Wiper device and method for controlling same

A method for controlling a wiper device (10), the method comprising:

• providing a control unit (12),
• using the control unit to set at least one operating parameter depending on at least one parameter that is different from a vehicle windscreen coverage parameter, wherein the at least one operating parameter that is set comprises at least one maximum torque provided from a torque profile;
• and a wiping angle limit that controls a quantity of washing water during application of the washing water, and the at least one maximum torque is set depending on a wiper position angle (38) and the parameter of at least one external temperature,
• using the control unit to protect the wiper device (10) against overloading in an event of a torque (46) of the wiper device (10) exceeding the at least one maximum torque by either returning a wiper arm of the wiper device to an initial position or retaining the wiper arm in a current position for a defined time, and
• activating or deactivating the application of the washing water when a wiper blade of the wiper arm exceeds or falls below said wiping angle limit.