TS EN 60617-13

TS EN 60617-13 is Part 13 of the graphical symbols family for diagrams, and it addresses the symbolic representation of analogue elements. Standards in this series provide a common visual language for circuit and system diagrams, helping engineers express function, connectivity, and relationships in a consistent way across different disciplines.

In general technical usage, analogue elements are the parts or building blocks associated with continuously varying quantities, rather than discrete on/off logic. That makes this part relevant to diagramming in areas such as signal processing, measurement, control, and interfacing, where clear visual differentiation matters. A graphical-symbol standard does not describe the physical construction of the component; it establishes how that component is identified and related to other symbols on the diagram.

Why analogue symbolism matters in diagrams

Symbols for analogue elements help make signal direction, functional behavior, and block-level interactions easier to read in complex drawings. By reducing variation in drafting habits, the standard supports clearer documentation and more reliable interpretation across design, maintenance, and training materials. In the IEC/ISO symbol family, this kind of standard gives a shared visual equivalent to technical terminology.

This listing is based on EN 60617-13:1993 and is marked as withdrawn. It therefore represents a historical reference standard, useful for legacy documentation, archived projects, and understanding older diagram conventions.

• Focuses on the graphical representation of analogue elements in diagrams.
• Provides a shared visual language for technical drawings and system schematics.
• Emphasises functional representation rather than physical construction.
• Derived from EN 60617-13:1993 and recorded here as withdrawn.