What is BS EN 50702 about?
BS EN 50702 specifies the tests for the current collectors to enable current collection from the third or fourth rail system as well as associated fuses and short circuit devices. It also specifies the general assembly characteristics to be applied to current collectors.
NOTE: BS EN 50702 is applicable to all types of vehicles with third or fourth rail current collectors.
NOTE: BS EN 50702 does not apply to roof-mounted pantographs.
Who is BS EN 50702 for?
BS EN 50702 on shoegear for railway applications is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of shoegears
- Railway undertaking
- Train staff and operators
- Mechanical engineers
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use BS EN 50702?
The electrical power of a transmission unit is achieved by collecting current from a conductor rail by means of one or more current collector(s), which is/are installed on the traction unit or on a vehicle of the trainset to facilitate the transmission of electric power. BS EN 50702 informs you about the conductor rail current collectors (shoegear) that are used to transfer electric current from the third rail.
BS EN 50702 provides you a detailed explanation regarding the technical requirements and categories of the tests applied on the equipment fitted to a vehicle intended to collect current from a conductor rail.
BS EN 50702 provides you with the operating tests for assessing the operating system of the current collector and the dielectric test that verify the insulation integrity of the conductor rail current collector.
Complying with these test methods will assist you in establishing optimal quality of shoegears to facilitate the transmission of electric power from the third or fourth rail system.
