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- Page 1 Lorem ipsum l Veribus dolorpro DigiTRON Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual IOM-008 Rev 5 DigiTRON EFL’s, Jumpers and Harness Assemblies Protection, Storage, Shipment, Unpacking, Deployment and Maintenance Instructions siemens-energy.com Unrestricted...
- Page 2 Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 2 of 43 DigiTRON EFL’s, Jumpers and Harness Assemblies Protection, Storage, Shipment, Unpacking, Deployment and Maintenance Instructions Unrestricted...
- Page 3 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 3 of 43 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 connector product range. IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.5 Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) ......... 17 ABBREVIATIONS ..................... 18 SPECIFICATIONS ....................19 5.1 Connector Specification ................. 19 5.2 Siemens Energy AquaTRON pressure-balanced oil-filled hose specification ......................20 PREPARING PRODUCT FOR USE OR STORAGE ..........21 6.1 Product protection and packaging ..............21 6.2 Unpacking ...................... - Page 5 Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 5 of 43 9.3 Product protection; caps and dummy connectors ........33 9.4 Live Mate / De-mate ..................34 9.5 Inspection and cleaning of connector products .......... 34 9.6 Removal of marine growth and calcareous deposits ........34 9.7 Checks before mating the product ..............
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Page 6: Products Covered By This Manual
Also this manual provides details of installing the DigiTRON product range of connectors that are fitted as part of an oil filled hose or cable assembly. Installation, Operation and Maintenance manuals for other DigiTRON products not covered by this document can be found on Siemens Energy Subsea website www.siemens-energy.com /search Subsea, as listed in Table 1. -
Page 7: Basic Information & Quick Reference
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 7 of 43 BASIC INFORMATION & QUICK REFERENCE Product overview DigiTRONf connectors, optical flying leads (OFLs), jumpers and harness assemblies intended use is to provide communications and optical data links between pieces of optical equipment that are submerged in water, e.g. -
Page 8: Product Specification And Certification
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 8 of 43 Product specification and certification Basic specifications relating to all products covered by this manual are below in Table 3. Additional specifications can be found in section 5. Design Life: 30 years in subsea environment Insertion loss - typically ≤0.2dB [max 0.5dB, 75% ≤0.4dB] Optical Performance... -
Page 9: Contact Details And Feedback
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 9 of 43 Contact details and feedback For additional information or questions regards the products visit the Siemens Energy Subsea website https://www.siemens-energy.com /search Subsea, or contact the following Department E-mail address subsea.connectors.productsafety.gb@siemens- Product Safety Officer energy.com... -
Page 10: Product Marking
Product advice label Product marking Siemens Energy Subsea DigiTRON products are marked with the Siemens Energy part number and unique serial number. Also, the voltage, temperature and water depth ratings are indicated. Marking locations are typically on the metal bodies of the connectors. Refer to Figure 2. -
Page 11: Product Examples
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 11 of 43 Product examples An OFL shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 always has at least on splice unit, which could be located at different positions along the hose. Two splice units are needed for lengths in excess of 45m (150 ft). -
Page 12: Figure 5 Typical Multi-Leg Ofl Or Harness Assembly
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 12 of 43 Figure 5 Typical multi-leg OFL or harness assembly To terminate FO cables laid up in an umbilical cable (e.g. steel or copper tubes containing the optical fibers) an Advanced Fiber Termination Unit (AFT) is used. This crosses over from the umbilical cable to the oil-filled hose system. -
Page 13: Product Safety
13 of 43 PRODUCT SAFETY Siemens Energy Subsea recommends 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). -
Page 14: General Safety Information
(SQEP) i.e. competent person, to carry out a specified activity. Installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of products by untrained and deemed non- competent persons could invalidate the product warranty. further information contact Siemens Energy Lifecycle Management (Site Team) susultlcmsupport.gb@siemens-energy.com Personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is legally defined as ‘all equipment (including clothing affording... - Page 15 The oil-filled hoses and connectors are non-serviceable by the user. In case of suspected faults with the product (refer to section 8.2), do not use the product and contact Siemens Energy Technical Support or Siemens Energy Product Safety for advice. Never attempt to carry out maintenance work or repairs on the product yourself.
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Page 16: Related Documents
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 16 of 43 Warning. Risk of musculoskeletal injury from hand-mating or de-mating connectors. Referring to the mate / demate forces specified herein, ensure suitable manual handling precautions are taken. It is recommended to use the mate/demate tool designed for this purpose (refer to section 9.9). -
Page 17: Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health (Coshh)
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 17 of 43 It is the operator’s and installers responsibility to comply with current Company, area, regional, national or international health and safety legislation. Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) Hazardous substances, Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) Assessments regards to materials such as elastomers and oils, etc. -
Page 18: Abbreviations
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 18 of 43 ABBREVIATIONS Advanced Fibre Termination Angled Physical Contact Assy Assembly American Petroleum Institute °C Degree Celsius °F Degree Fahrenheit Community European COSHH Control of substances hazardous to health Cathodic Protection Drawing Factory Acceptance Test Fibre Management Unit... -
Page 19: Specifications
The following is a basic specification for DigiTRON products. Actual product may vary. Please refer to product specific data sheet(s), website https://www.siemens-energy.com /search Subsea, or contact Siemens Energy Technical Support connectortechnicalsupport.gb@siemens-energy.com for more detailed information. General specification of the product is listed in section 2.2. Additional specifications are as follows. -
Page 20: Siemens Energy Aquatron Pressure-Balanced Oil-Filled Hose Specification
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 20 of 43 Siemens Energy AquaTRON pressure-balanced oil-filled hose specification AquaTRON hose, size 50 (1/2” bore), and size 75 (3/4” bore) Figure 8 Hose type AquaTRON 50 Ø50mm OD, ½” bore Diameter 125mm (4.9”) -
Page 21: Preparing Product For Use Or Storage
Transport caps or Acetal protective caps must be fitted to all Siemens Energy Subsea connectors before transport. Caution. Risk of material damage. Transport caps or protection caps must always be fitted... -
Page 22: Unpacking
Respect the hose minimum bend radius (refer to section 5.2). A minimum band radius gauge can be used when re-packing assemblies into a crate, Figure 11, 3d model available from Siemens Energy, which can be used to a 3d print the gauge. Figure 11... -
Page 23: Storage, Protection And End Of Life
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 23 of 43 Figure 12 Illustration of strapping points for lifting hose assemblies Storage, protection and end of life Connectors are sensitive to environments where grit and dirt are present. All connectors come supplied with a transport cap. - Page 24 Caution. Risk of material damage. Connectors should not be allowed to encounter solvents, oil, grease or other semi-solid materials. Siemens Energy pressure balanced oil filled hose storage Recommend hose and junction box assemblies be stored in original packing crates. If not, protected from direct sunlight or strong artificial light with tarpaulin sheet or equivalent.
- Page 25 Elastomeric Materials, available from Siemens Energy Technical Support. Repackaging to prevent damage in transport In the event of a requirement to return any product back to the manufacturer (Siemens Energy Subsea Connectors), it is recommended that the transport cap, protective cap, or suitable dust cap...
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Page 26: Installation And Assembly
• Any defects need to be recorded on the form in section 10 of this document and where possible take photos of any issues that need to be recorded and inform Siemens Energy Technical Department. Cathodic protection ROV Connectors are manufactured in super duplex stainless steel and are designed to operate isolated from the CP (Cathodic Protection) system. -
Page 27: Figure 13 Installation Of Compliant Flange-Mount Rov Receptacle
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 27 of 43 ROV connectors Referring to Figure 13 and Figure 14, remove M6 mounting screws and orientation disc, pass the front of the connector through the interface, install 4 off M6 mounting screws and alignment disc, secure screws with a spot of Loctite 243 on the threads and torque to 10-12 Nm (7.38 –... -
Page 28: Figure 15 Junction Box Mounting Horizontal (Left) And Vertical (Right)
Figure 15 Junction box mounting horizontal (left) and vertical (right) It is critical the brackets for the junction box are installed as identified on Siemens Energy drawing 10199114, available from Siemens Energy Technical Support Drill interface holes as required for installation as per drawing 10199114. -
Page 29: Figure 16 Junction Box Mounting Bracket Assembly
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 29 of 43 Figure 16 Junction box mounting bracket assembly Ensure mounting brackets are secure and the FMU is orientated correctly. This completes the installation of the junction box. Figure 17 FMU correctly installed on structure Unrestricted... -
Page 30: Testing Of Ofl's
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 30 of 43 Product mounted within umbilical termination assemblies (UTA) This section applies to Advanced Fiber Termination (AFT) assemblies, complete with oil-filled hoses and connectors, that are terminated to the umbilical and mounted inside the UTA. These products should be securely mounted to the UTA structure using the fastenings supplied with the product, or suitable alternatives. -
Page 31: Figure 18 Test Harnesses
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 31 of 43 Test Receptacle Test Plug Figure 18 Test harnesses All test connectors should be periodically inspected and cleaned (refer to section 9.5). Optical integrity should be checked by measuring insertion loss and return loss. Check that there is no debris or dirt on the test connector;... -
Page 32: User Information During Normal Operation And Fault Conditions
The product should be silent during operation and its appearance should not change. Normal and faulty/dangerous operation Do not operate the product if there appears to be a fault. If in doubt contact Siemens Energy Technical Support. Below are some indications of a product fault. -
Page 33: Product Operation And Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts in the connectors, OFLs, jumpers or harnesses. Disassembly of the product should not be attempted. If there are any problems developed with the product then the user should contact Siemens Energy Technical Support for advice. Product protection; caps and dummy connectors There are five types of caps and dummy connectors available to protect the product in use. -
Page 34: Live Mate / De-Mate
Under no circumstances should a foreign object be used to depress the shuttle pins of the plug. Removal of marine growth and calcareous deposits To remove calcareous deposits from Siemens Energy Subsea connectors, a solution of 50% Citric Acid is recommended. All seawater exposed elastomeric materials in Siemens Energy Subsea connectors have been fully tested against 50% Citric Acid and are compatible for a duration of 1 hour. -
Page 35: Figure 21 Permissible Water Jetting
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 35 of 43 jet is acceptable, but the jet should not be directed onto the shuttle pins at the front of the plug, or the front face of the receptacle, as this could result in a risk of water being forced through the primary seals. -
Page 36: Checks Before Mating The Product
Check the front-face of the plug connector. There should be no tears to the rubber or any darkening of colour. If evidence of such faults exists, do not use the connector. Please contact Siemens Energy Technical Support for advice. ROV connectors mating and de-mating Warning. - Page 37 If connectors can’t be mated both the plug and receptacle need to be inspected for any mis- alignment damage or debris that is preventing connection. • If any damage has occurred, please contact Siemens Energy Technical Support for advice. Top View Alignment Marks...
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Page 38: Manual (Hand) Mating And Demating Of The Connectors
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 38 of 43 ROV connector post-mating checks During mating the orange indicator lip seal located on the plug connector will fold back and disappear into the alignment cone on the receptacle connector. After a successful mating of the connectors no part of the indicator lip seal should protrude through the joint between the plug and receptacle connector. - Page 39 Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 39 of 43 Figure 23 Manual Mate/Demate tool, part Number S1U10509147 Figure 24 Mate/demate lever arm pivot pin position Mounting the plug to mate/demate tool • The tool is designed to accept the plug via the ROV handle and locked into position by turning the trigger activation lever, as below (Figure 25).
- Page 40 Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 40 of 43 Figure 25 Plug mount to Mate/Demate tool Connect tool to receptacle With the plug locked into position, the tool can be offered up in-line with the receptacle alignment indicators (Figure 22). There is sufficient compliance to accommodate the tool to be tilted to allow the tool horseshoe to engage behind the receptacle capture cone as depicted below (Figure 26).
- Page 41 Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 41 of 43 Mate operation Mate by moving the lever arms as shown below (Figure 27) Figure 27 Mate operation Demate operation • Check the lever arm pivot pin is in the demate position (Figure 24) or reposition. Do this before attempting to demate the connector •...
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Page 42: Customer Comments/Feedback
Document No: IOM-008 Issue Date: 17/03/2023 Revision: Page: 42 of 43 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 ... - Page 43 The requested performance features are binding only when they are expressly agreed upon in the concluded contract. Unrestricted Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG...
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