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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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Measuring relay

A measuring relay responds to a measured electrical quantity and issues an output according to its configuration. Measurement inputs, auxiliary supply and output contacts may be separate terminal groups.

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

A distinction that matters

A measuring relay is not simply a coil powered by the same quantity it measures.

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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.

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