MT 60310 - TC 9/MT 60310

IEC 60310:2026 specifies the terms and definitions, classification, service conditions, characteristics and test methods for transformers and inductors on board rolling stock. This document is applicable to traction and auxiliary power transformers installed on board rolling stock and to the various types of power inductors inserted in the traction and auxiliary circuits of rolling stock, of dry or liquid-immersed design. This document is also applicable to the traction transformers of three-phase AC line-side powered vehicles and to the transformers inserted in the single-phase or polyphase auxiliary circuits of vehicles, after agreement between purchaser and manufacturer. This document does not apply to instrument transformers, transformers of a rated output below 1 kVA single-phase or 5 kVA poly-phase, and inductors of a rated output below 1 kVAR single-phase or 5 kVAR poly-phase on board rolling stock. This document does not cover accessories such as tap changers, resistors, heat exchangers, fans, etc., intended for mounting on transformers or inductors, which are tested separately according to the relevant rules. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) typical circuits for transformer and inductors are added;
b) letter symbols for cooling methods are added;
c) dielectric test table is modified;
d) subclauses for the tests of transformers and inductors are restructured;
e) temperature test for dry type transformer and dry type inductors are separated in different subclauses;
f) requirements for shock and vibration tests are updated according to IEC 61373:20.

IEC 60310:2016 applies to traction and auxiliary power transformers installed on board rolling stock and to the various types of power inductors inserted in the traction and auxiliary circuits of rolling stock, of dry or liquid-immersed design. This standard can also be applied, after agreement between purchaser and manufacturer, to the traction transformers of three-phase AC line-side powered vehicles and to the transformers inserted in the single-phase or poly-phase auxiliary circuits of vehicles, except instrument transformers and transformers of a rated output below 1 kVA single-phase or 5 kVA poly-phase. This new edition takes into account the new generic railway standards, more specifically general service conditions referring to IEC 62498-1 and shock and vibration considerations referring to IEC 61373. It also includes the following significant technical changes with regard to the previous edition:
- temperature limits;
- temperature-rise test;
- dielectric tests;
- partial discharge test;
- inductance measurement methods;
- voltage between terminals withstand test, etc.
The contents of the corrigendum of February 2018 have been included in this copy.