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Resistor
A resistive component with its value and purpose documented separately.
Schematic
Protection functions · 70
Rheostat
Provides adjustable resistance in a control, excitation or machine circuit.
SLD / Schematic · 70
What it represents
Provides adjustable resistance in a control, excitation or machine circuit.
In a drafting package, connect this reference to the resistance circuit, adjustment mechanism and operating range reference. The associated drawing should trace the rheostat terminals and drive/control interface; the number identifies the role and does not specify the terminal arrangement, ratings or operating settings.
This designation is useful when reading machine and legacy control drawings. Retain the documented function on an existing drawing and consult the original equipment manual before assigning it to a new design.
How to read it
- Identify the resistance circuit, adjustment mechanism and operating range reference.
- Trace the rheostat terminals and drive/control interface.
Information to show or reference
- Label the resistance circuit, adjustment mechanism and operating range reference.
- Cross-reference the rheostat terminals and drive/control interface.
- Identify the device tag, manual revision and logic drawing that define this implementation.
A distinction that matters
A rheostat is a variable resistor arrangement; it is not a complete voltage regulator.
Sources you can follow
These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.
ANSI device-number and suffix reference table
Public manufacturer number/name association. Drafting explanations are independently written.
IEEE C37.2-2022: power-system device function numbers
Normative device-number publication; exact edition wording and compliance require the licensed standard.
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