EN 12045:2000
(Main)Shutters and blinds power operated - Safety in use - Measurement of the transmitted force
General Information
- Abstract
The present standard defines the tests method for measuring the transmitted force developped by motorised shutters and blinds (hold to run control, semi- automatic or automatic) in the precise conditions of use detailed in the standards prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999, prEN 13659:1999. This applies to the following motorised products:- guided internal blinds:venetian, roller,vertical and pleated blinds, insect screen; - external awnings: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, guided vertical awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof-light awning or conservatory awning, Dutch awning; - shutters.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Jun-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Dec-2000
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 3 - Blinds and shutters
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 10-Jan-2023
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
Overview
EN 12045:2000 is a European standard developed by CEN that focuses on the safety of power-operated shutters and blinds. This standard specifically addresses the measurement of transmitted force generated by motorized shutters and blinds to ensure safe operation. It provides standardized test methods for evaluating the force developed by different types of motorized window coverings under precise usage conditions. The scope includes motorized shutters and a wide range of internal and external blinds operated by hold-to-run control, semi-automatic, or automatic mechanisms.
Key Topics
- Measurement of Transmitted Force: EN 12045:2000 defines accurate test methods for measuring the pushing or transmitted forces by motorized shutters and blinds. This helps assess safety risks related to mechanical force during operation.
- Types of Motorized Products Covered:
- Internal guided blinds including venetian, roller, vertical, and pleated blinds as well as insect screens
- External awnings such as folding arm, trellis arm, guided vertical, pivot arm, marquisolette, façade, roof-light, conservatory, and Dutch awnings
- Motorized shutters designed for various installation types
- Safety in Use: The standard ensures these products comply with safety requirements, minimizing hazards during operation by limiting excessive transmitted forces.
- Testing Conditions: Measurements are performed under conditions specified by related drafts including prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999, and prEN 13659:1999.
Applications
EN 12045:2000 is essential for manufacturers, installers, and safety inspectors working with motorized shutters and blinds. Its practical applications include:
- Product Development: Helps manufacturers design motorized blinds and shutters that meet safety norms by controlling the force exerted during use.
- Quality Assurance: Enables consistent testing protocols to verify that motorized window coverings comply with established force transmission limits.
- Safety Compliance: Assists certifying bodies in evaluating shutter and blind products to reduce user risk from mechanical force-related injuries.
- Installation and Maintenance: Provides guidelines helping technicians understand safety requirements related to operational forces when installing or servicing motorized shading systems.
Related Standards
EN 12045:2000 is interconnected with several other standards focusing on motorized shading product safety and performance:
- prEN 13120:1998 – Specifies performance characteristics for internal blinds, including safety aspects.
- prEN 13561:1999 – Addresses performance of external blinds and awnings, covering safety and functionality.
- prEN 13659:1999 – Covers specific standards for shutters with respect to safety and performance.
These standards complement EN 12045 by detailing operational requirements and ensuring a comprehensive safety framework for powered shading products.
Keywords: EN 12045:2000, motorized shutters, power-operated blinds, transmitted force measurement, shutter safety, awnings safety, motorized window coverings, CEN standards, shutter force testing, blinds safety standards, external awnings, internal blinds safety.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 12216:2002 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13659:2015 - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12045:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Shutters and blinds power operated - Safety in use - Measurement of the transmitted force". This standard covers: The present standard defines the tests method for measuring the transmitted force developped by motorised shutters and blinds (hold to run control, semi- automatic or automatic) in the precise conditions of use detailed in the standards prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999, prEN 13659:1999. This applies to the following motorised products:- guided internal blinds:venetian, roller,vertical and pleated blinds, insect screen; - external awnings: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, guided vertical awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof-light awning or conservatory awning, Dutch awning; - shutters.
The present standard defines the tests method for measuring the transmitted force developped by motorised shutters and blinds (hold to run control, semi- automatic or automatic) in the precise conditions of use detailed in the standards prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999, prEN 13659:1999. This applies to the following motorised products:- guided internal blinds:venetian, roller,vertical and pleated blinds, insect screen; - external awnings: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, guided vertical awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof-light awning or conservatory awning, Dutch awning; - shutters.
EN 12045:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12045:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13120:2004, EN 13561:2004, EN 12216:2002, EN 13659:2004, EN 13527:1999, EN 50130-5:1998, EN 13561:2004+A1:2008, EN 13659:2004+A1:2008, EN 13120:2009, EN 13561:2015, EN 13120:2009+A1:2014, EN 13659:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12045:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 98/37/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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