This International Standard specifies performance criteria and tests for functional safety of safety-related machine-control systems (MCS) using electronic components in earth-moving machinery and its equipment, as defined in ISO 6165. The procedures of ECE R79, Annex 6, ISO 13849-1 or IEC 62061 can be used as an alternative, provided verification and testing is carried out by the manufacturer using Clause 7 of this International Standard.