SIST EN 50500:2008
(Main)Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure
Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure
The scope of this product-family standard is limited to apparatus, systems and fixed installations which are intended for use in the railway environment. The frequency range covered is 0 Hz to 300 GHz. Technical considerations and measurements are necessary for frequencies up to 20 kHz because no relevant field strengths are expected above due to the physical nature of EMF-sources in the railway environment. The object of this standard is to provide measurement and calculation procedures of electric and magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure. The regulations regarding the protection of human being during exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields in the railway environment are different within the countries of European Community. This standard offers a procedure regarding measurement, simulation and evaluation. At present two European documents regarding EMF have to be considered: a) Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999 (see Bibliography); b) Directive 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography). The measurement procedures and points of measurement cover also the aspect of persons bearing active implantable medical devices. NOTE 1 Not covered is the risk assessment for persons bearing active implants in magnetic field generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment. Not covered are personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, notebooks, wireless communication systems etc.) of passengers and workers. Not covered are intentional transmitters with frequencies higher than 20 kHz. NOTE 2 These apparatus (with a working frequency of 9 kHz or higher) are covered by R&TTE Directive and have to comply also with LVD (Low Voltage Directive). In this view these apparatus have also limitation of EM fields or a “safety-distance” for these apparatus must be given.
Messverfahren für magnetische Felder, die durch elektronische und elektrische Geräte in der Bahnumgebung erzeugt werden, hinsichtlich der Exposition von Personen
Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Produktfamilien Norm ist begrenzt auf Geräte, Systeme und ortsfeste Anlagen, die im Eisenbahnbereich eingesetzt werden. Der abgedeckte Frequenzbereich beträgt 0 Hz bis 300 GHz. Technische Betrachtungen und Messungen sind in einem Frequenzbereich bis zu 20 kHz erforderlich, da oberhalb bedingt durch die physikalischen Eigenschaften der EMF-Quellen keine relevanten Feldstärken im Bahnbereich erwartet werden. Das Ziel dieser Norm ist die Festlegung geeigneter Mess- und Berechnungsverfahren von elektrischen und magnetischen Feldern, die durch elektronische und elektrische Geräte in der Bahnumgebung erzeugt werden, hinsichtlich der menschlichen Exposition. Die Bestimmungen bezüglich des Personenschutzes während der Exposition in nicht ionisierenden elektromagnetischen Feldern in der Bahnumgebung sind unterschiedlich in den Ländern der Europäischen Gemeinschaft. Diese Norm bietet ein Vorgehen bezüglich Messung, Simulation und Berechnung an. Derzeit sind zwei Europäische Dokumente bezüglich EMF in Betracht zu ziehen: a) Ratsempfehlung 1999/519/EG vom 12. Juli 1999 (siehe Literaturhinweise); b) Richtlinie 2004/40/EG (siehe Literaturhinweise). Die Messverfahren und Messorte decken auch den Aspekt von Trägern aktiver implantierbarer medizinischer Geräte mit ab. ANMERKUNG 1 Die Risikobewertung für Träger aktiver implantierbarer medizinischer Geräte in Magnetfeldern, die durch elektronische und elektrische Geräte in der Bahnumgebung erzeugt werden, wird nicht betrachtet. Nicht betrachtet werden persönliche elektronische Geräte (z. B. Funktelefone, Notebooks, drahtlose Kommunikationssysteme etc.) von Fahrgästen und Arbeitnehmern. Nicht betrachtet werden Sendefunkgeräte mit Arbeitsfrequenzen über 20 kHz. ANMERKUNG 2 Diese Sendefunkgeräte (mit einer Arbeitsfrequenz von 9 kHz oder höher) sind im Anwendungsbereich der R&TTE Richtlinie und müssen ebenfalls die NSR (Niederspannungsrichtlinie) einhalten. Diesbezüglich haben diese Geräte eine Begrenzung der erlaubten EMFelder oder es muss für diese Geräte ein „Sicher-heitsabstand“ angegeben werden.
Procédures de mesure des niveaux de champ magnétique générés par les appareils électriques et électroniques dans l'environnement ferroviaire en regard de l'exposition humaine
Le domaine d’application de cette norme de famille de produits est limité aux appareils, systèmes et installations fixes destinés à être utilisés dans l’environnement ferroviaire. La gamme de fréquences couverte est comprise entre de 0 Hz et 300 GHz. Des considérations techniques et des mesures sont nécessaires pour des fréquences jusqu’à 20 kHz parce qu’aucune intensité de champ correspondante n’est prévue au-dessus de cette fréquence, en raison de la nature physique des sources d’EMF dans l’environnement ferroviaire. L’objet de cette norme est de fournir des procédures de mesure et de calcul des niveaux de champ magnétique et électrique générés par des appareils électroniques et électriques dans l’environnement ferroviaire en regard de l’exposition humaine. La réglementation relative à la protection des êtres humains au cours d’une exposition aux champs électromagnétiques non-ionisants dans l’environnement ferroviaire est différente au sein de la Communauté Européenne en fonction des pays. Cette norme propose une procédure relative à la mesure, la simulation et l’évaluation. Actuellement deux documents européens relatifs aux champs électromagnétiques (EMF) doivent être pris en compte: a) Recommandation du Conseil 1999/519/CE du 12 juillet 1999 (voir la Bibliographie); b) Directive 2004/40/CE (voir la Bibliographie). Les procédures et points de mesure couvrent également l’aspect relatif aux personnes équipées de dispositifs médicaux implantables actifs. NOTE 1 L'évaluation du risque pour les personnes équipées de dispositifs médicaux implantables actifs, dans un champ magnétique généré par de l'appareillage électrique et électronique dans l'environnement ferroviaire n'est pas couverte. Les dispositifs électroniques personnels des passagers et des travailleurs (par exemple, les téléphones mobiles, les ordinateurs portables, les systèmes de communication sans fil etc.) ne sont pas couverts. Les émetteurs intentionnels de fréquences supérieures à 20 kHz ne sont pas couverts. NOTE 2 Ces appareils (avec une fréquence de fonctionnement de 9 kHz ou supérieure) sont couverts par la directive R&TTE et doivent également être conformes à la DBT (Directive Basse Tension). C’est pourquoi soit ces appareils ont aussi une limite de champ électromagnétique, soit une “distance de sécurité” doit être donnée pour ces appareils.
Merilni postopki nivojev magnetnih polj, ki jih generirajo električni aparati v železniškem okolju glede na izpostavljenost človeka
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 21-Sep-2008
- Technical Committee
- ŽEN - Electrical applications for railways
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Sep-2008
- Due Date
- 20-Nov-2008
- Completion Date
- 22-Sep-2008
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Aug-2014
Overview
EN 50500:2008 - Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure - is a CLC (CENELEC) product‑family standard that defines how to measure, simulate and evaluate magnetic fields produced by railway equipment. The standard covers apparatus, systems and fixed installations intended for use in the railway environment over the broad frequency range 0 Hz to 300 GHz, with practical measurement and technical focus up to 20 kHz (magnetic fields dominate in this range). EN 50500:2008 provides standardized procedures to demonstrate compliance with human‑exposure limits referenced in European documents such as Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC and Directive 2004/40/EC.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and limits: Applies to rolling stock, traction power systems and fixed infrastructure in the railway environment; excludes personal electronic devices and intentional transmitters above 20 kHz.
- Frequency focus: Measurements and calculations are primarily for d.c. to 20 kHz (magnetic field effects); generic scope stated 0 Hz–300 GHz.
- Measurement points and heights:
- Inside rolling stock: public areas (0.3 m, 0.9 m, 1.5 m above floor); worker areas (0.9 m, 1.5 m); close to emission sources and driver seat.
- Outside rolling stock: 0.3 m horizontal distance from train enclosure; heights 0.5 m, 1.5 m, 2.5 m above top of running rails.
- Open route distances (public): main line 10 m, urban transport 3 m (unless local regulation applies); trams/trolleybuses 0 m.
- Test regimes: Two cases - (1) rolling stock (measurements inside/outside trains) and (2) fixed installations/infrastructure (measurements and simulation of worst‑case scenarios).
- Simulation & validation: Use simulation/calculation to estimate worst‑case fields when measurements cannot cover them; validate models against measurements; harmonics <10% of limit may be neglected.
- Special considerations: Measurement procedures consider persons with active implantable medical devices (AIMDs), though full risk assessment for implants is not covered.
- Reporting & test plan: Standard prescribes test plans, measurement execution, equipment and evaluation methods.
Applications and users
EN 50500:2008 is used by:
- Railway manufacturers and rolling‑stock designers to assess on‑board EMF exposure.
- Infrastructure managers for substations, overhead lines and platform safety assessments.
- EMC and safety engineers conducting magnetic field testing, simulation and compliance verification.
- Accredited test laboratories applying EN ISO/IEC 17025 practices for measurement and reporting.
- Regulatory and safety officers demonstrating conformity with EU exposure recommendations and directives.
Practical outputs include measurement reports, validated simulation models, safety distances and compliance evidence for workers and public exposure in railway environments.
Related standards
- EN 50392 (generic standard for human exposure 0 GHz–300 GHz)
- EN 50121 series (railway electromagnetic compatibility)
- EN 45502‑2‑1 (active implantable medical devices - pacemakers)
- EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing and calibration laboratory competence)
Keywords: EN 50500:2008, magnetic field measurement, railway environment, EMF human exposure, rolling stock, fixed installation, simulation, measurement procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50500:2008 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure". This standard covers: The scope of this product-family standard is limited to apparatus, systems and fixed installations which are intended for use in the railway environment. The frequency range covered is 0 Hz to 300 GHz. Technical considerations and measurements are necessary for frequencies up to 20 kHz because no relevant field strengths are expected above due to the physical nature of EMF-sources in the railway environment. The object of this standard is to provide measurement and calculation procedures of electric and magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure. The regulations regarding the protection of human being during exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields in the railway environment are different within the countries of European Community. This standard offers a procedure regarding measurement, simulation and evaluation. At present two European documents regarding EMF have to be considered: a) Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999 (see Bibliography); b) Directive 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography). The measurement procedures and points of measurement cover also the aspect of persons bearing active implantable medical devices. NOTE 1 Not covered is the risk assessment for persons bearing active implants in magnetic field generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment. Not covered are personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, notebooks, wireless communication systems etc.) of passengers and workers. Not covered are intentional transmitters with frequencies higher than 20 kHz. NOTE 2 These apparatus (with a working frequency of 9 kHz or higher) are covered by R&TTE Directive and have to comply also with LVD (Low Voltage Directive). In this view these apparatus have also limitation of EM fields or a “safety-distance” for these apparatus must be given.
The scope of this product-family standard is limited to apparatus, systems and fixed installations which are intended for use in the railway environment. The frequency range covered is 0 Hz to 300 GHz. Technical considerations and measurements are necessary for frequencies up to 20 kHz because no relevant field strengths are expected above due to the physical nature of EMF-sources in the railway environment. The object of this standard is to provide measurement and calculation procedures of electric and magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure. The regulations regarding the protection of human being during exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields in the railway environment are different within the countries of European Community. This standard offers a procedure regarding measurement, simulation and evaluation. At present two European documents regarding EMF have to be considered: a) Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999 (see Bibliography); b) Directive 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography). The measurement procedures and points of measurement cover also the aspect of persons bearing active implantable medical devices. NOTE 1 Not covered is the risk assessment for persons bearing active implants in magnetic field generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment. Not covered are personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, notebooks, wireless communication systems etc.) of passengers and workers. Not covered are intentional transmitters with frequencies higher than 20 kHz. NOTE 2 These apparatus (with a working frequency of 9 kHz or higher) are covered by R&TTE Directive and have to comply also with LVD (Low Voltage Directive). In this view these apparatus have also limitation of EM fields or a “safety-distance” for these apparatus must be given.
SIST EN 50500:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.220.20 - Measurement of electrical and magnetic quantities; 45.020 - Railway engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50500:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50500:2008/A1:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 50500:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2010-01-4558. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical
apparatus in the railway environment with respect to human exposure
Messverfahren für magnetische Felder die durch elektronische und elektrische Geräte in
der Bahnumgebung erzeugt werden hinsichtlich der Exposition von Personen
Procédures de mesure des niveaux de champ magnétique générés par les appareils
électriques et électroniques dans l'environnement ferroviaire en regard de l'exposition
humaine
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ICS:
17.220.20 0HUMHQMHHOHNWULþQLKLQ Measurement of electrical
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45.020 Železniška tehnika na Railway engineering in
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50500
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2008
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 17.240
English version
Measurement procedures of magnetic field levels
generated by electronic and electrical apparatus
in the railway environment with respect to human exposure
Procédures de mesure des niveaux Messverfahren für magnetische Felder,
de champ magnétique générés die durch elektronische und elektrische
par les appareils électriques Geräte in der Bahnumgebung erzeugt
et électroniques dans l'environnement werden, hinsichtlich der Exposition
ferroviaire en regard von Personen
de l'exposition humaine
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-06-01. 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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 35, B - 1050 Brussels
© 2008 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 50500:2008 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 9X,
Electrical and electronic applications for railways.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 50500 on 2008-06-01.
This European Standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 50392.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
(dop) 2009-06-01
national standard or by endorsement
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
(dow) 2011-06-01
with the EN have to be withdrawn
______________
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Contents
Introduction .4
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Measurement procedure .6
4.1 General .6
4.2 Rolling stock .7
4.3 Fixed installation .8
4.4 Test conditions .9
4.5 Test environment . 10
5 Measurement technique . 10
5.1 Frequency range . 10
5.2 Measurement equipment . 11
5.3 Evaluation methods . 12
5.4 Measurement execution . 13
6 Report . 14
Annex A (normative) Test plan . 15
Bibliography . 18
Introduction
The intention of this European Standard is to establish a suitable measuring/calculation
method for determining the magnetic fields in the space around the equipment mentioned in
the scope, to standardize operating conditions and to fix measuring/calculation distances. It
offers a method to demonstrate compliance with the council recommendation 1999/519/EC
(see Bibliography) and Directive 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography).
1 Scope
The scope of this product-family standard is limited to apparatus, systems and fixed
installations which are intended for use in the railway environment. The frequency range
covered is 0 Hz to 300 GHz.
Technical considerations and measurements are necessary for frequencies up to 20 kHz
because no relevant field strengths are expected above due to the physical nature of
EMF-sources in the railway environment.
The object of this standard is to provide measurement and calculation procedures of electric
and magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway
environment with respect to human exposure.
The regulations regarding the protection of human being during exposure to non-ionizing
electromagnetic fields in the railway environment are different within the countries of
European Community. This standard offers a procedure regarding measurement, simulation
and evaluation.
At present two European documents regarding EMF have to be considered:
a) Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC of 12 July 1999 (see Bibliography);
b) Directive 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography).
The measurement procedures and points of measurement cover also the aspect of persons
bearing active implantable medical devices.
NOTE 1 Not covered is the risk assessment for persons bearing active implants in magnetic field generated by
electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment.
Not covered are personal electronic devices (e.g. mobile phones, notebooks, wireless
communication systems etc.) of passengers and workers.
Not covered are intentional transmitters with frequencies higher than 20 kHz.
NOTE 2 These apparatus (with a working frequency of 9 kHz or higher) are covered by R&TTE Directive and
have to comply also with LVD (Low Voltage Directive). In this view these apparatus have also limitation of EM
fields or a “safety-distance” for these apparatus must be given.
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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50392 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and
electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 GHz – 300 GHz)
EN 50121 series Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 45502-2-1 Active implantable medical devices - Part 2-1: Particular
requirements for active implantable medical devices intended to
treat bradyarrhythmia (cardiac pacemakers)
EN ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 50121, EN 50392
and the following apply.
3.1
workers
drivers, train-staff and all people working in the railway environment
3.2
platform
place where passengers can enter, leave and change trains
3.3
fixed installation
infrastructure of railway environment without rolling stock
3.4
electric traction system
railway electric distribution network to provide energy for an electrical motive power unit.
This system may comprise
- contact line systems,
- return circuit system,
- running rails of non-electric traction systems, which are in the vicinity of, and conductively
connected to the running rails of an electric traction system,
- electrical installations, which are supplied from contact lines either directly or via a
transformer,
- electrical installations in power plants and substations, which are utilized solely for
generation and distribution of power directly to the contact line,
- electrical installations of switching stations
3.5
main line
railway line for passenger and freight trains in regional and long-distances operation
3.6
urban transport
railway line for underground trainsets, trams, LRV (Light Rail Vehicles), trolleybuses to
operate within the boundary of a city
3.7
rolling stock
smallest unit which can be operated covering all vehicles with or without motors
3.8
level crossing
crossing of railway line and public way (street or footpath) on the same level
4 Measurement procedure
4.1 General
In railways three electromagnetic sources can affect human beings: rolling stock, traction
power supply and signalling equipment.
According to generic EMF standard EN 50392, there are two separate summation regimes
for simultaneous exposure to fields of different frequencies. They depend of the effects of the
exposure. In the frequency range from 1 Hz to 10 MHz the electrical stimulation is relevant
and the underlying basic restriction is induced current density. In the frequency range from
100 kHz to 300 GHz, thermal effects are relevant.
As the detectable emission of rolling stock, traction power supply and signalling equipment is
in the frequency range from d.c. up to 20 kHz, measurements, simulation and calculation are
restricted to this range. Accordingly only one summation regime is applied. In this frequency
range the magnetic field is dominant and the electric field can be neglected.
As power of signalling equipment is low in comparison with other sources of EMF in the
railway environment, its contribution can be neglected.
The measurement procedure of the whole railway system is divided into two cases.
Case 1: Rolling stock (see 4.2)
- measurements inside rolling stock and
- measurements outside rolling stock (on platform or alternative)
Case 2: Fixed installation of existing infrastructure (see 4.3)
- measurement of existing railway infrastructure
- simulation/calculation of worst case situation (e.g. bridges, level crossing, max. possible
current in overhead lines, third rails)
NOTE 1 Compliance of rolling stock can be demonstrated with the first explained case. Compliance of
infrastructure can be demonstrated with the second explained case.
For the apparatus, systems and fixed installations in railway environment there are basic
restrictions for general public and workers specified in 1999/519/EC, 2004/40/EC, ICNIRP
Guidelines to static magnetic fields, ICNIRP guidelines to time-varying electric, magnetic and
electromagnetic fields (see Bibliography).
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With compliance of both cases, it can be assumed that the whole railway system is in
compliance with the basic restrictions referenced in this standard.
For active medical implantable devices there is only a susceptibility limit to d.c. magnetic
fields given in EN 45502-2-1.
NOTE 2 The process defined in this chapter applies also to demonstrate the compliance of railway equipment
with active implantable medical devices.
Subclause 4.2 defines the measurement points in established areas inside and outside
rolling stock.
Subclause 4.3 defines the measurement points in established areas in fixed installation and
gives details regarding simulation/calculation.
Subclause 4.4 defines the test conditions during the measurement of the magnetic field.
Subclause 4.5 is related to the test environment.
A test plan for rolling stock and infrastructure is given in Annex A.
4.2 Rolling stock
The following measurement points are specified inside and outside rolling stock:
4.2.1 Accessible areas for workers inside rolling stock
The measurements indicate the emissions of the train equipment in standstill and dynamic
condition (see 4.4.1).
Measurements shall be carried out close to the sources of emission of the train (e.g. power
converters, power cables and power inductors) where workers usually can be in normal
operating conditions of train and appliance and at the driver seat. The measurement heights
above the floor shall be 0,9 m and 1,5 m. The horizontal measuring distance to the walls is
0,3 m or at the minimum distance (> 0,3 m) where workers can be.
Working areas are described in the scope of 2004/40/EC (see Bibliography).
4.2.2 Public areas inside rolling stock
The measurements indicate the emissions of the train equipment in standstill and dynamic
condition (see 4.4.1).
Measurements shall be carried out at the closest possible position of the sources of emission
of the train (e.g. power converters, power cables and power inductors), where public can be.
In this case then the measurement heights above the floor of all the public areas shall be
0,3 m, 0,9 m and 1,5 m. The horizontal measuring distance to the walls is 0,3 m or at the
minimum distance (> 0,3 m) where public can be.
4.2.3 Areas outside rolling stock (public and workers)
The measurements close to rolling stock indicate the emissions of the train equipment in
standstill condition (see 4.4.1) in 0,3 m horizontal distance to the train enclosure at the
closest possible position of the sources of emission of the train (e.g. power converters, power
cables and power inductors) at 0,5 m, 1,5 m and 2,5 m height from the top of the running
rails.
Measurements for public shall not be carried out at the same side of the third rail with respect
to the tracks.
4.3 Fixed installation
Demonstration of compliance of the existing infrastructure shall include fixed electric traction
system of railway environment.
Positions where compliance has to be demonstrated are given in 4.3.1 to 4.3.3.
Simulation/calculation can give worst case figures (see 4.3.4).
A test plan is given in Annex A.
4.3.1 Open railway route (public and worker)
Measurements and/or simulation/calculation regarding public shall be carried out in the
distances from the centre of the nearest track of regarded system as given below or in higher
distances within the nearest accessible area for public, 1,5 m above ground level (standing
area) where people can be at the detected location.
Table 1 – Location and distances
Location Horizontal distance from Remark
centre of track
Main line 10 m (for public) If not regulated by
legislative requirements
Urban transport 3 m (for public) If not regulated by
legislative requirements
Trams, trolley buses, etc. 0 m
Level crossings 0 m
Bridges 0 m
Underpass 0 m
NOTE 1 Combined systems (main line and urban line close together) have to be regarded individually which
may lead to other distances.
NOTE 2 There may be cases where the location of maximum field strength is different from the centre of the
track. In these cases the place with the maximum field strength has to be considered.
Measurements for workers on open railway routes shall be carried out at the closest possible
(not restricted) position to the sources of emission where workers can be.
Short circuit conditions are excluded.
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4.3.2 Areas close to fixed power supply installations (public and workers)
Measurements and/or simulation/calculation shall be carried out at the closest possible (not
restricted) position to the sources of emission from substation where public and workers can
be (e.g. as marked on the floor or given by fences). In this case then the consideration of all
the public areas shall be at heights of 0,3 m, 0,9 m and 1,5 m and of all the worker areas
shall be at heights of 0,9 m and 1,5 m. The horizontal measuring distance to the walls or
fences is 0,3 m or at the minimum distance (> 0,3 m) where public and workers can be.
4.3.3 Platform (public and worker)
Measurements and/or simulation/calculation on the platform shall be carried out at heights of
0,9 m and 1,5 m above the platform level and with 0,3 m horizontal distance from the edge of
the platform.
4.3.4 Simulation/calculation
If measurements cannot cover the worst case conditions, simulation/calculation with
maximum expected current values (to be set by the infrastructure manager) shall be carried
out. Harmonics known to be lower than a threshold value of 10 % of the limit value can be
neglected.
Validation of the calculation/simulation shall be performed by comparison between
calculated/simulated results and measured values for known conditions.
4.4 Test conditions
4.4.1 Test of rolling stock
Tests are to be done under normal operating conditions, only.
The condition of the rolling stock during the magnetic field measurements is described below:
- Stand still condition (S)
The rolling stock is not moving.
The traction circuits shall be under voltage but not operating. The auxiliary circuits shall
operate and all the relevant appliances shall be active (e.g. air conditioning/heating,
lights, window heater, electric generators).
- Dynamic condition (D)
The rolling stock starts from the standstill with maximum
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SIST EN 50500:2008の標準は、鉄道環境における電子および電気機器によって生成される電磁場レベルの測定手順を提供することを目的としています。この標準は、鉄道用に設計された機器および固定設置物に限定されており、周波数範囲は0 Hzから300 GHzに及びます。特に重要なのは、20 kHzまでの周波数に関して技術的考慮や測定が必要である点です。これは、鉄道環境におけるEMF源の物理的特性から、20 kHzを超えるフィールド強度が期待できないためです。 この標準は、鉄道環境における人間の被ばくに関する電気および磁場レベルの測定および計算手順を提供します。欧州共同体内の各国において、非電離電磁場に対する人間の保護に関する規制が異なるため、この標準は、測定、シミュレーション、および評価に関する手順を示しています。また、測定手順および測定ポイントは、アクティブなインプラント医療機器を装着している人々に関する側面も考慮しています。 ただし、アクティブなインプラントを持つ人々に対するリスク評価はカバーされておらず、乗客や作業員の個人用電子機器(携帯電話、ノートパソコン、無線通信システムなど)は対象外です。また、20 kHzを超える周波数を持つ意図的な送信機は含まれていません。9 kHz以上の動作周波数を持つ装置はR&TTE指令の対象であり、低電圧指令(LVD)にも適合する必要があります。この点において、これらの装置はEMフィールドの制限や「安全距離」を守る必要があります。 SIST EN 50500:2008は、鉄道環境における電磁場の合成的な理解を深めるための重要な文書であり、測定手順の確立により、関連する安全基準を維持するための基礎を提供しています。その強みは、異なる国の規制の実施と人間の安全に対する高い配慮にあり、鉄道業界における技術的な指針の一環としてその重要性が増しています。
SIST EN 50500:2008 표준은 철도 환경에서 전자 및 전기 장치가 생성하는 자기장 수준의 측정 절차를 규명하는 데 중점을 두고 있으며, 인간 노출에 대한 보호를 목적으로 하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 적용 범위는 철도 환경에서 사용될 전자 장치, 시스템 및 고정 설치물에 한정되어 있으며, 주파수 범위는 0 Hz에서 300 GHz까지 확대됩니다. 특히, 20 kHz 이하의 주파수에 대한 기술적 고려사항과 측정이 필수적으로 여겨지며, 이는 철도 환경에서 EMF(전자기파) 소스의 물리적 특성으로 인해 관련된 필드 강도가 기대되지 않기 때문입니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 전자 및 전기 장치에서 발생하는 전기 및 자기장 수준의 측정 및 계산 절차를 명확히 제시하는 점입니다. 또한, 유럽연합 내에서 비전리자기장에 대한 인간 보호 규정이 각국마다 다르기 때문에, 이 표준은 측정, 시뮬레이션 및 평가 절차를 제공합니다. 문서에는 1999/519/EC 및 2004/40/EC와 같은 관련 유럽 문서도 참고하라는 언급이 있어, 관련 규정을 준수하는 데 유용합니다. 또한, 측정 절차와 측정 지점은 활성 이식형 의료 기기를 가진 사람들에 대한 고려도 포함하고 있습니다. 그러나 이 표준은 철도 환경에서 전자 및 전기 장치에 의해 생성된 자기장 내에서 활성 이식형 장치를 가진 사람들에 대한 위험 분석은 포함되지 않으며, 승객과 작업자의 개인 전자 기기나 20 kHz 이상의 주파수를 가지는 의도된 송신기에 대해서도 적용되지 않습니다. 이러한 장치는 R&TTE 지침과 LVD(저전압 지침)의 규정을 준수해야 하며, EMF 필드 제한이나 안전 거리를 설정해야 함을 강조합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 50500:2008 표준은 철도 환경에서 인간의 안전을 보장하기 위한 포괄적인 측정 기준을 제공하며, 전자 및 전기 장치의 영향을 체계적으로 분석할 수 있는 틀을 마련합니다. 이는 EMF 관련 문제를 해결하는 데 필수적이며, 유럽 내 다양한 법적 요구사항을 충족하기 위한 중요한 도구입니다.
The SIST EN 50500:2008 standard focuses on the measurement procedures of magnetic field levels generated by electronic and electrical apparatus within the railway environment, specifically in relation to human exposure. Its scope is well-defined, targeting essential apparatus, systems, and fixed installations designed for railway applications. The frequency range addressed by the standard spans from 0 Hz to 300 GHz, making it comprehensive in terms of electromagnetic field (EMF) considerations pertinent to this domain. One of the strengths of SIST EN 50500:2008 lies in its detailed approach to technical considerations surrounding the measurement of electric and magnetic field levels, particularly for frequencies up to 20 kHz. It acknowledges the minimal relevance of field strengths beyond this range due to the intrinsic characteristics of EMF sources in the railway context. This specificity ensures that the measurement and calculation procedures provided are both tailored and practical for real-world scenarios encountered in railway environments. The standard is notably relevant as it aligns with existing European guidelines regarding the protection of human beings from exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. The inclusion of references to the Council Recommendation 1999/519/EC and Directive 2004/40/EC adds credibility and regulatory context to the standard, ensuring compliance with established safety protocols. Furthermore, the consideration of measurement procedures that cater to individuals with active implantable medical devices highlights the standard’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable populations within the railway setting. While SIST EN 50500:2008 excels in its coverage of measurement and evaluation procedures, it thoughtfully delineates its limitations. The exclusion of personal electronic devices, such as mobile phones and wireless communication systems, from its scope is a prudent choice, as these devices operate under different safety standards. Additionally, the standard does not address risk assessments for individuals with active implants in relation to magnetic fields generated specifically by railway apparatus, which may warrant further research or supplementary standards. Overall, SIST EN 50500:2008 provides a critical framework for measuring electromagnetic fields generated by electronic and electrical apparatus in the railway environment. Its strengths lie in its clear scope, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and focus on human exposure, making it a vital resource for ensuring safety and compliance within the railway industry.










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