What is BS EN 16683 – Requirements for a call for aid and communication device in railways about?
BS EN 16683 is a European standard that discusses the requirements for a call for aid and communication device for railways to enhance their performance.
BS EN 16683 outlines:
- The functional requirements for a call for aid and communication device
- The dynamic analysis of the call for aid system
Note 1: The call for aid function on existing vehicles may require modification to work in conjunction with vehicles that comply with BS EN 16683.
Note 2: The call for aid function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS), which is provided to deal with emergencies. The PAS is described in EN 16334.
Note 3: The communication device is different from the PAS, but it can share some parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities.
Note 4: The PAS is regarded as a safety-relevant system whereas the CFA and communication device are non-safety relevant aids to passengers.
Who is BS EN 16683 – Requirements for a call for aid and communication device in railways for?
BS EN 16683 on requirements for a call for aid and communication device is useful for:
- Personnel authorized for call for aid and communication device in railways
- Maintenance staff for call for aid and communication device in railways
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 16683 – Requirements for a call for aid and communication device in railways?
The call for aid (CFA) system is used to enable passengers to inform an authorized person or the driver of a request for help. Call for aid device (CFAD) device used to trigger the CFA by a passenger.
BS EN 16683 guideline assists you with general requirements, minimum requirements, isolation, CFAD operation requirements, CFAD operation in sleeping coach, locating operated CFAD, acknowledgements, feedback, CFAD reset, and dynamic analysis of the CFA function for Call for aid and communication device. BS EN 16683 also guides on communication device interface design requirements, communication within a sleeping coach, and communication priority requirements for the call for aid and communication device.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 16683, you can enhance the performance of call for aid and communication device in emergencies.