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DIN EN 894-2 E : 2009

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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ERGONOMICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF DISPLAYS AND CONTROL ACTUATORS - PART 2: DISPLAYS
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
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 Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 2006/42/EC

Provides guidance on the selection, design and location of displays to avoid potential ergonomic hazards associated with their use. Also specifies ergonomics requirements and covers visual, audible and tactile displays.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DIN 33413-1 E. (07/2002)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 894-2:1997+A1:2008 Identical

IEC 61310-2:2007 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 2: Requirements for marking
EN 61310-2:2008 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 2: Requirements for marking
EN 614-1:2006+A1:2009 Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and general principles
EN 292-1 : 1991 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - BASIC CONCEPTS, GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGN - BASIC TERMINOLOGY, METHODOLOGY
ISO 7731:2003 Ergonomics Danger signals for public and work areas Auditory danger signals
EN 292-2 : 91 AMD 1 95 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - BASIC CONCEPTS, GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR DESIGN - TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES AND SPECIFICATION
IEC 61310-1:2007 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals
EN 457 : 1992 SAFETY OF MACHINERY - AUDITORY DANGER SIGNALS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN AND TESTING
EN 61310-1:2008 Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals

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