BS EN 62580-1:2016+A11:2017

What is BS EN 62580‑1 - Architecture for On-board multimedia and telematic subsystems about?  

BS EN 62580 discusses on-board multimedia and telematics subsystems for railways. BS EN 62580‑1 provides the general architecture for on-board multimedia and telematic subsystems to standardize these systems. 

BS EN 62580‑1 is the first part of a multi-part series that layouts the general architecture of the On-board Multimedia and telematic Subsystem, which includes four categories of multimedia and telematics subsystems identified as: 

• Video surveillance/CCTV 
• Driver and crew orientated services 
• Passenger orientated services 
• Train operator and maintainer orientated services 

BS EN 62580‑1 establishes the boundary between the OMTS and the on-board communication system, as described by the IEC 61375 series 

• The methodology to describe an OMTS in terms of the abstract model 
• The general principles and the basic requirements to specify the services provided/needed by each category 
• The approach to ensure interoperability between services 

BS EN 62580‑1 applies to any type of train, e.g. open trains, multiple unit trains, and closed trains. 

Note: The general architecture provides a common basis for the application categories defined in part 2 and possible future parts of this series of standards. Consequently, the approach is homogeneous for all multimedia and telematics subsystems addressed by BS EN 62580‑1. 

Who is BS EN 62580‑1 - Architecture for On-board multimedia and telematic subsystems for? 

BS EN 62580‑1 on architecture for on-board multimedia and telematic subsystems is useful for: 

• On-board multimedia and telematic subsystems manufacturers 
• Test centers  
• Operator and maintainer orientated services provider 
• Regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS EN 62580‑1 - Architecture for On-board multimedia and telematic subsystems? 

OMTSs installed in the same vehicle (consist of) communicate by means of the consist network. OMTSs, installed in different vehicles (consist) in the same train, communicate using the train network is likely that each OMTS exchanges information with applications installed on-ground using a wireless communication gateway. 

BS EN 62580‑1 provide guidelines on: 

• OMTS classification 
• functional breakdown structuring 
• system breakdown structuring 
• formal specification of an OMTS 

This assists to standardise on-board multimedia and telematic subsystems for railways.  

In addition, with compliance and obedience of BS EN 62580‑1, you can put surveillance over situations that can create hazards and will minimize hazards for train operator and maintainer orientated services providers.