ELECTRICALSYMBOLS Symbol Name Actuators Motor Starter Male Connector Female Connector Uses or Applications The actuators and control devices are elements that are activated manually or by different types of external forces, such as those caused by liquids and gases or effects as magnetism, temperature, frequency etc. The motor starters are devices designed to implement an electric motor helping you reach normal operating speed. Connectors, plugs etc are pieces used to connect by setting two or more conductors and unite circuits. They usually consist of a male connector and a corresponding female connector. There are many categories of connectors such as DIN, RCA, RJ, RF, D-Sub. The electrical current can be driving or alternating or convention. Basically primary advantage directly or by conversion into energy to activate steam turbine which in turn drives an alternator. Representation single line of switches. Fuses are devices containing a small piece of special wire that melts when the intensity of the current flowing through it for a certain period of time exceeds a set value. and wind by a generator into electrical energy. push buttons and other devices responsible for establishing.Positive Polarity Negative Polarity Direct Current Electric generating station Electric generator Fuse Circuit breaker Inductor Coil Switch The electrical currents are movements of electric charges (electrons) through a medium. The coils or inductors ar e passive components that have a certain number of turns of wire that introduces inductance magnetic to circuit to produce a magnetic flux or to respond mechanically to magnetic flux changes. His unit is the ampere and is measured by the ammeter. thermal. sustaining and interrupt the electrical . chemical. The electricity generation plants are facilities which convert mechanical energy. thus protecting the rest of the electrical circuit overloads. transformers . ..Ferric core Resistor Link or connection Electrical box current in low power circuits. Filters are used in cable cores inductors. These symbols indicate controls and mechanical coupling links. The resistors are passive components manufactured specifically to provide a given value of resistance to the passage of electric current. connections and static or dynamic devices mechanically operated manually or automatically. Its unit of measurement is the ohm and is represented by the Greek letter omega. Accessible box. actions. to cancel or mitigate the eddy currents. The ferric cores and ferrites are ceramic tiles with a critalina iron structure with magnetic properties.. metal or plastic boxes where splices or connections leads to the distribution of electrical wiring and protection of electrical and electronic devices and circuits are located. thanks to electric power or other kinds of energy as generated by combustion. because when the arc cannot be done by simple contact. The transmission lines and electrical distribution form the set of structures and devices (transformers. circuits or components. poles .) responsible for transporting electricity .) into electrical energy.. solar. cables. chemical. photovoltaic The electric generators are devices that are used to transform any type of energy (mechanical... Generator: A general term denoting any signal source. The electrical instruments. contactors. They are also used to monitor and control the processes. meters and recorders are devices for measuring and testing of physical quantities or performance of electrical equipment. sustaining and interrupt the electrical current in a circuit. switches and circuit breakers) are responsible for establishing.. Symbols of devices and heat generating elements / thermal generators.Circuit breaker Static switch Heat source Electric generator Electric generating station Voltmete r Ammeter Wire or cable The power switching devices (circuit breakers. . indicate the possibility of adjustments to adapt the values amount to an adequate level. Power converters are electrical or electronic devices to transform the characteristics of the voltage and the input current at its output optimize it for specific . blocks the passage of direct current and allows the passage of alternating current in a degree that depends on its capacity and frequency. The electronic transformer is a component consisting of two or more coils coupled by magnetic induction. mica. paper. The autotransformer has only one winding. The capacitor is passive component that typically consist of two or more surfaces conductive separated by a dielectric air. It is used to transfer electrical energy. and to increase or decrease the tension in an AC circuit. Variability is extrinsic when regulation is by an external device and when dependent intrinsic function or effect.Transform er Adaptabili ty Variability Capacitor or condenser Power converte rs from the source of generation to final consumption centers.. which stores electrical energy. The symbols of adaptability and variability in certain devices. keeping the frequency. proximity. Electric lighting symbols of elements and qualities related devices taking advantage of the electrical energy is devoted to action and effect of light and emit light signals spaces. such as alternators and dynamos. Electric motors are electromechanical devices whose function is to transform electrical energy into mechanical energy through electromagnetic interactions.Electromagn etic effect Light bulb Incandesc ent bulb Motor starter Relay Relay coil uses. . There are other engines (generators) that produce electricity by exploiting the mechanical energy. converters are AC / AC. a small voltage or current is used to switch other voltages or higher currents may be electromechanical or fully electronic type. radiation. AC / DC rectifiers and DC / AC inverters. such as temperature. These symbols indicate that certain devices are susceptible to view its properties or modified by dependence effects or sensitivities to external elements characteristics. DC / DC. Most of the time.. The relay / electromagnetic switching devices controls are activated by signals. electromagnetism.