scope:

This European Standard applies to all trucks and their systems ·except:

a) trucks solely guided by mechanical means (rails, guides, etc):

b) trucks operating in areas open to persons unaware of the hazards.

For the purposes of this European Standard, a driverless industrial truck is a powered vehicle, including any trailers, designed to travel automatically in which the safety of operation does not depend on an operator. Remote controlled trucks are not considered driverless trucks.

For the purposes of this European Standard, a system comprises the control system, which may be part of the truck and/or separate from it, the guidancemeans and the battery charging system.

This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of trucks 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 covers specific hazards related to the automated functions of trucks and their systems listed in clause 4. This standard must be used in conjunction with one or more of the applicable companion standards listed in the Foreword.

The provision of a portable control unit does not classify the truck as a pedestrian controlled truck.

The environment of trucks can have a significant effect on tl1eir safe operation. Annex A establishes requirements for the preparation of the environment to eliminate the associated hazards. For the person responsible for the integration of the trucks into the workplace, Annex A is normative.

This European Standard does not establish the following additional requirements for:

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);

f) parts of trucks requiring manual intervention during operation.