What is BS EN 50617-2 - Design and usage of axle counter systems about?
BS EN 50617 is a European standard that discusses technical parameters of train detection systems for the interoperability of the trans-European railway system. BS EN 50617-2 outlines the parameters for the design and usage of axle counter systems to ensure the smooth functioning of axle counters.
BS EN 50617-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that outlines 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 given for establishing the conformity and the performance of axle counter products.
The parameters outlined under BS EN 50617-2 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.
BS EN 50617-2 provides an overview of the safety relevance of each parameter, given in the context of this European Standard, in a separate table.
BS EN 50617-2 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.
Note: The frequency bands and rolling stock emission limits are currently defined in the axle counter FrM as specified in the CCS TSI Index 77.
Who is BS EN 50617-2 - Design and usage of axle counter systems for?
BS EN 50617-2 on parameters for the design and usage of axle counter systems is useful for:
- Manufacturers of axle counter
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 50617-2 - Design and usage of axle counter systems?
Axle counter detector (ACD) consists of the axle counter sensor and of the detection circuit, which includes general filters and rectifiers. The axle counter sensor is a sensor head mounted in the track. The axle counter system is a whole system including the axle counter detector ACD with its sensor and the evaluation unit.
BS EN 50617-2 guideline assists you with axle counter system parameters, safety relevance per parameter, requirements for axle counter systems based on train parameters, track-based parameters, environmental, and other parameters for the design and usage of axle counter systems.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 50617-2, you can enhance the efficacy og=standardise the performance and quality of axle counter systems. In addition, BS EN 50617-2 supports you in efficiently assessing the axle counter systems to ensure safety.
