# Compound-excited DC generator

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/compound-excited-dc-generator
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: G DC COMP
Drawing use: SLD, Schematic
Reference families: IEC, Manufacturer

A compound-excited DC generator uses documented series and shunt excitation components.

## What it represents

A compound-excited DC generator uses documented series and shunt excitation components. The drawing must identify their connections rather than relying on a generic generator circle.

## How to read it

- Trace each field winding relative to the armature and output circuit.
- The preview is an original explanation of this function. Match the actual drawing convention to its legend and the selected equipment documentation.

## Information to show or reference

- Show both field components
- Identify output polarity
- Reference excitation connection

## Important distinction

Compound excitation combines field arrangements; it is different from a permanent-magnet generator.

## Facts

- Drawing role: Generating source
- Representation scope: Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint
- Public vendor block reference: HPW1G10, VPW1G10 (Autodesk identifiers; not IEC symbol numbers)
- Identifier status: The short label is a functional lookup label, not an assigned IEC or IEEE symbol number. Any separately listed Autodesk code is a verified vendor block name.

## Public references

- [Generator symbol variants](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-09BE3BB5-9118-4302-8061-3888692E538F.htm) — Autodesk. Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.