
Dear Friends,
We are glad to introduce A Series 1.3-2.0t Electric Forklift With EPS to you.
- Models: CPDS13/15/16/18/20-AZ6-ES 
- Load capacity range covering: 1.3/1.5/1.6/1.8/2.0t, Load Centre: 500mm 
- Dual driving motors: GP21 (ZF), Electric Power Steering: EPS3 (ZF) 
- Controller: ZAPI 
- Characteristics and Advantages 
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 Electric Power Steering
- Compact design offering all components required for the steering 
- 13 % energy saving in VDI cycle thanks to power-on-demand technology 
- Easy-to-assemble design 
- Omission of all hydraulic components, therefore no assembly costs incur for the currently used hydraulic steering (valves, tubes, hoses) 
- Maintenance free 
- Ease service due to self test routine 
- Harmonized system components (transmission, steering motor and –controller, steering angle sensor) 
- Transmission with automotive gearing guarantees an extremely low noise level 
- Excellent driving ergonomics (e.g. steering ratio adjusted to actual driving situation) 
- Steering parameters matched to customer specifications 
- New features via software modification (e.g. signaling straight-line driving by modifying the steering resistance) 
- ZF-tested interaction of all system modules 
- 100% EOL tested 
- ZF’s system responsibility 
- Certified according to UL583E. 
- Functional system safety approved by the Technical Control Board (TÜV Süd) according to DIN EN 13849,PL d conformity. 
Technical Data For EPS3
| Technical data | EPS3 | 
| Max. static wheel load | 1900kg | 
| Transmission type | 3-stage helical gear transmission with grease filling | 
| Steering ratio |                                     1: 176 | 
| Max. steering torque |                                     700 Nm | 
| Wheel dimension |                          Solid Tire 15 x 4.5 – 8 | 
| Steering angle |                                 max. +/- 135° | 
| Supply voltage |                                      48 V | 
| Motor power (S3-70%) |                                    400W | 
| Ambient temperature range |                                 -30…+40°C | 
| Protection class |                                     IP65 | 
 
Energy Savings Result of Customer Measurements
|                           Example | Hydrost. Steering |              Electric Power Steering | 
|                  Average lap time (sec) | 60 | 60 | 
|                 Total energy used (kWh) |                        5.96 |                                 5.19 | 
| Energy used per lap (kWh) | 0.099 |                                0.0865 | 
EPS 3 – basis of comparison: VDI 2198 cycle (determination of consumption data)
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E-Steering vs. Hydrostatic Steering Motivation for Development
| Energy Consumption | Hydraulic circle always active | Only active during steering maneuver | 
| Environment | Oil circuit Necessaire 
 Risk of oil leakage | No oil circuit for steering | 
| Hydro motor loud and constantly active | Quiet transmission with automotive gears in short-term operation (Power on demand) | 
| Comfort | Fix steering regime | Programmable driver profile | 
| Functionality fixed | New features per software modification | 
| Complex, decentral system | 
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The A series 1.3-2.0t electric forklift with EPS is now available. Please don’t hesitate to contact our sales team for more information.