1. EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany Wolfgang Adldinger WITTUR
Chairman – Components Committee European Lift Association ( ELA )
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2. Reason for (EN 81-1/2) Amendment 3
EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
Reason for (EN 81-1/2) Amendment 3
Number of accidents
The publication of the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC was one of the main reason for the immediate implementation of the Amendment 3 of EN 81-1/2:1998
> 0,15 m/s
Requirements in the Amendment 3 acc. to EN81-1/2
Rated speed
Fixing systems of guards
Stopping and leveling accuracy
Safety device against unintended car movement
Need to remove ≤ 24 month
± 10 mm ± 20 mm
UCM protection
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3. EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
Affected Regulations
Europe
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Lift Directive 95/16/EC
EN 81-1/2:1998+A3:2009
EN 81-21:2009+A1:2012
EN 81-80:2003
ESR Annex I
Revision in process
In Canada, USA, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong the UCM requirements are already transposed into national standards
1986 Canada
2004 USA and South Korea
2006 Japan
2010 Hong Kong
In each country incidents have caused the fast implementation of UCM requirements into national standards.
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4. The Definition of „unintended car movement“
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The Definition of „unintended car movement“
“Unintended car movement”
is to be understood as non-commanded (unintended) car movement with open doors away from the landing position
down up
It is obligatory since 1st of January 2012
for new lifts
for important changes at existing lifts
depending on country transposition of EN (SNEL) or other country specific regulations
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5. Protection against unintended car movement
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Protection against unintended car movement
Additional means have to protect
unintended car movement (UCM)
down up
Detection / Activation
stopping
keep stopped
at any load and speed conditions
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6. Protection against unintended car movement
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Protection against unintended car movement
Required distances in EN 81-1/2+A3
down up
min1000mm
max 1200mm
200mm max
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7. ELA / CEN additional explanation papers (guides)
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ELA / CEN additional explanation papers (guides)
Interpretation CEN/TC10 [N1017]
Guideline for a better understanding of the Amendment 3 requirements and application (Questions and Answers)
NB-L RECOMMENDATION FOR USE ( )
This document describes the proceeding of type examination and production control from Notified Bodies
A RECOMMENDATION FOR USE is obligatory for all Notified Bodies and shall unify the European test procedure
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8. NB-L RECOMMENDATION FOR USE Proceeding with safety devices against UCM
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NB-L RECOMMENDATION FOR USE
Proceeding with safety devices against UCM
Proposed procedures of type examination, production control, conformity assessment procedure, risk assessment description and design prove according Annex F.8
Procedure for components with existing EC- type examination certificate
Procedure for installation and final inspection, periodical checks
Maintenance, Changing units, Modernization, Dismantling
Procedures for Lifts, sub systems and components
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9. Advantage for the installer
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Placing on the market – responsibility of the installer
provide the interfaces of the UCM means
responsible for the compliance with the legal / normative requirements
provide the instruction for use
provide the manual for the test procedure
“type tested systems and sub systems”
Advantage for the installer
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10. Affected components / solutions
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Affected components / solutions
Door zone monitoring
Lift controller
Electric lifts
ELECTRONIC INTERFACE
Others!
Others!
Hydraulic lifts
Safety device
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11. Application in Germany
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History and experience with the application of the
UCM requirements in Germany
Application in Germany
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12. Lift Market in Germany (2012) Value of Modernisation in 2012:
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Lift Market in Germany (2012)
ca existing Lifts
ca new Lifts
Value of Modernisation in 2012:
ca. 250 Mio. €
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13. Lift Market in Germany (2012) most frequent causes of accident
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Lift Market in Germany (2012)
most frequent causes of accident
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14. Safety device against unintended car movement
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The introduction of the European Standard EN 81-1/2:1998+A3:2009 on 1st. January provide a new definition for „State of the Art“ for the lift technology.
Definition „State of the Art“:
"the level of knowledge and development achieved in a technique…“
“the development of new techniques and procedures by expert people in a particular field” (
Safety device against unintended car movement
„State of the Art“
for new installation =
UCM
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15. EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
Directive 89/655/EEC
(Arbeitsmittelbenutzungsrichtlinie)
concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work
„Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“ (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung)
Ordinance concerning
the protection of safety and health in the provision of work equipment and its use at work,
safety when operating installations subject to monitoring and
the organization of industrial safety and health at work
transposed into
National Law
in Germany as
was replaced by
Directive 2009/104/EC
(Arbeitsmittelbenutzungsrichtlinie)
concerning the minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work
Over 3 m travel
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16. concerning safety when operating installations subject to monitoring
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German Law: „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“ (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung)
protection of safety and health in the provision of work equipment and its use at work,
concerning safety when operating installations subject to monitoring
organization of industrial safety and health at work
required „State of the Art“
for new installation and
modification of existing lifts
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17. EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
German law „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health” (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung -BetrSichV-):
Installations subject to monitoring shall only be put into service for the first time or after fundamental modifications:
if they comply with the other legal provisions, but at least with the state of the art, where the aforementioned legal provisions are not applicable.
Installations subject to monitoring shall not be put into service after a modification unless the parts of the installations that are affected by the modification comply with the state of the art.
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18. EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
German law „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health” (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung -BetrSichV-):
A fundamental modification of an installation subject to monitoring means any modification which influences the safety of the installation subject to monitoring to the extent that its safety features correspond to those of a new installation.
A modification of an installation subject to monitoring means any activity which influences the safety of an installation. Any service, maintenance or repair work influencing the safety of the installation shall also be considered a modification.
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19. Fundamental Modification of Lifts
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Modification of Lifts
Fundamental Modification of Lifts
Technical Rule for Application of the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health
TRBS 1121:
“Modification and fundamental modification of Lifts”
Described in detail which kind of work on the Lift is a “modification” or a “fundamental modification” to fulfill “State of the Art”.
The “German Committee for lifts (DAfA)” has worked on the further development of this Technical Rule:
Lift Manufacturer
Component Manufacturer
Lift Consultants
Owner of Lifts
Notified Bodies and
Experts from the German Government
TRBS 1121
DAfA has also provide a Guide to application the Technical Rule 1121 for safe use in Lift modification
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20. Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
German Law: „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“ (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung)
New Lifts (subject to monitoring)
Existing Lifts (subject to monitoring)
Modification
Fundamental Modification
before putting into service:
Lift must comply with „State of the Art“
TRBS 1121
„Technical Rule: Modification and fundamental modification of existing lifts“
Described in detail the „State of the Art“
for „modification“ and „fundamental modification“
TRBS
Technical Rules for Application of the „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“
„State of the Art“
for new lifts is defined in
EN 81-1/2:1998+A3:2009
(including UCM)
„State of the Art“ mandatory
DAfA has worked for the implementation of the EN 81-1/2+A3-Requirement into the German Technical Rules to fulfill the “State of the Art” Requirement:
Lift Manufacturer
Components Manufacturer
Lift Consultants
Owner of Lifts
Notified Bodies
Experts from the Government
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21. Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
German Law: „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“ (Betriebssicherheitsverordnung)
New Lifts (subject to monitoring)
Existing Lifts (subject to monitoring)
modification
Fundamental modification
before putting into service:
Lift must comply with „State of the Art“
TRBS 1121
„Technical Rule: Modification and fundamental modification of lifts“
Described in detail the „State of the Art“
for „modification“ and „fundamental modification“
TRBS
Technical Rules for Application of the „Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health“
„State of the Art“
for new lifts is defined in
EN 81-1/2:1998+A3:2009
(including UCM)
„State of the Art“ mandatory
DAfA has worked for the implementation of the EN 81-1/2+A3-Requirement into the German Technical Rules to fulfill the “State of the Art” Requirement:
Lift Manufacturer
Components Manufacturer
Lift Consultants
Owner of Lifts
Notified Bodies
Experts from the Government
Under certain condition UCM is also mandatory for the „Modification“ and „Fundamental modification“ of existing lifts in Germany
(Decision in Germany with involving of the DAfA in November 2011)
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22. Fundamental Modification
EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM Application in Germany
for existing lifts a retrofit of safety device against unintended car movement must be considered by:
Change of the complete Drive,
Modification of the drum drive completely,
Renewal / modification of the protective device against ascending car overspeed,
Change of controller completely,
Renewal / modification of safety gear,
Change of the rated speed of the lift system,
Change of gear,
Modification of the hydraulic drive completely,
Shifting of complete lift system
Changing of complete well
Additional floor of lift system,
New lift with exception of guide rails and fixings
Modification
Fundamental Modification
Inspection of notified body necessary
provided that the operation or type of the installation is affected by the modification
New conformity assessment procedure acc. LD 95/16/EC mandatory
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23. How does it work in the reality?
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Experience with the application of the
UCM Requirement for Modification of Lifts
How does it work in the reality?
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24. Steps for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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Steps for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Evaluation of current situation
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
Type examination of non certified components (if necessary)
Inspection through notified body
Under consideration of the requirements in the German Technical Rule TRBS 1121 and the „Guide for application the TRBS 1121“
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25. 1. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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1. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Evaluation of current situation
Operation and type of lift
rated load,
rated speed,
traction drive (with gear or gearless)
controller type,
Planned modernisation of Lift system
„modification“ or a „fundamental modification“?
renewal without effect to the safety operation and type of lift?
is a retrofit of UCM due to planned modernisation necessary?
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26. 2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
Detection
stopping
keep stopped
braking element start a reduction of speed
speed
response time of UCM detection
response time of braking elements
time
existing components can be used?
type examination regarding UCM for existing components available?
use of other certified components for „detection - stopping - keep stopped“?
use of certified complete system against UCM possible?
Combination of certified and non-certified components possible / necessary?
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27. a) use of certified components
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2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
a) use of certified components
Advantage
Disadvantage
certified component
Distance of the component in the UCM case known,
Instruction for use from owner of certificate,
Test procedure from owner of certificate
several individual components for “detection, stopping and keep stopped”
Calculation of the complete system necessary,
several description of interfaces, connection to controller,
Installer has to describe the instruction for use for the complete system,
Installer has to describe the test instructions for the complete system,
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28. b) use of non certified components
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2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
b) use of non certified components
Advantage
Disadvantage
No change of component …
Type examination (EN81-1/2+A3; Annex F.8) for complete system necessary (not only for component)
Calculation of the complete system necessary,
Installer has to describe the instruction for use for the complete system,
Installer has to describe the test instructions for the complete system,
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29. c) use of certified complete system against UCM
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2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
c) use of certified complete system against UCM
Advantage
Disadvantage
Certified system for “detection, stopping and keep stopped”
Calculation of the complete system done by owner of certificate,
Instruction for use for the complete system done by owner of certificate,
test instructions for the complete system done by owner of certificate,
one interface to controller …
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30. 2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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2. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Search for possible technical UCM solutions / Feasibility study
Decision:
Technical implementation
Replacement of components
possibly certification of used components
with proof of the stopping distance in accordance with EN 81-1/2 + A3, section F. 8 with calculation
Description of whole UCM System
Operating instructions
Test instruction
Costs
Time
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31. 3. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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3. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Experience with Modernisation
1. Modernisation
2. Modernisation
3. Modernisation
certified UCM System:
Safety Gear,
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
certified UCM System:
Gearless Brake,
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
UCM certified:
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
Non certified gearless brake
Results ?
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32. Inspection by notified body
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3. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Experience with 1. Modernisation
Inspection by notified body
Practical check of the calculated UCM stopping distances.
measured Values under calculated values
certified UCM System:
Safety Gear,
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
UCM calculation and distance given in instruction for use
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33. Inspection by notified body
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3. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Experience with 2. Modernisation
Inspection by notified body
Practical check of the calculated UCM stopping distances.
measured Values under calculated values
certified UCM System:
Gearless Brake,
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
UCM distances calculated
Stopping distance:
0,557m
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34. Type examination of complete UCM System for these specific lift
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3. Step for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Experience with 3. Modernisation
measured Values within allowed
Type examination of complete UCM System for these specific lift
by notified body
Test procedure acc. EN 81-1/2+A3; F.8
certified UCM System:
Overspeed Governor,
Electronic Interface
+ non certified gearless brake
UCM distances calculated
from owner of certificate
Full down
0,62m
empty up
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35. Example for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
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Example for Implementation of UCM in existing lifts
Inspection through Notified Body
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36. Summary and Future Prospects
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Summary and Future Prospects
Revision of Lift Directive 95/16/EC
Expected changes
New safety devices for UCM protection in Annex III (previous IV)
In the existing draft is no difference between “with opened doors or with closed doors”!
New EU-type examinations also for safety devices against UCM?
EU-
Publication by EU → second half of 2013
Withdrawal of LD 95/16/EC → second half of 2015
Transition period: → 2 Years
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37. Summary and Future Prospects
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Summary and Future Prospects
Revision of EN 81-1/2  New EN 81-20/50
Requirement acc. safety devices against UCM, chapter of EN and 5.8 of EN 81-50
Type examination for UCM protection necessary
Final version publication → Jun. 2014
Harmonisation under Lift Directive → Oct. 2014
Transition period 3 years → Jun. 2017
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38. Thank you for your time and attention
EN 81-1/2+A3 - UCM
Application in Germany
Thank you for your time and attention
Wolfgang Adldinger
WITTUR
Chairman – Components Committee European Lift Association ( ELA )
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