What is this standard about?
BS EN 61082-1:2015 is part of a family of interrelated standards covering electrotechnical documentation. It contains specific guidance on the process of producing electrical documents and plans.
Who is this standard for?
- Anyone wishing to produce their own documents
- Software designers
- CAD operators
- Technical authors
- Manufacturers/designers/marketers of technical documentation systems
Why should you use this standard?
As more and more documents are produced electronically, BS EN 61082-1 provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects involved in the process. This includes specifications on format selection, paper sizes, numbering systems, document grids, notations, circuit and connection diagrams, pictorial representations plus use of symbols.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 61082-1:2015 has been systematically reviewed by experts, who have taken into consideration recent technological and industry developments in this area. Changes include:
- Improved terminal designations
- Greater guidance on the use of inset tables
- Updated references and terminology