TSE IEC TR 60878

TSE IEC TR 60878 is a technical report that brings together graphical symbols and safety signs for electrical equipment used in medical practice. It serves as a compact reference for identifying the meanings of symbols commonly found on medical electrical equipment, helping users compare labels related to operation, warnings, connections, operating states, and safety information.

In general technical use, graphical symbols reduce reliance on text and make information on equipment easier to understand across languages. This is especially valuable for medical electrical equipment, where clinicians, maintenance staff, and technical personnel may interact with the same device in different settings. Consistent symbol use helps users recognize functional areas and safety messages more quickly.

How the symbols are organised and used

This technical report groups graphical symbols according to their specific field of application and presents them with graphics, titles, and descriptions for easy reference. That structure makes it easier to distinguish where a symbol is used and what technical meaning it carries. On medical electrical equipment, symbols may relate to power, isolation, equipment condition, documentation, or safety warnings.

• Compiles graphical symbols and safety signs used on medical electrical equipment.
• Groups the symbols by specific field of application.
• Provides graphics, titles, and descriptions for quick reference.
• Supports a common technical language for medical equipment marking.

This TSE entry is a technical report, so its emphasis is on reference and terminology rather than on a prescriptive product test regime. Based on IEC TR 60878, it supports understanding of symbols used in medical electrical equipment. The TSE record is currently marked as withdrawn.