SIST EN 60417-2:2002/A1:2002

Overview

SIST EN 60417-2:2002/A1:2002 is a European standard ratified by the CLC that focuses on graphical symbols for use on equipment, specifically detailing the original designs of these symbols. This standard, part of the EN 60417 series, provides standardized symbol originals that promote consistent visual communication on electrical, electronic, and telecommunications equipment. It aids manufacturers, designers, and users in recognizing equipment functions, safety information, and operational instructions through universal symbols.

Although the ratification of this amendment has been revoked, EN 60417-2 remains a critical reference for graphical symbol design and use.

Key Topics

• Graphical Symbols for Equipment: Defines visual symbols standardized for marking equipment controls, features, and safety warnings.
• Symbol Originals: Provides official original designs of symbols to ensure uniform application across industries.
• Electrical and Telecommunications Applications: Covers symbols related to general electrical engineering and telecommunications equipment.
• International Consistency: Harmonizes graphical symbol usage across different languages and regions for interoperability and user clarity.
• Standard Amendment A1: Presents updates and refinements to the original EN 60417-2:1999 version for improved clarity and symbol representation.

Applications

• Equipment Manufacturing
  Manufacturers use these standardized graphical symbols to label controls, status indicators, and safety instructions on electrical and electronic devices, ensuring conformity with European norms.

• Technical Documentation
  Technical writers integrate these symbols in manuals, user guides, and datasheets for clear communication on device functionality and safety.

• User Interfaces and Controls
  Designers implement these symbols in device interfaces, buttons, and panels to create intuitive and globally recognizable equipment controls.

• Safety Compliance
  Safety regulators and quality assurance professionals rely on these symbols to ensure products meet required safety and usage standards.

• Telecommunications Equipment
  Telecommunication device manufacturers adopt relevant symbols from this standard to label communications hardware for clarity and standard usage.

Related Standards

• IEC 60417 Series
  International counterpart providing graphical symbol standards worldwide, serving as the basis for EN 60417 adaptations.

• EN 60617
  Related standard focusing on graphical symbols for diagrams, complementing equipment labeling with circuit representation.

• ISO 7000 / IEC 60417 Database
  An extensive database of standardized graphical symbols maintained by ISO/IEC, facilitating global symbol standardization.

• EN 60601 Series
  Relevant for medical electrical equipment where standard symbols improve safety and user understanding.

The SIST EN 60417-2:2002/A1:2002 standard plays a vital role in the development and application of graphical symbols on equipment, enhancing safety, usability, and international coherence. It ensures that users can easily understand equipment functions through consistent and universally accepted graphical representations. Adhering to this standard supports regulatory compliance and improves user interaction across the electrical and telecommunications sectors.