5.3 Output devices
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5.3 Output devices

  5.3.1 The size, colour and density of text and graphic information displayed on a visual display unit should be such that it may be easily read from the normal operator position under all operational lighting conditions. The brightness and contrast should be capable of being adjusted to the prevailing ambient conditions.

  5.3.2 Information should be displayed in a logical priority.

  5.3.3 If alarm messages are displayed on colour monitors, the distinctions in the alarm status should be ensured even in the event of failure of a primary colour.

Parent topic: 5 User interface
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