SIST EN 50617-2:2015
(Main)Railways applications - Basic parameters of train detection systems - Part 2: Axle counters
Railways applications - Basic parameters of train detection systems - Part 2: Axle counters
This European Standard specifies parameters for the design and usage of axle counter systems.
For this, the standard specifies the technical parameters of axle counter systems associated with the magnetic
field limits for RST in the context of interoperability. In addition test methods are defined for establishing the
conformity and the performance of axle counter products.
The specified parameters are structured and allocated according to their basic references as follows:
- Axle counter system parameters
- Train based parameters
- Track based parameters
- Environmental and other parameters
Each parameter is defined by a short general description, the definition of the requirement, the relation to
other standards and a procedure to show the fulfilment of the requirement as far as necessary. An overview
on the safety relevance of each parameter is given – in the context of this European Standard – in a separate
table.
This European Standard is intended to be used to assess compliance of axle counter systems and other
forms of wheel sensors used for train detection, in the context of the European Directive on the interoperability
of the trans-European railway system and the associated technical specification for interoperability relating to
the control-command and signalling track-side subsystems.
The frequency bands and rolling stock emission limits are currently defined in the axle counter FrM as
specified in the CCS TSI Index 77.
Bahnanwendungen - Basic Parameters der Gleisfreimeldesystemen - Teil 2: Achszähler
Applications ferroviaires - Paramètres de base des systèmes de détection des trains - Partie 2 : Compteurs d'essieux
Železniške naprave - Osnovni parametri sistemov za detekcijo vlakov - 2. del: Števci osi
Ta evropski standard določa parametre za zasnovo in uporabo sistemov števcev osi. V ta namen standard določa tehnične parametre sistemov števcev osi, povezanih z omejitvami magnetnih polj za RST v okviru interoperabilnosti. Poleg tega so določene preskusne metode za ugotavljanje skladnosti in delovanja proizvodov, povezanih s števci osi.
Opredeljeni parametri so strukturirani in dodeljeni v skladu z njihovimi osnovnimi sklicevanji, kot sledi:
– parametri sistemov števcev osi;
– parametri na podlagi vlaka;
– parametri na podlagi tirov;
– okoljski in drugi parametri.
Vsak parameter je opredeljen s kratkim splošnim opisom, definicijo zahteve, povezavo z drugimi standardi in postopkom za prikaz izpolnitve zahteve, kolikor je potrebno. Pregled varnostnega pomena vsakega parametra je v okviru tega evropskega standarda podan v ločeni tabeli.
Ta evropski standard je namenjen uporabi za oceno skladnosti sistemov števcev osi in drugih oblik senzorjev na kolesih, ki se uporabljajo za detekcijo vlakov, v okviru evropske direktive o interoperabilnosti vseevropskega železniškega sistema in povezane tehnične specifikacije za interoperabilnost, ki se nanaša na podsistema za upravljanje-vodenje in signaliziranje ob progi.
Frekvenčni pasovi in omejitve emisij železniških vozil so trenutno opredeljeni v okviru upravljanja s frekvencami, kot je določeno v indeksu 77 CCS TSI.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 50617-2:2015
01-september-2015
Železniške naprave - Osnovni parametri sistemov za detekcijo vlakov - 2. del:
Števci osi
Railways applications - Basic parameters of train detection systems - Part 2: Axle
counters
Bahnanwendungen - Basic Parameters der Gleisfreimeldesystemen - Teil 2: Achszähler
Applications ferroviaires - Paramètres de base des systèmes de détection des trains -
Partie 2 : Compteurs d'essieux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50617-2:2015
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50617-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2015
ICS 29.280
English Version
Railway Applications - Technical parameters of train detection
systems for the interoperability of the trans-European railway
system - Part 2: Axle counters
Applications ferroviaires - Paramètres techniques des Bahnanwendungen - Technische Parameter von
systèmes de détection des trains - Partie 2: Compteurs Gleisfreimeldesystemen - Teil 2: Achszähler
d'essieux
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2015-03-09. 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
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
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Contents Page
Foreword . 6
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 9
3.1 Terms and definitions . 9
3.2 Abbreviations . 11
4 Description of train detection system . 12
5 Safety relevance per parameter . 13
6 Axle counter system parameters . 15
6.1 RAMS . 15
6.1.1 Reliability . 15
6.1.2 Availability . 15
6.1.3 Rate of miscounts . 15
6.1.4 Maintainability . 16
6.1.5 Safety . 16
6.2 Immunity against Magnetic fields – in-band and out-of-band . 18
6.2.1 General . 18
6.2.2 Derivation of Immunity requirements . 18
6.2.3 Immunity levels for axle counters / Compatibility margins . 19
6.2.4 Frequency range of an ACD . 19
6.3 Immunity to traction and short circuit current in the rail . 19
6.4 Immunity to harmonics of traction current in the rail . 20
6.5 Sensor position integrity control (functional parameter). 20
6.6 Integration time . 20
6.6.1 General . 20
6.6.2 Product specific integration time . 21
6.6.3 Derivation of the integration time – Example . 21
6.7 Signalling power supply quality with respect to availability . 22
6.8 Requirements on the connection cables . 23
7 Requirements for axle counter systems based on train parameters . 23
7.1 General . 23
7.2 Vehicle, wheel and speed dependent parameters . 23
7.2.1 General . 23
7.2.2 Wheel parameters . 24
7.2.3 Vehicle and speed depending parameters . 25
7.3 Material properties of vehicle parts in the detection area (metal free space) . 26
7.4 Sinusoidal sway of train . 26
7.5 Magnetic track brakes and eddy current brakes . 27
8 Track based parameters . 27
8.1 Material of sleepers . 27
8.2 Rail fittings/mounting area . 28
8.3 Slab track . 28
9 Environmental and other parameters . 29
9.1 General . 29
9.2 Pressure . 29
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9.3 Movement of surrounding air . 29
9.4 Ambient temperatures . 29
9.4.1 General . 29
9.4.2 Ambient temperature for axle counter evaluator equipment . 30
9.4.3 Ambient temperature for ACD (without axle counter sensor) . 30
9.4.4 Ambient temperature for axle counter sensor . 30
9.5 Humidity . 30
9.6 Precipitation . 31
9.7 Sealing of housing . 31
9.8 Solar radiation . 31
9.9 Overvoltage protection (incl. indirect lightning effects) . 32
9.10 Contamination . 32
9.10.1 General . 32
9.10.2 In the track, nearby the track . 32
9.10.3 Indoor. 32
9.11 Fire Protection . 32
9.12 Vibrations / shock . 33
9.13 EMC . 33
9.13.1 General . 33
9.13.2 Requirement and validation for EMC . 33
9.14 Definition of Influence from other components . 33
Annex A (informative) Design guide for measurement antennas . 34
A.1 Measurement antennas characteristics . 34
A.2 Termination impedance . 34
Annex B (normative) Frequency Management (reproduced from CCS TSI, Index 77) . 36
Annex C (normative) Test Equipment, test methodologies and reports to be performed . 38
C.1 Test equipment . 38
C.1.1 Antenna for generating magnetic fields (FGA) . 38
C.1.2 Reference antenna . 39
C.1.3 Test signal generator . 39
C.2 Test conditions . 39
C.2.1 Equipment under test (EUT) . 39
C.2.2 Susceptibility criteria . 39
C.3 Accuracy of magnetic field measurement . 40
C.4 Test methodology to determine immunity (susceptibility border of ACD) to homogenous
fields – in-band . 40
C.4.1 General . 40
C.4.2 Test set up for X-Z direction . 41
C.4.3 Test set up for Y-Z direction . 41
C.4.4 Test procedure to determine immunity to homogenous steady state fields . 42
C.4.5 Transient immunity test / Immunity to intermittent interference . 43
C.4.6 Immunity within the filter bandwidth of the EUT . 46
C.5 Test methodology to determine immunity to inhomogeneous fields – in band . 46
C.5.1 General . 46
C.5.2 Test set-up for the movement in X-direction . 47
C.5.3 Test set-up for the movement in Y-direction . 48
C.5.4 Test procedure . 49
C.6 Test methodology for establishing immunity to fields produced by in-band interference
currents in the rail . 50
C.6.1 General . 50
C.6.2 Test set-up . 51
C.6.3 Test procedure . 52
C.7 Test methodology for out of-band measurements . 52
C.8 Immunity to ETCS telepowering fields . 52
C.8.1 General . 52
C.8.2 Limits and requirements . 53
C.8.3 Test methodology to check immunity to ETCS telepowering fields . 53
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C.9 Test report . 57
C.10 Test results according to CCS TSI Index 77 . 58
C.10.1 General . 58
C.10.2 In-band . 58
C.10.3 Out-band (10 kHz to 1,3 MHz) . 58
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC . 59
Bibliography . 63
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Figures
Figure 1 – System boundary of an axle counter system . 12
Figure 2 – Correlation between hazard rate and time between trains . 17
Figure 3 – Areas for evaluation . 19
Figure 4 – Immunity versus duration of interference field . 21
Figure 5 – ACD immunity as a function of time duration of in-band disturbance . 22
Figure 6 – Filter curves measured and calculated . 22
Figure 7 – Definition of the parameters . 24
Figure 8 – Axle to axle distance . 26
Figure 9 – Definition of sinusoidal sway . 27
Figure A.1 – Side view (Y and Z coils, dimensions 50 mm to 150 mm) . 34
Figure B.1 – Areas for evaluation . 37
Figure C.1 – Homogenity of field generation antenna (FGA) . 39
Figure C.2 – ACD, schematic diagram . 40
Figure C.3 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in X-Z-direction (front view for α = 0°) . 41
Figure C.4 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in X-Z-direction (side view for α = 0°) . 41
Figure C.5 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in Y-Z-direction (front view) . 42
Figure C.6 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in Y-Z-direction (side view for α = 0°) . 42
Figure C.7 – ACD response to intermittent sinusoidal waves . 44
Figure C.8 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in X-direction (side view) . 47
Figure C.9 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in X-direction (front view) . 48
Figure C.10 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in Y-direction (side view) . 48
Figure C.11 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in Y-direction (front view) . 49
Figure C.12 – FGA movement / field distribution for inhomogeneous field tests . 50
Figure C.13 – Test set-up for rail current tests . 51
Figure C.14 – Frequency mask . 53
Figure C.15 – Influence zones of magnetic fields . 54
Figure C.16 – Test setup . 55
Figure C.17 – Test set-up for conducted immunity testing . 56
Tables
Table 1 – Overview of safety relevance in the subclauses . 14
Table B.1 – Emission limits and evaluation parameters (narrow band) . 36
Table B.2 – Increased magnetic field limits . 37
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Foreword
This document (EN 50617-2:2015) has been prepared by CLC/SC 9XA "Communication, signalling and
processing systems" of CLC/TC 9X "Electrical and electronic applications for railways".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2016-03-09
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
(dow) 2018-03-09
• latest date by which the national standards
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn
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 relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC amended by Commission Directive 2011/18/EU, see
informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
This document is Part 2 of the EN 50617 series, which consists of the following parts under the common title
"Railway Applications - Technical parameters of train detection systems”:
- Part 1: Track circuits;
- Part 2: Axle counters.
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Introduction
The working group CENELEC/SC9XA WGA4-2 has developed the limits for electromagnetic compatibility
between rolling stock and train detection systems, specifically track circuits and axle counter systems, and
correspondingly published two technical specifications: CLC/TS 50238-2 and CLC/TS 50238-3. These limits
and associated measurement methods are based on characteristics of existing systems that are well
established and still put forward for signalling renewals by infrastructure managers.
To meet the requirements for compatibility between train detection systems and rolling stock in the future and
to achieve interoperability and free movement within the European Union, it is necessary to define a “FrM” and
a complete set of interface requirements.
Track circuits and axle counter systems, are an integral part of the CCS trackside subsystem in the context of
the Rail Interoperability Directive. The relevant basic parameters are enumerated in the CCS and LOC&PAS
TSI and specified in the mandatory Specification CCS TSI Index 77 “Interfaces between Control-Command
and Signalling Trackside and other Subsystems”. This standard refers whenever needed to the mandatory
specification.
The already published specifications CLC/TS 50238-2 and CLC/TS 50238-3 can be used to ascertain
conformity of individual train detection systems to the requirements of the TSIs and to the Notified National
Rules, which will be in place for the parameters still declared “open points” in CCS TSI Index 77.
The requirements defined in this standard are either compliant with those of CCS TSI Index 77 or can be used
as input information for the closure of open points of the CCS TSI Index 77. Where applicable, the standard
should refer to the rolling stock FrM in the TSI CCS and the parameter values defined in the CCS TSI Index
77.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies parameters for the design and usage of axle counter systems.
For this, the standard specifies the technical parameters of axle counter systems associated with the magnetic
field limits for RST in the context of interoperability. In addition test methods are defined for establishing the
conformity and the performance of axle counter products.
The specified parameters are structured and allocated according to their basic references as follows:
- Axle counter system parameters
- Train based parameters
- Track based parameters
- Environmental and other parameters
Each parameter is defined by a short general description, the definition of the requirement, the relation to
other standards and a procedure to show the fulfilment of the requirement as far as necessary. An overview
on the safety relevance of each parameter is given – in the context of this European Standard – in a separate
table.
This European Standard is intended to be used to assess compliance of axle counter systems and other
forms of wheel sensors used for train detection, in the context of the European Directive on the interoperability
of the trans-European railway system and the associated technical specification for interoperability relating to
the control-command and signalling track-side subsystems.
The frequency bands and rolling stock emission limits are currently defined in the axle counter FrM as
specified in the CCS TSI Index 77.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50121-4, Railway applications — Electromagnetic compatibility — Part 4: Emission and immunity of the
signalling and telecommunications apparatus
EN 50124-2, Railway applications — Insulation coordination — Part 2: Overvoltages and related protection
EN 50125-3:2003, Railway applications — Environmental conditions for equipment — Part 3: Equipment for
signaling and telecommunications
EN 50126 (all parts), Railway applications — The specification and demonstration of Reliability, Availability,
Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
EN 50128, Railway applications — Communication, signalling and processing systems — Software for railway
control and protectio
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 50617-2:2013
01-september-2013
Železniške naprave - Osnovni parametri sistemov za detekcijo vlaka - 2. del: Števci
osi
Railways applications - Basic parameters of train detection systems - Part 2: Axle
counters
Bahnanwendungen - Basic Parameters der Gleisfreimeldesystemen - Teil 2: Achszähler
Applications ferroviaires - Paramètres de base des systèmes de détection des trains -
Partie 2 : Compteurs d'essieux
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 50617-2:2013
ICS:
29.280 (OHNWULþQDYOHþQDRSUHPD Electric traction equipment
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 50617-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2013
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.280
English version
Railways applications -
Basic parameters of train detection systems -
Part 2: Axle counters
Applications ferroviaires - Bahnanwendungen -
Paramètres de base des systèmes de Basic Parameters der
détection des trains - Gleisfreimeldesystemen -
Partie 2 : Compteurs d'essieux Teil 2: Achszähler
This draft European Standard is submitted to CENELEC members for CENELEC enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2013-12-13.
It has been drawn up by CLC/SC 9XA.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.
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A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own
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CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to
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1 Contents Page
2 Foreword . 6
3 Introduction . 7
4 1 Scope . 8
5 2 Normative reference . 8
6 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 9
7 3.1 Terms and definitions . 9
8 3.2 Abbreviations . 11
9 4 Description of track vacancy detection system . 12
10 5 Safety relevance per parameter . 13
11 6 Axle counter system parameters . 15
12 6.1 RAMS . 15
13 6.1.1 Reliability . 15
14 6.1.2 Availability . 15
15 6.1.3 Maintainability . 16
16 6.1.4 Safety . 16
17 6.2 Immunity against Magnetic fields – in band and out band . 17
18 6.2.1 Frequency management . 17
19 6.2.2 Test equipment . 20
20 6.2.3 Accuracy of magnetic field measurement . 23
21 6.2.4 Functional test criteria . 23
22 6.2.5 Test methodology to determine immunity to homogenous fields – in band . 23
23 6.2.6 Test methodology to determine immunity to inhomogeneous fields – in band . 29
24 6.2.7 Test methodology for immunity to fields produced by rail currents – in band . 33
25 6.2.8 Test methodology for out of-band measurements . 35
26 6.2.9 Immunity to ETCS telepowering fields . 35
27 6.2.10 Test results . 39
28 6.2.11 Margin . 40
29 6.2.12 Test results according TSI CCS Interface Document . 41
30 6.2.13 Immunity levels for the frequency ranges from DC to 10 kHz and 1.3 MHz to 30 MHz . 42
31 6.3 Maximum time without train runs . 42
32 6.4 Saturation effects of transducers/rails . 42
33 6.5 Sensitivity to current in the rail . 43
34 6.6 Sensor position integrity control (functional parameter). 43
35 6.7 Integration time . 43
36 6.7.1 Derivation of the integration time – Example . 44
37 6.8 Signalling power supply quality with respect to availability . 45
38 6.9 Requirements on the connection cables . 46
39 7 Requirements for axle counter systems based on train parameter . 46
40 7.1 Vehicle, wheel and speed depending parameters . 46
41 7.1.1 Vehicle and speed depending parameters . 48
42 7.2 Material properties of vehicle parts in the detection area (metal free space) . 49
43 7.3 Sinusoidal sway of train . 50
44 7.4 Magnetic track brakes and eddy current brakes . 51
45 8 Track based parameters . 51
46 8.1 Material of sleepers . 51
47 8.2 Rail fittings/mounting area . 52
48 8.3 Slab track . 52
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49 9 Environmental and other parameters . 53
50 9.1 Pressure . 53
51 9.2 Movement of surrounding air . 54
52 9.3 Ambient temperatures . 54
53 9.3.1 Ambient temperature for axle counter evaluator equipment . 54
54 9.3.2 Ambient temperature for axle counter detector (without axle counter sensor) . 55
55 9.3.3 Ambient temperature for axle counter sensor . 55
56 9.4 Humidity . 55
57 9.5 Precipitation . 55
58 9.5.1 Sealing of housing . 56
59 9.6 Solar radiation . 56
60 9.7 Overvoltage protection (incl. indirect lightning effects) . 56
61 9.8 Contamination . 56
62 9.8.1 In the track, near by the track . 57
63 9.8.2 Indoor. 57
64 9.9 Fire Protection . 57
65 9.10 Vibrations / shock . 57
66 9.11 EMC . 57
67 9.12 Definition of Influence from other components . 57
68 Annex A (informative) Design guide for measurement antennas . 58
69 A.1 Measurement antennas characteristics . 58
70 A.2 Termination impedance . 58
71 Annex B (normative) . 59
72 Bibliography . 61
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75 Figures
76 Figure 1 – System boundary of an axle counter system . 13
77 Figure 2 – Compatibility requirements for X direction . 18
78 Figure 3 – Compatibility requirements for Y direction . 18
79 Figure 4 – Compatibility requirements for Z direction . 19
80 Figure 5 – Areas for evaluation . 19
81 Figure 6 – Homogeneity of field generation antenna (FGA) . 20
82 Figure 7 – Measurement antenna . 21
83 Figure 8 – Centre point coordinates . 22
84 Figure 9 – Axle counter detector, schematic diagram . 23
85 Figure 10 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in X-Z-direction (front view for α = 0°) . 24
86 Figure 11 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in X-Z-direction (side view for α = 0°) . 24
87 Figure 12 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in Y-Z-direction (front view) . 25
88 Figure 13 – Test set-up for homogeneous fields in Y-Z-direction (side view for α = 0°) . 25
89 Figure 14 – Axle counter detector response to sinusoidal pulses . 27
90 Figure 15 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in X-direction (side view) . 30
91 Figure 16 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in X-direction (front view) . 30
92 Figure 17 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in Y-direction (side view) . 31
93 Figure 18 – Test set-up for inhomogeneous field tests in Y-direction (front view) . 31
94 Figure 19 – FGA movement / field distribution for inhomogeneous field tests . 33
95 Figure 20 – Test set-up for rail current tests . 34
96 Figure 21 – Frequency mask . 36
97 Figure 22 – Aspect of magnetic fields . 37
98 Figure 23 – Test setup . 38
99 Figure 24 – Test set-up for conducted immunity testing . 39
100 Figure 25 – Correlation between hazard rate and time without train runs . 42
101 Figure 26 – Duration dependent limits . 44
102 Figure 27 – Axle counter detector immunity as a function of time duration of in band disturbance . 45
103 Figure 28 – Filter curves measured and calculated . 45
104 Figure 29 – Definition of the parameters . 47
105 Figure 30 – Axle to axle distance . 49
106 Figure 31 – Metallic influencing zone . 50
107 Figure 32 – Definition of sinusoidal sway . 51
108 Figure 33 – Measurement dimensions along the rail . 53
109 Figure 34 – Measurement dimensions across the rail . 53
110 Figure A.1 – Side view (Y and Z coils, dimensions 50 mm to 150 mm) . 58
111 Figure B.1 – Areas for evaluation . 60
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113 Tables
114 Table 1 – Survey of safety relevance in the subclauses per parameter . 14
115 Table 2 – Y1 and Z1 coordinates of the centre point of the measurement antennas . 22
116 Table 3 – Thickness of the flange as a function of the wheel diameter D . 48
117 Table 4 – Height of the flange as a function of the wheel diameter D . 48
118 Table 5 – Minimum wheel diameter D as a function of the speed v . 48
119 Table B.1 – Emission limits and evaluation parameters (narrow band) . 59
120 Table B.2 – Increased magnetic field limits . 60
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123 Foreword
124 This document [prEN 50617-2:2013] has been prepared by CLC/SC 9XA "Communication, signalling and
125 processing systems", of CLC/TC 9X "Electrical and electronic applications for railways".
126 This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
127 EN 50617, Railway applications – Basic parameters of train detection systems, will consist of
128 - Part 1: Track circuits;
129 - Part 2: Axle counters.
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130 Introduction
131 The working group SC9XA WGA4-2 has developed the limits for electromagnetic compatibility between rolling
132 stock and train detection systems, specifically track circuits and axle counter systems and correspondingly
133 published two technical specifications CLC TS50238-2 and CLC TS50238-3. These limits and associated
134 measurement methods are based on preferred existing systems which are well established and still put
135 forward for signalling renewals by infrastructure managers. To meet the requirements for compatibility with
136 rolling stock in the future (ref. ERA/ERTMS/033281) defined in the form of Frequency Management and to
137 benefit true interoperability and free movement within the Community, it is considered necessary to develop a
138 new harmonised standard to define the complete set of requirements for the target train detection system.
139 Although the demand for FM is driven by Interoperability requirements, it is independent from the drive to
140 introduce systems like ERTMS level 3 or level 2.
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142 This European Standard is based on the current understanding of the Railway Industry experts represented at
143 WGA4-2 that track circuits and axle counter systems will continue to be the essential two train detection
144 systems for the foreseen future. The train detection systems are also seen as an integral part of CCS
145 trackside subsystem, in the context of the Rail Interoperability Directive.
146
147 This European Standard is a counter part to the TS 50238-3 which specifies – in combination with the
148 frequency management, defined in the TSI CCS Interface Document – the requirements for compatibility of
149 rolling stock. Both sides – rolling stock and axle counter systems –fulfil their requirements on the magnetic
150 field interface in relation to the TSI CCS and the corresponding standards to obtain a safe and reliable
151 operation.
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153 In this European Standard, the defined parameters are structured and allocated according to their basic
154 references as follows:
155 - Axle counter system parameters
156 - Train based parameters
157 - Track based parameters
158 - Environmental and other parameters
159
160 Where possible, the parameters are defined as consistent with other European Standards.
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162 Each parameter is defined by a short general description, the definition of the requirement, the relation to
163 other standards and a procedure to show the fulfilment of the requirement as far as necessary. An overview
164 on the safety relevance of each parameter is given – in the context of this European Standard – in a separate
165 table.
166
167 A table in the TSI CCS Interface document [ERA/ERTMS 033281] gives an overview on the magnetic field
168 emission levels established for individual axle counter detectors which fulfil the following two requirements:
169
170 1) Currently supported by an European Infrastructure Manager for signalling installations;
171 2) Immunity limits established following the test specification outlined in TS50238-3.
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173 1 Scope
174 This European Standard is intended to specify the design and usage of Axle counter systems. It will be
175 primarily used by Manufacturers of axle counter systems and other forms of Wheel Sensors used for train
176 detection as well as by Infrastructure Managers/Infrastructure Companies and National Safety Authorities,
177 who are responsible for introducing and certifying new train detection systems.
178
179 This European Standard specifies the basic parameters of Axle Counter systems associated with the
180 magnetic field limits for RST in the context of interoperability defined in the form of Frequency Management.
181 The bands and limits currently defined in the Frequency Management are controlled by the European Railway
182 Agency.
183 2 Normative reference
184 The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
185 indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
186 the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
2006/679/EC COMMISSION DECISION of 28 March 2006 concerning the technical specification
for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the
trans-European conventional rail system.
2006/860/EC COMMISSION DECISION of 7 November 2006 concerning a technical specification
for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystem of the
trans-European high speed rail system and modifying Annex A to Decision
2006/679/EC concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to
the control-command and signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional
rail system
2006/964/EC European Union, COMMISSION DECISION of 28 March 2006 concerning the
technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and
signalling subsystem of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under
document number C(2006) 964)
CLC/TS 50238-3 Railway applications - Compatibility between rolling stock and train detection
systems – Part 3: Compatibility with axle counters
EN 13848 – 5 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality
levels - Plain line
EN 50121-4 Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 4: Emission and
immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus
Railway applications - Insulation coordination - Part : Overvoltages and related
EN 50124-2
protection
EN 50125-3 Railway applications – Environmental conditions for equipment Part 3: Equipment
for signaling and telecommunications
Railway applications – The specification and demonstration of Reliability,
EN 50126-1
Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) - Part 1: Basic requirements and
generic process
EN 50128 Communication, signalling and processing systems – Software for railway control
and protection systems;
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EN 50129 Railway applications – Communications, signalling and processing systems –
Safety related electronic systems for signalling;
EN 50238 Railway applications – Compatibility between rolling stock and train detection
systems
EN 50388 Railway applications - Power supply and rolling stock - Technical criteria for the
coordination between power supply (substation) and rolling stock to achieve
interoperability
EN 60068-2-1 Environmental testing – Part 2-1: Tests – Tests A: Cold
EN 60068-2-2 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2: Tests - Tests B: Dry heat
EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range
ETSI EN 300 330
Devices (SRD); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and
inductive loop systems in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part 1: Technical
characteristics and test methods
ETSI EN 302 608 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range
Devices (SRD); Radio equipment for Eurobalise railway systems; Harmonized EN
covering the essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
TSI CCS interface ERTMS/ETCS UNIT – Interfaces between control-command and signalling
document trackside and other subsystems; ERA/ERTMS 033281
UIC510-2 Trailing stock: wheels and wheelsets. Conditions concerning the use of wheels of
various diameters
UNISIG SUBSET-023 Glossary of UNISIG Terms and Abbreviations
UNISIG SUBSET-036 FFFIS for Eurobalise
UNISIG SUBSET-085 Test Specification for Eurobalise FFFIS
187 3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
188 3.1 Terms and definitions
189 For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
190 3.1.1
191 antenna for generating magnetic fields
192 square loop antenna to generate the magnetic fields for testing of the immunity
193 3.1.2
194 axle counter detector
195 the axle counter detector consists of the axle counter sensor and the detection circuit which includes in
196 general filters and rectifiers.
197 3.1.3
198 axle counter sensor
199 sensor head mounted in the track
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200 3.1.4
201 axle counter system
202 whole system including axle counter sensor, axle counter detector and the evaluation unit
203 3.1.5
204 bandwidth
205 the bandwidth is the difference between the upper and lower frequencies in
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