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Electrical symbols

Standby Power — Meaning & Usage

The broken-circle power symbol identifies a standby control or position.

Reference authority
IEC symbols — OMRON reference glossary
Programme / market
International
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The broken-circle power symbol identifies a standby control or position. Match the control label to the equipment’s actual function.

Before using this resource

  1. Match the control label to the equipment’s actual function.
  2. Match the symbol, any accompanying value and the applicable market to the approved product or packaging specification.
  3. Keep the source reference and selected artwork with the proof for the final reviewer.

A detail worth checking

Standby is not necessarily complete disconnection from the electrical supply.

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Useful to know

What should I check before using Standby Power?

Standby is not necessarily complete disconnection from the electrical supply. Match the control label to the equipment’s actual function.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

This image is an identification reference. Use the responsible organisation’s current specification and artwork route for production use.

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