Wiring diagram
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A wiring diagram is a simplified conventional pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices.
A 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. This is unlike a
A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.
Architectural wiring diagrams
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Architectural wiring diagrams show the approximate locations and interconnections of receptacles, lighting, and permanent electrical services in a building. Interconnecting wire routes may be shown approximately, where particular receptacles or fixtures must be on a common circuit.
Wiring diagrams use standard symbols for wiring devices, usually different from those used on
A set of wiring diagrams may be required by the electrical inspection authority to approve connection of the residence to the public electrical supply system.
Wiring diagrams will also include panel schedules for
See also
References
- Electrical diagnosis part 2 using the wiring diagrams (volume 71 S6-L2), The Ford Marketing Corporation, 1970
- Erickson, Larry (2000). Ortho's All About Wiring Basics. Meredith Books. ISBN 0-89721-440-4.
- Richter, Herbert P. (1984). Practical Electrical Wiring, 13th Edition. McGraw Hill, Inc. ISBN 0-07-052390-8.
- Staub, Catherine M. (2000). Wiring 1-2-3. Homer TLC, Inc. ISBN 0-696-21184-X.
External links
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- Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electronic Symbols An open-source collection of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic symbols.