EN 50467:2011
(Main)Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electrical connectors, requirements and test methods
Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electrical connectors, requirements and test methods
This European Standard retains EN 61984:2001 as the minimum performance requirements for railway rolling stock electrical connectors. It identifies additional terms, test methods and performance requirements for single-pole and multipole connectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V, rated currents up to 125 A per contact and frequencies below 3 MHz used for indoor and outdoor applications in railway rolling stock. This European Standard identifies the application levels for electrical connectors based on - the severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock technologies, - the intended use of the rolling stock, - the location of the connector in the rolling stock system. This European Standard is not applicable to internal connections of electronic devices such as connectors for printed boards and rack-and-panel connectors.
Bahnanwendungen - Fahrzeuge - Elektrische Steckverbinder, Bestimmungen und Prüfverfahren
Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Connecteurs électriques, exigences et méthodes d'essai
Železniške naprave - Železniška vozila - Konektorji, zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard kot najnižjo zahtevo glede zmogljivosti konektorjev železniških vozil ohranja standard EN 61984 2001.
Opredeljuje dodatne pogoje, preskusne metode in zahteve glede zmogljivosti za enopolne in večpolne konektorje z nazivnimi napetostmi do 1000 V, nazivnimi toki do 125 A na stik in frekvencami pod 3 MHz, ki se uporabljajo za notranje in zunanje naprave pri železniških vozilih.
Ta evropski standard opredeljuje ravni naprav za konektorje na podlagi
– resnosti pogojev obratovanja pri različnih tehnologijah železniških vozil,
– predvidene uporabe železniških vozil,
– namestitve konektorja v sistemu železniških vozil.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za notranje povezave elektronskih naprav, kot so konektorji za tiskana vezja ter konektorji za stojala in plošče.
General Information
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Overview
EN 50467:2011 - Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electrical connectors, requirements and test methods - defines additional performance requirements and test methods for low-voltage electrical connectors used on board railway rolling stock. It retains EN 61984:2001 as the baseline minimum performance and adds railway‑specific specifications for single‑pole and multipole connectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V, rated currents up to 125 A per contact, and frequencies below 3 MHz for indoor and outdoor rolling stock environments. The standard also classifies application levels based on service severity, intended use and connector location.
Key Topics and Technical Requirements
- Baseline and scope: EN 50467 supplements EN 61984 rather than replacing it; it excludes internal electronic PCB connectors, connectors with breaking capacity (CBCs), non‑rewirable connectors, automatic couplers and inter‑vehicle jumper assemblies.
- Classification: Application levels determined by severity of service conditions, rolling stock technology, intended use and connector location on board.
- Electrical ratings and insulation coordination: Guidance on electrical ratings, dielectric strength and clearances/creepage distances appropriate for rolling stock use.
- Mechanical requirements: Mechanical strength, vibration and shock resistance, interlocks, degree of protection (IP), mechanical and electrical durability and cable strain relief.
- Environmental and materials tests: Resistance to ageing, corrosion, UV, ozone, chemically active substances and contaminating fluids; temperature classes and temperature rise limits.
- EMC and fire safety: Electromagnetic compatibility requirements and fire behaviour of materials/components relevant to rolling stock.
- Test program: Includes a structured test schedule (mechanical, service life, thermal, climatic, IP, vibration/shock, fluids, shielding effectiveness) and tests on raw materials and components.
Practical Applications and Users
Who uses EN 50467:2011:
- Connector manufacturers designing railway‑grade connectors
- Rolling stock OEMs and subsystem integrators specifying connector requirements
- Procurement teams writing supplier contracts and technical specifications
- Test laboratories performing type‑approval, qualification and environmental testing
- Compliance officers and certification bodies assessing rolling stock electrical hardware
Typical uses:
- Specifying connector design and selection for onboard power and signal interfaces
- Verifying environmental and mechanical robustness for indoor/outdoor rail applications
- Developing test plans for type approval and maintenance qualification
- Reducing retesting by referencing EN 61984 conformity alongside railway‑specific tests
Related Standards
- EN 61984:2001 - Connectors - safety requirements (baseline)
- EN 60512 series - connector test methods
- ISO 1431-1 - ozone resistance
- EN ISO 4892-2 - UV exposure testing
- EN 50153 - rolling stock electrical safety considerations
EN 50467:2011 is the practical reference when you need railway‑specific performance and test methods for low‑voltage connectors used in demanding rolling stock environments.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2012
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SIST-TS CLC/TS 50467:2008
Železniške naprave - Železniška vozila - Konektorji, zahteve in preskusne metode
Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electrical connectors, requirements and test
methods
Bahnanwendungen - Fahrzeuge - Elektrische Steckverbinder, Bestimmungen und
Prüfverfahren
Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Connecteurs électriques, exigences et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50467:2011
ICS:
31.220.10 9WLþLLQYWLþQLFHNRQHNWRUML Plug-and-socket devices.
Connectors
45.060.01 Železniška vozila na splošno Railway rolling stock in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50467
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.120.30; 45.060.01 Supersedes CLC/TS 50467:2008 + corr. May.2008
English version
Railway applications -
Rolling stock -
Electrical connectors, requirements and test methods
Applications ferroviaires - Bahnanwendungen -
Matériel roulant - Fahrzeuge -
Connecteurs électriques, exigences et Elektrische Steckverbinder,
méthodes d'essai Bestimmungen und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-10-10. 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.
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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
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© 2011 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 50467:2011 E
Contents
Foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Technical information (electrical ratings) . 14
5 Classification . 14
5.1 General . 14
5.2 Severity of service conditions in different rolling stock technologies . 14
5.3 Intended use of rolling stock . 14
5.4 Location of connector on board rolling stock . 15
6 Requirements . 17
6.1 General . 17
6.2 Marking and identification . 17
6.3 Provision against incorrect mating (non-intermateable) . 18
6.4 Protection against electric shock . 18
6.5 Provisions for earthing . 18
6.6 Terminations and connection methods . 18
6.7 Resistance to ageing . 19
6.8 General design . 19
6.9 Design of a free connector. 20
6.10 Interlock . 20
6.11 Degree of protection IP . 20
6.12 Dielectric strength . 20
6.13 Mechanical and electrical durability . 20
6.14 Cable strain relief . 21
6.15 Mechanical strength . 21
6.16 Vibration and shock . 21
6.17 Insulation coordination . 22
6.18 Temperature classes . 22
6.19 Temperature rise . 22
6.20 Protection against corrosion . 22
6.21 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements . 23
6.22 Fire behaviour of materials and components . 23
6.23 Resistance to chemically active substances and to contaminating fluids . 23
6.24 Resistance to ozone . 23
6.25 Resistance to UV . 23
7 Tests . 24
7.1 Introduction . 24
7.2 Test schedule (EN 60512-1-100 – General – Applicable publications) . 26
7.3 Tests on raw materials . 32
7.4 Visual examination . 32
7.5 Durability of marking . 33
7.6 Interlock . 33
7.7 Protection against electric shock . 33
7.8 Temperature rise . 33
7.9 Mechanical operation . 34
7.10 Vibration and shock . 34
7.11 Measurement of clearances and creepage distances . 35
7.12 Dielectric strength . 35
7.13 Resistance between accessible metal parts and the protective earthing contact . 35
7.14 Corrosion test . 36
7.15 Ozone resistance (ISO 1431-1) . 36
7.16 Resistance to UV (EN ISO 4892-2:2006) . 36
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7.17 Resistance to fluids (EN 60512-19-3:1997). 36
Annex A (informative) Additional characteristics to be agreed by the manufacturer and the user . 37
A.1 Additional information to be provided upon request of the user . 37
A.2 Information for testing additional to that mentioned above . 38
Annex B (normative) Severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock locations . 39
Annex C (informative) Severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock locations . 40
Bibliography . 41
Figures
Figure 1 Typical examples of connections . 8
Figure 2 Multipole connectors . 10
Figure 3 Typical connector locations on board rolling stock . 15
Figure 4 Test sample for temperature rise test . 34
Tables
Table 1 Example of typical connector locations on board rolling stock . 16
Table 2 – Preferred number of operating cycles . 21
Table 3 – Preferred test temperatures . 22
Table 3a – Lower limiting temperature (LLT) – Preferred values . 22
Table 3b – Uper limiting temperature (ULT) – Preferred values . 22
Table 4 Plan of specimens required for tests . 24
Table 5 Mechanical test group A . 26
Table 6 Service life test group B . 27
Table 7 Thermal test group C . 27
Table 8 Climatic test group D . 28
Table 9 Degree of protection, test group E . 29
Table 10 Vibration and shock test group F . 30
Table 11 Resistance to fluids test group G . 31
Table 12 Shielding effectiveness test group H . 32
Table 13 Tests on raw materials . 32
Table 14 Test voltages . 35
Table B.1 Minimum severity of service conditions in different rolling stock locations . 39
Table C.1 – Minimum severity of service conditions in different rolling stock locations . 40
Foreword
This document (EN 50467:2011) has been prepared by SC 9XB, "Electromechanical material on board
rolling stock", of Technical Committee CENELEC TC 9X, "Electrical and electronic applications for railways".
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has
(dop) 2012-10-10
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national
(dow) 2014-10-10
standards conflicting with this
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes CLC/TS 50467:2008.
This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/334 given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
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Introduction
This European Standard provides performance requirements and tests for low-voltage electrical connectors
deemed to be installed on board railway rolling stock, either indoors or outdoors. Safety requirements and
tests for electrical connectors are already covered in general by EN 61984:2001. The additional
requirements and testing of specific characteristics demanded by rolling stock applications are set out in this
European Standard. One goal of this European Standard is to avoid retesting of electrical connectors already
in compliance with EN 61984:2001 for those characteristics that have been assessed suitable also for use on
board rolling stock.
Among the additional requirements for use on board rolling stock, those that can be verified by
documentation of tests on the raw materials are distinguished from those to be assessed by tests on the
component.
Due to the wide spectrum of existing and future specific rolling stock applications of electrical connectors,
this European Standard does not select any particular geometric configuration of connectors, nor establish
any particular values for electrical ratings such as voltage and current, or for any other characteristic.
All such details should be selected and agreed between the parties involved (e.g. manufacturer and user)
depending on the electrical, mechanical and environmental conditions expected in the intended use.
Annexes A and C of this European Standard provide guidance.
Upon agreement between the parties involved, this European Standard may be used in conjunction with
existing connector detail specifications for interchangeability purposes.
Other standards may be developed in future under the umbrella format of this European Standard, for
particular connector designs for applications on board rolling stock, to fix dimensions for interchangeability
and to set the additional requirements for specific applications that, due to complexity and variety, are left
here to agreement between parties involved.
This European Standard does not cover:
- connectors with breaking capacity (CBCs) as defined in EN 61984:2001, 3.2, because on board rolling
stock connectors are not deemed to be operated (i.e. connected or disconnected) under load or when
live, either by means of procedures or by the presence of interlocks, as required by EN 50153,
NOTE For the purpose of this European Standard connectors on board rolling stock are therefore considered as being always
without breaking capacity, therefore where needed for safety reasons, adequate procedures or interlocks (i.e. locking devices that
cannot be opened without the aid of a special tool) shall be provided in the end application.
- non-rewirable connectors as defined in EN 61984:2001, 3.5,
- automatic couplers, due to their additional mechanical complexity and the need for more specific
requirements and testing,
- inter-vehicle jumpers, as they are connector and cable assemblies whose characteristics depend on
those of both elements. Inter-vehicle connectors within the limits set in the scope of this European
Standard are therefore covered by the agreed choice of suitable mechanical and environmental
characteristics as defined by Annex B, and suggested by Annex C.
1 Scope
This European Standard retains EN 61984:2001 as the minimum performance requirements for railway
rolling stock electrical connectors.
It identifies additional terms, test methods and performance requirements for single-pole and multipole
connectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V, rated currents up to 125 A per contact and frequencies below
3 MHz used for indoor and outdoor applications in railway rolling stock.
This European Standard identifies the application levels for electrical connectors based on
- the severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock technologies,
- the intended use of the rolling stock,
- the location of the connector in the rolling stock system.
This European Standard is not applicable to internal connections of electronic devices such as connectors
for printed boards and rack-and-panel connectors.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50124-1:2001 Railway applications - Insulation coordination - Part 1: Basic requirements -
+ A2:2005 Clearances and creepage distances for all electrical and electronic equipment
EN 50153:2002 Railway applications - Rolling stock - Protective provisions relating to electrical
hazards
EN 50264-1:2008 Railway rolling stock power and control cables having special fire performance - Part
1: General requirements
EN 50264-2-1 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock power and control cables having special
fire performance - Part 2-1: Cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation - Single
core cables
EN 50264-2-2 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock power and control cables having special
fire performance - Part 2-2: Cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation - Multicore
cables
EN 50264-3-1 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock power and control cables having special
fire performance - Part 3-1: Cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation with
reduced dimensions - Single core cables
EN 50264-3-2 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock power and control cables having special
fire performance - Part 3-2: Cables with crosslinked elastomeric insulation with
reduced dimensions - Multicore cables
EN 50306-1:2002 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance -
Thin wall - Part 1: General requirements
EN 50306-2:2002 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance -
Thin wall - Part 2: Single core cables
EN 50306-3:2002 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance -
Thin wall - Part 3: Single core and multicore cables (pairs, triples and quads)
screened and thin wall sheathed
EN 50306-4:2002 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock cables having special fire performance -
Thin wall - Part 4: Multicore and multipair cables standard wall sheathed
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EN 50382-1:2008 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock high temperature power cables having
special fire performance - Part 1: General requirements
EN 50382-2:2008 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock high temperature power cables having
special fire performance - Part 2: Single core silicone rubber insulated cables for
120 °C or 150 °C
EN 60068-1 Environmental testing - Part 1: General and guidance
(IEC 60068-1:1988 + corrigendum Oct. 1988 + A1:1992)
EN 60068-2-70:1996 Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Xb: Abrasion of markings and letterings
caused by rubbing of fingers and hands (IEC 60068-2-70:1995)
EN 60309-1:1999 Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 1: General
requirements (IEC 60309-1:1999)
EN 60352-2:2006 Solderless connections - Part 2: Crimped connections - General requirements, test
methods and practical guidance (IEC 60352-2:2006)
EN 60352-3 Solderless connections - Part 3: Solderless accessible insulation displacement
connections - General requirements, test methods and practical guidance
(IEC 60352-3:1993)
EN 60352-4:1994 Solderless connections - Part 4: Solderless non-accessible insulation
+ A1:2000 displacement connections - General requirements, test methods
and practical guidance (IEC 60352-4:1994 + A1:2000)
EN 60352-5:2008 Solderless connections - Part 5: Press-in connections - General requirements, test
methods and practical guidance (IEC 60352-5:2008)
EN 60352-6 Solderless connections - Part 6: Insulation piercing connections - General
requirements, test methods and practical guidance (IEC 60352-6:1997)
EN 60352-7 Solderless connections - Part 7: Spring clamp connections - General requirements,
test methods and practical guidance (IEC 60352-7:2002)
EN 60512-1 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 1: General (IEC 60512-1:2001)
EN 60512-1-1:2002 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 1-1: General examination - Test 1a: Visual examination (IEC 60512-1-1:2002)
EN 60512-4-1:2003 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 4-1: Voltage stress tests - Test 4a: Voltage proof (IEC 60512-4-1:2003)
EN 60512-5-1:2002 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 5-1: Current-carrying capacity tests - Test 5a: Temperature rise
(IEC 60512-5-1:2002)
EN 60512-11-6:2002 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 11-6: Climatic tests - Test 11f: Corrosion, salt mist (IEC 60512-11-6:2002)
EN 60512-11-7:2003 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 11- 7: Climatic tests - Test 11g: Flowing mixed gas corrosion test
(IEC 60512-11-7:2003)
EN 60512-19-3:1997 Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedures
and measuring methods - Part 19: Chemical resistance tests - Section 3: Test 19c -
Fluid resistance (IEC 60512-19-3:1997)
EN 60512-23-3:2001 Electromechanical components for electronic equipment - Basic testing procedures
and measuring methods - Part 23-3: Test 23c: Shielding effectiveness of
connectors and accessories (IEC 60512-23-3:2000)
EN 60512-23-4:2001 Connectors for electronic equipment - Tests and measurements -
Part 23-4: Screening and filtering tests - Test 23d: Transmission line reflections in
the time domain (IEC 60512-23-4:2001)
EN 60529:1991 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
+ A1:2000 (IEC 60529:1989 + A1:1999)
EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems -
Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests (IEC 60664-1:2007)
EN 60999-1:2000 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm² up to
35 mm² (included) (IEC 60999-1:1999)
EN 60999-2:2003 Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-
type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for
clamping units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300 mm² (included)
(IEC 60999-2:2003)
EN 61210 Connecting devices - Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors - Safety requirements (IEC 61210:1993, mod.)
EN 61373:1999 Railway applications - Rolling stock equipment - Shock and vibration tests
(IEC 61373:1999)
EN 61984:2001 ) Connectors - Safety requirements and tests (IEC 61984:2001)
EN ISO 4892-2:2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps (ISO 4892-2:2006)__________________
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HD 588.1 S1:1991 High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
(IEC 60060-1:1989 + corrigendum Mar. 1990 + corrigendum Mar. 1992)
IEC 60050-581:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 581: Electromechanical
components for electronic equipment
IEC 60417-DB Graphical symbols for use on equipment
IEC 60760 Flat, quick-connect terminations
ISO 1431-1:2004 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic – Resistance to ozone cracking –
Part 1: Static and dynamic strain testing
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-581:2008 and the following
apply.
3.1
connection
two mated connectors or contacts
EXAMPLES See Figure 1.
a) Cable-to-cable connection b) Connection to apparatus
Figure 1 Typical examples of connections
———————
) Will be superseded by EN 61984:2009, Connectors - Safety requirements and tests (IEC 61984:2008) at the dow of the latter,
i.e. 2012-06-01.
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3.2
connector
component which terminates conductors for the purpose of providing connection to and disconnection from a
suitable mating component
[IEV 581-26-01]
NOTE Connectors covered by this standard are not intended to be connected and disconnected under electrical load ]
3.3
free connector
connector for attachment to the free end of a wire or cable
[IEV 581-26-10]
3.4
fixed connector
connector for attachment to a rigid surface
[IEV 581-06-10]
3.5
enclosed connector
connector where protection against electric shock is provided by its enclosures
3.6
unenclosed connector
connector where protection against electric shock is provided by the enclosure of the equipment, in which the
connector is mounted.
NOTE The protection against electrical shock is provided by e.g the enclosure of the equipment in which the unenclosed connector is
mounted. In accordance with the applicable product standard.
3.7
inter-vehicle connector
connector deemed to be assembled with proper cable to form a cable assembly for inter-vehicle electrical
connection
3.8
contact
conductive element in a connector (including means for cable termination) that mates with a corresponding
element to provide an electrical path
3.9
male contact
contact (including means for cable termination) designed for electrical engagement on its outer surface and
to enter a female contact, thus forming an electrical connection
EXAMPLES Tab, pin, blade.
3.10
female contact
contact (including means for cable termination) designed for electrical engagement on its inner surface, and
to accept entry of a male contact, thus forming an electrical connection
EXAMPLES Receptacle, sleeve.
3.11
cable termination
any joining of cable to contact
EXAMPLES Crimp, insulation displacement, screwing, spring clamp.
3.12
multipole connector
connector with more than one contact
EXAMPLE See Figure 2.
1 2 3
7 6
Key
1 Multiple cable seal 6 Housing seal
2 Male contact 7 Multipole connector
3 Female contact 8 Multipole connection
4 Single cable seal 9 Cable
5 Housing 10 Conductor
Figure 2 Multipole connectors
3.13
connector coding
device, either visual, or mechanical or sensitive, or a combinations of these, preventing connection of
connectors from the same family and having the same number of contacts but with different coding
3.14
intended use
application conditions of connectors which are included within the permissible rated values and
environmental conditions and characteristic assigned by the manufacturer’s specification
3.15
interlock
device, either electrical or mechanical, which prevents the contacts of a connector from becoming live before
it is in proper engagement with its counterpart, and which either prevents the connector from being
withdrawn while its contacts are live or makes the contacts dead before separation
[EN 60309-1:1999, 2.9, mod.]
3.16
cycle of mechanical operation (mating cycles)
one insertion and one withdrawal of the connector halves
[EN 61984:2001, 3.9]
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3.17
clamping unit
part(s) of the terminal necessary for the mechanical clamping and the electrical connection of the
conductor(s), including the parts which are necessary to ensure the correct contact pressure
[EN 60999-1:2000, 2.1]
3.18
upper limiting temperature
maximum permissible temperature of a connector assigned by the manufacturer at which the connector may
still operate. It takes into consideration the temperature rise due to heating of the contacts by current flow
plus the ambient temperature
3.19
lower limiting temperature
minimum permissible temperature of a connector assigned by the manufacturer at which the connector may
still operate
3.20
clearance
shortest distance in air between two conductive parts
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.2]
3.21
creepage distance
shortest distance along the surface of the insulating material between two conductive parts
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.3]
3.22
over voltage category
numeral defining a transient over voltage condition
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.10]
3.23
pollution
any addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or gaseous (ionised gases), that can result in a reduction of
electrical strength or specific surface resistivity of the insulation
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.11]
3.24
pollution degree
numeral characterising the expected pollution of the micro-environment
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.13]
3.25
rated voltage
value of voltage assigned by the manufacturer to the connector and to which operation and performance
characteristics are referred
NOTE A connector may have more than one rated voltage value.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.9, mod.]
3.26
rated insulation voltage
r.m.s. withstand voltage value assigned by the manufacturer to the connector, characterising the specified
(long term) withstand capability of its insulation
NOTE The rated insulation voltage is not necessarily equal to the rated voltage which is primarily related to functional performance.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.9.1]
3.27
rated impulse voltage
impulse withstand voltage value assigned by the manufacturer to the connector, characterising the specified
withstand capability of its insulation against transient over voltages
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.9.2, mod.]
3.28
impulse withstand voltage
highest peak value of impulse voltage, of prescribed form and polarity, which does not cause breakdown of
the insulation under specified conditions
NOTE The impulse withstand voltage is equal to or higher than the rated impulse voltage.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.8.1]
3.29
r.m.s. withstand voltage (power-frequency withstand voltage)
highest r.m.s. value of a voltage which does not cause breakdown of the insulation under specified
conditions
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.8.2]
3.30
rated current
current value assigned by the manufacturer, which the connector can carry continuously (without
interruption) and simultaneously through all its contacts wired with the largest specified conductor, preferably
at an ambient temperature of 40 °C, without the upper limiting temperature being exceeded
NOTE If other ambient temperature values are used for the definition of the rated current, reference shall be made by the manufacturer
in the technical documentation to the derating curve as defined by EN 60512-5-2:2002, test 5b.
3.31
functional insulation
insulation between conductive parts which is necessary only for the proper functioning of the equipment
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.17.1]
3.32
basic insulation
insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection against electric shock
NOTE Basic insulation does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively for functional purposes (see EN 61140:2002, 3.10.1).
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.17.2]
3.33
supplementary insulation
independent insulation applied in addition to basic insulation, in order to provide protection against electric
shock in the event of a failure of basic insulation
NOTE See EN 61140:2002, 3.10.2.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.17.3]
3.34
double insulation
insulation comprising both basic insulation and supplementary insulation
NOTE See EN 61140:2002, 3.10.3.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.17.4]
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3.35
reinforced insulation
single insulation system applied to live parts, which provides a degree of protection against electric shock
equivalent to double insulation under the conditions specified in the relevant standard (see EN 61140:2002,
3.10.4)
NOTE A single insulation system does not imply that the insulation must be a homogeneous piece. It may comprise several layers
which cannot be tested separately as basic or supplementary insulation.
[EN 60664-1:2007, 1.3.17.5]
3.36
internal insulation
part of basic insulation providing the required clearance and creepage distances inside a conducting housing
or enclosure
3.37
protective conductor (symbol PE)
conductor provided for purposes of safety, for example protection against electric shock. Applicable for
electrically connecting any of the following parts:
- exposed conductive parts,
- extraneous conductive parts,
- main earthing terminal,
- earthed point of the source or artificial neutral
[IEV 826-13-22, mod.]
3.38
rolling stock
general term covering all vehicles with or without motors
[IEV 811-02-01]
3.39
vehicle
general term denoting any single item of rolling stock, e.g. a locomotive, a coach or a wagon
[IEV 811-02-02]
3.40
vehicle compartment
compartment of vehicles in which people may enter during normal operation
[EN 50125-1:1999, 3.2]
3.41
vehicle cubicle
enclosure for housing of mechanical, electrical and/or electronic equipment
[EN 50125-1:1999, 3.3]
3.42
electrical operating area
room or location which serves primarily for the operation of electrical equipment and is normally entered only
by skilled persons or instructed persons
NOTE Generally speaking an electrical operating area is any location (mainly inside the car body) where electrical equipment operate.
The above is the main function of this area but not the only one. In fact normally the area is not kept secured and the protection against
direct contact is achieved by other means (e.g. obstacles).
[EN 50153:2002, 3.2.6]
3.43
closed electrical operating area
room or location which serve exclusively for the operation of electrical equipment and is kept secure by a
means appropriate to the voltage and location
NOTE 1 Access to such areas is permitted only to skilled persons and instructed persons.
NOTE 2 The definition of closed electrical operating area can be suitable for under floor or upper roof cabinets. Generally speaking it is
any location (inside or outside the car body) which is kept secured because of the voltage that can assume the equipment inside it.
Access to such areas is not allowed to ordinary persons.
[EN 50153:2002, 3.2.1]
4 Technical information (electrical ratings)
For connectors that comply with this European Standard, no particular values have been specified for
electrical ratings such as voltage and current. Values shall be specified in compliance with mechanical and
environmental conditions given in the manufacturer's specification depending from the intended use.
NOTE For voltage ratings in electrical circuits and components for rolling stock, information may be found in EN 50153:2002, Table 1,
EN 50163, and EN 60077-1.
5 Classification
5.1 General
For the purpose of this European Standard, in order to apply the relevant test requirements, connectors shall
be classified by the manufacturer’s specification according to their intended use and characteristics, as set
out below.
5.2 Severity of service conditions in different rolling stock technologies
Different rolling stock technologies are e.g. mass transit underground, mass transit and high speed for
passenger trains, or freight trains for non passenger trains. They need specific service conditions as those
listed in Annex B (normative) and Annex C (informative).
5.3 Intended use of rolling stock
The intended use of rolling stock is affected by the geographical destination and whether it is used
underground or above ground. The specific conditions for connectors may differ depending on such intended
use (e.g. underground requirements for fire protection and for resistance to UV are different than for above
ground). The relevant requirements have to be agreed by manufacturer and user.
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5.4 Location of connector on board rolling stock
1 4
1 5
2 3
4 6
Figure 3 Typical connector locations on board rolling stock
Table 1 Example of typical connector locations on board rolling stock
Location Definition Examples Examples of consequences
according on requirements
to Figure 3
1 closed electrical operating area indoor vehicle cubicle different vibration and
(weather-protected) shock levels depending
on the installation
outdoor vehicle cubicle
on bogie or car body
(weather-protected)
either under-frame resistance to ozone for exposed
or upper-roof elastomer is required for areas
with power switching
2 cabin and interiors passenger vehicle low IP degree required
compartment and driver cabin (air with low dust and
chemical contamination)
3 closed electrical operating area; machinery compartment higher temperature resistance
forced filtered ventilation with
if diesel engine, then resistance
outside air
to fuels and fluids
4 outdoor static under car body, roof non weather-protected location
applications (non weather-protected higher IP degree
locations) resistance to light (UV)
resistance to ozone
for rubber and plastic parts
5 outdoor dynamic inter-vehicle non weather-protected location
applications higher IP degree
resistance to light (UV)
resistance to ozone
for rubber and plastic parts
higher mechanical resistance
6 outdoor highly dynamic bogie non weather-protected location
applications higher IP degree
resistance to light (UV)
resistance to ozone
for rubber and plastic parts
higher mechanical resistance
High vibration and shock
constraints
Resistance to fuel and fluids
7 outdoor highly dynamic axles non weather-protected location
applications higher IP degree
resistance to light (UV)
resistance to ozone
for rubber and plastic parts
higher mechanical resistance
very high vibration and
shock constraints
resistance to fuels and fluids
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6 Requirements
6.1 General
Connectors shall be so designed and dimensioned that they can withstand the electrical, mechanical,
thermal and corrosive stresses to which they are exposed during their intended use and present no danger
to the user or the environment.
The manufacturer and the user shall select the appropriate characteristics related to the application of the
connector; specific attention should be given to Annex B (normative) and Annex C (informative).
In addition, characteristics which are not covered by the constructional and performance requirements
specified in this European Standard but are necessary for the intended use of the connector, shall be given
in the manufacturer’s specification. These can be additional geometrical, mechanical, electrical and/or
environmental characteristics. Details shall be agreed between manufacturer and user.
Examples for additional characteristics can be found in Annex A.
The manufacturer and user shall select the appropriate characteristics related to the location in the rolling
stock system: specific attention should be given to Annex B.
6.2 Marking and identification
6.2.1 Identification
Connectors shall be identified and characterised by the following:
a) manufacturer’s name, trademark or mark of origin;
b) type identification;
c) rated current in A;
d) rated voltages or rated insulation voltages between line to earth and line to line in V;
e) rated impulse voltage in kV, if specified;
f) pollution degree;
g) degree of protection by enclosure according to EN 60529:1991, if applicable;
h) range of temperature;
i) type of terminals;
j) connectable conductors;
k) reference to this European Standard;
l) traceability.
6.2.2 Marking
The marking shall be indelible and easily legible.
The minimum marking on
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 50467:2011 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Railway applications - Rolling stock - Electrical connectors, requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard retains EN 61984:2001 as the minimum performance requirements for railway rolling stock electrical connectors. It identifies additional terms, test methods and performance requirements for single-pole and multipole connectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V, rated currents up to 125 A per contact and frequencies below 3 MHz used for indoor and outdoor applications in railway rolling stock. This European Standard identifies the application levels for electrical connectors based on - the severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock technologies, - the intended use of the rolling stock, - the location of the connector in the rolling stock system. This European Standard is not applicable to internal connections of electronic devices such as connectors for printed boards and rack-and-panel connectors.
This European Standard retains EN 61984:2001 as the minimum performance requirements for railway rolling stock electrical connectors. It identifies additional terms, test methods and performance requirements for single-pole and multipole connectors with rated voltages up to 1 000 V, rated currents up to 125 A per contact and frequencies below 3 MHz used for indoor and outdoor applications in railway rolling stock. This European Standard identifies the application levels for electrical connectors based on - the severity of the service conditions in different rolling stock technologies, - the intended use of the rolling stock, - the location of the connector in the rolling stock system. This European Standard is not applicable to internal connections of electronic devices such as connectors for printed boards and rack-and-panel connectors.
EN 50467:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.120.20 - Connecting devices; 29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers; 31.220.10 - Plug-and-socket devices. Connectors; 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 50467:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CLC/TS 50467:2008, EN IEC 62847:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 50467:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/16/EC, 2008/57/EC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/334, M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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La norme EN 50467:2011, intitulée « Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Connecteurs électriques, exigences et méthodes d'essai », joue un rôle crucial dans le domaine des applications ferroviaires, en se concentrant sur les connecteurs électriques utilisés dans le matériel roulant. La portée de cette norme est bien définie, réaffirmant les exigences minimales de performance de la norme EN 61984:2001 pour les connecteurs électriques du matériel roulant ferroviaire. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on note sa capacité à établir des exigences spécifiques et des méthodes d'essai pour les connecteurs monopôles et multipôles. L'inclusion de tensions nominales allant jusqu'à 1 000 V, de courants nominales jusqu'à 125 A par contact et de fréquences inférieures à 3 MHz présente un cadre robuste pour garantir la performance des connecteurs dans diverses applications, tant intérieures qu'extérieures. Cela contribue à assurer la fiabilité et la sécurité des systèmes ferroviaires. La norme distingue également les niveaux d'application des connecteurs électriques en fonction de différents critères, tels que la sévérité des conditions de service, l'utilisation prévue du matériel roulant, et la localisation des connecteurs dans le système de matériel roulant. Cette approche systématique permet d’adapter les exigences aux différents types de technologies ferroviaires, ce qui renforce la pertinence de la norme dans un secteur en constante évolution. Il est également important de noter que la norme EN 50467:2011 limite son application aux connecteurs pour les connexions internes des dispositifs électroniques, tels que les connecteurs pour cartes imprimées et les connecteurs rack-and-panel, ce qui garantit que le document se concentre exclusivement sur les connecteurs de matériel roulant. En résumé, la norme EN 50467:2011 se positionne comme un document essentiel pour les professionnels du secteur ferroviaire, offrant un cadre normatif clair et efficace pour les exigences et méthodes d'essai des connecteurs électriques, tout en s'assurant que sa mise en œuvre répond aux défis spécifiques posés par les différents types de matériel roulant.
EN 50467:2011は、鉄道アプリケーションにおける車両用の電気コネクタに関する標準であり、その範囲は鉄道用ロールストックにおける電気コネクタの性能要件と試験方法を定義しています。この標準は、EN 61984:2001を最低性能要件として引き継ぎ、1,000 Vまでの定格電圧および1接触につき125 Aまでの定格電流、3 MHz未満の周波数で使用される単極および多極コネクタに必要な追加の条件、試験方法、性能要件を明示しています。 この標準の強みは、異なるロールストック技術におけるサービス条件の厳しさ、ロールストックの意図された使用、およびロールストックシステム内のコネクタの位置に基づいて、電気コネクタの適用レベルを識別する点にあります。これにより、鉄道分野での電気コネクタに対する標準化が進み、適切な安全性や信頼性を確保するための基盤が提供されています。 また、EN 50467:2011は、規格が電子機器の内部接続、すなわちプリント基板用のコネクタやラックアンドパネルコネクタには適用されないことを明確に定義しているため、標準の適用範囲が実用的であることも特筆すべき点です。このように、鉄道用のロールストックに関する電気コネクタの要件と試験方法が網羅的に示されていることから、業界全体の技術的理解向上に寄与しています。
EN 50467:2011 is a comprehensive European Standard specifically tailored for the railway applications sector, focusing on rolling stock electrical connectors. The scope of this standard is well-defined, retaining the established performance baseline set by EN 61984:2001 while extending the specifications to cover a broader range of connectors. It addresses both single-pole and multipole electrical connectors, emphasizing their performance under rated voltages up to 1,000 V and rated currents reaching 125 A per contact, with operational frequencies below 3 MHz. This makes the standard highly relevant for the design and implementation of robust electrical systems within various railway environments. One of the notable strengths of EN 50467:2011 is its detailed identification of application levels for electrical connectors. By considering the severity of service conditions specific to different rolling stock technologies, the intended use of the rolling stock, and the location of the connectors within the overall rolling stock system, the standard enables engineers to select and design connectors that are better suited to their operational needs. This targeted approach significantly enhances the reliability and safety of electrical connections in rolling stock, making it a crucial reference for manufacturers and operators alike. Furthermore, the standard is well-structured, providing clear test methods and performance requirements, ensuring that all stakeholders in the railway industry can implement and validate the necessary electrical connectors effectively. However, it is important to note that EN 50467:2011 does not cover internal connections of electronic devices, such as connectors for printed boards and rack-and-panel connectors, which maintains a clear boundary for its applicability and prevents any ambiguity regarding its use. In summary, EN 50467:2011 stands as a pivotal document within the railway applications field, enhancing the safety, performance, and reliability of electrical connectors in rolling stock through its comprehensive scope and focused requirements. Its relevance to contemporary railway technology underscores the importance of adherence to this standard in the ongoing development of safe and efficient rail systems.
SIST EN 50467:2012 문서는 전철 응용 분야에서의 전기 연결기의 요구 사항 및 시험 방법에 대한 유럽 표준으로, EN 61984:2001의 최소 성능 요구 사항을 유지합니다. 이 표준은 한극 및 다극 연결기에 대한 추가 용어, 시험 방법 및 성능 요구 사항을 규정하고 있으며, 정격 전압 1,000 V 이하, 정격 전류 125 A 이하의 접점 및 3 MHz 이하의 주파수를 사용하는 실내 및 실외 응용 분야에서 사용됩니다. 특히 이 표준은 철도 차량의 다양한 기술에서 서비스 조건의 심각성, 철도 차량의 의도된 사용, 그리고 연결기가 철도 시스템 내에서 차지하는 위치에 따른 전기 연결기의 적용 수준을 명확히 규명하고 있습니다. 이러한 명확한 지침은 표준의 강점을 잘 보여주며, 해당 전기 연결기가 철도 차량에 어떻게 적용되는지를 이해하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 또한, SIST EN 50467:2012 표준은 내부 전자 장치의 연결, 예를 들어 인쇄 회로용 연결기나 랙-앤-패널 연결기에는 적용되지 않는 점도 강조하고 있습니다. 이는 사용자에게 명확한 적합 범위를 제공하여, 안전하고 효율적인 연결기 사용을 보장함으로써, 철도 차량의 전기 시스템이 안정적으로 작동할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 이러한 측면에서 이 표준은 철도 응용 분야에서의 연결기 표준화의 중요성을 더욱 부각시키며, 철도 산업 종사자들에게 필수적인 지침서로 자리잡고 있습니다.
Die Norm EN 50467:2011 befasst sich mit den Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für elektrische Steckverbinder im Schienenfahrzeugbereich und ist von großer Relevanz für die Sicherheit und Effizienz des Schienenverkehrs. Diese europäische Norm bleibt bei den Mindestanforderungen an die Leistung von elektrischen Steckverbindern für Schienenfahrzeuge bei der Norm EN 61984:2001. Sie bietet somit eine solide Grundlage und stellt zusätzlich spezifische Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden für sowohl einpolige als auch mehrpolige Steckverbinder mit Nennspannungen bis zu 1.000 V und Nennströmen bis zu 125 A pro Kontakt zur Verfügung. Ein wesentlicher Vorteil der EN 50467:2011 ist die klare Definition von Anwendungsbereichen für elektrische Steckverbinder. Die Norm berücksichtigt dabei verschiedene Einflussfaktoren, wie die Schwere der Betriebsbedingungen in verschiedenen Technologien des Schienenfahrzeugs, die beabsichtigte Nutzung des Schienenfahrzeugs und die Position des Steckverbinders im System des Schienenfahrzeugs. Diese differenzierte Herangehensweise ermöglicht eine gezielte Anwendung der Norm, wodurch die Leistungsfähigkeit und die Sicherheit der Schienenfahrzeuge entscheidend verbessert werden können. Zudem behandelt die Norm auch die Prüfmethoden und Leistungsanforderungen, was sicherstellt, dass die Steckverbinder auch unter realistischen Bedingungen zuverlässig arbeiten. Während die Norm klare Vorgaben und Anforderungen enthält, ist sie nicht auf interne Verbindungen elektronischer Geräte anwendbar, wie z.B. Steckverbinder für Leiterplatten oder Rack-and-Panel-Steckverbinder. Dies ist wichtig, um den Umfang der Norm präzise zu definieren und Missverständnisse zu vermeiden. Insgesamt bietet die EN 50467:2011 eine umfassende und detaillierte Grundlage für die Entwicklung und Prüfung von elektrischen Steckverbindern im Schienenfahrzeugsektor, was ihre Relevanz für Hersteller und Betreiber von Schienenfahrzeugen unterstreicht. Die Norm stellt sicher, dass die verwendeten Komponenten hohen Sicherheits- und Leistungsstandards entsprechen, was zu einer höheren Zuverlässigkeit des Schienenverkehrs beiträgt.
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