Scope
EN 50206-2
Metro and Tram Pantograph Testing
This test evaluates the performance characteristics of pantographs designed for metro and tram systems operating at lower speeds with different catenary configurations than main line railways. It assesses mechanical robustness, contact stability, wear rates, and electrical properties specific to urban rail environments with frequent acceleration and braking cycles. Public transport operators and rolling stock manufacturers depend on this accreditation to ensure pantograph reliability in urban transit networks. Accredited testing validates product safety and performance in metropolitan electrified rail systems across Europe.
What it measures
- Contact force stability in urban operating conditions
- Mechanical endurance under frequent acceleration/deceleration
- Carbon strip or contact material wear rate
- Electrical contact quality and resistance stability
- Response to variable catenary tension
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DIN EN 50206-1
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NF EN 50317
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APP 7 based on HSG 248
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AEC 1 based on HSG 248
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AEC 6 based on HSG 248
Airtech Analysis
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staining based on HSG 248
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BS ISO 18283:2022
ASTM D2234 (location E)
ASTM D2013 (location B)
BS ISO 5074:2015; and
ASTM D409:2016
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Allied Aerosystems
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DC Resistance
2.92 mm systems (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
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OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019
ISO 9696:2017 and ISO
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(PCM) based on HSG 248
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a) BS 7270:2006
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ISO 6892-2
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ANC/AS/2 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 14791
IEC 60519-11
DIN EN 13284-1
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Andersen Caledonia
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requirements of HTM 01-06 Part E
35 °C/3 days based on HTM 2030
Part E, WHTM 01-06 Part E & BS EN
ISO 15883-4 using R2A and
Part E, HTM 0106 Part E, WHTM 01-
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QOP03 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248)
QOP01 based on HSG 248
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