SIST EN 15194:2009/oprA1:2010

Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles

This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted cycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems using battery voltage up to 48 VDC or integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the assessment of the design and assembly of electrically power assisted cycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a voltage up to and including 48 VDC or  integrated a battery charger with a 230 V input

Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC Fahrräder

Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC

Kolesa - Kolesa z električnim pomožnim pogonom - Kolo KEPP

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 06-Jun-2010
• ICS: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-Oct-2019
• Due Date: 19-Oct-2019
• Completion Date: 14-Oct-2019
• Ref Project: EN 15194:2009/FprA1 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 15194:2009+A1:2012 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
• Effective Date: 24-Sep-2011
• Amends: SIST EN 15194:2009 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC bicycle
• Effective Date: 01-May-2010

Overview

SIST EN 15194:2009/oprA1:2010 is a key European Standard published by CEN that specifies safety requirements and test methods for electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC bicycles). It focuses on electric bicycles equipped with a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW and details the power management systems which progressively reduce and cut off motor output as the bicycle reaches 25 km/h or sooner if pedalling ceases. This standard is vital for ensuring the safe design, assembly, and operation of EPAC bicycles and their electrical sub-assemblies, including battery and charging systems operating up to 48 VDC or integrated battery chargers with 230 V input.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  Covers EPAC bicycles with electric assist motors up to 0.25 kW and speed limits of 25 km/h. Applicable to bicycles using battery voltages up to 48 VDC or those with integrated charging systems.

• Safety Requirements
  Specifies essential safety protocols concerning electrical circuit design, power management, and protection mechanisms to ensure the reliable functioning of electric assist systems without posing hazards to riders.

• Test Methods
  Defines standardized procedures to assess compliance with technical and safety requirements, including testing of electric circuits, charging systems, and the overall electric power assist function durability. Modifications and clarifications to these tests are part of the amendment.

• Electric Circuit Standards
  Aligns symbols and functions in electric circuits with ISO 2575, ensuring consistency and clarity in documentation and device interfaces.

• Power Management Systems
  Details verification processes that ensure motor power output diminishes correctly with increased speed or when pedalling stops, maintaining compliance with safety norms and enhancing rider control.

Applications

• Electric Bicycle Manufacturing
  Ensures that electric bicycles meet stringent safety and performance criteria, enabling manufacturers in Europe and globally to design compliant EPAC bicycles.

• Battery and Charging System Design
  Guides the development and testing of battery packs and integrated chargers to conform with voltage and safety standards, reducing risks of electrical faults or failures.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Assists regulators and certification bodies in evaluating EPAC bicycles before market approval, providing assurance of rider safety and product reliability.

• Quality Assurance and Testing Labs
  Provides test protocols for product validation, helping manufacturers detect faults early and maintain consistent product quality aligned with European directives.

Related Standards

• ISO 2575 – Standard for graphical symbols in vehicle electrical components, referenced for conformity in electric circuit symbols in EN 15194.

• EN 14764 – Safety requirements for city and trekking bicycles, providing foundational safety guidelines related to bicycle components.

• EN 15194's Base Version (2009) – The primary standard which this amendment modifies to improve clarity and procedural accuracy in electric circuit and testing requirements.

• Battery Safety Standards – Various EN and IEC standards governing rechargeable batteries, essential in conjunction with EN 15194 for overall EPAC system safety.

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Keywords: EN 15194, EPAC bicycles, electrically power assisted cycles, electric bicycle safety, electric bike standards, e-bike power management, electric circuit testing, battery voltage 48V, electric bicycle charging system, CEN standard, European electric bike regulation.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2010
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Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC Fahrräder
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15194:2009/prA1
ICS:
43.120 (OHNWULþQDFHVWQDYR]LOD Electric road vehicles
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 15194:2009
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
March 2010
ICS 43.120; 43.150
English Version
Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC
Fahrräder
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 333.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15194:2009. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant pa
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