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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UNE-EN 772-11
UNE 136029
DIN 4772:1979
DIN EN 16510-2-4
DIN EN 17539
+ 3 more
ISO 5667-5
DIN EN 12457-2
ISO 18787
DIN EN ISO 6888-1
UNI 10802
+ 3 more
Gleichstromleistung
/ Messgeräte
Wirkleistung
Leistungsfaktor
- Gleichspannung
+ 3 more
IEC 15408-1
IEC 18045
IEC 18367
IEC 20543
IEC 20004
ASTM E8/E 8M
DIN EN 10002-1
DIN EN 10002-5
DIN EN ISO 6892-2
DIN EN ISO 643
+ 3 more
AVEYRON LABO
Active
DIN EN ISO 14403-2
NF V 04-407
NF T 90-412
DIN EN ISO 7899-1
DIN EN ISO 10304-1
+ 3 more
AVL DiTEST
Active
Abgasmessgeräte für
− Abgasmessgeräte für Fremdzündungsmotor
Kohlenstoffmonoxid
Kohlenstoffmonoxid CO
Kohlenstoffdioxid CO2
+ 3 more
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)
+ 3 more
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
+ 3 more
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))
BS ISO 18283:2022
ASTM D2234 (location E)
ASTM D2013 (location B)
BS ISO 5074:2015; and
ASTM D409:2016
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