What is ISO 6405-1 - Common symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery about?
ISO 6405-1 is an international standard that covers common symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery, ensuring accuracy and precision in the operability of earth-moving machinery.
ISO 6405-1 standardizes symbols for use on operator controls and other displays applicable to multiple types of earth-moving machinery as defined in ISO 6165.
Note: ISO 6405-2 covers symbols for specific types of earth-moving machines, equipment, and accessories.
Who is ISO 6405-1 - Common symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery for?
ISO 6405-1 on common symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery applies to:
- Manufacturers of earth-moving machinery
- Dealers and importers of earth-moving machinery
- Designers of earth-moving machinery
Why should you use ISO 6405-1 - Common symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery?
In this context, a graphical symbol is a visually perceptible figure used to transmit information independent of language and digital display icons are the digitized representations of graphical symbols, usually used on a reconfigurable electronic display screen or graphical user interface.
ISO 6405-1 provides users guidance on the selection of colour for illuminated displays, markings and warning symbols, ensuring contrast and differentiation for easier operability of earth-moving machinery.
ISO 6405-1 provides users guidance on the adaptation of symbols as digital icons for oil, water, intake air, exhaust gas, pressure, level indicator and more, enabling uses to standardize the digital icons for processes related to earth-moving machinery.
With obedience and compliance to ISO 6405-1, users can develop a framework for assigning symbols for operator controls and displays in earth-moving machinery for enhanced clarity of reproduction and improved visual perception for operators.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 6405-1:2017+A1:2022 supersedes BS ISO 6405-1:2017, which is now withdrawn.
Changes in BS ISO 6405-1:2017+A1:2022 include:
- Additions of new symbols
- Incorporation of Amendment ISO 6405‑1:2004/Amd 1:2010
