IEC 62590:2019 en

IEC 62590 specifies the requirements for the performance of all fixed installations electronic power converters, using controllable and/or non-controllable electronic valves, intended for traction power supply. The devices can be controlled by means of current, voltage or light. Non-bistable devices are assumed to be operated in the switched mode. This document applies to fixed installations of the following electric traction systems:  - railways,  - guided mass transport systems such as: tramways, light rail systems, elevated and underground railways, mountain railways, trolleybusses. This document does not apply to:  - cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails,  - suspended cable cars,  - funicular railways. This document applies to diode rectifiers, controlled rectifiers, DC converters, inverters and frequency converters. The equipment covered in this document is the converter itself.