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  • CSA Z431 : 2012

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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  08-08-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2015

    Publisher:  Canadian Standards Association

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    FOREWORD
    INTRODUCTION
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Coding principles
    5 Application requirements
    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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    Sets up general rules for assigning particular meanings to certain visual, acoustic and tactile indications in order to: - increase the safety of persons, property and/or the environment through the safe monitoring and control of the equipment or process; - facilitate the proper monitoring, control and maintenance of the equipment or process; - facilitate the rapid recognition of control conditions and actuator positions.

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    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed EN
    Publisher Canadian Standards Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    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
    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
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