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IEC

Pole-mounted luminaire plan mark

Pole-mounted luminaires for car parks, roads and sites are drawn on site plans as a small circle or square for the pole base with the luminaire on an arm. The pole height and fitting type are tagged, and the cable route between poles is shown.

Drawing use: GA
Application: Installation & communications
Reference family: IEC
Form evidence: Pole luminaire. 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 wall-mounted luminaire fixes to a building; this form stands on its own pole.

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IEC

Floodlight plan mark

Floodlights for yards, sports areas, facades and car parks are drawn as a luminaire mark with diverging beam lines, showing a wide spread. The aiming direction is shown by the beam and mounting height is noted.

Drawing use: GA
Application: Installation & communications
Reference family: IEC
Form evidence: Floodlight. 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 spotlight has a single narrow beam arrow; a floodlight shows a diverging beam.

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