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SUBSTATION Substation: original educational illustration

Symbols

Substation

A substation representation identifies a documented facility boundary in a network or system diagram. Its buses, transformers, switching devices and protection are developed on linked drawings.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Microgrid systems
Reference family: IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A substation-type marker does not describe a complete switchgear lineup or GA footprint.

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GEN

Symbols

Generator

A generator representation identifies an electrical source in a power system. Its electrical connections and associated switching describe how it supplies the system. The equipment documentation establishes machine type, rating, voltage, earthing and operating capabilities.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Microgrid systems
Reference family: IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A generator symbol identifies an electrical source. It does not establish permission to parallel with another source or define the transfer sequence.

Full reference

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