What is BS 3238-2 - Symbols for servo-mechanisms about?
BS 3238-2 is the second part of the BS 3238 multi-series that discusses the graphical symbols for components of servo-mechanisms.
BS 3238-2 tabulates graphical symbols for general servo-mechanisms and is the second section of a publication prepared to serve as a companion standard to BS 1523, “Glossary of terms used in automatic controlling and regulating systems”
Who is BS 3238-2 - Symbols for servo-mechanisms for?
BS 3238-2 on graphical symbols for components of servo-mechanisms is useful for:
- Programmers of error sensing devices
- Manufacturers of error sensing devices
- Installers of error sensing devices
- Control engineers
Why should you use BS 3238-2 - Symbols for servo-mechanisms?
Servo-mechanisms are error sensing devices or systems consisting of three basic components like a controlled device, an output sensor, and a feedback system. These components are comprised of various sub-items which could cause confusion while operating or installing these mechanisms. To reduce this confusion a proper designation system is required.
BS 3238-2 provides you with diagrams that show all the interconnections of the servo-mechanism and convey the principle of functioning of the mechanism in reasonable detail. BS 3238-2 uses simple types of symbols for use in block diagrams which are often required to facilitate an explanation of the system.
Overall, BS 3238-2 standardizes the graphical symbols for a large number of the components of servo-mechanisms.
