Division 4.2.9 ETCS-ID Management

This Basic Parameter concerns the unique ETCS-identities for equipment in track-side and on-board assemblies. The requirements are specified in Annex A, index 23. The allocation of variables is defined in Annex A, index 53.

Suppliers of on-board Control-Command equipment are responsible for the management of unique identities within the allocated range as defined in Annex A, index 53. Rolling Stock keepers shall provide a management system that controls and manages the identities during the life-cycle of the assembly.

In Annex A, index 53 Member States are allocated ranges of identities. Member States are responsible for the management of allocation of these ranges to the contracting entities in their State.

Contracting entities of track-side assemblies are responsible for the management of unique identities within their allocated range. The infrastructure manager shall provide a management system that controls and manages the identities during the life-cycle of the assembly.