Scope
IEC 62846
Railway Pantograph Interaction with Overhead Contact Line
This test evaluates the dynamic interaction between railway pantograph heads and overhead catenary contact lines to ensure reliable current collection and mechanical compatibility. It measures contact force stability, arcing behavior, and wear characteristics under various operational speeds and line configurations. The test is critical for main line and urban guided transport operators to prevent service disruptions, electrical failures, and premature wear. Accreditation ensures that laboratories can validate pantograph designs meet stringent European interoperability requirements and safety standards for both conventional and high-speed networks.
What it measures
- Contact force between pantograph head and overhead line
- Arcing and electrical discontinuities during contact
- Pantograph head wear rate and material loss
- Dynamic lift and pressure stability at various speeds
- Compatibility with different catenary wire geometries
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO
ISO 15213-2
Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN
Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO
Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 6579-1
ISO 4832
EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN
EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO
BS ISO 21528-2:2017
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 712
ISO 4833-1
on BS EN ISO 1736:2008
ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
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Fibre Clear Consulting
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M002based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Fluke Precision Measurement
Active
Frequenc 220 mV range
FREQUENCY
10 Hz to 100 kHz
difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta
6105A control 0° to 360°
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Fourstage Environmental
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
DOC/002 based on HSG 248
Fugro GB
Active
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990
BS 1377-3:2018 + A1:2021
ASTM D4186-12: 2020
ASTM D5334-22
ASTM D2216-19
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Furness Controls
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FLOW
Gas pressure (absolute)
Gas pressure (gauge)
DC CURRENT
TEMPERATURE
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G&L Consultancy
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(HSG 248) – 2021
M4 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
M3 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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G&M Procter
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based on ISO 11133:2014+Amd
dependent) based on BS EN
based on BS EN 12322:1999
G.B.N.S. Partnership
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
PRO02 based on HSG 248
Glasgow City Council
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
staining based on HSG 248
F2011 (BS 696:Part 2:1989)
F0131 (BS 1741:10-1:1989) using
F0008 (BS 696:Part 2:1989) using
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Gully Howard Technical
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HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
HSL Compliance
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(HSG 248) – 2021
M003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
M002based on HSG 248
HSG 227 (2004))
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Hampshire Scientific Service
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(HSG 248) - 2021
ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248
ASB/SOP/OM6 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 12697-11
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
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