BS ISO 13044-1:2012

This standard BS ISO 13044-1:2012 Road vehicles. 24 V fully automatic coupling systems (FACS) for heavy commercial vehicle combinations is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.040.70 Couplings

This part of ISO 13044 defines coupling classes, different levels of automation and the general limitations in terms of topology and procedures with respect to electrical and pneumatic connections. This part of ISO 13044 provides a framework under which detailed connector designs applicable for fifth wheel or drawbar couplings may be standardized. The framework refers to vehicle combinations that include trailers with a technical maximum mass in excess of 3 500 kg.