Sub-committee 3C:
Graphical symbols for use on equipment
Scope
Standardization in the field of graphical symbols for the human interaction with equipment regarding methods and rules.
Included:
– Basic design rules for graphical symbols.
– The design of graphical symbols for particular applications.
Graphical symbols for use on equipment are primarily intended to:
– identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (e.g. a control or display);
– indicate a functional state (e.g. on, off, alarm);
– designate connections (e.g. terminals, filling points for materials);
– provide information on packaging (e.g. identification of contents, instructions for handling);
– provide instruction for the operation of the equipment (e.g. limitations of use).
Horisontal function:
Basic design rules for graphical symbols and the design of graphical symbols for particular applications