or
when used with other
inductance symbols,
high inductance
IEC 60974-172
161
VARIABLE INDUCTANCE
Signifies a variable
inductance function or
control
IEC 60974-171
162
PLASMA GAS
Signifies plasma gas
155
156
ISO 70000480
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
36
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
163
PLASMA SHIELDING GAS
Signifies plasma
shielding gas
164
PILOT/PULSE STARTING
Signifies pilot or pulse

starting of a plasma
torch
ANSI/NEMA
PILOT ARC STARTING
Identifies a TIG arc

striking function which
initiates an arc with
contact
IEC 60974-114
166
WIRE FEED
Signifies a wire feed

unit or wire feed
function
derived from
ISO 70000823 and IEC
60974-1-16
167
WIRE FEED FORWARD
Signifies the feeding of

wire forward towards
the workpiece
ANSI/NEMA
168
WIRE FEED REVERSE

wire away from the
workpiece
ANSI/NEMA
169
WIRE FEED INTERMITTENT

(STITCH)/INTERRUPTED
Signifies
intermittent/interrupted
wire feed, such as
stitching
ISO 70000825
170
COLD JOG (INCH) TOWARD

WORKPIECE

wire toward the
workpiece with output
voltage off
ANSI/NEMA
165
ISO 70000481
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
37
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
COLD JOG (INCH) AWAY

FROM WORKPIECE

wire away from the
workpiece with output
voltage off
ANSI/NEMA
WIRE FEED SLOW RUN-IN
Signifies the slow run

or feed of wire toward
the workpiece before
welding
ANSI/NEMA
WIRE DIAMETER
Signifies the wire

diameter of welding
electrode: function or
control
ANSI/NEMA
174
WIRE TYPE

welding electrode, such
as steel or aluminum
ANSI/NEMA
175
MELTBACK (BURNBACK)
Signifies meltback
(burnback) time at the
end of a weld
ANSI/NEMA
176
WIRE BURNBACK CONTROL
Identifies burnback
control at the end of the
weld
IEC 60974-117
177
ARC IGNITION BY CONTACT
Signifies arc ignition by

contact
ISO 70000475
178
AIR FLOW
Identifies air flow
171
172
173
MM (IN)
IEC 60974-129
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
38
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
179a
AIR PRESSURE
Signifies air pressure

function or control
ANSI/NEMA
179b
AIR PRESSURE
Signifies air pressure

function or control
IEC 60974-134
180a
HOPPER
Signifies a flux
(powder) hopper
ISO 70000466
180b
HOPPER
Signifies a flux
(powder) hopper
IEC 60974-140
ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT

CARRIAGE
Signifies a welding
carriage
ISO 70000451
TIGHTEN OR CLAMP
Signifies the function of

tightening or clamping
two machine elements
together
ISO 70000018
183
UNTIGHTEN OR UNCLAMP
Signifies the function of

releasing two machine
elements tightened or
clamped together
ISO 70000019
184
BLOWING
Signifies the production

of a current of air flow
directed at an object
ISO 70000032
181
182
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
39
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
ISO 70000033
185
SUCTION
Signifies the generation

of air flow by use of
suction
186
TORCH
Signifies a welding or
cutting torch
ANSI/NEMA
187
OSCILLATION
Signifies oscillation
such as the oscillation
of a welding torch
ISO 70000003
188
ENGINE OIL
Signifies the engine oil

indicator on the
instrument panel or oil
filling area
ISO 70000248
189
PULL TO STOP ENGINE
Signifies the pull device

used to stop the engine
ANSI/NEMA
ENGINE CHOKE
Signifies the operating

device of the choke
(cold starting aid) on
the instrument panel
190
191
FUEL
Signifies fuel
ISO 70000243
ISO 70000245
SAE-0245
192
ENGINE COOLANT
Signifies the engine

coolant radiator or
reservoir
ANSI/NEMA
EW 4-2009
NO.
40
SYMBOL
PHRASE
2009, NEMA
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
193
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
Signifies the engine

coolant temperature
indicator on the
instrument panel
ISO 70000246
194
BATTERY (ENGINE)
Signifies the battery

charging condition on
the instrument panel
ISO 70000247
195a
AIR FILTER
Signifies an air filter
ANSI/NEMA
195b
AIR FILTER
Signifies an air filter
IEC 60974-143
ENGINE
Signifies a gasoline or
diesel engine
196a
ISO 70001156
SAE-1156
196b
ENGINE
diesel engine
ISO 70000796
IEC 60974-180
196c
ENGINE
diesel engine
ISO 70000640
197
ENGINE RPM
Signifies engine RPM
SAE-2303
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
41
SYMBOL
PHRASE
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
198a
ENGINE STOP
Signifies the stop

engine function or
control
ANSI/NEMA
198b
ENGINE STOP
Signifies the stop

engine function or
control
ISO 70001388
GLOW PLUG
Signifies a glow plug

function or indicator on
a diesel engine
SAE-1704
ENGINE START
Signifies the start

function or control of an
engine welder
199
200
ISO 70001387
SAE-1387
201
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Signifies an electric
motor
202
HOUR METER
Signifies an hour meter

function or indicator
203
ELAPSED ENGINE HOURS
Signifies the elapsed

engine hours
composite of
SAE-1156
and SAE1366
204
FUEL SHUTOFF
Signifies the fuel

shutoff to an engine
SAE-1395
ANSI/NEMA
SAE-1366
EW 4-2009
NO.
2009, NEMA
42
SYMBOL
205
PHRASE
SLOW
APPLICATION
SOURCE(S)
Signifies slow action or

operation
SAE (symbol
is published
in ISO 3767-1
without a
registration
number)
SAE (symbol
is published
in ISO 3767-1
without a
registration
number)
206
FAST
Signifies fast action or

operation
207
UNLOCKED
Signifies an unlocked
function or control
IEC 60417-15570
SAE
208
LOCKED
Signifies a locked
function or control
IEC 60417-15569
SAE
Explanation of source acronyms:
ANSI
IEC
ISO
NEMA
SAE
American National Standards Institute

International Electrotechnical Commission
International Organization for Standardization
Society of Automotive Engineers
There can be up to three numbers following the acronym of a source, e.g., IEC 60417-1-5110. The first number
represents the number of the standard, the second number represents the part of the standard, and the third number
represents the symbol number listed in a table of symbols or the clause/annex of the standard in which the symbol
appears. If a standard does not have more than one part, e.g., ISO 7000, there will be no second number. Similarly, if
a source has no numerical designation, e.g., SAE Handbook, there will be no first number and, for that matter, no
second number as well.
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Table 2 Alphabetical list of function, keyword, or phrase

Table 1
Symbol No.
AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING .................................................................................. 82
AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING ELECTRODE HOLDER .............................................. 108
AIR FILTER .............................................................................................................. 195a,b
AIR FLOW ................................................................................................................ 178
AIR PRESSURE ....................................................................................................... 179a,b
ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) ............................................................................... 10
ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) AND DIRECT CURRENT (DC)................................. 11
AMPERAGE ............................................................................................................. 1
ARC FORCE ............................................................................................................ 142
ARC IGNITION BY CONTACT................................................................................... 177
ARC SPOT WELDING .............................................................................................. 89
ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT CARRIAGE ................................................................. 181
AUTOMATIC CYCLE ................................................................................................ 125
AUXILIARY POWER ................................................................................................. 18
BATTERY (ENGINE)................................................................................................. 194
BLOWING ................................................................................................................ 184
CAUTION ................................................................................................................. 73a,b
CIRCUIT BREAKER.................................................................................................. 19
CLASS II EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 41
CLOCK, TIME SWITCH ............................................................................................ 131
COLD JOG (INCH) AWAY FROM WORKPIECE......................................................... 171
COLD JOG (INCH) TOWARD WORKPIECE .............................................................. 170
CONSTANT CURRENT ............................................................................................ 94
CONSTANT VOLTAGE OR CONSTANT POTENTIAL ................................................ 95
CONTINUOUS WELDING ......................................................................................... 90a,b
COOLING................................................................................................................. 120
COOLING PUMP ...................................................................................................... 122
COOLING WITH L\QUID ........................................................................................... 121
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE .......................................................................................... 39
DC/AC CONVERTER ................................................................................................ 38
DIAMETER mm (in) .................................................................................................. 46
DIGITAL DISPLAY .................................................................................................... 130
DIRECT CURRENT (DC) .......................................................................................... 9
DIRECT CURRENT GENERATOR WITH COMMUTATOR.......................................... 28
DIRECTION OF CONTINUOUS ROTATION (CLOCKWISE) ....................................... 61
DIRECTION OF CONTINUOUS ROTATION (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE) ..................... 62
DIRECTIONAL ARROW ............................................................................................ 65
DISTURBANCE ........................................................................................................ 124
DO NOT SWITCH WHILE WELDING ......................................................................... 63
EARTH (GROUND)................................................................................................... 12
ELAPSED ENGINE HOURS ...................................................................................... 203
ELECTRIC MOTOR .................................................................................................. 201
ELECTRODE CONNECTION .................................................................................... 96
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Table 1
Symbol No.
ELECTRODE NEGATIVE .......................................................................................... 101

ELECTRODE POSITIVE ........................................................................................... 100
ENGINE ................................................................................................................... 196a,b,c
ENGINE CHOKE ...................................................................................................... 190
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................................................................. 192
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE ........................................................................ 193
ENGINE OIL ............................................................................................................. 188
ENGINE RPM ........................................................................................................... 197
ENGINE START ....................................................................................................... 200
ENGINE STOP ......................................................................................................... 198a,b
FAST ....................................................................................................................... 206
FCAW GUN WITH SWITCH ...................................................................................... 115
FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) ..................................................................... 79a,b
FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) GUN ............................................................ 105
FOOT CONTROL...................................................................................................... 71
FOUR-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GTAW)........................................................... 147
FRAME OR CHASSIS ............................................................................................... 14
FREQUENCY ........................................................................................................... 4
FUEL ....................................................................................................................... 191
FUEL SHUTOFF ....................................................................................................... 204
FUSE ....................................................................................................................... 15
GAS INPUT .............................................................................................................. 52
GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) ...................................................................... 78a,b
GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) GUN .............................................................. 103a,b
GAS OUTPUT .......................................................................................................... 53
GAS POSTFLOW ..................................................................................................... 156
GAS POSTFLOW ..................................................................................................... 157
GAS SUPPLY ........................................................................................................... 42
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) TORCH ................................................... 107a,b
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW)/TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)
WELDING ................................................................................................................ 81a,b
GAS TYPE ............................................................................................................... 43
GENERATOR ........................................................................................................... 27
GLOW PLUG ............................................................................................................ 199
GMAW GUN SWITCH/CONTROL.............................................................................. 113
GMAW GUN WITH SWITCH ..................................................................................... 116
GMAW SPOT WELDING ........................................................................................... 93
GTAW SPOT WELDING ........................................................................................... 92a,b
GTAW TORCH SWITCH/CONTROL .......................................................................... 114
GTAW TORCH WITH SWITCH.................................................................................. 117
HERTZ ..................................................................................................................... 3
HIGH FREQUENCY (GENERAL)............................................................................... 143
HIGH FREQUENCY ON CONTINUOUS.................................................................. 144
HIGH FREQUENCY ON START ONLY ................................................................... 145a,b
HIGH INDUCTANCE OR INDUCTANCE .................................................................... 160
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Table 1
Symbol No.
HOPPER .................................................................................................................. 180a,b

HOT START ............................................................................................................. 139a,b
HOUR METER.......................................................................................................... 202
IMPULSE START (GTAW) ........................................................................................ 150a,b
INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (LINEAR)..................................................... 60
INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (LINEAR; NUMBER OF POSITIONS) ........... 59
INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING)................................................ 58
INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING; NUMBER OF POSITIONS) ...... 56
INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING; WITH OFF POSITION) ............ 57
INPUT ...................................................................................................................... 47
INPUT PLUG AND CORD ......................................................................................... 16
INTERMITTENT (STITCH) WELDING ....................................................................... 91a,b
INVERTER ............................................................................................................... 35
LINE CONNECTION ................................................................................................. 17
LIQUID ..................................................................................................................... 119
LOCKED .................................................................................................................. 208
LOW INDUCTANCE.................................................................................................. 158
MANUAL CONTROL ................................................................................................. 72
MATERIAL THICKNESS ........................................................................................... 45
MATERIAL TYPE...................................................................................................... 44
MAXIMUM CLEANING .............................................................................................. 153
MAXIMUM PENETRATION ....................................................................................... 154
MEDIUM INDUCTANCE............................................................................................ 159
MELTBACK (BURNBACK) ........................................................................................ 175
MMA WELDING ........................................................................................................ 77
MOTOR.................................................................................................................... 32
MOTOR GENERATOR.............................................................................................. 33
MOTORIZED GUN.................................................................................................... 110
MOTORIZED GUN WITH FILLER WIRE SUPPLY ...................................................... 111
NEGATIVE ............................................................................................................... 7
OFF ......................................................................................................................... 54
ON ........................................................................................................................... 55
ONE CYCLE ............................................................................................................. 126
OSCILLATION .......................................................................................................... 187
OUTPUT .................................................................................................................. 48
PANEL/LOCAL ......................................................................................................... 64
PERCENT ................................................................................................................ 132
PERCENT ON TIME ................................................................................................. 134
PILOT ARC STARTING ............................................................................................ 165
PILOT/PULSE STARTING ........................................................................................ 164
PLASMA ARC CUTTING (PAC) ................................................................................ 83
PLASMA ARC GOUGING (PAG) ............................................................................... 85
PLASMA ARC WELDING (PAW) ............................................................................... 84
PLASMA GAS........................................................................................................... 162
PLASMA SHIELDING GAS ....................................................................................... 163
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Table 1
Symbol No.
PLASMA TORCH ...................................................................................................... 109

PLASMA TORCH CONNECTION AND NOZZLE (POSITIVE SUPPLY) ....................... 98
PLASMA TORCH CONNECTION TO NEGATIVE ELECTRODE ................................. 99
POSITIVE................................................................................................................. 8
PROCESS CYCLE.................................................................................................... 133
PROGRAM ............................................................................................................... 127
PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND) ............................................................................ 13
PULL TO STOP ENGINE .......................................................................................... 189
PULSE ..................................................................................................................... 135
PULSE BACKGROUND ............................................................................................ 136
PULSE PEAK ........................................................................................................... 137
PULSE TRANSFER .................................................................................................. 88
PURGE BY GAS ....................................................................................................... 155
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (IN) .................................................................................... 67
PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (OUT)................................................................................. 68
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL ................................................................................. 74a,b
RECALL FROM MEMORY ........................................................................................ 129
RECEPTACLE RATING AUXILIARY POWER ......................................................... 20
REMOTE .................................................................................................................. 66
SAVE TO MEMORY.................................................................................................. 128
SECONDS................................................................................................................ 5
SELF SHIELDED FLUX CORED ARC WELDING TORCH .......................................... 104
SHIELDED METAL ARC (SMAW) ELECTRODE HOLDER ......................................... 102
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW) ............................................................. 76
SHORT CIRCUITING TRANSFER ............................................................................. 87
SINGLE PHASE ....................................................................................................... 21
SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATOR ................................................................................ 29
SINGLE PHASE STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER TRANSFORMER
RECTIFIER .............................................................................................................. 36
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER ............................................................................. 24
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER AC AND RECTIFIED DC POWER SOURCE .......... 34
SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER .......................................................... 25
SLOPE (DECREASING)............................................................................................ 141
SLOPE (INCREASING) ............................................................................................. 140
SLOW ...................................................................................................................... 205
SOFT START ........................................................................................................... 138
SPRAY TRANSFER .................................................................................................. 86
START OF ACTION .................................................................................................. 69
STOP OF ACTION .................................................................................................... 70
SUBMERGED ARC TORCH ...................................................................................... 112
SUBMERGED ARC WELDING (SAW) ....................................................................... 80a,b
SUCTION ................................................................................................................. 185
SUITABLE FOR WELDING IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH INCREASED RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK................................................................................................... 40
TEMPERATURE INDICATION .................................................................................. 123
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Table 1
Symbol No.
THREE PHASE ........................................................................................................ 22

THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR WITH RECTIFIER ..................................................... 30
THREE PHASE MOTOR THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR RECTIFIER ........................ 31
THREE PHASE STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER TRANSFORMER
RECTIFIER ............................................................................................................. 37
THREE PHASE TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER ........................................................... 26
TIGHTEN OR CLAMP ............................................................................................... 182
TIME ........................................................................................................................ 6
TORCH .................................................................................................................... 186
TOUCH START (GTAW) ........................................................................................... 151a,b
TRANSFORMER ...................................................................................................... 23
TWO-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GMAW)............................................................ 148
TWO-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GTAW) ............................................................ 146
UNLOCKED.............................................................................................................. 207
UNTIGHTEN OR UNCLAMP ..................................................................................... 183
VARIABLE INDUCTANCE ......................................................................................... 161
VENTILATION AND AIR CIRCULATING FAN ............................................................ 118
VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................ 2
VOLTAGE INPUT ..................................................................................................... 49
WATER (COOLANT) INPUT...................................................................................... 50
WATER (COOLANT) OUTPUT .................................................................................. 51
WAVE BALANCE...................................................................................................... 152
WELDING (GENERAL) ............................................................................................. 75
WIRE BURNBACK CONTROL................................................................................... 176
WIRE DIAMETER ..................................................................................................... 173
WIRE FEED ............................................................................................................. 166
WIRE FEED FORWARD ........................................................................................... 167
WIRE FEED INTERMITTENT (STITCH)/INTERRUPTED............................................ 169
WIRE FEED REVERSE............................................................................................. 168
WIRE FEED SLOW RUN-IN ...................................................................................... 172
WIRE FEED SPOOL GUN......................................................................................... 106
WIRE TYPE.............................................................................................................. 174
WORK CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 97
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Table 3 Numerical list of function, keyword, or phrase

Table 1
Symbol No.
1 .................. AMPERAGE
2 .................. VOLTAGE
3 .................. HERTZ
4 .................. FREQUENCY
5 .................. SECONDS
6 .................. TIME
7 .................. NEGATIVE
8 .................. POSITIVE
9 .................. DIRECT CURRENT (DC)
10................. ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC)
11................. ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) AND DIRECT CURRENT (DC)
12................. EARTH (GROUND)
13................. PROTECTIVE EARTH (GROUND)
14................. FRAME OR CHASSIS
15................. FUSE
16................. INPUT PLUG AND CORD
17................. LINE CONNECTION
18................. AUXILIARY POWER
19................. CIRCUIT BREAKER
20................. RECEPTACLE RATING AUXILIARY POWER
21................. SINGLE PHASE
22................. THREE PHASE
23................. TRANSFORMER
24................. SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER
25................. SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER
26................. THREE PHASE TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER
27................. GENERATOR
28................. DIRECT CURRENT GENERATOR WITH COMMUTATOR
29................. SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATOR
30................. THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR WITH RECTIFIER
31................. THREE PHASE MOTOR THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR RECTIFIER
32................. MOTOR
33................. MOTOR GENERATOR
34................. SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER AC AND RECTIFIED DC POWER SOURCE
35................. INVERTER
36................. SINGLE PHASE STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER
37................. THREE PHASE STATIC FREQUENCY CONVERTER TRANSFORMER RECTIFIER
38................. DC/AC CONVERTER
39................. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
40................. SUITABLE FOR WELDING IN AN ENVIRONMENT WITH INCREASED RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK
41................. CLASS II EQUIPMENT
42................. GAS SUPPLY
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Table 1
Symbol No.
43................. GAS TYPE
44................. MATERIAL TYPE
45................. MATERIAL THICKNESS
46................. DIAMETER mm (in)
47................. INPUT
48................. OUTPUT
49................. VOLTAGE INPUT
50................. WATER (COOLANT) INPUT
51................. WATER (COOLANT) OUTPUT
52................. GAS INPUT
53................. GAS OUTPUT
54................. OFF
55................. ON
56................. INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING; NUMBER OF POSITIONS)
57................. INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING; WITH OFF POSITION)
58................. INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (ROTATING)
59................. INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (LINEAR; NUMBER OF POSITIONS)
60................. INCREASE/DECREASE OF QUANTITY (LINEAR)
61................. DIRECTION OF CONTINUOUS ROTATION (CLOCKWISE)
62................. DIRECTION OF CONTINUOUS ROTATION (COUNTER-CLOCKWISE)
63................. DO NOT SWITCH WHILE WELDING
64................. PANEL/LOCAL
65................. DIRECTIONAL ARROW
66................. REMOTE
67................. PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (IN)
68................. PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (OUT)
69................. START OF ACTION
70................. STOP OF ACTION
71................. FOOT CONTROL
72................. MANUAL CONTROL
73a,b ............ CAUTION
74a,b ............ READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
75................. WELDING (GENERAL)
76................. SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)
77................. MMA WELDING
78a,b ............ GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW)
79a,b ............ FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW)
80a,b ............ SUBMERGED ARC WELDING (SAW)
81a,b ............ GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW)/TUNGSTEN INERT GAS (TIG)
WELDING
82................. AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING
83................. PLASMA ARC CUTTING (PAC)
84................. PLASMA ARC WELDING (PAW)
85................. PLASMA ARC GOUGING (PAG)
86................. SPRAY TRANSFER
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Table 1
Symbol No.
87................. SHORT CIRCUITING TRANSFER
88................. PULSE TRANSFER
89................. ARC SPOT WELDING
90a,b ............ CONTINUOUS WELDING
91a,b ............ INTERMITTENT (STITCH) WELDING
92a,b ............ GTAW SPOT WELDING
93................. GMAW SPOT WELDING
94................. CONSTANT CURRENT
95................. CONSTANT VOLTAGE OR CONSTANT POTENTIAL
96................. ELECTRODE CONNECTION
97................. WORK CONNECTION
98................. PLASMA TORCH CONNECTION AND NOZZLE (POSITIVE SUPPLY)
99................. PLASMA TORCH CONNECTION TO NEGATIVE ELECTRODE
100............... ELECTRODE POSITIVE
101............... ELECTRODE NEGATIVE
102............... SHIELDED METAL ARC (SMAW) ELECTRODE HOLDER
103a,b .......... GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) GUN
104............... SELF SHIELDED FLUX CORED ARC WELDING TORCH
105............... FLUX CORED ARC WELDING (FCAW) GUN
106............... WIRE FEED SPOOL GUN
107a,b .......... GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW) TORCH
108............... AIR CARBON ARC GOUGING ELECTRODE HOLDER
109............... PLASMA TORCH
110............... MOTORIZED GUN
111............... MOTORIZED GUN WITH FILLER WIRE SUPPLY
112............... SUBMERGED ARC TORCH
113............... GMAW GUN SWITCH/CONTROL
114............... GTAW TORCH SWITCH/CONTROL
115............... FCAW GUN WITH SWITCH
116............... GMAW GUN WITH SWITCH
117............... GTAW TORCH WITH SWITCH
118............... VENTILATION AND AIR CIRCULATING FAN
119............... LIQUID
120............... COOLING
121............... COOLING WITH LIQUID
122............... COOLING PUMP
123............... TEMPERATURE INDICATION
124............... DISTURBANCE
125............... AUTOMATIC CYCLE
126............... ONE CYCLE
127............... PROGRAM
128............... SAVE TO MEMORY
129............... RECALL FROM MEMORY
130............... DIGITAL DISPLAY
131............... CLOCK, TIME SWITCH
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132............... PERCENT
133............... PROCESS CYCLE
134............... PERCENT ON TIME
135............... PULSE
136............... PULSE BACKGROUND
137............... PULSE PEAK
138............... SOFT START
139a,b .......... HOT START
140............... SLOPE (INCREASING)
141............... SLOPE (DECREASING)
142............... ARC FORCE
143............... HIGH FREQUENCY (GENERAL)
144............... HIGH FREQUENCY ON CONTINUOUS
145a,b .......... HIGH FREQUENCY ON START ONLY
146............... TWO-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GTAW)
147............... FOUR-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GTAW)
148............... TWO-STEP TRIGGER OPERATION (GMAW)
150a,b .......... IMPULSE START (GTAW)
151a,b .......... TOUCH START (GTAW)
152............... WAVE BALANCE
153............... MAXIMUM CLEANING
154............... MAXIMUM PENETRATION
155............... PURGE BY GAS
156............... GAS POSTFLOW
157............... GAS POSTFLOW
158............... LOW INDUCTANCE
159............... MEDIUM INDUCTANCE
160............... HIGH INDUCTANCE OR INDUCTANCE
161............... VARIABLE INDUCTANCE
162............... PLASMA GAS
163............... PLASMA SHIELDING GAS
164............... PILOT/PULSE STARTING
165............... PILOT ARC STARTING
166............... WIRE FEED
167............... WIRE FEED FORWARD
168............... WIRE FEED REVERSE
169............... WIRE FEED INTERMITTENT (STITCH)/INTERRUPTED
170............... COLD JOG (INCH) TOWARD WORKPIECE
171............... COLD JOG (INCH) AWAY FROM WORKPIECE
172............... WIRE FEED SLOW RUN-IN
173............... WIRE DIAMETER
174............... WIRE TYPE
175............... MELTBACK (BURNBACK)
176............... WIRE BURNBACK CONTROL
177............... ARC IGNITION BY CONTACT
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Table 1
Symbol No.
178............... AIR FLOW
179a,b .......... AIR PRESSURE
180a,b .......... HOPPER
181............... ARC WELDING EQUIPMENT CARRIAGE
182............... TIGHTEN OR CLAMP
183............... UNTIGHTEN OR UNCLAMP
184............... BLOWING
185............... SUCTION
186............... TORCH
187............... OSCILLATION
188............... ENGINE OIL
189............... PULL TO STOP ENGINE
190............... ENGINE CHOKE
191............... FUEL
192............... ENGINE COOLANT
193............... ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
194............... BATTERY (ENGINE)
195a,b .......... AIR FILTER
196a,b,c ....... ENGINE
197............... ENGINE RPM
198a,b .......... ENGINE STOP
199............... GLOW PLUG
200............... ENGINE START
201............... ELECTRIC MOTOR
202............... HOUR METER
203............... ELAPSED ENGINE HOURS
204............... FUEL SHUTOFF
205............... SLOW
206............... FAST
207............... UNLOCKED
208............... LOCKED
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6.1
How to combine graphic symbols

General
Follow the instructions in Clause 5 to determine what part is being described and how to select
an existing symbol for it if one exists. Always try to use the standard symbols in Table 1 exactly
as they are presented. If they do not satisfy the need, then develop a combination or composite
symbol using standard symbols as described in 6.2.
A combination or composite symbol is one that is made up of one or more symbols. Composite
symbols are useful when standard symbols do not provide enough information to communicate
the desired information. There are some composite symbols that are listed in Clause 5. These
symbols are used often and should be used in new applications whenever possible. The
examples in 6.2 show how to develop composite symbols when a new symbol is required.
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Procedure to combine symbols
The procedure to combine symbols is shown by way of the example below.

EXAMPLE 1
Assume a symbol is needed to explain that a given receptacle is used for connecting a Remote
Amperage Control to the power source. First, list the connection to be explained in full and then break into parts, as
follows:
REMOTE AMPERAGE CONTROL
Key words: Remote, Amperage Control
Use the standard symbol for each key word from Table 1, i.e., symbols 1 and 68.
Amperage (Control):
Remote:
Combine the standard symbols to produce the composite.
Remote Amperage Control (Connection Point or Function):
The example above shows a composite symbol being formed from two standard symbols. The
following examples are of a composite symbol formed from three standard symbols.
EXAMPLE 2
Remote Amperage and Voltage Control
Key Words: Remote, Amperage Control, Voltage Control

Apply the standard symbol from Table 1 for each key word, i.e., symbols 1, 2 and 68.
Remote:
Amperage (Control):
Voltage (Control):
Combine the symbols to form the composite symbol.
Remote Amperage and Voltage Control (Connection Point or Function):
EXAMPLE 3
High Frequency Switch
Key Words: High Frequency, Switch (with ON and OFF positions)

High Frequency:
ON
OFF
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The composite symbol is then:
The examples that follow use the same basic principles as in the above examples, but use
different symbols for different purposes.
EXAMPLE 4
This grouping of symbols shows Initial Current and Weld Current for use with controls for separate
functions during parts of a weld cycle. To create the symbol for Initial Current, use symbols 1 and 133 from Table 1 and
proceed as follows.
Amperage (units of measure for current):
Process Cycle:
The two combined symbols along with a thickened portion of the process cycle mean Initial Current, shown as follows:
The Initial Current segment of the process cycle symbol is approximately 3 to 4 times as thick as the other segments to
show clearly the portion being emphasized. The symbol for Weld Current is created in the same way as shown below.
Amperage:
Weld Process Cycle.

The two combined symbols along with a thickened portion of the Process Cycle mean Weld Current, shown as follows:
A
OR
This example also used symbols 1 and 133 from Table 1. The exact location of "A" in relation to the thickened portion
can be moved slightly to accommodate nameplate space as shown. The emphasized portion again is appropriately
thickened to indicate clearly the selected segment of the process cycle.
EXAMPLE 5
This grouping shows Peak (High) Pulse Time and Background (Low) Pulse Current for use with
pulsing controls. Using symbols 6 and 135 from Table 1, proceed as follows to create the symbol for Peak (High) Pulse
Time.
Time:
Pulse (Pulsing):
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The two combined symbols along with a thickened portion of the pulse mean Peak (High) Pulse Time, shown as follows:
t
The top segment of the pulse symbol is widened to approximately 3 to 4 times the thickness of the other segments to
show clearly the portion being emphasized.
EXAMPLE 6
The symbol for Background (Low) Pulse Current is created in the same way as in the example above.
Amperage:
Pulse:
The two symbols along with a thickened portion of the pulse mean Background (Low) Pulse Current, shown as follows:
A
This example uses symbols number 1 and 135 from Table 1. The emphasized portion again is appropriately widened to
indicate clearly the selected segment of the pulse.
The example below follows the same method used in the previous examples, but for a different
purpose.
EXAMPLE 7
This example shows Fast Pulse Frequency for use on the positions of a pulse time range switch. To
create the proper symbol, proceed as follows.
Pulse (Pulsing), symbol 135:
Slow Pulse:
By suitably modifying symbol 135 from Table 1, the two symbols above now represent fast and slow pulsing. Notice the
consistent line weights, heights, and total length of both symbols. Use this procedure and apply these considerations
when creating new symbols.
The two symbols work well when used as Fast Pulse and Slow Pulse positions of a Pulse Tune Range Switch, shown
as follows:
6.3
Summary
Creating composite symbols is not difficult. It requires only simple care and precision. Always
proceed according to the standard method shown in the example in 6.2 using the following
guidelines:
a) write down the name for the connection or control;
b) identify the keywords;
c) find the standard symbol in Table 1 for each keyword;
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d) combine the standard symbols according to examples in 6.2;

e) locate symbols with controls and connection points according to examples in 6.2;
f)
pay attention to line weight, height, width and position of each symbol;
g) be consistent in application and always use approved symbols from Table 1 for composites
whenever possible.
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Annex A
(informative)
Examples of Grouping of Symbols
NOTE
A.1
The examples in this Annex show groupings of symbols with and without supplementary text.
Input voltage/power switch
INPUT VOLTAGE / POWER

ON
OFF
Figure A.1 Input Voltage/Power Switch
A.2
Use of remote receptacles and selector switches

RECEPTACLE
REMOTE
SWITCH
REMOTE
PANEL
SWITCH
REMOTE
CURRENT
CONTROL
PANEL
Figure A.2 Use of remote receptacles and selector switches
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A.3
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58
Weld start and stop push buttons
START
PUSHBUTTON
START
STOP
PUSHBUTTON
STOP
Figure A.3 Weld start and stop push buttons
A.4
Panel indicator lights
DISTURBANCE (OVERLOAD, MALFUNCTION, FAULT, ETC.)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE / POWER ON
TEMPERATURE LIMIT REACHED
HF
HIGH FREQUENCY ON
Figure A.4 Panel indicator lights
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A.5
59
2009, NEMA
Output (contactor) switch

OUTPUT VOLTAGE
ON ALWAYS ON
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
REMOTE SWITCHED REMOTELY
Figure A.5 Output (contactor) switch
A.6 Arc force control potentiometer
ARC FORCE
Figure A.6 Arc force control potentiometer
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A.7
2009, NEMA
60
Terminals and selector switch on AC/DC welder

DO NOT SWITCH UNDER LOAD
ELECTRODE
POSITIVE
ELECTRODE
NEGATIVE
AC
ELECTRODE
CONNECTION
WORK
CONNECTION
OUTPUT
TERMINALS
Figure A.7 Terminals and selector switch on AC/DC welder
A.8
Process switch (SMAW-GTAW-GMAW)
SMAW
GTAW
GMAW
Figure A.8 Process switch (SMAW-GTAW-GMAW)
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A.9
2009, NEMA
61
Ignition switch on engine driven welder
ON
ENGINE
OFF
Figure A.9 Ignition switch on engine driven welder
A.10 Idle switch
Figure A.10 Idle switch
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A.11 Start/run switch
Figure A.11 Start/run switch
A.12 Process selection for GMAW

SPRAY TRANSFER
SHORT
CIRCUIT
TRANSFER
Figure A.12 Process selection for GMAW
PULSE
TRANSFER
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63
A.13 Control potentiometers for GMAW
VOLTAGE
VARIABLE INDUCTANCE
Figure A.13 Control potentiometers for GMAW
A.14 Switched settings for GMAW

VOLTAGE
INDUCTANCE
MEDIUM
LOW
Figure A.14 Switched settings for GMAW
HIGH
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A.15 Setting pulsing parameters using digital display

DIGITAL
DISPLAY
PEAK
CURRENT
A BACKGROUND
CURRENT
INCREASE
PULSE
FREQUENCY
f
DECREASE
PERCENT ON TIME
Figure A.15 Multi-function switches with digital display
A.16 Setting pulsed GMAW parameters with digital display

DIGITAL
DISPLAY
PEAK
VOLTAGE
PULSE
FREQUENCY
BACKGROUND
VOLTAGE
INCREASE
t
DECREASE
PEAK PULSE TIME
Figure A.16 Setting pulsed GMAW parameters with digital display
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2009, NEMA
65
A.17 AC balance control with balanced position used for the SMAW process
MAXIMUM
CLEANING
AC
BALANCE
MAXIMUM
PENETRATION
Figure A.17 AC balance control with balanced position used for the SMAW process

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NEMA Standards Publication EW 4-2009

Graphic Symbols for Arc Welding and Cutting Apparatus

2.1 Normative references............................................................................................ 6

Identification of parts and application ............................................................................10

4.1 General ...............................................................................................................10

How to combine graphic symbols ..................................................................................52

Input voltage/power switch ...................................................................................57

NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding and Cutting 6

ANSI Z535.4, Product Safety Signs and Labels

CAN/CSA E60974-7-02 (R2007), Arc welding equipment Part 7: Torches

DIN 30 600, Graphic Symbols (Bildzeichen bersicht) 11

Henry Dreyfuss, Symbol Sourcebook: An Authoritative Guide to International Graphic Symbols 13

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code 19

Terms and definitions

For current as the quantity, ampere is the unit of measurement.

Identification of parts and application

Procedure for parts

Table 2 provides an alphabetical listing by function, keyword or phrase with corresponding

Signifies cycles per

Signifies positive switch

DIRECT CURRENT (DC)

Signifies direct current

Signifies the earth

Signifies the equipment

Signifies the frame or

INPUT PLUG AND CORD

Signifies the receptacle

Signifies single phase

Signifies three phase

Signifies a single phase

Signifies a single phase

Signifies a three phase

Signifies a direct current

Signifies a single phase

THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR

Signifies a three phase

THREE PHASE MOTOR

Signifies a single phase

SINGLE PHASE STATIC

Signifies a single phase

THREE PHASE STATIC

Signifies a three phase

Signifies a gas supply

Signifies the type of

Signifies the type of

Signifies the thickness

INPUT POWER OR INPUT

Signifies either input

WATER (COOLANT) INPUT

WATER (COOLANT) OUTPUT

Signifies gas input

Signifies gas output

IEC 60417-15008 and IEC

IEC 60417-15007 and IEC

IEC 60974-119 is similar

DO NOT SWITCH WHILE

Signifies that switching

PUSHBUTTON SWITCH (IN)

Signifies the IN position

Signifies the OUT

Signifies the start (of

Signifies the stop (of