What is BS EN 50592 – Rolling stock for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters about?
BS EN 50592 is a European standard that discusses the testing of rolling stock for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters in railways to ensure the reliable and safe operation of rolling stock. BS EN 50592 defines the purpose of ensuring compatibility between rolling stock and axle counter systems and the measurement and evaluation methods of rolling stock emissions to demonstrate compatibility
The established limits for compatibility under BS EN 50592 are defined as magnetic field strength that can disturb the axle counter detectors, as part of the axle counter system.
In the relevant frequency range of the axle counter detectors the magnetic field is dominant and only this type of field is considered.
Note 1: For axle counters systems whose limits are not defined in terms of magnetic fields at a detector level, national Rules apply where they exist (for more details, see also 4.1).
Note 2: The influence from metal parts or inductively coupled resonant circuits on the vehicle, eddy current brakes, or magnetic brakes is out of the scope of BS EN 50592.
Who is BS EN 50592 – Rolling stock for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters for?
BS EN 50592 on the rolling stock for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters for railways is useful for:
- Rolling stock manufacturers
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50592 – Rolling stock for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters?
An axle counter is a device on a railway that detects the passing of a train between two points on a track. A counting head is installed at each end of the section, and as each train axle passes the counting head at the start of the section, a counter increment.
BS EN 50592 guideline assists you with measurement specification on rolling stock emission limits, methodology for the demonstration of vehicle compatibility, measurement antenna, vehicle test conditions, infrastructure conditions, uncertainty, and calibration for vehicle emissions.
BS EN 50592 also provides measurement and evaluation methods based on frequency management of the TSI CCS interface document, short-duration interference, RST compatibility with individual axle counter detectors, and evaluation of short duration interference for electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters for rolling stock.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 50592, you can efficiently assess the electromagnetic compatibility with axle counters for rolling stock and ensure that they are reliable and safe to operate.
