"James, Chris" <c...@dolby.co.uk> wrote (in <b67b4a25cf806d48bf72a6675ab9043101381...@kestrel.dolby.net>) about 'legend size', on Fri, 29 Jul 2005: >John - thanks but I asked if there was a spec - I already know what en >60065 says
Well, if it's not in the standard, there clearly isn't an official one. > >"Markings shall be permanent, comprehensible and easily discernable on >the apparatus when ready for use." > >I don't call that a spec it is far too vaugue it does not even say >easily discernable with the unaided eye!! I think 'easily discernable' (sp?) means that a person with normal vision can read it. No STEM required! > >I'm looking for a font size even if it is just a >recommendation........... Ah, that's a different matter. It's difficult to be specific but if the printing quality and contrast are good, 4-point Arial regular is quite legible for people with normal vision. On the other hand, where the wording is in black raised or incised letters on a black moulding... -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. Deadlines are 90% of deadliness. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Also see http://www.isce.org.uk This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to emc-p...@ieee.org Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/listserv/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas emcp...@ptcnh.net Mike Cantwell mcantw...@ieee.org For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: ri...@ieee.org Jim Bacher: j.bac...@ieee.org All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc
