{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"generator","name":"Generator","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"GEN","aliases":["genset","generator set","alternator","HPW1G7","VPW1G7"],"category":"microgrid-systems","drawingTypes":["SLD","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["IEC","IEEE / ANSI"],"summary":"An electrical generating source represented in a power-system drawing.","description":["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.","Generator systems can also include transfer controls, synchronising, protection and paralleling equipment. These functions should be identified separately rather than compressed into a single generic generator mark. A GA drawing provides the physical package and interface information."],"readingNotes":["Follow the generator connection through the associated switching and protection.","Identify whether the drawing describes standby transfer, parallel operation or another documented system arrangement."],"drawingChecklist":["Reference the generator equipment schedule.","Cross-reference switching, control and protection.","Link the package GA and installation interfaces."],"distinction":"A generator symbol identifies an electrical source. It does not establish permission to parallel with another source or define the transfer sequence.","facts":[{"label":"Role","value":"Electrical source"},{"label":"Operating arrangement","value":"Documented at system level"},{"label":"Physical package","value":"Separate GA and equipment reference"},{"label":"Public Autodesk reference names","value":"HPW1G7, VPW1G7 (vendor identifiers, not IEC symbol IDs)"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"autodesk-generators","relevance":"Public generator types and representations."},{"sourceId":"generator-controls","relevance":"Manufacturer generator switchgear and controls context."}],"related":["generator-package","transfer-switch","25-synchronism-check","32-directional-power"],"artwork":"generator","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/generator","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/generator.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"autodesk-generators","title":"Generator symbol variants","publisher":"Autodesk","url":"https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-09BE3BB5-9118-4302-8061-3888692E538F.htm","type":"cad-reference","scope":"DC and three-phase synchronous generator categories.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public generator types and representations."},{"id":"generator-controls","title":"Generator switchgear and paralleling controls","publisher":"Cummins","url":"https://www.cummins.com/en-na/generators/products/switchgear","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public description of generator switchgear, controls and system interfaces.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Manufacturer generator switchgear and controls context."}]}