This part of IEC 60494 specifies the general assembly characteristics which are to be applied to pantographs@ to enable current collection from the overhead contact line system. It also specifies the tests the pantographs have to perform@ excluding insulators. This Standard is not applicable to pantograph dielectric tests@ which are to be performed on the pantograph installed on the vehicle roof. If no other requirement is agreed between customer and supplier@ insulation coordination according to IEC 62497-1 may be used. This Standard is not applicable to pantographs used on isolated metros and light rail systems. These pantographs are considered in IEC 60494-2.
IEC 60494-1:2013 history
2013IEC 60494-1:2013 Rolling stock - Pantographs - Characteristics and tests - Part 1: Pantographs for main line vehicles
2002IEC 60494-1:2002 Railway applications - Rolling stock; Pantographs; Characteristics and tests - Part 1: Pantographs for mainline vehicles