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Data outlet plan symbol
Plan symbol for a structured-cabling data outlet, usually tagged with the number of ports and outlet ID.
IEC
Symbols · WAP
Wireless access point symbol
Plan and network symbol for a wireless access point, a box or circle with radiating wave arcs.
In plain English
What does Wireless access point mean?
Wireless access points are drawn on plans as a small box or circle with radiating arcs, at ceiling or wall positions, tagged WAP or AP. They are usually powered by PoE through a data outlet, so the plan also shows that outlet.
A simple example
Coverage is planned by survey or prediction, and the plan symbol locations come from that design. Industrial access points may have external antennas and need weatherproof or rail-rated enclosures. The arcs do not show coverage range or frequency band.
What the drawings help you do
Find the data outlet and PoE source. Check coverage plan. An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.
This particular reference
Plan and network symbol for a wireless access point, a box or circle with radiating wave arcs. An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.
- Terminal
- An identified point where a conductor connects.
- Rating
- A value stating the conditions for which equipment is specified.
- Schematic
- A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.
Read the source: Industrial WLAN access points, clients and bridges · Industrial PoE Ethernet switches
GA / Schematic · WAP
What it represents
Wireless access points are drawn on plans as a small box or circle with radiating arcs, at ceiling or wall positions, tagged WAP or AP. They are usually powered by PoE through a data outlet, so the plan also shows that outlet.
Coverage is planned by survey or prediction, and the plan symbol locations come from that design. Industrial access points may have external antennas and need weatherproof or rail-rated enclosures. The arcs do not show coverage range or frequency band.
How to read it
- Find the data outlet and PoE source.
- Check coverage plan.
Information to show or reference
- Tag AP ID.
- Show PoE data outlet.
- State mounting.
A distinction that matters
An antenna symbol shows a radiating element; the access point is a complete network device.
Sources you can follow
These public references support the explanation and provide further detail. Their graphics and downloadable files remain with their publishers.
Industrial WLAN access points, clients and bridges
Public product family page describing industrial wireless access points, clients and bridges.
Industrial PoE Ethernet switches
Public product family page describing Ethernet switches that power field devices over the data cable.
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