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Understand the difference.

Compare the meaning, drawing context and source references of two entries. A similar graphic or shared abbreviation does not establish equivalence.

GAPilot-light station: original educational illustration
GA objects

Pilot-light station

A pilot-light station displays the documented equipment states through its lamps.

Drawing use
GA / Schematic
Application
Control circuits
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Colour and position alone do not define the operational meaning; the legend and controls documentation do.

Full reference
BoardSwitchboard: original educational illustration
GA objects

Switchboard

A switchboard arrangement combines distribution equipment in an assembly whose configuration is defined by the selected design and manufacturer. A GA describes physical sections and interfaces; an SLD describes electrical connections and device functions.

Drawing use
GA
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A generic switchboard outline is not a production drawing, assembly design or verified installation envelope.

Full reference

Original educational previews. Follow the source references on each full entry for the appropriate standard or selected product.

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