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BOND PEProtective equipotential bonding: original educational illustration
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Protective equipotential bonding

Protective equipotential bonding connects documented conductive parts as part of the protective arrangement. The schematic and layout identify the actual bonding network and connection points.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Connections & wiring
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Bonding connects parts together; an earth electrode establishes a connection to earth.

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PEProtective earth: original educational illustration
Symbols

Protective earth

Protective-earth identification indicates a connection serving the protective earthing function. It should be distinguished from functional earthing, signal references and other grounding conventions. The drawing context and applicable documentation establish the meaning of each connection.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Connections & wiring
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

Protective earth, functional earth and a signal common are different functions even when a drawing uses visually related marks.

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