5.4 Graphical user interface
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5.4 Graphical user interface

  5.4.1 Information should be presented clearly and intelligibly according to its functional significance and association. Screen contents should be logically structured and their representation should be restricted to the data which is directly relevant for the user.

  5.4.2 When using general purpose graphical user interfaces, only the functions necessary for the respective process should be available.

  5.4.3 Alarms should be visually and audibly presented with priority over other information in every operating mode of the system; they should be clearly distinguishable from other information.

  5.4.4 All display and control functions in control stations operated by the same operators should adopt a consistent user interface. Particular attention should be paid to:

  • symbols;
  • colours;
  • controls;
  • information priorities;
  • layout.

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