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8. DEPLOYMENT & MAINTENANCE
The following section details deployment and maintenance instructions for SpecTRON 5 connectors
& hose.
All information contained within this section is generic. Where customer or project-specific information
is required, please refer to the relevant project specification or scope of supply.
NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO ISOLATE AND EARTH PRIOR TO DISCONNECT IN ORDER
TO REMOVE ANY STRAY CHARGES IN THE SYSTEM. IF LEFT, THIS CAN INDUCE
CORROSION ON THE EXPOSED PINS ONCE THE PLUG IS REMOVED.
8.1 SpecTRON 5
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.
Connectors are usually supplied with protective caps. The protective caps must be removed prior to
mating the connectors. Refer to section 6.1 for instructions for removal of protective caps.
All mild steel sealing interfaces shall be inlayed with Inconel 625, or similar, where no additional
protection (e.g. CP, Paint etc.) can be provided. This is to prevent localised pitting of the interface.
If the connectors are to be left unmated, in seawater, for any length of time dummy connectors must
be used to protect the pin contacts in the receptacle connectors. Over exposure will increase the risk
of corrosion damage or marine growth on the contact surfaces of the receptacle contact pins. This
could lead to damage to the seals and insulation within the socket contacts.
Plug connectors may be left unmated, in seawater, for an indefinite period of time. However it is
recommended that the Plug connectors are mated into a Parking Receptacle during this time in order
to protect the socket contacts and latching mechanism.
It is good practice to always fit the protective cap when a connector is unmated topside prior to
deployment to provide mechanical protection.
Figure 9 – SpecTRON 5 Power Connectors.
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