EN 60446:1999
(Main)Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals
Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
Grund- und Sicherheitsregeln für die Mensch-Maschine-Schnittstelle - Kennzeichnung von Leitern durch Farben oder numerische Zeichen
Principes fondamentaux et de sécurité pour les interfaces homme-machines, le marquage et l'identification - Identification des conducteurs par des couleurs ou par des repères numériques
Fournit des règles générales pour l'usage de certaines couleurs ou de repères numériques pour identifier les conducteurs dans le but d'éviter toute ambiguïté et d'assurer un fonctionnement sûr. Lesdits conducteurs peuvent être utilisés dans les câbles, pour les jeux de barres, les équipements et les installations électriques. Elle repose sur les principes énoncés dans le Guide 104 et le Guide ISO/CEI 51.
Osnovna in varnostna načela za vmesnik človek-stroj, označevanje in identifikacija – Identifikacija vodnikov z barvami ali številkami
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 31-Mar-1999
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Mar-2002
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 16 - Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 16 - IEC_TC_16
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 16 - IEC_TC_16
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Completion Date
- 01-Jun-2010
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/17, C 71/ OJ Date: 19-Mar-2010
Not Harmonized73/23/EEC - Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 208
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
EN 61140:2002 - Protection against electric shock - Common aspects for installation and equipment - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60446:1999 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Identification of conductors by colours or numerals". This standard covers: Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
Provides general rules for the use of certain colours or numerals to identify conductors with the aim of avoiding ambiguity and ensuring safe operation. These conductors may be applied in cables or cores, busbars, electrical equipment and installations. It is based on the principles given in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51.
EN 60446:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.070 - Colour coding; 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60446:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60446:2007, EN 60519-1:2003, EN 60947-5-3:1999/A1:2005, EN 60519-10:2005, EN 60439-5:2006, EN 60947-5-2:1998/A2:2004, HD 60364-5-51:2009, EN 60204-32:2008, EN 60204-1:2006, EN 61140:2002, EN 60445:2000, EN 60947-5-9:2007, EN 60445:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60446:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 73/23/EEC. 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)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60446:2000
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STANDARD
september 2000
Osnovna in varnostna načela za vmesnik človek-stroj, označevanje in
identifikacija – Identifikacija vodnikov z barvami ali številkami
Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification -
Identification of conduc
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