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ICDoor intercom station symbol: original educational illustration
IEC

Door intercom station symbol

Door intercom stations combine a loudspeaker, microphone and call button, and sometimes a camera, at a building entry. Plans draw a box with combined loudspeaker and microphone marks, tagged IC or DS, beside the door.

Drawing use
GA
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Intercom station. IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

A distinction that matters

A combined loudspeaker and microphone symbol is a component; this marks a complete entry station.

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HAN1B8Combined loudspeaker and microphone: original educational illustration
IEC

Combined loudspeaker and microphone

This representation identifies an electroacoustic device serving loudspeaker and microphone roles.

Drawing use
Schematic
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer
Form evidence
Combined loudspeaker and microphone. Autodesk IEC-60617 Symbol Preview — Electroacoustic annunciation forms; vendor family reference, not certified IEC geometry or database identifier.

A distinction that matters

Two acoustic roles do not imply simultaneous two-way operation.

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Original educational previews. Follow the source references on each full entry for the appropriate standard or selected product.

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