BS EN 15876-1:2016

What is BS EN 15876-1 - EFC test suite structure and test purposes about?  

BS EN 15876-1 provides a basis for conformance tests for Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) equipment (onboard and roadside units) to support interoperability between different equipment supplied by different manufacturers. 

BS EN 15876-1 provides the necessary foundation for implementation of the interoperability requirements as stated in EN 15509: 

• The industry is provided with an easy-to-use toolbox for product assessment 
• Operators can easily assess conformity to EN 15509 and reference to the standard in tendering processes 
• Authorities and joint undertakings may reference the test standard when stating interoperability requirements 
• Certification organisations are given an effective tool for the certification of products. 

Who is BS EN 15876-1 - EFC test suite structure and test purposes for? 

BS EN 15876-1 on EFC test suite structure and test purposes is useful for: 

• Software companies/developers 
• The IT industry 
• Electronic fee collection system operators 
• Manufacturers of onboard and roadside equipment 

Why should you use BS EN 15876-1 - EFC test suite structure and test purposes?  

Electronic fee collection (EFC) standards provide technical support for agreements between stakeholders and form a foundation for interoperability between EFC systems. Overall the standardisation of EFC contributes to improving the circulation of goods, services and people in Europe. 

BS EN 15876-1 provides you with the test suite structure and the test purposes for conformity evaluation of onboard units and roadside equipment designed for compliance with the requirements set up in EN 15509.  

A test standard for evaluation of conformity of on-board and roadside equipment is a necessary element for coherent, practical and effective appraisal of products' compliance to EN 15509. 

BS EN 15876-1 guidelines help you for evaluation of on-board and roadside equipment to support interoperability between different equipment supplied by different manufacturers. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 15876-1:2016 supersedes BS EN 15876-1:2010+A1:2012. BS EN 15876-1:2016 includes some editorial and technical changes with respect to BS EN 15876-1:2010+A1:2012. These include: 

• Amendment of terms, in order to reflect harmonization of terms across electronic fee collection (EFC) standards 
• Addition of a new clause (i.e. Clause 5) on conformance 
• Amendments to reflect changes to the underlying base standard, with emphasis on backward compatibility with the first edition of this standard