UIC 541-04

Automatic Variable Load Brake Testing

This test defines specifications for automatic variable load braking systems that adjust braking force proportionally to the vehicle's loading condition, optimizing stopping distance and wheel adhesion. The standard covers the design, functionality, and performance requirements of automatic load-sensing brake control equipment fitted to freight and passenger trains. Testing verifies that braking force automatically adjusts across the range from empty to fully loaded conditions, enhancing safety and reducing wheel slide risk. Accreditation for this test is critical for manufacturers of brake control systems and railway operators ensuring consistent, safe braking performance regardless of train loading.

What it measures

  • Load-proportional braking force adjustment mechanisms
  • Response characteristics across loading range
  • Wheel adhesion optimization and anti-lock performance
  • System reliability and fail-safe functionality
  • Pressure modulation and control accuracy
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14198 🇬🇧 BS EN 14198 🇫🇷 NF EN 14198 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14198 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14198 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14198
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ENAC LE268 Castellón de la Plana, ES
UNE 77061 UNE-EN ISO 15681-2 SM 4500-NH3 F UNE-EN ISO 8467 UNE-EN ISO 6878 + 3 more
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ENAC LE236 Loeches, ES
UNE-EN ISO 20884 UNE-EN ISO 12185 UNE-EN ISO 12156-1 ASTM D 93 ASTM D 2622 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2759 Paterna, ES
ISO 2409 ISO 3795 DIN EN 1464 Railway brake — anti-slide device (UIC 5
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ENAC LC10.004 Majadahonda, ES
CEM DI-013 UNE 17-710-78
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ENAC LC10.018 Eibar, ES
EURAMET CG-2 CEM DI-014 CEM DI-037 UNE-EN ISO 2178 UNE-EN ISO 16809 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2003 Miranda de Ebro, ES
UNE-EN 2557 UNE-EN 2002-001 ISO 6508-1 UNE-EN 2559 ASTM B557 + 3 more
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ENAC LE154 Gijón, ES
ASTM E 415 UNE-EN ISO 15350 ASTM E 1086 UNE-EN 10276-2 UNE-EN ISO 15351 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2107 Getafe, ES
ISO 6721-1 ISO 11357-5 ISO 6721-11 ISO 11357-1 ASTM E2602 + 3 more
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ENAC LE024 Derio, ES
UNE-EN 772-20 UNE-EN 772-13 UNE-EN 772-1 UNE-EN 772-21 UNE-EN 772-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.116 Puerto de Santa María, ES
3 mV  U < 330 mV 0,33 V  U < 3,3 V 3,3 0 mV  U < 200 mV 200 mV  U < 2 V 2 V  0 mV  U  100 mV 0,1 V < U  1 V 1 V < 5 mV  U  30 V 10 mV  U < 33 mV 50 Hz  f  1 kHz 1 kH + 3 more
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ENAC LE2121 Llinars del Valles, ES
ISO 9994 ISO 22702 ASTM F400 ASTM F2201
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ENAC LC10.194 Palau-solità i Plegamans, ES
EURAMET cg-18 CEM cg-19 UNE-EN ISO 14644-3 UNE-EN ISO 14644-1
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ENAC LC10.219 Galapagar, ES
9,8 L ≤ V ≤ 10,2 L (25 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 500 L/h 98 L ≤ V ≤ 104 L (250 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 5000 L/h 970 L ≤ V ≤ 1005 L (2500 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 20000 1305 L ≤ V ≤ 1350 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 8000 2660 L ≤ V ≤ 2700 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 1000
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ENAC LE159 Santa Oliva, ES
DIN EN 1385 EN 17092-1:2020 DIN EN ISO 5077 EN 1317-1 DIN EN ISO 13688 + 3 more
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ENAC LE774 Sevilla, ES
UNE-EN 15259 UNE-EN 13284-1 UNE 77225 EPA 8 UNE 77227 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2882 Ripollet, ES
UNE-EN 60404-14 0 mT ≤ B ≤ 75,7 mT (196 ± 3) mT (990 ± 4 3 mT ≤ B ≤ 300 mT 300 mT ≤ B ≤ 1600 mT
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ENAC LE2284 Madrid, ES
UNE-EN 12667 UNE-EN 14509 UNE-EN ISO 29470 UNE-EN 826 UNE-EN 1607 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.007 Torrejón de Ardoz, ES
ISO 16063-21 EN 55016-1-6 CEM EL-025 UNE-EN ISO 376 UNE-EN ISO 7500-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1285 Torrejón de Ardoz, ES
UNE-EN ISO 10704 UNE 73350-1 UNE 73311-5 ISO 11665-4 UNE 31010 + 1 more
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ENAC LE257 Zaragoza, ES
IEC 61000-4-13: 2002 DIN EN 50121-3-2 IEC 61000-3-2: 2014 DIN EN 60601-1-2 IEC 61000-3-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LE554 Paterna, ES
IEC 61000-3-2: 2014 UNE-EN IEC 61000-3-2 UNE-EN 61000-3-2 UNE-EN IEC 61000-6-4 IEC 61000-3-3 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.149 Madrid, ES
(380 - 780 nm) 1 < R ≤ 100 0,01< DO ≤ 0,1 0,1 < DO ≤ 0,3 1,1 < DO <
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ENAC LE1286 Bétera, ES
DIN EN 1040 DIN EN 1656 DIN EN 14561 IEC 60127-6 DIN EN 13727 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.164 Prat de Llobregat, ES
(500 ± 50) mPa · s (12500 ± 1250) mPa ·
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ENAC LC10.091 Cabrils, ES
2 · 10-6 mol/mol  C  100 · 10-6 mol/mo
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Industries

Railway rolling stock manufacturers Brake control system suppliers Freight train operators Passenger rail services Railway certification and safety authorities

Related Standards

  • UIC 541-01 Railway brakes — Braking power
  • UIC 541-05 Railway brakes — Anti-slide device
  • EN 14198 Railway applications — Wheelsets and bogies — Safety requirements for thermal management

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