TS ISO 7000

TS ISO 7000 is a compiled collection of registered graphical symbols for use on equipment. The standard is centered on the idea that symbols placed on equipment or its parts can communicate operating information to users in a compact, internationally usable visual form.

How the symbol database is organised

Each graphical symbol in the database is identified by a reference number. The associated record may include a title, vector and non-vector graphical representations, and where applicable additional information such as the function of the symbol, its intended use, related symbols, or related publications. This organisation helps treat symbols not just as drawings, but as documented items with defined meaning and context.

What this means in general technical use

In general engineering practice, graphical symbols are compact visual instructions that support or sometimes replace text, especially where language independence matters. They are used to guide operation, identify controls or functions, and improve consistency across products. TS ISO 7000 should therefore be understood as a registered-symbol reference source rather than a document that invents a single product-specific operating method.

• Symbols intended for use on equipment or parts of equipment
• A reference number assigned to each registered symbol
• Vector and non-vector symbol representations
• Additional data where applicable, such as function, intended use, related symbols or publications
• Search and navigation facilities for retrieving symbols efficiently