Iec 60571.pdf — [portable]
IEC 60571 sets international standards for the design and testing of electronic equipment used in railway rolling stock, focusing on environmental, mechanical, and electrical requirements. It is technically similar to EN 50155, with both standards often used interchangeably for compliance in global rail projects. For a detailed comparison of these standards, see the Intrexis AG White Paper. RAILWAY CERTIFIED POWER SOLUTION GUIDE 2020
Technical requirements:
- Reduces risk of field failures and warranty claims.
- Enables bidding on global rail projects (many tenders mandate IEC 60571 or equivalent).
- Provides a clear design and test framework.
- IEC 60571:2015 Railway rolling stock – Electrical equipment
- IEC website: www.iec.ch
- Railway Industry Association (RIA) website: www.railway-industry.com
5. Reliability & Safety (Clause 9)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) must be calculated and documented.
- For safety-related functions, the standard references IEC 61508 or EN 50129.
The Standard of the Iron Horse
The file on the server was named simply Iec_60571.pdf. To most, it was just a technical manual—a dry collection of charts, test procedures, and compliance criteria. But to Elias, the Lead Systems Engineer for the "Velox" high-speed train project, that PDF was a shield. Iec 60571.pdf
Despite the importance of IEC 60571, there are challenges associated with its implementation, including: IEC 60571 sets international standards for the design
- IEC Webstore: [Direct link to search] – Purchase as PDF with watermarking.
- ANSI Webstore: Slightly higher price but includes ANSI cover page.
- Standards Australia: If you are in the APAC region.
- Your company’s intranet: Many rolling stock manufacturers (Alstom, Siemens, CRRC, Bombardier) have a site license.
- 110 V DC systems – 500 V AC dielectric test for 1 minute.
- Higher voltages – up to several kV for traction converters.