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CB 1PSingle-pole circuit breaker: original educational illustration
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Single-pole circuit breaker

A circuit breaker interrupts one pole of a circuit. In an expanded schematic the remaining conductors, neutral and protective conductor are drawn separately; the single-pole image does not describe a complete supply arrangement.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A one-line feeder symbol can represent a multipole device; a single-pole schematic element represents one actual pole.

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CBCircuit breaker: original educational illustration
Symbols

Circuit breaker

A circuit-breaker representation identifies a device capable of interrupting its circuit under the operating conditions for which it is rated. The drawing should connect that device to its equipment identification, protection arrangement and control information. The graphical mark alone does not establish the current rating, breaking capacity or trip settings.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A disconnector provides isolation; it is not automatically a fault-interrupting circuit breaker. Check published device capabilities.

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