Materials System Specification

34-SAMSS-815 2 July 2013

Annunciators
Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee

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Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Environmental Conditions.............................. 3
5 Design and Construction................................ 5
6 Identification Tagging..................................... 9
7 Inspection and Testing................................... 9

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Document Responsibility: Instrumentation Standards Committee 34-SAMSS-815
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1 Scope

This Specification defines the minimum requirements for plug-in module type,
annunciators suitable for indoor and/or outdoor application.

Annunciator systems installed in a control cabinet, panel, console or graphic display

shall be defined by this specification in conjunction with:
34-SAMSS-820, “Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoor”, or
34-SAMSS-821, “Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor”

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer’s Representative through the
Manager, Process & Control Systems Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer’s Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Process & Control Systems
Department of Saudi Aramco.

3 References

References noted below are a part of this SAMSS and shall be per a specific edition or
the latest edition whichever is specified.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Mandatory
Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirement

Saudi Aramco Material System Specifications

34-SAMSS-820 Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoor
34-SAMSS-821 Instrument Control Cabinets - Outdoor

Saudi Aramco Form and Data Sheet

8020-815-ENG Annunciators

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Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form

175-343300 Annunciators

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60079 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres
IEC 60529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by
Enclosures
IEC 61000-4-3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing and
Measurement Techniques - Radiated, Radio-
Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test
IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Generic
Standards - Immunity for Industrial Environments

Instrument Society of America

ANSI/ISA 18.1 Annunciator Sequences and Specifications

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(1,000 Volts Maximum)
NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems

National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)

4 Environmental Conditions

4.1 Temperature

The equipment shall operate continuously under the following ambient air
temperatures without any degradation of the manufacturer’s guaranteed
performance:

Indoor Air Outdoor Outdoor

Conditioned (2) Sheltered (1)(2)(3) Unsheltered (2)(3)
35°C 55°C 65°C
Maximum
(95°F) (131°F) (149°F)
10°C 0°C 0°C
Minimum
(50°F) (32°F) (32°F)

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Notes:
1) “Sheltered” refers to permanent, ventilated enclosures or buildings, or permanently fixed
sunshades with a top and three sides.
2) For instruments which dissipate internal heat and are installed in custom engineered
enclosures (e.g., enclosures not included in the original manufacturer’s temperature
certification), an additional 15°C shall be added to the above maximum temperatures.
An example, for “indoor air conditioned” installation, the equipment must perform at
35 + 15 = 50°C. Similarly, for the “outdoor unsheltered” case, the equipment shall be
designed for a maximum operating temperature of 65 + 15 = 80°C.
3) For the outdoor installations only, the designer can take credit for forced or passive cooling
to eliminate or reduce the 15°C heat rise. For example, if vortex coolers are used, the heat
removal capacity of the coolers may be subtracted from the generated heat. No more than
15°C reduction in temperature will be given as credit. The designer shall substantiate his
claim by providing the support data and calculations.

4.2 Contaminants

The instrument manufacturer shall ensure that all equipment is designed to

withstand the following air quality requirements.

4.2.1 Dust Concentration

Usual airborne dust concentration is 1 mg/m³. During sandstorms, dust

concentrations may reach 500 mg/m³. Particle sizes are as follows:
95% of all particles are less than 20 micrometers
50% of all particles are less than 1.5 micrometers

Elements present in dust include compounds of calcium, silicon,

magnesium, aluminum, potassium, chlorides and sodium. When wetted
(high humidity conditions) these compounds function as electrolytes and
can result in severe corrosion.

Other pollutants present in the atmosphere under the most extreme

conditions are:
H2S 20 ppm (Vol/Vol)
Hydrocarbon 150 ppm (Vol/Vol)
SO2 10 ppm (Vol/Vol)
CO 100 ppm (Vol/Vol)
NOx 5 ppm (Vol/Vol)
O3 1 ppm (Vol/Vol)

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4.2.2 Wind-borne Sea Water Spray

Equipment installed offshore or nearshore (within one kilometer from

the shoreline of the Arabian Gulf and within three kilometers from the
shoreline of the Red Sea), shall be suited for the harsh environment
(NEMA 4X enclosure, 316 SST externals, hermitically sealed, etc.).

4.3 Humidity

Indoor humidity design basis shall be 20% to 80% relative humidity.

Outdoor design basis shall be 5% to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).

5 Design and Construction

5.1 Fail-Safe Design

The annunciating circuits shall be designed to fail-safe. Any single failure or

defect in system hardware shall cause the annunciating system to initiate an
alarm. Annunciators shall be field proven for at least 1 year. Annunciators
shall be initiated by on/off signals, serial data link, dual redundant serial data
link, and/or network connection as specified in the P.O.

All on/off inputs shall be opto-coupled. All on/off signals shall “open” on fault
conditions. All PCB switches shall be consistently set, or programmed, to
activate the alarm on an “opening” contact.

Data link communication ports, paths and network connections shall be

electrically isolated from the external logic processors. Loss of communication
on any serial data link or network connection shall initiate an alarm on the
annunciator. The communications interface and software shall be field proven
for at least 1 year.

5.2 Standard Annunciator Sequences

“First-Out” sequence when specified shall be provided for individual alarm

points or groups of points in one annunciator per ANSI/ISA 18.1, Sequence
F3A. For specific application requirements refer to Form 8020-815-ENG.

5.3 Enclosures

The annunciator enclosures shall be suitable for the area classification specified
on the ISS.

Indoor annunciator enclosures shall meet the requirements of NEMA 250 /

NEMA ICS 6 Type 1 or 12 or IEC 60529 IP 41 as specified on the ISS.

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Outdoor annunciator enclosures shall meet NEMA 250/NEMA ICS 6 Type 4, or

4X or IEC 60529 IP 65 as specified on the ISS.

They shall be sufficiently rigid to withstand normal operation and transportation

without damage.

5.4 Mounting

If logic modules are mounted separately from the display window, then the
display window shall house the nameplate, lamps or LED assembly and wiring
terminals. Unless otherwise specified by the Buyer, remote logic chassis shall
be suitable for mounting in standard nineteen (19) inch racks. Alarm modules
shall be supplied for all windows, including the spares.

5.5 Electronic Components

5.5.1 General

All components shall be of high grade industrial standard varieties rated

for temperature conditions listed in Section 4. All components and
assemblies shall be designed to operate with internal natural draft air
circulation with no louvers and no fans.

The surface temperature rise of components mounted on printed circuit

boards shall not exceed 25°C above ambient. If this rise is exceeded, a
screen shall be provided to eliminate accidental contact.

5.5.2 Printed Circuit Boards

All Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) shall be coated with a solderable clear
epoxy polyurethane resin varnish after assembly, prior to inspection and
testing. Individual circuits shall be designed in such a way that the
removal or insertion of one PCB shall not affect the operation of other
circuits. All PCB’s shall be identical and universal in application and
specific operating sequences shall be made by programmable switches.
All outputs shall be short-circuit proof.

5.5.3 LED Indicators

Output state LEDs on PCBs shall be mechanically protected by a clear

cover (e.g., Plexiglas) which may also act as an external handle.

5.5.4 Identification

Each printed circuit board shall be identified by type number.

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5.5.5 Electrical

The annunciators shall be IEC or Ex labeled, meeting requirement of

IEC 60079 and certified by one of the agencies in the Approved IECEx
Certification Bodies (ExCBs) under IECEx Certified Equipment
Scheme. Method of protection must be marked and must correspond
with NEC Article 505 requirements for suitable protection method(s)
for the hazardous area where the equipment is applied. Markings based
on other schemes or directives such as ATEX are not acceptable.
Special wiring requirements shall be as specified in the P.O.

5.6 Display Windows

Display windows shall be translucent white unless otherwise specified, and

engraved, or laser printed, with black letters. The font size shall be minimum
3.2 mm (⅛”). Each window shall be illuminated by two (2) lamps or LED
assembly. The lamps, or LED assemblies mounted behind the display windows
shall be easily accessible for replacement from the front without the aid of
special tools. A lamp, or LED assembly test circuitry shall be provided for each
annunciator. Lamps or LED assemblies shall be rated for at least 5000 hours.

20% Spare display windows shall be provided and be wired and equipped with
lamps, or LED assemblies and windows, however without engraving.

5.7 Push Buttons

Pushbuttons shall be provided for the “acknowledge”, “reset”, and “lamp test” or
“LED test” functions. When specified, “First out reset” shall also be provided.

The lamp or LED assembly test function shall not disable the annunciator.

5.8 Audible Alarm

Each annunciator shall be supplied with a relay to actuate a remote common audible
signal device, powered by an external power supply, as specified in the PO.

5.9 Relays

All relays shall be hermetically sealed with “Single-Pole Double-Throw” (SPDT)

contacts.
Exception:

Relays with dust-tight enclosures may be used for indoor installations.

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5.10 Power Supply

The annunciators shall operate from the external supply voltage specified on
the ISS. External horns shall be AC or DC powered, as specified in the PO.
Supply voltage may vary within the following tolerances:

System/Device Nominal Tolerance NEC 725 Class

24 VDC 21 - 28.2 VDC 1 or 2
Annunciator 120 VAC, 60 ± 2 Hz 110 - 126 VAC 1 or 3
230 VAC, 60 ± 2 Hz 210 - 241 VAC 1

The power supply for the logic functions and input circuits shall be adequately
regulated and filtered.

5.11 External Alarm Monitoring

When specified in the PO, the annunciator shall be provided with a serial
communication port and/or network connection for external alarm monitoring
functions. These connections shall be electrically isolated from the external
logic processors.

The requirements for the communication link, network connection and alarm
monitoring software shall be as specified in the PO.

5.12 Electro-Mechanical Compatibility (EMC)

Annunciator equipment designated as ‘indoors’ shall carry CE Mark for

compliance with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC or shall comply with
immunity levels stated in IEC 61000-6-2: Generic Standards - Immunity for
Industrial Environments. Alternatively, the vendor shall provide testing results
to confirm that the equipment will operate properly 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 sources such
as hand-held radio transceivers operating at 5 Watts within the frequency ranges,
50–174 MHz, 406–470 MHz, and 800–870 MHz and held at a distance off
1.0 meters from the equipment shall not cause any malfunction, data corruption,
or damage to the equipment.

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6 Identification Tagging

An identification tag or name plate made of 316 stainless steel shall be attached to the
equipment securely with stainless steel or monel fasteners. The tag shall be marked by
raised letters or die stamping with the following information and shall be located so that
the information can be read after the equipment is installed:
a) Purchase Order Number,
b) Manufacturer,
c) Model Number,
d) Serial Number,
e) Date of Manufacture,
f) Buyer’s Tag Number, and
g) Voltage and Frequency electrical ratings.

7 Inspection and Testing

7.1 General

A copy of the Manufacturer’s test procedure shall be submitted for approval.

The Manufacturer’s test procedure shall clearly indicate:

a) the conditions under which the testing is to be carried out;
b) any standards and/or specifications with which the Manufacturer’s test
procedure complies.

7.2 Type Tests

A type test certificate, supported by the results of satisfactory completed type

tests, shall be acceptable subject to Buyer’s approval.

7.3 Inspection

Items manufactured to this Specification are subject to the minimum Inspection

Requirements as specified in Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements Form
175-343300.

Revision Summary
2 July 2013 Major revision.

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