For those in the industry, obtaining the official PDF is essential. The standard is not freely downloadable in its official form due to copyright. However, it can be purchased directly from the IEC Webstore or through national member bodies (e.g., ANSI in the US, BSI in the UK). The current valid version is , priced around CHF 303-515 depending on the format. While the official PDF is behind a paywall, a draft version "11/30247723 DC" may sometimes be accessible.
The first edition of IEC 60571 was published in 1980, and since then, the standard has undergone several revisions. The most recent edition, IEC 60571:2015, was published on November 12, 2015. The standard has been developed to address the growing need for safety and reliability in railway electrical equipment and rolling stock. Iec 60571.pdf
IEC 60571 emphasizes reliability by design, not just testing: For those in the industry, obtaining the official
| Feature | IEC 60571 | EN 50155 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Global (IEC) | European (CENELEC) | | Content | Nearly identical to EN 50155 | Nearly identical to IEC 60571 | | Normative references | Global (ISO, IEC) | European (EN, HD) | | Market acceptance | Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle East | Europe, UK, some EU-aligned nations | The current valid version is , priced around
Electronic equipment must tolerate voltage interruptions, transients, and fluctuations: