# Spotlight plan mark

Canonical URL: https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/iec-spotlight-plan-mark
Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-28
Lookup label: SPT
Drawing use: GA
Reference families: IEC

## Symbol convention

Convention: IEC
Form: Spotlight
IEC 60617 installation-plan style (architectural and topographical installation symbols); independently drawn, not certified IEC geometry or a database identifier.

Plan mark for a directional spotlight, drawn as a luminaire with a beam arrow showing aiming direction.

## In plain English

### What does Spotlight plan mark mean?

Spotlights are drawn with a luminaire mark and a short arrow or beam lines showing aim. On retail and gallery plans the arrow tells the installer where to point the head on commissioning, saving a separate aiming schedule for simple projects.

### A simple example

Spotlights may be on tracks, recessed adjustable housings or surface mounts. The tag identifies which, and the beam angle sets how tightly the light is concentrated. The arrow shows approximate aiming only, not tilt angle or beam spread.

### What the drawings help you do

Follow the arrow for aiming direction. Check whether the spotlight is on a track. A floodlight spreads wide light over an area; a spotlight concentrates a narrow beam on an object.

### This particular reference

Plan mark for a directional spotlight, drawn as a luminaire with a beam arrow showing aiming direction. A floodlight spreads wide light over an area; a spotlight concentrates a narrow beam on an object.

### Terms

- Rating: A value stating the conditions for which equipment is specified.
- Schematic: A drawing showing function and connections rather than physical appearance.

Concept diagram: Identify the device and form → Read the connections and state → Check the equipment reference
A guide to reading this reference. The original symbol illustration and its drawing notes appear below; these boxes are not a wiring diagram.

- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/)


## What it represents

Spotlights are drawn with a luminaire mark and a short arrow or beam lines showing aim. On retail and gallery plans the arrow tells the installer where to point the head on commissioning, saving a separate aiming schedule for simple projects.
Spotlights may be on tracks, recessed adjustable housings or surface mounts. The tag identifies which, and the beam angle sets how tightly the light is concentrated. The arrow shows approximate aiming only, not tilt angle or beam spread.

## How to read it

- Follow the arrow for aiming direction.
- Check whether the spotlight is on a track.

## Information to show or reference

- Tag beam angle.
- Show aiming arrow.
- Identify mounting type.

## Important distinction

A floodlight spreads wide light over an area; a spotlight concentrates a narrow beam on an object.

## Facts

- Graphic cue: Beam arrow from the luminaire
- Key data: Beam angle
- Exact standard graphic: Not reproduced here; confirm the form against IEC 60617 and the project legend

## Public references

- [IEC graphical symbols for diagrams](https://tc3.iec.ch/tc-activity/graphical-symbols-for-diagrams/) — IEC. IEC graphical symbol context for installation plans; independently drawn here.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.