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    CAN/CSA-Z431-M89 (R1996)

    Colours of Indicator Lights and Push-Buttons (Adopted IEC 73:1984) / Couleurs des voyants lumineux de signalisation et des boutons-poussoirs (norme CEI 73:1984 adoptée)
    SKU: 2413365 Published by CSA Group Publication Year 1989 Reaffirmed in 1996 22 pages Withdrawn

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    This standard specifies colours and establishes a convention for their use in indicator lights and for push-buttons wherever such devices are employed.

    This standard is of general application, from simple cases such as a single indicator light, push-button or illuminated push- button, to complicated control desks for controlling a whole process.

    Note -

    Existing and well-established colour codes for equipment may continue to be used in those cases where, even when the equipment is incorrectly operated, the equipment is incapable of causing any danger (as for example some types of telecommunication and recording equipment).

    1.2
    Object

    To increase safety of personnel and to facilitate the correct operation and maintenance of equipment by providing uniformity in the significance of certain colours.

    1.3
    Other Information

    The use of colours alone is often insufficient to enable the state of equipment to be indicated by a light, or the function of a pus h-button to be identified.

    Where necessary, colours should be supplemented by symbols or written information on or near the devices.

    Notes:

    (1) For standardized graphical symbols, see IEC Publication 417: Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment. Index, Survey and Compilation of the Single Sheets.
    (2) Audible signals:
    Information given by light, either steady or flashing, may be supplemented by an audible signal. Various forms of audible signals may be used and provision may be made for the signal to be silenced by pressing an acknowledgement push-button.

    This standard takes into account ISO Standard 3864. /

    1.
    Généralités

    Domaine d'application

    La présente norme spécifie les couleurs et établit une convention pour leur utilisation dans les voyants lumineux de signalisation et pour les boutons-poussoirs, toutes les fois que de tels dispositifs sont employés.

    La présente norme est d'application générale, allant des cas simples d'un voyant de signalisation unique, d'un bouton- poussoir ou d'un bouton-poussoir lumineux unique, jusqu'à ceux des pupitres de commande complexes pour commande de processus.

    Note. Il est possible de continuer à utiliser des codes de couleurs déjà bien établis pour les équipements qui, même en cas de manoeuvre incorrecte, ne sont pas susceptibles de causer de danger (comme certains types d'équipement de télécommunication et d'enregistrement).

    1.2
    Objet

    Accroître la sécurité du personnel et faciliter le fonctionnement correct et l'entretien des équipements en normalisant la signification de certaines couleurs.

    1.3
    Autres informations

    L'utilisation exclusive de la couleur est souvent insuffisante pou r donner une indication par voyant lumineux sur l'état d'un équipement ou pour identifier la fonction d'un bouton-poussoir.

    Si cela est nécessaire, les couleurs devront être complétées par des symboles ou par des informations écrites placées sur le dispositif ou près de lui.

    Notes:

    (1) Pour les symboles graphiques normalisés, voir la Publication 417 de la CEI: Symboles graphiques utilisables sur le matériel. Index, relevé et compilation des feuilles individuelles.
    (2) Signaux audibles:
    Une information fournie par la lumière, soit fixe, soit clignotante, peut être complétée par un signal audible. Des signaux audibles de différentes formes peuvent être utilisés et l'opérateur peut avoir la possibilité d'interrompre le signal en appuyant sur un bouton-poussoir prévu pour une fonction d'acquittement.

    La présente norme prend en considération la Norme ISO 3864.
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