Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and reach for controls (ISO 6682:1986, including Amd 1:1989)

Defines zones of comfort and reach for controls derived from the overlapping reach capability of large and small operators in the seated position. Is intended as a guide for the design of the operator compartment controls for earth-moving machinery. Cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6682 : 1980), of which it constitutes a minor revision.

Erdbaumaschinen - Stellteile - Bequemlichkeitsbereiche und Reichweitenbereiche (ISO 6682:1986, einschließlich Änderung 1:1989)

Diese Internationale Norm beschreibt Bequemlichkeitsbereiche und Reichweitenbereiche für Stellteile, die aus den sich überschneidenden Reichweiten großer und kleiner Maschinenführer in sitzender Stellung abgeleitet sind.

Engins de terrassement - Zones de confort et d'accessibilité des commandes (ISO 6682:1986, Amd 1:1989 inclus)

Stroji za zemeljska dela - Območje udobja in dosega nadzora (ISO 6682:1986, vključno z Dopolnilom 1:1989)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
16-Sep-2008
Withdrawal Date
27-Dec-2009
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
17-Sep-2008
Completion Date
17-Sep-2008

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN ISO 6682:2008 (identical to ISO 6682:1986 incl. Amd 1:1989) is a CEN-adopted standard for earth-moving machinery that defines ergonomic zones of comfort and zones of reach for controls. It establishes operator-focused control location guidance from the seated position using a Seat Index Point (SIP) XYZ coordinate system and anthropometric data for large and small operators. The standard is intended as a design guide for operator compartments and supports conformity with relevant EU Machinery Directives (see informative Annexes ZA/ZB).

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope and purpose: Defines preferred and acceptable control locations derived from overlapping reach capabilities of large and small seated operators.
  • Coordinate system (SIP): Uses an XYZ system with origin at the Seat Index Point (SIP) to locate controls in fore-aft (X), lateral (Y) and vertical (Z) axes.
  • Control classification:
    • Primary controls (frequently used or continuous - e.g., transmission, steering, working-tool controls).
    • Secondary controls (infrequently used - e.g., lights, wipers, heater).
  • Zones defined:
    • Zones of comfort: Preferred areas for primary hand and foot controls where both large and small operators can reach comfortably.
    • Zones of reach: Areas for secondary controls reachable with rotation or leaning.
  • Design parameters and anthropometry:
    • Uses dimensions and ranges of motion from ISO 3411 (human physical dimensions) and provides body pivot dimensions and movement angle ranges.
    • Specifies seat adjustment assumptions (e.g., 150 mm fore–aft range; recommended 75 mm vertical adjustment) and how seat settings affect control zones.
  • Detailed geometry:
    • Annex B and illustrated figures supply coordinates, radii and planar/spherical boundaries to generate scale drawings for hand and foot control location zones.
  • Practical modifiers:
    • Zones may be rotated (up to 30°) for rear-facing controls.
    • Increase hand-control zones by 75 mm for finger-grasp operation.
    • Foot zones may be narrowed by 25 mm in certain seat-adjustment scenarios.

Applications and users

  • Machine designers and OEMs developing cabs and operator stations for excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes and similar earth-moving machinery.
  • Ergonomists, human factors engineers and safety specialists specifying control layouts to reduce operator fatigue and improve reachability.
  • Compliance and certification teams using EN ISO 6682 to demonstrate conformance with EU Machinery Directives (2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC) where applicable.
  • Technical illustrators and CAD engineers using the provided coordinates and figures to produce ergonomic control layouts.

Related standards

  • ISO 3411 - human physical dimensions for earth-moving machinery.
  • ISO 5353 - Seat index point (SIP).
  • ISO 6746/1 - definitions of dimensions and symbols for base machines.

Keywords: earth-moving machinery, ISO 6682, zones of comfort, zones of reach, operator compartment, control layout, ergonomics, Seat Index Point (SIP), CEN, machinery directive.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 6682:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and reach for controls (ISO 6682:1986, including Amd 1:1989)". This standard covers: Defines zones of comfort and reach for controls derived from the overlapping reach capability of large and small operators in the seated position. Is intended as a guide for the design of the operator compartment controls for earth-moving machinery. Cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6682 : 1980), of which it constitutes a minor revision.

Defines zones of comfort and reach for controls derived from the overlapping reach capability of large and small operators in the seated position. Is intended as a guide for the design of the operator compartment controls for earth-moving machinery. Cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6682 : 1980), of which it constitutes a minor revision.

EN ISO 6682:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.100 - Earth-moving machinery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN ISO 6682:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 6682:1995. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN ISO 6682:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and reach for controls (ISO 6682:1986,
including Amd 1:1989)
Erdbaumaschine - Stellteile - Bequemlichkeitsbereiche und Reichweitenbereiche (ISO
6682:1986, einschließlich Amd 1:1989)
Engins de terrassement - Zones de confort et d'accessibilité des commandes (ISO
6682:1986, Amd 1:1989 inclus)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 6682:2008
ICS:
53.100 Stroji za zemeljska dela Earth-moving machinery
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 6682
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2008
ICS 53.100 Supersedes EN ISO 6682:1995
English Version
Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and reach for
controls (ISO 6682:1986, including Amd 1:1989)
Engins de terrassement - Zones de confort et Erdbaumaschine - Stellteile - Bequemlichkeitsbereiche und
d'accessibilité des commandes (ISO 6682:1986, Amd Reichweitenbereiche (ISO 6682:1986, einschließlich Amd
1:1989 inclus) 1:1989)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 August 2008.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .4
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .5

Foreword
The text of ISO 6682:1986, including Amd 1:1989 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 127
“Earth-moving machinery” of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over
as EN ISO 6682:2008 by Technical Committee CEN/TC 151 “Construction equipment and building material
machines - Safety” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by March 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by December 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 6682:1995.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 6682:1986, including Amd 1:1989 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 6682:2008 without
any modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive Machinery 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements 1.1.2.d, 1.2.2 and 3.3.1 of that Directive and associated EFTA
regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
Annex ZB
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements 1.1.6, 1.2.2, 3.3.1 of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
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Foreword
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Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
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the IS0 Council. They are approved in accordance with IS0 procedures requiring at
least 75 % approval by the member bodies voting.
International Standard IS0 6682 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 127,
Earth-moving machinery.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (IS0 6682-1980), of which it
constitutes a minor revision.
Users should note that all International Standards undergo revision from time to time
and that any reference made herein to any other International Standard implies its
latest edition, unless otherwise stated.
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IS0 6682-1986 (El
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
Earth-moving machinery - Zones of comfort and
reach for controls
4.5 secondary controls : Controls that are infrequently
1 Scope
used by the operator, such as lights, windscreen wipers,
This International Standard defines zones of comfort and reach starter, heater, air conditioner, etc.
for controls derived from the overlapping reach capability of
large and small operators in the seated position.
4.6 zones of comfort: Preferred control location zones for
primary hand and foot controls. Both large and small operators
should be able to reach controls comfortably in these zones.
2 Field of application
This document is intended as a guide for the design of the
4.7 zones of reach: Control location zones for secondary
operator compartment controls for earth-moving machinery.
hand and foot controls. Both large and small operators should
be able to reach controls in these zones from the seated pos-
ition, but the operator may be required to rotate or lean forward
and to each side.
3 References
IS0 3411, Earth-moving machinery - Human physical dimen-
4.8 XYZ coordinate system: Coordinate system used to
sions of operators and minimum operator space envelope.
define the control zone locations:
IS0 5353, Earth-moving machinery - Seat index point (SIP).
a) Origin at the SIP.
IS0 674611, Earth-moving machinery - Definitions of dimen-
b) X-axis; fore-aft, positive to front of the SIP.
sions and symbok - Part 1: Base machine.
c) Y-axis; lateral, positive to right of the SIP.
d) Z-axis; vertical, positive upward from the SIP.
4 Definitions
See IS0 6746/l.
4.1 SIP: Seat Index Point as defined by IS0 5353 (fixed at
nominal seat adjustments).
4.9 flexion : Movement that changes the angle between
body parts.
4.2 control displacement: Travel or movement of a control
through its operational range.
4.10 adduction : Movement in a plane normal to the plane
4.3 control location: Positions of a control, including the
of flexion and directed towards or past the mid-axis (XZ plane)
corresponding control displacement, defined from the SIP.
of the body.
4.4 primary controls: Controls that are used frequently or
continuously by the operator, such as: 4.11 abduction : Movement in a plane
...

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The standard EN ISO 6682:2008 establishes critical guidelines concerning the zones of comfort and reach for controls in earth-moving machinery, offering a comprehensive overview to assist in the design of operator compartments. By defining these zones based on the overlapping reach capabilities of both large and small operators in a seated position, the standard ensures that controls are accessible and ergonomically positioned, which is paramount for effective machine operation and operator safety. One of the key strengths of this standard lies in its focus on inclusivity in design, accommodating the varying physical dimensions and comfort levels of different operators. This is particularly relevant in the context of modern workplace standards, where ergonomic considerations are increasingly prioritized to enhance efficiency and reduce the risk of fatigue or injury among operators. The standard's relevance is further amplified by its comprehensive coverage of comfort zones, which not only improves usability but also helps in optimizing the overall design of operator compartments in earth-moving machinery. By cancelling and replacing the first edition (ISO 6682:1980), EN ISO 6682:2008 reflects the advancements in ergonomic research and technical innovations that have occurred since its predecessor, making it a forward-thinking guideline that meets current industry needs. In conclusion, EN ISO 6682:2008 serves as a vital resource that helps manufacturers design more intuitive and operator-friendly controls for earth-moving machinery. Its strong emphasis on ergonomic design principles directly contributes to enhancing operator comfort and safety, solidifying its place as an indispensable standard in the industry.

SIST EN ISO 6682:2008は、土木機械の操作環境に関する重要な指針を提供する標準化文書です。この標準は、座った状態における大きなオペレーターと小さなオペレーターのリーチ能力が重なり合った場合の「快適ゾーン」と「到達ゾーン」に関する定義を行っています。これにより、オペレーターがコントロールを快適かつ効率的に使用できるスペースを確保するための設計指針として非常に重要です。 この標準の大きな強みは、オペレーターの多様性を考慮に入れている点です。異なる体格や身長を持つオペレーターが快適に作業できるよう、適切な設計を促進しています。これにより、操作の安全性が向上し、生産性の向上にも寄与します。また、既存のISO 6682:1980のマイナー改訂版であることから、過去の研究や実績を踏まえた信頼性の高い内容が特徴です。 さらに、SIST EN ISO 6682:2008は、オペレーターコンパートメントのコントロール設計のためのガイドとしても重要な役割を果たします。この標準の採用により、メーカーやデザイナーは、オペレーターの快適性を維持しつつ、操作の効率を最大限に引き出すことが可能になります。土木機械の安全性と作業効率を向上させるための基盤を提供しており、その重要性は非常に高いと言えるでしょう。

SIST EN ISO 6682:2008 표준은 지구 굴착 기계의 컨트롤을 위한 편안한 구역과 도달 영역을 정의하는 중요한 문서입니다. 이 표준은 대형 및 소형 운영자의 좌석 위치에서의 도달 능력을 고려하여 생성된 편안한 구역의 정의를 포함하고 있습니다. 이러한 도달 능력을 명확히 규명함으로써, 이 표준은 지구 굴착 기계의 운영자 조작 공간 설계에 중요한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 다양한 체형을 가진 운영자들이 느끼는 편안함을 최대한 반영하고자 하는 점입니다. 즉, EN ISO 6682:2008은 모든 사용자가 효율적으로 작업할 수 있도록 배려하며, 인체공학적인 디자인의 중요성을 강조합니다. 이는 작업자의 안전 및 생산성을 향상시키는데 기여할 뿐만 아니라, 장비의 사용 효율성을 극대화하는 데도 중요한 역할을 맡고 있습니다. 또한, 이 표준은 이전에 발행된 ISO 6682:1980을 대체하며, 중심이 되는 내용은 그대로 유지하되, 보다 현대적인 접근방식을 반영한 소폭의 수정이 이루어졌습니다. 이를 통해, 최신 기술과 사용자 요구에 부합하는 실용적인 기준을 제공합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN ISO 6682:2008 표준은 편안한 구역과 도달 영역의 정의를 통해 지구 굴착 기계의 운영 환경을 개선하려는 노력을 명확히 하고 있으며, 지구 굴착 기계 디자인에 필수적인 참고 자료로서의 중요성을 지니고 있습니다.