IEC/SC 3C - Graphical symbols for use on equipment
Standardization in the field of graphical symbols for the human interaction with equipment regarding methods and rules. Included: - Basic design rules for graphical symbols. - The design of graphical symbols for particular applications. Graphical symbols for use on equipment are primarily intended to: - identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (e.g. a control or display); - indicate a functional state (e.g. on, off, alarm); - designate connections (e.g. terminals, filling points for materials); - provide information on packaging (e.g. identification of contents, instructions for handling); - provide instruction for the operation of the equipment (e.g. limitations of use).
Symboles graphiques utilisables sur le matériel
Elaborer des normes définissant les méthodes et les règles pour : - les symboles graphiques utilisés dans les interactions homme/matériel Y compris : - Règles de conception de base pour les symboles graphiques - La conception des symboles graphiques pour les applications spécifiques
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IEC/SC 3C is a Subcommittee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is named "Graphical symbols for use on equipment" and is responsible for: Standardization in the field of graphical symbols for the human interaction with equipment regarding methods and rules. Included: - Basic design rules for graphical symbols. - The design of graphical symbols for particular applications. Graphical symbols for use on equipment are primarily intended to: - identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (e.g. a control or display); - indicate a functional state (e.g. on, off, alarm); - designate connections (e.g. terminals, filling points for materials); - provide information on packaging (e.g. identification of contents, instructions for handling); - provide instruction for the operation of the equipment (e.g. limitations of use). This committee has published 9 standards.
IEC/SC 3C develops ISO standards in the area of Information technology. The scope of work includes: Standardization in the field of graphical symbols for the human interaction with equipment regarding methods and rules. Included: - Basic design rules for graphical symbols. - The design of graphical symbols for particular applications. Graphical symbols for use on equipment are primarily intended to: - identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (e.g. a control or display); - indicate a functional state (e.g. on, off, alarm); - designate connections (e.g. terminals, filling points for materials); - provide information on packaging (e.g. identification of contents, instructions for handling); - provide instruction for the operation of the equipment (e.g. limitations of use). Currently, there are 9 published standards from this subcommittee.
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