BS ISO 13044-2:2013 pdf free

BS ISO 13044-2:2013 pdf free.Road vehicles一Fully automatic coupling systems 24 V (FACS) for heavy commercial vehicle combinations
This part of ISO 13044 specifies the mechanical, electrical/electronic and pneumatic characteristics of a fully automated fifth wheel coupling system to ensure interchangeability between a tractor vehicle and a coupled semi-trailer(s) with 24 V nominal supply voltage. The two vehicles together constitute an articulated vehicle.
This part of ISO 13044 also supports the smooth introduction of fully automated fifth wheel coupling systems in the market. It specifies features necessary for mixed mode operation; i.e. the combination of a fully automated coupling system (FACS) equipped tractor vehicle with a conventional semi-trailer, and vice versa, the combination of a conventional tractor vehicle with a FACS-equipped semi-trailer.
coupling and uncoupling system where all operations, i.e. mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and applicable auxiliary functions, are performed automatically, enabling the coupling and uncoupling process to be completed without direct manual intervention
Note 1 to entry: As defined in ISO 13044-1:2012.
component, combining all electrical/electronic and pneumatic connections in one mating unit, consisting of two complementary parts, the EPI plug module and the EPI socket module
part of the EPI module containing the electric male contacts, pneumatic male connections and the alignment pins. It is permanently attached to the kingpin side mounted on the semi-trailer
part of the EPI module containing the electric female contacts, pneumatic female connections and the alignment sockets. It is permanently attached to the fifth wheel which is mounted to the tractor vehicle
towed vehicle which is designed to be coupled to either a towing vehicle or to a dolly axle, and to impose a substantial vertical load either on the towing vehicle or on the dolly axle
Fifth wheels installed on FACS-equipped tractor vehicles shall comply with the requirements of ISO 3842. Fifth wheel coupling pins (king pins) installed on FACS-equipped semi-trailers shall comply with the requirements of ISO 337. In the event of a failure of the remote control it shall be possible, in an emergency, to open the coupling in at least one other way. If this requires the use of a tool then this shall be included in the vehicle’s tool kit. Any manual operation shall not lead to any damages or malfunction of the system components.
NOTE For fifth wheel versions with a throat angle other than 40° (e.g. 52°) optional versions would be allowed under the condition that the alignment device (Figure 2, key 2 or Figure 1, key 2) would use a corresponding angle. In this case the interchangeability will only be ensured within the individual version.BS ISO 13044-2 pdf download.