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  • Page 2 PROTECTION, STORAGE, SHIPMENT, UNPACKING, DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS General Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Subsea SpecTRON 5 product. The information that follows is an overview of the protection, storage, shipment, unpacking, deployment and maintenance instructions for Siemens Subsea SpecTRON products.
  • Page 3 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 4.1 – Corrected typo to refer to figures 4 & 5. 7.1.1 – Added information regarding unmated plugs in seawater. 7.1.1 – Clarified 28 days exposure time to Receptacles only. Rev 4 Front cover updated 07-03-14 M.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    STORAGE ....................12 SHORT TERM STORAGE ................. 12 LONG TERM STORAGE ................12 DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE ............13 SpecTRON 5 ..................... 13 MANUALLY MATING/ DE-MATING ROV CONNECTORS ....... 20 MATING PROCEDURE ................20 DE-MATING PROCEDURE ............... 22 INSTALLATION ..................23 10.1...

  • Page 5: Scope

    SpecTRON 5 ROV Receptacles • SpecTRON 5 Penetrators • SpecTRON 5 ROV Dummy Connectors (Plugs & Receptacles) • SpecTRON 5 ROV Parking Receptacle Any information, records or Health and Safety feedback that needs to be detailed, can be recorded in the punch list at the rear of the document 2.

  • Page 6: Specification

    Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 3. SPECIFICATION The following is a basic specification for SpecTRON 5 connectors. Actual product may vary. Please refer to product specific data sheet or Project specific Design Input Document for more detailed information. 3.1 ELECTRICAL Rated Voltage: 2.9/5(5.8)kV or 3.6/6(7.2)kV...

  • Page 7: Marking

    Plug and Receptacle. Marking is typically by laser etching. Harnesses are also marked with the Siemens Subsea part number and unique serial number for the harness as shown in Figure 2. Client and project specific information is also usually added to these labels.

  • Page 8: Protection, Handling And Shipment

    1m whilst in packaging. Figure 3 shows how a SpecTRON 5 harness is packaged. The connectors on either end of the harness have a transportation cap fitted and are surrounded in bubble wrap. The base of the shipping crate is lined with protective packaging and the harness is positioned so that the hose can be coiled without kinking.

  • Page 9: Lifting Of Jumpers & Connectors

    Figure 3 – Packaging 5.1 LIFTING OF JUMPERS & CONNECTORS SpecTRON 5 harnesses typically weigh in excess of 30 kg and hence should not be manually handled. Refer to the specific harness drawing for weight and length details. The connectors can be safely slung around the locations shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5.
  • Page 10 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 Affix suitable lifting eye SPO = M12 x 20mm max API = M16 x 25mm max API or SPO Penetrators Figure 5 - Recommended lift positions - Penetrators Dummy, or parking connectors weigh less than 15 kg and can be lifted by hand, however correct lifting practice should be observed at all times.

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    6.1 PROTECTIVE CAPS All SpecTRON 5 Connectors/Penetrators come supplied with a protective cap. These can either be dust caps, protective caps or IP caps (Ingress Protection caps). Dust caps (typically yellow in colour) can be simply removed by twisting or pulling them off.
  • Page 12 6.1.3 Penetrator Cap Penetrator caps would usually be removed by Siemens Subsea site engineers during the termination of the Penetrator to the module. It is recommended that only trained personnel remove Penetrator caps though details are provided here for information only.

  • Page 13: Storage

    Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 7. STORAGE 7.1 SHORT TERM STORAGE Prior to installation, the connectors are sensitive to environments where grit and dirt are present. To prevent ingress of the above, they should be stored in a clean dry area and be protected by bubble wrap or similar wrapping material.

  • Page 14: Deployment & Maintenance

    Figure 9 – SpecTRON 5 Power Connectors. 8.1.1 General SpecTRON The SpecTRON 5 range of Power connectors has been developed for long term reliable high power control system applications associated with offshore installations. The underwater mateable capacity of these connectors is achieved using pressure compensated electrical inserts employing the CE principle.
  • Page 15 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 NOTE: 28 DAYS IS THE MAXIMUM CUMMULATIVE ALLOWABLE EXPOSURE OF UNPROTECTED CONTACT PINS (RECEPTACLE CONECTORS ONLY) TO SEAWATER OVER THE LIFE OF THE CONNECTOR. THIS ONLY APPLIES WITH POWER OFF. The appropriate test connector must always be used to make electrical contact during testing. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should a foreign object (such as a screwdriver, test probe, or crocodile clip) be used as a test connection as this could damage the seals and insulation.
  • Page 16 Rev. 09 8.1.4 Removal of Marine Growth and Calcareous Deposits To remove calcite growth from Siemens Subsea connectors, a solution of 50% Citric Acid is recommended. All Seawater exposed elastomeric materials in Siemens Subsea connectors have been fully tested against 50% Citric Acid and are compatible for a duration of 1 hour. In addition, the thermoplastic materials have good resistance to Citric Acid.
  • Page 17 Stainless steel 316L (UNS S31603) connectors must be connected to the CP (Cathodic Protection) system at all times. Siemens recommends that Super Duplex stainless steel (UNS S32550) connectors are isolated from the CP system to reduce the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement.
  • Page 18 There are two types of mating indicator employed on the SpecTRON 5 ROV connectors. Refer to connector datasheet or outline drawing in the documentation pack to determine which connector type you have.
  • Page 19 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 Figure 11 – Type 1 Mating check - Connectors fully mated. Note small gap between flanges. CONTROLLED COPY...
  • Page 20 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 Figure 12 – Type 2 Mating check - Connectors fully mated. Note alignment of black markers on Plug & Receptacle. The thinner marker of the Plug should fall within the wider marker on the Receptacle Cone. CONTROLLED COPY...

  • Page 21: Manually Mating/ De-Mating Rov Connectors

    Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 9. MANUALLY MATING/ DE-MATING ROV CONNECTORS This section summarises the procedure that a diver would need to follow in order to mate/de-mate the ROV connectors manually (as opposed to mating/de-mating using an ROV). 9.1 MATING PROCEDURE Prior to commencing the mating of the connector pair it is assumed that the Receptacle connector is mounted in its associated mounting plate, and that the Plug connector is in the near vicinity.
  • Page 22 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 The operator should now get into a comfortable position, square on, ready to fully mate the connectors. In position, the connector should be at chest height, with grab bars or other provided interfaces on the mounting structure being within easy reach. Whilst using the grab bars or other mechanism to brace himself (i.e.

  • Page 23: Mating Procedure

    Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 Figure 16 - Connectors fully mated. Note small gap between flanges when fully mated. 9.2 DE-MATING PROCEDURE Prior to commencing the de-mating of the connector pair it is assumed that the Receptacle connector is mounted in its associated structure, and a Plug connector is mated to it. The operator should brace himself using the grab bars or other provided interfaces, and ensure the connector is at chest height.

  • Page 24: Installation

    The cable is not fixed and can move within the hose volume, testing by Siemens Energy has shown that the three conductors lay next to each other at the bottom of the hose in direct contact with the hose inside diameter.

  • Page 25: Hose Management, Routing And Support

    Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 10.3 HOSE MANAGEMENT, ROUTING AND SUPPORT Hose should be routed in a manner to avoid bending beyond the MBR or kinking of the hose (refer to section 3.3 for Minimum Bend Radius of Hose). The weight of hose in air will vary from that in water (refer to section 3.3 for weights in air and water).
  • Page 26 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 Figure 20-Incorrect routing (hose deformed over “sharp” edge- AquaTRON 200 Hose) Figure 21-Incorrect routing (hose deformed over “sharp” edge- Gorilla 1.5” Hose) CONTROLLED COPY...
  • Page 27 Figure 22-Immediate U shape routing Figure 23-Hose kink due to acute angle and weight application Siemens recommends the use of “formers” to avoid exceeding the MBR of the hose when exiting the connector or passing over acute angled surfaces (through or around structures).
  • Page 28 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 10.3.1 FORMERS Detailed below are some recommended shapes of former that may be utilised to aid routing of hose during SIT or structure routing (deployment). Recommended Former Design Figure 24- Plate Former Figure 25- ‘U’ Former Figure 26- ‘L’...
  • Page 29 Figure 27-Permanent fixed ‘U’ former Clamping Siemens Subsea recommends that rubber inlayed plastic clamps are used to secure the hose (such as a Stauff pipe clamps with the correct inside diameter, refer to section 3.3 for hose diameters). Careful consideration should be given to the placement of the first clamp on a compliant mount connector so as not to restrict the compliancy of the connector or impart stresses into the hose and cable.
  • Page 30 The image shows how the hose may be self supported by the use of Stauff clamps mounted to the connector body. If a system similar to Figure 30 is to be employed then Siemens Technical must be consulted to assess the impact on the connectors and their terminations.
  • Page 31 Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 During SIT the hose termination has significant weight (refer to section 3.3 for hose weights) and efforts should be made to avoid hanging of this weight from the connector termination itself. This could also be combated by providing a temporary elevated floor for SIT via the use equipment such as scaffolding, scissor lifts and ladders etc or alternatively a fabricated stand with a former attached.

  • Page 32: Information & Notes / Health & Safety Feedback

    Page Document Number: 0072 Rev. 09 11. INFORMATION & NOTES / HEALTH & SAFETY FEEDBACK DATE DESCRIPTION CONTROLLED COPY...

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