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¿Qué es la norma EN50155 para aplicaciones ferroviarias?

What is EN50155 for railway applications?

This article intends to resume the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway  applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155.

Most relevant standards

Just to name a few, here are the most relevant standards for power electronics applied in the railway industry.

InternationalEuropeanDescription
IEC-60571EN-50155Electronic equipment used on rolling stock
IEC-61287-1EN-61287-1Power converters installed on board rolling stock - Part 1: Characteristics and test methods
IEC-60850 EN-50163Supply voltages of traction systems
IEC-62236-3-2EN-50121-3-2Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2: Rolling stock - Apparatus
IEC-62236-4EN-50121-4Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus
IEC-62497-1EN-50124-1Insulation coordination - Part 1: Basic requirements - Clearances and creepage distances for all electrical and electronic equipment
IEC-62498-1EN-50125-1Environmental conditions for equipment – Part 1: Equipment on board rolling stock
IEC-61373EN-61373Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration tests
SeveralEN-45545-2Fire protection on railway vehicles - Part 2: Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components

Introduction of railway certification

The EN 50155:2017 is a European standard covering electronic equipment used in rolling stock for railway applications. It is equivalent to the international IEC-60571 and covers aspects  such as temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, and other parameters. A copy of the standard can be purchased from authorised standardisation bodies.

Trains have become more advanced from both a technical and passenger point of view, where additional information systems and safety-critical equipment come together. Electrical systems and functions, such as on-train monitoring sensors, climate control systems, lighting and door opening, are powered by the train’s battery system, which are usually located inside the locomotive of the power train, at the front or rear of the vehicle.

For electronic equipment to be installed, it must comply with certain requirements regarding environmental factors such as: shock, vibration, power supply, electromagnetic compatibility, overvoltage, ESD and transients that may occur during use.

What are the requirements of electronic equipment for rolling stock?

These systems must be rugged and able to support heavier use than a standard on-board computer, if they are used for telematics, engine control or other critical vehicle functions. Standards are based on the requirement that rolling stock systems will have to operate 24/7 for 30 years without failure. Therefore, rail control systems need to be designed to withstand the worst environmental conditions. It is also important that systems do not interfere with each other when installed in proximity, as space is often limited in control panels, so equipment can be mounted close together.

Basics of the EN50155 standard

Temperature

Systems must be able to operate over a wide temperature range, from -40°C to +85°C, although only some parts must cover this temperature range for 10 minutes at start-up. Power supply must operate efficiently (85% or more) to reduce power consumption over a wide range of voltage and load conditions, as well as having thermal management.

Shock and vibrations

Shock and vibration requirements are stringent for systems entering a rugged environment such as rolling stock. This requires a separate standard (EN 61373). The shock and vibration requirements are divided into three categories: carriage-mounted, bogie-mounted, and axle-mounted.

EN61373

Power supply

In trains, critical and emergency systems are fed by batteries to guarantee its function during a supply fail. The standard railway battery voltages are: 24, 36, 48, 72 and 110V. Battery voltage needs to range from -30% to +25% with variations of ±40% for 100ms, surges up to ±1kV and power interruptions up to 20ms. Therefore, power supplies are critical components and must be very robust to withstand the mentioned conditions.

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OVX-6400 3ph DC/AC Inverter 400V-900V Catenary Input

CRS-1000 dc/dc converter for railway applications

CRS-1000 DC/DC Converter

Electromagnetic Interference

The EN50155 standard uses the EN50121-3-2 standard (Railway applications, Electromagnetic compatibility, Rolling stock). This indicates the requirements that ensure that the equipment does not produce noise levels that may interfere with other nearby devices.

EN50121

In this other article we talk about electormagnetic interference with an specific whitepaper.

At Premium PSU we have a wide range of  DC/DC converters and DC/AC inverters specially designed to comply with EN50155 standard. We also have an extended experience devoloping custom designs to ensure protection and quality in harshest environments.

 

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