What is PD CLC/TS 50459-2 about?
PD CLC/TS 50459-2 is the second part of the multiple series that describes from an ergonomic point of view how GSM-R information will be arranged and displayed. More specifically it covers information that is out of the scope of ERA document ERA_ERTMS_015560. PD CLC/TS 50459-2 describes more ergonomic details than currently provided by the GSM-R specifications.
PD CLC/TS 50459-2 defines the ergonomics for the Driver-Machine Interface (DMI) for the stand-alone ERTMS/GSM-R Voice Radio Systems.
Who is PD CLC/TS 50459-2 for?
PD CLC/TS 50459-2 on railway applications is useful for:
- GSM-R server/operator
- Railway department
- Driver of train
- Software specialist
- Operator of voice radio system
Why should you use PD CLC/TS 50459-2?
The CLC/TS 50459 series contains the ergonomic arrangements of information on the ERTMS/DMI Display (Control Command Display (CCD) and Train Radio Display (TRD). Most items are illustrated with an example.
PD CLC/TS 50459-2 defines ergonomics of the DMI which can help you in:
- Achieving harmonized and coherent presentation for ERTMS/ETCS and NTC information
- Defining Driver-Machine Interface ergonomics that is compatible with agreed interoperable ERTMS specifications.
- Reducing the cost of driver training, a better understanding of the tasks to be performed
- Increasing speed and accuracy of driver actions
PD CLC/TS 50459-2 also helps you reduce the risk of incorrect operation by a driver, facilitating train operation with unified ergonomics,
What’s changed since the last update?
PD CLC/TS 50459-2:2021 supersedes PD CLC/TS 50459‑2:2015, which is withdrawn.
CLC/TS 50459-2:2021 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to CLC/TS 50459-2:2015:
- Updated general principles for the presentation of ERTMS/ETCS/GSM-R information correlated with ERA document ERA_ERTMS_015560
- Updated ergonomic arrangements in line with EN 16186 series
