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1MRK590006-BEN en Relay Symbols and Their Device Numbers
1MRK590006-BEN en Relay Symbols and Their Device Numbers
R Resistance
Protection relay with
blocking input X Reactance
Z Impedance
n Rotational speed
I Reverse current
F Magnetic flux
Id Differential current
j Phase angle
Id/I Percentage differential current
(current restraint)
Q Temperature
Relay contacts
Make contact
Change-over contact
(break before make)
Change-over contact,
delayed when operating
Switch contacts
Static relay with terminals for external auxiliary
Push-button operated
voltage supply
contact with automatic
return
Relay symbols and device numbers;
selection from IEC 617-, IEEE C37.2-1991 1MRK 590 006-BEN
Page 3
and IEEE C37.2-1979
Potentiometer
Resistor with two fixed end
terminals and one movable
terminal
Varistor
Voltage dependent non-linear
resistor
Fixed trimming resistor
Resistor with two fixed end
terminals and one movable
terminal for fixed setting
(trimming)
Diode, semiconductor
Reference diode
Zener diode
Voltage regulator diode
Single-phase transformer with
two windings
Relay symbols and device numbers;
selection from IEC 617-, IEEE C37.2-1991 1MRK 590 006-BEN
Page 4
and IEEE C37.2-1979
Symbols and
designations (cont’d) Designations Divider (by 5)
Ir, Ur Rated current, voltage
Band-pass filter
I b, Ub Base current, voltage
Alternating current, ac
Time element delayed
Direct current, dc on drop-out, 70 ms
Ac and dc
Adjustable time
UL Auxiliary tripping voltage
element delayed on
pick-up
EL Auxiliary electronic voltage
Input inverted
Signal summation
circuit
C = A + (-B) EF UCH
Level detector, earth
fault voltage check
Relay symbols and device numbers;
selection from IEC 617-, IEEE C37.2-1991 1MRK 590 006-BEN
Page 5
and IEEE C37.2-1979
These numbers are based on a system adopted 7 Rate-of-rise relay is a relay that func-
as standard for automatic switchgear by tions on an excessive rate of rise of
IEEE, and incorporated in American current.
Standard C37.2-1979. This system is used in
connection diagrams, in instruction books, 8 Control power disconnecting
and in specifications. device is a disconnecting device,
such as a knife switch, circuit breaker,
or pull-out fuse block, used for the
Device Definition
purpose of respectively connecting
number and function
and disconnecting the source of
1 Master element is the initiating control power to and from the control
device, such as a control switch, bus or equipment.
voltage relay, float switch etc., that
serves either directly, or through such
9 Reversing device is used for the
permissive devices as protective and
purpose of reversing a machine field
time-delay relays, to place an equip-
or for performing any other reversing
ment in or out of operation.
functions.
2. All auxiliary contacts and positioning and Temperature relay 3) Lowest temperature
limit switches for such devices and equipment as 3)
Level detector Lowest level
circuit breakers, contactors, valves and rheostats
Flow detector 3) Lowest flow
and contacts of relays. These are designated as
follows: Speed switch 3) Lowest speed
a – Contact that is open when the main Vibration detector 3) Minimum vibration
device is in the standard reference 3)
Pressure switch Lowest pressure
position, commonly referred to as the
nonoperated or deenergized position, Vacuum switch 3) Lowest pressure, i.e.,
and that closes when the device highest vacuum
assumes the opposite position.
b – Contact that is closed when the main The simple designation “a” or “b” is used in all
device is in the standard reference cases where there is no need to adjust the
position, commonly referred to as the contacts to change position at any particular point
nonoperated or deenergized position, in the travel of the main device or where the part
and that opens when the device of the travel where the contacts change position is
assumes the opposite position. of no significance in the control or operating
scheme. Hence the “a” and “b” designations
aa – Contact that is open when the operating
usually are sufficient for circuit breaker auxiliary
mechanism of the main device is in the
switches.
nonoperated position and that closes
when the operating mechanism Note: If several similar auxiliary switches are
assumes the opposite position. present on the same device, they should be des-
ignated numerically 1, 2, 3, etc. when necessary.
bb – Contact that is closed when the operat-
ing mechanism of the main device is in
the nonoperated position and that
opens when the operating mechanism
assumes the opposite position.
Relay symbols and device numbers;
selection from IEC 617-, IEEE C37.2-1991 1MRK 590 006-BEN
Page 14
and IEEE C37.2-1979
Other switches
These letters cover all other distinguishing
features or characteristics or conditions,
which serve to describe the use of the device
or its contacts in the equipment such as:
A – Accelerating, or Automatic
B – Blocking, or Back-up
C – Close, or Cold