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Indian Standard
GUIDE FOR PREPARATION OF DIAGRAMS,
CHARTS AND TABLES FOR
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
PART V

INTERCONNECTION

Electrotechnid

Standards

DIAGRAMS

Sectional

AND

Committee,

TABLES

ETDC

Rcfiresenfing

BharatBijleeLtd, Bombay; u&Rotating

Sectional Committee,

MCdCtS
SHRI H. V. BADRINATH
;yAVS

of Communications, New Delhi

National Physical Laboratory (CSIR), New Delhi
National Test House, Calcutta
Conductors
&
Cables
Sectional Commitke,
ETDC 32, IS1
Switchgear & Controlgear Sectional Committee,
ETDC 17, IS1
Indian
Electrical
Manufacturers
Association,

KB&z

. .

_tiar V. S. BHATIA
w.

Machinery
15, IS1

WirelessPlanning-& Co-ordination Wing, Ministry

SHRI M. R. BHAT

SHRI v.

ETDC

cHEMauaxcAa

SHRI R. M. NANAVATI (Alternate)

Ministry of Defence (DGI)
BRIG N. DAYAL
LT.COL S. S. SWGHAL (Alternate)
Central Electricity
Authority
(Department
of
DIRECTOR(TED)
Power), Ministry of Energy
DEPUTY DIRECTOR (TED) (Altmzate)
Directorate
General
of Posts & Telegraphs
GENERAL MANAGER
(Ministry of Communications), New Delhi
DIRECTOR(TAANSMIISSION)
(Alternate)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Bhopal
SHRI K. C. KAUL
Electronics & Radar Development Establishment
COL C. D. MALANEY
(Ministry of Defence), Bangalore
Snar V. L. &TRY (Al&mate)
Electronic
Equipment
Sectional
Committee,
SHRI S. N. MITRA
LTDC 4, IS1
General Nomenclature & Symbols Subcommittee,
PROP R. C. NARAY~AN
ETDC 1 : 3, ISI
(Continued on page 2)
0
INDIAN

Co&ri>hht 1977

STANDARDS

INSTITUTION

This publication is protected under the Indian Copyight Act (XIV of 1957) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
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IS : 8270 (l'art
V)-1976
(Continuedfrom Page 1)
Members
SHRI U. K. PATWARDHAN
Sxztu R. I-AH

Represenfing
Transformers Sectional Committee, ETDC 16, IS1
Cen~~~~ti;chemical
Research Institute (CSIR),

SHY I-I. N. VENKOBARAO (Alternate)

Electrical Wiring Accessories Sectional Committee,
SHRX K. N. lRAby\sw~H~
ETDC 44, IS1
Relays Sectional Committee, ETDC 35, IS1
Da T. S. M. RAO
Institution of Engineers (India), Calcutta
DR S. M. SEN
Secondary Cells & Batteries Sectional Committee,
DR H. V. K. UDUPA
ETDC 11. IS1
Semiconductor* Devices 8-z Integrated
Circuits
DR B. H. W~IA
Sectional Committee, LTDC 10, IS1
SHRI S. P. SACHDEV,
Director General, IS1 (Ex-ofi& A4mbn)
Director (Elec t&j
secretwy

SHN JAGDISH Cbi.4rr~n.4

Assistant Director (Elec tech),

General Nomenclature

IS1

and Symbols Subcommittee,

ETDC

1: 3

C0sZXfltr
PROP R. Cl. NARAYAHA~

Delhi College of Engineering,

Delhi

Sxar V. K. BAG
National Physical Laboratory (GSIR), New Delhi
SHRI. V. S. BHATIA
Siemens India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI N. K. JAYARAUAN {dltcmatc)
DEP~JT~DIRXTOR (TBD)
Central Electricity
Authority
(Department
of
Power), Ministry of Energy
SHRI M. N. MAsliu~
of Communications
(Posts
and
Department
Telegraphs Board), New Delhi
Srlnr S. RA~XABIIADRAN
Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi
SHRI N. C. TANDAN
Voltas Limited, Bombay

IS : 8270 (Part I) - 1976

Indian Standard
GUIDE FOR PREPARATION OF DIAGRAMS,
CHARTS AND TABLES FOR
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
PART V

INTERCONNECTION

0.
0.1 This Indian
Institution
on
Electrotechnical
Electrotechnical

DIAGRAMS

AND

TABLES

FOREWORD

Standard (Part V) was adopted by the Indian Standards

14 December
1976, after the draft finalized by the
Standards Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Division Council.

0.2 A number of standards have been published on graphical symbols

for use on diagrams in the field of electrotechnology (see various parts of
IS : 2032*).
After having covered most of the needs for graphical symbols,
with the exception of those for new fields of electrotechnology still under
consideration, it has been found advisable to supplement the Indian
Standards on graphical symbols with standards for the preparation of
diagrams.
0.3 This standard includes definitions and classification of diagrams,
charts and tables; guiding principles for use and combination of graphical
symbols; guiding principles for preparation of diagrams; guidingprinciples
for supplementing or replacing diagrams by charts and tables; item
designation; etc.
0.4 This standard is being brought out in five parts as follows:
Part I
Part II

Definitions and classification

I tern designations

Part III

General

Part IV
Part V

Circuit ~diagrams
Interconnection diagrams and tables

requirements

for diagrams

0.5 This standard lays down guidelines for preparation

diagrams and tables.
*Graphical

symbols used in electrotechnology.

of interconnection

lS : 8270 (Part V) - 1976

0.6 Some of the methods

used in the figures in this standard are similar to

These figures, however, are only examples
those given in IS : 55%1970*.
and are not intended to 1~~ recommendations
for the choice of designation
and marking method.
Also, in these examples, item designations
forcables and conductors are
shown in accordance
with IS : 8270 (Part II)-19767
(with letters X and W
However, in accordance
with IS : 8270 (Part II)according to Table 1).
1976t other designations may be used. Specially in diagrams showing only
cables, a numerical
designation
for each cable is generally sufficient (this
is in fact the minimum designation
foreseen in IS: 8270 (Part II)-19767).
0.7 While preparing this standard, assistance has been derived from IEC Pub
113-5
(~1975) Diagrams,
charts,
tables : Part 5 Preparation
of interconnection diagrams and tables issued by the International
Elpctrotechnical
Commission.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard (Part V) lays down the guidelines
interconnection
diagrams and tables.

for the preparation

of

2. OBJECT

2.1 Interconnection

diagrams and tables provide information

on the exThey are used
ternal electrical connections
between units of equipment.
as an aid in the fabrication ofwiring harnesses and for maintenance
purposes.
2.1.1 Information
on the internal connections
in units is not normally
included, but references to the appropriate
circuit or wiring diagrams may
be provided.
2.1.2 The diagrams may employ single or multiline representation
and
may be combined with or replaced by tables provided clarity is maintained.
The latter are recommended
when the number of interconnections
is large.
3. INTERCONNECTION

DIAGRAMS

3.1 Layout -

Interconnection
diagrams employ straight lines and simple
outlines - squares, circles or rectangles - to depict equipment
items. The
connections between the units are symbolized by lines which may represent
individual
wires or complete cables.
The diagrams should be arranged
so that the lines may be drawn in a simple and logical manner between the
various points of termination.
Views

should

be shown

as though all connections

were in one plane.

*Guide for marking of insulated conductors.

tGuide for preparation of diagrams, charts and tables for electrotechnology: Part II
Item

designation.

IS : 82iO Part

V) - 1976

Where practicable the sequence and arrangement of rhe equipment s>-mbols

on the diagram should depict the physical arrangrmrnt of the installation.
A location diagram should support the interconnection information if 111~
rrlative location of such items as terminals or connectors is not clear.
Fig. 1 is an rxample of a simple interconnection
r*-PANEL

r- ---l
i

A:

PANNCL B

diagram.

L. 1 1-l
;

7
5

3L125

w2

II
w3
II

3x1.5

2x1,5

FIG. 1

SIMPLEINTERCONNECTION
DIAGRAM

3.2 Identification
3.2.1 Units of Equipment - The outline representing each item should he
suitably identified, for example, by a functional title or item designation.
3.2.2 Connectors- Thesymbol for each connector should also be identified, for example, by item designation.
Such identification is not required
if the connector forms part of a cable assembly separately designated in the
interconnection information, or if it is of a type covered by an explanatory
note.
3.2.2.1 Cable assembly information may be shown on the diagram
together Tvith identification of connecting assemblies, adaptors, cable clampc,
etc, and any special assembly instructions which are required.
3.2.3 Connector Contacts - Contact symbols should be identified by:
a) either markings on the actual connector,
b) or designations in associated documents,
c) or arbitrary designations explained in the interconnection informa-tion.
may be depicted by symbols or the inter3.2.4 lerminals -Terminals
connecting lines may be terminated at the item outline. In either case
each point of termination should be identified by:
a} either a marking on the actual equipment,
5

IS : 8270 (Part V) - 1976

11) or a designation
c) or an arbitrary
information.

in associated documents,
designation explained in

the

interconnection

3.2.5 Conductors - The line representing each conductor (either individual

or in a cable) should be identified:
a) either by a marking or colour coding on the actual conductor;
b) or by a code assigned on an overall system basis, explained on the
diagram or in supporting documentation;
c) or in any other suitable manner.
32.5.1

Such identification

may not be needed in some cases.

3.2.5.2 Supplementary information such as conductor function,

length, screening and voltage rating, may be included.

size,

3.2.6 Cables - The line representing each cable may be identified by the
marking on the actual cable, type designation, item designation, or otherwise.
3.2.6.1

Supplementary

information

may be included as in 3.2.5.

3.3 Types of Diagram

3.3.1 hdividual
Conductor Refireseutation - Each individual
conductor
between equipment items should be represented by a separate line as shown
in Fig. 2.
PANEL E

pAN:LD

46

FIG. 2

TNDIVIDVALCONDUCTORREPRESEST-ATION

3.3.1.1 Apart from small gaps to accommodate

identification
supplementary information the lines may be drawn in full between
appropriate terminations as in Fig. 3.

or
the

3.3.1.2 Groups of hnes having the same destination may be replaced

by a single line for some part of their length provided corresponding ends
are suitably designated (see Fig. 4). This method should be used to simplify
diagrams which otherwise would contain a large number of lines which
would be difficult to follow.
3.3.1.3 The method may be extended by branching the single line
where groups of lines have different destinations.
In such cases information
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IS : 8270 (Part V) - 1976

on the other end termination may usefully be shown at both ends of every
he representing an individual connection (see Fig. 5).

FIG. 3

~[DENTIFICATION

ANQ

SUPPLEME~NTARY
INFORMATION
REPRESENTATION

IN INDIVIDUALC~NLWCTOR

--rJnsv-

FIG. 4

GROWS

OF

LINES HAVINGSAME DESTINATION

-WI-X2
\

UNIT

UNIT 1

75--ZXl:A76--zXl:I3rMPLlFlER

77--2X2:ATel--2X2:8-

COMPUTER

79-zxz:c-

=Wl-x3/

FIG. 5

GROUPSOF LINES HAVING DIFFERENTDE~XINATIONS

7

Is : 6270 (Part V) - 1976

3.3.1.4 Repeated
as in Fig. 6.

information

at the ends may generally

be omitted

=Wl-x2
UNIT 2
-75-A.A
;;:j

X21

77-,

?0-

1 x3

?9-

COMPUTEFi

FIG. 6

I!

=Wl-x3

=Wl-Xl

OMITTING REPEATED INFORMATION

Alternatively, it is possible to omit the individual lines for most of their

length provided corresponding ends are suitably identified and information
on remote end destination is included (see Fig. 7).

r-----1
PANEL

l:

.---_

j
1

'
I

PANEL.C

__.i

n3b

70 PANEL

AJTlSV
Wl
! 2x1.5

w3
TO PA-NEL B

w21

1WZ

3X1.5
FIG. 7

OMITTING A LARGE PORTION OF INDIVIDUAL LINES

3.32 Re&resentation of Cables and Other Multiconductor Assemblies - Each

multiconductor assembly (cable, conductors in sheath, etc) connecting the
various items of equipment should be represented by a single line (see Fig. 8).
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IS : 8270 (Part V) - 1976

Lines representing multiconductor assemblies may be omitted for part
of their length provided the residual ends are identified and opposite end
destinations are given.
UNIT 3

FIG. 8

CABLES AND OTHER MULTI-CONDUCTOR ASSEMBLIES

4. INTERCONNECTION

TABLES

4.1 The information given by interconnection diagrams may conveniently

1~ giwn lq- tabuiar listing.
Usually each line of information relates to
an individual connection.
Tl le information relating to all connections to a
given unit may be presented on sequential lines of this table.
the information
may be listed in circuit order.
4.1.1 Ihe details of tabular arrangement
nces of each case.
The basic data should

Alternatively,

will depend on the circumstainclude information

regarding

IS : 8270 (Part V) - 1976

Because so many
the connection points and about the- conductor.
factory variants are possible no examples are shown in this standard.
4.15
Tables
showing :

should be supplemented
location

with equipment

layout information

the relative

b)

the terminal arrangement

and identification
of unmarked terminals.
The data should show a wiring side view of the terminal arrangement.
A left-to-right
and top-to-bottom
sequence assignment
of
terminal identification
is recommended,

special wiring
c>any
tabular information

d)

of all portions

satis-

of the equipment,

arrangements
which
alone, and

the paths of cable harnesses

mined.

may not be conveyed

when such paths are not readily

10

with
deter-