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Breaker trip-cause indication

Retains the originating protection or control cause associated with the recorded opening event. Breaker status indications describe the operating mechanism, the removable truck or the health of a supporting system. These signals are related but are not interchangeable: an open breaker can still have its truck connected to live bus contacts.

Drawing use: Schematic
Application: Control circuits
Reference family: Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Cause indication is distinct from opening confirmation. This reference describes the named application; it does not establish a new IEC graphical symbol, an ANSI device-function number or an exact manufacturer connection diagram.

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Symbols

Circuit breaker

A circuit-breaker representation identifies a device capable of interrupting its circuit under the operating conditions for which it is rated. The drawing should connect that device to its equipment identification, protection arrangement and control information. The graphical mark alone does not establish the current rating, breaking capacity or trip settings.

Drawing use: SLD / Schematic
Application: Power distribution
Reference family: IEC / IEEE / ANSI

A distinction that matters

A disconnector provides isolation; it is not automatically a fault-interrupting circuit breaker. Check published device capabilities.

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