SIST EN 62745:2017/A11:2020

Safety of machinery - Requirements for cableless control systems of machinery

IEC 62745:2017(E) specifies requirements for the functionality and interfacing of cableless (for example, radio, infra-red) control systems that provide communication between operator control station(s) and the control system of a machine. Specific requirements are included for such operator control stations that are portable by the operator.

Sicherheit von Maschinen - Anforderungen für kabellose Steuerungen an Maschinen

Sécurité des machines - Exigences générales pour les systèmes de commande sans fil des machines

IEC 62745:2017 spécifie les exigences de fonctionnalité d'un système de commande sans fil, qu'il soit interfacé avec ou qu'il fasse partie intégrante d'un système de commande de machine destiné à être utilisé comme poste de commande opérateur sur une machine.

Varnost strojev - Zahteve za brezžično povezavo upravljalnikov nadzornih sistemov strojev

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 05-Nov-2020
• ICS: 13.110 - Safety of machinery
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• ICS: 35.100.01 - Open systems interconnection in general
• Technical Committee: MOV - Measuring equipment for electromagnetic quantities
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 03-Jul-2020
• Due Date: 07-Sep-2020
• Completion Date: 06-Nov-2020
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 62745:2017/A11:2020 - Safety of machinery - Requirements for cableless control systems of machinery

Relations

• Amends: SIST EN 62745:2017 - Safety of machinery - General requirements for cableless control systems of machinery (IEC 62745:2017)
• Effective Date: 24-Dec-2019

Overview

SIST EN 62745:2017/A11:2020 is a European standard developed by CLC that specifies safety requirements for cableless control systems used in machinery. These systems employ wireless communication technologies such as radio or infrared to link operator control stations with machine control systems. This standard focuses on ensuring the functional safety and reliability of these wireless interfaces, particularly for portable operator control stations.

This amendment (A11) updates the original EN 62745:2017 and reflects the latest safety practices and technical specifications for wireless machine control. It is harmonized under the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, providing a voluntary compliance route to essential health and safety requirements.

Key Topics

• Cableless Control Functionality
  Requirements cover the communication protocols and functional capabilities to ensure reliable interaction between operator controls and machinery controls without physical cabling.

• Wireless Technologies Supported
  Includes radio frequency and infrared communication systems, emphasizing interoperability and effective signal transmission even in challenging industrial environments.

• Portable Operator Control Stations
  Specific design and safety requirements are outlined for portable or handheld wireless operator units to prevent unintended commands or communication failures.

• Safety and Reliability Assessments
  Addresses risk analysis, fault detection, and mitigation strategies critical for maintaining safe operations when using wireless control systems.

• Interfacing Requirements
  Defines how cableless control systems should interface with conventional control systems of machinery, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to safety functions.

• Compliance with Electrotechnical Safety Standards
  References other related standards such as IEC 60204-1 (electrical equipment of machines) and ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems), aligning cableless control safety with established machine safety norms.

• Environmental Considerations
  Includes recommendations on environmental testing (e.g., IEC 60068-2-31) to guarantee system resilience against shocks, vibrations, and electromagnetic disturbances common in industrial settings.

Applications

• Industrial Automation
  Facilitates safer and more flexible wireless operation of automated machinery lines, robots, and assembly equipment.

• Mobile Machinery Control
  Applicable for controlling mobile machines where cabling is impractical or introduces safety risks.

• Hazardous Area Operations
  Supports applications in environments requiring minimized physical connections to reduce risk of sparks or physical damage.

• Ergonomic Operator Interface Solutions
  Enhances operator mobility and accessibility by enabling cable-free control, improving workplace ergonomics and efficiency.

• Safety-Critical Systems
  Used in systems where control failure could lead to injury or equipment damage, mandating adherence to functional safety requirements.

Related Standards

• IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines
• ISO 13849-1/2: Safety-related parts of control systems – Design and validation principles
• IEC 60947-5-1 and IEC 60947-5-5: Control circuit devices and emergency stop functions
• IEC 62061: Functional safety of safety-related electrical, electronic and programmable systems
• ISO 13850: Emergency stop function design principles
• IEC 60068-2-31: Environmental testing for mechanical robustness and shock resistance

These standards collectively support the comprehensive safety framework for cableless machinery control systems, ensuring interoperability, reliability, and compliance with European safety regulations.

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SIST EN 62745:2017/A11:2020 is essential for manufacturers, system integrators, safety engineers, and compliance officers aiming to implement safe, reliable, and regulation-compliant cableless control systems in modern industrial machinery environments. Adopting this standard helps reduce risks associated with wireless control failures while enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2020
Varnost strojev - Zahteve za brezžično povezavo upravljalnikov nadzornih
sistemov strojev
Safety of machinery - Requirements for cableless control systems of machinery
Sicherheit von Maschinen - Anforderungen für kabellose Steuerungen an Maschinen
Sécurité des machines - Exigences générales pour les systèmes de commande sans fil
des machines
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62745:2017/A11:2020
ICS:
13.110 Varnost strojev Safety of machinery
35.100.01 Medsebojno povezovanje Open systems
odprtih sistemov na splošno interconnection in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62745:2017/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2020
ICS 13.110; 29.020; 35.100.01
English Version
Safety of machinery - Requirements for cableless control
systems of machinery
Sécurité des machines - Exigences générales pour les Sicherheit von Maschinen - Anforderungen für kabellose
systèmes de commande sans fil des machines Steuerungen an Maschinen
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN 62745:2017; it was approved by CENELEC on 2020-04-22. CENELEC members
are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a
national standard without any alteration.
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