EN 15429-4:2015

Sweepers - Part 4: Symbols for operator controls and other displays

This European Standard applies to surface cleaning machines for outdoor applications in public areas, roads, airports and industrial complexes. Cleaning machines for winter maintenance and/or indoor applications are not included within the scope of this European Standard. Surface cleaning machines in terms of this standard, are self-propelled, truck mounted, attached sweeping equipment or pedestrian controlled as disclosed in EN 15429-1.
Surface cleaning machines by way of their function, have specialized equipment necessary to perform their task.
This European Standard deals with graphical symbols uniquely used to indicate the function and status of operator controls and tell-tale displays of the specialized equipment.
Common symbols that are included in other standards and applied to a wider range of machines are not included. Typically, symbols in this category that may equally be applied to surface cleaning machines can be found in ISO 2575 Road vehicles – Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales, and ISO 6405 Earth moving machinery – Symbols for operator and other displays – Part 1: Common Symbols.
This European Standard does not apply to machines or components that are specifically designed for cleaning tramlines and rail tracks.
Industrial sweepers, within the scope of EN 60335-2-72 are excluded from this European Standard.
This European Standard applies to machines manufactured after the approval date of the standard by CEN.

Kehrmaschinen - Teil 4: Symbole für Bedienelemente und andere Anzeigen

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Maschinen zur Oberflächenreinigung zum Einsatz im Außenbereich auf öffentlichen Verkehrsflächen, Straßen, Flughäfen und Industrieanlagen. Reinigungsmaschinen für den Winterdienst und/oder zur Innenreinigung fallen nicht unter den Anwendungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm. Oberflächenreinigungsmaschinen im Sinne dieser Norm sind selbstfahrende, auf LKW-Fahrgestellen aufgebaute, angebaute oder von Fußgängern geführte Maschinen, wie in EN 15429-1 ausgeführt.
Um ihre Aufgaben erfüllen zu können, sind Maschinen zur Oberflächenreinigung zweckgebunden mit spezialisierten Vorrichtungen ausgestattet.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt graphische Symbole, wie sie speziell für die Anzeige von Funktion und Status von Bedienfeldern und Warnleuchten der spezialisierten Vorrichtungen verwendet werden.
Allgemein bekannte Symbole, die schon in anderen Normen behandelt und auf einer größeren Bandbreite von Maschinen angewendet werden, sind hier nicht enthalten. Symbole dieser Kategorie, die ebenfalls bei Maschinen zur Oberflächenreinigung verwendet werden, finden sich bezeichnenderweise in ISO 2575, Road vehicles — Symbols for controls, indicators and tell-tales sowie ISO 6405, Earth moving machinery — Symbols for operator and other displays — Part 1: Common Symbols.
Diese Europäische Norm bezieht sich nicht auf Maschinen oder Einrichtungen, die speziell für die Reinigung von Straßenbahn- oder Eisenbahngleisanlagen ausgerichtet sind.
Industriekehrmaschinen im Anwendungsbereich von EN 60335-2-72 sind vom Anwendungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm ausgenommen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Maschinen, die nach der Genehmigung dieser Norm durch das CEN gebaut werden.

Balayeuses - Partie 4: Symboles pour les commandes de l’opérateur et autres afficheurs

Cette Norme Européenne s’applique aux machines de nettoiement des chaussées dans le cadre d’une utilisation à l’extérieur dans des zones publiques, des aéroports, des complexes industriels et sur des routes. Les machines de nettoiement pour l’entretien d’hiver et/ou dans le cadre d’une utilisation à l’intérieur ne sont pas incluses dans le domaine d’application de la présente Norme européenne. Les machines de nettoiement des chaussées décrites dans la présente norme sont autopropulsées, montées sur camion, équipées d’un dispositif de balayage fixé ou commandées par un conducteur accompagnant, comme indiqué dans l’EN 15429-1.
De par leur fonction, les machines de nettoiement des chaussées nécessitent un équipement spécialisé pour mener à bien leur tâche.
Le présent document traite des symboles graphiques servant uniquement à indiquer la fonction et le statut des commandes de l’opérateur et des afficheurs témoins de l’équipement spécialisé.
Les symboles courants qui sont inclus dans d’autres normes et qui s’appliquent à une gamme plus large de machines ne sont pas fournis ici. Il est généralement possible de consulter les symboles entrant dans cette catégorie et qui peuvent également s’appliquer aux machines de nettoiement des chaussées dans l’ISO 2575, Véhicules routiers — Symboles pour les commandes, indicateurs et témoins, et dans l’ISO 6405, Engins de terrassement — Symboles pour les commandes de l’opérateur et autres indicateurs — Partie 1 : Symboles communs.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux machines ou composants qui sont spécialement conçus pour le nettoiement des lignes de tramway et des rails de chemin de fer.
Les balayeuses industrielles traitées dans l’EN 60335-2-72 sont exclues du domaine d’application de la présente norme.
Le présent document s’applique aux machines fabriquées après la date d’approbation de cette norme par le CEN.

Stroji za pometanje - 4. del: Simboli za nadzor opravil in drugi znaki

Ta dokument vsebuje grafične simbole, s katerimi se edinstveno označuje funkcija in stanje nadzora opravil ter zaslonov kontrolnih naprav specializirane opreme. Pogosti simboli, ki so vključeni v drugih standardih in se uporabljajo za širšo paleto strojev, niso vključeni. Običajno je mogoče simbole v tej kategoriji, ki se lahko uporabljajo tudi za stroje za čiščenje površin, mogoče najti v standardih ISO 2575 in ISO 6405. Ta dokument ne velja za stroje ali sestavne dele, ki so posebej izdelani za čiščenje tramvajskih in železniških tirnic. Iz tega standarda so izvzeti industrijski stroji za pometanje, ki spadajo na področje uporabe standarda EN 60335-2-72.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Mar-2015
• ICS: 01.080.30 - Graphical symbols for use on mechanical engineering and construction drawings, diagrams, plans, maps and in relevant technical product documentation
• ICS: 43.160 - Special purpose vehicles
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 337 - Winter maintenance and road service area maintenance equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 337/WG 4 - Road cleaning equipment
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2020
• Completion Date: 23-Sep-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15429-4:2015 - Sweepers - Part 4: Symbols for operator controls and other displays

Overview

EN 15429-4:2015 – Sweepers: Part 4: Symbols for operator controls and other displays is a CEN European Standard that specifies graphical symbols uniquely used on surface cleaning machines for outdoor public areas, roads, airports and industrial complexes. It covers operator controls, tell-tale displays and digital icons for self‑propelled, truck‑mounted, attached or pedestrian‑controlled sweepers (as defined in EN 15429-1). The standard excludes winter‑maintenance machines, indoor cleaning machines, industrial sweepers covered by EN 60335-2-72 and equipment for tramline/rail track cleaning. EN 15429-4:2015 applies to machines manufactured after its CEN approval date.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and exclusions: Clarifies which surface cleaning machines are covered and which standards to use for common symbols (e.g., ISO 2575, ISO 6405‑1).
• Symbol design principles: Uses a building-block approach (base symbols combined into composite symbols) following IEC/ISO graphical‑symbol principles (IEC/ISO 80416 series).
• Base and composite symbols: Provides base symbols for sweeper components (brushes, hoppers, fans, pick‑up nozzles, etc.) and examples of composite symbols for common functions and states.
• Colour conventions: Defines colour meanings for illuminated displays - red (failure/urgent), yellow/amber (out of normal limits), green (normal condition) - and guidance for functional colour use (e.g., hot/cold water).
• Legibility and placement: Requires symbols to be large enough, high‑contrast, oriented and located on or adjacent to the corresponding control; arrows and movement conventions per ISO/IEC rules.
• Digital display icons: Guidance for adapting symbols to reconfigurable electronic displays and GUIs, following ISO 80416‑4 and preserving visual impression.
• Normative references: Cross‑references EN 15429‑1/2/3, ISO 7000, ISO 2575, ISO 6405‑1, IEC 80416 parts and others.

Applications and users

EN 15429-4:2015 is practically used by:

• Manufacturers of sweepers to design compliant control panels, operator displays and GUI icons.
• Control panel and HMI designers implementing consistent, legible operator interfaces.
• Technical writers and trainers preparing manuals and operator instruction for sweepers.
• Procurement specialists and regulators specifying conformity and safety in fleet purchases.
• Safety and maintenance personnel referencing standardized tell‑tales for troubleshooting.

Adopting these symbols improves operator comprehension, safety, cross‑brand consistency and regulatory compliance across European markets.

Related standards

• EN 15429-1, -2, -3 (sweeper series)
• ISO 2575, ISO 6405‑1 (common vehicle/machinery symbols)
• ISO 7000 (registered equipment symbols)
• IEC/ISO 80416 series (graphical symbol principles)
• ISO 80416‑4 (icons for screens)

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stroji za pometanje - 4. del: Simboli za nadzor opravil in drugi znakiKehrmaschinen - Teil 4: Symbole für Bedienelemente und andere AnzeigenBalayeuses - Partie 4: Symboles pour les commandes de l’opérateur et autres afficheursSweepers - Part 4: Symbols for operator controls and other displays43.160Vozila za posebne nameneSpecial purpose vehicles13.030.40Naprave in oprema za odstranjevanje in obdelavo odpadkovInstallations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment01.080.30GRNXPHQWDFLMLGraphical symbols for use on mechanical engineering and construction drawings, diagrams, plans, maps and in relevant technical product documentationICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15429-4:2015SIST EN 15429-4:2015en,de01-maj-2015SIST EN 15429-4:2015SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15429-4
March 2015 ICS 01.080.30; 43.160 English Version
Sweepers - Part 4: Symbols for operator controls and other displays
Balayeuses - Partie 4: Symboles pour les commandes de l'opérateur et autres afficheurs
Kehrmaschinen - Teil 4: Symbole für Bedienelemente und andere Anzeigen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 January 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre:
Avenue Marnix 17,
B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 15429-4:2015 ESIST EN 15429-4:2015
...