List of components
General symbols
Changeability
Image does not exist | Linear adjustable |
Image does not exist | Matchable and new |
Direction of action
Image does not exist | Simplex in one direction |
Image does not exist | Full duplex in both directions at the same time |
Image does not exist | Half duplex optionally in one of both directions |
Dependency
< | Effect if the size is smaller than specified |
> | Effect if the size is larger than specified |
= | Effect if the size is the same as specified |
Types of effect and dependency
Image does not exist | Thermal effect |
Image does not exist | Electromagnetic effect |
Image does not exist | Magnetostrictive effect |
radiation
Image does not exist | Radiation in general |
Image does not exist | radiation incident |
Image does not exist | radiation exiting |
Image does not exist | Light radiation |
Image does not exist | Ionizing radiation |
Image does not exist | Thermal radiation |
Mechanical symbols
Control elements
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Active connection in general; mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic |
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Delaying effect |
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Mechanical delay on both sides |
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independent decline in the direction of the characteristic triangle |
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Restless decline of its own accord |
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Mechanical interlocking of two operative connections |
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Lock not latched |
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Lock latched |
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Blocking device in general |
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Clutch in general |
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coupling dissolved |
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Clutch coupled; connected |
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Brake in general |
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Brake applied ; braking |
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brake released |
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transmission |
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Carrier |
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Slip clutch |
Drive types
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Manual drive in general |
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Actuation by pulling |
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Actuation by pressing |
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Actuate by approaching z. B. Proximity switch |
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Operate by touch |
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Emergency switch |
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Operation by the key |
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Actuation by cam cf. camshaft |
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Power drive actuated by stored mechanical energy (e.g. mechanical spring , flywheel ) |
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Power drive with manual winding |
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Key switch with mechanical release |
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Key switch with electromechanical release |
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Pneumatic or hydraulic actuation in the direction of the arrow |
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Operation by electromechanical drive |
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Actuation by electromagnetic overcurrent protection |
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Actuation by thermal drive z. B. bimetal - Relay |
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Actuation by motor |
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Actuation by liquid level |
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Actuation by flow in general |
List of components (electrics / electronics)
see main article: List of symbols (electrics / electronics)
List of components (fluid technology)
see main article: List of symbols (fluid technology) and there especially measuring and display devices (measuring elements)
List of components (plant and process engineering)
see main article: P&ID flow diagram
List of circuit symbols (measurement, control and regulation technology)
see main article: List of symbols (measurement, control and regulation technology)
Circuit symbols of the railway safety technology
see main article: Circuit symbols for railway safety technology