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CSBBA

Symbols

Cable sheath both-end bonding arrangement

Shows the assigned earth bonds at both ends of the documented cable sheath circuit. Earthing and lightning interfaces identify the connections between equipment metalwork, primary protection devices and the station earthing network. Their electrical purpose differs from their physical conductor route or electrode geometry.

Drawing use

Schematic

Application

Power distribution

Reference family

Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

Circulating sheath currents require assessment. 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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E

IEC

Earth electrode

The earth electrode symbol marks a rod, plate, tape or foundation electrode that makes contact with the general mass of the earth. It appears on earthing diagrams and site layouts, often numbered so that individual electrodes can be tested and recorded.

Drawing use

SLD / GA

Application

Connections & wiring

Reference family

IEC

Form evidence

Earth electrode. Independent IEC-context illustration; not certified IEC geometry.

A distinction that matters

An earth electrode is the physical contact with soil; an earth connection symbol is any connection to the earthing system.

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