Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Coding principles
   4.1 General
   4.2 Visual codes
        4.2.1 Coding by colours
        4.2.2 Coding by shapes and/or position
        4.2.3 Coding by changing of characteristics
              over time
   4.3 Acoustic codes
   4.4 Tactile codes
5 Application requirements
   5.1 Indication modes
   5.2 Actuation modes
        5.2.1 Non-illuminated actuators
        5.2.2 Illuminated actuators
        5.2.3 Actuators as a part of pictorial
              presentation on a video display screen
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

Abstract

Gives general rules for assigning particular meanings to certain visual, acoustic and tactile indications to increase the safety of persons, property and environment; facilitate the proper monitoring, control and maintenance of the equipment and to facilitate the rapid recognition of control conditions and actuator positions.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 16