Scope
UIC 540-1, 540-2
Pneumatic Brake Systems for Railway Rolling Stock
UIC 540 establishes technical requirements and test procedures for pneumatic (air) brake systems on freight and passenger trains throughout the European railway network. This standard covers design, performance, safety, and interoperability of brake components including cylinders, valves, pipes, and control systems. Railway manufacturers, brake suppliers, and infrastructure operators require testing to ensure compliance, validate equipment compatibility across different networks, and demonstrate safety performance. Accredited testing provides independent verification that brake systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards essential for railway operations.
What it measures
- Brake force and braking deceleration (m/s²)
- Pressure response and valve actuation times
- Pipe and connection integrity and leakage rates
- Brake cylinder performance and seal integrity
- System compatibility and inter-car coupling performance
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DIN EN 14512
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SM 4500-NH3 F
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Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5
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UNE 17-710-78
FUNDACION TEKNIKER
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CEM DI-014
CEM DI-037
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3 mV U < 330 mV 0,33 V U < 3,3 V 3,3
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9,8 L ≤ V ≤ 10,2 L (25 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 500 L/h
98 L ≤ V ≤ 104 L (250 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 5000 L/h
970 L ≤ V ≤ 1005 L (2500 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 20000
1305 L ≤ V ≤ 1350 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 8000
2660 L ≤ V ≤ 2700 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 1000
IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
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DIN EN 1385
EN 17092-1:2020
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EN 1317-1
DIN EN ISO 13688
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INERCO INSPECCIÓN Y CONTROL
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UNE-EN 15259
UNE-EN 13284-1
UNE 77225
EPA 8
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UNE-EN 60404-14
0 mT ≤ B ≤ 75,7 mT (196 ± 3) mT (990 ± 4
3 mT ≤ B ≤ 300 mT 300 mT ≤ B ≤ 1600 mT
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UNE-EN 14509
UNE-EN ISO 29470
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IEC 61000-3-3
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IEC 61000-3-3
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(380 - 780 nm) 1 < R ≤ 100
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DIN EN 1040
DIN EN 1656
DIN EN 14561
IEC 60127-6
DIN EN 13727
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