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    I.S. EN 60073:2002

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    BASIC AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES FOR MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE, MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION - CODING PRINCIPLES FOR INDICATION DEVICES AND ACTUATORS

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Coding principles
      4.1 General
      4.2 Visual codes
          4.2.1 Coding by colours
          4.2.2 Coding by shapes and/or position
          4.2.3 Coding by changing of characteristics
          over time
      4.3 Acoustic codes
      4.4 Tactile codes
    5 Application requirements
      5.1 Indication modes
      5.2 Actuation modes
          5.2.1 Non-illuminated actuators
          5.2.2 Illuminated actuators
          5.2.3 Actuators as a part of pictorial
                presentation an a video display screen
    Annex A (normative) Special requirements for mechanical
            indicators
    Annex B (informative) Example for the application of
            indication coding (using colours)
    Annex C (informative) Examples of visual, acoustic and
            tactile codes
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    Includes general rules for assigning particular meanings to certain visual, acoustic and tactile indications.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 60050-721:1991 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 721: Telegraphy, facsimile and data communication
    IEC 60050-441:1984 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses
    IEC 60204-1:2016 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
    IEC 60050-845:1987 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 845: Lighting
    EN 60447:2004 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Actuating principles
    ISO/IEC Guide 51:2014 Safety aspects Guidelines for their inclusion in standards
    IEC 60447:2004 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Actuating principles
    ISO 11429:1996 Ergonomics System of auditory and visual danger and information signals
    IEC GUIDE 104:2010 The preparation of safety publications and the use of basic safety publications and group safety publications
    IEC 61310-1:2007 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals
    ISO 8201:1987 Acoustics Audible emergency evacuation signal
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    ISO 3864:1984 Safety colours and safety signs
    EN 61310-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals
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