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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50121-3-2:2016+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2016April 2019

ICS 33.100.01; 45.060.01 Supersedes EN 50121-3-2:2015EN 50121-3-2:2016

English Version

Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2:

Rolling stock - Apparatus

Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique Bahnanwendungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit -

- Partie 3-2: Matériel roulant - Appareils Teil 3-2: Bahnfahrzeuge - Geräte

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-10-24. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal
Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under
the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the
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Kingdom.

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Contents Page

European foreword ........................................................................................................................................iii

1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references.......................................................................................................................... 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ........................................................................................... 2
3.1 Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 2
3.2 Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................... 3
4 Performance criteria ........................................................................................................................... 3
5 Conditions during testing .................................................................................................................. 4
6 Applicability ........................................................................................................................................... 4
7 Emission tests and limits ................................................................................................................... 4
8 Immunity requirements .................................................................................................................... 7
Annex A (informative) Examples of apparatus and ports ............................................................. 12
Annex B (informative) Conducted disturbances generated by power converters .............. 19
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered ............. 20
Bibliography .................................................................................................................................................. 21

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European foreword

This document (EN 50121-3-2:2016) has been prepared by CLC/TC 9X: “Electrical and electronic
applications for railways”.

The following dates are fixed:

• latest date by which this document (dop) [2017-07-24]

has to be implemented at national
level by publication of an identical
national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) [2019-10-24]
standards conflicting with this
document have to be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 50121-3-2:2015.

EN 50121-3-2:2016 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to

EN 50121-3-2:2015:

— clarification of scope (Clause 1);

— set dated normative references (Clause 2);

— new definition of ports and clarification in Tables 1 to 5;

— emission requirement extended in the frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz following EN 61000-6-4;

— immunity requirement extended in the frequency range 5,1 GHz to 6 GHz;

— revision of Annex B;

— editorial corrections in Figure 1 and Table B.1;

— revision of Annex ZZ.

This European Standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 50121-1.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.

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This standard forms Part 3-2 of the European Standard series EN 50121, published under the
general title “Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility”. The series consists of:

— Part 1: General;
— Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world;
— Part 3-1: Rolling stock - Train and complete vehicle;
— Part 3-2: Rolling stock – Apparatus;
— Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus;
— Part 5: Emission and immunity of fixed power supply installations and apparatus.

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1 Scope

This European Standard applies to emission and immunity aspects of EMC for electrical and
electronic apparatus intended for use on railway rolling stock. EN 50121-3-2 applies for the
integration of apparatus on rolling stock.
The frequency range considered is from DC to 400 GHz. No measurements need to be performed at
frequencies where no requirement is specified.
The application of tests shall depend on the particular apparatus, its configuration, its ports, its
technology and its operating conditions.
This standard takes into account the internal environment of the railway rolling stock and the
external environment of the railway, and interference to the apparatus from equipment such as
hand-held radio- transmitters.
If a port is intended to transmit or receive for the purpose of radio communication (intentional
radiators, e.g. transponder systems), then the radiated emission requirement in this standard is not
intended to be applicable to the intentional transmission from a radio-transmitter as defined by the
ITU.
Immunity limits do not apply in the exclusion bands as defined in the corresponding EMC related
standard for radio equipment.
This standard does not apply to transient emissions when starting or stopping the apparatus.
The objective of this standard is to define limits and test methods for electromagnetic emissions and
immunity test requirements in relation to conducted and radiated disturbances.
These limits and tests represent essential electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Emission requirements have been selected so as to ensure that disturbances generated by the
apparatus operated normally on railway rolling stock do not exceed a level which could prevent
other apparatus from operating as intended. The emission limits given in this standard take
precedence over emission requirements for individual apparatus on board the rolling stock given in
other standards.
Likewise, the immunity requirements have been selected so as to ensure an adequate level of
immunity for rolling stock apparatus.
The levels do not however cover all cases which may occur with an extremely low probability of
occurrence in any location. Specific requirements which deviate from this standard shall be specified.
Test requirements are specified for each port considered.
These specific provisions are to be used in conjunction with the general provisions in EN 50121-1.

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50121-1:2017, Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General

EN 50121-3-1:2017, Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-1: Rolling stock -

Train and complete vehicle

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EN 50155:2007, Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling stock

EN 55016-2-1:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-1: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Conducted
disturbance measurements (CISPR 16-2-:2014)
deleted text

EN 55022:2010, Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits

and methods of measurement (CISPR 22:2008, modified)
EN 61000-4-2:2009, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-2:2008)

EN 61000-4-3:2006, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement

techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test (IEC 61000-4-3:2006)

EN 61000-4-4:2012, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement

techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (IEC 61000-4-4:2012)

EN 61000-4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing and measurement

techniques - Surge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-5:2014)

EN 61000-4-6:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement

techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
(IEC 61000-4- 5:2013)

EN 61000-4-30:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-30: Testing and

measurement techniques - Power quality measurement methods (IEC 61000-4-30:2015)

EN 61000-6-4:20071, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards -

Emission standard for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-4:2006)

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
rolling stock apparatus
finished product with an intrinsic function intended for implementation into the rolling stock
installation

3.1.2
port
particular interface of the specified apparatus with the external environment

EXAMPLE AC power port, DC power port, I/O (input/output) port, earth port.

[SOURCE: IEC 60050-821:2015, 821-11-36]

1 As impacted by EN 61000-6-4:2007/A1.

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3.1.3
enclosure port
physical boundary of the apparatus through which electromagnetic fields may radiate or impinge

Note 1 to entry: The main categories of ports for rolling stock apparatus are presented in Figure 1.

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Figure 1 — Main categories of ports

Typical examples of rolling stock apparatus with their ports are listed in Annex A

Traction power ports are not covered in this European Standard see Annex B

3.2 Abbreviations

AC Alternating current
AM Amplitude modulation
CISPR Comité international spécial des perturbations radioélectriques
DC Direct current
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
I/O Input / Output
ITU International Telegraph Union
PC Personal computer
THD Total harmonic distortion
TV Television

4 Performance criteria

The variety and the diversity of the apparatus within the scope of this standard make it difficult to
define precise criteria for the evaluation of the immunity test results.
A functional description and a definition of performance criteria, during or as a consequence of the
EMC testing, shall be provided by the manufacturer and noted in the test report, based on the criteria
A, B, C defined in EN 50121-1:2017.

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5 Conditions during testing

It is not always possible to test every function of the apparatus. The tests shall be made at a typical
operating mode considered by the manufacturer to produce the largest emission or maximum
susceptibility to noise as appropriate in the frequency band being investigated consistent with normal
applications. The conditions during testing shall be defined in a test plan (see basic standard of the
EN 61000-4 series).

If the apparatus is part of a system, or can be connected to auxiliary apparatus, then the apparatus
shall be tested while connected to the minimum configuration of auxiliary apparatus necessary to
exercise the ports in accordance e.g. with EN 55022:2010, Clause 8.

The configuration and mode of operation shall be specified in the test plan and the actual conditions,
during the tests, shall be precisely noted in the test report.

If the apparatus has a large number of similar ports or ports with many similar connections, then a
sufficient number shall be selected to simulate actual operating conditions and to ensure that all the
different types of termination are covered (e.g. 20 % of the ports or at least four ports).
The tests shall be carried out within the specified operating range for the apparatus and at its nominal
supply voltage, unless otherwise indicated.

6 Applicability

The measurements in this standard shall be made on the relevant ports of the apparatus.
It may be determined from consideration of the electrical characteristics, the connection and the usage
of a particular apparatus that some of the tests are not applicable (e.g. radiated immunity of induction
motors, transformers). In such cases, the decision not to test has to be recorded in the test plan and
test report.
If not otherwise specified, the EMC tests shall be type tests.

7 Emission tests and limits

The emission tests and limits for apparatus covered by this standard are given on a port by port basis.
Measurements shall be performed in well-defined and reproducible conditions for each type
ofdisturbance.
The emission limits defined in EN 61000-6-4, Table 1 (Emission – enclosure port) shall be complied
with.
Measurement distance is 10m according line 1.1 in Table 1 of EN 61000-6-4. A measurement distance
of 3m may be used with the limit increased by 10 dB.
Traction converters and auxiliary converters over 50 kVA cannot be tested individually but when the
vehicle is tested as a whole in accordance with EN 50121-3-1.
The description of the test, the test methods and the test set-up are given in Basic Standards which are
referred to in Tables 1 and 2.
The contents of these Basic Standards are not repeated here, however modifications or additional
information needed for the practical application of the tests are given in this standard.
NOTE The reference to “Basic Standard“ is intended to be limited to those parts of the standard that
give the description of the test, the test methods and the test set-up.

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 Table 1 — Emission – Auxiliary AC or DC power ports (input and output)
Test specification Basic Test Applicability
Port Remarks
Standard set-up note

1.1 Auxiliary supply 150 kHz to 500 kHz 99 dBμV quasi- EN 55016– EN 55016– See a b and c For the time being there are no
sinusoidal AC or DC peak 2–1 2–1 limits for shore supply mode.
(port 9 on Figures A.1, Therefore the limits given in
500 kHz to 30 MHz 93 dBμV quasi- this table are valid. Other
A.2 and A.4)
peak limits may apply if connected
e.g. to the public low voltage
power supply and should be
specified by the train operator.

1.2 AC power outlet port 50 Hz to 2 kHz THD < 8 % EN 61000– 230 V AC power outlet ports
for public use 4–30 for public use shall offer a
(THD: total
power quality, which is
harmonic
sufficient for the use of
distortion)
intended equipment like PC
and mobile telephone
chargers. The harmonic
distortion in differential mode
shall be limited by a sine-filter
to < 8 %.

a
Wherever applicable the method defined by EN 55016–2–1 is to be used. At present the existing method of measuring conducted emissions (EN 55016–2–1) has limitations
in terms of voltage and current rating of coupling networks. In addition the method of measuring voltage has safety implications for testing high power systems. Limiting
conducted emissions from apparatus connected to external cable systems will prevent excessive radiated emissions.
b This requirement refers to the industrial limit values but considering they have been defined to protect radio and TV services and as the objective is not the same here, the
applicable limit for railway applications have been relaxed by 20 dB to be more representative of potential problems.
c This requirement is not applicable to power ports which are connected to other dedicated, compatible ports.
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Table 2 — Emission – Battery power supply (Input and output)

Test specification Basic Test Applicability

Port Remarks
standard set-up note
2.1 Battery power supply 150 kHz to 500 kHz 99 dBμV quasi- peak EN 55016– EN 55016– See a
2–1 2–1
(port 10 on Figures 93 dBμV quasi- peak
A.1-A.5) 500 kHz to 30 MHz

a This requirement refers to the industrial limit values but considering they have been defined to protect radio and TV services and as the objective is not the same here, the applicable
limit for railway applications have been relaxed by 20 dB to be more representative of potential problems.
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8 Immunity requirements

The immunity tests and limits for apparatus covered by this standard are given on a port by port basis. To
ensure the immunity of the complete vehicle, the limits shall be applicable to all relevant apparatus. Tests
shall be conducted in a well-defined and reproducible manner.
The tests shall be carried out as single tests in sequence. The sequence of testing is optional. The description
of the test, the test generator, the test methods and the test set-up are given in Basic Standards which are
referred to in Tables 3 to 5.
The contents of these “Basic Standards“ are not repeated here, however modifications or additional
information needed for the practical application of the tests are given in this standard.
When installing new apparatus in existing rolling stock or replacing apparatus special care should be taken
to ensure that EMC is maintained e.g. in the EMC management plan.

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Table 3 — Immunity - Battery referenced ports (except at the output of energy sources),
auxiliary AC power input ports (rated voltage ≤ 400 Vrms)

Environmental Test specification Test set- Applicabilit Performance

Basic Standard Remarks
phenomena up y note criteria
3.1 Radio-frequency 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz EN 61000–4–6 EN 61000–4–6 See a The test level
common mode specified is the
rms value of the
10 V (rms) Unmodulated A
unmodulated
carrier
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz
3.2 Fast transients ±2 kV Peak Tr / Th EN 61000–4–4 EN 61000–4–4 see b Direct coupling
5/50 ns 5 kHz Repetition
A
frequency

3.3 Surges 1,2 / 50 µs EN 61000–4–5 EN 61000–4–5 see b c All severity levels

below the given
±2 kV 42 Ω, 0,5 µF Open circuit test severity level shall
voltage, line to be tested with
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ground each 5 pulses and

±1 kV 42 Ω, 0,5 µF Open circuit test a test sequence
voltage, line to not alternating but
line first one polarity,
then the other B
polarity
Test with
maximum
permanent supply
voltage as defined
in EN 50155

a The test level can also be defined as the equivalent current into a 150 Ω load.
b The test applies to the power supply ports and the battery control input output ports, with direct coupling, positive and negative polarity.
c The test applies to the power supply ports and the battery control input output ports. This test is intended to replicate the phenomenon known as direct coupling; hence an output
impedance of 42 Ω (40 Ω and 2 Ω generator) and a coupling capacitance of 0,5 µF is specified. This value is accepted as a compromise as the impedance of battery referenced network inside
a rolling stock can vary up to a few hundred ohms depending on their length.
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Environmental Test specification Applicabilit Performance

Basic Standard Test set-up Remarks
phenomena y note criteria
4.1 Radio-frequency 0,15 MHz to EN 61000–4–6 EN 61000–4–6 See b c The test level
common mode 80 MHz specified is the
rms value of the
10 V (rms) Unmodulated unmodulated
carrier A
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz

4.2 Fast transients ±2 kV Peak Tr / Th EN 61000–4–4 EN 61000–4–4 See a b Capacitive clamp

used
5/50 ns 5 kHz Repetition A
frequency

a Capacitive coupling, positive and negative polarity. Battery referenced control ports are covered by requirements in Table 3.
b Applicable only to ports interfacing with cables whose total length according to the manufacturer’s functional specification may exceed 3m.
c The test level can also be defined as the equivalent current into a 150 Ω load.

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Table 5 — Immunity - Enclosure ports

Environmental Test Basic Applicability Performance

Test set-up Remarks
phenomena specification Standard note criteria
5.1 Radio-frequency 80 MHz to 800 MHz
The test level
electromagnetic field. specified is the
20 V/m (rms) Unmodulated See ab
Amplitude modulated EN 61000–4–3 EN 61000–4–3 rms value of the A
carrier
unmodulated
80 % AM, 1 kHz carrier

5.2 Radio-frequency 800 MHz to

electromagnetic field 1 000 MHz
20 V/m (rms) Unmodulated
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz
1 400 MHz to The test level
2 000 MHz specified is the
10 V/m (rms) Unmodulated rms value of the
carrier unmodulated
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carrier.
80 % AM, 1 kHz See b
EN 61000–4–3 EN 61000–4–3 These tests are A
2 000 MHz to intended to
2 700 MHz simulate
disturbances
5 V/m (rms) Unmodulated from digital
carrier communication
80 % AM, 1 kHz devices

5 100 MHz to
6 000 MHz
3 V/m (rms) Unmodulated
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz
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Test set-up Remarks
phenomena specification Standard note criteria
5.3 Electrostatic ±6 kV Contact discharge
discharge EN 61000–4–2 EN 61000–4–2 See c B
±8 kV Air discharge
a This limit applies to equipment mounted in the passenger compartments, drivers cab or external to the rolling stock (roof, underframe). For equipment mounted in all other
areas a severity level of 10 V/m may be used
b For large apparatus (e.g. traction drives, auxiliary converters) it is often not practical to perform the immunity test to radiated electromagnetic fields on the complete unit. In
such cases the manufacturer should test susceptible sub-systems (e.g. control electronics). The test report should justify the selection or not of sub-systems and any assumptions
made (e.g. reduction of field due to case shielding).
c Only applicable to equipment accessible to passengers and operational staff (not maintenance).
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Annex A
(informative)

Examples of apparatus and ports

The purpose of this annex is to provide examples of the different types of rolling stock apparatus
together with their ports. Examples of apparatus which may be placed on the market as a single
commercial unit are given in Table A.1. However these items of apparatus may also form a sub-
system in a larger apparatus (e.g. control electronics in an auxiliary converter). In this case, the
requirements of the standard apply only to the apparatus which is placed on the market. A port
is defined in the standard as the interface of an apparatus with the external environment. The
matrix in the table indicates whether the particular apparatus is relevant to emission, immunity
or neither. This guidance is offered for the benefit of users of this standard, but it is not intended
to be definitive. It is for the user of the standard to make the necessary technical judgements in
determining whether or not a test is applicable.
The drawings on the following figures clarify the most essential ports. They show examples of
different arrangements.
Figure A.1 applies for an AC fed locomotive with AC traction drive and psophometric filter on the
line side.
Figure A.2 shows another AC/AC system with power factor correction filter on the converter
side and with DC or three-phase auxiliary and train power supply.
Figure A.3 shows a more conventional system with AC input and DC traction motors fed by
phase control converter.
Figure A.4 is a DC fed system with AC traction drive.
Figure A.5 shows some additional ports of converter and control electronics. Of course, many
other different system arrangements are possible.

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Table A.1 — Typical examples of apparatus

Apparatus Test requirements

Traction converter Emission and immunity
Main circuit breaker No test requirements
Traction transformers No test requirements
Traction motor No test requirements
Auxiliary motor (e.g. induction motor for No test requirements
fans)
DC auxiliary supply (battery) Emission and immunity
Signalling and communication equipment Emission and immunity
Electronic man-machine interface Emission and immunity
Environmental conditioning equipment Emission and immunity
Passenger information equipment Emission and immunity
Door control Emission and immunity
Auxiliary equipment for train operation Emission and immunity
Auxiliary equipment for passenger Emission and immunity
services
Train management systems Emission and immunity
Electronic power supply Emission and immunity
Braking control system Emission and immunity

In Tables 1 to 5, tests are specified for application to a specific port (interface of an apparatus).
Table A.2 lists some more typical descriptions used for these ports and the type of apparatus which may
have such a port. Examples of these ports are given in the accompanying figures except for ports n° 11,
13 and 14.

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Table A.2 — Typical port descriptions

Port No on
Typical port name Typical apparatus
figures
Traction AC power ports
1 Pantograph line terminal Main circuit breaker
3 High voltage connection (before filter) Filter
4 Connection filter-transformer, HV side Filter
5 Train power line single phase Auxiliary converter
6 Connection transformer-converter Propulsion converter
7 Traction motor cables Traction motors
8 Auxiliary feed windings of transformer DC auxiliary supply
Traction DC power ports
2 DC conductor input Main circuit breaker
3 High voltage connection (before filter) Filter
6 Connection filter-converter Propulsion converter
7 Traction motor cables Traction motors
Auxiliary AC ports
9 Auxiliary AC supply Environmental conditioning
equipment
Auxiliary DC ports
9 Auxiliary DC supply
Battery referenced ports
10 Battery power supply Electronic power supply
11 Train control bus (conventional battery Train management system
voltage)
19 Relay logic input/output Electronic control system
Signal and communication ports
12 Databus within vehicle Electronic control system
13 Databus within train Train management system
14 Passenger entertainment network Passenger entertainment equipment
15 Firing control line Electronic control system
17, 18 Sensor/transducer signal (digital or analog) Electronic control system
20 Communication interface (maintenance) Electronic control system
Process measurement and control ports

16 Internal electronic supply Electronic control system

18 Sensor/transducer signal (analog) Electronic control system
Enclosure port
21 Equipment enclosure All apparatus
Earth port
22 Earth connection All apparatus

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Figure A.1 — AC fed loco with AC traction drive and psophometric filter on the line side

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Figure A.2 — AC/AC system with power factor correction filter on the converter side
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Figure A.3 — Conventional system with AC input and DC traction motors

fed by phase control converter

Figure A.4 — DC fed system with AC traction drive

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Figure A.5 — Additional ports of converter and control electronics

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Annex B
(informative)

Conducted disturbances generated by power converters

No limits apply for laboratory tests. Emission requirements for this type of equipment are tested
during the emission test of the complete rolling stock.
Table B.1 reminds the requirements for AC and DC ports.

Table B.1 — Emission requirements for AC and DC power ports

Test specification
Port Remarks

B.1 AC Signalling and see national Note 1

(port 3 on telecommunication requirements,
Figures A.1, A.2, A.3) frequencies contractual
requirements, TSI
DC and/ or
(port 3 on Figure A.4) EN 50238 series
150 kHz to 30 MHz EN 50121–3- Note 2
1:2017,
6.3.3
NOTE 1: Homologation tests will be performed on the complete train.
NOTE 2: The requirement in EN 50121–3-1:2017 is expressed at the train level as a radiated emission limit.

Some preliminary tests during the design phase could provide helpful information about the
emission expected.

Figure B.1 shows a possible test set-up.

Figure B.1 — Test set-up

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Annex ZZ
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of

Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered

This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardizationthe European
Commission standardisation request C(2016) 7641 final of 30.11.20162, (‘M/552’), as regards
harmonizedharmonised standards in support of Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, to provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of Directive
2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the
harmonizationharmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
[2014 OJ L96]

Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance with
the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of this
standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that Directive, and
associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZZ.1 — Correspondence between this European standard and Annex I ofthe Essential
Requirements set out in Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96]

Essential requirements of Directive Clause(s) / subclause(s) of this EN Remarks / Notes

2014/30/EU
Electromagnetic disturbances (emissions), Clause 7, Emission tests and limits
Article 6 and Annex I(1)(a)

Electromagnetic immunity to electromagnetic Clause 8,Immunity requirements

disturbances (immunity),
Article 6 and Annex I(1)(b)

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European standard is
maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this standard should
consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.

2 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION C(2016) 7641 final of 30.11.2016 on standardization request to the
European Committee for Standardisation, to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation and
the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as regards harmonised standards in support of Dirctive
2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the
laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Bibliography

EN 55016-1-1:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Measuring apparatus
(CISPR 16-1-1:2010)

EN 55016-1-4:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements (CISPR 16-1-4:2010)

EN 55016-2-3:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-3: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Radiated disturbance
measurements (CISPR 16-2-3:2010)

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BSI Standards Publication

Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility

Part 3-2: Rolling stock - Apparatus

BS EN 50121-3-2:2016+A1:2019 BRITISH STANDARD

National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 50121-
3-2:2016+A1:2019. It supersedes BS EN 50121-3-2:2016, which
is withdrawn.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is
indicated in the text by tags. Tags indicating changes to CENELEC text
carry the number of the CENELEC amendment. For example, text altered
by CENELEC amendment A1 is indicated by  .
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee GEL/9, Railway Electrotechnical Applications.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on
request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
© The British Standards Institution 2019
Published by BSI Standards Limited 2019
ISBN 978 0 539 04610 6
ICS 45.060.01; 29.280; 33.100.01
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 January 2017.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

Date Text affected

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50121-3-2:2016+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2019

ICS 33.100.01; 45.060.01 Supersedes EN 50121-3-2:2016

English Version

Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-2:

Rolling stock - Apparatus

Applications ferroviaires - Compatibilité électromagnétique - Bahnanwendungen - Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit -

Partie 3-2: Matériel roulant - Appareils Teil 3-2: Bahnfahrzeuge - Geräte

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2016-10-24. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any
alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
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Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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Contents Page

European foreword .................................................................................................................................3

1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ...................................................................................................................5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations ........................................................................................6
3.1 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................6
3.2 Abbreviations................................................................................................................................7
4 Performance criteria.....................................................................................................................7
5 Conditions during testing............................................................................................................8
6 Applicability ..................................................................................................................................8
7 Emission tests and limits ............................................................................................................8
8 Immunity requirements ..............................................................................................................11
Annex A (informative) Examples of apparatus and ports ...............................................................16
Annex B (informative) Conducted disturbances generated by power converters .......................22
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered..........................23
Bibliography ..........................................................................................................................................24

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European foreword

This document (EN 50121-3-2:2016) has been prepared by CLC/TC 9X: “Electrical and electronic
applications for railways”.

The following dates are fixed:

• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) [2017-07-24]

implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) [2019-10-24]
conflicting with this document have to
be withdrawn

This document supersedes EN 50121-3-2:2015.

EN 50121-3-2:2016 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to

EN 50121-3-2:2015:

— clarification of scope (Clause 1);

— set dated normative references (Clause 2);

— new definition of ports and clarification in Tables 1 to 5;

— emission requirement extended in the frequency range 1 GHz to 6 GHz following EN 61000-6-4;

— immunity requirement extended in the frequency range 5,1 GHz to 6 GHz;

— revision of Annex B;

— editorial corrections in Figure 1 and Table B.1;

— revision of Annex ZZ.

This European Standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 50121-1.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).

For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.

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This standard forms Part 3-2 of the European Standard series EN 50121, published under the general
title “Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility”. The series consists of:

— Part 1: General;
— Part 2: Emission of the whole railway system to the outside world;
— Part 3-1: Rolling stock - Train and complete vehicle;
— Part 3-2: Rolling stock – Apparatus;
— Part 4: Emission and immunity of the signalling and telecommunications apparatus;
— Part 5: Emission and immunity of fixed power supply installations and apparatus.

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1 Scope

This European Standard applies to emission and immunity aspects of EMC for electrical and electronic
apparatus intended for use on railway rolling stock. EN 50121-3-2 applies for the integration of
apparatus on rolling stock.
The frequency range considered is from DC to 400 GHz. No measurements need to be performed at
frequencies where no requirement is specified.
The application of tests shall depend on the particular apparatus, its configuration, its ports, its
technology and its operating conditions.
This standard takes into account the internal environment of the railway rolling stock and the external
environment of the railway, and interference to the apparatus from equipment such as hand-held radio-
transmitters.
If a port is intended to transmit or receive for the purpose of radio communication (intentional radiators,
e.g. transponder systems), then the radiated emission requirement in this standard is not intended to
be applicable to the intentional transmission from a radio-transmitter as defined by the ITU.
Immunity limits do not apply in the exclusion bands as defined in the corresponding EMC related
standard for radio equipment.
This standard does not apply to transient emissions when starting or stopping the apparatus.
The objective of this standard is to define limits and test methods for electromagnetic emissions and
immunity test requirements in relation to conducted and radiated disturbances.
These limits and tests represent essential electromagnetic compatibility requirements.
Emission requirements have been selected so as to ensure that disturbances generated by the
apparatus operated normally on railway rolling stock do not exceed a level which could prevent other
apparatus from operating as intended. The emission limits given in this standard take precedence over
emission requirements for individual apparatus on board the rolling stock given in other standards.
Likewise, the immunity requirements have been selected so as to ensure an adequate level of
immunity for rolling stock apparatus.
The levels do not however cover all cases which may occur with an extremely low probability of
occurrence in any location. Specific requirements which deviate from this standard shall be specified.
Test requirements are specified for each port considered.
These specific provisions are to be used in conjunction with the general provisions in EN 50121-1.

2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50121-1:2017, Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 1: General

EN 50121-3-1:2017, Railway applications - Electromagnetic compatibility - Part 3-1: Rolling stock -

Train and complete vehicle

EN 50155:2007, Railway applications - Electronic equipment used on rolling stock

EN 55016-2-1:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-1: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Conducted disturbance
measurements (CISPR 16-2-:2014)

!deleted text"
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EN 61000-4-2:2009, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measurement

techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-2:2008)

EN 61000-4-3:2006, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement

techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test (IEC 61000-4-3:2006)

EN 61000-4-4:2012, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-4: Testing and measurement

techniques - Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (IEC 61000-4-4:2012)

EN 61000-4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing and measurement

techniques - Surge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-5:2014)

EN 61000-4-6:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement

techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (IEC 61000-4-
5:2013)

EN 61000-4-30:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-30: Testing and measurement

techniques - Power quality measurement methods (IEC 61000-4-30:2015)

EN 61000-6-4:2007 1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission

standard for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-4:2006)

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
rolling stock apparatus
finished product with an intrinsic function intended for implementation into the rolling stock installation

3.1.2
port
particular interface of the specified apparatus with the external environment

EXAMPLE AC power port, DC power port, I/O (input/output) port, earth port.

[SOURCE: IEC 60050-821:2015, 821-11-36]

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3.1.3
enclosure port
physical boundary of the apparatus through which electromagnetic fields may radiate or impinge

Note 1 to entry: The main categories of ports for rolling stock apparatus are presented in Figure 1.

Figure 1 — Main categories of ports

Typical examples of rolling stock apparatus with their ports are listed in Annex A

Traction power ports are not covered in this European Standard see Annex B

3.2 Abbreviations

AC Alternating current
AM Amplitude modulation
CISPR Comité international spécial des perturbations radioélectriques
DC Direct current
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
I/O Input / Output
ITU International Telegraph Union
PC Personal computer
THD Total harmonic distortion
TV Television

4 Performance criteria

The variety and the diversity of the apparatus within the scope of this standard make it difficult to define
precise criteria for the evaluation of the immunity test results.
A functional description and a definition of performance criteria, during or as a consequence of the
EMC testing, shall be provided by the manufacturer and noted in the test report, based on the criteria
A, B, C defined in EN 50121-1:2017.

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5 Conditions during testing

It is not always possible to test every function of the apparatus. The tests shall be made at a typical
operating mode considered by the manufacturer to produce the largest emission or maximum
susceptibility to noise as appropriate in the frequency band being investigated consistent with normal
applications. The conditions during testing shall be defined in a test plan (see basic standard of the
EN 61000-4 series).
!If the apparatus is part of a system, or can be connected to auxiliary apparatus, then the apparatus
shall be tested while connected to the minimum configuration of auxiliary apparatus necessary to
exercise the ports."
The configuration and mode of operation shall be specified in the test plan and the actual conditions,
during the tests, shall be precisely noted in the test report.
If the apparatus has a large number of similar ports or ports with many similar connections, then a
sufficient number shall be selected to simulate actual operating conditions and to ensure that all the
different types of termination are covered (e.g. 20 % of the ports or at least four ports).
The tests shall be carried out within the specified operating range for the apparatus and at its nominal
supply voltage, unless otherwise indicated.

6 Applicability

The measurements in this standard shall be made on the relevant ports of the apparatus.
It may be determined from consideration of the electrical characteristics, the connection and the usage
of a particular apparatus that some of the tests are not applicable (e.g. radiated immunity of induction
motors, transformers). In such cases, the decision not to test has to be recorded in the test plan and
test report.
If not otherwise specified, the EMC tests shall be type tests.

7 Emission tests and limits

The emission tests and limits for apparatus covered by this standard are given on a port by port basis.
Measurements shall be performed in well-defined and reproducible conditions for each type of
disturbance.
The emission limits defined in EN 61000-6-4, Table 1 (Emission – enclosure port) shall be complied
with.
Measurement distance is 10m according line 1.1 in Table 1 of EN 61000-6-4. A measurement distance
of 3m may be used with the limit increased by 10 dB.
Traction converters and auxiliary converters over 50 kVA cannot be tested individually but when the
vehicle is tested as a whole in accordance with EN 50121-3-1.
The description of the test, the test methods and the test set-up are given in Basic Standards which
are referred to in Tables 1 and 2.
The contents of these Basic Standards are not repeated here, however modifications or additional
information needed for the practical application of the tests are given in this standard.
NOTE The reference to “Basic Standard“ is intended to be limited to those parts of the standard that give
the description of the test, the test methods and the test set-up.

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Table 1 — Emission – Auxiliary AC or DC power ports (input and output)

Test Basic Test Applicability

Port Remarks
specification Standard set-up note
1.1 Auxiliary supply 150 kHz to 500 kHz 99 dBμV quasi- EN 55016– EN 55016– See a b and c For the time being there are no
sinusoidal AC or DC peak 2–1 2–1 limits for shore supply mode.
(port 9 on Figures A.1, Therefore the limits given in this
500 kHz to 30 MHz 93 dBμV quasi- table are valid. Other limits may
A.2 and A.4)
peak apply if connected e.g. to the public
low voltage power supply and
should be specified by the train
operator.
1.2 AC power outlet port 50 Hz to 2 kHz THD < 8 % EN 61000– 230 V AC power outlet ports for
for public use 4–30 public use shall offer a power
(THD: total
quality, which is sufficient for the
harmonic
use of intended equipment like PC
distortion)
and mobile telephone chargers.
The harmonic distortion in
differential mode shall be limited by
a sine-filter to < 8 %.
a Wherever applicable the method defined by EN 55016–2–1 is to be used. At present the existing method of measuring conducted emissions (EN 55016–2–1) has
limitations in terms of voltage and current rating of coupling networks. In addition the method of measuring voltage has safety implications for testing high power systems.
Limiting conducted emissions from apparatus connected to external cable systems will prevent excessive radiated emissions.
b This requirement refers to the industrial limit values but considering they have been defined to protect radio and TV services and as the objective is not the same here, the
applicable limit for railway applications have been relaxed by 20 dB to be more representative of potential problems.
c This requirement is not applicable to power ports which are connected to other dedicated, compatible ports.

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Table 2 — Emission – Battery power supply (Input and output)

Test Basic Test Applicability

Port Remarks
specification standard set-up note
2.1 Battery power supply 150 kHz to 500 kHz 99 dBμV quasi- EN 55016– EN 55016– See a
peak 2–1 2–1
(port 10 on
Figures A.1-A.5) 500 kHz to 30 MHz 93 dBμV quasi-
peak
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This requirement refers to the industrial limit values but considering they have been defined to protect radio and TV services and as the objective is not the same here, the
applicable limit for railway applications have been relaxed by 20 dB to be more representative of potential problems.

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8 Immunity requirements

The immunity tests and limits for apparatus covered by this standard are given on a port by port basis.
To ensure the immunity of the complete vehicle, the limits shall be applicable to all relevant apparatus.
Tests shall be conducted in a well-defined and reproducible manner.
The tests shall be carried out as single tests in sequence. The sequence of testing is optional.
The description of the test, the test generator, the test methods and the test set-up are given in Basic
Standards which are referred to in Tables 3 to 5.
The contents of these “Basic Standards“ are not repeated here, however modifications or additional
information needed for the practical application of the tests are given in this standard.
When installing new apparatus in existing rolling stock or replacing apparatus special care should be
taken to ensure that EMC is maintained e.g. in the EMC management plan.

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Table 3 — Immunity - Battery referenced ports (except at the output of energy sources),
auxiliary AC power input ports (rated voltage ≤ 400 Vrms)

Environmental Test Test Applicability Performance

Basic Standard Remarks
phenomena specification set-up note criteria
3.1 Radio-frequency 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz EN 61000–4–6 EN 61000–4–6 See a The test level
common mode specified is the
rms value of the
10 V (rms) Unmodulated A
unmodulated
carrier
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3.2 Fast transients ±2 kV Peak EN 61000–4–4 EN 61000–4–4 see b Direct coupling
5/50 ns Tr / Th
A
5 kHz Repetition
frequency
3.3 Surges 1,2 / 50 µs EN 61000–4–5 EN 61000–4–5 see b c All severity levels
below the given
±2 kV 42 Ω, 0,5 µF Open circuit test severity level shall
voltage, line to be tested with
ground each 5 pulses and
±1 kV 42 Ω, 0,5 µF Open circuit test a test sequence
voltage, line to not alternating but
line first one polarity,
then the other B
polarity
Test with
maximum
permanent supply
voltage as defined
in EN 50155

a The test level can also be defined as the equivalent current into a 150 Ω load.
b The test applies to the power supply ports and the battery control input output ports, with direct coupling, positive and negative polarity.
c The test applies to the power supply ports and the battery control input output ports. This test is intended to replicate the phenomenon known as direct coupling; hence an
output impedance of 42 Ω (40 Ω and 2 Ω generator) and a coupling capacitance of 0,5 µF is specified. This value is accepted as a compromise as the impedance of battery
referenced network inside a rolling stock can vary up to a few hundred ohms depending on their length.

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Table 4 — Immunity - Signal and communication, process measurement and control ports

Environmental Test Applicability Performance

Basic Standard Test set-up Remarks
phenomena specification note criteria
4.1 Radio-frequency 0,15 MHz to EN 61000–4–6 EN 61000–4–6 See b c The test level
common mode 80 MHz specified is the
rms value of the
10 V (rms) Unmodulated unmodulated
carrier A
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz

4.2 Fast transients ±2 kV Peak EN 61000–4–4 EN 61000–4–4 See a b Capacitive clamp

used
5/50 ns Tr / Th
A
5 kHz Repetition
frequency
a Capacitive coupling, positive and negative polarity. Battery referenced control ports are covered by requirements in Table 3.
b Applicable only to ports interfacing with cables whose total length according to the manufacturer’s functional specification may exceed 3m.
c The test level can also be defined as the equivalent current into a 150 Ω load.

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Table 5 — Immunity - Enclosure ports

Environmental Test Basic Applicability Performance

Test set-up Remarks
phenomena specification Standard note criteria
5.1 Radio-frequency 80 MHz to 800 MHz
The test level
electromagnetic field. specified is the
20 V/m (rms) Unmodulated See a b
Amplitude modulated EN 61000–4–3 EN 61000–4–3 rms value of the A
carrier
unmodulated
80 % AM, 1 kHz carrier
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electromagnetic field 1 000 MHz
20 V/m (rms) Unmodulated
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz
1 400 MHz to The test level
2 000 MHz specified is the
10 V/m (rms) Unmodulated rms value of the
carrier unmodulated
carrier.
80 % AM, 1 kHz See b
EN 61000–4–3 EN 61000–4–3 These tests are A
2 000 MHz to intended to
2 700 MHz simulate
disturbances
5 V/m (rms) Unmodulated from digital
carrier communication
80 % AM, 1 kHz devices

5 100 MHz to
6 000 MHz
3 V/m (rms) Unmodulated
carrier
80 % AM, 1 kHz

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Test set-up Remarks
phenomena specification Standard note criteria
5.3 Electrostatic ±6 kV Contact discharge
discharge EN 61000–4–2 EN 61000–4–2 See c B
±8 kV Air discharge
a This limit applies to equipment mounted in the passenger compartments, drivers cab or external to the rolling stock (roof, underframe). For equipment mounted in all other
areas a severity level of 10 V/m may be used
b For large apparatus (e.g. traction drives, auxiliary converters) it is often not practical to perform the immunity test to radiated electromagnetic fields on the complete unit. In
such cases the manufacturer should test susceptible sub-systems (e.g. control electronics). The test report should justify the selection or not of sub-systems and any assumptions
made (e.g. reduction of field due to case shielding).
c Only applicable to equipment accessible to passengers and operational staff (not maintenance).

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Annex A
(informative)

Examples of apparatus and ports

The purpose of this annex is to provide examples of the different types of rolling stock apparatus
together with their ports. Examples of apparatus which may be placed on the market as a single
commercial unit are given in Table A.1. However these items of apparatus may also form a sub-
system in a larger apparatus (e.g. control electronics in an auxiliary converter). In this case, the
requirements of the standard apply only to the apparatus which is placed on the market. A port is
defined in the standard as the interface of an apparatus with the external environment. The matrix in
the table indicates whether the particular apparatus is relevant to emission, immunity or neither. This
guidance is offered for the benefit of users of this standard, but it is not intended to be definitive. It is
for the user of the standard to make the necessary technical judgements in determining whether or not
a test is applicable.
The drawings on the following figures clarify the most essential ports. They show examples of different
arrangements.
Figure A.1 applies for an AC fed locomotive with AC traction drive and psophometric filter on the line
side.
Figure A.2 shows another AC/AC system with power factor correction filter on the converter side and
with DC or three-phase auxiliary and train power supply.
Figure A.3 shows a more conventional system with AC input and DC traction motors fed by phase
control converter.
Figure A.4 is a DC fed system with AC traction drive.
Figure A.5 shows some additional ports of converter and control electronics.
Of course, many other different system arrangements are possible.

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Table A.1 — Typical examples of apparatus

Apparatus Test requirements

Traction converter Emission and immunity
Main circuit breaker No test requirements
Traction transformers No test requirements
Traction motor No test requirements
Auxiliary motor (e.g. induction motor for No test requirements
fans)
DC auxiliary supply (battery) Emission and immunity
Signalling and communication equipment Emission and immunity
Electronic man-machine interface Emission and immunity
Environmental conditioning equipment Emission and immunity
Passenger information equipment Emission and immunity
Door control Emission and immunity
Auxiliary equipment for train operation Emission and immunity
Auxiliary equipment for passenger Emission and immunity
services
Train management systems Emission and immunity
Electronic power supply Emission and immunity
Braking control system Emission and immunity

In Tables 1 to 5, tests are specified for application to a specific port (interface of an apparatus).
Table A.2 lists some more typical descriptions used for these ports and the type of apparatus which
may have such a port. Examples of these ports are given in the accompanying figures except for ports
n° 11, 13 and 14.

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Table A.2 — Typical port descriptions

Port No
Typical port name Typical apparatus
on figures
Traction AC power ports
1 Pantograph line terminal Main circuit breaker
3 High voltage connection (before filter) Filter
4 Connection filter-transformer, HV side Filter
5 Train power line single phase Auxiliary converter
6 Connection transformer-converter Propulsion converter
7 Traction motor cables Traction motors
8 Auxiliary feed windings of transformer DC auxiliary supply
Traction DC power ports
2 DC conductor input Main circuit breaker
3 High voltage connection (before filter) Filter
6 Connection filter-converter Propulsion converter
7 Traction motor cables Traction motors
Auxiliary AC ports
9 Auxiliary AC supply Environmental conditioning
equipment
Auxiliary DC ports
9 Auxiliary DC supply
Battery referenced ports
10 Battery power supply Electronic power supply
11 Train control bus (conventional battery Train management system
voltage)
19 Relay logic input/output Electronic control system
Signal and communication ports
12 Databus within vehicle Electronic control system
13 Databus within train Train management system
14 Passenger entertainment network Passenger entertainment equipment
15 Firing control line Electronic control system
17, 18 Sensor/transducer signal (digital or analog) Electronic control system
20 Communication interface (maintenance) Electronic control system
Process measurement and control
ports
16 Internal electronic supply Electronic control system
18 Sensor/transducer signal (analog) Electronic control system
Enclosure port
21 Equipment enclosure All apparatus
Earth port
22 Earth connection All apparatus

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Figure A.1 — AC fed loco with AC traction drive and psophometric filter on the line side

Figure A.2 — AC/AC system with power factor correction filter on the converter side
and with DC or three-phase auxiliary and train power supply
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Figure A.3 — Conventional system with AC input and DC traction motors

fed by phase control converter

Figure A.4 — DC fed system with AC traction drive

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Figure A.5 — Additional ports of converter and control electronics

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Annex B
(informative)

Conducted disturbances generated by power converters

No limits apply for laboratory tests. Emission requirements for this type of equipment are tested during
the emission test of the complete rolling stock.
Table B.1 reminds the requirements for AC and DC ports.

Table B.1 — Emission requirements for AC and DC power ports

Test
Port Remarks
specification
B.1 AC Signalling and see national Note 1
(port 3 on telecommunication requirements,
Figures A.1, A.2, A.3) frequencies contractual
requirements,
DC TSI and/ or
(port 3 on Figure A.4) EN 50238 series
150 kHz to 30 MHz EN 50121–3- Note 2
1:2017,
6.3.3
NOTE 1: Homologation tests will be performed on the complete train.
NOTE 2: The requirement in EN 50121–3-1:2017 is expressed at the train level as a radiated emission limit.

Some preliminary tests during the design phase could provide helpful information about the emission
expected.
Figure B.1 shows a possible test set-up.

Figure B.1 — Test set-up

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Annex ZZ
(informative)

Relationship between this European Standard and the essential

requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be
covered

!This European Standard has been prepared under the European Commission standardisation
request C(2016) 7641 final of 30.11.2016 2, (‘M/552’), as regards harmonised standards in support of
Directive 2014/30/EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility, to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to essential requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility [2014 OJ L96]."
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements
of that Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.

Table ZZ.1 — !Correspondence between this European standard and the Essential
Requirements set out in Directive 2014/30/EU [2014 OJ L96]"

Essential requirements of Clause(s) / subclause(s)

Remarks / Notes
Directive 2014/30/EU of this EN
Electromagnetic disturbances Clause 7, Emission tests and
(emissions), limits
Article 6 and Annex I(1)(a)
Electromagnetic immunity to Clause 8, Immunity
electromagnetic disturbances requirements
(immunity),
Article 6 and Annex I(1)(b)

WARNING 1 — Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 — Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of
this standard.

2
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION C(2016) 7641 final of 30.11.2016 on standardization
request to the European Committee for Standardisation, to the European Committee for
Electrotechnical Standardisation and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute as
regards harmonised standards in support of Dirctive 2014/30/EU of the European Parliament and
of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating
to electromagnetic compatibility.
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