J2221_201905 Standardized Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams

Reaffirmed

05/16/2019

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This SAE Recommended Practice identifies graphic symbols used in electrical circuit diagrams. The symbols aid troubleshooting electrical systems.
Rationale
Content
Industry adoption of this symbol convention will aid in the understanding of electrical circuits by engineers, OEM suppliers, service technicians and the industry generally. Standardization will mitigate misinterpretation within the industry.
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The benefits of standardization are:
  • The symbols can be used universally.
  • Communication of electrical information is enhanced.
  • The symbols are supported by text annotations for identification and operating notes.
  • The symbols can display clearly on electronic display monitors and can be printed legibly.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/J2221_201905
Pages
32
Citation
SAE International Technical Standard, Standardized Symbols for Electrical Circuit Diagrams, SAE Standard J2221_201905, Reaffirmed May 2019, Revised September 2014, Issued June 1998, https://doi.org/10.4271/J2221_201905.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
May 16, 2019
Product Code
J2221_201905
Content Type
Technical Standard
Status
Reaffirmed
Language
English

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