Abstract: A signaling device, in particular a signal pillar 1, is provided which is able to generate signals even outside the range of the usual optical and acoustic signals, and flexibly create them as needed with little additional effort. This object is achieved by providing a wireless transmitting unit (8) for transferring data to a receiver in addition to the signal elements (2, 3, 4) for generating optical and/or acoustic signals, wherein the transmitting unit (8) is arranged in an exchangeable module.

Abstract: A signaling appliance is provided, in particular a signaling column for indication of at least one operating state of a technical appliance such as a machine, an installation, a vehicle or the like, having at least one holding apparatus (5) for holding an electrical light-emitting element, in particular an incandescent lamp, which can be produced at a lower cost and/or provides further application options, in which case the electronics mount can be installed very easily, for example for commercially available signaling elements and/or bulbs. According to the invention, this is achieved in particular in that the holding apparatus (5) which is provided for holding the electronics mount (9) is also designed to hold the signaling element (7), with the holding apparatus (5) having at least one guide apparatus (8) for lateral guidance of the electronics mount (9) to be installed.