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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BS EN 14512
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NF EN 14512
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UNI EN 14512
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UNE EN 14512
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NEN EN 14512
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DIN EN ISO 4413
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BS EN ISO 4413
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NF EN ISO 4413
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UNI EN ISO 4413
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UNE EN ISO 4413
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NEN EN ISO 4413
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cartridges, based on HTM 2030
9.201 to 9.212 and BS EN ISO
35 °C/3 days based on HTM 2030
section 9.201 to 9.212, BS EN
ISO 15883-1:2009 6.4.2.3 and
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4-RAIL Services
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(HSG 248) – 2021
E203 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
E200 based on HSG 248
E201 based ISO 14966:2019 using
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ABLE Calibration Services
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TEMPERATURE
PRESSURE
AC VOLTAGE (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
Generation only
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ABP Associates
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(HSG 248) – 2021
staining based on HSG 248
QP23 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004)
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
ALS Laboratories (UK)
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on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
ISO 12966-2
AM/C/108 based on BS EN ISO
BS 684 2.14:2001
BS EN 288-Part 9 :1999
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APEC Environmental
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QOP03 based on HSG 248
QOP01 based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
AS International Corporation
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ISO 5983-1:2005/Cor.1:2008, ISO20483:201
07L.1.07 based on ISO 6865:2001
ISO 712
07L.1.02 based on ISO 6496:1999,
ISO 12966-2
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AWE
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(HSG 248) – 2021
LQP007 based on HSG 248
LQP003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
the guidance of GPG 14
PERSONAL DOSE EQUIVALENT:
RESPONSE:
Absolute Calibration
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DC Resistance
CFH-Gen, Macula-Degeneration
DC RESISTANCE (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
DC VOLTAGE (continued)
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Acorn Analytical Services
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227
ISO 11654
BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021
ISO 7171
ISO 354
BS EN ISO 10140-3:2021
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Pistonphones
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Microphones
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DIN EN ISO 11127-6
DIN EN 13727
1) BS EN ISO 11930:2019+
2) QMIC WI 22, based on BS EN
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