ISO 9247:1990/Amd 1:1998

Overview

ISO 9247:1990/Amd 1:1998 is an important international standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that specifies the principles of identification and marking for electrical wires and cables used in earth-moving machinery. This amendment to the original 1990 standard focuses on enhancing clarity and uniformity in the labeling and numbering of electrical components to improve safety, maintenance, and operational efficiency in heavy machinery.

The standard is developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 127, Subcommittee SC 3, which specializes in the operation and maintenance of earth-moving equipment, reflecting a collaborative effort with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to ensure consistency in electrotechnical applications.

Key Topics

• Identification Methods
  The amendment defines how wires and cables should be identified using a combination of numbers, symbols, or capital letters paired with numerals. This systematic approach helps technicians quickly recognize electrical connections.

• Letter Restrictions
  To reduce confusion, the use of certain letters prone to misinterpretation-such as B, D, I, O, Q, S, and Z-is prohibited. This decreases errors during installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Consistency in Marking
  The identification on wires or cables must be consistent at both ends, ensuring that the same identification is used throughout the entire length. This standardization is crucial for traceability and error-free servicing.

• Identification Changes Through Components
  The marking should only change when a wire or cable passes through an electrical component, such as a relay or control unit. However, it should remain the same when passing through terminal blocks, connectors, splices, or common junctions to maintain continuity.

Applications

ISO 9247:1990/Amd 1:1998 applies primarily to:

• Earth-moving Machinery
  Equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, loaders, and graders rely on complex electrical wiring systems. Clear wire identification supports safe and effective maintenance and operation.

• Electrical Systems Maintenance
  Standard-compliant marking simplifies wiring diagnostics and repair, reducing downtime and operational risks.

• Manufacturing and Quality Control
  Manufacturers of earth-moving machinery can implement these identification principles to meet international safety and quality standards.

• Training and Documentation
  Operators and service personnel use standardized wire marking systems to enhance training effectiveness and ensure that instruction manuals and wiring diagrams remain consistent and unambiguous.

Related Standards

• ISO 9247:1990
  The original standard on electrical wires and cables for earth-moving machinery, providing the foundation for this amendment.

• IEC Standards on Electrical Identification
  Harmonized guidelines developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that complement ISO 9247 by addressing global aspects of electrotechnical product marking.

• ISO/TC 127 Series
  Other standards and amendments related to earth-moving machinery, focusing on operation, maintenance, and component specifications.

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