What is the meaning of this electrical symbol?

In summary, the conversation discusses a symbol used in electrical schematics and the confusion surrounding its meaning, particularly in relation to its use with a relay coil and a 2-pin header. The speaker is seeking clarification on the type of contact the symbol represents and requests an example of the symbol being used in a schematic.
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Hi,

I am trying to get up to speed on electrical schematics and how to read them and I am getting stuck with a particular symbol. I understand that the following symbol represents a link;

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However, I cannot seem to find what the following one means?
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I believe that it is meant to represent some form of contact as I always see it connected to the symbol for a relay coil with a dashed line. The issue I am having is that I would like to know what sort of contact it is meant to represent please?
 
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On my schematics, the 2nd figure is used for a 2-pin header. Can you post a schematic where these symbols are being used?
 
  • #3
I use that for two pin header.
 

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