This European Standard deals with the controls and control systems for automated functions of industrial trucks with an operator (hereinafter referred to as "trucks"). The control system is generally part of the truck but can include components external to the truck, eg for the guidance means for automated steering. This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the specific hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of automated functions of trucks when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorised representative. In addition, trucks should comply as appropriate with EN 292 for hazards not covered by this standard or the applicable companion standards. This European Standard is not applicable to safety equipment (e. g. devices for height limitation, speed limitation) used to override driver control. This European Standard deals with the hazards related to the controls and control systems for the following automated functions: Steering (direct mechanical guidance is excluded); Travel; Lifting and lowering operations; Load manipulations, e. g. rotation, reach, slewing, tilting, clamping; Combination and/or sequence of the above movements. This standard must be used in conjunction with one or more of the applicable companion standards listed in the Foreword. This European standard does not establish the additional requirements for the following: a) Operation in severe conditions (e. g. extreme climates, freezer applications, strong magnetic fields); b) Operation in environments subject to special rules (e. g. potentially explosive atmospheres); c) Electromagnetic compatibility; d) Transportation of passengers; e) Handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e. g. molten metals, acids/bases, radiating materials). Limitations in the scopes of the applicable companion standards also apply to this standard.
EN 1526:1997 history
2008EN 1526:1997+A1:2008 Safety of industrial trucks - Additional requirements for automated functions on trucks
1997EN 1526:1997 Safety of industrial trucks - Additional requirements for automated functions on trucks (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2008)