Insert symbols

Let's insert the main circuit symbols next. While doing that, follow the command line instructions (Tab and F8).

Do the following:

1. Open the Symbols window by clicking Symbols in the Devices group. The window stays open on the screen until you choose to close it.

2. Select Motors.

3. Insert the 3-phase motor symbol by double-clicking it, or by right-clicking it and selecting Insert symbol to drawing:

   

   Note: When you insert a symbol on a wire, the program cuts the wire. Wire information is also removed.

4. Enter M01 as the motor symbol ID, and click OK.

   

5. Remove the extra lines from the drawing.

   

6. In the Symbols window, select Safety switch and insert the safety switch symbol:

   

7. Enter Q10 as the safety switch symbol ID, and click OK.

8. In the Symbols window, select Contactors and insert the contactor symbol:

   

9. Enter Q01 as the contactor symbol ID, and click OK.

10. Insert another symbol into the drawing, and enter Q02 as the ID.
    

    Tip: To insert the same symbol again, you do not need to go to the symbol menu. Instead, right-click to insert it.

11. In the symbol selection window, select Protective devices and insert the protective device symbol:

    

12. Enter Q11 as the protective device symbol ID, and click OK.

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