Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling stock Published byPublication DateNumber of PagesIEC09/27/201292 IEC 60571:2012
Covers ranges, altitude, humidity, atmospheric pollutants, and extreme shock and vibration . Electrical
, such as HVAC controllers, electronic displays, and door opening mechanisms.
Basic criteria for component selection, programmable electronic systems, and hardware design to ensure competent performance. Iec 60571.pdf
: Onboard DC-DC converters, auxiliary power units, and battery chargers.
Given that the current third edition was published in 2012, the IEC's TC 9 (Electrical equipment and systems for railways) is actively working on a revision. A major driver for the update is the evolution of Ethernet-based train networks (like IEC 61375), cybersecurity threats, and the demand for higher-frequency EMC testing above 1 GHz. Professionals should consider the following when preparing for the next edition:
The standard covers various technical aspects, including: Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling
IEC 60571 sets the essential international standards for the design, manufacture, and rigorous testing of electronic equipment installed on railway rolling stock to ensure reliability under extreme conditions. The document provides crucial specifications for environmental resistance, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and electrical supply stability for rail applications. You can access the standard through the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) website.
: In Europe, the EN 50155 standard, titled "Railway applications – Rolling stock – Electronic equipment" , is widely used. There is a strong relationship between the two, with EN 50155 often specifying more detail for specific applications and IEC 60571 providing the foundational framework.
Engineers often cross-reference IEC 60571 with its European counterpart, . While they share the same objective, critical differences exist in their latest versions: IEC 60571:2012 : Onboard DC-DC converters, auxiliary power units, and
IEC 60571:2012 defines mandatory design, construction, and testing standards for electronic equipment installed on railway rolling stock. The standard covers environmental, mechanical, and electrical requirements—including input voltage variations and vibration resistance—to ensure reliability in train applications. For technical details and to acquire the standard, visit iTeh Standards .
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Specifies requirements for reliability prediction, useful life expectancy, and diagnostic maintenance (on-vehicle and off-vehicle).
: Defines the extreme environmental conditions the equipment must withstand, including temperature ranges, humidity, altitude, and pollution levels.