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Commission Decision of 25 January 2012 on the technical specification for interoperability relating to the control-command and signalling subsystems of the trans-European rail system (notified under document C(2012) 172) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/88/EU) (repealed)

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ANNEX I

4.2.3.3.1. Rolling Stock characteristics for the compatibility with train detection systems

The set of rolling stock characteristics for compatibility with train detection target systems are given in clauses 4.2.3.3.1.1, 4.2.3.3.1.2 and 4.2.3.3.1.3.

Reference is made to clauses of the specification referenced in Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI'

The set of characteristics the rolling stock is compatible with shall be recorded in the rolling stock register as defined in clause 4.8 of this TSI.

4.2.3.3.1.1.ROLLING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH TRAIN DETECTION SYSTEM BASED ON TRACK CIRCUITS

  • Vehicle geometry

    • The maximum distance between two consecutive axles is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI (distance ai in Figure 1).

    • The maximum distance between buffer end and first axle is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI (distance b1 in Figure 1).

  • Vehicle design

    • The minimum axle load in all load conditions is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.7 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The electrical resistance between the running surfaces of the opposite wheels of a wheelset is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.9 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI and the method to measure is specified in the same clause.

    • For electric units equipped with a pantograph, the minimum impedance between pantograph and each wheel of the train is an open point in the specification referenced in clause 3.2.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

  • Isolating emissions

    • The limitations of use of sanding equipment are given in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.4 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The limitations of use of composite brake blocks are given in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.6 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

  • EMC

    • The requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility are open points in the specification referenced in clauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The electromagnetic interference limit levels rising from traction currents are an open point in the specification referenced in clause 3.2.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

4.2.3.3.1.2.ROLLING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH TRAIN DETECTION SYSTEM BASED ON AXLE COUNTERS

  • Vehicle geometry

    • The maximum distance between two consecutive axles is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The minimum distance between two consecutive axles of the train is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • At the end of a unit intended to be coupled, the minimum distance between end and first axle of the unit is half of the value specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The maximum distance between end and first axle is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI (distance b1 in Figure 1).

    • The minimum distance between end axles of a unit is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.2, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

  • Wheel geometry

    • Wheel geometry is specified in the clause 4.2.3.5.2.2 of the present TSI.

    • The minimum wheel diameter (speed dependant) is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.3, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

  • Vehicle design

    • The metal-free space around wheels is an open point in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.3.5, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The characteristics of the wheel material regarding magnetic field is specified in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.3.6, Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

  • EMC

    • The requirements related to electromagnetic compatibility are specified in the specification referenced in clauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

    • The electromagnetic interference limit levels rising from the use of eddy current or magnetic track brakes are an open point in the specification referenced in clause 3.2.3 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

4.2.3.3.1.3.ROLLING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS FOR COMPATIBILITY WITH LOOP EQUIPMENT

  • Vehicle design

    The metal-mass of vehicles is an open point in the specification referenced in clause 3.1.7.2 of Annex A, Index 77 of CCS TSI.

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