SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-24-July-2018 - REV.2018.06.00 (Standards Cutoff - June 30,2018) Rev.2018.06.

00 30-Jun-18
SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Electronic Control Systems - PLC - Material Receiving SAIC-J-6803 24-Jul-18 INST
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Document Review and Certification

Schedule Q
A1 Review Quality Documentation for Material Receiving.
Att. IV

Material identification Procedure reviewed and shall be implemented for

all materials, parts and components, including partially fabricated Schedule Q
A2
assemblies. (Based on project specs, which define the length of tube and Att. IV
part number in the drawings).

Schedule G
A3 New and Unused - Instrumentation materials shall be new and unused.
Sec. 2.1

As Designed - Instrumentation materials shall be in accordance with the

Schedule G
A4 Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams,
Sec. 2
schedules, lists, databases and associated documents.

Free of Damage - Instrumentation materials shall be free of damage. All

Schedule Q
incoming materials shall be visually inspected for damage and
A5 Att. IV
conformance to all applicable inspection releases with Material Test
Sec. 3.3
Report (MTR).

QC Before Installation - Instrumentation materials shall conform to all Schedule Q

A6 applicable requirements, standards and specifications prior to release to Att. IV
be used as part of the work. Sec. 3.3

Traceability - Instrumentation materials shall be traceable from the Schedule Q

A7 manufacturer and supplier through delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, Att. IV
installation, repair, modification and use. Sec. 4.3

Verify that the contractor or it's Saudi Aramco approved third party
Schedule Q
inspector performed the quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier
A8 Att. III
locations as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials
Sec. 3.2
and equipment identified in SAEP-1150 Inspection Requirements.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide documentation that the required

Schedule Q
Storage, Handling and Preservation (SHP) activities have been performed
A9 Att. IV ,SAEP-385
in accordance with Appendix A SAEP-385 , MSAER, and manufacturer’s
Sec 4.3
instructions

System Support:
DCS vendor shall guarantee support of all hardware, firmware and
software associated with the controller and I/O subsystems and any
23-SAMSS-010
A10 proprietary communications equipment for a period of ten (10) years from
Sec. 6.4.1
the hardware freeze date. Support shall include spare parts and technical
support. This support shall not be contingent on the customer upgrading
to later releases of software or hardware.

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 Design:
The Programmable Controller shall be designed, constructed and tested
in accordance with this specification and the following standards: 34-SAMSS-623
A11
a) NEMA IA 2.2 & 2.3 (IEC 61131, Parts-2&3) Sec. 6
b) UL 508, Part XVII
c) ANSI/IEEE C37.90.1

Required Vendor's Ducumentation:

Manufacturer's standard Programming, Installation, 34-SAMSS-623
A12
Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manuals, and processor, Power Supply, Sec. 16
Communications, I/O module specification sheets;

Required Vendor's Ducumentation:

34-SAMSS-623
A13 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) document detailing the set-up and
Sec. 18.1
procedures for the Functional Test.

Document to prove that the following test has been conducted:

vendor shall provide testing results to confirm that the
equipment will operate without disturbance when energized and
subjected to an electromagnetic field from a radiating source equivalent to
a level 3 disturbance as detailed in IEC 61000-4-3. In particular, RF 34-SAMSS-623
A14
sources such as hand-held radio transceivers operating at 5 Watts within Sec. 5.7.2
the frequency ranges, 50-174 MHz, 406- 470MHz, and 800-870 MHz and
held at a distance off 1.0 meters from the equipment with cabinet doors
open shall not cause any malfunction, data corruption, or damage to the
equipment.

Inspection:
Items manufactured to this Specification are subject to the minimum 34-SAMSS-623
A15
Inspection Requirements as specified in Saudi Aramco Inspection Sec. 18
Requirement Form 175-344000.

Non-Material Requirements:
34-SAMSS-623
A16 The supplier shall provide non-material items as shown on Form NMR-
Sec. 18
7907.

B Storage, Handling and Preservation

The manufacturer's storage, handling and preservation instructions to be Schedule Q

B1
followed. Att. IV

Individuals responsible for special handling, storage and preservation

Schedule Q
B2 shall be fully qualified to do so, and supplied with predetermined WORK
Att. IV
and inspection instructions.

Environmental Conditions:
All cabinet equipment and wiring shall be designed for continuous 34-SAMSS-820
B3
operation at 50 °C, and relative humidity 80% maximum (non-condensing) Sec. 5.2
and 20% minimum.

The PLC shall be self-checking, i.e., have automatic internal checking

capability (so-called "self-diagnostics"; see paragraph 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 for SAES-Z-001 Sec.
B4
details) to detect a failure. When a failure occurs, an alarm shall be 9.8
initiated.

Unless otherwise stated on Form ISS 8020-830-ENG, PLC system

SAES-Z-001 Sec.
B5 components shall be listed, labeled or designed to conform to UL, FM,
3.2
CSA or CENELEC guidelines.

Purchase Order and Instrument specification sheet criteria shall be

confirmed and compared with instrument stainless steel tags/labels and Schedule Q
B6
nameplates, and shipment checked for damage prior to acceptance of the Att. IV
shipment

The selected CPU operating mode (Program, Run, Lock/Unlock), shall be 34-SAMSS-623
B7
visually indicated on the front of the CPU module. Sec. 8.2.4

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 Quick-Reference Charts:
Unless otherwise specified, laminated plastic quick-reference charts shall
34-SAMSS-623
B8 be permanently attached to the inside of the PLCs front door. The charts
Sec. 8.2.5
shall clarify proper module or PCB placement, and assist in the
interpretation of the status indicators.

I/O module types, quantities and respective signal levels shall be as 34-SAMSS-623
B9
indicated on attached ISS sheet. Sec.8.4.3

I/O modules shall be capable of being inserted into or removed from their
34-SAMSS-623
B10 rack without disturbing external wiring. Field I/O wiring shall be connected
Sec.8.4.4
to the I/O rack, via integral screw type terminals.

It shall be possible to mix all types of I/O modules in any given rack, 34-SAMSS-623
B11
irrespective of their voltage levels. Sec.8.4.5

All discrete I/O modules shall include local status indicators to monitor the
34-SAMSS-623
B12 status of each input and output. All analog modules shall include a local
Sec.8.4.7
status indicator to monitor the status of the module.

34-SAMSS-623
B13 All discrete I/O circuits shall be isolated from logic or processor circuitry.
Sec.8.4.8

All I/O circuits shall be designed so that accidental normal-mode

connection of 1000 VAC/DC to discrete I/O field terminals for an unlimited 34-SAMSS-623
B14
time shall not destroy any devices in I/O circuits other than the circuit to Sec. 13.2
which the voltage was applied.

All input and output points shall be individually fused or employ current
limiting circuitry, e.g., in the case of module "self powered" I/O. Fuses
34-SAMSS-623
B15 shall be located on an external termination panel, fused terminal strip or in
Sec.8.4.2
a location readily accessible for maintenance. Removal of I/O modules
shall not be necessary to accomplish fuse replacement.

Fuse ampacity ratings must be sized for the maximum expected load at
34-SAMSS-623
B16 the maximum operating temperature of the system, but not to exceed the
Sec.8.4.2
I/O module rating.

If remote I/O is selected, Vendor shall confirm, in writing, that the selected 34-SAMSS-623
B17
communications cable(s) meet the communications driver specification. Sec. 8.5.2

Communications driver software/firmware shall continuously monitor and

check the status of communication links and associated I/O. 34-SAMSS-623
B18
Communication status indication shall be provided on the face plate of Sec. 8.5.3
each associated module.

C Power Supplies, Protection and Fluctuations - Requirements

34-SAMSS-623
C1 Remote I/O cabinets shall incorporate their own power supply.
Sec8.7.4

Incoming power to the PLC system will be from Saudi Aramco supplied 34-SAMSS-623
C2
120 VAC power sources, which are over-current protected. Sec8.7.1

System Power Supplies:

The PLC system shall be designed such that all rack power supplies (e.g.,
main, expansion rack) are separate and distinct, connected via cabling or
internal bus structure. Each power supply shall be sized to provide 100% 34-SAMSS-623
C3
of the ampacity requirements (at rated voltage and maximum design Sec. 8.7.3
temperature) for the specified configuration of I/O cards, CPU, etc.,
including 25% spare modules, with all modules and outputs energized and
carrying their maximum connected load.

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 Auxiliary Power Supplies:
Auxiliary power supplies used to power I/O field points shall be sized for
34-SAMSS-623
C4 125% of the ampacity requirements (at rated voltage and maximum
Sec. 8.7.4.3
design temperature). Power supply loads shall be calculated with all
points energized, and all outputs carrying their maximum connected load.

Protection:
Each power supply shall have its own internal fuse/circuit breaker
protection on the incoming line side. Fuses or circuit breakers shall be 34-SAMSS-623
C5
capable of being replaced or reset, without removal of the power supply or Sec.8.7.5
disconnecting any wiring terminations. Output protection shall be provided
by current-limiting circuitry.

Power Restoration:
The PLC system shall be designed such that, such that output modules
34-SAMSS-623
C6 de-energize when primary UPS power is cycled to the ESD system (i.e.,
Sec.8.7.7.1
applied, removed, or restored to the CPU or I/O
modules).

Communications Interface:
The controller shall as a minimum, support multiple EIA/RS-232 EIA/RS-
422, EIA/RS-485, or ANSI/IEEE 802.3 ports for
communicating with external devices such as a DCS, host
34-SAMSS-623
C7 computer, local area network gateway, program development
Sec.8.6.2.1
station, or printer. Acceptable data communications protocols
include Modbus/RTU, TCP/IP, and OPC - (Object linking and
embedding for Process Control). Specific porting requirements
will be identified on the ISS

Identification:
Each type of PLC module shall be uniquely identified by a type number,
34-SAMSS-623
C8 serial number and a revision or some other production lot identification
Sec. 16
code. In addition, each PLC Module shall clearly indicate the designed
field signal range, type and service; e.g., 120 VAC Digital Output, etc.

Indoor PLC cabinet construction and wiring shall comply with the
34-SAMSS-623
C9 requirements of 34-SAMSS-820 "Instrumentation Control Cabinets except
Sec. 3.2
as may be superseded within this specification.

System Spare Requirements:

In addition to the spare requirements of 34-SAMMS-820, each PLC
enclosure(s) shall be provided with the following spare capacity to allow
for future system modifications: 34-SAMSS-623
C10
a) 10% installed spare I/O modules, based on I/O points used. (minimum Sec. 8.8
one spare module of each different type configured within the application
program)
b) 15% empty rack space.

Assembly and Mounting:

PLC system modules (or cards) shall be solidly constructed and shall be
34-SAMSS-623
C11 capable of being inserted into or removed from their chassis or mounting
Sec.8.4.4
rail assemblies online and shall not require movement of system cables or
wiring, either external or internal

Assembly and Mounting:

If power supply units are mounted in the same enclosure as the processor 34-SAMSS-623
C12
unit, they shall never be mounted below the CPU and always in the upper Sec. 8
section or rack(s) of the cabinet.

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 Assembly and Mounting:
Control cabinet which contains system components, such as
controllers, I/O and communication modules or which house
power supply modules shall be provided with a continuous analog 34-SAMSS-623
C13
temperature sensing device (RTD or Thermocouple). Sec. 9.3.2.3A
This device shall be interfaced to the DCS to provide
temperature indication and to provide high temperature
alarming to the operators.

Assembly and Mounting:

Cabinets which contain power supply modules shall be capable
of housing a High Sensitivity Smoke Detector (HSSD). 34-SAMSS-623
C14
The type and location of HSSD and responsibility for Sec.9.3.2.4
procurement, installation, and commissioning of the devices
shall be specified in the project specific FSD.

Assembly and Mounting: If so specified in the purchase order or ISS, a

strong pull-out tray shall be provided for the laptop/notebook programming 34-SAMSS-623
C15
workstation. The tray shall be positioned to conveniently view the CPU's Sec. 6
front indication panel.

Power and Signal Wiring:

Discrete inputs and outputs to field devices (which are not linemonitored,
in a current loop arrangement) shall be wired so 34-SAMSS-623
C16
that they switch the hot side of the line. Isolated commons Sec. 9.3.2.2
shall be used when passing signals between devices which
utilize different grounding systems.

Power and Signal Wiring:

I/O wiring for each process train (including duty/standby equipment) shall
be terminated on separate I/O modules. If racks are required to be 34-SAMSS-623
C17
powered down for replacing an I/O module, then each process train shall Sec. 9.3.2
be terminated in separate racks. This is to facilitate on-line maintenance
of each train without affecting the operation of the other train(s).

Power and Signal Wiring: 34-SAMSS-623

C18
All installed spare I/O modules are to be wired to spare terminal points. Sec. 9..3.2

D Input/Output Wiring, Cables and Wire Ways - Requirements

Wire Installation:
Segregation of parallel wiring internal to cabinets shall adhere to the
34-SAMSS-820
D1 following Table 2. Wiring that is required to be segregated shall cross at
Sec. 6.7.2.3
right angles and the spacing shall be maintained as close as practicable to
that shown in Table 2. [See Attachment 2]

Wire Specifications:
General 120/230 VAC power wiring shall be minimum 14 AWG stranded, 34-SAMSS-820
D2
copper, UL listed and PVC or XLPE insulated . Wire insulation shall be Sec. 6.7.3.1
rated for 600 volts, 75°C, minimum.

Wire Specifications:
Electronic signal wire shall be UL listed, stranded copper, minimum size
18 AWG, 300 V for single conductors or a minimum 20 AWG, 300 V for
multicore cable (assuming Class-2 circuits per NEC). Wire insulation shall 34-SAMSS-820
D3
be XLPE PVC, or PTFE, with a minimum temperature rating of 75°C. Sec. 6.7.3.2
Special electronic signal wires shall be as described in the Purchase
Order.

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 Wiring Methods:
Cabinet internal wiring shall meet the requirements and applicable
requirements defined in 34-SAMSS-913. Internal cabinet wiring does 34-SAMSS-820
D4
need to be procured from approved/regulated suppliers. Any supplier Sec. 6.7.3.2
which meets or exceed the minimum specifications and requirements may
be used to source internal wiring.

Wiring Methods:
The following are exempted from the above rule:
Wiring for millivolt, micro amp, pulse and frequency signals under 1 Volt
34-SAMSS-820
D5 such as thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTD), vibration
Sec. 6.7.6
elements, analyzer elements, thermistor elements and transmitters with
pulse outputs shall be directly connected to the I/O unless otherwise
specified in the Purchase Order.

Wiring Methods:
Exposed electrical connections with voltages greater than nominal 48 34-SAMSS-820
D6
volts AC/DC shall be shrouded by transparent, removable, insulating Sec. 6.7.4.1
plastic covers (or equivalent).

When screw-type terminals are provided on instruments and other

electrical devices, solder less crimp/compression connectors shall be
used for connecting stranded copper conductors. Insulated ring lugs, 34-SAMSS-820
D7
locking-fork or flanged- fork connectors, specifically designed to hold the Sec. 6.7.4.2
connector on the terminal in the event of loosening of the terminal screw,
shall be used on all such connections.

Terminal strip spacing shall allow ample room for plastic wire ducts
and permit lacing of cables, and fanning of individual wires to
termination points. Each terminal strip shall be labeled above or below
34-SAMSS-820
D8 with the terminal strip number, as shown on wiring diagrams.
Sec. 6.7.7.2
Terminals for similar (AC or DC) current service shall be grouped
together and physically separated from terminals for different service by
means of dividers, separate mounting rails or separate enclosures.

Standoffs for terminal strips are preferred to bring the terminal blocks
forward to be flush with the top of the plastic wire duct. This wiring method 34-SAMSS-820
D9
assures that all wires can be accessed without interference from other Sec. 6.7.7.3
wires as the wire duct is filled.

Where special cases of mixed ESD / Non-ESD signals occur in one

cabinet or control panel (e.g., Solid State / Relay Control Cabinets or
34-SAMSS-820
D10 Control Panels with ESD pushbuttons ), terminal strips for Emergency
Sec. 6.7.7.4
Shutdown (ESD) wiring shall be completely separate from all other wiring
including power, control and instrumentation.

Wiring for a given instrument loop shall be terminated on adjacent

34-SAMSS-820
D11 terminals on the terminal strip in order to organize and group all loop
Sec. 6.7.7.5
wiring.

Terminals for various types of general wiring (AC or DC), annunciator

34-SAMSS-820
D12 points and signal wiring shall be separately grouped and separated by
Sec. 6.7.9.1
dividers.

Plastic wire ducts with removable covers shall be installed in cabinets as

required to provide a means of routing and organizing wiring. A minimum
34-SAMSS-820
D13 of 50 mm shall be maintained between the duct and terminal strips. Wire
Sec. 7.9
markers shall be completely presented without being obscured by the
duct.

The maximum conduit/plastic wire duct fill (including spare capacity) shall 34-SAMSS-820
D14
not exceed the heat requirements of NFPA 70 Section 300.17. Sec. 6.7.9.3

In addition to the above, the maximum plastic wire duct fill (including 34-SAMSS-820
D15
spare capacity) shall not exceed 75% of its depth. Sec. 6.7.9.4

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 Plastic wire ducts shall be mounted using screws. Double-sided tape is 34-SAMSS-820
D16
unacceptable. Sec. 6.7.9.5

Where space limitations preclude the use of plastic wire ducts, wiring shall
be neatly loomed and secured with plastic spiral wrapping or tie-wraps 34-SAMSS-820
D17
and anchors. Wiring between movable parts such as doors shall be Sec. 6.7.9.6
installed in flexible hoses.

34-SAMSS-820
D18 Loomed wiring shall not be installed near sharp-edged surfaces.
Sec. 6.7.9.7

Wiring shall not be threaded through undressed access holes. Glands or 34-SAMSS-820
D19
protective grommets shall be used. Sec. 6.7.9.8

Vendor-installed cables shall be supported and provided with a strain- 34-SAMSS-820

D20
relief mechanism for cable connectors. Sec. 6.7.10

34-SAMSS-820
D21 Wire ducts for ESD wiring shall not contain any other types of wiring.
Sec. 6.7.11.1
Wire Color Coding:

34-SAMSS-820
D22
Sec. 6.7.11.2

Cables with connector plugs shall be tagged at each end. Each cable tag
shall have two labels. The first label (closest to the plug connector) shall
34-SAMSS-820
D23 identify the device and socket to which the plug is to be connected. The
Sec. 6.7.11.2
second label shall identify the device and socket to which the opposite
end of the cable is connected.

I/O and interconnecting wiring shall be tagged at each end with two
identification tags (or the two may be combined into one tag with sufficient
separation between wire numbers). The first tag (closest to the end of the 34-SAMSS-820
D24
wire) shall identify the terminal number to which the wire is physically Sec. 6.7.11.3
connected. The second tag shall identify the terminal number to which the
opposite end of the wire is connected.

Identification shall be in accordance with designations shown on

instrument loop diagrams (ILDs). Where wires terminate on instrument or 34-SAMSS-820
D25
device terminals, the instrument tag number and terminal designation (+) Sec. 6.7.11.6
or (-) (if applicable) will be used in lieu of terminal strip identification.

Wire tag information shall be permanently marked in block alpha numeric

or typed on tubular, heat shrinkable, slip-on sleeves. Wrap-around, snap-
34-SAMSS-820
D26 on or self-adhesive markers shall not be used. Where shrink fit cable
Sec. 7.11.3
markers cannot be installed over pre-made cable and connectors, a
suitable tie-wrap or equivalent type permanent marker shall be used.

Spare pairs/triads in multi-pair/triad cables shall be labeled "SPARE" in

34-SAMSS-820
D27 addition to the destination and source terminal numbers. All spares are to
Sec. 7.11.6
be terminated.

E Indoor PLC Control Cabinets, Terminal Blocks, Termination and Grounding

No more than two bare wires shall be connected to each side of a single 34-SAMSS-820
E1
terminal block. Sec. 7.8.1

All terminal blocks shall be channel (rail)-mounted, strip-type, with a

tubular box clamp connector and compression bar or yoke for wire 34-SAMSS-820
E2
termination. As a minimum, the thickness of the terminals shall be 5 mm Sec. 7.8.2
or higher.

Terminals shall be made of fire retardant, halogen free, high strength

34-SAMSS-820
E3 material such as polyamide or equivalent in accordance with UL 94, V0.
Sec. 7.8.3
Brittle materials such as melamine shall not be used.

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 A fused terminal block shall have a blown-fuse indicator. This may be a
34-SAMSS-820
E4 Light Emitting Diode (LED), visual sight indication through a port, or
Sec. 7.8.4
equivalent

The disconnect levers for fused terminals and knife-switch terminals shall 34-SAMSS-820
E5
be hinged. Sec. 7.8.5

Wires terminated on these terminal blocks shall not have the bare ends
coated with or dipped in solder ("tinned"). However, termination of wiring
34-SAMSS-820
E6 which has individual strands of the copper conductor tinned during
Sec. 7.8.6
manufacture (typical of shield drain wires or for corrosion protection) is
acceptable.

Direct termination of the bare wire end is acceptable. The terminal block
must be suited for the wire size. The use of crimp-on ferrules shall follow
the manufacturer's guidelines and the following:
a) One or two wire ferule is acceptable. (The use of ferrules to daisy chain 34-SAMSS-820
E7
is not acceptable). Sec. 7.8.7
b) Only one ferrule shall be connected to each side of a single terminal
block.
c) Ferrules shall be provided with plastic insulating collars.

Terminal blocks with a narrow, recessed screw entrance which require a

34-SAMSS-820
E8 special screwdriver or wrench may be used only if the insulation material
Sec. 7.8.8
is per Paragraph 7.8.3.

Multiple-deck and spring type terminal blocks shall not be used.

Exception: When provided as an integral part of manufactured electronic 34-SAMSS-820
E9
equipment, multiple-deck terminal blocks are allowed, but never for direct Sec. 7.8.9
termination of field cabling.

Vendor standard cables shall be designed and installed in such a way as SAES-Z-001 Sec.
E10
to allow cable disconnection in order to service the equipment. 16.2.4

Nameplates:
All Cabinets shall have a nameplate permanently attached indicating the SAES-Z-001 Sec.
E11
service description. Nameplates shall comply with the relevant sections of 16.1.2
34-SAMSS-820 specific to Nameplates.

Nameplates:
34-SAMSS-820
E12 Cabinets designed for both front and rear entry shall have a nameplate
Sec.6.5.6
attached to both the front and back.

Nameplates:
All push buttons, switches, lamps and other console mounted devices SAES-Z-001 Sec.
E13
shall have a nameplate permanently attached indicating the service 10.1.7
description.

Grounding:
Both safety ground and instrumentation circuit ground must conform to
34-SAMSS-820
E14 NEC, Article 250. Grounding system recommendations and requirements
Sec. 6.7.18.1
provided by manufacturers of instrumentation and control systems (e.g.,
Distributed Control Systems) shall be followed.

Grounding:
34-SAMSS-820
E15 Separate, electrically isolated grounding bars shall be provided, as
Sec. 6.7.18.2
required.

Grounding:
All ground buses shall be made of a solid copper measuring the following
34-SAMSS-820
E16 nominal dimensions 5mm x 40 mm x (y length), suitably drilled and tapped
Sec. 6.7.18.3
for screw terminals and wire lugs, or fitted with screw-type compression
lugs.

Grounding:
34-SAMSS-820
E17 The preferred location of the ground bus bars is at the bottom of the
Sec. 6.7.18.4
cabinet.

Grounding:
A No. 2 AWG screw-type compression lug shall be provided on both end 34-SAMSS-820
E18
of each ground bar for interconnection with the Master Instrument Ground Sec. 6.7.18.5
or Master Safety Ground.

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 Grounding:
The ground bus bars shall be labeled and wired as follows:
"AC SAFETY GROUND" for all exposed metal surfaces of cabinets,
34-SAMSS-820
E19 racks, chassis GND connections, etc. Individual wiring interconnections
Sec. 6.7.18.6
shall be minimum 12 AWG copper wire, green or green with yellow tracer
insulation. This bus shall be directly bolted to the cabinet without the use
of insulators.

Grounding:
"INSTRUMENT CIRCUIT GROUND" for connecting cable and wire
shields and DC Common. Interconnections between shield consolidation 34-SAMSS-820
E20
points and the bus bar shall be minimum 12 AWG copper wire, green or Sec. 6.7.18.6
green with yellow tracer insulation. This bus bar shall be electrically
insulated from the cabinet structure.

Grounding:
When provided, AC power receptacle outlets shall be grounded using 34-SAMSS-820
E21
ground wire terminated on the receptacle grounding terminal. (e.g., A Sec. 6.7.18.7
receptacle utilizing the faceplate as a ground path is not permitted.)

Lighting, Convenience and Power Distribution Receptacle Outlets:

34-SAMSS-820
E22 Cabinet lights shall be installed where practical and necessary, as
Sec. 6.7.19.1
specified in the Purchase Order.

If specified, cabinet lights shall be 120/230 Volt, 60-watt incandescent

lamps, size IEC, type E27 or ES (Edison Medium Screw Base) fitting or
34-SAMSS-820
E23 15-watt minimum industrial grade, fluorescent lighting fixture(s) oriented in
Sec. 6.7.19.2
such a manner that the majority of the interior portions of the cabinet are
illuminated.

Incandescent lamps shall have a guard to help protect the lamp from
34-SAMSS-820
E24 accidental breakage. Fluorescent lamps shall have clear plastic sleeve
Sec. 6.7.19.3
guards to help contain broken glass in case of an accident.

Interior lamps and convenience outlets shall be wired to separate

thermal/magnetic circuit breakers which shall be powered from a 34-SAMSS-820
E25
proponent furnished AC distribution panel, independent of the UPS power Sec. 6.7.19.5
supply.

F Outdoor PLC Control Cabinet - Requirements

Equipment Mounted Internal to the Outdoor Cabinet shall operate

continuously under the following humidity conditions.
34-SAMSS-820
F1 Relative Humidity:
Sec. 5.2.2.1
5% Minimum
95% Maximum (non-condensing)

Portions of Equipment that are mounted externally on the Outdoor Cabinet

34-SAMSS-820
F2 shall operate continuously under the conditions sporadic water spray such
Sec. 5.2.2.2
as from rain.

The cabinets and its integral parts shall be protected against corrosion
and operational failure due to wind-borne sea water spray and the
accumulation of wetted salt (NaCl), if it is located at:
a) Outdoor offshore locations, or 34-SAMSS-820
F3
b) Outdoor onshore locations within one kilometer from the shoreline of Sec. 5.2.2.3
the Arabian Gulf; all of the Ras Tanura Refinery and Terminal; and within
three kilometers from the shoreline of the Red Sea.

Enclosures: In outdoor plant areas, the panel/cabinet shall be NEMA 34-SAMSS-820

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250/NEMA ICS 6 Type 4 or IEC 60529, Type IP65. Sec. 7.1.1

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 In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive
environments as defined in Paragraph 4.2, enclosures shall be NEMA 250
/ NEMA ICS 6 Type 4X or IEC 60529 Type IP66, manufactured of 316L
stainless steel. Door hinge, door stay, and door lock shall be made of
316L stainless steel. Galvanized and/or painted or coated carbon steel
34-SAMSS-820
F7 sheet metal enclosures are not permitted.
Sec. 7.1.2
Commentary Note:
In outdoor plant and other industrial areas located in severe corrosive
environments, 34 SAMSS-820 Paragraph 7.1.2 supersedes Paragraph
7.1.1.
All cabinets intended for outdoor applications shall be certified by one of
the approved IECEx certifying bodies. Certification shall also include
Ingress Protection (IP rating) per IEC 60529.
Commentary Note:
34-SAMSS-820
F8 For IP rating certification, a vendor would submit a sample to certifying
Sec. 7.1.3
agency and they will issue a compliance certificate and then the
manufacturer can mass produce that commodity as long as they adhere
to the specification of the type tested item. Only one certificate per type is
needed for all current and succeeding projects.

Area Classification: The panel/cabinet and all components within the

panel shall be suitable for the electrical area classification where the panel 34-SAMSS-820
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will be installed. The classification of the area in which the panel will be Sec. 7.2.2
used, shall be specified in the Purchase Order.

Conduit Entry: The entry (on non-explosion proof cabinets) shall have a
34-SAMSS-820
F10 removable blank gland plate as specified in the Purchase Order for
Sec. 7.2.3.1
Buyer's conduit entry.

Elevated outdoor control cabinets shall normally have conduit entry from 34-SAMSS-820
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the bottom. Sec. 7.2.3.2

Conduit terminations shall be suitably bushed to prevent cutting or 34-SAMSS-820

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abrasion of the wiring insulation. Sec. 7.2.3.3
Relays: Relays shall meet the area classification in which they are
34-SAMSS-820
F13 installed. They shall also be weather-proof to meet any required
Pushbuttons Sec. 7.2.3.4
environmental and Lights:such
conditions Pushas buttons andorlights
rain, dust, shall be industrial
corrosion.
quality. Push buttons shall have protective mechanisms to prevent
accidental activation as required by the detailed design specification.
Long-life type lamps or LED cluster lamps shall be used. It shall be
possible to access the lamp bulbs from the front for replacement. The
color of the pushbuttons or lights shall be green for “ON”/”OPEN” and red 34-SAMSS-820
F14
for “OFF/”CLOSE” positions. Only screw terminals shall be provided on Sec. 6.7.14
push buttons.
Exception:
Existing facilities that currently deviate from the above light color
specification may use other conventions in order to keep the lighting
philosophy consistent within the facility.

Lighting, Convenience and Power Distribution Receptacle Outlets

• Cabinet lights shall be installed where practical and necessary, as
specified in the Purchase Order.
• If specified, cabinet lights shall be 120/230 Volt, 60-watt incandescent
lamps, size IEC, type E27 or ES (Edison Medium Screw Base) fitting or
15-watt minimum industrial grade, fluorescent lighting fixture(s) oriented in
such a manner that the majority of the interior portions of the cabinet are
illuminated.
• Incandescent lamps shall have a guard to help protect the lamp from
accidental breakage. Fluorescent lamps shall have clear plastic sleeve 34-SAMSS-820
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guards to help contain broken glass in case of an accident. Sec. 6.7.19
• When specified in the Purchase Order, convenience outlets shall be
duplex-type and rated at 120/230 VAC, 10 amp as a minimum.
• Interior lamps and convenience outlets shall be wired to separate
thermal/magnetic circuit breakers which shall be powered from a
proponent-furnished AC distribution panel, independent of the UPS power
supply.
• A switch in the cabinet (in addition to the circuit breaker) shall control
each lamp where the lamp is installed. Automatic door switches for lamps
are allowed.

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 Nameplates:
Nameplates shall be attached to the cabinets using stainless steel screws.
The nameplate shall be made of corrosion resistant material. The lettering 34-SAMSS-820
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shall be clearly legible. Internal nameplates (within the cabinet) shall also Sec. 7.3
be installed using stainless steel screws. Using adhesive nameplates is
not acceptable.

Convection-ventilated cabinets shall be provided with readily accessible,

removable filter screens inserted behind slotted louvers at the air inlets
and outlets. Louvers and filters shall be installed within the cabinet 34-SAMSS-820
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door(s). Louvers shall not be installed on the sides or back of the cabinet. Sec. 6.3.2

Fans with suitable filters and louvers may be used within control cabinets
to assist in heat removal. This can be achieved by installing a filter fan at
the air inlet (typically at the bottom of the cabinet door) to blow cool air
34-SAMSS-820
F19 into the cabinet or by installing an exhaust filter fan at the air outlet
Sec. 6.3.3
(typically at the upper section of the door) to draw hot air out of the
cabinet. The fan filter shall be easily accessible for maintenance or
replacement without dismantling the fan assembly.

Cabinet cooling fans shall be sized to handle 20% more air flow by
volume than the amount taken credit for in the heat dissipation calculation.
34-SAMSS-820
F20 Commentary Note:
Sec. 6.3.5
As an example, if the heat dissipation calculation considers the air volume
of the fan to be 150 CFM, fans should be sized to deliver 180 CFM.

Cabinets which contain redundant cooling fans shall be configured to have

one fans run continuously and the other fan to be energized based on the
34-SAMSS-820
F21 temperature inside the cabinet. Activation of the redundant fan shall be at
Sec. 6.3.6
30°C. A fan failure and over-temperature detection alarms are required in
the DCS.

The installation of fans on top of the cabinet should be avoided. However,

if it is deemed absolutely necessary to install the fans on top of the
34-SAMSS-820
F22 cabinet, the fan fixtures shall be protected by an additional cover or
Sec. 6.3.7
shroud to prevent dirt and debris from falling into the cabinet. In this case,
the cabinet shall be NEMA 12.

Where two or more front sections are required for a Control Panel, the 34-SAMSS-820
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interior shall be an open-frame construction. Sec. 6.3.8

Cabinet support bracing shall not restrict maintenance access to chassis,

34-SAMSS-820
F24 modules or components. Accessing any of the installed components or
Sec. 6.3.9
wiring shall not require the removal of other components.

34-SAMSS-820
F25 Each cabinet shall be provided with removable lifting rings.
Sec. 6.3.10

Cabinet doors shall be full-height. All doors shall be dust-tight and

34-SAMSS-820
F26 reinforced against buckling. The maximum door width shall be 900 mm
Sec. 6.3.11
(36 inches) unless otherwise specified in the Purchase Order.

Cabinets intended for marshalling may have front and rear access and
shall be designed per paragraph 5.2. The distance from the front surface
34-SAMSS-820
F27 to the surface of rear terminal blocks, shall not be more than 400 mm
Sec. 6.3.12
deep to provide for safe access. The cable entry to the marshalling
cabinet shall be through the bottom.

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 All doors shall be capable of opening at least 90 degrees, preferably 180
34-SAMSS-820
F28 degrees, and shall be equipped with mechanical stops for holding the
Sec. 6.3.13
doors open
Control and marshalling cabinets may be combined into a single cabinet
for systems where the entire control and marshalling fit into a single
cabinet. This is typical for systems such as VMS, RTU, PLC, CCS, HIPS,
etc. For these systems, it is preferable to segregate control equipment
34-SAMSS-820
F29 from marshalling to the maximum extent possible. Front/rear separation
Sec. 6.3.14
shall be considered.
Exception:
For expansion to existing facilities, the existing cabinet design may be
used.

When front and rear accesses are provided for control cabinets, each
section shall have its own full size mounting plate. Cable routing shall be
34-SAMSS-820
F30 tightly secured either on the sides and/or through properly dressed holes.
Sec. 6.3.15
Wiring shall not be threaded through undressed access holes. Glands or
protective grommets shall be used.

All doors shall be provided with integral lockable door handles with the 34-SAMSS-820
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same lock and key combination, unless otherwise specified on the ISS. Sec. 6.3.16

Equipment that are installed within cabinets or panels and are normally
used by the operator shall be readable and operable with the operator in a 34-SAMSS-820
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standing position. Sec. 6.3.17

The inside of each door shall be equipped with a pocket suitable for 34-SAMSS-820
F33 holding A4 documents and/or cabinet drawings. Sec. 6.3.18
Cabinets intended for bottom cable entry shall be provided with a gland
plate at the bottom of the cabinet. 34-SAMSS-820
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Sec. 6.3.19
All cabinets intended for outdoor applications shall be certified by one of
the approved IECEx certifying bodies. Certification shall also include
Ingress Protection (IP rating) per IEC 60529.
Commentary Note:
34-SAMSS-820
F35 For IP rating certification, a vendor would submit a sample to certifying
Sec. 7.1.3
agency and they will issue a compliance certificate and then the
manufacturer can mass produce that commodity as long as they adhere
to the specification of the type tested item. Only one certificate per type is
needed for all current and succeeding projects.
REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G - Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract),
2. Schedule Q - Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract)
3. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code 2017
4. 23-SAMSS-010 - Distributed Control Systems, 24 December 2017
5. 34-SAMSS-820 - Instrument Control Cabinets 13 July 2016
6. SAEP-385 - Preservation of Project Materials and Equipment - 25 October 2017
7. SAES-Z-001 - Process Control System - 20 December 2017

ATTACHMENTS:

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).

3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products or
services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states
that the equipment, material or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the
manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative

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 Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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