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Buzzer symbol

Also called Sounder, Horn, Alarm

An audible signal device: a half circle with a flat base.

Buzzer symbol, ANSI / IEEE 315ANSI / IEEE
Buzzer symbol, IEC 60617IEC 60617

What the buzzer symbol means

An audible signal device: a half circle with a flat base.

ANSI and IEC symbols

ANSI / IEEE 315

A half circle on a flat base.

ANSI SVG
IEC 60617

Buzzer. The same half circle.

IEC SVG

Where you see it

Alarm and warning signals on panels and machines.

Frequently asked questions

What does the buzzer symbol look like?

On ANSI drawings: A half circle on a flat base. In IEC 60617: The same half circle.

Is the buzzer symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?

Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.

Where is a buzzer used?

Alarm and warning signals on panels and machines.

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