ResourcesPower system single-line symbols (IEC 60617)
Load, capacitive symbol (DWG block)
Load, capacitive is a ready-to-use AutoCAD block named PWR_LOAD_CAP in the Power system single-line symbols (IEC 60617), group “Motors and loads”. It carries 10 attributes, 2 of them visible, so it works in equipment lists and DATAEXTRACTION exports.

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Block details
| Block name | PWR_LOAD_CAP |
|---|---|
| Library | Power system single-line symbols (IEC 60617) |
| Group | Motors and loads |
| Standard | IEC 60617 |
| Attributes | 10 attributes, 2 visible |
Attributes
Visible on the drawing: TAG, POWER_KW.
Hidden, they carry the data for schedules: VOLTAGE, POWER_FACTOR, STARTING, SERVICE, MANUFACTURER, MODEL, REMARKS, DESC.
How to use it
- Download the ZIP and unzip it. It holds one DWG with the block PWR_LOAD_CAP.
- Open the DWG and copy the block into your drawing, or insert it from the DWG with INSERT.
- Double-click a copy to fill in the tag and the other attributes.
The symbol is our own drawing after the common form of IEC 60617, not a certified copy. The library page explains how the symbols relate to the standard.
Names in other languages
The same symbol under its name in the other site languages.
- English
- Load, capacitive
- Simplified Chinese
- 容性负载
- Traditional Chinese
- 容性負載
- Japanese
- 容量性負荷
- Korean
- 용량성 부하
- German
- Kapazitive Last
- French
- Charge capacitive
- Italian
- Carico capacitivo
- Spanish
- Carga capacitiva











