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ISOLocal isolator plan mark: original educational illustration
IEC

Local isolator plan mark

Local isolators are placed within sight of motors, air-conditioning units, pumps and fans so maintenance staff can isolate and lock the supply. Plans draw a small switch box with an isolation mark or the letters ISO beside the equipment it serves, sometimes with a lock indication.

Drawing use
GA
Application
Installation & communications
Reference family
IEC
Form evidence
Isolating switch, installation plan. 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 switched socket outlet is not an isolator; this plan mark designates an isolation-rated device.

Full reference
SDSwitch-disconnector: original educational illustration
Symbols

Switch-disconnector

A switch-disconnector combines operational switching with an isolation function. Its designation should distinguish it from a disconnector that is not intended to interrupt load current.

Drawing use
SLD / Schematic
Application
Power distribution
Reference family
IEC / Manufacturer

A distinction that matters

A load-break switch is not automatically a switch-disconnector; isolation suitability must be documented.

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