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Research Laboratory

The Signal Cert research laboratory began operations in March 2014, based on the former Movares Polska laboratory.

The laboratory's mission is to conduct research impartially and reliably, based on independence and the high quality of services offered.

Compliance with standards

Research work is carried out in accordance with applicable European standards in the field of rail transport control equipment and systems (EN 5012x) and with the European Rules of Conformity for the assessment of products and equipment in the field of rail transport.

Experience

The many years of experience of the laboratory staff enable a professional approach to modern rail transport control devices and systems, covering both trackside infrastructure (switch drives) and computer systems for remote traffic control and management, train control, as well as modern station and line blocking systems.

Research opportunities

The scope of the laboratory's accreditation includes:

technical testing:

  • Electrical insulation
  • Resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMC)
  • Durability and resistance to various climatic conditions
  • Forces

functional and safety tests of systems and devices:

  • Station systems
  • Line blocking
  • Crossing signals
  • Remote control and monitoring
  • Train operation
  • Traffic safety at railway crossings
  • Track and turnout vacancy monitoring
  • Used television intended for railway traffic management
  • Railway signaling
  • Devices for adjusting or controlling movable elements of railway turnouts
  • Track-vehicle interaction devices, except European Train Control System (ETCS) balises
  • Interfaces of the above-mentioned systems and devices

Functional and safety tests are performed both in the laboratory and in the field.

The scope of the Laboratory's accreditation is also available on the website of the Polish Centre for Accreditation(no AB 516).

In addition to the above-mentioned accredited tests, the Laboratory conducts various types of non-accredited tests.:

  • Electrical tests
  • Weight and dimension measurements
  • Light intensity tests
  • Acoustic tests
  • ACD immunity tests to uniform steady-state fields
  • ACD immunity tests to periodic interference
  • Tests to determine ACD immunity to non-uniform fields within a band
  • Traction current immunity tests
  • Housing protection level tests

The process of performing all the above tests is consistent with the requirements of the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018-02 standard.

The current list of accredited and non-accredited testing procedures (as of 20/05/2026) is available here.