CEN/TC 293/WG 8 - Remote control systems
Standardisation of remote control systems operated by persons with disabilities, focusing on functions and/or malfunctions that may cause a safety hazard.
Remote control systems
Standardisation of remote control systems operated by persons with disabilities, focusing on functions and/or malfunctions that may cause a safety hazard.
General Information
ISO 16201:2006 specifies functional and technical requirements and test methods for environmental control systems intended for use to alleviate or compensate for a disability. Such systems are also known as electronic aids to daily living.
The aim of ISO 16201:2006 is to provide safety requirements and recommendations for manufacturers of such environmental control systems.
Target devices are not covered by ISO 16201:2006. Technical requirements for items of equipment connected within the system are to be covered by their own specific standards, e.g. adjustable beds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TC 293/WG 8 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Remote control systems" and is responsible for: Standardisation of remote control systems operated by persons with disabilities, focusing on functions and/or malfunctions that may cause a safety hazard. This committee has published 1 standards.
CEN/TC 293/WG 8 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: Standardisation of remote control systems operated by persons with disabilities, focusing on functions and/or malfunctions that may cause a safety hazard. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.