scope:

This part of ISO 3691 applies to all driverless 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 part of ISO 3691, 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 part of ISO 3691, a system comprises the control system, which may be part of the truck and/or separate from it, the guidance means and the battery charging system. This part of ISO 3691 deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation in the area of use for which it was designed and maintenance of trucks in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer in the instruction handbook or his authorised representative. In addition, trucks should comply as appropriate with ISO/DIS 12100 for hazards not covered by this standard or the applicable companion standards. This part of ISO 3691 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 the relevant sections of the companion ISO 3691 standards (e.g. ISO 3691-1 for trucks with fork arms, ISO 3691-6 for burden carriers, etc.) The provision of a portable control unit does not classify the truck as a pedestrian controlled truck. The operating area of trucks can have a significant effect on their safe operation. Annex A establishes requirements for the preparation of the operating area to eliminate the associated hazards. For the person responsible for the integration of the trucks into the workplace, annex A is normative. This part of ISO 3691 does not establish 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)