Hi Mike:
I agree with Lauren. All symbols must be "explained"
(defined) in an accompanying document.
Symbols do not have the property of being universally
understood by everyone and in every language and in
every country. Take a look at all the symbols on
your keyboard, especially those at the left edge. Do
you know what each one means? How would you find out
what each symbol means? Do you have a document that
explains what each symbol means?
Sometimes we use a wrench symbol to mean "setup."
Sometimes we use a gear symbol to mean "setup."
Symbols are nice in that you don't need to use
multiple languages on the equipment. The symbols
allow you to use multiple languages in the manual.
Best regards,
Rich
On 8/14/2014 1:08 PM, Sundstrom, Mike wrote:
I have a question about interpretation of this clause:
*1.7.1.3 Use of graphical symbols*
Graphical symbols placed on the equipment, whether required by this
standard or not, shall
be in accordance with IEC 60417 or ISO 3864-2 or ISO 7000, if
available. In the absence of
suitable symbols, the manufacturer may design specific graphical symbols.
Symbols placed on the equipment shall be explained in the user manual.
This clause can be interpreted two ways (maybe more):
All symbols need to be explained in the Owner's Manual.
Or
Only made up symbols need to be explained in the Owner's Manual.
I'd really like input on this, what was the intent of this added
statement?
Thanks,
Michael Sundstrom
Garmin Compliance Engineer
2-2606
(913) 440-1540
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