What is BS EN 15624 about?
BS EN 15624 specifies the requirements for the design, testing and quality assurance of empty-loaded changeover devices. This document is applicable to empty-loaded changeover devices.
The purpose of such devices is the generation of a load-related signal which causes the brake performance to be adjusted to the current vehicle mass.
Who is BS EN 15624 for?
BS EN 15624 on railway applications is relevant to:
- Railway engineer
- Manufacturers of empty-loaded changeover devices.
Why should you use BS EN 15624?
The braking force is required to stop a train within the permissible stopping distance depending on the load of the train. The purpose of empty-loaded changeover devices is the generation of a load-related signal which causes the brake performance to be adjusted to the current vehicle mass.
BS EN 15624 informs you about the various processes meant for the brake performance of empty-loaded changeover devices.
BS EN 15624 helps achieve the acceptable performance of the empty-loaded changeover device in terms of its effect on the vehicle air and brake systems and the ability of the device to withstand the vehicle environment. BS EN 15624 provides the test method to confirm the correct functioning of the empty-loaded changeover devices so it is not affected by random load variations occurring during the running of a vehicle.
BS EN 15624 helps you deliver high-quality empty-loaded changeover devices that can accurately detect whether the wagon/train is running empty or loaded and adjust the breaking force as per the condition. As a result, you can be assured of optimal operational efficiency without consequences of a wheel sliding.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 15624:2021 supersedes EN 15624:2008+A1:2010. BS EN 15624:2021 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 15624:2008+A1:2010. These include:
- Normative references have been updated
- Terms and definitions have been revised
- Requirements on design and manufacture have been revised
- Requirements on type tests have been revised
- Requirements on installation validation and on documentation have been removed