1 Scope
This European Standard provides a system for the identification and presentation of
information about the ILU. The identification system is intended for general application, for example in documentation,
control and communication (including automatic data processing systems), as well as
for display on the ILU and other non ISO containers (i.e. which dimensions and testing parameters differ
from those defined by the applicable ISO standards) used in European transport.
The methods of displaying identification and specific other data (including operational
data) on the ILU by means of permanent marks are included.
This European Standard specifies:
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a) an ILU identification system with an associated system for verifying the accuracy of its
use, having mandatory marks for the presentation of the identification system for
visual interpretation;
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b) a coding system for data on ILU size, with corresponding marks for their display;
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c) mandatory operational marks;
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d) physical presentation of the marks on the ILU.
This part of the European Standard prescribes the system of operational data for the
codification of the semi- trailer. The codification assigns a maximum profile for
the cover area available at the rail tracks to the semi- trailer in order to enable
the selection of those rail tracks on which these semi-trailers can be transported
without any danger.
This part of the European Standard prescribes furthermore the additional operational
markings, which are necessary for railway operation.
This European Standard does not cover temporary operational marks of any kind, permanent
marks, data plates, etc. which may be required by intergovernmental agreements, national
legislation or non-governmental organisations other than CEN.
NOTE Some of the major international conventions whose container-marking requirements are
not covered in this European Standard are as follows:
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– International Convention for Safe Containers (UN/IMO 1992);
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– Customs Convention on Containers 1956 and 1972;
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– Customs Convention on International Movement of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR-Convention)
1959 and 1975.
It should not be assumed that this list is exhaustive.