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PB NO HOLD Maintained normally-open pushbutton: original educational illustration

Symbols

Maintained normally-open pushbutton

A maintained NO pushbutton stays in its actuated condition until the documented return operation. The control sequence must account for the retained input rather than assuming a momentary pulse.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A maintained pushbutton is different from a spring-return momentary operator.

Full reference

PB NO

Symbols

Normally open pushbutton

A normally open pushbutton combines an operator-actuated mechanism with a contact shown open in its defined normal state. Momentary and maintained or latching operation are separate characteristics that must be described explicitly.

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

A distinction that matters

A NO contact symbol by itself does not identify the pushbutton actuator or its mechanical operating mode.

Full reference

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