K13D5 Signal Transmission

DEC 96 SIGNAL TRANSMISSION GEMS K-13D5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. SCOPE .............................................................. 2
2. REFERENCES ......................................................... 2
2.1 Purchaser Specifications ..................................... 2
2.2 Purchaser Drawings ........................................... 2
2.3 Industry Codes and Standards ................................. 3
3. GENERAL ............................................................ 3
4. WIRE ............................................................... 3
4.1 Design ....................................................... 3
4.2 Materials and Construction ................................... 4
4.3 Installation ................................................. 4
4.4 Barrier Requirements for Process Connected Electrical Devices 7
5. TUBING ............................................................. 8
5.1 Design ....................................................... 8
5.3 Installation ................................................. 9
6. JUNCTION BOXES ..................................................... 10

6.1 Design ....................................................... 10
6.2 Application .................................................. 11
6.4 Installation ................................................. 11
7. MULTIPLEXER SYSTEMS ................................................ 12

7.1 Design ....................................................... 12
7.3 Installation ................................................. 12
8. DIGITAL SYSTEMS .................................................... 12

8.1 General ...................................................... 12
8.3 Installation ................................................. 13
9. SUPPORT SYSTEMS .................................................... 13

9.1 Design ....................................................... 13
9.3 Installation ................................................. 15
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©TEXACO GENERAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
1. SCOPE
This specification defines minimum technical requirements for design,

selection, purchase, and installation of signal transmission wires and
tubing, multiplexing equipment, junction boxes, digital systems, and
support systems.
2. REFERENCES
2.1 Purchaser Specifications

This specification contains references to the following Purchaser
specifications:
1. GEMSGC, “General Conditions - General Equipment and Material
Specifications”.
2. GEMS K-1D, “Instruments and Control Equipment”.
3. GEMS K-14D, “Control Room Instrumentation - DCS, Electronic, and
Pneumatic”.
4. GEMS K-15D, “Instrument Control and Auxiliary Panels”.
5. GEMS K-19D, “Instrument Utilities - Electrical and Air”.
6. GEMS K-902M, “Thermocouples and Heads”.
7. GEMS K-1301M, “Instrument Wire and Cable”.
8. GEMS K-1302M, “Junction Boxes”.
9. GEMS L-1D, “Design of Electrical Systems and Equipment”.
10. GEMS L-1P, “Installation of Electrical Systems”.
2.2 Purchaser Drawings
This specification contains references to the following Purchaser
drawings:
1. 9S-8139, “Instrument Air Supply Using Off-Site Pre-Dried Air and
Plant Air”.
2. 9S-8140, “Instrument Air Supply Using On-Site Dryers and Emergency
Compressor”.
3. 9S-8141, “Instrument Air Supply Arrangement for Panel Boards, Reg
and Filters”.
4. 9S-8423, “Instrument Air Piping - Foxboro D/P Control-Gas Blkt-Cone
Roof Tanks”.
5. 9S-9258, “Instrument Air Piping-Header, Sub-header and Take-offs”.
6. 11S-2333, “Standard Electrical Connections - Thermocouple and Seal
Used on Furnace Walls, Ducts, and Stacks”.
7. 11S-2334, “Standard Electrical Connections for Sheathed or
Protected Type Thermocouples Used With 1 Inch or 1-1/2 Inch Flanged
Wells and 1 In Screwed Wells”.
8. 11S-2394, “Typical Pump Control Diagram, No-Flow Shutdown”.
9. 11S-2541, “Use of Terminals for Connection of Multi-Conductor
Computer Grade Instrument Wire to Shielded Duplex Wire in Junction
Box”.
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2.3 Industry Codes and Standards

This specification contains references to the following industry codes
and standards:
2.3.1 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
70, “National Electrical Code (NEC)”.
3. GENERAL
1. This specification shall be used in conjunction with GEMS K-902M,

K-1301M, and K-1302M.
2. Codes and standards requirements shall conform to GEMSGC.
3. Unless specified otherwise, instrument electrical wiring systems
shall be designed and installed in accordance with GEMS L-1D, GEMS
L-1P, and the NEC.
4. WIRE
4.1 Design
4.1.1 Shielding and Cable Size
1. Wiring between field mounted electronic instruments
(including thermocouples) and field mounted junction boxes
or multiplexer boxes shall be duplex wire. Wire shall be:
a. Shielded for thermocouple, analog, frequency, and
data communication signals.
b. Shielded for discrete switching signals less than 5
volts.
c. Unshielded for discrete switching signals 5 volts or
greater.
2. Wiring between field junction box and control building
shall be multipair cable that has either:
a. Overall shield for analog and discrete switching
signals.
b. Individual pair shields and overall shield for
thermocouples, frequency, and data communication
signals.
3. Wiring contained within control panels or auxiliary
cabinets or interconnecting wiring contained within a
control room shall be either:
a. Unshielded duplex wire.
b. Shielded duplex wire for electronic signal levels
less than 1 volt and for thermocouples.
4. Multipair cables shall consist of a minimum of 6 pairs and
a maximum of 36 pairs, including spares per Section 4.1.4.
5. Specialty cables shall conform to Section 4.1.5.
4.1.2 Splicing
Unless approved by Purchaser, duplex wires or multipair cables
shall not be spliced.
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4.1.3 Junction Boxes

1. Duplex wire joined to multipair cables shall have junction
boxes.
2. Junction boxes shall conform to Section 6.
4.1.4 Spares
1. Multipair cable shall as a minimum have 20% spare pairs
(minimum of two spare pairs).
2. Unless specified otherwise, Supplier's design allowance
shall be a part of, not over and above, 20% spare
requirement.
3. Ends of each spare shall be:
a. At least 2 feet long.
b. Left coiled and easily accessible.
c. Tagged with permanent type identification tags.
d. Taped with PVC tape to prevent moisture from entering
cut ends.
4. If terminals are available, spares shall be connected to
these terminals.
4.1.5 Specialty Cables
If equipment requires cabling in conflict with other portions
of this specification, equipment manufacturer's recommended
cable and installation details shall be used, subject to
Purchaser approval.
4.1.6 Central Control Room or Rack Room Wiring
1. Marshaling cabinets with terminals to match field junction
boxes and their associated multipair cables shall be
provided.
2. Wiring from these terminals to central control equipment
shall be segregated from field cables.
3. Spare terminals shall be provided to match spare capacity
of central control equipment.
4. Entry of field cables into equipment room shall be
designed to prevent migration of hydrocarbon vapors and
shall be subject to Purchaser approval.
5. Installation shall conform to Section 4.3.
4.2 Materials and Construction
Instrument wire and cable shall conform to GEMS K-1301M.
4.3 Installation
4.3.1 General
1. Main control panel wiring shall be installed in accordance
with GEMS K-15D.
2. Electrical supply wiring to instruments shall conform to
GEMS K-19D.
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4.3.2 Spacing of Instrument Wiring

1. To provide accurate measurement and control, instrument
signal cable and conduit shall be spaced away from power
cable and conduit for parallel runs.
2. For cable and conduit intersections at approximately 90°,
where power is above 125 V or Type III wiring is used,
spacing shall be 25% of that indicated. Runs longer than
500 feet shall conform to paragraph 3. of this section.
a. API types of wiring referenced in this section shall
be as defined in the following table.
API Type Description
I Untwisted copper wire
II Single, unshielded, twisted-
pair copper wire
III Single, shielded twisted-pair copper
wire
IV Multipair, cable of Type II wire
V Multipair, overall shielded cable of
Type II wire
VI Multipair, overall shielded cable of
Type III wire
b. Power and signal run in separate steel conduits -
signal: individual shielded twisted pairs with overall
cable shield (API III and VI).
Low Level DC Milliamp
Power Cable(s) (Millivolts) (4-20 or 10-50)
Up to 125V @20A 4” None Req'd
125V to 500V @200A 12” 6”
Over 500V 36” 18”
c. Power and signal run in separate steel conduits -
signal: twisted pair (API II and V).
Up to 125V @20A 8” 4”
125V to 500V @200A 15” 8”
Over 500V 48” 24”
d. Power and signal in trays - signal: shielded twisted
pair (API III and VI) or power and signal in trays
with metallic barrier - signal: twisted pair (API II
and V):
Up to 125V @20A 30” 15”
125V to 500V @200A 60” 30”
Over 500V 180” 96"
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e. Power in steel conduit - signal: in trays using

shielded twisted pairs (API III and VI) or power in
trays - signal: in steel conduit using shielded
twisted pairs (API III and VI):
Up to 125V @20A 30” 15”
125V to 500V @200A 30” 15”
Over 500V 60” 30”
3. Paragraphs 2.a. through e. define parallel runs up to 500
feet long. For longer runs, spacing shall be increased in
proportion to length as follows:
Sx = Sk × L/500
Where:
Sx = spacing to be used
Sk = spacing defined in paragraphs 2.a. through e.
L = length of parallel run in feet.
4. Spacing between different kinds of instrument systems is
not critical, except that 120 volt alarm, solenoid, and
other similar circuits shall be treated as a power circuit
per paragraphs 2.a. through e.
5. If cable trays are used, cables for different kinds of
instrument systems shall be physically grouped according
to type to minimize interference between systems.
6. Wiring systems shall normally be arranged in order of
noise source and sensitivity. For example: alarm cables
shall be instrument system nearest to any power wiring,
and thermocouple cables shall be located furthest from
power and alarm cables.
4.3.3 Wire Identification
1. Pairs of wires shall be identified by permanent wire
markers, such as preprinted heat shrinkable tubing wire
markers.
2. Instrument identification number shall be used at each end
of each conductor and at each terminal.
4.3.4 Shield Termination (Grounding)
1. Overall shield drain wire of multipair cable shall be:
a. Clipped flush and taped in field junction box.
b. Connected to common ground bus in control building
cabinet in which cable terminates.
2. Shield drain wire of individual duplex wires, if required,
shall be:
a. Clipped flush and taped at low signal level source
connection (such as thermocouple head).
b. Connected to respective individual pair shield drain
wire of multipair cable in field junction box.
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Individual pair shield drain wire shall be connected

to common ground bus in control building cabinet in
which multipair cable terminates.
4.3.5 Miscellaneous
1. If a piece of equipment has alternate sensors (such as
multiple thermocouples), sensor signals shall be brought
to a junction box located on or near equipment to allow
convenient selection of alternate signals.
2. If wire is run next to fired heaters or other heat
radiating equipment (as is occasionally required with
thermocouples), every effort shall be made to keep wire in
areas where temperatures are not excessive. If this is not
practical, wire shall have moisture resistant, high
temperature insulation. As soon as wire is away from hot
area, a common junction box shall be provided for
connection to wire with PVC insulation, which shall be run
the remaining distance. If destination is within 75 feet,
high temperature wire shall be run continuously without
transition to PVC insulated wire. Other than the
requirement for high temperature insulation, lead wire
shall conform to Section 4.
3. Electronic transmitters or pressure to current converters
shall have terminals for (if instrument does not have
these terminals, an external terminal box shall be
provided):
a. Signal leads.
b. Connecting temporarily or permanently a 4-20 mA
output meter in series. A jumper shall be provided
across milliammeter terminals for use if a meter is
not used.
c. There shall be means to check calibration at the
field device whether via hand-held communicators or
permanently mounted precision resistor. If possible,
connection of calibrator shall not require loosening
of screws or use of alligator clips. Mounting of
hollow posts suitable for use with banana plugs shall
be acceptable.
4.4 Barrier Requirements for Process Connected Electrical Devices
1. Electrical devices connected to any process fluid except air,
water, steam, or lubricating oil shall have a suitable barrier
installed locally at device to prevent process fluid from entering
conduit system.
2. The following barriers are suitable:
a. Inherent barrier - This barrier is an internal barrier
inherent to manufacture of device. Construction of device is
such that failure of primary diaphragm or tube does not result
in transmission of fluids into electrical conduit system. This
is accomplished through factory potting or magnetic coupling.
Devices typical of this category are pressure transmitters,
solenoid operated valves, temperature transmitters, and
thermocouples.
b. MI cable barrier - This barrier is an external barrier
installed between electrical device and conduit system. Fluids
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are inherently prevented from flowing through MI cable due to

construction of MI cable.
c. Double seal and vent - This type of barrier is an external
barrier installed between electrical device and conduit
system. This barrier is made by connecting electrical device
to conduit system through a seal fitting, tee fitting, and
second seal fitting. Tee fitting has a breather/drain fitting
installed. In event of a primary sensor leak, the first seal
limits the leak, drain relieves the leak, and second seal
blocks fluid from conduit system. This type of barrier shall
be used only for special cables that cannot be handled with MI
barriers.
5. TUBING
5.1 Design
5.1.1 Sheathing and Cable Size
1. Single tubing shall be used for:
a. Interconnection of pneumatic devices in field.
b. Connection of field devices to junction boxes.
c. Interconnection of pneumatic devices within a control
room, control panel, or auxiliary cabinet.
2. Multitube bundles shall be used for connecting field
mounted junction boxes to:
a. Central control or rack room bulkhead fittings.
b. Other field mounted junction boxes.
c. Local control panel bulkhead fittings.
3. Multitube bundles shall consist of a minimum of 4 tubes
and a maximum of 19 tubes, including spares per Section
5.1.5.
5.1.2 Tubing Size
1. The following services shall have 3/8 inch tubing:
a. Between air supply block valve (immediately ahead of
field mounted instrument) and inlet to combination
filter-reducer.
b. Special cases that handle large volumes of air.
2. Other services shall have 1/4 inch tubing.
5.1.3 Splicing/Unions
1. Multipair bundles shall not be spliced.
2. Single strand tubing shall be run in continuous lengths
without union fittings, if possible. Unions may be used,
if required, but shall not exceed an average of one union
per 100 feet for any one tube.
5.1.4 Junction Boxes
1. Junction boxes shall be used to join single tubes to
multitube bundles.
2. Junction boxes shall conform to Section 6.
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5.1.5 Spares
1. Multitube bundles shall have 20% spare tubes (minimum of
two tubes).
2. Ends of each spare shall:
a. Terminate at bulkhead fittings.
b. Be tagged with permanent type identification tags.
c. Be plugged to prevent entry of dirt or moisture.
1. Only air conditioned areas that conform to GEMS K-1D may have bare
tubing. Other tubing shall have PVC sheath or be 316 SS.
2. Pneumatic tubing on control valves shall be 316 SS. Other single
tubing shall be PVC sheathed copper or 316 SS.
3. Multitube bundles shall consist of bare copper or 316 SS tubes
joined together by an overall sheath.
4. If transmission cables are buried, plastic tubing bundles may be
considered. Plastic tubing bundles shall be subject to Purchaser
approval.
5.3 Installation
5.3.1 General
Single strand or bundled tubing shall be installed in
accordance with Drawings 9S-8139, 9S-8140, 9S-8141, 9S-8423,
and 9S-9258, whichever are applicable.
5.3.2 Tubing Connections In and Around Junction Boxes
1. Bundled tubing may enter box at top, bottom, or side,
whichever provides the most suitable arrangement.
2. Tubing bundle shall be anchored in box with a Samuel Moore
Type WT, Crouse Hinds Type CG, or equal weatherproof
fitting.
3. Inside junction box:
a. Sheathing shall be carefully removed.
b. Bundled tubing shall be separated.
c. Each tubing line shall be connected to a 1/4 inch
tubing × 1/4 inch tubing bulkhead fitting installed in
suitable openings in junction box.
d. Opposite end of bulkhead fittings on outside of
junction box can then be used for connecting single
tubes to desired field instrument. Opposite ends of
bulkhead fittings to which spare tubes are connected
shall be plugged on outside of junction box.
5.3.3 Sealing Pipe Threads on Tubing Fittings
1. To minimize possibility of leakage at pipe thread
connection of tubing fittings, Teflon tape thread sealant
shall be applied to male pipe thread of fitting or to
threaded nipple screwing into a female pipe thread.
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2. Tape shall not be applied to female threads. Extreme care

shall be taken to prevent tape from entering system.
5.3.4 Installation of Fittings
1. Fittings shall be installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions to ensure that they are
properly torqued.
2. Brass tubing fittings with PVC sheathed copper tubing
shall retain PVC covering over tubing as follows:
a. PVC sheath shall be cut flush with end of copper
tubing using a tubing cutter.
b. End of tubing shall be inserted into fittings until
copper tube hits stop inside fitting (usually 3/8 inch
to 1/2 inch).
c. As copper passes through fitting, PVC sheath shall be
pushed back to form a tight fitting flange or roll
against fitting’s cap, which keeps copper portion
completely covered and eliminates need for taping.
3. Tubing installed in lengths greater than 100 feet shall
allow for thermal expansion.
6. JUNCTION BOXES
6.1 Design
6.1.1 General
1. Junction boxes shall:
a. Be watertight and dust tight (NEMA 4X).
b. Have all entry or mounting holes sealed to prevent
entry of moisture.
2. Junction boxes shall be suitable for area classification
in which they are installed.
3. Purging of junction boxes to meet area classification
requirements shall require Purchaser approval.
4. Manufacturer's standard hub configuration shall be
specified if possible.
5. Junction boxes shall have ample space for easy connection
of tubing to bulkhead fittings or termination of wires.
6.1.2 Spares
1. Junction boxes shall as a minimum have 20% spare
terminals.
2. “Home run” junction boxes shall have sufficient terminals
to accommodate all conductors in multiconductor cable.
3. Spare space shall be provided to accommodate an additional
15% terminals or bulkhead fittings.
4. Care shall be taken to allow sufficient terminals to
accommodate shield drain wires, in addition to signal
wires, if shielded wire is required.
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6.1.3 Terminal Strips

1. Barrier type terminal strips shall be mounted in junction
boxes to which electronic or thermocouple instrument leads
are connected.
2. Tubular clamp contacts shall be used:
a. In areas where air conditioning system conforms to
GEMS K-1D.
b. On all thermocouple wire connections.
3. Spade terminals shall have binder head screw contacts.
6.1.4 Hinged Covers
Junction boxes shall have hinged covers with all stainless
steel mounting hardware.
6.1.5 Connections
Junction boxes shall have NPT 1/4 purge connection and NPT 1/2
drain connection and plug.
6.2 Application
1. Junction boxes shall be provided for connection of:
a. Single tubes to multitube bundles (using bulkhead fittings
mounted in sides of box).
b. Single duplex wires to multipair cables (using terminals
mounted on inside back of box).
2. Decision of whether to run individual single tubes (or duplex wire)
in one continuous direct run or to provide a junction box and
multitube bundle (or multipair cable) shall consider the following:
a. Total system installed cost.
b. System reliability.
c. Future likelihood of modification or expansion.
d. Maintenance.
Materials and construction of junction boxes shall conform to GEMS K-
1302M.
6.4 Installation
1. Junction boxes shall be located on existing columns, walls, or
mounting stands in an accessible place, with base 4 feet 4 inches
above grade and as near as possible to instruments they serve.
Junction boxes shall not block walkways or access to operating
equipment.
2. Allowance shall be made for opening door and room for servicing
wire or tubing in and near junction box.
3. Junction boxes shall be installed with door in a vertical position.
4. Junction boxes shall typically be arranged in accordance with
Drawings 11S-2333, 11S-2334, 11S-2394, and 11S-2541.
5. In corrosive areas, junction boxes shall be continuously purged
with dry instrument air for corrosion resistance.
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7. MULTIPLEXER SYSTEMS
7.1 Design
1. Digital temperature indicators and data collection systems shall
have field mounted multiplexers, as required.
2. Multiplexers shall conform to GEMS K-14D.
3. Multiplexer housing shall be designed such that intense sunlight on
one side and cold air on other side will not affect signals.
4. Field selection circuits shall be field effect transistor (FET) or
reed relays. Relays, if used, shall be easily removable.
Connections shall not be plug-in type. Signal connections shall be
mechanical screw pressure lug type.
5. Terminals in multiplexer box for termination of incoming signals
shall be easily accessible for checking and reconnecting.
Multiplexer boxes shall have adequate ducts for routing of all
wiring. Terminals shall be segregated by signal type, e.g., 4-20 mA
signals shall not be on a terminal strip with any other signal
type.
6. Input wiring prints for incoming signals shall be mounted in the
door of each multiplexer box. Prints shall be attached to inside of
door in such a manner that field wiring technicians can easily
observe them. Folded prints located in a pocket inside door are not
considered acceptable.
7. Failure of one multiplexer shall not affect operation of other
multiplexers in system.
8. Multiplexer boxes shall be suitable for wall or column mounting.
Rear access shall not be required.
1. Multiplexer boxes shall be:
a. White on inside.
b. Marked in large 2 inch letters on outside to indicate
multiplexer number and identification.
2. Boxes shall have a single, lockable door for front access.
3. Field multiplexer boxes shall be constructed of stainless steel or
cast aluminum.
7.3 Installation
Field multiplexer boxes shall be continuously purged with dry instrument
air to prevent entry of corrosive gases in atmosphere and resulting
deleterious effects to electronic components, terminals, and contacts.
8. DIGITAL SYSTEMS
8.1 General
Digital signal transmission within a shared video display (distributed
control) system shall conform to GEMS K-14D.
Transmission medium for digital signals shall be:
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1. In accordance with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Subject to Purchaser approval.
8.3 Installation
Digital signal transmission shall be installed:
1. In accordance with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Subject to Purchaser approval.
9. SUPPORT SYSTEMS
9.1 Design
9.1.1 General
1. Tubing and wire shall have a suitable support system, such
as conduit, cable/tubing tray, or underground cable
installations (direct burial or in conduit).
2. Covered trays shall be preferred for tubing or wire.
3. Support may be from conduit or underground cable only if
either:
a. Required to conform to applicable codes and
standards.
b. Economically advantageous.
4. Maximum unsupported length of tubing or wire shall not
exceed 1 foot, except as specified in paragraph 6. This
shall include run from junction box to support system.
5. Runs of only one tubing bundle, 6 or less single tubes, or
electronic cable may have strut with closure strip (such
as Unistrut P-1000) in lieu of trays.
6. Single tubes shall be supported as follows:
a. One or two single tubes may be supported by fastening
to existing instrument air supply lines or other
existing structural steel or pipe stands, provided
ambient temperature is not excessive, tubing does not
interfere with other equipment, and care is taken not
to fasten tubing directly to process lines,
exchangers, or other process equipment.
b. One or two single tubes shall be supported by
dedicated strut if support per paragraph a. is not
available.
c. Total length of unsupported tubing to final
destination (such as control valve or transmitter) for
single tubes shall not exceed 3 feet.
d. Tubing shall be fastened at regular intervals with
non-corrosive wire or clamps to prevent sagging or
misalignment.
e. Three or more single tubes are run parallel to each
other with no bundled tubing in same run may have
strut with closure strip (such as Unistrut P-1000).
7. Signal tubing/wire and support systems (trays, conduit,
junction boxes, etc.) shall have fire protection if such
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wiring and/or tubing is located near a fire hazard, such

as directly above a pump in flammable service, and
instantaneous loss of signal in event of fire would hamper
an orderly unit shutdown. Amount, location, and type of
fire proofing shall be subject to Purchaser approval. Fire
protection shall be provided by one of the following
methods:
a. Installation of fire deflection shields to eliminate
direct flame impingement on tubing/wire and support
system.
b. Installation of tubing/wire and/or support materials
that have a high temperature rating. Temperature
rating requirements shall be specified by Purchaser.
c. Rerouting of signal tubing/wire underground and/or
away from fire hazard.
9.1.2 Trays
1. Sizing
a. Trays shall be capable of accommodating potential
future installation of one additional bundle, one
additional cable, or additional 15% of total number
required, whichever is greater.
b. Type of tray selected shall be adaptable for use in
conjunction with existing columns, pipe supports, or
buildings.
c. Structural strength shall be sufficient to carry
number of cables and/or bundles (allowing for
additions), fire protection installed around
instrument tray after cables are in place, and one man
walking tray per Section 9.2, paragraph 7.
2. Covers
a. Trays shall have suitable solid covers to cover top
side of tray for horizontal runs and both sides of
tray for vertical runs.
b. Covers shall have suitable connectors and/or clamping
devices to keep them securely in place.
3. Connectors
a. Trays selected shall have suitable connectors.
b. Connectors shall have all bolts, nuts, and other
hardware necessary.
c. Tray spice overlapping sections shall have oxidation
inhibitor.
4. Hangers
a. Type, size, and number of hangers provided shall be
suitable for use with trays selected.
b. Hangers shall conform to structural strength
requirements of paragraph 1.
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9.1.3 Conduit
Design, materials, construction, and installation of conduit
systems shall conform to GEMS L-1D.
9.1.4 Underground Cable Installations (Direct Burial or in Conduit)
Design, materials, construction, and installation of
underground cable installations shall conform to GEMS L-1D and
L-1P.
1. Type of material, galvanized steel or aluminum, used in
construction of trays, tray connectors, covers, and cover
connectors shall be per project specifications.
2. Trays shall be ladder type, except in applications that have fire
protection installed around tray.
3. Fire protected trays shall be die stamped or expanded metal type.
Tray side rails shall have open channel turned inside with flat
surface on outside. This is necessary to provide sufficient backing
for blanket type fire protection. Trays shall be P-W Industries
Type “E” punched bottom ladder type tray or Purchaser approved
equal.
4. If signal tubing for emergency block and depressuring valves are
supported by tray, supporting tray and hardware shall have a
minimum temperature rating equal to tubing.
5. Trays 6 inches and wider shall as a minimum have 3 inch loading
depth. Side rails shall as a minimum be fabricated from 16 gage
thick metal sheets. Trays less than 6 inches wide may have 1 1/2
inch side channels.
6. Bolts, nuts, and other hardware shall be 300 series SS.
7. Load bearing capacity of trays shall not be less than 50 lb/linear
foot, with maximum midspan deflection of 1/2 inch if supported on
12 foot centers. Capacity shall conform to Section 9.1.2, paragraph
1.
9.3 Installation
9.3.1 General
Conduit, junction boxes, trays, cable, tubing, and strut shall
be mounted, supported, or clamped to be free of vibration and
misalignment.
9.3.2 Trays
1. Route chosen shall not expose tubing or wire to excessive
heat, vibration, or other conditions that may cause damage
to trays, tubing, or wire.
2. Trays or associated equipment shall not block walkways or
access to operating equipment.
3. Trays above walkways shall be at least 7 feet above floor
or walkway.
4. Trays immediately above ground shall be at an elevation
that does not interfere with road access of portable
equipment, such as trucks or cranes.
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5. Trays shall be run along pipe racks or columns, with type

and number of supports dependent on distance between
columns or other existing supports. Sufficient hangers and
other type of supports shall be spaced along tray to
prevent excessive movement, sagging, or misalignment.
6. Trays shall be located to permit accessibility to top of
tray for maintenance or addition of instrument tubing and
multiconductor instrument leads.
7. Routes shall be chosen such that they are outside of
potentially hazardous areas where flash fires would cause
damage to tubing or wiring.
8. Cable tension shall be monitored by dynamometer unless
pulled by hand.
9. Tray shall be grounded by grounding jumpers. Grounding
shall be every 200 feet (minimum two places) to a ground
rod.
10. Tray system shall be mechanically continuous.
11. Transitions between trays, such as change in direction or
elevation, shall be made with manufacturer’s standard
transition pieces to ensure proper mechanical support for
tray contents.
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DEC 96 SIGNAL TRANSMISSION GEMS K-13D5

6. JUNCTION BOXES ..................................................... 10

7. MULTIPLEXER SYSTEMS ................................................ 12

8. DIGITAL SYSTEMS .................................................... 12

9. SUPPORT SYSTEMS .................................................... 13

This specification defines minimum technical requirements for design,

2.1 Purchaser Specifications

2.3 Industry Codes and Standards

1. This specification shall be used in conjunction with GEMS K-902M,

4.1.3 Junction Boxes

4.3.2 Spacing of Instrument Wiring

e. Power in steel conduit - signal: in trays using

Individual pair shield drain wire shall be connected

are inherently prevented from flowing through MI cable due to

2. Tape shall not be applied to female threads. Extreme care

6.1.3 Terminal Strips

1. In accordance with equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

wiring and/or tubing is located near a fire hazard, such

5. Trays shall be run along pipe racks or columns, with type

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