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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AS International Corporation
Active
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
+ 3 more
EURAMET cg-18
CEM Ed
CEM GUIA
CEM TH-001
CEM TH-007
+ 3 more
DIN EN 13864
DIN EN 14808
DIN EN 12235
ISO 2549
ISO 4919
+ 3 more
AIJU
Active
UNE-EN 71-1
ISO 8124-1
ISO 8124-2
ASTM F963-17
(NM_001718: c.1-c.500)
+ 3 more
AITEX
Active
DIN EN ISO 11612
DIN EN ISO 3175-2
ISO 17493
DIN EN ISO 17227
DIN EN ISO 6330
+ 3 more
ITC
Active
UNE-EN ISO 10545-2
UNE-EN ISO 10545-3
ASTM C373
UNE-EN ISO 10545-4
UNE-EN ISO 10545-5
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INESCOP
Active
DIN EN ISO 20344
DIN EN 13634
BS EN ISO 20344::2011 Clause 5.1
DIN EN ISO 22568-1
ISO 22568-1: 2019 Clause 5.2.1
+ 3 more
0 mV ≤ U < 200 mV 0,2 V ≤ U < 2 V 2 V ≤
1 mV ≤ U < 220 mV 0,22 V ≤ U < 2,2 V 2,2
0 mV ≤ U ≤ 100 mV 0,1 V < U ≤ 1 V 1 V <
0 μA ≤ I < 200 μA 0,2 mA ≤ I < 2 mA 2 mA
0 μA ≤ I < 220 μA 0,22 mA ≤ I < 2,2 mA 2
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UNE-EN 772-11
UNE 136029
DIN 4772:1979
DIN EN 16510-2-4
DIN EN 17539
+ 3 more
IEC 15408-1
IEC 18045
IEC 18367
IEC 20543
IEC 20004
AWE
Active
(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
Active
DC Resistance
CFH-Gen, Macula-Degeneration
DC RESISTANCE (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
DC VOLTAGE (continued)
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Acorn Analytical Services
Active
(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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Sound Calibrators
Pistonphones
based:
level
Microphones
+ 2 more
DIN EN ISO 11127-6
DIN EN 13727
1) BS EN ISO 11930:2019+
2) QMIC WI 22, based on BS EN
Taupunkttemperatur
Railway braking — urban guided transport
Temperaturtransmitter
Widerstandssensor *)
–30 °C
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Air Surveys
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
APP 7 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248)
APP 15 based on HSG 248
+ 2 more
(HSG 248) – 2021
AEC 1 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
AEC 6 based on HSG 248
Airbus Defence and Space
Active
- Gleichspannung
/ Messgeräte
1 µV
Quellen
> 1 V
+ 3 more
Airtech Analysis
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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