DIN EN 1175
What is DIN EN 1175?
DIN EN 1175 is a standard for the electrical equipment of self-propelled forklifts. It sets safety requirements for the design and construction of electrical and electronic systems and supports the verification of compliance within the framework of applicable machinery safety requirements.
What is the purpose of the DIN EN 1175 standard?
The objective of DIN EN 1175 is to ensure functional safety in pedestrian-controlled forklifts. The standard defines requirements for electrical and electronic components, including electrically actuated hydraulic or pneumatic valves.
In addition, it describes the necessary safety functions for power supply, driving and braking, steering, handling, and emergency stopping. For each of these functions, it specifies the required performance level (PL).
What does this mean for the field of electrically driven vehicles and machines?
For companies in the field of electrically driven vehicles and machines, DIN EN 1175 is particularly relevant for forklifts such as forklifts or certain driverless transport systems, provided that they fall within the scope of the standard. It specifies the level of safety that must be achieved for central vehicle functions.
For certain functions, high performance levels may be required, e.g., up to PL d; the specific classification depends on the function, vehicle type, and standard.
Therefore, the standard is an important basis for the safe design of machine control systems in forklifts.
Synonyms:
- DIN EN 1175
- Standard for pedestrian trucks
- Safety standard for electric forklifts
- Standard for electrical equipment of forklifts
- PL standard for industrial trucks
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