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1 W. Barrett

M. Simmonds

27/03/13

First Issue

S. Roberts

D. Church

22/07/2013

Section 2.3.1 - Outside Pressurised Diameter for AquaTRON 200 added to document.

Section 7.4 - Figure 14 updated to show up to date Receptacle Shroud.

W. Barrett

S. Spencer

23/08/2013

Section 7.1 – Amended 60 day exposure time to be only applicable from Jan 2013. 30 days before this date.

A. Plinston

J. Ronald

28/02/2014

Section 4.1 - Slinging instruction added for ROV connectors with locking mechanism.

mate procedure added for ROV connectors with locking

Mate procedures added for connectors with locking

New Corporate cover added.

J. Ronald

W. Barrett

14/05/2014

Section 2 – Health and Safety notes added with contact email address. Added Section 12 – Information & Notes / Health & Safety Feedback.

M. Gretton

B. Leach

04/06/2014

Section 2 – Health and Safety note added for Receptacle connectors.

S. Roberts

P. Edmondson

15/07/2014

Section 5 – Note added to ensure hose is protected from direct sunlight to avoid the maximum temperature being exceeded.

T. Tioffo

K. Higgs

17/07/2017

Updated visual representations

Section 8.4 - Note added for flushing port adaptor.

PRODUCTS – OPERATIONS

SIEMENS SpecTRON 8 PRODUCTS -

PROTECTION, STORAGE, SHIPMENT, UNPACKING,

DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

General

Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Subsea SpecTRON 8 product. The information that follows is an overview of the protection, storage, shipment, unpacking, deployment and maintenance instructions for Siemens Subsea SpecTRON products.

Siemens Subsea recommends the termination of all equipment must only be undertaken by suitably trained and qualified personnel.

Revision Control:

Section 2.3.2 - Details of AquaTRON 50 added to Operations Manual. Section 2.3.3 - Details of internal cables added Section 4 - Minimum Bend Radius of AquaTRON 50 added to document.

Section 7.4 - Figure 14 updated to show connectors with locking mechanism. Section 7.6 - Figure 17 updated to show connectors with locking mechanism. Section 7.6 - Figures 18 & 19 added showing 3 finger jaw for fishtail ROV handle Section 8.3 & 8.4 - Mate & De-mate procedures added for ROV connectors with locking mechanism. Section 8.7 – Emergency Demechanism. Section 8 - Figures 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 added Section 9 - Manual Mate & Demechanism. Section 9 - Figures 30 & 31 added

Section 5.1 - Note added for lifting precaution over coating components.

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J. Keith

D. Church

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Document tracked changes removed.

T. Archer

D. Church

23/02/2018

Correcting Figure Numbers, Adding optional packaging section

D. Brown

S. Fitton

23/01/2019

Section 1 – Note added to include the Dual Penetrator as an included connector type.

Assembly.

S.Hargreaves

M.Earnshaw

04/07/2019

Section 3.3.1 - Updated Hose weight to match current calculated weight Section 8.6 - Added in weight restrictions for EFLs

S.Hargreaves

M.Earnshaw

12/09/2019

Section 5.1 - Figure 8 updated to include central slinging position on the Dual Penetrator

Document header revision corrected.

Section 5.1 – Figure 8 added for the recommended lifting positions for the Dual Penetrator

Assembly and added note about inboard termination. Updated whole document to latest Siemens template format. Section 3.3.3 – Added cable OD, MBR, Weight in Air and Weight in Water for both 35mm and 4mm Created Section 3.3.4 to include test connector cable information. Changed Rev 12 Sections 10.2, 10.3, 10.5 and 10.6 into sub sections of 10.1 and 10.2 as

10.1 and 10.2 didn’t have any content underneath their titles. Created Section 11 to describe connection points etc. for test connectors. Section 5.1 Figures 4, 5, 6 & 7 – Corrected positions of arrows. Document Control Page – Removed Tronic reference and replaced with Siemens.

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Contents

1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................. 2

2. HEALTH & SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 2

3. SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................................................. 3

3.1 ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL ...................................................................................................................... 3

3.3 HOSE & CABLE ........................................................................................................................... 3

4. MARKING ........................................................................................................................................ 5

5. PROTECTION, HANDLING AND SHIPMENT ................................................................................. 6

5.1 LIFTING OF JUMPERS & CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 7

6. UNPACKING .................................................................................................................................. 11

6.1 PROTECTIVE CAPS ................................................................................................................. 11

7. STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 15

8. DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 15

8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 15

8.2 PROTECTION OF RECEPTACLE CONTACT PINS ................................................................. 16

8.3 OVER CURRENT CAPACITY.................................................................................................... 16

8.4 REMOVAL OF MARINE GROWTH AND CALCAREOUS DEPOSITS ...................................... 17

8.5 STAB PLATE CONNECTORS ................................................................................................... 19

8.6 ROV CONNECTORS ................................................................................................................. 20

9. ROV MATE / DE-MATE PROCEDUREs ....................................................................................... 23

9.1 ROV MATING PROCEDURE..................................................................................................... 23

9.2 ALIGNMENT AND MATING PROCEDURE – CONNECTORS WITHOUT LOCKING

MECHANISM ............................................................................................................................. 23

9.3 ALIGNMENT AND MATING PROCEDURE – CONNECTORS WITH LOCKING

MECHANISM ............................................................................................................................. 27

9.4 ROV DE-MATING PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 29

9.5 DE-MATING PROCEDURE - CONNECTORS WITHOUT LOCKING MECHANISM ................. 29

9.6 DE-MATING PROCEDURE - CONNECTORS WITH LOCKING MECHANISM ........................ 29

9.7 EMERGENCY DE-MATE PROCEDURE – CONNECTORS WITH LOCKING

MECHANISM ONLY .................................................................................................................. 31

10. MANUAL MATE/ DE-MATE PROCEDUREs ............................................................................ 32

10.1 MANUAL MATING PROCEDURE ......................................................................................... 32

10.2 MANUAL DE-MATING PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 34

11. TOPSIDE TEST CONNECTORS ............................................................................................... 36

12. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 37

12.1 CONNECTOR & PENETRATOR INSTALLATION ................................................................ 37

12.2 HOSE ROUTING AND SUPPORT ........................................................................................ 37

13. INFORMATION & NOTES / HEALTH & SAFETY FEEDBACK ................................................ 38

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Note: All receptacle’s (male pins) must be mated to its correct mating half before it is energised (this includes the correct Test, Dummy and Wet Mate Pair).

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1. SCOPE

This procedure includes information on the following connector types:

• SpecTRON 8 ROV Plugs

• SpecTRON 8 ROV Receptacles

• SpecTRON 8 Penetrators

• SpecTRON 8 Dual Penetrator

• SpecTRON 8 Tree Cap Plug (TCP)

• SpecTRON 8 Tubing Hanger Receptacle (THR)

• SpecTRON 8 ROV Dummy Connectors (Plugs & Receptacles)

• SpecTRON 8 ROV Parking Receptacle

2. HEALTH & SAFETY

• Manual Handling, Lifting and Carrying are known to be the largest contributors to occupational ill-health.

• Ensure that mechanical handling aids are used whenever possible to avoid manual handling.

• Where manual handling is considered appropriate for the task safe lifting guidelines must be followed, e.g. adopt correct posture, consider team lifting, employ safe lifting technique, etc.

• Only competent persons are permitted to perform tasks without supervision, if in doubt ask.

• Good Housekeeping avoids Slips Trips and Falls, keep your area clean and tidy.

• It is the operator’s responsibility to comply with current Company & regional health

and safety legislation.

• Caution shall be exercised during assembly to ensure that fittings and hydraulic / pneumatic equipment are properly installed.

In the event of a safety incident or any safety improvement suggestions, please contact the Health & Safety Department at prodsafe.gb@siemens.com and/or complete and return the punch list in section 13.

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3. SPECIFICATION

The following is a basic specification for SpecTRON 8 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: 5/8.7(10) kV Rated Frequency: 1-200Hz Rated Current: 335 A (@25°C, 50Hz) 220 A (@110°C, 50Hz THR only) 220 A (@90°C, 50Hz TCP only)

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL

Storage Temperature: -30°C to + 60°C Handling Temperature: -25°C to +70°C Operating temperature: +4°C to + 40°C ROV +4°C to + 110°C THR +4°C to + 90°C TCP Max Deployment Rate: 20bar / min Max Water Depth: 3000 m

3.3 HOSE & CABLE

3.3.1 AQUATRON 200 (2” BORE)

Outside Diameter: 64.4 mm Nom Outside Pressurised Diameter: 66 mm Nom Minimum Bend Radius: 375 mm Weight in Air (Inc cable and oil): 4.8 kg/m Weight in Water (Inc cable and oil): 1.45 kg/m

3.3.2 AQUATRON 50 (1/2” BORE)

Outside Diameter: 25.2 ± 0.6 mm Minimum Bend Radius: 125 mm Weight in Air (Inc cable and oil): 0.66 kg/m Weight in Water (Inc cable and oil): 0.14 kg/m

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Note: When performing terminations (e.g. inboard) involving exposed unscreened cable (i.e. no hose), consideration should be given to proximity to “sharp/point” earths.

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3.3.3 CABLE SPECIFICATION (EXCLUDING THR + UMBILICAL RECEPTACLES)

Cable for Phase: 35mm2 Flexible Cable (Unscreened)

Outside Diameter: 18.10 ± 0.40 mm Minimum Bend Radius: 110 mm Weight in Air: 0.55 kg/m Weight in Water: 0.29 kg/m

Cable for Signal Return: 4mm2 Flexible Cable (Unscreened)

Outside Diameter: 8.95 ± 0.20 mm Minimum Bend Radius: 55 mm Weight in Air: 0.11 kg/m Weight in Water: 0.04 kg/m

3.3.4 TEST CONNECTOR CABLE SPECIFICATION

Cable for Phase: 35mm2 Flexible Cable (Screened)

Outside Diameter: 24.5 mm Minimum Bend Radius: 125 mm Weight in Air: 1.04 kg/m Weight in Water: 0.56 kg/m

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Marking of Siemens Subsea Part No and Serial No for individual

Marking of Siemens

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4. MARKING

Siemens Subsea Connectors and Penetrators are marked with the Siemens Subsea part number and unique serial number. Marking locations are typically on the Plug Nose and Receptacle Shroud for Wet Mate Connectors and on the Flange of Penetrators. Figure 1 shows the typical marking locations for a 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. Labels are typically black text on a yellow background underneath clear heat shrink. Typically, labels are located at each end of the harness and also centrally.

Subsea Part No, Serial No and client information on

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Figure 1 – Marking of Connectors

Figure 2 – Marking of Hoses

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Note: Maximum storage temperature takes into account solar gain. Skin

with similar properties must be used to ensure maximum storage temperature is not exceeded.

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5. PROTECTION, HANDLING AND SHIPMENT

Siemens Subsea electrical connectors are manufactured primarily from materials such as 316L stainless steel (UNS S31603), and Super Duplex stainless steel (UNS S32550). Stainless steel 316L (UNS S31603) connectors and penetrators must be connected to a CP (Cathodic Protection) system at all times in order to withstand harsh saliferous environments. Super Duplex stainless steel (UNS S32550 / UNS S32760) ROV connectors may be isolated from the CP system to reduce the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement and calcareous deposits. ROV Connectors are designed with isolation bushes and discs in order to isolate them from the structure as standard. Tree Cap Plugs, Tubing Hanger Receptacles and Penetrators cannot be isolated from the structure and thus may be connected to the CP system.

The connector insert and exposed parts are susceptible to mechanical damage if not adequately protected. Dust caps or Protective caps are fitted to all Siemens Subsea connectors before transport. Caps are recommended to remain in place until connectors are deployed subsea.

The connectors can be shipped singularly or in multiples. Care should be taken to protect the connector with bubble wrap or similar wrapping materials to avoid surface damage during transit. If large numbers are shipped in one consignment a suitably reinforced box will be necessary to withstand the weight. Protection caps must be fitted at all times during transport.

temperature must not exceed 700C. Suitable protection i.e. a tarpaulin or material

If storage is carried out in saline conditions, e.g. on a ship’s deck or hold, then full dummy connectors should be used.

Bulkhead type connectors with exposed tailing wires should be packed and shipped in a suitably sized box to allow adequate space for the tailing wires without bending or kinking.

If the connectors are assembled onto hoses these must be suitably coiled and secured with tape to prevent uncoiling during transit. The following bend radii are recommended for storage/transport of hose.

• AquaTRON 2” NB (AquaTRON 200) - Minimum bend radii - 375mm

• AquaTRON 0.5” NB (AquaTRON 50) - Minimum bend radii - 125mm

Connectors are designed to withstand vibration that occurs during transportation and to withstand being dropped from a height of 1m whilst in packaging. Figure 3A shows how a SpecTRON 8 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. Any loose items are placed in a box inside the crate. Protective packaging is then placed on top of the harness and secured in place with a wooden baton, before the lid of the crate is screwed down.

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Note: Ensure that all coated components are handled with care during lifting to avoid damaging the coating.

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Figure 3A – Standard Packaging.

Figure 3B shows a different type of optionally purchased packaging the harness could be supplied in. This crate is manufactured from polyethylene plastic and is dust, oil, chemical and water resistant. The connectors on either end will have a transportation cap and will sit within a foam insert which will be sized to the connector. Any loose items will be placed in a box inside the crate.

Figure 3B – Optional Packaging

5.1 LIFTING OF JUMPERS & CONNECTORS

SpecTRON 8 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 , Figure 5, Figure 6 and Figure 7. The centre of gravity for the Connector or Penetrator is usually marked on the outline drawing (supplied in documentation pack) but must be verified at low level before commencing any lift.

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Sling around each side of

the Receptacle Flange

Do not sling around

release protective cap

Sling around Plug

Do not sling around

locking mechanism

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ROV Receptacle

Rear Shell between handlebars

Figure 4 - Recommended lift position - ROV Receptacle

handle as this may

the outside of the connector handle as this may damage the

ROV Plug (With / Without locking mechanism)

Figure 5 - Recommended lift positions - ROV Plug

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Sling around

Penetrator Rear Shell

Sling each

Protective Cap

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Dummy, or parking connectors weigh less than 20 kg and can be lifted by hand, however correct lifting practice should be observed at all times.

Figure 6 - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug

Side of

Figure 7 - Tree Cap Penetrator / Plug

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Important Note: Connectors / Penetrators should NEVER be lifted by the hose or

in loss of continuity.

Sling around Dual Penetrator

the Dual Penetrator body as

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body, or each side as close to

Figure 8 - Recommended Lift Positions - Dual Penetrator

For dual penetrator inboard termination details refer to project documentation.

cable, as this places unnecessary strain on the connector internals and may result

Connector / Penetrator. The maximum recommended length of hose which can be unsupported during a lifting operation is 5 meters.

Protective caps should remain on wherever possible during lifting operations to minimise the risk of damage to connector sealing or electrical components.

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