Terminal
Terminal connection
An identified electrical connection point linking schematic and wiring information.
Schematic
Symbols · HA1X1
Reference-only wire arrow
A reference-only arrow directs the reader to an associated wire continuation or annotation.
Schematic · HA1X1
What it represents
A reference-only arrow directs the reader to an associated wire continuation or annotation.
Distinguish the graphic's reference role from any software-managed signal link.
Changing the arrow orientation does not change the underlying engineering meaning.
How to read it
- Distinguish the graphic's reference role from any software-managed signal link.
- Changing the arrow orientation does not change the underlying engineering meaning.
Information to show or reference
- Identify the associated device, circuit or diagram boundary.
- Distinguish the graphic's reference role from any software-managed signal link.
- Cross-reference the equipment data, terminal mapping or operating-state legend needed to interpret the form.
A distinction that matters
Changing the arrow orientation does not change the underlying engineering meaning.
Sources you can follow
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Autodesk IEC-60617 preview: Reference-only wire arrows
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About this graphic
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