NEN EN 894-2 : 1997 + A1 2008
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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ERGONOMICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF DISPLAYS AND CONTROL ACTUATORS - PART 2: DISPLAYS
12-01-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 Operator
3.2 Work task
3.3 Work equipment
3.4 Signal
3.5 Display
3.6 Digital display
3.7 Alphanumeric display
3.8 Analogue display
3.9 Symbols
3.10 Perception
4 Visual displays
4.1 Requirements for detection of visual displays
4.1.1 Positioning the display
4.1.2 Functional relationships between the
display and the operator
4.1.3 Environmental factors
4.1.4 Other conditions to observe for
facilitating signal detection
4.2 Requirements for identification of visual displays
4.2.1 Symbols used for displays
4.2.2 Digital displays
4.2.3 Analogue displays
4.2.4 Choice of scales for analogue displays
4.2.5 Choice of displays in relation to
different types of tasks
4.2.6 Grouping displays
4.3 Requirements for interpretation of visual
displays
5 Auditory displays
5.1 Requirements for detection of auditory displays
5.2 Requirements for identification of auditory
displays
5.3 Requirements for interpretation of auditory
displays
6 Tactile displays
6.1 Requirements for detection of tactile displays
6.2 Requirements for identification of tactile
displays
6.3 Requirements for interpretation of tactile
displays
Annex A (informative) Shape of digits
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
Standard and the EU Directory for Machinery
Provides guidance on the selection, design and location of displays to avoid potential ergonomic hazards associated with their use. It also specifies ergonomics requirements and covers visual, audible and tactile displays.
DevelopmentNote |
1997 Edition Re-Issued in November 2008 and incorporates AMD 1 2008. (11/2008)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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Status |
Current
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Standards | Relationship |
UNI EN 894-2 : 2009 | Identical |
UNE-EN 894-2:1997 | Identical |
EN 894-2:1997+A1:2008 | Identical |
SN EN 894-2+A1:2009 | Identical |
I.S. EN 894-2:1997 | Identical |
BS EN 894-2 : 1997 | Identical |
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