BSI Design CD-ROM
BSI British Standards has released a new CD-ROM for designers and manufacturers of a wide range of electrical equipment, both consumer and industrial. It would also be of interest to technical writers who prepare user and technical manuals, and companies and developers of software packages that prepare documentation or drawings (such as CAD).
The CD-ROM contains both sets of the universal symbols required for use on equipment, covering the symbols and hazard warnings required. The text of the symbols standards is included, giving guidance on the use of the standards.
It contains database ‘snapshots’ in PDF format, representing the state of the IEC databases at the time of publication. The PDF format provides quick and easy search functionality for finding the symbols required.
The compendium on CD-ROM is a useful resource providing access to the entire collection of symbols in electronic format, offering the user:
Two libraries of symbols combined in one convenient package for a single purchase price, giving you permanent access (as opposed to a limited subscription-based resource).
A portable library of symbols and hazard warnings for equipment.
A general indication of function or purpose for controls on equipment is included.
Text search features so you can easily locate the content you need.
A portable and self-contained resource that can be accessed without needing to go on to the internet.
Easy electronic copying of the symbols electronically and transfer them to other documents.
The symbols are taken from the two withdrawn European standards which until recently were only available from other sources through a time-limited subscription service:
BS EN 60417-1:1999 Graphical symbols for use on equipment. Overview and application
BS EN 60617-12:1999 Graphical symbols for diagrams. Binary logic elements
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