SIST EN 80416-2:2004

Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment -- Part 2: Form and use of arrows

EN following parallel vote

Allgemeine Grundlagen für Graphische Symbole auf Einrichtungen -- Teil 2: Form und Anwendung von Pfeilen

Principes de base pour les symboles graphiques utilisables sur le matériel -- Part 2: Forme et utilisation des flèches

Osnovna načela grafičnih simbolov za rabo na opremi - 2. del: Oblika in uporaba puščic (ISO 80416-2:2001)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2004
• ICS: 01.080.20 - Graphical symbols for use on specific equipment
• Technical Committee: EDO - Documentation and graphical symbols
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2004
• Ref Project: EN 80416-2:2001 - Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 2: Form and use of arrows

Overview

EN 80416-2:2001 (ISO 80416-2:2001) specifies the basic principles, proportions and permitted forms of graphical arrows used on equipment. Published by CENELEC/CLC and identical to ISO 80416-2, the standard defines arrow shapes as graphical symbols or symbol elements to indicate movement, force, function, speed and dimensions. It is intended to ensure consistent, legible arrow design across equipment markings, controls and technical documentation.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Rules for the form and use of arrows when creating new symbol originals or revising existing symbols; creation of symbol originals shall follow IEC 80416-1.
• Arrow types and meanings: A reduced set of arrow forms is recommended to promote consistency. Representative types in the standard include:
  • Type 1 (60° head) - movement (basic arrow form)
  • Type 2 (40° head) - speed-related indications
  • Type 3 (84° head) - function and force
  • Type 4 (90° head) - dimensional indications
  • Note: the Belgian (special) arrow head is reserved for public information and safety (ISO 7001).
• Proportions and drawing guidance: The standard provides proportions and graphical rules (line thickness, head angle and use) so arrows remain legible at small sizes and within symbol families.
• Annex A (normative): Gives detailed guidance on using arrow forms for direction, nature of movement (continuous, interrupted, limited, repeated positioning), speed and dimensional use.
• Normative references: Links to IEC 80416-1 for symbol creation and to graphical symbol databases (ISO 7000, IEC 60417).

Applications and users

Who uses EN 80416-2:2001:

• Product designers and industrial designers creating controls and equipment markings
• Technical illustrators and documentation authors producing manuals, schematics and decals
• Safety engineers and signage designers applying machine/safety symbols
• Standards committees and regulatory bodies harmonizing symbols across markets
• Manufacturers ensuring compliance and consistent user interfaces across product lines

Practical uses:

• Designing consistent arrow elements in control panels and user interfaces
• Preparing technical drawings and assembly instructions with standardized movement and dimension indicators
• Harmonizing international symbols for multilingual products to improve recognition and safety

Related standards

• IEC 80416-1 / EN 80416-1 - Creation of symbol originals
• ISO 7000 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment (index)
• IEC 60417 - Graphical symbols for use on equipment
• ISO 7001 - Public information symbols
• ISO 3864 - Safety colours and safety signs

EN 80416-2:2001 is essential for anyone who needs clear, consistent arrow symbolism on equipment, helping improve usability, safety and international interoperability.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 80416-2:2004

STANDARD
september 2004
Osnovna načela grafičnih simbolov za rabo na opremi - 2. del: Oblika in
uporaba puščic (ISO 80416-2:2001)
Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 2: Form and use
of arrows (ISO 80416-2:2001)
ICS 01.080.20 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 80416-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2001
ICS 01.080.020
English version
Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment
Part 2: Form and use of arrows
(ISO 80416-2:2001)
Principes de base pour les symboles Allgemeine Grundlagen für Graphische
graphiques utilisables sur le matériel Symbole auf Einrichtungen
Part 2: Forme et utilisation des flèches Teil 2: Form und Anwendung von Pfeilen
(ISO 80416-2:2001) (ISO 80416-2:2001)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2001-07-03. CENELEC 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.
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Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway,
Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Ref. No. EN 80416-2:2001 E
Foreword
The text of document 3C/601/FDIS, future edition 1 of ISO 80416-2, prepared by ISO Technical
committee 145, Graphical Symbols, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was
approved by CENELEC as EN 80416-2 on 2001-07-03.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2002-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2004-07-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annexes A and ZA are normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard ISO 80416-2:2001 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 80416-2:2001
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 80416-1 2001 Basic principles for graphical symbols EN 80416-1 2001
for use on equipment
Part 1: Creation of symbol originals
IEC 60417 Series Graphical symbols for use on equipment EN 60417 Series
1)
ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment--
- Index and synopsis
1)
undated reference.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 80416-2
First edition
2001-07-15
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use onequipment—
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Reference number
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ISO 80416-2:2001(E)
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ISO 80416-2:2001(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO
member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO technical
committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has
the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in
liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
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Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of ISO 80416-2 may be the subject of patent rights.
ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
In order to collect all requirements concerning basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment,
ISO/TC 145, Graphical symbols, and IEC/TC 3, Documentation and graphical symbols, agreed to prepare jointly all
parts of this International Standard and to publish them under the general number 80416. For each of the individual
parts of this series, only one of the two organizations is responsible. Meanwhile, the technical committees have
agreed that no modification will be made to International Standard 80416 except bymutual agreement.
International Standard ISO 80416-2 was accordingly prepared jointly by Technical Committee ISO/TC 145,
Graphical symbols, and Technical Committee IEC/TC 3, Documentation and graphical symbols. The draft was
circulated for voting to the national bodies of both ISO and IEC.
This first edition of ISO 80416-2 cancels and replaces I
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