This document specifies the main characteristics of the voltage at a network user's supply terminals in public low voltage, medium, high, and extra-high voltage AC electricity networks under normal operating conditions. This document specifies the limits or values within which the voltage characteristics can be expected to remain at any supply terminal in public European electricity networks, only. Industrial networks are excluded from the scope of EN 50160.
NOTE 1   If non-public networks (e.g. residential quarters, energy communities, office centres, shopping centres) have similar end-users as public networks, it is strongly advised to apply the same requirements as for public networks.
This document does not apply under abnormal operating conditions, including the following:
a)   a temporary supply arrangement to keep network users supplied during conditions arising as a result of a fault, maintenance and construction work, or to minimize the extent and duration of a loss of supply;
b)   in the case of non-compliance of a network user's installation or equipment with the relevant standards or with the technical requirements for connection, established either by the public authorities or the network operator, including the limits for the emission of conducted disturbances;
NOTE 2   A network user’s installation can include load and generation.
c)   in exceptional situations, in particular:
1)   exceptional weather conditions and other natural disasters;
2)   third party interference;
3)   acts by public authorities,
4)   industrial actions (subject to legal requirements);
5)   force majeure;
6)   power shortages resulting from external events.
The voltage characteristics given in this document refer to conducted disturbances in public electric power networks. They are not intended to be used as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) levels or product emission limits.
Power quality is related to EMC in several ways - especially because compliance with power quality requirements depends on the control of cumulative effect of electromagnetic emissions from all/multiple equipment and/or installations. Therefore, the voltage characteristics given in this document gives guidance for specifying requirements in equipment product standards and in installation standards.
NOTE 3   The performance of equipment might be impaired if it is subjected to supply conditions which are not specified in the equipment product standard.
NOTE 4   This document can be superseded in total or in part by the terms of a contract between the individual network user and the network operator.
The sharing of complaint management and problem mitigation costs between the involved parties is outside the scope of EN 50160.
Measurement methods to be applied in this document are described in EN 61000-4-30.

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This document specifies requirements for protective provisions against the effects of stray currents, which result from the operation of DC electric traction power supply systems.
As several decades' experience has not shown evident corrosion effects from AC electric traction power supply systems, this document only deals with stray currents flowing from a DC electric traction power supply system.
This document applies to all metallic fixed installations which form part of the traction system, and also to any other metallic components located in any position in the earth, which can carry stray currents resulting from the operation of the railway system.
This document applies to all new DC lines and to all major revisions to existing DC lines. The principles can also be applied to existing electrified transportation systems where it is necessary to consider the effects of stray currents.
This document does not specify working rules for maintenance but provides design requirements to allow maintenance.
The range of application includes:
a)   railways,
b)   guided mass transport systems such as:
1)   tramways,
2)   elevated and underground railways,
3)   mountain railways,
4)   magnetically levitated systems, which use a contact line system, and
5)   trolleybus systems,
c)   material transportation systems.
This document does not apply to
a)   electric traction power supply systems in underground mines,
b)   cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly from the contact line system and are not endangered by the electric traction power supply system,
c)   suspended cable cars,
d)   funicular railways.

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This document specifies requirements for the protective provisions relating to electrical safety in fixed installations, when it is reasonably likely that hazardous voltages or currents will arise for people or equipment, as a result of the mutual interaction of AC and DC electric power supply traction systems.
It also applies to all aspects of fixed installations that are necessary to ensure electrical safety during maintenance work within electric power supply traction systems.
The mutual interaction can be of any of the following kinds:
—   parallel running of AC and DC electric traction power supply systems;
—   crossing of AC and DC electric traction power supply systems;
—   shared use of tracks, buildings or other structures;
—   system separation sections between AC and DC electric traction power supply systems.
The scope is limited to galvanic, inductive and capacitive coupling of the fundamental frequency voltages and currents and their superposition.
This document applies to all new lines, extensions and to all major revisions to existing lines for the following electric traction power supply systems:
a)   railways;
b)   guided mass transport systems such as:
1)   tramways,
2)   elevated and underground railways,
3)   mountain railways,
4)   magnetically levitated systems, which use a contact line system,
5)   trolleybus systems, and
6)   electric traction power supply systems for road vehicles, which use an overhead contact line system;
c)   material transportation systems.
The document does not apply to:
a)   electric traction power supply systems in underground mines;
b)   cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the electric traction power supply system for railways;
c)   suspended cable cars;
d)   funicular railways;
e)   procedures or rules for maintenance.
The rules given in this document can also be applied to mutual interaction with non-electrified tracks, if hazardous voltages or currents can arise from AC or DC electric traction power supply systems.

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This European standard outlines the structure and the content of the whole set.
It specifies the performance criteria applicable to the whole standards series.
Clause 5 provides information about the EMC management.
This part alone is not sufficient to give presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the EMC-Directive and is intended to be used in conjunction with other parts of this standard.
Annex A describes the characteristics of the railway system which affect electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) behaviour.
Phenomena excluded from the set are Nuclear EM pulse, abnormal operating conditions (e.g. fault conditions) and the induction effects of direct lightning strike.
Emission limits at the railway system boundary do not apply to intentional transmitters within the railway system boundaries.
Safety considerations are not covered by this set of standards.
The biological effects of non-ionizing radiation as well as apparatus for medical assistance, such as pacemakers, are not considered here.

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This European Standard covers d.c. metal-enclosed and non-metallic enclosed switchgear
assemblies used in indoor stationary installations of traction systems, with nominal voltage
not exceeding 3 000 V.
It is intended that individual items of equipment, for example circuit breakers, housed in the
assembly are designed, manufactured and individually tested (simulating the enclosure when
necessary) in accordance with their respective parts of EN 50123 or, when appropriate, with
another applicable standard.
NOTE 1 The requirements covered in this European Standard are those concerning the assembly as such, its
enclosure and the mutual influence of the equipment enclosed.
NOTE 2 EMC requirements are covered by EN 50121-5 and additional requirements concerning dependability
(RAMS) are covered by EN 50126.

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This part of EN 50123 specifies requirements for outdoor d.c. switch-disconnectors, disconnectors and earthing switches for use in outdoor fixed installations of traction systems.

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This part of EN 50123 specifies requirements for d.c. disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and earthing switches for use in indoor fixed installations of traction systems.

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IEC 60146-1-1:2009 specifies the requirements for the performance of all semiconductor power converters and semiconductor power switches using controllable and/or non-controllable electronic valve devices. It is primarily intended to specify the basic requirements for converters in general and the requirements applicable to line commutated converters for conversion of a.c. power to d.c. power or vice versa. Parts of this standard are also applicable to other types of electronic power converter provided that they do not have their own product standards. This fourth edition constitutes a technical revision and introduces five main changes:  - re-edition of the whole standard according to the current directives;  - correction of definitions and addition of new terms, especially terms concerning EMC, harmonic distortion and insulation co-ordination;  - the service condition tolerances have been revised according to the IEC 61000 series;  - the insulation tests have been revised considering the insulation co-ordination;  - addition of three annexes.

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IEC 61109:2008 applies to composite suspension/tension insulators consisting of a load-bearing cylindrical insulating solid core consisting of fibres - usually glass - in a resin-based matrix, a housing (outside the insulating core) made of polymeric material and end fittings permanently attached to the insulating core. The main technical changes with respect to the previous edition are  - removal of tests procedures now given in IEC 62217;  - inclusion of clauses on tolerances, environmental conditions, transport, storage and installation;  - general improvement of the description of tests and addition of a new Annex C on non-standard loads.

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This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications :
–   railways;
–   guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems;
–   material transportation systems.
This European Standard does not apply to
–   mine traction systems in underground mines,
–   cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system,
–   suspended cable cars,
–   funicular railways.
This European Standard deals with long term overvoltages as shown in the Annex A.

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This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications : - railways; - guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems; - material transportation systems. This European Standard does not apply to - mine traction systems in underground mines, - cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system, - suspended cable cars, - funicular railways.

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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the performance of all fixed installations
electronic power converters, using controllable and/or non-controllable electronic valves,
intended for traction power supply.
The devices can be controlled by means of current, voltage or light. Non-bistable devices are
assumed to be operated in the switched mode.
This European Standard applies to fixed installations of following electric traction systems:
− railways,
− guided mass transport systems such as: tramways, light rail systems, elevated and
underground railways, mountain railways, trolleybusses.
This European Standard does not apply to
− cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails,
− suspended cable cars,
− funicular railways.
This European Standard applies to diode rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, inverters and frequency
converters.
The equipment covered in this European Standard is the converter itself.

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This European Standard provides requirements for some type tests which are significant only when made on the entire group.
It provides also a basic relationship between compatible ratings of traction transformer and converter(s), in order to provide minimum requirements for the choice of their ratings.
Moreover it gives the minimum values to be considered in order to choose switching devices with characteristics suitable for the converter group(s) involved.
Annexes provide useful information as a guide for the group designer.
Table 1 indicates the components of a converter group and the relevant applicable standards.

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This European Standard covers specific characteristics of traction transformers as defined in 1.3.1, used in traction substation or along the track for the supply of power to a.c. and d.c. traction systems or to provide power to auxiliary services. Traction transformers are either
-   single-phase traction transformers,
-   single-, three- or poly-phase rectifier-transformers or converter/inverter-transformers for d.c. or a.c. contact line,
-   single phase auto-transformers for traction power supply,
-   single- or three-phase auxiliary transformers at traction supply voltage.
Transformers feeding a.c. contact lines are covered by EN 60076. Dry-type transformers are covered by HD 464. These standards are valid with the additional requirements given in this document.
For transformers feeding contact lines through static converters EN 61378-1 may assist, but modified or additional requirements are given in this document.
NOTE   Transformers mounted on-board traction vehicles are covered by EN 60310 and are excluded from the scope of this document.
Electromagnetic compatibility is ruled by EN 60076-1 which states that a transformer may be considered a passive element in this respect.
Some accessories however are subject to EMC requirements and shall comply with EN 50121-5.

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This part of EN 50123 specifies requirements for outdoor d.c. switch-disconnectors, disconnectors and earthing switches for use in outdoor fixed installations of traction systems.
NOTE 1   EN 50121-5 specifies requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
NOTE 2   In this document the word "unit" means "switch-disconnector and/or disconnector and/or earthing switch" as defined in 3.1.4, 3.1.5 and 3.1.6 of EN 50123 1.

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This European Standard gives the requirements for isolating current transducers and other current measuring devices used in d.c. railway applications, fixed installations.
This transducer is normally positioned between the sensor in the live switchboard conductor or rail and the secondary device, giving galvanic insulation between the input and the output.

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This European Standard gives the requirements for isolating voltage transducers and other voltage measuring devices used in d.c. railway applications, fixed installations.
This transducer is normally positioned between the voltage sensor on the live switchboard conductor or rail and the secondary device, giving galvanic insulation between the input and the output.

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The EN 50123 series specifies requirements for d.c. switchgear and controlgear and is intended to be used in fixed electrical installations with nominal voltage not exceeding 3 000 V d.c., which supply electrical power to vehicles for public guided transport, i.e. railway vehicles, tramway vehicles, underground vehicles and trolley-buses.
Part 1 specifies general requirements.
The other parts are covering
Part 2   D.C. circuit breakers,
Part 3   Indoor d.c. disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and earthing switches,
Part 4   Outdoor d.c. disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and earthing switches,
Part 5   Surge arresters and low voltage limiters for specific use in d.c. systems,
Part 6    D.C. switchgear assemblies,
Part 7 1   Measurement, control and protection devices for specific use in d.c. traction systems – Application guide,
Part 7 2   Measurement, control and protection devices for specific use in d.c. traction systems –  Isolating current transducers and other current measuring devices,
Part 7 3   Measurement, control and protection devices for specific use in d.c. traction systems –Isolating voltage transducers and other voltage measuring devices

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This European Standard covers d.c. metal-enclosed and non-metallic enclosed switchgear assemblies used in indoor stationary installations of traction systems, with nominal voltage not exceeding 3 000 V.
It is intended that individual items of equipment, for example circuit breakers, housed in the assembly are designed, manufactured and individually tested (simulating the enclosure when necessary) in accordance with their respective parts of EN 50123 or, when appropriate, with another applicable standard.
NOTE 1   The requirements covered in this European Standard are those concerning the assembly as such, its enclosure and the mutual influence of the equipment enclosed.
NOTE 2   EMC requirements are covered by EN 50121-5 and additional requirements concerning dependability (RAMS) are covered by EN 50126.

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This European Standard provides assistance, guidance and requirements for the design of protection, control and measuring systems in d.c. installations intended to provide a power supply to traction systems. This application guide identifies the characteristics and parameters of equipment used in the measurement, control and protection of d.c. traction systems.
Guidance is given concerning the appropriate application of electrical protection systems.

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This part of EN 50123 specifies requirements for d.c. disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and earthing switches for use in indoor fixed installations of traction systems.
NOTE 1   Switchgear assemblies, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and dependability are not covered in this part of EN 50123, but rather by other parts of this standard or other documents as indicated in EN 50123 1.
NOTE 2   In this standard the word "unit" means "disconnector and/or switch-disconnector and/or earthing switch" as defined in 3.1.4, 3.1.5 and 3.1.6 of EN 50123 1.
NOTE 3   Disconnectors, switch-disconnectors and earthing switches may have electrically latched mechanisms and, in such cases, may be indicated with the current term of "power contactors".

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This part of EN 50123 specifies requirements for d.c. circuit breakers for use in fixed installations of traction systems.
NOTE   Switchgear assemblies, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and dependability are not covered in this part of EN 50123, but by other parts of this standard or by other standards, as indicated in EN 50123-1.

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Applies to all types of semiconductor inverters of the self-commutated type and semiconductor convertors which contain at least one part of a self-commutated type, including direct a.c. convertors and d.c. convertors for all applications.

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This standard specifies requirements, methods of test and performance criteria for power supply equipment (see component L of figure 1 of EN 54-1:1996) of fire detection and fire alarm systems installed in buildings.  Note: Power supply equipment with special characteristics, developed for particular appli- cations, is not necessarily the subject of this standard and may require further tests.

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This standard specifies requirements, methods of test, and performance criteria for control and indicating equipment (see item B of figure 1 of EN 54-1) for usein fire detection and fire alarm systems installed in buildings.

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Applies to insulator strings and insulator sets comprising string insulator units of ceramic material or glass for use on a.c. overhead power lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V and a frequency not greater than 100 Hz. This part of EN 60383 also applies to insulator strings and insulator sets for use on d.c. overhead electric traction lines. This part of EN 60383 also applies to insulator strings and insulator sets of similar design when used in substations.

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Applies to insulators of ceramic material or glass for use on a.c. overhead power lines with a nominal voltage greater than 1 000 V and a frequency not greater than 100 Hz. Also applies to insulators for use on d.c. overhead electric traction lines and applies to string insulator units, rigid overhead line insulators and to insulators of similar design when used in substations.

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Specifies characteristics wherein convertor transformers differ from ordinary power transformers. In all other respects, the rules specified in HD 398.1 shall apply.

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