IEC symbols

You can see different IEC symbols on the system. Each image has a specific meaning in the context of operating a plasma cutting system.

The following symbols can appear on the data plate, control labels, and switches.

IEC symbol for direct current (DC)
Direct current (DC)
IEC symbol for alternating current (AC)
Alternating current (AC)
IEC symbol for plasma torch cutting
Plasma torch cutting
IEC symbol for gouging
Gouging
IEC symbol for AC input power connection
AC input power connection
IEC symbol for ground
The terminal for the external protective (earth) (PE) conductor
Power ON symbol
Power is ON
Power OFF symbol
Power is OFF
IEC symbol for 1-phase inverter-based power source IEC symbol for 3-phase inverter-based power source
A 1-phase or 3-phase inverter-based power source
IEC symbol for volt/amperage curve "drooping" characteristic
Volt/amperage curve, “drooping” characteristic