• EN 50121-3-1:2017

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    Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-1: Rolling stock - Train and complete vehicle

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    Superseded date:  24-10-2019

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    Published date:  13-01-2017

    Publisher:  European Committee for Standards - Electrical

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    European foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
    4 Applicability
    5 Immunity requirements
    6 Emission tests and limits
    Annex A (informative) - Interference on telecommunication lines
    Annex B (normative) - Radiated electromagnetic disturbances -
            Measurement procedure
    Annex C (informative) - Emission values for lower frequency range
    Annex ZZ (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the essential requirements of
             Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered
    Bibliography

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    This European Standard specifies the emission and immunity requirements for all types of rolling stock. It covers traction stock, hauled stock and trainsets including urban vehicles for use in city streets. This European standard specifies the emission limits of the rolling stock to the outside world.The scope of this part of the standard ends at the interface of the rolling stock with its respective energy inputs and outputs. In the case of locomotives, trainsets, trams etc., this is the current collector (pantograph, shoe gear). In the case of hauled stock, this is the AC or DC auxiliary power connector. However, since the current collector is part of the traction stock, it is not entirely possible to exclude the effects of this interface with the power supply line. The slow moving test has been designed to minimize these effects.There may be additional compatibility requirements within the railway system identified in the EMC plan (e.g. as specified in EN 50238).Basically, all apparatus to be integrated into a vehicle meet the requirements of EN 50121-3-2. In exceptional cases, where apparatus meets another EMC Standard, but full compliance with EN 50121-3-2 is not demonstrated, EMC is ensured by adequate integration measures of the apparatus into the vehicle system and/or by an appropriate EMC analysis and test which justifies deviating from EN 50121-3-2.Electromagnetic interference concerning the railway system as a whole is dealt with in EN 50121-2.These specific provisions are to be used in conjunction with the general provisions in EN 50121-1.The frequency range considered is from 0 Hz (DC) to 400 GHz. No measurements need to be performed at frequencies where no requirement is specified.

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    Committee CLC/TC 9X
    Development Note Supersedes ENV 50121-3-1. (03/2005) To be read in conjunction with EN 50121-1. (09/2006) Supersedes PREN 50121-3-1. (01/2017).
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher European Committee for Standards - Electrical
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    NF EN 15437-1 : 2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - AXLEBOX CONDITION MONITORING - INTERFACE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: TRACK SIDE EQUIPMENT AND ROLLING STOCK AXLEBOX
    DIN EN 15746-1:2016-02 (Draft) Railway applications - Track - Road rail machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for travelling and working; German and English version prEN 15746-1:2015
    PREN 14033-1 : DRAFT 2014 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING
    14/30258493 DC : 0 BS EN 14033-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING
    09/30214359 DC : 0 BS EN 50533 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    12/30244746 DC : 0 BS EN 15955-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    DIN EN 15954-1:2014-06 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    BS EN 50533 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    13/30252774 DC : 0 BS EN 50121-3-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 3-2: ROLLING STOCK - APPARATUS
    09/30202535 DC : DRAFT JUN 2009 BS EN 15955-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    08/30189631 DC : DRAFT SEP 2008 BS EN 50215 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - TESTING OF ROLLING STOCK ON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND BEFORE ENTRY INTO SERVICE
    04/30116621 DC : DRAFT JUL 2004 EN 50121-3-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 3-2: ROLLING STOCK - APPARATUS
    I.S. EN 16185-1:2014 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING SYSTEMS OF MULTIPLE UNIT TRAINS - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS
    BS EN 15746-1 : 2010 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD-RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    UNE-EN 16185-1:2015 Railway applications - Braking systems of multiple unit trains - Part 1: Requirements and definitions
    UNE-EN 50121-3-2:2017 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2: Rolling stock - Apparatus
    DIN EN 15595:2015-11 (Draft) RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    BS EN 15595 : 2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    15/30279805 DC : 0 BS EN 15746-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELLING AND WORKING
    CEI EN 50215 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - TESTING OF ROLLING STOCK ON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND BEFORE ENTRY INTO SERVICE
    UNE-EN 13977:2012 Railway applications - Track - Safety requirements for portable machines and trolleys for construction and maintenance
    UNE-EN 15954-1:2014 Railway applications - Track - Trailers and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working
    16/30282633 DC : 0 BS EN 50155 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT USED ON ROLLING STOCK
    I.S. EN 13977:2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE MACHINES AND TROLLEYS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
    CEI EN 50121-3-2 : 2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 3-2: ROLLING STOCK - APPARATUS
    DIN EN 14033-1:2014-08 (Draft) RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING
    12/30235292 DC : 0 BS EN 50343 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING
    16/30340728 DC : 0 BS EN 50121-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 2: EMISSION OF THE WHOLE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    BS EN 15437-1:2009 Railway applications. Axlebox condition monitoring. Interface and design requirements Track side equipment and rolling stock axlebox
    UNI EN 15437-2 : 2012 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - AXLEBOX CONDITION MONITORING - INTERFACE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - PART 2: PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF ON-BOARD SYSTEMS FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING
    12/30235267 DC : 0 BS EN 50125-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR EQUIPMENT - PART 1: EQUIPMENT ON BOARD ROLLING STOCK
    BS EN 50215:2009 Railway applications — Rolling stock — Testing of rolling stock on completion of construction and before entry into service
    06/30156789 DC : 0 BS EN 15595 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIP PREVENTION EQUIPMENT
    09/30202529 DC : 0 BS EN 15954-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    NF EN 15734-1 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING SYSTEMS OF HIGH SPEED TRAINS - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS
    I.S. EN 50533:2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    CEI EN 50343 : 2015 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING
    EN 15746-1:2010+A1:2011 Railway applications - Track - Road-rail machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working
    UNI EN 15746-1 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD-RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    BS EN 15954-1:2013 Railway applications. Track. Trailers and associated equipment Technical requirements for running and working
    13/30252768 DC : 0 BS EN 50121-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 2: EMISSION OF THE WHOLE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    UNE-EN 15437-2:2013 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 2: Performance and design requirements of on-board systems for temperature monitoring
    NF EN 15746-1 : 2010 + A1 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD-RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    12/30244740 DC : 0 BS EN 15954-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    NF EN 50215 : 2010 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - TESTING OF ROLLING STOCK ON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND BEFORE ENTRY INTO SERVICE
    BS EN 50121-3-2:2016 Railway applications. Electromagnetic compatibility Rolling stock. Apparatus
    UNE-EN 50121-2:2017 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world
    BS EN 50343 : 2014 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING
    EN 15595:2009+A1:2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    AS/RISSB 7505 : 2014 Railway Rolling Stock – Signal Detection Interface Signalling Detection Interface
    I.S. EN 50215:2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - TESTING OF ROLLING STOCK ON COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION AND BEFORE ENTRY INTO SERVICE
    I.S. EN 15955-1:2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    CEI EN 50155 : 2008 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT USED ON ROLLING STOCK
    AS/RISSB 7722 : 2016 EMC Management
    BS EN 50121-2:2017 Railway applications. Electromagnetic compatibility Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world
    I.S. EN 15437-2:2012 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - AXLEBOX CONDITION MONITORING - INTERFACE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - PART 2: PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF ON-BOARD SYSTEMS FOR TEMPERATURE MONITORING
    I.S. EN 15595:2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    EN 16185-1:2014 Railway applications - Braking systems of multiple unit trains - Part 1: Requirements and definitions
    UNI EN 15955-1 : 2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    UNI EN 13977 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE MACHINES AND TROLLEYS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
    UNI EN 15954-1 : 2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    DIN EN 15437-2:2012-12 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 2: Performance and design requirements of on-board systems for temperature monitoring
    DIN EN 15595 E : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    UNI EN 15437-1 : 2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - AXLEBOX CONDITION MONITORING - INTERFACE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: TRACK SIDE EQUIPMENT AND ROLLING STOCK AXLEBOX
    BS EN 16185-1:2014 Railway applications. Braking systems of multiple unit trains Requirements and definitions
    I.S. EN 15437-1:2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - AXLEBOX CONDITION MONITORING - INTERFACE AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS - PART 1: TRACK SIDE EQUIPMENT AND ROLLING STOCK AXLEBOX
    NF EN 15595 : 2009 + A1 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    03/317142 DC : 0 PREN 14033-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: RUNNING OF RAILBOUND MACHINES
    DIN EN 15437-1:2010-06 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 1: Track side equipment and rolling stock axlebox
    EN 50121-3-2:2016 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2: Rolling stock - Apparatus
    BS EN 14033-1:2017 Railway applications. Track. Railbound construction and maintenance machines Technical requirements for running
    UNE-EN 15437-1:2010 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 1: Track side equipment and rolling stock axlebox
    I.S. EN 15954-1:2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    UNI EN 15595 : 2011 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    15/30270320 DC : 0 BS EN 15595 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    I.S. EN 15746-1:2010 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD-RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    CEI EN 50533 : 2012 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    I.S. EN 50343:2014 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING
    DIN EN 13977:2011-04 Railway applications - Track - Safety requirements for portable machines and trolleys for construction and maintenance
    BS EN 13977:2011 Railway applications. Track. Safety requirements for portable machines and trolleys for construction and maintenance
    UNE-EN 15595:2009 Railway applications - Braking - Wheel slide protection
    UNE-EN 15955-1:2014 Railway applications - Track - Demountable machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working
    EN 13977:2011 Railway applications - Track - Safety requirements for portable machines and trolleys for construction and maintenance
    EN 15954-1 : 2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRAILERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    EN 15437-1:2009 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 1: Track side equipment and rolling stock axlebox
    EN 15437-2:2012 Railway applications - Axlebox condition monitoring - Interface and design requirements - Part 2: Performance and design requirements of on-board systems for temperature monitoring
    EN 14033-1:2017 Railway applications - Track - Railbound construction and maintenance machines - Part 1: Technical requirements for running
    EN 15955-1 : 2013 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - DEMOUNTABLE MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    UNE-EN 50533:2012 Railway applications - Three-phase train line voltage characteristics.
    07/30172830 DC : DRAFT DEC 2007 BS EN 15746-1 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - ROAD-RAIL MACHINES AND ASSOCIATED - EQUIPMENT - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING AND WORKING
    DIN EN 15955-1:2013-08 Railway applications - Track - Demountable machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working
    PREN 50125-1 : DRAFT 2012 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR EQUIPMENT - PART 1: EQUIPMENT ON BOARD ROLLING STOCK
    BS EN 15955-1:2013 Railway applications. Track. Demountable machines and associated equipment Technical requirements for running and working
    BS EN 15437-2:2012 Railway applications. Axlebox condition monitoring. Interface and design requirements Performance and design requirements of on-board systems for temperature monitoring
    PREN 50533 : DRAFT 2009 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    I.S. EN 50121-3-2:2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 3-2: ROLLING STOCK - APPARATUS
    05/19988433 DC : 0 PREN 14033-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 2: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKING
    PREN 15595 : DRAFT 2015 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING - WHEEL SLIDE PROTECTION
    04/30116625 DC : DRAFT JUL 2004 EN 50121-2 - RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 2: EMISSION OF THE WHOLE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    I.S. EN 50121-2:2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 2: EMISSION OF THE WHOLE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    EN 50121-2:2017 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world
    PREN 50121-2 : DRAFT 2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY - PART 2: EMISSION OF THE WHOLE RAILWAY SYSTEM TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD
    I.S. EN 14033-1:2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING
    DIN EN 15746-1:2011-12 Railway applications - Track - Road-rail machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working (includes Amendment A1:2011)
    DIN EN 16185-1:2015-03 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKING SYSTEMS OF MULTIPLE UNIT TRAINS - PART 1: REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS
    EN 50215:2009 Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing of rolling stock on completion of construction and before entry into service
    DIN EN 14033-1:2017-10 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - RAILBOUND CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MACHINES - PART 1: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RUNNING
    EN 50343 : 2014 AMD 1 2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - ROLLING STOCK - RULES FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING
    EN 50533 : 2011 AMD 1 2016 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - THREE-PHASE TRAIN LINE VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
    UNE-EN 15746-1:2011 Railway applications - Track - Road-rail machines and associated equipment - Part 1: Technical requirements for running and working

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    EN 50121-2:2017 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world
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