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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(HSG 248) – 2021
SRV-002 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
CoMech Metrology
Active
Chronic progressive external
Depth
Internal
Dial gauges and dial test
Caliper
+ 3 more
Coesfeld
Active
Kraft (WPM)
Belastungseinrichtungen von
Werkstoffprüfmaschinen
Länge (WPM) 0,5 mm
messeinrichtungen von
+ 3 more
simulation.
parameters and ranges)
digital and analogue
Compli Group
Active
DC CURRENT
DC Resistance
Oscilloscope Calibration
DC VOLTAGE
CAPACITANCE
+ 3 more
Messgeräte 0,001 V
> 0,22 V
> 2,2 V
> 11 V
> 22 V
+ 3 more
Conatex Ludwig Colbus
Active
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I
Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507)
Taupunkttemperatur
Temperatur −40 °C
Railway braking — urban guided transport
+ 3 more
DIN EN 933-11
DIN EN 12390-3
DIN EN 933-3
DIN EN 12390-7
DIN EN 12697-5
+ 3 more
DC CURRENT
LENGTH
DC Resistance
DC VOLTAGE
Cold junction compensation
+ 3 more
Chloride
Potassium
Sodium
Differential Blood Count
White Blood Cell Count
+ 3 more
Coretec - Service
Active
Absolutdruck
Positiver und negativer -3,92 kPa
4,02 kPa
Railway brakes — brake performance (UIC
Lungensimulator
Corserv Solutions
Active
DIN EN 933-1
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 932-1
DIN EN 932-2
+ 3 more
CryptoNet Labs Srl
Active
ETSI EN 319 412
ETSI EN 319 401
ETSI EN 319 411-2
ETSI EN 319 411-1
Parallelendmaße * 0,5 mm
DIN EN ISO 3650:1999
auch Vor-Ort Kalibrierung
bahntypischer
–0,26 mm
+ 3 more
DIN EN ISO 9012
ISO 22967
ISO 22968
(SPG42), SPAST (SPG4), SPG11, SPG7, VAMP
DIN EN 30-1-1
+ 3 more
DECOM-UGK Werkzeugtechnik
Active
(ein- und mehrgängige
zylindrische Außen- und
metrischem Profil)
Außengewinde Nenndurchmesser
Flankendurchmesser 1 mm
+ 3 more
DEKRA Automobil
Active
DIN EN ISO 5667-3
DIN EN ISO 15587-2
DIN EN 12457-4
DIN EN 13346
DIN EN 13657
+ 3 more
DEKRA Certification
Active
DIN EN 60076-3
DIN EN 60076-10
DIN EN 60076-1
DIN EN 60076-4
DIN EN 60076-11
+ 3 more
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