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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Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5
Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U
Railway brakes — conditions for homologa
Messgeräte im Kraftfahrwesen
− Abgasmessgeräte für Fremdzündungsmotor
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NF T 90-412
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DIN EN ISO 6888-2
DIN EN ISO 16649-3
DIN EN ISO 6888-3
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ALS Laboratories (UK)
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on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
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AM/C/108 based on BS EN ISO
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BS EN 288-Part 9 :1999
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IEC 60068-2-1
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UNE-EN 60068-2-78
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Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U
auch als Vor-Ort-Kalibrierung
Rillentiefe Pt auf 0,2 µm
Tiefeneinstellnormalen
Rauheit auf Raunormalen
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APAVE EXPLOITATION FRANCE
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ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 2019-11
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EURAMET CG-2
CEM DI-014
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Messschieber für 0 mm
Außen-, Innen- und > 500 mm
> 1000 mm
Tiefenmessschieber * 0 mm
Sondermessschieber 0 mm
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