BS EN 61373:2010

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6.5 Measuring tolerances

The vibration tolerances shall conform to 4.3 of IEC 60068-2-64.

6.6 Recovery

The initial and final measurements shall be taken under the same conditions (for example,
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temperature). In order to enable the equipment under test to attain the same conditions as
existed for the initial measurements, (if necessary) a period for recovery shall be allowed after
testing and before the final measurements are made.

7 Initial measurements and preconditioning

Before commencing any testing, the equipment shall be subjected to a performance test
according to 6.3.3. Where the nature of such testing is outside the physical capability of the
test house, the tests shall be conducted by the manufacturer who shall provide a statement
that the item under test conformed with the performance tests prior to the vibration and shock
testing identified in this standard. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer to define the
location of the measuring points which shall be clearly identified in the report.

Transfer functions shall be calculated from the random signals taken from the reference point
and measuring points, which shall be defined by the manufacturer. Where panels are removed
for examination or instrumentation, they shall be replaced during the testing.

The transfer functions shall be taken under the test conditions specified in Clause 8 for
categories 2 and 3 equipment and in Clause 9 for category 1 equipment.

The measurement shall aim to achieve a coherence of at least 0,9. If this is not possible, a
minimum of 120 spectral averages (or 240 statistical degrees of freedom for linear averaging)
shall be taken with 0 % overlap.

8 Functional random vibration test conditions

8.1 Test severity and frequency range

The equipment shall be tested with the relevant r.m.s. value and frequency range given in
Table 1. When the orientation at which the equipment will be installed is unclear or unknown,
the test shall be carried out in the three axes with the r.m.s. value given for the vertical axis.

Table 1 – Test severity and frequency range

for functional random vibration tests

Category Orientation RMS Frequency range

m/s2
1 Vertical 0,750
Class A Transverse 0,370 Figure 2
Body mounted Longitudinal 0,500
1 Vertical 1,01
Class B Transverse 0,450 Figure 3
Body mounted Longitudinal 0,700
2 Vertical 5,40
Bogie mounted Transverse 4,70 Figure 4
Longitudinal 2,50
3 Vertical 38,0
Axle mounted Transverse 34,0 Figure 5
Longitudinal 17,0
NOTE 1 These test values are intended to represent typical service values as highlighted in Annex A, and are the
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minimum test levels to be applied to the equipment under test for a full certification. Where actual measured data
exists the functional vibration test conditions listed above may be increased by using the method shown in Annex A
and the equations shown in Annex D.

NOTE 2 By using the method shown in Annex A and the equations shown in Annex D, actual measured data may
conduce to functional test values lower than the minimum test levels quoted in Table 1. These low functional test
values may be applied to the equipment under test with prior agreement between the manufacturer and the
customer. In such case the equipment tested cannot be fully certified against the requirements of this standard.
The equipment tested is partially certified (only validated for service conditions giving functional test values lower
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than or equal to those specified in the test report).

8.2 Duration of functional vibration tests

NOTE 1 The object of this test is to demonstrate that the equipment under test is unaffected by the applied test
levels which are representative of those expected in service.

NOTE 2 It is envisaged that these tests would not normally take less than 10 min.

The duration of the functional vibration test shall be sufficient to allow all the specified
functions to be completed.

8.3 Functioning during test

The functional tests agreed with the customer (see 6.3.2) shall be carried out during functional
random vibration testing.

9 Simulated long-life testing at increased random vibration levels

9.1 Test severity and frequency range

When the orientation at which the equipment will be installed is unclear or unknown, the
equipment shall be subjected to the vertical test levels of Table 2 in all three axes.

Table 2 – Test severity and frequency range

Category Orientation RMS Frequency range

5 h test period
m/s2
1 Vertical 4,25
Class A Transverse 2,09 Figure 2
Body mounted Longitudinal 2,83
1 Vertical 5,72
Class B Transverse 2,55 Figure 3
Body mounted Longitudinal 3,96
2 Vertical 30,6
Bogie mounted Transverse 26,6 Figure 4
Longitudinal 14,2
3 Vertical 144
Axle mounted Transverse 129 Figure 5
Longitudinal 64,3
NOTE If the functional test values are issued from actual measured data, the long life test values are obtained by
using the acceleration ratio calculated in Annex A.

9.2 Duration of accelerated vibration tests

All categories of equipment shall be subjected to a total conditioning time of 15 h. This shall
normally be divided into periods of 5 h conditioning in each of three mutually perpendicular
axes. If during the course of testing overheating of equipment is felt to be a problem, (i.e.
vibration of rubber parts, etc.) it is permissible to stop the tests for a period of time in order to
allow the equipment to recover. However, it must be noted that the total duration of 5 h
vibration shall be achieved. If tests are stopped then this shall be stated in the report.

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 NOTE 1 It is not necessary for equipment to function during this test.

NOTE 2 It is possible by prior agreement to reduce the amplitude of vibration. However, it is essential that the
duration of the test period be increased in accordance with the method shown in Annex A. This is not a preferred
option and should be limited to category 3 axle mounted equipment.

10 Shock testing conditions

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10.1 Pulse shape and tolerance

The equipment under test shall be subjected to a sequence of single half sine pulses each with
a nominal duration of D and a nominal peak amplitude of A conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 (see
Figure 7 for values of D and A).

The transverse acceleration shall not exceed 30 % of the peak acceleration of the nominal
pulse in the intended direction in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.

Figure 7 shows pulse shape and tolerance limits.

10.2 Velocity changes

The actual velocity change shall be within 15 % of the value corresponding to the nominal
pulse shown in Figure 7.

Where the velocity change is determined by integration of the actual pulse shown, it shall be
evaluated over the integration time interval shown in Figure 7.

10.3 Mounting

The equipment under test shall be connected to the test machine in accordance with 6.1.

10.4 Repetition rate

In order to allow the equipment under test to recover from any resonance effects sufficient time
shall be allowed to elapse between the application of shocks.

10.5 Test severity, pulse shape and direction

Values are given in Table 3.

Table 3 – Test severity, pulse shape and direction

Category Orientation Peak acceleration A Nominal duration D

m/s2 ms
1 Vertical 30 30
Class A and class B Transverse 30 30
Body mounted Longitudinal 50 30
2
Bogie mounted All 300 18

3
Axle mounted All 1 000 6

NOTE 1 See Figure 7 for pulse shape details.

NOTE 2 The heavy equipment, for which there is not test bench sufficiently sized to carry out the shock tests,
will be the subject of appropriate test conditions (reduction of the acceleration peak values), by prior agreement
between the manufacturer and the customer.