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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.

HPX11U3Three-wire ultrasonic sensor: original educational illustration
IEC

Three-wire ultrasonic sensor

This representation distinguishes a three-wire ultrasonic sensor interface from a simple contact depiction.

Drawing use
Schematic
Application
Metering & protection
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer
Form evidence
Three-wire ultrasonic sensor. Autodesk IEC-60617 Symbol Preview — Ultrasonic switch forms; vendor family reference, not certified IEC geometry or database identifier.

A distinction that matters

Three wires do not determine whether the output is sourcing, sinking or a particular voltage.

Full reference
CTCurrent transformer: original educational illustration
Symbols

Current transformer

A current transformer produces a secondary current related to the current in its primary conductor. A drawing uses the CT representation to show where current is measured and which metering or protection circuit receives that measurement. It does not, by itself, specify the CT ratio, accuracy class, burden or secondary connection.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Metering & protection
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A CT measures current. A VT measures voltage. Their secondary circuits and isolation/testing arrangements are different.

Full reference

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

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