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Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC
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43.120 (OHNWULþQDFHVWQDYR]LOD Electric road vehicles
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN 15194
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

October 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.120; 43.150 Supersedes EN 15194:2009+A1:2011
English Version

Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder -
EPAC EPAC
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 May 2017.

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 CEN-CENELEC Management Centre 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 CEN-CENELEC 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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.





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© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15194:2017 E
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Contents Page
European foreword . 5
Introduction . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 9
4 Safety requirements and/or protective measures . 16
4.1 General . 16
4.2 Electrical requirements . 16
4.2.1 Electric circuit . 16
4.2.2 Controls and symbols . 16
4.2.3 Batteries . 16
4.2.4 Battery charger . 17
4.2.5 Electric cables and connections . 17
4.2.6 Wiring . 18
4.2.7 Power cables and conduits . 18
4.2.8 External and internal electrical connections . 18
4.2.9 Moisture resistance . 18
4.2.10 Mechanical strength test . 19
4.2.11 Maximum speed for which the electric motor gives assistance . 19
4.2.12 Start-up assistance mode . 20
4.2.13 Power management . 21
4.2.14 Maximum power measurement — Measurement at the engine shaft . 22
4.2.15 Electro Magnetic Compatibility . 23
4.2.16 Failure mode . 23
4.2.17 Anti-tampering measure . 23
4.3 Mechanical requirements . 24
4.3.1 General . 24
4.3.2 Sharp edges . 25
4.3.3 Security and strength of safety-related fasteners . 25
4.3.4 Protrusions . 26
4.3.5 Brakes. 26
4.3.6 Steering . 39
4.3.7 Frames . 50
4.3.8 Front fork . 59
4.3.9 Wheels and wheel/tyre assembly . 67
4.3.10 Rims, tyres and tubes . 71
4.3.11 Front mudguard . 73
4.3.12 Pedals and pedal/crank drive system . 75
4.3.13 Drive-chain and drive belt . 82
4.3.14 Chain-wheel and belt-drive protective device . 83
4.3.15 Saddles and seat-posts . 87
4.3.16 Spoke protector . 93
4.3.17 Luggage carriers . 93
4.3.18 Road-test of a fully-assembled EPAC . 93
4.3.19 Lighting systems and reflectors . 94
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4.3.20 Warning device . 95
4.3.21 Thermal hazards . 95
4.3.22 Performance levels (PLrs) for control system of EPACs . 95
4.4 List of significant hazards . 95
5 Marking, labelling . 96
5.1 Requirement . 96
5.2 Durability test . 97
5.2.1 Requirement . 97
5.2.2 Test method . 97
6 Instruction for use . 97
Annex A (informative) Example of recommendation for battery charging . 100
Annex B (informative) Example of relation between speed, torque and current . 101
Annex C (normative) Electromagnetic compatibility of EPAC and ESA. 104
C.1 Conditions applying to EPAC and to electrical/electronic sub-assemblies (ESA) . 104
C.1.1 Marking . 104
C.1.2 Requirements . 104
C.2 Method of measuring broad-band electromagnetic radiation from EPA . 108
C.2.1 Measuring equipment . 108
C.2.2 Test method . 109
C.2.3 Measurement . 109
C.3 Method of measuring narrow band electromagnetic radiation from EPAC . 109
C.3.1 General . 109
C.3.2 Antenna type, position and orientation . 109
C.4 Methods of testing EPAC immunity to electromagnetic radiation . 110
C.4.1 General . 110
C.4.2 Expression of results . 110
C.4.3 Test conditions . 110
C.4.4 State of the EPAC during the tests . 110
C.4.5 Type, position and orientation of the field generator . 111
C.4.6 Requisite test and condition . 112
C.4.7 Generation of the requisite field strength . 112
C.4.8 Inspection and monitoring equipment . 114
C.5 Method of measuring broad-band electromagnetic radiation from separate technical
units (ESA) . 114
C.5.1 General . 114
C.5.2 State of the ESA during the test . 114
C.5.3 Antenna type, position and orientation . 114
C.6 Method of measuring narrow-band electromagnetic radiation from separate
technical units (ESAs). 114
C.6.1 General . 114
C.6.2 Test conditions . 114
C.6.3 State of the ESA during the tests . 114
C.6.4 Antenna type, position and orientation . 114
C.7 Methods of testing the ESA immunity to electromagnetic radiation . 115
C.7.1 General . 115
C.7.2 Expression of results . 115
C.7.3 Test conditions . 115
C.7.4 State of the ESA during the tests . 115
C.7.5 Requisite test and condition . 115
C.7.6 Generation of the requisite field strength . 116
C.7.7 Inspection and monitoring equipment . 116
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C.8 ESD test . 117
Annex D (informative) Steering geometry . 118
Annex E (normative) Dummy fork characteristics . 119
Annex F (informative) Explanation of the method of least squares for obtaining line of best
fit and ± 20 % limit lines for braking performance linearity . 121
Annex G (normative) Fork mounting fixture . 124
Annex H (informative) Wheel/tyre assembly - Fatigue test . 125
H.1 Requirements . 125
H.2 Test method . 125
Annex I (normative) Light, warning device, on/off symbols . 127
Annex J (informative) Walk assist mode symbols . 128
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 129
Bibliography . 134

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European foreword
This document (EN 15194:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 333 “Cycles”, the
secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15194:2009+A1:2011.
This document 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 Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Compared to the previous edition, this standard has been revised to align it to the essential applicable
requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive).
This standard also includes all mechanic requirements applicable to the EPACs and is therefore a stand-
alone document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This European Standard gives requirements for electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC).
This European Standard has been developed in response to demand throughout Europe. Its aim is to
provide a standard for the assessment of electrically powered cycles of a type which are excluded from
type approval by Regulation (EU) No 168/2013.
Due to the limitation of the voltage to 48 V d.c., there are no special requirements applicable to the
EPAC in regard to protection against electrical hazards.
Following the completion of a risk analysis, the focus in this standard is on EPAC as bicycles for city and
trekking. Folding bicycles are included.
This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100. The machinery concerned and the extent
to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events covered are indicated in the scope of this
document.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B
standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other
standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C
standard.
In real life situation an EPAC can fall over to the side causing the battery holder to break without
damage to the battery case itself. While the standard contains a strength test for the battery an
additional test is required for the situation described. This will be considered at the next revision. The
battery holder needs to withstand this realistic and typical situation. Risk assessment carried out by the
manufacturer should identify suitable measures to deal with this situation until it can be dealt with in
the standard.
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1 Scope
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of
EPAC intended for hire from unattended station.
This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and
events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition
of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles 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 EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management
systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically
power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including
48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input.
This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design,
assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays
down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or
more and that are intended for use on public roads.
This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its
publication as EN.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 22248:1992, Packaging — Complete, filled transport packages — Vertical impact test by dropping
(ISO 2248:1985)
EN 55012:2007, Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engines — Radio disturbance characteristics —
Limits and methods of measurement for the protection of on-board receivers (CISPR 12:2007)
EN 55016-1-1:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods — Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus — Measuring apparatus
(CISPR 16-1-1:2010)
EN 55025:2008, Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engines — Radio disturbance characteristics —
Limits and methods of measurement for the protection of on-board receivers (CISPR 25:2008)
EN 60034-1:2010, Rotating electrical machines — Part 1: Rating and performance (IEC 60034-1:2010,
modified)
EN 60068-2-75:2014, Environmental testing — Part 2-75: Tests — Test Eh: Hammer tests (IEC 60068-2-
75:2014)
EN 60335-1:2012, Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60335-1:2010, modified)
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HD 60364-5-52:2011, Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 5-52: Selection and erection of
electrical equipment — Wiring systems (IEC 60364-5-52:2009, modified)
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529:1989)
EN 61000-4-2:2009, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques — Electrostatic discharge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-2:2008)
EN ISO 7010:2012, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
(ISO 7010:2011)
EN ISO 11243:2016, Cycles — Luggage carriers for bicycles — Requirements and test methods
(ISO 11243:2016)
EN ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk
reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2015)
ISO 5775-1:2014, Bicycle tyres and rims — Part 1: Tyre designations and dimensions
ISO 5775-2:2015, Bicycle tyres and rims — Part 2: Rims
ISO 6742-1:2015, Cycles -- Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 1: Lighting and light signalling
devices
ISO 6742-2:2015, Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 2: Retro-reflective devices
ISO 9633:2001, Cycle chains — Characteristics and test methods
ISO 11451-1:2015, Road vehicles — Vehicle test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 1: General principles and terminology
ISO 11452-1:2015, Road vehicles — Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 1: General principles and terminology
ISO 11452-2:2004, Road vehicles — Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 2: Absorber-lined shielded enclosure
ISO 11452-3:2016, Road vehicles — Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 3: Transverse electromagnetic (TEM) cell
ISO 11452-4:2011, Road vehicles — Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 4: Harness excitation methods
ISO 11452-5:2002, Road vehicles — Component test methods for electrical disturbances from narrowband
radiated electromagnetic energy — Part 5: Stripline
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
cycle
vehicle that has at least two wheels and is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the
person on that vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
3.2
bicycle
two-wheeled vehicle that is propelled solely or mainly by the muscular energy of the person on that
vehicle, in particular by means of pedals
3.3
electrically power assisted cycle
EPAC
cycle, equipped with pedals and an auxiliary electric motor, which cannot be propelled exclusively by
means of this auxiliary electric motor, except in the start-up assistance mode
3.4
city and trekking bicycle
bicycle designed for use on public roads primarily for means of transportation or leisure
3.5
mountain-bicycle
bicycle designed for use off-road on rough terrain, on public roads and on public pathways equipped
with a suitably strengthened frame and other components, and, typically, wi
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