This Standard provides requirements and recommendations for the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of axle counters systems in safety critical applications.
The scope of this Standard includes the following:
- Design
- Network and operational requirements.
- Track maintenance considerations.
- Testing and maintenance requirements.
Where the safety requirements of an axle counter system do not require a SIL 4 rating this Standard may be adopted in part or in full if appropriate to do so.
