brake, ECP, railcar, train, interoperability, test

Summary

This standard identifies the minimum tests for the demonstration of interoperability between suppliers at a vehicle level for ECP brake systems in service on passenger train equipment. It is not the intent of this test procedure to verify that a supplier complies with all the requirements of APTA. This test procedure will validate only that the SUPPLIER-A and SUPPLIER-B systems are functionally interoperable between locomotives and cars equipped with SUPPLIER-A or SUPPLIER-B ECP equipment. The scope of the tests will include ECP mode. Any new supplier will need to qualify with all previously approved (conditionally approved) suppliers’ equipment.