SIST EN 50163:2005

Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems

This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications :
–   railways;
–   guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems;
–   material transportation systems.
This European Standard does not apply to
–   mine traction systems in underground mines,
–   cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system,
–   suspended cable cars,
–   funicular railways.
This European Standard deals with long term overvoltages as shown in the Annex A.

Bahnanwendungen - Speisespannungen von Bahnnetzen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Hauptkennwerte für Speisespannungen von Bahnsystemen fest, dazu ge-hören die orts¬festen Einrichtungen für die Bahnstromversorgung, einschließlich der fahrleitungsgespeisten Hilfsbetriebe und die Bahnfahrzeuge.  Folgende Systeme von elektrischen Bahnen sind betroffen:
–   Eisenbahnen;
–   Nahverkehrsbahnen, wie z. B:
   Straßenbahnen, Hoch- und Untergrundbahnen, Bergbahnen und O-Busanlagen;
–   Materialbahnen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für
–   Grubenbahnen in bergbaulichen Betrieben unter Tage,
–   Krananlagen, Schiebebühnen u. ä. Transportgeräte auf Schienen, fliegende Bauten (z. B. Schau¬steller-anlagen), sofern sie nicht unmittelbar oder über Transformatoren aus Fahrleitungsanlagen gespeist wer-den und nicht durch das Energieversorgungssystem elektrischer Bahnen gefährdet sind,
–   Luftseilbahnen,
–   Standseilbahnen.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt die Langzeitüberspannungen, die in Anhang A angegeben sind.

Applications ferroviaires - Tensions d'alimentation des réseaux de traction

La présente Norme Européenne spécifie les caractéristiques principales des tensions d'alimentation des réseaux de traction, tels que installation près de traction, incluant les appareils auxiliaires alimentés par la ligne de contact, et matériel roulant, pour l'installation dans les applications suivantes:
–   chemin de fer;
–   système guide de transport tel que tramway, chemin de fer souterrain ou carrières, chemin de fer de montagne et trolley bus;
–   système de transport de matériaux.
Cette norme ne s'applique pas aux:
–   système de traction des mines dans les mines souterraines;
–   grues, plates-formes mobiles en équipement similaire de transport en rails, structures temporaires (par exemple : structures d'expositions) pour autant qu'elles ne sont pas alimentées directement à travers des transformateurs connectés au système de ligne de contact et ne sont pas mises en danger par le système d'alimentation de la traction;
–   véhicules suspendus à des câbles;
–   chemins de fer funiculaires.
Cette norme traite des surtensions de longue durée comme indiqué dans l'Annexe A.

Železniške naprave – Napajalne napetosti sistemov električne vleke

Ta evropski standard določa glavne značilnosti napajalnih napetosti sistemov električne vleke, npr. nepremičnih naprav za vleko, vključno s pomožnimi napravami, ki se napajajo prek kontaktnega vodnika, in železniških vozil, za: – železnice; – vodene sisteme javnega prevoza, kot so tramvaji, dvignjene in podzemne železnice, gorske železnice in trolejbusni sistemi; – sisteme za prevoz materiala. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za – vlečne sisteme za podzemne rudnike, – žerjave, prestavljive ploščadi in podobno prevozno opremo na tirih, začasne konstrukcije (npr. razstavne konstrukcije), pod pogojem, da se ne napajajo neposredno ali prek transformatorjev iz sistema kontaktnega vodnika ter jih ne ogroža vlečni napajalni sistem, – obešene nihalne žičnice, – tirne vzpenjače.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 17-Sep-2007
• ICS: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment
• Technical Committee: ŽEN - Electrical applications for railways
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2005
• Directive: 2003-01-2787 - Pravilnik o projektiranju, gradnji in vzdrževanju stabilnih naprav električne vleke enosmernega sistema 3 kV
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Directive: 2016/797/EU - Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)
• Directive: 96/48/EC - Interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system
• Mandate: M/024 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for programming and standardization in the field of railway equipment
• Mandate: M/483 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to the European standardisation bodies under directive 2008/57/EC in the field of the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
• Ref Project: EN 50163:2004 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 50163:1998 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
• Effective Date: 07-Jun-2022
• Amended By: SIST EN 50163:2005/A3:2023 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
• Effective Date: 08-Jul-2022
• Amended By: SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
• Effective Date: 21-Sep-2010
• Corrected By: SIST EN 50163:2005/AC:2013 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 50163:1998 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
• Effective Date: 13-May-2010

Overview

SIST EN 50163:2005 is a European standard developed by the CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) that specifies the main characteristics of supply voltages used in railway traction systems. This standard is essential for ensuring the consistent and safe delivery of electrical power to traction fixed installations, auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock. It applies across various railway and guided mass transport systems, defining clear electrical parameters to maintain system reliability and compatibility.

Key Topics

• Supply Voltages for Traction Systems
  The standard defines the voltage levels for traction power supplies, addressing both the fixed installations and the rolling stock. It ensures that the voltage supplied matches the technical requirements for different transport modes.

• System Coverage
  EN 50163 covers several transport sectors including:

  • Railways
  • Guided mass transit systems such as tramways, elevated railways, underground railways
  • Mountain railways
  • Trolleybus systems
  • Material transportation systems

• Exclusions
  The standard explicitly excludes certain applications:

  • Mine traction systems in underground mines
  • Cranes and transport platforms on rails, temporary structures not directly supplied by the contact line system
  • Suspended cable cars
  • Funicular railways

• Voltage Characteristics and Long-Term Overvoltages
  The standard addresses long-term overvoltages in traction systems, providing guidelines to mitigate voltage instability and ensure safety, as elaborated in Annex A.

Applications

EN 50163 is crucial for engineers, designers, and manufacturers involved in the development and operation of electrical traction systems within the railway industry. Practical applications include:

• Power Supply Design
  Utilizing EN 50163 to define appropriate supply voltage standards for new railway installations to ensure compatibility and safety.

• Rolling Stock Electrification
  Designing electric trains and trams in compliance with the specified voltage ranges to optimize performance and durability.

• Upgrading Existing Infrastructure
  Ensuring modernization projects of traction power systems conform to voltage standards to maintain interoperability across networks.

• Maintenance and Safety Protocols
  Using insights on voltage characteristics and overvoltage conditions to develop effective maintenance schedules and safety measures.

Related Standards

Working alongside EN 50163, several other standards support railway electrification and traction power system design, including:

• EN 50124 - Insulation coordination for railway systems
• EN 50388 - Rolling stock - Technical criteria for the coordination between power supply and rolling stock
• IEC 60850 - Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems (international perspective)
• EN 50122 - Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electrical safety, earthing, and the return circuit

Conclusion

SIST EN 50163:2005 establishes comprehensive and practical guidelines for the supply voltages of traction systems used in railways and related mass transit models. Its focus on voltage stability, system compatibility, and safety makes it a fundamental standard for the electrical traction industry. Compliance ensures reliable operation, efficient energy use, and safe transportation infrastructure across Europe and beyond.

Keywords: EN 50163, traction system voltages, railway electrification standards, railway supply voltage, railway traction power, tramway electrical supply, transport electrification, CLC railway standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 50163:2005
STANDARD
april 2005
Železniške naprave – Napajalne napetosti sistemov električne vleke
Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
ICS 29.280 Referenčna številka
SIST EN
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