RDSO Testing: RDSO Railway Specifications
NABL accredited testing of RDSO railway specifications to RDSO: 27 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | RDSO |
|---|---|
| Covers | Electrical, electronic and other items; LED based Luminaire for Passenger Coaches |
| Accredited tests | 27 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| Category | Environmental & Reliability Testing |
RDSO tests we offer
Electrical, electronic and other items
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burn in test on PCB Controller card for 45 Hours | RDSO specification ELRS/SPEC/S1/0015 |
| 2 | Endurance test | Clause No. 8 (xx) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 3 | Environmental tests | Clause No. 8 (xvii) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 4 | Fire retardant test | Clause No. 8 (xiv) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 5 | HV Test | Clause 8 (v) RDSO specification :RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 6 | Insulation Resistance Test | Clause 8 (iv) RDSO specification :RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 7 | Lux measurement | Clause No. 8 (xiii) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 8 | Over voltage protection | Clause No. 8 (vi) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 9 | Ra (colour rendering index) measurement test | Clause No. 8 (xii) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 10 | Resistance to Humidity Test | Clause 8 (iii) RDSO specification :RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 11 | Reverse polarity | Clause No. 8 (x) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 12 | Safety test | Clause No. 8 (xxi) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 13 | Short circuit protection | Clause No. 8 (viii) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 14 | Surge protection | Clause No. 8 (ix) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 15 | Temperature Rise test | Clause No. 8 (xi) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 16 | Test for IP65 protection | Clause No. 8 (xv) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 17 | Vibration and shock | Clause No. 8 (xvi) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 18 | Visual and dimensional check | Clause No. 8 (i) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
| 19 | Wattage measurement | Clause No. 8 (vii) RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (REV-1) |
LED based Luminaire for Passenger Coaches
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damp Heat Test | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xvii)) |
| 2 | Dry Heat Test | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xvii)) |
| 3 | Temperature Rise Test | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xi)) |
| 4 | Test for IP 65 Protection | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xv)) |
| 5 | Test in Corrosive Atmosphere | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xvii)) |
| 6 | Colour Rendering Index (Ra) Measurement Test | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xii)), IEC 60081 (Annex D) |
| 7 | Life Test | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xviii)) |
| 8 | Lux Measurement | RDSO/PE/SPEC/TL/0091-2 016 (Rev. 1) (Clause 8 (xiii)) |
How RDSO testing works
- Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which RDSO tests are NABL accredited?
All 27 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of RDSO shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Is the RDSO test report accepted outside India?
NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.
How many samples are needed for RDSO testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of RDSO?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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See the NABL testing service for how we work. Tests listed are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025).
Not sure which certification your product needs?
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