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
(PCM) based on HSG 248
ISO 12966-2
F06 6 & F06 5 based on BS EN
F05 4 based on BS 770:Part
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DIN EN 16174
DIN CEN ISO/TS 16179
DIN EN 15933
DIN ISO 15178
DIN EN 15936
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GPT
GOT
GGT
Salmonellen
Shigellen
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Leadec BV &
Active
Gleichspannung 33 mV
Messgeräte 0,33 V
330 V
Gleichstromstärke 33 µA
Messgeräte 0,33 mA
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Leftfield Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSOP6 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(ein- und mehrgängige
zylindrische Außen- und
symmetrischem und
unsymmetrischem Profil)
Außengewinde
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Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW) Analytik-Gruppe (Kalibrierlabor) des IOW
Active
Taupunkttemperatur
- Direktanzeigende Thermometer
(SPRT) *)
thermometer *) −2 °C bis
Transmitter und
+ 3 more
DIN EN 60601-2-4
IEC 60512-4-1
DIN EN 124-2
IEC 60512-4-3
DIN EN 60601-2-44
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Les Préleveurs Indépendants
Active
DIN ISO 17289
ISO 5667-9 (hors échant.
DIN EN ISO 7027-2
NF X 31-615 (Uniquement
DIN EN ISO 10523
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Life Environmental Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
Aluminium
Blei
Eisen, Kupfer
Ampicillin
Cefepim
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anteile
Kohlenstoffmonoxid
Kohlenstoffdioxid
Methan
Ethan
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accordance with (EN ISO 14644-
BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
London Borough of Enfield
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
London Laboratories
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ASB04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Lucideon
Active
DIN EN 772-13
DIN EN 1052-2
DIN EN 772-20
DIN EN 772-14
DIN EN 1052-4
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Lucion Services
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248
DIN EN 14629
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Ludwig Schneider Messtechnik
Active
Taupunkttemperatur
Fixpunktzellen *)
thermometer (SPRT) *)
meter, direkt anzeigende
thermometer und
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Cryptococcus neoformans
Cardiolipin AK
Escherichia coli K1-AG
Haemophilus influenzae
Metromec Software AG
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Gesamt IgG
Albumin
Treponema pallidum (Lues)
Thrombozytäre Antikörper
Treponema pallidum (Lues
+ 3 more
M E Broadstone Limited
Active
Plain ring gauges (taper)
Plain gap gauges (parallel)
Plain plug gauges (taper)
LENGTH
ANGLE
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