Battery symbol
Also called Cell, DC supply
A battery of cells: each pair of a long and a short plate is one cell. The long plate is positive.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617
What the battery symbol means
A battery of cells: each pair of a long and a short plate is one cell. The long plate is positive.
ANSI and IEC symbols
Where you see it
DC supplies, UPS and backup power, and portable equipment.
What is written next to it
On a schematic, the battery usually carries its designator, voltage and capacity, such as BT1 24 V 100 Ah.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the battery symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: Alternating long and short plates. A single pair is one cell. In IEC 60617: The same long and short plates.
Is the battery symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.
Where is a battery used?
DC supplies, UPS and backup power, and portable equipment.
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