Drawings, symbols and scales Flashcards
Describe an architectural plan/as fitted drawing
Most likely to be encountered by an installation electrician They show the layout of the building and position of accessories and equipment Will show a scale drawing of all equipment and allow a designer to determine materiel requirements for a job The electrician will use scale architectural plans to position equipment in real size accordingly
Describe a circuit diagram
A circuit diagram is a representation of a circuit arrangement that permits an easier understanding of how the circuit works
Describe a wiring diagram
A wiring diagram shows how a circuit is actually wired in practice. Can make it harder to understand how the circuit functions
Describe a block diagram
A block diagram does not show individual conductors or cables but the sequence of equipment instead
Describe schematic diagrams
Similar to circuit diagrams in that they show how a system works rather than how it is wired Generally used on larger control systems as they can make fault finding much simpler
What is a bar chart used for?
A bar chart is most commonly used for planning the sequence of works Can aid in allocation of labour and ordering of material to be carried out
What is this type of drawing?
An archetectural drawing
What is this type of drawing?
A block diagram
What is this type of drawing?
A circuit diagram
What is this type of drawing?
A Bar chart
What is this type of drawing?
A Schematic diagram
What is this type of drawing?
A Wiring diagram
What is this electrical symbol?
Consumer control unit
What is this electrical symbol?
Cooker unit
What is this electrical symbol?
Flourescent Light
What is this electrical symbol?
Fuse or circuit breaker
What is this electrical symbol?
Fused connection socket
What is this electrical symbol?
Fused switch socket outlet
What is this electrical symbol?
Incandescent Light
What is this electrical symbol?
Incadescent Light
What is this electrical symbol?
Integrated meter
What is this electrical symbol?
Intermediate switch
What is this electrical symbol?
Intermediate switch
What is this electrical symbol?
A one way switch
What is this electrical symbol?
A Pull chord switch
What is this electrical symbol?
A switched socket outlet
What is this electrical symbol?
Two way switch
What is this electrical symbol?
An unswitched socket outlet
What is this electrical symbol?
A wall light
