BS EN 61375-2-1:2012 PDF

What is BS EN 61375-2-1 - Wire train bus (WTB) about?

BS EN 61375 is a European standard that discusses train communication networks (TCN) for electronic railway equipment. BS EN 61375-2-1 is the first subpart of the second part of a multi-part series that applies to data communication in Open Trains, I.e. it covers data communication between consists of the said open trains and data communication within the said open trains to ensure proper protocols and network management for wire train buses (WTB). The applicability of BS EN 61375-2-1 to the train communication bus (WTB) allows for interoperability of individual consists within Open Trains in international traffic. The data communication bus inside consists of (e.g., MVB) is given as recommended solution to cope with the said TCN. In any case, proof of compatibility between WTB and a proposed consist network will have to be brought by the supplier. BS EN 61375-2-1 may additionally apply to closed trains and multiple-unit trains when so agreed between purchaser and supplier. Note: Road vehicles such as buses and trolleybuses are not considered under BS EN 61375-2-1 .

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