NFPA naming convention for device tags

[Anonymous]

I have an extensive JIC1 library that I do not want to lose. What I am looking for is the Family code and/or TAG conventions that changed when going from JIC1 to NFPA. Is there a cross-reference list between the two? For example MOT to MTR. I am having a hard time finding any documentation on the changes from JIC1 to NFPA. It's frustrating to say the least. Thank you in advance.

[dougmcalexander · Accepted solution]

There is no crossreference.  The NFPA library was created from NFPA-79.  The class designation letters come from the table in Annex-E of NFPA-79. The graphical portion of the symbols are the same as the JIC125 symbols, since both standards reference ANSI Y32.2 for the appearance of the symbols. If you prefer to use the JIC library instead of NFPA, but still prefer NFPA class designations, you can employ the wd_fam.dat method.  I explain this on the Tips and Tricks page at www.ecadconsultant.com under the section entitled, "Understanding some of the various support files used by AutoCAD® Electrical".