IEC 62848-2:2019
Railway applications - DC surge arresters and voltage limiting devices - Part 2: Voltage limiting devices
Abstract
IEC 62848-2:2019 applies to Voltage Limiting Devices (VLDs) to be applied in DC traction systems in order to comply with protective provisions against electric shock from DC, and combined AC – DC voltages, in accordance with the IEC 62128 series, taking into account stray current provisions.
VLDs operate in such a way as to connect the track return circuit of DC railway systems to the earthing system or to conductive parts within the overhead contact line zone or current collector zone.
VLDs operate in such a way as to connect the track return circuit of DC railway systems to the earthing system or to conductive parts within the overhead contact line zone or current collector zone.
Additional information
Publication type | International Standard |
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Publication date | 2019-06-18 |
Edition | 1.0 |
Available language(s) | English |
TC/SC | TC 9 - Electrical equipment and systems for railwaysrss |
ICS | 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general |
Stability date | 2028 |
Pages | 34 |
File size | 1252 KB |
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