Safety in brake testing begins with responsibility —
responsibility that must be consistently upheld.
Why test stands need to be rethought today
Anyone operating a test stand carries responsibility — both technically and personally.
For employees. For third parties. For every life within the sphere of influence of the system.
This responsibility cannot be transferred.
It remains with the operator. Without exception.
What EN 17003 requires
We advise and support you in understanding which measures apply and when, how the normative requirements must be correctly implemented, and how safety becomes lived responsibility in test stand operation.
Safety is not an option.
Standards compliance does not begin only during operation — it starts with the manufacturer.
Only when all necessary options are available can the requirements of EN 17003 be fully implemented.
Depending on the operating environment, additional components are essential.
That is why we offer a system that takes safety into account from the ground up.
Compliant with standards as standard.
Expandable wherever necessary.
Must provide guidance.
Those who sell must know what the customer needs. Consulting is not an option, but a duty. Trade partners are responsible for proactively informing customers and, together with the manufacturer and operator, defining the appropriate, standards-compliant setup.
Must act responsibly.
Regardless of the manufacturer or trade partner, responsibility lies with the operator. Compliance with the standard is mandatory because safety is not negotiable and the protection of employees has top priority.
THE STANDARD ALREADY APPLIES!
SAFETY BEGINS WITH TRUE UNDERSTANDING —
THAT IS WHY WE HAVE TAKEN PRECAUTIONS.
RECO S — manual motor start via remote control
EN 17003 does not permit automatic start-up of the test stand.
Safe operation requires a deliberate, manual start process.
With RECO S, targeted and safe motor start is possible at all times.
Control is carried out deliberately by the operator — without unintended activation.
Safety railings & inspection pit
The hazardous area of the test stand must be mechanically separated.
For this purpose, we offer safety railings in the prescribed dimensions,
reliably separating people from the hazardous area.
Corresponding safeguards are also required for inspection pits.
For this purpose, we provide various solutions that ensure standards-compliant and safe use.
Emergency stop RECO + safety railings
The required emergency stop is integrated directly into the remote control
and is therefore always immediately available to the operator.
In addition, a further emergency stop can optionally be provided on the safety railing
so that immediate intervention is also possible from the direct surroundings of the test stand in an emergency.
A mandatory warning light signals the upcoming roller start
and thereby increases safety for all persons in the hazardous area.
CONNECT control system with safe RECO S radio remote control
Performance Level d — safety in the control system
The safety-related functions of the test stand are designed in accordance with ISO 13849 to meet Performance Level d.
This means:
The control system is designed so that a safe state is maintained even in the event of faults.
Redundant structures and continuous monitoring prevent a single fault
from leading to a hazardous situation.
Unintentional start-up of the test stand is therefore excluded.
The connection between the test stand and the remote control is designed to be safe and is continuously monitored.
Practice has shown: safety pays off!
“A brake tester that fails can kill. EN 17003 sets the binding standard — and MAHA complies with it across all new test stand series.
We only place CE-compliant products on the market. No compromise, no exception.”
