IEC 62486:2017规定了受电弓和架空接触线之间相互作用的要求，以实现互操作性。与上一版相比，此新版本包括以下重大技术变更: -已经阐明了AC和DC电力系统的上线特性以及集电器特性； -采用了具有受电弓头的单独弹簧部件的受电弓的要求； -国情已列入形成性附件。

IEC 62486:2017 specifies requirements for the interaction between pantographs and overhead contact lines, to achieve interoperability. This new edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- the upper line properties for both AC and DC power systems as well as the current collector characteristics have been clarified;
- the requirements for pantograph with individually spring parts of the pantograph head were taken;
- national conditions have been included in formative annexes.