In electrical circuit schematics, a normally open pressure switch is represented by which of the symbols shown in the illustration? EL-0059
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 2
Symbol 2 represents a normally open (NO) pressure switch. The symbol features a standard switch contact with a pressure-actuated diaphragm or bellows element drawn below the terminal line, indicating it closes upon rising pressure, a common component in marine machinery monitoring.
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