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National foreword
This British Standard is the English language version of EN 12077-2:1998.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee
MHE/3, Cranes and derricks, to Subcommittee MHE/3/11, Crane safety and testing,
which has the responsibility to:

Ð aid enquirers to understand the text;

Ð present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
Ð monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on request

to its secretary.
This standard was originally intended to be one of many parts of BS EN 12077 (as
listed in the Foreword). However, the CEN committee responsible has changed the
numbering system and it is expected that the other parts will be published as
stand-alone standards, and that this standard will be amended or revised to become
a stand-alone standard. Readers are advised to use the existing title and number of
this standard until it is officially changed, but to ignore the list of parts shown in the
Foreword.
Cross-references
The British Standards which implement international or European publications
referred to in this document may be found in the BSI Standards Catalogue under the
section entitled ªInternational Standards Correspondence Indexº, or by using the
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A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.
Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity
from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
was last issued.

This British Standard, having Amendments issued since publication

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering Amd. No. Date Comments
Sector Committee, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Committee and comes
into effect on 15 November 1999

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EUROPAÈISCHE NORM November 1998

ICS 53.020.20

Descriptors: handling equipment, lifting equipment, safety devices, control devices, limits, loads, forces, indicating instruments,
safety of machines, accident prevention, hazards, specifications, verification, information, utilization, marking

English version

Cranes safety Ð Requirements for health and safety Ð

Part 2: Limiting and indicating devices

SeÂcurite des appareils de levage aÁ charge Sicherheit von Kranen Ð Gesundheits- und
suspendue Ð Prescriptions relatives aÁ la hygieÁne et Sicherheitsanforderungen Ð Teil 2: Begrenzungs-
aÁ la seÂcurite РPartie 2: Dispositifs limiteurs et und Anzeigeeinrichtungen
indicateurs

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 November 1998.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to
the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists 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 Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

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Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 147, Cranes Ð safety, the
Secretariat of which is held by BSI. Foreword 2
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 0 Introduction 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 1 Scope 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 1999, and 2 Normative references 3
conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by May 1999. 3 Definitions 3
This European Standard has been prepared under a 4 List of significant hazards 4
mandate given to CEN by the European Commission 5 Safety requirements and/or measures 4
and the European Free Trade Association, and
6 Verification of the safety requirements
supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
and/or measures 8
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative
annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard. 7 Information for use 8
This European Standard is one part of EN 12077. Other Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this
parts are as follows: European Standard with EU Directives 10
Ð Part 1: Controls and control stations;
Ð Part 3: Guarding;
Ð Part 4: Access;
Ð Part 5-1: Lifting of persons with suspended
baskets;
Ð Part 5-2: Lifting of persons with moveable
cabins;
Ð Part 5-3: Lifting of persons with platforms
attached to the jib;
Ð Part 5-4: Lifting of persons with spreader beams.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations,
the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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0 Introduction 3 Definitions
This European Standard is a harmonized standard to For the purposes of this standard, the definitions given
provide one means for limiting and indicating devices in ENV 1070:1993 and the following definitions apply.
for cranes to conform with the essential health and
safety requirements of the Machinery Directive, as 3.1
amended. anti-collision device
This European Standard is a type C standard as stated device to prevent a fixed load-lifting attachment and
in ENV 1070:1993. cranes or parts of cranes from colliding when they are
The machinery concerned and the extent to which manoeuvred simultaneously in the same space
hazards are covered are indicated in the scope of this NOTE A working space limiter can perform the function of an
anti-collision device in certain applications.
standard.
3.2
1 Scope configuration
This European Standard specifies general requirements the combination of structural members,
for the application and operating parameters of limiting counterweights, support or outrigger position, hook
and indicating devices installed on powered cranes. block reeving and similar items assembled, positioned
NOTE Specific requirements for particular types of crane are and erected according to manufacturers' instructions
given in the appropriate European Standard for the particular and ready for operation
crane type.
This European Standard does not cover erection, 3.3
dismantling operations, or changing the configuration continuous warning
of a crane. warning that is given visually by either a flashing or
The significant hazards covered by this European uninterrupted light, or audibly by either a pulsing or
Standard are identified in clause 4. uninterrupted sound, and persists throughout the time
This European Standard is applicable to cranes which the condition being indicated exists
are manufactured after the date of approval by CEN of 3.4
this standard.
control station position limiter
device to prevent movement of the control station
2 Normative references beyond specified limits, on a crane having a control
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or station that can be moved by powered movement to
undated reference, provisions from other publications. different positions
These normative references are cited at the
appropriate places in the text and the publications are 3.5
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent crane
amendments to, or revisions of, any of these machine for cyclic lifting or cyclic lifting and handling
publications apply to this European Standard only of loads suspended on hooks or other load-handling
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For devices, whether manufactured to an individual design,
undated references, the latest edition of the publication in series or from prefabricated components
referred to applies. NOTE ªSuspendedº can include additional means fitted to
EN 292-1:1991, Safety of machinery Ð Basic prevent swinging, rotation of the load etc.
concepts Ð General principles for design Ð
3.6
Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology.
derricking limiter
EN 292-2:1991, Safety of machinery Ð Basic
concepts Ð General principles for design Ð device to prevent the raising or lowering of a jib, fly
Part 2: Technical principles and specifications. jib, ªA-frameº or mast beyond specified limits
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, Safety of machinery Ð Basic 3.7
concepts Ð General principles for design Ð hoisting limiter
Part 2: Technical principles and specifications.
device to either prevent the fixed load-lifting
EN 954-1, Safety of machinery Ð Safety related parts
attachment from being raised such that it inadvertently
of control systems Ð Part 1: General principles for
strikes the crane structure, or a device to prevent any
design.
other specified upper limitation of the load-lifting
EN 60204-1:1992, Safety of machinery Ð Electrical attachment from being exceeded
equipment of machines Ð Part 1: General
requirements. 3.8
EN 61310-1:1995, Safety of machinery Ð Indication, indicator
marking and actuation Ð Part 1: Requirements for device which provides warnings and/or data to
visual, auditory and tactile signals. facilitate the competent control of the crane within its
ENV 1070:1993, Safety of machinery Ð Terminology. design parameters

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3.9 3.18
lowering limiter slewing limiter
device to ensure that the minimum engagement of the device to prevent slewing beyond specified limits
lifting medium is maintained at all times during
3.19
operation, e.g. the minimum number of turns of rope
on the hoist drum, or mechanical device to prevent the telescoping limiter
chain from running out of engagement with the driving device to prevent the extension or retraction of a
mechanism member beyond specified limits
3.10 3.20
motion limiter travelling limiter
device which restricts a crane motion or initiates the device to prevent all types of movement along rail
stopping of the motion tracks or runways beyond specified limits
(See examples in 5.6.1.1). NOTE ªTravellingº covers terms such as ªtraversingº, ªcrabbingº
and ªtrolleyingº.
3.11
3.21
overturning moment (for the purpose of 5.3.1)
working space limiter
the product of the rated capacity and the reference
outreach device to prevent a fixed load-lifting attachment and/or
parts of the crane from entering a prohibited space
3.12 NOTE Working space limitation is often achieved by a
performance limiter combination of different limiters.
device which automatically prevents a design
performance characteristic from being exceeded 4 List of significant hazards
3.13 Table 1 shows a list of significant hazardous situations
rated capacity and hazardous events that could result in risks to
persons during normal use and foreseeable misuse. It
load that the crane is designed to lift for a given also contains the corresponding cross-references to
operating condition (e.g. configuration, position of the certain parts of EN 292, and the relevant clauses in this
load) standard that are necessary to reduce or eliminate the
3.14 risks associated with those hazards.
rated capacity indicator
device which gives, within specified tolerance limits, at 5 Safety requirements and/or measures
least a continuous indication that the rated capacity is 5.1 General
exceeded, and another continuous indication (on
certain crane types: see 5.5.1.2a) of the approach to Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements
the rated capacity and/or measures of this clause. In addition, the
machine shall be designed according to the principles
3.15 of EN 292 for hazards relevant but not significant,
rated capacity limiter which are not dealt with by this standard.
device that automatically prevents the crane from 5.2 Limiters and indicators
handling loads in excess of its rated capacity, taking
into account the dynamic effects during normal 5.2.1 The crane manufacturer shall select a device
operational use having a specification that is compatible with the
designed use of the crane, taking into account:
3.16 a) operating environment, e.g. relative humidity,
reference outreach freezing, condensation;
horizontal distance between a vertical line through the b) rated capacity;
centre of gravity of a load and the corresponding c) crane characteristics;
tipping line
d) electromagnetic compatibility.
3.17
5.2.2 The installation of limiters and indicators shall
slack rope limiter be carried out in a manner that does not reduce the
device to automatically prevent dangers from slack required strength of the crane.
rope situations
5.2.3 The effects (e.g. forces, stopping distances)
resulting from the operation of the limiter shall be
within the design constraints of the crane.

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Table 1 Ð List of significant hazards and associated requirements

Hazard Reference Relevant clause(s) in this standard
EN 292-1:1991 EN 292-2:1991 Relevant essential health
and safety requirements as
listed in annex A of
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1996
1 Mechanical hazards caused by the crane
and its load
1.1 Lack of stability 4.2.2 6.2.5 1.3.1 5.2.1b), 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.4.1.1, 5.4.1.2,
5.4.2.1, 5.4.2.3, 5.6.1.1, 5.6.1.2,
5.6.1.5, 5.6.2.1, 5.6.2.2, 5.7.4
1.2 Impact hazard 4.2.1 Ð 1.3 5.6.1.1, 5.6.1.2, 5.6.1.5, 5.6.2.1,
5.6.2.2, 5.7.4
1.3 Mechanical strength 4.2 3.1, 3.2, 4 1.3, 3 5.2.1b), 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.6, 5.3.1, 5.3.2,
5.4.1.1, 5.4.1.2, 5.4.2.1, 5.4.2.3,
5.6.1.1, 5.6.1.2, 5.6.1.5, 5.6.2.1,
5.6.2.2, 5.7.4
2 Electrical hazards caused by failure of 4.3 3.9 1.5.1, 1.6.3, 3.9 5.2.4, 5.2.5
electrical components and circuits
3 Hazards generated by neglecting
ergonomic principles in machinery
design
3.1 Human error/unauthorized actions 4.9 3.6 1.1.2d), 1.2.2, 1.2.5, 1.2.8, 5.2.7, 5.2.8, 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.5, 5.3.7,
1.5.4, 1.7, 3.6 5.4.1.1, 5.4.2.1, 5.5.1.4, 5.5.2.1,
5.5.2.2, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2.4, 5.6.1.4, 5.7.2
4 Hazards caused by missing and/or
inadequate and/or incorrectly positioned
safety measures
4.1 Safety signs, signals, information or Ð 3.6.7, 5.2, 5.3, 1.7.0, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.7.3, 5.2.1c), 5.2.7, 5.2.9, 5.3.3, 5.5.1.1,
warnings 5.4 1.7.4, 3.6.3, 3.6.7, 4.4.2 5.5.1.2, 5.5.1.3, 5.5.1.4, 5.5.2.1,
5.5.2.2, 5.5.2.3, 5.6.1.4, 5.7.1, 5.7.2,
5.7.3, 5.7.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3
4.2 Emergency devices/facilities Ð Ð 6.1.2 5.2.1c), 5.2.9, 5.4.2.2, 5.4.2.3, 5.6.1.3

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5 Hazards caused by missing/inadequate Ð Ð Ð 5.2.1.4, 5.3.7, 5.5.3
facilities for routine test/inspection
6 Hazards generated by radiation 4.7 Ð 1.5.1, 1.5.10, 1.5.11 5.2.1d)
7 Hazards from external influences Ð Ð Ð 5.2.1a)

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5.2.4 Systems shall enable periodic functional checks 5.3.5 Features shall be incorporated to minimize the
to be carried out to verify that indicators are operating risk of accidental change of any manual setting device
correctly. (e.g. by locking, double action).
5.2.5 If interruption of the power occurs, the setting 5.3.6 The number of setting positions of the
of limiters and indicators shall be retained. configuration selection device(s) shall relate to the
number of configurations provided for the crane.
5.2.6 Devices shall be capable of withstanding the
shock loads and vibrations transmitted to them during Positions which are not utilized shall render the crane
normal usage, erection, rope changing, dismantling and inoperative or not cause an unsafe crane condition if
maintenance of the crane. selected.
5.2.7 Controls and indicators shall have legible and 5.3.7 The design and installation of rated capacity
durable markings on or adjacent to them, preferably indicators and rated capacity limiters shall take into
with symbols to indicate their function and mode of account the need to test the crane with overloads
operation, and all controls shall be compatible with without dismantling or permanently affecting the
ergonomic principles. performance of the indicator or limiter. Where it is
necessary to disconnect parts of the devices during
5.2.8 Painting or other corrosion protection shall not testing, facilities shall be provided to check and/or
affect the correct functioning of limiters and indicators. reset the devices after the test.
5.2.9 All limiters, and those indicators forming part of 5.4 Rated capacity limiters Ð specific
a monitoring system, shall be constructed/assembled in requirements
accordance with EN 954-1. The categories used shall be
those determined by risk assessment and/or specified 5.4.1 General
by the European Standards for particular crane types. 5.4.1.1 The rated capacity limiter shall prevent the
5.3 Rated capacity limiters and indicators Ð crane from operating outside the limits of the positions
general requirements and loads shown and/or described on the rated
capacity chart.
5.3.1 Rated capacity limiters and indicators shall be
provided on all cranes having a rated capacity 5.4.1.2 The designed operating force on a crane will
of 1 000 kg or above, or an overturning moment be the sum of:
of 40 000 N´m or above due to the load. (See 3.11.) a) the static force from the rated capacity;
NOTE For rope or chain hoists for which the rated capacity does b) the dynamic force from the rated capacity;
not vary with the position of the load, the risk assessment can
show that the rated capacity indicator is not necessary. c) the tolerance of the force to operate the rated
capacity limiter.
5.3.2 The rated capacity limiter/indicator shall
perform in accordance with this standard for all rated The rated capacity limiter shall operate at a force
capacities shown in the information for use and for all between a) + b) and a) + b) + c). The tolerance for the
the configurations that the manufacturer of the crane force to operate the limiter shall be specified in the
has supplied. appropriate European Standard for the particular crane
type, where the designed operating force shall be taken
5.3.3 If a crane can be operated with different into account in the crane design. The objective shall be
configurations, there shall be an indication of the crane to ensure that the rated capacity limiter operates at as
configuration for which the rated capacity close to the rated capacity as is practicable.
limiter/indicator has been set. Where a configuration
selecting device is provided, a direct description of the 5.4.2 Operating requirements
configuration selected shall be provided on the device, 5.4.2.1 The rated capacity limiter shall operate to
or a code which can be checked against a separate list override the controls of the crane when the load on
of codes/configurations. the crane exceeds the rated capacity to prevent any
5.3.4 A rated capacity limiter/indicator shall, wherever condition that will increase the overload.
practicable, operate automatically for all configurations NOTE Reference should be made to European Standards for
particular crane types for details of motions that will increase the
and positions of the crane. Where this cannot be overload.
achieved, a warning note shall be provided in the
crane driver's manual and the selecting device shall be 5.4.2.2 The rated capacity limiter shall not prevent
readily accessible from the driving position. As a the crane driver from returning the controls to the
minimum requirement, the rated capacity ªstopº position and starting motions that will move the
limiter/indicator shall operate automatically between crane to a reduced loading or unloaded condition.
the application of the load and release of the load 5.4.2.3 The rated capacity limiter, once triggered, shall
without any manual resetting or adjustment. continuously override the controls concerned until the
overload has been removed and the relevant control
lever has been returned to the neutral position.

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5.5 Rated capacity indicators Ð specific 5.6 Motion and performance limiters
requirements
5.6.1 Motion limiters
5.5.1 Operating requirements
5.5.1.1 The rated capacity indicator shall give visual 5.6.1.1 Any motion which has a designed restriction
or audible warnings, or both, for all motions of the of movement, and those motions which have a
crane that induce a load in excess of the rated restriction specified by the user, shall be provided with
capacity as shown in the information supplied by the motion limiters. Reference should be made to
manufacturer for the particular crane. European Standards for particular crane types, for
further information. Examples are listed as follows:
5.5.1.2 The rated capacity indicator shall:
a) hoisting limiter;
a) for those cranes where the rated capacity varies
according to the position of the load, warn the crane b) lowering limiter;
driver of the approach of the rated capacity; c) slack rope limiter;
b) warn crane drivers and persons in the danger d) slewing limiter;
zone when the rated capacity limiter is activated; e) travelling limiter;
c) warn crane drivers and persons in the danger f) derricking limiter;
zone (on those cranes where a limiter override is g) telescoping limiter;
provided) whenever the rated capacity limiter has h) control station position limiter;
been overridden.
i) working space limiter;
5.5.1.3 The rated capacity indicator shall give a j) anti-collision device.
warning of approach to the rated capacity at a value
which gives the crane driver time to react to the 5.6.1.2 The effect of one motion upon another shall
warning and prevent the crane from being overloaded. be taken into account where that motion can cause
NOTE Reference should be made to European Standards for another limit to be exceeded.
particular crane types for details of what constitutes the value
required. 5.6.1.3 Where a motion is provided with one motion
5.5.1.4 No provision shall be made for the crane limiter, after the triggering of that motion limiter,
driver to cancel a warning from the control station, movement in the opposite direction, to a safe
except when both audible and visual warnings are condition, shall be possible without resetting.
used for the same situation, in which case the audible 5.6.1.4 Where a risk assessment has determined that
warning may have a manual cancellation facility that a secondary (ªback-upº) limiter needs to be provided
becomes operable after the warning has been active for a single motion, failure of the first limiter shall
for 5 s. If such a cancellation facility is used, the result in an indication of the failure to the crane driver
warning shall automatically operate if the crane by the means specified in the appropriate European
subsequently returns to a condition requiring an Standard for the particular crane type. To ensure
audible warning. continued safety of the machine, it shall not be
NOTE Provision may be made to cancel the audible warning possible to operate the limited motion in both
during calibration and testing of the crane.
directions after the second limiter has been activated
5.5.2 Form of warning until a reset action has been carried out. This reset
5.5.2.1 Warnings for both the approach to rated action shall not be readily available to the crane driver
capacity, (in cases where it is required), and for rated at the control position. The indication and reset action
capacity being exceeded shall be continuous. There are not required when the second limiter is a fixed
shall be a clear difference between the warning for stop designed to absorb the energy of the motion.
approach and the warning for overload; e.g. a visual
warning may be one colour for the approach and 5.6.1.5 If two or more motions can be carried out
another colour for overload. simultaneously, the design of the motion limiters shall
take into account the effects of the possible
5.5.2.2 Warnings shall be in accordance combinations.
with 10.2.2, 10.3 and 10.8 of EN 60204-1:1992 and
EN 61310-1:1995. 5.6.2 Performance limiters
5.5.2.3 Visual warnings for the crane driver shall be 5.6.2.1 A motion shall have a performance limiter if:
positioned to be in full view from every control station a) the motion has a designed performance limitation;
without obscuring the crane driver's view of the load
and its immediate surroundings. b) there is an external force which could cause the
performance limitation to be exceeded (e.g. gravity).
5.5.2.4 Warnings shall be clearly identifiable in the
Performance limiters need not be provided if the
specified ambient conditions.
performance limits are prevented from being exceeded
5.5.3 Provision for checking by the design of the system.
The rated capacity indicator shall be such that it can NOTE Examples of aspects of crane performance to be limited
be checked (its circuitry and response, but not are listed as follows:
necessarily its accuracy) without applying loads to the 1) speed;
crane. 2) acceleration/deceleration.

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5.6.2.2 If two or more motions can be carried out 5.7.4 The response time of indicators shall be
simultaneously, the design of the performance limiter appropriate to the rate of change of the parameter
shall take into account the effects of these indicated, so that they always show the current
combinations. position.
5.7 Indicators
5.7.1 Indicators shall be fitted to cranes in accordance
6 Verification of the safety requirements
with the requirements given in the European Standards and/or measures
for the specific crane types. Verification of limiting and indicating devices is
NOTE Indication of the relevant parameters shown on the duty generally to be carried out when they are installed on
chart for the crane provides a valuable aid to the driver. Examples a crane. However, when applicable, individual
of these indications are: components may be separately verified or tested
a) radius; (e.g. marking).
b) angle;
Conformity to safety requirements and/or measures
c) rated capacity; (given in clause 5) shall be verified by the methods
d) proximity to rated capacity; detailed in Table 2.
e) actual load;
f) jib length;
g) falls of hoisting line;
7 Information for use
NOTE Attention is drawn to clause 5 of EN 292-2:1991.
h) wind speed;
i) crane level. 7.1 Instructions shall be provided for the protection
of limiters and indicators when arc welding is carried
5.7.2 Continuous unambiguous visual indication shall
out on the crane.
be provided for the crane driver, for example by means
of a needle moving across a scale, the approach of two 7.2 Instructions shall be provided for the actions to
pointers, or digital display. be taken to protect the limiter/indicator when overload
testing the crane.
5.7.3 Indicators shall be in accordance
with 10.2.2, 10.3 and 10.8 of EN 60204-1:1992 and 7.3 Warnings shall be provided to prevent excessive
EN 61310-1:1995. paint from being applied to critical areas.

Table 2 Ð Methods to be used to verify conformity with the safety requirements

and/or measures
Clause Method of verification
number
5.2.1 Confirmation that the devices fitted are those specified by the crane manufacturer
5.2.2 Inspection, to confirm that the device has been installed as specified by the manufacturer
5.2.3 Test and examination, to confirm that no permitted crane movements cause damage to the crane
5.2.4 Inspection and test, to confirm that the devices allow functional checks to be carried out
5.2.5 Functional check, by comparing the configuration selected before and after interruption of power
5.2.6 Inspection and examination after a period of varied use
5.2.7 Visual inspection and functional check that markings or symbols are undamaged and
unambiguous
5.2.8 Visual inspection and functional check
5.2.9 Visual check that the devices fitted are those specified by the manufacturer
5.3.1 Inspection, to confirm that devices exist on cranes on or above the ratings quoted in the clause
5.3.2 Test, to confirm that the devices fitted perform for all configurations and capacities shown in the
information provided by the manufacturer
5.3.3 Visual check to confirm that each available configuration is indicated, and test to confirm that the
details of the configurations selected match the setting of the rated capacity limiter/indicator
5.3.4 Test for automatic operation, or, when this is not provided, visual inspection of the crane driver's
manual to confirm that automatic operation is not provided, plus a visual inspection of the
accessibility of the selecting device
5.3.5 Visual inspection and functional check

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Table 2 Ð Methods to be used to verify conformity with the safety requirements

and/or measures (continued)
Clause Method of verification
number
5.3.6 Inspection, to confirm that the number of selections that can be made on the configuration
selector compares with the configurations acknowledged by the manufacturer
5.3.7 Test, to confirm that the devices can withstand the loads that the crane will be subjected to in
overload testing
5.4.1.1 Test, to confirm that the crane does not operate outside the limits specified
5.4.1.2 Test, to confirm that the operational point is within the tolerance specified
5.4.2.1 Test, by subjecting the crane to an overload condition and checking that the controls have been
overridden
5.4.2.2 Test, by subjecting the crane to an overload condition and checking that the controls can be
returned to the ªstopº position, and that the load can be brought to a safe position
5.4.2.3 Test, by subjecting the crane to an overload condition and whilst maintaining this condition,
checking that the controls have been overridden until the overload is removed
5.5.1.1 Test, by subjecting the crane to all overload conditions and checking that the specified warnings
are operative
5.5.1.2 Test, by subjecting the crane to the specified overload conditions and checking that warnings are
perceivable to the driver at his control station and to persons in the danger zone
5.5.1.3 Test, by increasing the load towards the rated capacity condition and checking if the indicator
allows sufficient time for the driver to take corrective action
5.5.1.4 Test, by checking that the warning cancellation facility is operational only under the specified
conditions for use
5.5.2.1 Test, by checking that the specified warning is continuous, and that the approach and overload
warnings are perceptibly different
5.5.2.2 Inspection, to ensure that devices are in accordance with EN 60204-1:1992 and EN 61310-1:1995
5.5.2.3 Checks, to ensure that all visual warnings are within the crane driver's area of vision when at the
control station
5.5.2.4 Check, to ensure that warnings are distinguishable by the crane driver under the specified lighting
and weather conditions
5.5.3 Test, to check that the device incorporates a facility to check its operation
5.6.1.1 Inspection, to check that all such motions have a motion limiter fitted
5.6.1.2 Test, by subjecting the crane to all possible combined motions to verify that the limiter(s) are not
adversely affected
5.6.1.3 Test, by checking that the specified movement is possible
5.6.1.4 Test, by causing the motion to activate both limiters and checking that the motion is inoperable
until a reset action is carried out; also check that the crane driver cannot reach the reset facility
from the prescribed control position
5.6.1.5 Check to confirm that two or more motions have been taken into account in the design
5.6.2.1 Check that the design justifies the use of a performance limiter
5.6.2.2 Check to confirm that two or more motions have been taken into account in the design
5.7.1 Inspection, to check that all specified devices have been fitted to the crane
5.7.2 Inspection, by checking that the indication provided is continuous and unambiguous
5.7.3 Inspection and test, to ensure that the devices conform to the quoted standards
5.7.4 Test, by subjecting the crane to all relevant motions to check that continuous indicators are not
hunting or oscillating, and that the response is appropriate to the rate of change of the parameter
indicated

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Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship of this European Standard with EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directives:
Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC;
its amendments 91/368/EEC and 93/44/EEC.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of the
Directive concerned.
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the products falling within the
scope of this standard.

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