ANT
Antenna symbol
General antenna symbol, a vertical line ending in a V or triangle, used on communications and TV distribution drawings.
IEC
IEC · TV
Television outlet plan symbol
Plan symbol for a television or cable TV outlet with a coaxial connection.
In plain English
What does Television outlet plan mean?
Television outlets terminate the building TV distribution, whether from terrestrial antenna, satellite or a cable TV provider. Plans draw a triangle or outlet shape tagged TV, sometimes with an additional tag for satellite (SAT) or FM.
A simple example
The plan symbol tells the installer to run a coaxial cable from the distribution amplifier or splitter, and to provide a power outlet nearby for the television. Multi-dwelling buildings use outlets with defined isolation and signal levels. It does not show the signal sources or the loss budget; the TV distribution design does.
What the drawings help you do
Look for SAT or FM tags. Find the source amplifier or splitter. A data outlet carries network cabling; a TV outlet carries coaxial RF signals.
This particular reference
Plan symbol for a television or cable TV outlet with a coaxial connection. A data outlet carries network cabling; a TV outlet carries coaxial RF signals.
- Signal
- Electrical information passed between devices, rather than necessarily the main power supply.
- Schematic
- A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.
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IEC · Telecommunication outlet, television
IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.
Shown as an independently authored educational illustration. Use the cited publication and drawing legend to verify the required drafting form.
GA · TV
What it represents
Television outlets terminate the building TV distribution, whether from terrestrial antenna, satellite or a cable TV provider. Plans draw a triangle or outlet shape tagged TV, sometimes with an additional tag for satellite (SAT) or FM.
The plan symbol tells the installer to run a coaxial cable from the distribution amplifier or splitter, and to provide a power outlet nearby for the television. Multi-dwelling buildings use outlets with defined isolation and signal levels. It does not show the signal sources or the loss budget; the TV distribution design does.
How to read it
- Look for SAT or FM tags.
- Find the source amplifier or splitter.
Information to show or reference
- State outlet type.
- Show cable from distribution.
- Provide adjacent power outlet.
A distinction that matters
A data outlet carries network cabling; a TV outlet carries coaxial RF signals.
Sources you can follow
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IEC graphical symbols for diagrams
IEC graphical symbol context for installation and communication plans; independently drawn here.
Electrical installation design methodology and references
Installation design context for coordinating low-current systems with power and lighting.
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