IEEE 1629 PDF

IEEE 1629 – IEEE Standard for Performance of DC Overhead Current Collectors for Rail Transit Vehicles

New IEEE Standard – Active.The general characteristics of pantographs that enable current collection from anoverhead contact system on light rail and heavy rail transit systems are described. Definitionspertinent to pantographs, including general definitions, specific pantograph terminology,pantograph components, pantograph dimensions, and operating characteristics are contained inthe standard.The operating requirements that need to be defined by the purchaser of pantographs are stated.In addition, standard dimensions for the collector head and contact strip, various pantographmechanical and operational requirements, environmental conditions, and maintainability anddocumentation requirements are specified. Various testing methodologies and requirements arealso included.