What is the meaning of this electrical symbol?

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The discussion focuses on understanding specific electrical symbols in schematics, particularly a symbol representing a type of contact associated with relay coils. The user identifies a symbol that is frequently connected to relay coils with a dashed line and seeks clarification on its meaning. Additionally, the user mentions using a similar symbol for a 2-pin header in their schematics. The inquiry emphasizes the need for visual examples to enhance comprehension of these symbols.

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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?
 
I use that for two pin header.
 

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