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CSA Z431 : 2012

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-08-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2016

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
Bibliography

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.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
88
ProductNote
Reconfirmed EN
PublisherName
Canadian Standards Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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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