
For example, a surface ceiling light is shown by one symbol, a recessed ceiling light has a different symbol, and a surface fluorescent light has another symbol.

The electrical symbols not only show where something is to be installed, but also what type of device is being installed. Wiring diagrams use standard symbols for wiring devices, usually different from those used on schematic diagrams. Interconnecting wire routes may be shown approximately, where particular receptacles or fixtures must be on a common circuit. A pictorial diagram would show more detail of the physical appearance, whereas a wiring diagram uses a more symbolic notation to emphasize interconnections over physical appearance.Ī wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.Īrchitectural wiring diagrams Architectural style wiring diagram, with lamps and switches shown symbolically in their physical locations on the plan view of the building.Īrchitectural wiring diagrams show the approximate locations and interconnections of receptacles, lighting, and permanent electrical services in a building. This is unlike a schematic diagram, where the arrangement of the components' interconnections on the diagram usually does not correspond to the components' physical locations in the finished device. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices.Ī wiring diagram usually gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. These details may not be so easily found on a more schematic drawing.Ī wiring diagram is a simplified conventional pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. An automotive wiring diagram, showing useful information such as crimp connection locations and wire colors. ( January 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)Ī wiring diagram for parts of an electric guitar, showing semi-pictorial representation of devices arranged in roughly the same locations they would have in the guitar.


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