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1 of 33 Document No: IOM-007 Disconnectable Junction Boxes type TC3A-107 and similar Electrical Distribution Units Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual Protection, Storage, Shipment, Unpacking, Deployment & Maintenance Instructions Unrestricted CONTROLLED COPY Siemens Energy is a registered trademark licensed by Siemens AG...
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3 of 33 Foreword Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Energy Subsea product. The information contained in this document is an overview including the protection, storage, shipment, unpacking, deployment and maintenance for DigiTRON disconnectable Junction Box type TC3A-107 and similar Electrical Distribution Units.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 6 of 33 PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS MANUAL This document is an overview of the protection, storage, shipment, unpacking, deployment, and maintenance instructions for DigiTRON disconnectable Junction Box type TC3A-107 and similar Electrical Distribution Units (EDU).
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 7 of 33 BASIC INFORMATION & QUICK REFERENCE Product overview DigiTRON Junction Boxes and EDUs intended use is communication and distribution of low voltage between pieces of electrical equipment that are submerged in water, e.g. subsea. The product utilizes the DigiTRON range of connectors.
EU Directive General Product Safety 2001/95/EC EU Directive Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU IEC 61984 Connectors - Safety requirements and tests API-17F Standard for Subsea Production Control Systems Note: Self-certified via in-house testing. Table 2 DigiTRON TC3A-107 product specification and certification Unrestricted...
Any information, records, or Health and Safety feedback that needs to be detailed can be recorded in section 10 of this document and sent to the relevant department in Table 3. Product advice label The following product advice label is supplied with all Siemens Energy subsea products. Figure 1 Product advice label...
10 of 33 Product marking Siemens Energy Junction Box / EDU products are marked with the Siemens Energy part number and unique serial number. Also, the voltage, temperature and water depth ratings are indicated. Typically, these are etched on a yellow-coloured label permanently attached to the product, refer to Figure 3.
12 of 33 PRODUCT SAFETY Siemens Energy Subsea recommends that the termination of all equipment shall only be undertaken by trained, suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) i.e. competent person. Following installation, commissioning or deployment of product, if you have any feedback please complete and return the Customer Comments/Feedback form (Section 10).
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 13 of 33 General safety information Installation by competent persons only The installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the product shall be undertaken by trained, suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP) i.e. competent person, to carry out a specified activity.
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Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 14 of 33 Danger! Risk of death from electric shock due to unscreened cables. Do not touch electrical wires while energised. Ensure all test procedures are followed. Danger! Risk of death from electric shock from any exposed conductors due to stored electrical energy, e.g.
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Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 15 of 33 Ensure all testing of products both factory and deployed in-field have been completed by competent persons. Warning. Risk of eye/bodily injury caused by released pressure during product disassembly, in the event of retrieval from subsea with a fault that causes depth pressure to be trapped inside the product.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 16 of 33 Warning. Risk of minor personal injury and material damage due to slips, trips and falls. Good housekeeping avoids slips, trips and falls, keep all work areas clean and tidy. Related documents Installers shall carry out a full site risk assessment and put into place all necessary steps and procedures to comply with applicable area, regional, national or international health and safety...
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 17 of 33 ABBREVIATIONS °C Degree Celsius Ampere Alternating Current American Petroleum Institute Community European COSHH Control of substances hazardous to health Cathodic Protection Direct Current Drawing Electrical Distribution Unit Electrical Flying Leads Electrical Magnetic Field Metres Max.
The following is a basic specification for DigiTRON diver-operated connectors utilized in the products. Actual product may vary. Please refer to product specific data sheet(s), website www.siemens-energy.com /search Subsea, or contact Siemens Energy Technical Support at connectortechnicalsupport.gb@siemens-energy.com for more detailed information.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 19 of 33 PREPARING PRODUCT FOR USE OR STORAGE Product protection and packaging The Junction Box will be supplied with a dedicated transit box. Caution. Risk of material damage. The Junction Box must be secured in a dedicated transit box and always remain in a horizontal position to prevent risk of damage to the diaphragms.
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Repackaging to prevent damage in transport In the event of a requirement to return the Junction Box back to Siemens Energy, it should be transported in its dedicated transit box. Transport or topside protective cap should be fitted to the...
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16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 21 of 33 wrapping materials to avoid any surface damage. Contact Siemens Energy Technical Support connectortechnicalsupport.gb@siemens-energy.com to discuss details of typical boxes. Disposal and recycling Safe disposal or recycling of waste packaging and/or end of life product is recommended by correctly observing and complying with area, regional, national or international environmental legislation where applicable.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 22 of 33 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY If in doubt contact Siemens Technical Support connectortechnicalsupport.gb@siemens.com more detailed information. Cathodic protection The Junction Box body is made from thermoplastic material, hence is not susceptible to subsea corrosion.
Caution. Risk of material damage. Test connectors should never be used in water. There is a high change of damage to the test connector and also to the connector under test. Below are some images of standard Siemens Energy Subsea test connectors. Figure 5 Test connector for diver type connector •...
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 24 of 33 Mounting screws size and positions are defined on the drawing. Mounting screws are supplied with the product. If the host structure has been prepared with clearance holes for the screws, then the installer shall provide suitable nut and washer. The 2-off CP bonding straps supplied with Junction Box shall be fixed to the host structure (M8 size ring terminals), no more than 1m from the Junction Box.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 25 of 33 Earth straps secured under mounting screw Earth straps secured under mounting screw Figure 7 Earth straps secured under bracket mounting screws In the event that the brackets are not installed to the Junction Box body these will need to be assembled and installed.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 26 of 33 Secure the mounting brackets to the host structure via the interface holes. Install with the 4 x M8*40 screws and 4 x M8 washers provided. Note: Fit the earth straps under the required mounting screws and torque to 10Nm (7.38 lbf.ft). See Figure 9.
Mounting Structure Figure 11 Junction Box installed on structure Installation of EFLs onto the Junction Box Refer refer to Siemens document IOM-001, available on Siemens Energy website, for all information relating to EFLs and how to mate diver-operated connectors. Unrestricted...
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 28 of 33 USER INFORMATION DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND FAULT CONDITIONS Visible/audible signals There are no visible or audible signals from the product during use that identify particular operations to the user. The product should be silent during operation and its appearance should not change.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 29 of 33 PRODUCT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Safety precautions Before use, read section 3 on product safety advice. Product maintenance and servicing DigiTRON products require zero maintenance for their 30-year subsea lifetime and up to 250 subsea mate and de-mate cycles.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 30 of 33 Figure 12 Typical Transport Caps (left) and Topside protective caps Caution. Risk of material damage. If storage is carried out in saline conditions, e.g. on a ship’s deck or hold, then a Subsea Environment Cap or Dummy Plug connector should be used to protect the receptacle pins from corrosion.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 31 of 33 Figure 14 Diver operated Subsea Environmental Caps and Dummy Connectors, flying and flanged types. Note that there is clear subsea visible differentiation between the Environment Cap, and Dummy with open circuit, looped with wire or resistors. Labels are added for this purpose (not shown on these images).
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Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 32 of 33 Warning. Risk of minor personal injury. Wear appropriate hand and eye protection when handling the 50% citric acid solution. Caution. Risk of material damage. Other acid cleaners, such as 50% Acetic Acid, should not be used as they may cause deterioration of the elastomeric materials.
Document No: IOM-007 Issue Date: 16/11/2020 Revision: Page: 33 of 33 CUSTOMER COMMENTS/FEEDBACK Please complete the Sign Off section at the bottom of form to confirm each page of this document has been read and complied with in full. Originator Name and Initials (BLOCK CAPITALS) Date ...
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