IEEE 1628 for Transit Overhead Contact Systems Approved
September 8, 2009 // Published as a news service by IHS
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved IEEE 1628 - Recommended Practice for Maintenance for DC Overhead Contact Systems for Transit Systems.
The standard provides guidance for start-up systems in developing manuals, methods, practices and procedures for the maintenance of their overhead contact system (OCS).
It can also be used by the maintenance organizations of existing systems to amplify or refine their existing practices.
In addition, the standard provides general recommendations for performing maintenance work on DC OCS for transit systems.
These recommendations are based on engineering principles, engineering safety considerations and field experience by many transit agencies, according to the IEEE.
The standard includes technical explanations to cover certain testing of tools and equipment, field maintenance and care of tools and equipment, work methods for the maintenance of the OCS and recommended safety practices and procedures for persons working in the vicinity of energized lines.
IEEE 1628 was sponsored by the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society.
Source: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA).