Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols

Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fuel Sulfur

Operator Interface

Prepared by an AEM Ad-Hoc Committee

March 12, 2012

Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols, Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Operator Interface

This white paper describes the findings of an industry-wide group, convened by AEM. The
purpose of this group was to identify a common set of symbols for use in off-road Tier 4
applications, in particular, symbols relative to Tier 4 aftertreatment. The intent is to provide
common symbols for customers and end-users so that regardless of the OEM machine, the
customer will interface with consistent symbols.
This document provides general guidance on symbols used on operator displays and operator
controls. Manufacturers should consider this information as a part of the design and
development of their Tier 4 applications. Manufacturers are free to elaborate or enhance the
strategies outlined, but it is recommended that manufacturers limit variations to promote
standardization across multiple product sectors.
The symbols described herein may be obtained by contacting an ISO document provider.

Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols, Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Operator Interface

Symbols Used on Operator Display

Symbol and title

Symbol description

Additional information

Engine emissions system filter;

diesel particulate filter; diesel
particulate filter, regeneration

To identify the diesel particulate

filter (filter for the engine
emissions system).
To identify the location of the
diesel particulate filter.
To indicate the operational
status (degree of soot loading)
of the diesel particulate filter.
To indicate that the diesel
particulate filter is in need of
regeneration.
To identify the control that
requests or starts an active
regeneration of the diesel
particulate filter.

ISO 7000-2433.

Engine emissions system

temperature; diesel particulate filter,
regeneration underway

To indicate that the engine

emissions system temperature
may be high or falls outside of
specified parameters.
To indicate that active
regeneration of the emission
system (diesel particulate filter)
is underway and elevated
emissions system temperatures
are possible; engine operations
can be affected.

Option A is ISO 7000-2844A

as registered by TC 22/SC 13
for road vehicles.
Option B is ISO 7000-2844B
as registered by TC 127/SC 3
for earth-moving machinery.

Option A

Option B

Either Option A or Option B can be used. The choice should be determined by which method of
representing temperature best fits with the manufacturers strategy.
The symbol element for engine emissions system (see below) is ISO 7000-2944.

If a manufacturer uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) or other multi-function electronic display, the
following strategy should be used:

Lowest state requiring regeneration: symbol for "engine emissions filter" (ISO 7000-2433).

Progressively worsening states with greater need for regeneration: symbol for "engine emissions
filter" (ISO 7000-2433) in combination with an operator alert symbol consistent with the
manufacturer's operator alert strategy.

Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols, Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Operator Interface

Symbols Used on Operator Display

Symbol and title
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)

Engine emissions system, failure or

malfunction

Option A

Symbol description

Additional information

To identify the fluid used to

reduce emissions from
operation of the diesel engine
by means of a selective
catalytic reaction.
To identify the container or fill
point for diesel exhaust fluid.
To identify the display that
provides information about the
quantity of diesel exhaust fluid
in the tank.

ISO 7000-2946.

To indicate that the engine

emissions system has failed or
falls outside of specified
operating parameters.

Option A is ISO 7000-2596 as

registered by TC 22/SC 13 for
road vehicles.
Option B is an application of
ISO 7000-2596 using ISO
7000-1603B as the "failure"
exclamation mark.

[Note: The same symbol appears

in the section "Symbol Used on
Containers or Fill Points".]

Option B

Escalating warnings, required to meet emission regulation requirements to alert operators of critical DEF
levels or quality, should be implemented according to the manufacturers existing warning strategies.

Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols, Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Operator Interface

Symbols Used on Operator Control

Symbol and title

Symbol description

Additional information

Engine emission filter, active

regeneration

To identify the control that

starts active regeneration of the
filter.

ISO 7000-2433.

Engine emission filter, active

regeneration, disable

To identify the control that

disables or prevents (inhibits)
active regeneration of the
engine emissions system filter.

ISO 7000-2947.

If a manufacturer uses a switch to start or to disable active regeneration, and the application has selective
regeneration functions, the following recommended strategy should be used:
To request or start
regeneration.

Momentary switch position.

Dwell time to start regeneration
as determined by the
manufacturer.

To allow regeneration
according to criteria established
by manufacturer.

Default switch position.

To disable or prevent
regeneration.

Momentary or constant switch

position as determined by the
manufacturer.

It is recommended that the manufacturer, where appropriate, provides the operator with a method to
determine if regeneration has been disabled.

Tier 4 Engine Emission Symbols, Diesel Particulate Filter Diesel Exhaust Fluid Operator Interface

Symbol Used on Fluid Containers or Fill Points

Symbol and title
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)

Symbol description

Additional information

To identify the fluid used to

reduce emissions from
operation of the diesel engine
by means of a selective
catalytic reaction.
To identify the container or fill
point for diesel exhaust fluid.
To identify the display that
provides information about the
quantity of diesel exhaust fluid
in the tank.

ISO 7000-2946.
[Note: The same symbol appears
in the section "Symbol Used on
Operator Display".]

If color is to be associated with the DEF fill point or cap, the color light to medium blue is recommended.
(Blue Pantone #285 or RAL #5005) Some filling locations utilize magnetic sensors in the nozzle that
interfaces with an adapter in the filler neck according to ISO 22241-4.

Designation of Fuel SulfurLabel Located by Fuel Fill Point

Label example

OR

Application description

Additional information

Equipment sold in the U.S. must be

labeled near the fuel inlet with the
text "ULTRA LOW SULFUR FUEL
ONLY" as defined by 40 CFR
1039.135.
An example label is shown in the
left-hand column.
This required text may be used in
conjunction with symbol ISO 70001541.

[Note: Low sulfur fuel is

allowable for some
categories of engines.
See specific regulations.]

For equipment not sold in the US, it

is recommended to use symbol ISO
7000-1541 along with an indication
of sulfur content through the use of
the wording "SXX mg/kg" where XX
is the maximum sulfur content of the
fuel for the specific market.
Two example labels are shown in the
left-hand column.
This label should be located near the
fuel inlet.

[Note: Low sulfur fuel is

allowable for some
categories of engines.
See specific regulations.]