IEC 80416-1:2008 PDF

Scope: This part of IEC 80416 provides basic principles and guidelines for the creation of graphical symbols for registration, and provides the key principles and rules for the preparation of title, description and note(s). IEC 80416-1 applies to graphical symbols used: - to identify the equipment or a part of the equipment (for example, controls or displays); - to indicate functional states or functions (for example, on, off, alarm); - to designate connections (for example, terminals, filling points); - to provide information on packaging (for example, identification of content, instructions for handling); - to provide instructions for the operation of the equipment (for example, limitations of use). IEC 80416-1 does not apply to graphical symbols for: - safety signs; - use on drawings and diagrams; - use in technical documentation of products and in technical product documentation; - use for public information. This horizontal standard is primarily intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles laid down in IEC Guide 108. One of the responsibilities of a technical committee is, wherever applicable, to make use of horizontal standards in the preparation of its publications. The contents of this horizontal standard will not apply unless specifically referred to or included in the relevant publications.

IEC 80416-1:2008 Referenced Document

IEC 60417
ISO 7000 Graphical symbols for use on equipment — Index and synopsis*， 2019-07-12 Update
ISO 80416-2 Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 2: Form and use of arrows
ISO/IEC Guide 71 Guide for addressing accessibility in standards*， 2014-12-01 Update
ISO/IEC Guide 74 Graphical symbols-Technical guidelines for the consideration of consumers'needs*， 2024-04-19 Update

2008 IEC 80416-1:2008 Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registration
2001 IEC 80416-1:2001 Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Creation of symbol originals