1、Basic principles forgraphical symbols foruse on equipment Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registrationBS EN 80416-1:2009raising standards worldwideNO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAWBSI British StandardsNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK imp
2、lementation of EN 80416-1:2009. It isidentical to IEC 80416-1:2008. It supersedes BS EN 80416-1:2002 which iswithdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical CommitteeGEL/3, Documentation and graphical symbols.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be o
3、btained onrequest to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of acontract. Users are responsible for its correct application. BSI 2009ISBN 978 0 580 54437 8IICS 01.080.20BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 80416-1:2009Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer
4、 immunity fromlegal obligations.This British Standard was published under the authority of the StandardsPolicy and Strategy Committee on 31 March 2009. Amendments issued since publicationAmd. No. Date Text affectedEUROPEAN STANDARD EN 80416-1 NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM February 2009 CENELEC Eur
5、opean Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comit Europen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europisches Komitee fr Elektrotechnische Normung Central Secretariat: avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for
6、 CENELEC members. Ref. No. EN 80416-1:2009 E ICS 01.080.01 Supersedes EN 80416-1:2001English version Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registration (IEC 80416-1:2008) Principes de base pour les symboles graphiques utilisables sur
7、le matriel - Partie 1: Cration des symboles graphiques pour enregistrement (CEI 80416-1:2008) Allgemeine Grundlagen fr Graphische Symbole auf Gerten und Einrichtungen - Teil 1: Gestaltung Graphischer Symbole fr die Registrierung (IEC 80416-1:2008) This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 20
8、09-02-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be
9、 obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member. This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
10、 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions. CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembou
11、rg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. BS EN 80416-1:2009EN 80416-1:2009 2 Foreword The text of document 3C/1590/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 80416-1, prepared by SC 3C, Graphical symbols for use on equip
12、ment, of IEC TC 3, Information structures, documentation and graphical symbols, in cooperation with ISO/TC 145/SC 3, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 80416-1 on 2009-02-01. This European Standard supersedes EN 80416-1:2001. EN 80416-1:2009 includes the
13、 following significant technical changes with respect to EN 80416-1:2001: Clause 8 in EN 80416-1:2001 is moved to Clause 4; mandatory requirement for the line width in symbol originals is changed to 2 mm or 4 mm (see 6thparagraph of 7.3); for negation of a graphical symbol, a single diagonal bar is
14、allowed in addition to two diagonal bars at right angles; a new meaning of negation “do not” is allowed; some freedom is given for use of the basic pattern such as for symbol originals to be within the 75 mm square instead of the octagon; Annex A (normative) is newly introduced for provisions on tit
15、le, description and notes; the nature of notes is changed to be purely informative; and Clause 10 in EN 80416-1:2001 is moved to Annex C (informative). The following dates were fixed: latest date by which the EN has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard
16、 or by endorsement (dop) 2009-11-01 latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-02-01 Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC. _ Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 80416-1:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standar
17、d without any modification. In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated: IEC 60027 NOTE Harmonized in EN 60027 series (not modified). IEC 80416-3 NOTE Harmonized as EN 80416-3:2002 (not modified). ISO 31 NOTE ISO 80000 and IEC 80000 are
18、 being harmonized by CEN and CENELEC. ISO 3098 NOTE Harmonized in EN ISO 3098 series (not modified). ISO 81714-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 81714-1:1999 (not modified). _ BS EN 80416-1:2009 3 EN 80416-1:2009 Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international publications with their correspond
19、ing European publications The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. NOTE When an internatio
20、nal publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD applies. Publication Year Title EN/HD Year IEC 60417 Data-base Graphical symbols for use on equipment - - ISO/IEC Guide 71 - 1)Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons a
21、nd persons with disabilities - - ISO/IEC Guide 74 - 1)Graphical symbols - Technical guidelines for the consideration of consumers needs - - ISO 7000 - 1)Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Index and synopsis - - ISO/IEC 80416-2 - 1)Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - P
22、art 2: Form and use of arrows EN 80416-2 2001 2)1) Undated reference. 2)Valid edition at date of issue. BS EN 80416-1:2009 2 80416-1 IEC:2008 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.5 1 Scope.6 2 Normative references .6 3 Terms and definitions .7 4 Creation procedures .8 5 Meaning .8 5.1 Assignment .8 5.2 Orientation
23、 of the graphical symbols8 6 Combination of graphical symbols 9 7 Creation principles .9 7.1 Creation of symbol original9 7.2 Design guidelines10 7.3 Line width10 7.4 Spacing.11 7.5 Angles.11 7.6 Filled areas .11 7.7 Symbol original with arrows.12 7.8 Characters as symbol elements.12 7.9 Negation .1
24、2 7.9.1 Methods of negation 12 7.9.2 Angle of negation 12 7.9.3 Meaning of negation 12 7.9.4 Negation as prohibition12 8 Basic pattern 13 8.1 Structure .13 8.2 Application of the basic pattern .13 8.3 Specification of symbol original .14 Annex A (normative) Title, description and notes 16 Annex B (i
25、nformative) Guidance for the wording of the description for a symbol original .18 Annex C (informative) Designation systems 21 Bibliography22 Figure 1 Graphical symbols in different orientation.9 Figure 2 Example of combination of graphical symbols (IEC 60417-5049: “Television” combined with IEC 604
26、17-5048: “Colour” to give IEC 60417-5050: “Colour television”).9 Figure 3 Basic pattern10 Figure 4 Examples of the use of line width .11 Figure 5 Examples of negation.12 Figure 6 Example of non-permitted line beyond the basic pattern.13 Figure 7 Application examples .14 Figure 8 Example of the graph
27、ical symbol15 BS EN 80416-1:200980416-1 IEC:2008 5 INTRODUCTION A graphical symbol is defined as a visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning used to transmit information independently of language. Graphical symbols are used on equipment for a wide range of purposes. The understanding of
28、such symbols can be improved by consistent design. This is particularly important where families of symbols are used in one location or on similar equipment. Good design also helps to maintain the legibility of symbols when they are reduced to small dimensions for application. Thus, there is a need
29、to standardize the principles for creating graphical symbols for use on equipment to ensure visual clarity, to maintain consistency and thereby to improve recognition. International Standard 80416 is a multi-part standard which provides basic principles and guidelines for the creation of graphical s
30、ymbols for use on equipment (Parts 1 and 2) and also principles and guidelines for adapting registered graphical symbols for use in practice (Parts 3 and 4). This part of the multi-part standard addresses the basic rules used to create graphical symbols for use on equipment, including line widths, n
31、egation elements, and the use of the basic pattern. These design principles should be applied to all graphical symbols for use on equipment. They are required for graphical symbols for registration in IEC 60417 and ISO 7000. It is recommended that symbol originals intended for specific fields of app
32、lication are also published in the appropriate technical product standard. BS EN 80416-1:2009 6 80416-1 IEC:2008 BASIC PRINCIPLES FOR GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS FOR USE ON EQUIPMENT Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registration 1 Scope This part of IEC 80416 provides basic principles and guidelines
33、for the creation of graphical symbols for registration, and provides the key principles and rules for the preparation of title, description and note(s). IEC 80416-1 applies to graphical symbols used: to identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (for example, controls or displays); to indicat
34、e functional states or functions (for example, on, off, alarm); to designate connections (for example, terminals, filling points); to provide information on packaging (for example, identification of content, instructions for handling); to provide instructions for the operation of the equipment (for
35、example, Iimitations of use). IEC 80416-1 does not apply to graphical symbols for: safety signs; use on drawings and diagrams; use in technical documentation of products and in technical product documentation; use for public information. This horizontal standard is primarily intended for use by tech
36、nical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108. One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of horizontal standards in the preparation of its publications. The contents of this horizontal sta
37、ndard will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest ed
38、ition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. IEC 60417, Graphical symbols for use on equipment ISO/IEC Guide 71, Guidelines for standards developers to address the needs of older persons and persons with disabilities ISO/IEC Guide 74, Graphical symbols Technical guidelines fo
39、r the consideration of consumers needs ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment Index and synopsis BS EN 80416-1:200980416-1 IEC:2008 7 ISO 80416-2, Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment Part 2: Form and use of arrows 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this doc
40、ument, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 basic line width line width used to draw the most significant part of a symbol original; 2 mm or 4 mm 3.2 description normative text which defines the purpose, the application and the use of the graphical symbol, and optional product area 3.3 equ
41、ipment associated assemblies intended to achieve a defined final objective 3.4 graphical symbol visually perceptible figure with a particular meaning used to transmit information independently of language 3.5 graphical symbol element part of a graphical symbol which is used with a particular meaning
42、 in more than one graphical symbol NOTE 1 Letters, numerals, punctuation marks and mathematical symbols may be used as graphical symbol elements (see ISO 31 and IEC 60027). NOTE 2 A graphical symbol element with a specific meaning may be used to provide a common concept in the construction of a symb
43、ol family. 3.6 graphical symbol for registration draft symbol original including the basic pattern, title, description and optional notes 3.7 nominal size 50 mm; the lateral dimension of the basic square 2 as shown in the basic pattern 3.8 symbol original drawing of a graphical symbol, including the
44、 corner markings, prepared in accordance with IEC 80416-1 and, where appropriate, ISO 80416-2, and registered in IEC 60417 or ISO 7000 3.9 title unique name by which a graphical symbol is identified and spoken of NOTE The title should be as short as possible; it is only intended to provide a unique
45、name for the graphical symbol and, where appropriate, another name(s), but not to describe its application. BS EN 80416-1:2009 8 80416-1 IEC:2008 4 Creation procedures A designer considering the creation of a graphical symbol should become familiar with the context of use of the intended symbol and
46、then follow the following steps: a) define clearly the purpose and meaning of the graphical symbol i.e. will it be used to identify equipment, indicate a functional state, designate a connection, provide information on packaging, provide instructions on the operation of equipment, or a combination o
47、f these; b) identify the users of the graphical symbol (see ISO/IEC Guide 74) and any special needs (see ISO/IEC Guide 71) and legal requirements; c) ascertain whether an existing graphical symbol will fulfil the specifications and requirements by checking IEC 60417 and ISO 7000; d) where it is clea
48、r that a suitable graphical symbol does not exist, design a new graphical symbol in accordance with the provisions of Clause 7 and Clause 8, and, where appropriate: 1) identify any cultural and ethnic sensibilities and prohibitions that are relevant and take them into account; 2) consider the effect
49、 on legibility of adding a negation cross or diagonal bar and make any necessary adjustments to the design; 3) take into account the relationship with any other symbols, symbol elements and symbol families and the related visual concept; 4) ensure that the design does not lend itself to an unintended or ambiguous meaning. e) undertake an assessment of the legibility, perceptual quality, and comprehensibility of the newly designed graphica
