Utgangssignalet

Utgangssignalet is a Norwegian term meaning "the exit signal." It is used in safety, signaling and human-machine interface contexts to denote a message, light, sound, or other cue that indicates permission to leave a place, shut down a process, or proceed to an exit. In Norwegian technical literature, the term often appears in the definite form Utgangssignalet to refer to a specific signal identified within a system.

The concept covers a range of implementations. In building and transport signage, an utgangssignal is typically a clearly visible indicator near doors, stairs, or platforms that shows an exit is available and reachable. In railway or industrial signaling, it may be a light, flag, or electronic command that authorizes departure or safe disengagement of equipment. In process control and automation, a logout or shutdown signal can be described as an utgangssignal, triggering the end of an operation or the transition to a safe state.

Design considerations include visibility, unambiguity, and fail-safety, ensuring that the signal remains discernible under adverse conditions and that its meaning is unambiguous to operators and the public. The term also appears in more metaphorical use within computing and information systems to describe any signal that indicates termination or exit.

Utgangssignalet is primarily used within Norwegian-language contexts, and direct translations may vary in technical vocabulary across languages.