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NBN EN 894-2 : 1997 + A1 2009

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SAFETY OF MACHINERY - ERGONOMICS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DESIGN OF DISPLAYS AND CONTROL ACTUATORS - PART 2: DISPLAYS
Published date

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

Advises on the selection, design and location of displays for avoiding potential ergonomic hazards connected with their use. It defines ergonomics requirements and describes visual, audible and tactile displays. Applicable to displays used in machinery for occupational and private use.

DevelopmentNote
97 Edition Re-Issued in March 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (03/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Belgian Standards
Status
Current

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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