# Plug and socket connector pair

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/plug-and-socket-connector-pair
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: PLUG SOCKET
Drawing use: Schematic
Reference families: IEC, Manufacturer

A plug/socket pair represents a detachable electrical connection with two mating sides.

## What it represents

A plug/socket pair represents a detachable electrical connection with two mating sides. Pin identity and mating references are needed to follow each circuit through the connector.

## How to read it

- Check connector naming and pin numbering on both mating halves.
- 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

- Name both connector halves
- Identify pin numbers
- Reference connected-state convention

## Important distinction

A connector pair is different from a permanent wire splice.

## Facts

- Drawing role: Detachable connection
- Representation scope: Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint
- Public vendor block reference: HC01PJ, VC01PJ (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

- [AutoCAD Electrical: Connectors](https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-7175D293-9F4C-485C-8E2D-DE684820D53B.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.