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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.

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Q070109

IEC

Positive-operation direction qualifier

A positive-operation qualifier identifies the documented mechanically imposed operating direction. The useful question is how movement is transmitted to the operated element. A control drawing can distinguish an imposed mechanical action from the device merely following a change in coil supply or a return spring.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer
Form evidence: Positive-operation direction qualifier. Autodesk IEC-60617 Symbol Preview — Operating-device and function qualifiers; vendor family reference, not certified IEC geometry or database identifier.

A distinction that matters

Direction of operation does not specify a complete contact sequence or safety performance.

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Coil

Symbols

Relay coil

A relay coil represents an operating element that changes the state of associated contacts when the device operates. Coil and contact representations are often drawn in different locations to make the circuit easier to read. Their shared identifier and cross-references establish the relationship.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A relay coil is not a contactor power pole. Similar operating-element marks can represent equipment with different switching duties.

Full reference

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