scope:

Applies to all electronic equipment for control, regulation, protection, supply, etc. installed on rail vehicles and associated with - either the accumulator battery of the vehicle; - or a low-voltage power supply source with or without a direct connection to the contact system (transformer, potentiometer devices, auxiliary supply) with the exception of electronic power circuits, which conform to IEC 61287-1. This standard covers the conditions of operation, design, construction, and testing of electronic equipment, as well as basic hardware and software requirements considered necessary for competent, reliable equipment. Additional requirements in other standard or individual specifications may complement this standard, it they are justified.