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BS 7477:1991

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Guide for general principles for the creation of graphical symbols for use on equipment

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-08-1991

Superseded date

11-01-2002

Superseded by

BS EN 80416-1:2002

£142.00
Excluding VAT

Committees responsible
National foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Meaning
5 Combination of graphical symbols
6 Shape
7 Design principles
8 Design procedure
9 Basic pattern
10 Use of graphical symbols
11 Designation systems
Figures
1 Examples of line-thickness combinations
2 Graphical symbols, the meaning of which is a)
    independent of orientation and b) dependent on
    orientation
3 Basic pattern
4 Examples of application
5 Symbol original, original (master) design with
    corner markings, nominal dimension and visual-
    centring lines

Contains rules for designing symbols, including their shape and size, and instructions for their application.

Committee
GEL/3
DevelopmentNote
IMPLEMENTS CENELEC HD 571 S1.
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
ISO 3461-1:1988 Identical
IEC 60416:1988 Identical

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IEC 60617-3:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Part 3: Conductors and connecting devices
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ISO 4196:1984 Graphical symbols — Use of arrows
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IEC 60027-1:1992 Letters symbols to be used in electrical technology - Part 1: General
IEC 60617-5:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Part 5: Semiconductors and electron tubes
BS 3939-1:1986 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams General information, general index
ISO 31-0:1992 Quantities and units — Part 0: General principles
BS 5775-2:1979 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Periodic and related phenomena
BS 5775-11:1979 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Mathematical signs and symbols for use in the physical sciences and technology
BS 3939-10:1985 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams Telecommunications: transmission
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IEC 60617-1:1985 Graphical symbols for diagrams. Part 1: General information, general index. Cross-reference tables
ISO 31-2:1992 Quantities and units — Part 2: Periodic and related phenomena
BS 3939-6:1985 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams Production and conversion of electrical energy
ISO 3461-2:1987 General principles for the creation of graphical symbols — Part 2: Graphical symbols for use in technical product documentation
IEC 60617-13:1993 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Part 13: Analogue elements
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IEC 60617-8:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Part 8: Measuring instruments, lamps and signalling devices
ISO 31-10:1992 Quantities and units — Part 10: Nuclear reactions and ionizing radiations
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ISO/TR 7239:1984 Development and principles for application of public information symbols
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BS 5775-10:1982 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Nuclear reactions and ionizing radiations
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BS 5775-9:1982 Specification for quantities, units and symbols Atomic and nuclear physics
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IEC 60617-11:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Part 11: Architectural and topographical installation plans and diagrams
IEC 60617-2:1996 Graphical symbols for diagrams - Partie 2: Symbol elements, qualifying symbols and other symbols having general application
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