PD CLC/TR 50459-7:2007

This standard PD CLC/TR 50459-7:2007 Railway applications. Communication, signalling and processing systems. European rail traffic management system. Driver-machine interface is classified in these ICS categories:

• 45.020 Railway engineering in general
• 13.180 Ergonomics
• 03.220.30 Transport by rail
• 35.240.60 IT applications in transport and trade
• 45.060.01 Railway rolling stock in general

The scope of this Technical Report is to define the ERTMS DMI in STM mode for each system include in Annex B of STI CC.

This Technical Report defines the ergonomics for the Specific Transmission Module integrated in the Driver-Machine Interface (DMI) for the ERTMS/ETCS Train Control System, and for the integrated ERTMS/GSM-R Train Control and Train Radio Systems.

The ergonomics covers the

• general arrangements (dialogue structure, sequences, layout philosophy, colour philosophy),

• symbols,

• audible information, and

• data entry arrangements.

The reasons for defining the ergonomics of the DMI are as follows:

1. Achieving harmonised and coherent presentation for ERTMS/ETCS and STM information. Given the large number of STM’s requiring the use the ERTMS/ETCS DMI, only a harmonised approach is feasible.

2. Defining Driver-Machine Interface ergonomics that is compatible with agreed interoperable ERTMS specifications.

3. To reduce the risk of incorrect operation by a driver working with different trains fitted with ERTMS/ETCS.

4. Facilitating train operation with a unified ergonomics, hence reducing the cost of driver training. This Technical Report is applicable on all trains fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS.