1、BS EN 16716:2017Mountaineering equipment Avalanche airbag systems Safety requirements and testmethodsBSI Standards PublicationWB11885_BSI_StandardCovs_2013_AW.indd 1 15/05/2013 15:06BS EN 16716:2017 BRITISH STANDARDNational forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 16716:2017.The
2、UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to TechnicalCommittee SW/136/5, Sports, Playground and other RecreationalEquipment - Mountaineering Equipment.A list of organizations represented on this committee can beobtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to includ
3、e all the necessaryprovisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correctapplication. The British Standards Institution 2017. Published by BSI Standards Limited 2017ISBN 978 0 580 90368 7ICS 13.340.99; 97.220.20; 97.220.40Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity fromlegal o
4、bligations.This British Standard was published under the authority of theStandards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2017.Amendments/Corrigenda issued since publicationDate Text affectedBS EN 16716:2017EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 16716 February 2017 ICS 13.340.99;
5、 97.220.20; 97.220.40 English Version Mountaineering equipment - Avalanche airbag systems - Safety requirements and test methods quipement dalpinisme et descalade - Systmes de sac gonflable anti-ensevelissement lors dune avalanche - Exigences de scurit et mthodes dessaiBergsteigerausrstung - Lawinen
6、-Airbag-Systeme - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 November 2016. 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 s
7、tandard 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 i
8、n 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
9、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 Kingd
10、om. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16716:20
11、17 EBS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 3 Introduction 4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions . 6 4 Safety requirements . 7 4.1 Function 7 4.1.1 Activation system 7 4.1.2 Carrying system . 9 4.2 Design 9 4.2.1 Performance . 9 4.2.2 Material req
12、uirements . 10 4.2.3 Ergonomic requirements 10 4.2.4 Detachable airbag systems . 11 4.2.5 Electric airbag systems 11 5 Test methods . 12 5.1 General . 12 5.2 Test of activation force . 12 5.3 Test of activation distance 12 5.4 Test of airbag inflation . 12 5.5 Test of airbag volume . 12 5.6 Test of
13、rated number of deployments 12 5.7 Test of condensation effects on the activation system . 13 5.8 Test of working time span/low temperature test 13 5.9 Test of high temperature damage 13 5.10 Cold temperature deployment 13 5.11 Test of minimum battery reserve time 13 5.12 Test of Airbag Pressure 14
14、5.13 Test of airbag burst pressure . 14 5.14 Impact test of the airbag 14 5.15 Test of influence of snow during deployment . 14 5.16 Test of practical deployment . 14 5.17 Test of carrying system 15 5.18 Test of pull-off-strength . 15 5.19 Practical tests 15 5.20 Corrosion resistance test . 15 6 Mar
15、king 15 7 Information supplied by the manufacturer 16 Annex A (informative) Standards on mountaineering equipment . 18 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC aimed to be covered . 19 Bibliography . 20 BS EN 16716:2017
16、EN 16716:2017 (E) 3 European foreword This document (EN 16716:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standa
17、rd, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2017. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CE
18、N and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. 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. For relationship with EU
19、 Directive, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this 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 Repub
20、lic, 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 Kingdo
21、m. BS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 4 Introduction This European Standard is one of a package of standards for mountaineering equipment, see Annex A. BS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for avalanche airbag systems to red
22、uce the risk of being buried by a snow avalanche. This European Standard does not consider personal protection against impact or cold temperature. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its applicatio
23、n. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 12277, Mountaineering equipment Harnesses Safety requirements and test methods EN 55014-1, Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements
24、for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1: Emission (CISPR 14-1) EN 55014-2, Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2: Immunity Product family standard (CISPR 14-2) EN 60335-1, Household and similar e
25、lectrical appliances Safety Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60335-1) EN 60335-2-29, Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers (IEC 60335-2-29) EN 60335-2-30, Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-30: Particular re
26、quirements for room heaters (IEC 60335-2-30) EN 60335-2-80, Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2-80: Particular requirements for fans (IEC 60335-2-80) EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529) EN 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) P
27、art 6-2: Generic standards Immunity for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-2) EN 61000-6-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-3: Generic standards Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-3) EN 61558-2-16, Safety of transformers, reactor
28、s, power supply units and similar products for supply voltages up to 1 100 V Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units (IEC 61558-2-16) EN 62133, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-a
29、cid electrolytes Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications (IEC 62133) EN ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests (ISO 9227) EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Safety of machinery Safety-related parts of
30、 control systems Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2015) BS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 6 EN ISO 13934-1, Textiles Tensile properties of fabrics Part 1: Determination of maximum force and elongation at maximum force using the strip method (ISO 13934-1) EN ISO 13937-2, Textiles Te
31、ar properties of fabrics Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test specimens (Single tear method) (ISO 13937-2) ISO 7000, Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols ASTM F2153, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Backpack Capacity 3 Terms and definitions For the p
32、urposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 activation system device to initiate the deployment of the avalanche airbag system (e.g. deployment handle) 3.2 airbag part of the avalanche airbag system which changes the shape for increasing the volume of the avalanche airba
33、g system 3.3 airbag volume volume of the fully inflated airbag which changes shape during deployment 3.4 avalanche airbag system personal protective equipment worn by the user, which reduces the probability of being buried in a snow avalanche by rapidly increasing the volume of the user in combinati
34、on with the device 3.5 carrying system part of the avalanche airbag system attaching the activation system, inflating system and airbag to the user EXAMPLE back pack, vest 3.6 detachable airbag system avalanche airbag system where the inflation system, activation system and airbag can be removed as
35、a unit from the carrying system by the user by design 3.7 fully inflated airbag airbag inflated to a point that it achieves its intended shape and maintains that shape under its own weight 3.8 inflation system part of the avalanche airbag system which deploys the airbag after the activation system h
36、as been used EXAMPLE Gas cylinder with venturi valve BS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 7 3.9 inflation time time between initiation of deployment and fully inflated airbag 3.10 non-refillable cartridge pressurized gas cartridge for single use or refillable only by the manufacturer or someone authori
37、zed and trained by the manufacturer to do these refills 3.11 operating pressure maximum pressure above atmospheric pressure in the airbag achieved during deployment of the airbag at ambient temperature 3.12 refillable cartridge pressurized gas cartridge with a technical application for making a refi
38、ll by qualified personnel 4 Safety requirements 4.1 Function 4.1.1 Activation system 4.1.1.1 General Components of the avalanche airbag system should comply with applicable EU Directives (e.g. Transportable pressure equipment (TPED) Directive 2010/35/EU). 4.1.1.2 Activation force When tested in acco
39、rdance with 5.2, the activation force for a mechanical activation system shall be between 50 N and 150 N. 4.1.1.3 Activation distance When the mechanical activation system is tested in accordance with 5.3, the maximum activation distance of 100 mm shall be met. 4.1.1.4 Airbag inflation When tested i
40、n accordance with 5.4, full inflation of the airbag (see 3.7) shall be achieved within 5 s after activation and the airbag shall remain fully inflated for at least 3 min. 4.1.1.5 Airbag volume The fully inflated airbag shall achieve a minimum volume of 150 l. The volume test of the airbag is specifi
41、ed in 5.5. 4.1.1.6 Rated number of deployments When tested in accordance with 5.6, the device shall be able to withstand twice the rated number of deployments stated by the manufacturer. The rated number of deployments shall at least be 20. All deployments of the avalanche airbag system shall meet t
42、he requirements in 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4. BS EN 16716:2017EN 16716:2017 (E) 8 4.1.1.7 Condensation effects When tested in accordance with 5.7, the avalanche airbag system shall meet the requirements of 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 and condensation effects shall not lead to malfunction or damage. 4.1.1.8 Workin
43、g time span The avalanche airbag system shall work at least over a time period of 24 h at 30 C without any external support (e.g. power supply, pressure support). When tested in accordance with 5.8 the avalanche airbag system shall meet the requirements of 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4. 4.1.1.9 Temperature ra
44、nge Airbag systems shall achieve full inflation within the temperature range given by the manufacturer or between 30 C and +50 C, whichever is greater, without damage. Testing shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant clauses of 5.8, 5.9 and 5.10. The requirements of 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 s
45、hall be met and there shall be no damage to the airbag system. 4.1.1.10 Battery reserve time of electronic components Electrically powered avalanche airbag systems shall have an integrated indication system which shows when the battery for the activation and inflation is low. When this occurs, the a
46、ctivation and inflation systems shall still be able to be deployed within the next 6 h. When tested in accordance with 5.11, the requirements of 4.1.1.2 and 4.1.1.4 shall be met. 4.1.1.11 Pressure performance When tested in accordance with 5.12, all components of the airbag system that will be press
47、urized during full inflation shall withstand at least a pressure of the operating pressure plus 0,1 bar for 30 min without damage. Leakage shall be compensated. After that, the airbag system shall be able to perform a further activation. The test requirement of 4.1.1.4 shall be met. When tested in a
48、ccordance with 5.13, all components of the airbag system that will be pressurized during full inflation shall withstand at least a pressure of the operating pressure plus 0,25 bar without bursting. 4.1.1.12 Airbag impact When tested in accordance with 5.14, the airbag impact test shall not damage th
49、e airbag. The airbag shall still meet the minimum inflation requirement as described in 4.1.1.4. 4.1.1.13 Airbag fabric strength The airbag fabric shall meet the following minimum requirements: tensile strength according to EN ISO 13934-1: warp: (1 500 N/5 cm)/ weft: (1 500 N/5 cm); tearing strength according to EN ISO 13937-2: warp: (70 N (2)/ weft: (70 N (2). Verification may be carried out by airbag fabric manufacturers certificate (not older than 1 year) or test. 4.1.1.14 Snow influence When
