EN 50121-1:2015
(Main)Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General
Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General
This Part 1 of the European standards series EN 50121 outlines the structure and the content of the whole set. It specifies the performance criteria applicable to the whole standards series. Clause 5 provides information about the EMC management. This part alone is not sufficient to give presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the EMC-Directive and is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of this standard. Annex A describes the characteristics of the railway system which affect electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) behaviour. Phenomena excluded from the set are Nuclear EM pulse, abnormal operating conditions (e.g. fault conditions) and the induction effects of direct lightning strike. Emission limits at the railway system boundary do not apply to intentional transmitters within the railway system boundaries. Safety considerations are not covered by this set of standards. The biological effects of non-ionising radiation as well as apparatus for medical assistance, such as pacemakers, are not considered here.
Bahnanwendungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Teil 1: Allgemeines
Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique - Partie 1: Généralités
La présente Partie 1 de la série de Normes européennes EN 50121 donne la structure et le contenu de l’ensemble de la série. Elle spécifie les critères d'aptitude à la fonction applicables à l'ensemble de la série de normes. L'Article 4 donne des informations relatives à la gestion CEM. Cette partie seule n’est pas suffisante pour donner la présomption de conformité aux exigences essentielles de la Directive CEM et est destinée à être utilisée conjointement avec les autres parties de la présente Norme. L’Annexe A décrit les caractéristiques du système ferroviaire qui affectent la compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM). Les phénomènes exclus de cette série de normes sont l’impulsion électromagnétique nucléaire, les conditions anormales de fonctionnement (conditions de défaut, par exemple) et les effets d’induction dus à un choc direct de la foudre. Les limites d’émission à la limite du système ferroviaire ne s'appliquent pas aux émetteurs intentionnels dans les limites du système ferroviaire. Les aspects relatifs à la sécurité ne sont pas couverts par cette série de normes. Les effets biologiques des rayonnements non ionisants ainsi que les appareils d’assistance médicale, tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques, ne sont pas traités dans cette série.
Železniške naprave - Elektromagnetna združljivost - 1. del: Splošno
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 26-Mar-2015
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 9X - Electrical and electronic applications for railways
- Drafting Committee
- CLC/TC 9X - Electrical and electronic applications for railways
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 07-Nov-2019
- Completion Date
- 07-Nov-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Jan-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50121-1:2015 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General". This standard covers: This Part 1 of the European standards series EN 50121 outlines the structure and the content of the whole set. It specifies the performance criteria applicable to the whole standards series. Clause 5 provides information about the EMC management. This part alone is not sufficient to give presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the EMC-Directive and is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of this standard. Annex A describes the characteristics of the railway system which affect electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) behaviour. Phenomena excluded from the set are Nuclear EM pulse, abnormal operating conditions (e.g. fault conditions) and the induction effects of direct lightning strike. Emission limits at the railway system boundary do not apply to intentional transmitters within the railway system boundaries. Safety considerations are not covered by this set of standards. The biological effects of non-ionising radiation as well as apparatus for medical assistance, such as pacemakers, are not considered here.
This Part 1 of the European standards series EN 50121 outlines the structure and the content of the whole set. It specifies the performance criteria applicable to the whole standards series. Clause 5 provides information about the EMC management. This part alone is not sufficient to give presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the EMC-Directive and is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of this standard. Annex A describes the characteristics of the railway system which affect electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) behaviour. Phenomena excluded from the set are Nuclear EM pulse, abnormal operating conditions (e.g. fault conditions) and the induction effects of direct lightning strike. Emission limits at the railway system boundary do not apply to intentional transmitters within the railway system boundaries. Safety considerations are not covered by this set of standards. The biological effects of non-ionising radiation as well as apparatus for medical assistance, such as pacemakers, are not considered here.
EN 50121-1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general; 45.020 - Railway engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2015
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SIST EN 50121-1:2007
Železniške naprave - Elektromagnetna združljivost - 1. del: Splošno
Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General
Bahnanwendungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Teil 1: Allgemeines
Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique -- Partie 1: Généralités
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50121-1:2015
ICS:
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
45.020 Železniška tehnika na Railway engineering in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50121-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2015
ICS 29.280; 33.100.01; 45.020 Supersedes EN 50121-1:2006
English Version
Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1:
General
Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique - Bahnanwendungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit -
Partie 1: Généralités Teil 1: Allgemeines
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-01-05. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Contents
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Abbreviations . 6
3 Performance criteria . 6
4 Management of EMC . 7
Annex A (informative) The railway system . 8
Annex ZZ (informative) Coverage of Essential Requirements of EC Directives . 12
Bibliography . 13
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Foreword
This document (EN 50121-1:2015) has been prepared by CLC/TC 9X: "Electrical and electronic
applications for railways".
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2016-01-05
• latest date by which this document has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
(dow) 2018-01-05
• latest date by which the national standards
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50121-1:2006.
EN 50121-1:2006:
- deleting of references to 91/440/EEC and EN 50238 (Clause 4).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Introduction
The railway system EMC set of product-specific European Standards is intended, in the main, to permit
compliance with the EMC Directive, but also to provide a means of prescribing compatibility between
internal parts of the railway system. It consists of five parts described at the end of this introduction.
The set of standards provides both a framework for managing the EMC for railway systems and also
specifies the limits for the electromagnetic (EM) emission of the railway system as a whole to the
outside world and for the EM emission and immunity for equipment operating within the railway system.
The latter is intended to be compatible with the emission limits set for the railway system as a whole
and also provides for establishing confidence in equipment being Fit For Purpose in the Railway
environment. There are different stationary emission limits set for trams/trolleybuses and for
metro/mainline railway systems. The frequency covered by the standards is in the range from d.c. to
400 GHz. No measurements need to be performed at frequencies where no requirement is specified.
The limits for EMC phenomena are set so that the railway system as a whole satisfies the Directive on
electromagnetic compatibility with the outside world, and so that EMC is achieved between the various
parts of the railway system. Any specific problems in complying with the limits are intended to be
addressed by the procedures given in the EMC Directive. Throughout the set of standards, the
immunity levels are chosen to ensure a reasonable level of EMC with other apparatus within the local
railway environment and with emissions which enter the railway system from the outside world. Limits
are also placed on EM emission by railway systems into the outside world.
The compatibility between railway system emissions and their external environment is based upon
emission limits from the railway systems being set by considering the results from measurements at
the time that the EMC Directive became enforceable. Given that the general compatibility between
railway systems and their environment was satisfactory at the time these measurements were made
and subsequent experience of applying the limits has confirmed their acceptability, compliance with
this Standard has been judged to give satisfactory compatibility. The immunity and emission levels do
not of themselves guarantee that the railway system will have satisfactory compliance with its
neighbours. In exceptional circumstances, for instance near a “special location” which has unusually
high levels of EM interference, the railway system may require additional measures to be taken to
ensure proper compatibility. Particular care should be taken when in proximity to equipment not
covered by the EMC Directive such as radio transmission equipment, military or medical installations.
Attention is particularly drawn to any magnetic imaging equipment in hospitals that may be near to
urban transport. In all these cases, compatibility should be achieved with consultation and co-operation
between the interested parties.
The immunity and emission levels do not of themselves guarantee that integration of the apparatus
within the railway system will necessarily be satisfactory. The standard cannot cover all the possible
configurations of apparatus, but the test levels are sufficient to achieve satisfactory EMC in the majority
of cases. In exceptional circumstances, for instance near a “special location” which has unusually high
levels of EM interference, the system may require additional measures to be taken to ensure proper
operation. The resolution of this is a matter for discussion between the equipment supplier and the
project manager, infrastructure manager or equivalent.
The railway apparatus is assembled into large systems and installations, such as trains and signalling
control centres. Details are given in annex A. It is not, therefore, possible to establish immunity tests
and limits for these large assemblies. The immunity levels for the apparatus will normally ensure
reliable operation, but it is necessary to prepare an EMC management plan to deal with complex
situations or to deal with specific circumstances. For example, the passage of the railway line close to
a high power radio transmitter which produces abnormally high field strengths. Special conditions may
have to be applied for railway equipment which has to work near such a transmitter and these will be
accepted as National Conditions for the specification.
The series of standards EN 50121, Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility, contains the
following parts:
− Part 1: General: This part gives a description of the electromagnetic behaviour of a railway
system; it specifies the performance criteria for the whole set. A management process to
achieve EMC at the interface between the railway infrastructure and trains is referenced.
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− Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world: This part sets the
emission limits from the railway system to the outside world at radio frequencies. It defines the
applied test methods and gives information on typical field strength values at traction and radio
frequency (cartography).
− Part 3-1: Rolling stock - Train and complete vehicle: This part specifies the emission and
immunity requirements for all types of rolling stock. It covers traction rolling stock and trainsets,
as well as independent hauled rolling stock. The scope of this part of the series ends at the
interface of the rolling stock with its respective energy inputs and outputs.
− Part 3-2: Rolling stock – Apparatus: This part applies to emission and immunity aspects of
EMC for electrical and electronic apparatus intended for use on railway rolling stock. It is also
used as a means of dealing with the impracticality of immunity testing a complete vehicle.
− Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus:
This part specifies limits for electromagnetic emission and immunity for signalling and
telecommunications apparatus installed within a Railway system. The EMC plan has to state, if
this part is also applicable for railway operational equipment mounted trackside or at platforms.
− Part 5: Emission and immunity of fixed power supply installations and apparatus: This
part applies to emission and immunity aspects of EMC for electrical and electronic apparatus
and components intended for use in railway fixed installations associated with power supply.
EN 50121-1 and EN 50121-2 are product family standards which take precedence over generic
standards.
EN 50121-3-1, EN 50121-3-2, EN 50121-4, and EN 50121-5 are product standards.
1 Scope
This Part 1 of the European standards series EN 50121 outlines the structure and the content of the
whole set.
It specifies the performance criteria applicable to the whole standards series.
Clause 4 provides information about the EMC management.
This part alone is not sufficient to give presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the
EMC-Directive and is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of this standard.
Annex A describes the characteristics of the railway system which affect electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) behaviour.
Phenomena excluded from the set are Nuclear EM pulse, abnormal operating conditions (e.g. fault
conditions) and the induction effects of direct lightning strike.
Emission limits at the railway system boundary do not apply to intentional transmitters within the railway
system boundaries.
Safety considerations are not covered by this set of standards.
The biological effects of non-ionising radiation as well as apparatus for medical assistance, such as
pacemakers, are not considered here.
2 Abbreviations
a.c. alternating current
d.c. direct current
E electric (field)
EM electromagnetic
EMC electromagnetic compatibility
GTO gate turnoff (transistor)
H magnetic (field)
IGBT insulated gate bipolar transistor
MVA megavoltampere
RF radio frequency
For the purpose of this document, definitions related to EMC and to relevant phenomena may be found
in IEC 60050-161.
Other parts of this European Standard may contain specific definitions.
3 Performance criteria
NOTE This clause is based on EN 61000-6-2:2005.
The variety and the diversity of the apparatus within the scope of this set of standards makes it difficult
to define precise criteria for the evaluation of the immunity test results.
A functional description and a definition of performance criteria, during or as a consequence of the
EMC testing, shall be provided by the manufacturer and noted in the test report, based on the following
criteria:
Performance criterion A: The apparatus shall continue to operate as intended during and after the
test. No degradation of performance or loss of function is allowed below a performance level specified
by the manufacturer, when the apparatus is used as intended. The performance level may be replaced
by a permissible loss of performance. If the minimum performance level or the permissible
performance loss is not specified by the manufacturer, either of these may be derived from the product
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description and documentation, and from what the user may reasonably expect from the apparatus if
used as intended.
Performance criterion B: The apparatus shall continue to operate as intended after t
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SIST EN 50121-1:2015は、鉄道アプリケーションにおける電磁両立性（EMC）のための欧州規格シリーズの一部であり、その全体の構造と内容を詳述しています。この標準の重要な特徴は、鉄道システム全体に適用されるパフォーマンス基準を明確に定義している点です。特に第5条では、EMC管理に関する情報が提供され、運用上の管理手法の理解を促進します。ただし、これは単独ではEMC指令の必須要件への適合の推定を提供するものではなく、他の部分と併用することが求められます。 附属書Aには、電磁両立性に影響を与える鉄道システムの特性が記載されており、実際の運用において重要なガイドラインを提供します。この基準が網羅していない現象としては、核EMパルスや異常な運用条件（例：障害条件）、および直撃雷の誘導効果があります。鉄道システムの境界における排出限度は、鉄道システム内の意図的な送信機には適用されないため、対象を明確にしています。 また、安全性に関する考慮はこの一連の標準には含まれていない点も注目すべきです。非電離放射線の生物学的影響や、ペースメーカーなどの医療補助装置も評価の対象外であり、これらの要素に関しては別途のガイダンスが必要です。 全体として、SIST EN 50121-1:2015は、鉄道のEMCに関する明瞭なフレームワークを提供し、関係者が適切な管理手法を通じて安全かつ効果的に運用するための基礎を築いています。この標準は、鉄道利害関係者にとって極めて重要であり、非意図的な電磁干渉を軽減するための有用な指針です。
Die Norm EN 50121-1:2015 ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der europäischen Normreihe für Schienenanwendungen, die sich mit der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit (EMC) befasst. Der Standard bietet eine umfassende Struktur und enthält wesentliche Leistungsanforderungen, die für die gesamte Normenreihe gelten. Besonders hervorzuheben ist der klare Fokus auf das Management der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit, das in Klausel 5 behandelt wird. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kommt auch in der Beschreibung der Eigenschaften des Bahnsystems zum Ausdruck, die das Verhalten der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit beeinflussen. Dies erfolgt im Anhang A, der detaillierte Informationen zur Interaktion zwischen dem Bahnsystem und EMC-Phänomenen liefert. Die Norm schließt jedoch gezielt bestimmte Phänomene aus, wie z.B. den nuklearen elektromagnetischen Puls und abnormale Betriebsbedingungen, was die Klarheit und Anwendbarkeit der Norm verbessert. Ein weiterer Vorteil der EN 50121-1:2015 ist die klare Abgrenzung hinsichtlich der Emissionsgrenzen. Diese gelten nicht für absichtliche Sender innerhalb der Grenzen des Bahnsystems, was für die Planung und den Betrieb von Schienenverkehrssystemen von erheblicher Bedeutung ist. Es ist ebenfalls wichtig zu erwähnen, dass Sicherheitsaspekte nicht in diesem Standard behandelt werden, was für die Nutzer ein klareres Verständnis der Normen ermöglicht. Die Norm ist unverzichtbar für Fachleute, die sich mit der Einhaltung der wesentlichen Anforderungen der EMC-Richtlinie befassen. Sie fungiert als grundlegende Grundlage, die in Verbindung mit anderen Teilen dieser Norm verwendet werden muss, um die Konformität zu gewährleisten. Insgesamt zeigt die EN 50121-1:2015 die Stärke und den umfassenden Ansatz der europäischen Normung im Bereich der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit für Schienenanwendungen.
La norme EN 50121-1:2015, intitulée "Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique - Partie 1 : Général", établit une fondation cruciale pour la série de normes européennes relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) dans le domaine ferroviaire. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, précisant que cette première partie présente la structure et le contenu de l'ensemble de la série. Un des points forts de cette norme réside dans la spécification des critères de performance applicables à l'ensemble de la série. Elle offre une base solide pour la gestion de la CEM, comme indiqué dans l'Clause 5, où les principes directeurs doivent être appliqués pour assurer la conformité. De plus, l'Annexe A fournit des informations pertinentes concernant les caractéristiques des systèmes ferroviaires qui influencent le comportement de la CEM, permettant une meilleure compréhension des défis spécifiques à ce domaine. Cependant, il est important de noter que cette partie seule ne fournit pas une présomption de conformité aux exigences essentielles de la directive CEM, soulignant la nécessité d'utiliser cette norme en combinaison avec d'autres parties de la série. Cela témoigne de l'approche intégrée nécessaire pour aborder les enjeux complexes de la compatibilité électromagnétique dans les applications ferroviaires. Un aspect distinctif de la norme est la clarification des phénomènes exclus, tels que les impulsions électromagnétiques nucléaires et les conditions de fonctionnement anormales, qui sont souvent sources de confusion. De plus, la norme stipule que les limites d'émission à la limite du système ferroviaire ne s’appliquent pas aux émetteurs intentionnels à l'intérieur de ce même périmètre, ce qui est essentiel pour les projets ferroviaires intégrant des technologies de communication. Malgré son exhaustivité, il convient de mentionner que les considérations de sécurité ne sont pas couvertes par cet ensemble de normes, et que les effets biologiques des radiations non ionisantes, comme ceux affectant les dispositifs médicaux tels que les stimulateurs cardiaques, ne sont pas pris en compte. Cela souligne l'importance d'une approche multidisciplinaire lors de l'évaluation des systèmes ferroviaires afin de garantir non seulement leur efficacité en matière de CEM, mais aussi leur sécurité. En somme, la norme EN 50121-1:2015 joue un rôle indispensable et pertinent dans le cadre des applications ferroviaires, établissant des bases claires pour aborder la compatibilité électromagnétique tout en identifiant ses limites et ses exigences d'intégration avec d'autres normes.
EN 50121-1:2015 표준은 철도 응용 프로그램의 전자기 호환성(EMC)에 대한 포괄적인 가이드를 제공합니다. 이 문서는 전체 표준 시리즈의 구조와 내용을 체계적으로 설명하며, 전반적인 성능 기준을 명확히 설정합니다. 특히, 제5조는 EMC 관리에 대한 정보를 제공하는데, 이는 철도 시스템의 전자기 호환성을 관리하는 데 큰 도움을 줍니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 철도 시스템의 전자기 호환성(EMC) 행동에 영향을 미치는 특성을 다루는 부록 A입니다. 이를 통해 시스템 설계자 및 운영자는 EMC에 대한 보다 효과적인 이해를 바탕으로 설계 및 운영 결정을 내릴 수 있습니다. 그러나 이 부분만으로는 EMC-지침의 필수 요구 사항에 대한 적합성을 증명할 수 없으므로, 다른 부분과 함께 사용해야 한다는 점이 중요합니다. 더불어, 이 문서는 원자력 전자기 펄스, 비정상 작동 조건, 번개 직접 타격의 유도 효과와 같은 특정 현상을 제외하여 철도 시스템의 EMC 관리를 더욱 명확히 합니다. 또한, 철도 시스템 내 의도적인 송신기에 대한 배출 한계를 설정하지 않는 점은 전자기 호환성의 적용 범위를 더욱 명확히 하는 요소로 작용합니다. 안전 고려 사항이 이 표준에 포함되어 있지 않다는 점은 주의해야 할 부분입니다. 비이온화 방사선의 생물학적 효과나 의료 보조 장치(예: 심박 조율기)에 대한 내용도 다루지 않기 때문에, 이러한 요소에 대한 별도의 규정이나 기준이 필요할 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 50121-1:2015는 철도 시스템의 전자기 호환성을 효과적으로 관리하기 위한 기초 자료를 제공합니다. 이 표준이 제시하는 체계적이고 포괄적인 접근 방식은 철도 시스템의 안전성과 신뢰성을 높이는 데 기여할 것입니다.
The standard EN 50121-1:2015 plays a critical role in the domain of railway applications, particularly focusing on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Its scope is comprehensive, outlining the foundational structure and content of the entire EN 50121 series. This standard serves as an essential reference for understanding performance criteria related to EMC across different railway systems. A significant strength of EN 50121-1:2015 is its detailed specification of EMC management outlined in Clause 5, which is crucial for ensuring that various components within railway applications interact harmoniously without interference. This standard marks the starting point for operators and manufacturers in compliance with the EMC Directive, though it emphasizes that this document must be utilized alongside other standards in the series for a full presumption of conformity. Furthermore, Annex A of this standard effectively delineates the railway system characteristics that significantly influence EMC behavior. This clear identification aids in understanding the complexities of electromagnetic interactions in railway environments. However, it is important to note that certain phenomena, such as Nuclear EM pulse and lightning strike induction effects, are explicitly excluded from this standard, thus defining its limits and ensuring focused application. The standard's relevance is particularly pronounced in environments where intentional transmitters operate within railway system boundaries, as emission limits do not apply in these instances. This provision allows for greater flexibility in the design and implementation of communication systems integrated within railway networks without compromising overall EMC standards. While EN 50121-1:2015 thoroughly addresses various aspects of EMC, it does also assert that safety considerations and the effects of non-ionising radiation on biological systems, such as pacemakers, are outside its scope. This helps users clearly understand the document's limitations and the need for other safety-oriented standards when assessing comprehensive system compatibility. Overall, EN 50121-1:2015 stands out as a robust framework for establishing standards in electromagnetic compatibility for railway applications, facilitating a focused approach to managing EMC challenges while allowing for integration with more specific standards in the series.
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