OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Trelleborg Marine Systems UK Ltd., SeaTechnik™ Product Area Head Office,

Airfield View, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Deeside, United Kingdom CH5 3QW
tel: +44 1244 539635 fax: +44 1244 539880
email: service.seatechnik@trelleborg.com website: http//www.seatechnik.com
 Universal Safety Link
USL-8810-V2
Fibre, Electric & Pneumatic ESD system

User Manual

Issue Detail Author Checked Date

A DRAFT DMN JAC 13-11-2013
1 Telephones Added JAC DMN 04-02-2014
2 Pneumatic Added JAC DMN 22-01-2015

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the enclosed information,
Trelleborg accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this
document or associated drawings may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in an information
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publisher.

©Trelleborg Marine Systems UK Ltd,

Airfield View, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Deeside, United Kingdom CH5 3QW.

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 7
Figure 1 - USL System Overview....................................................................................... 8
1.1 Fibre System ............................................................................................................... 9
1.1.1 Telephones ........................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Backup Electric System ............................................................................................. 10
1.3 Backup Pneumatic System ........................................................................................ 10
2. DESCRIPTION - USL-8810 Unit ..................................................................................... 11
2.1 Core System functions............................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Power LED .......................................................................................................... 11
2.1.2 On|Off Switch ...................................................................................................... 11
2.1.3 Lamp Test ........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4 Local ESD Status ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.5 Remote ESD Status ............................................................................................ 11
2.1.6 Remote ESD output ............................................................................................ 11
2.1.7 Reset .................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.8 Inhibit .................................................................................................................. 12
2.1.9 Fibre \ Electric \ Pneumatic System selection ...................................................... 12
2.2 Fibre System functions .............................................................................................. 12
2.2.1 Fibre Link status.................................................................................................. 12
2.2.2 GUI description ................................................................................................... 12
2.2.3 ESD Panel .......................................................................................................... 13
2.2.4 Local ESD ........................................................................................................... 13
2.2.5 Remote ESD ....................................................................................................... 13
2.2.6 First Up ............................................................................................................... 13
2.2.6 Date and Time .................................................................................................... 13
2.2.7 Alarm Page ......................................................................................................... 14
2.2.8 History Page ....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.1 Electric System Selected LED ............................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Master\Slave\Pendant\Test Switch ...................................................................... 15
2.3.3 Local Loop Healthy LED...................................................................................... 15
2.3.4 Remote Loop Healthy LED.................................................................................. 15
2.3.5 Loop Reset Switch .............................................................................................. 15
2.3.6 Local initiated ESD .............................................................................................. 16
2.3.7 Remote initiated ESD .......................................................................................... 16
2.3.8 Test LED ............................................................................................................. 16
3. OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 Fibre Optic System .................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Connections ........................................................................................................ 17
3.1.2 Connections for USL System Testing. ................................................................. 19
3.1.3 Connection for Transfer Operations. ................................................................... 21
3.1.4 Setup for Transfer Operations. ............................................................................ 21
3.1.4 Data for Transfer Operations. .............................................................................. 22
3.2 Electric System - Summary........................................................................................ 25
3.2.1 Connections ........................................................................................................ 25
3.2.2 Test procedures .................................................................................................. 26
3.2.3 Normal Operation ................................................................................................ 27
3.2.4 Resetting the system........................................................................................... 27
3.2.5 Pendant mode..................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Pneumatic System - Summary .................................................................................. 29
3.3.1 Connections............................................................................................................ 29
3.3.2 Test Procedures .................................................................................................. 30
3.3.3 Normal Operation ................................................................................................ 30

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4 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................... 31
4.1 USL 8810 maintenance ............................................................................................. 31
4.2 USL 8815 FO Umbilical Reel ..................................................................................... 31
4.3 USL 8817 Electric Umbilical Reel & USL 8818 Pendant Umbilical Reel ..................... 31
4.4 Setup of pneumatic system volume restrictor ............................................................ 32
4.5 Adjustment of the USL set point pressure .................................................................. 32
4.6 USL-8823 Pneumatic Hose Umbilical Reel ................................................................ 33
5. CONTACT DETAILS ....................................................................................................... 34
6. APPENDICIES ................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix A - CB9260 I.S. PCB Conditions of Certification/Special Conditions for safe use.
........................................................................................................................................ 36
Appendix B - Certificates ................................................................................................. 37
Appendix C - Data Sheets ............................................................................................... 38
Appendix D - Systems Drawings and Documentation ...................................................... 41

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FIGURES:
Figure 1 - USL System Overview .......................................................................................... 8
Figure 2 - USL Telephone configuration ................................................................................ 9
Figure 3 - Interlocked Relays (Shore to Ship Link) .............................................................. 10
Figure 4 - USL 8810 Cabinet............................................................................................... 11
Figure 5 - USL Core Functions............................................................................................ 11
Figure 6 - GUI Main Screen - Remote ................................................................................. 12
Figure 7 - GUI Main Screen - Local ..................................................................................... 13
Figure 8 - ESD Panel .......................................................................................................... 13
Figure 9 - Alarm Page ......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 10 - History Page ..................................................................................................... 14
Figure 11 - Electric System functions .................................................................................. 15
Figure 12 - USL Connections .............................................................................................. 18
Figure 13 - USL FO Loopback Connector ........................................................................... 19
Figure 14 - USL Fibre Optic Reel ........................................................................................ 21
Figure 15 - USL Jetty Box ................................................................................................... 21
Figure 16 - USL Ship-side Box ............................................................................................ 21
Figure 17 - Fibre Link Status ‘healthy’ ................................................................................. 21
Figure 18 - USL-8818 pendant ............................................................................................ 28
Figure 19 - USL-8818 Reel ................................................................................................. 28
Figure 20 – Pneumatic Hose Reel....................................................................................... 29
Figure 21 – Pneumatic Test Unit ......................................................................................... 30
Figure 22 - USL-8810 Fuse Location .................................................................................. 31
Figure 22 – USL Pneumatic restrictor valve location ........................................................... 32

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ABBREVIATIONS:

CCR - Cargo Control Room

DCS - Distributed Control System
ESD - Emergency Shutdown
I.S. - Intrinsically Safe
LED - Light Emitting Diode
N/C - Normally Closed
N/O - Normally Open
O/C - Open Circuit
SIGTTO - Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators.
SSL - Ship Shore Link System

NOTICES:

The following notices occur throughout this manual;

WARNING
Warnings are given to draw reader’s attention to operations
where DANGER TO LIFE OF LIMB MAY OCCUR.

CAUTION
Cautions are given to draw reader’s attention to operations
where DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR.

Note: Notes are given to draw reader’s attention to points

of interest or to supply supplementary information

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1. INTRODUCTION umbilical cable with fully SIGTTO Link

compatible SeaTechnik 5way plugs.

Trelleborg’s SeaTechnik USL-8810 USL-8818 Hand portable ESD Pendant

system provides main Fibre Optic and cable reel for back-up Electric System.
back-up Electric and Pneumatic systems 25 metre umbilical cable with pendant for
in compliance with large scale Ship to operations without a remote ESD system.
Shore LNG practice within
ISO28460:2010. The fibre-optic system USL-8819 Electric System Loopback Test
uses digital SONET data transmission. Plug for pre-operation system check.
Military-specification harsh environment or
expanded beam connectors couple the USL-8820 Electric System Umbilical
USL system to its shore or ship Loopback Test Assembly for umbilical test
counterpart; the connectors can still and pre-operation system check.
transmit signals without interruption
despite contamination. USL-8815 Hand portable cable reel for
The Electric SIGTTO Link system uses an primary fibre optic 25 metre umbilical
interposing relay system with fully isolated cable with expanded beam connectors.
Local and Remote current loops, industry
standard 5pin connectors and fully USL-8816 Fibre optic loopback ‘self test’
complies with SIGTTO guidelines. for pre-operation system check.
The Pneumatic system uses a
compressed inert gas (usually air) system USL-8817 Hand portable cable reel for
to link Ship and Shore, a drop in pressure back-up Electric System 25 metre
at either end causing an ESD. umbilical cable with fully SIGTTO Link
The system uses industry standard QDC compatible SeaTechnik 5way plugs.
fittings for connection.
USL-8818 Hand portable ESD Pendant
cable reel for back-up Electric System.
Typical systems comprise of any 25 metre umbilical cable with pendant for
combination of the following: operations without a remote ESD system.

USL-8810 Main control unit with colour USL-8819 Electric System Loopback Test
Touch screen data display monitor. Plug for pre-operation system check.
USL-8812 Transfer area / shipboard or
connection box with primary fibre optic USL-8820 Electric System Umbilical
connector and a back-up electric socket Loopback Test Assembly for umbilical test
for ESD only operation. and pre-operation system check.
USL-8815 Hand portable cable reel for
primary fibre optic 25 metre umbilical USL-8823 Hand portable hose reel for
cable with expanded beam connectors. back-up Pneumatic System with
25 metre Umbilical Antistatic Hose with
USL-8816 Fibre optic loopback ‘self test’ Industry Standard Snaptite (or Nitta
for pre-operation system check. Moore) ½” QDC fittings.

USL-8817 Hand portable cable reel for

back-up Electric System 25 metre

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Figure 1 - USL System Overview

SHORE SIDE SHIP SIDE

USL 8810 ENCLOSURE PLANT INTERFACE

USER USL 8810 ENCLOSURE PLANT INTERFACE
CONTROL PANEL
USER
(GUI)
CONTROL PANEL
(GUI)
PLANT
I/O
SHIP
I/O
SONET PCB

SHORE SONET PCB

LAN
SHIP
CONTROL ESD LAN
E
- LER LOGIC O ESD CONTROL
SONET EO E
USL-8812-V1 Connection Box O LOGIC -LER
TELEPHONE HANDLER E USL-8815 E
O PORT O SONET
CHANNELS 1-16 E FO HAND EHANDLER
O O TELEPHONE
AUDIO AND CARRY REEL E CHANNELS 1-16
CONTROL DATA FO CONNECTOR O
AUDIO AND
PORT USL CONTROL DATA
CONNECTION BOX
SWITCHING PCB
PLANT USL-8812 Connection Box ELEC CONNECTOR SWITCHING PCB
DISTRIBUTED ALARM & PORT STBD
SHIP
CONTROL MISC.
ALARM & DISTRIBUTED
SYSTEM INTERFACE FO CONNECTOR
ELEC/FO MISC. CONTROL
(DCS) SWITCHING /PNEU USL CONNECTION INTERFACE SYSTEM
LOGIC SYSTEM BOX ELEC/FO (DCS)
SWITCHING
SELECTION SYSTEM
ESDS LOGIC
ELEC CONNECTOR SELECTION
EMERGENCY ESD ESDS
SHUT DOWN INTERFACE
ESD EMERGENCY
SYSTEM FO CONNECTOR
FRONT PANEL INTERFACE SHUT DOWN
INTERFACE FEMALE 1/2" SYSTEM
STBD USL FRONT PANEL
QUICK
TELEPHONE CONNECTION BOX INTERFACE
HOTPHONE DISCONNECT
INTERFACE - PNEUMATIC PNEUMATIC
COUPLING TELEPHONE
CHANNELS 1-4 INTERFACE ELEC CONNECTOR INTERFACE HOTPHONE
USL-8817 INTERFACE -
ELECTRIC HAND CHANNELS 1-4
CARRY REEL USL-8812-V2 Connection Box
ELECTRIC SYSTEM ELECTRIC SYSTEM STBD
PCB I.S. PCB
TELEPHONE ELECTRIC SYSTEM ELECTRIC SYSTEM TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE
I.S. PCB PCB
SIGNAL CONDITIONING

CONTROL
SIGNAL CONDITIONING
LIFT TO RING
-LER
PHONE CONTROL
LIFT TO RING
USL-8818 -LER
PHONE
PENDANT HAND
FRONT PANEL PSU CARRY REEL
INTERFACE
PSU FRONT PANEL
INTERFACE
FEMALE 1/2" QUICK
AC
POWER DISCONNECT
SUPPLY
SUPPLY COUPLING POWER SUPPLY
UNIT 24V IN SUPPLY AC
UNIT

SHIP'S SIDE
24V IN CONNECTOR
3/2 BOX 3/2
SOLENOID SOLENOID
VALVE VALVE
NON RETURN NON RETURN
VALVE LINE LINE VALVE
RESTRICTOR RESTRICTOR

TO JETTY TO SHIP SIDE

8mm NB SS TUBE USL-8823 8mm NB SS TUBE
PNEUMATIC HAND
CARRY REEL

SYSTEM SYSTEM
EXHAUST SILENCER TO ESD LINE ESD LINE
AIR INPUT AIR REGULATOR/ EXHAUST SILENCER TO AIR REGULATOR/ AIR INPUT
ATMOSPHERE
FILTER/GAGUE/ ATMOSPHERE FILTER/GAGUE/
(no connection required)
BALL VALVE (no connection required) BALL VALVE
FLEXIBLE HOSE
SHIP'S SIDE
FLEXIBLE HOSE TO PNEUMATIC
CONNECTOR
MODULE
BOX
FEMALE 1/2" QUICK
SHIP'S
INSTRUMENT DISCONNECT
INSTRUMENT
AIR COUPLING
AIR
SUPPLY MAX 10 BAR SUPPLY
MAX 10 BAR

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1.1 Fibre System 1.1.1 Telephones

The primary function of the FO system is In addition to the ESD system,

to simultaneously signal the shut-down of in all modes there are four telephone
transfer operations. channels,
3 are available for ship to shore
The point of transfer of liquefied gas and communications, these are configured as
vapour between ship and shore is classed follows –
as a hazardous area (ISO 60079) and
approved electrical equipment and/or Channel 1 – SeaTechnik Hotphone
techniques must be used. interface.
Channel 2 – Trunk Line for Shore
With the fibre optic mode selected, the connection to an analogue exchange.
umbilical cable is connected to a Channel 3 – Standard Dial Telephone for
counterpart compatible system. The fibre general communication.
optic system performs a data handshake Channel 4 – Lift to Ring (non-dial)
and the Remote LNG tank configurations telephone.
are then available for the operator to
observe. The ESD trip signals are set to To enable all USL systems to be identical
‘healthy’ enabling the LNG transfer to Channel 2 and 3 will be crossed in
begin. The operator can observe software to allow ships personnel
temperatures and pressures of both communication with a Trunk line and
systems throughout the transfer process. shore exchange to the outside world, this
Pre-set alarm limits enable the transfer to means 3 channels are available for use at
be monitored in order to manage and, any one time.
where possible, avoid an ESD trip event.

Following an ESD trip, a ‘first-up’

indication shows where the ESD was
initiated. This facilitates quick identification
of the cause of the ESD event, helping to
minimise downtime in primary and back-
up modes. The first up indication will clear
when the system is reset.

Figure 2 - USL Telephone configuration

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1.2 Backup Electric System loops are connected through an umbilical,

ensuring one USL-8810 system is set to
The SeaTechnik Electric ESD system is Master and one to Slave. The loops are
designed as a backup to the main fibre then made 'Healthy' by an operator
system and follows recommendations by 'Reset', this fail-safe condition maintains
the Society of International Gas Tanker both systems in a healthy state.
and Terminal Operators (SIGTTO). If either unit automatically or manually
initiates an ESD trip or the link is severed,
The system was originally specified by the current loop is broken and both units
SIGTTO and embodies the principles of will output an ESD trip in accordance with
intrinsic safety (EEx’ia’) whereby voltages SIGTTO guidelines.
and currents in areas where flammable
gas may be present are kept to levels at
which sparks cannot cause ignition. The 1.3 Backup Pneumatic System
concept of intrinsic safety also includes
isolating devices which will switch an The SeaTechnik Pneumatic ESD is
adjoining circuit without the need for a designed as a backup for the other USL
direct electrical link. This removes the systems.
possibility of high voltages or currents It consists of an electrically operated
entering the hazardous area. solenoid valve to provide pressure to the
hazardous area in a healthy situation and
to dump the pressure in the case of an
ESD, a pressure switch to monitor the
pressure in the hazardous area and other
equipment to control pressure and flow
rates to the system.

Integrated USL Pneumatic system

USL ESD I/O

3/2
SOLENOID
VALVE
NON RETURN
VALVE LINE
RESTRICTOR

SYSTEM EXHAUST SILENCER TO ESD LINE

AIR REGULATOR/ TO JETTY
AIR INPUT ATMOSPHERE
Figure 3 - Interlocked Relays (Shore to Ship FILTER/GAGUE/
BALL VALVE
(no connection required)
8mm NB SS TUBE

Link) FLEXIBLE HOSE

INSTRUMENT
AIR
SUPPLY MAX 10 BAR
The system has been designed by
Trelleborg using ATEX and IECEx certified Figure 4 – USL Pneumatic Schematic
hazardous area equipment.
The interface to the Pneumatic system is
Two USL-8810 units can be connected found on the bottom of the USL cabinet
together, one USL-8810 can be connected and consists of a Filter/Regulator with a
to a similar current loop ESD system or ¼” BSPP input fitting, a ¼” BSPP fitting
one USL-8810 unit can be used with a for the output to the Pneumatic ESD Local
USL-8818 Pendant umbilical cable reel. system and a sintered exhaust silencer
The pendant allows a single USL-8810 fitting to dump the gas in an ESD event.
unit to be used when the connecting ship,
shore or bunker installation is not
available, compatible or non-functioning.

The basic principle of the electric system

is simple. Two interlinked I.S. current
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2. DESCRIPTION - USL-8810 Unit

WARNING
If the power led is off AC voltages may still
be present inside the unit.

2.1.2 On|Off Switch

Switches the unit On or Off.

2.1.3 Lamp Test

Pressing lamp test in Electric mode will
light all the LEDs.

Note:
local and remote ESD status and
remote ESD output should
illuminate orange (green or red is
an LED failure)
Loop Reset button will not light by
design.

Pressing Lamp test in Fibre mode will light

all the LEDs except for the Electric Link
lights
Figure 4 - USL 8810 Cabinet
Note:
The front panel is split into three sections local and remote ESD status and remote
the top section relates to the primary fibre ESD output should illuminate orange
link system, the bottom has functions (green or red is an LED failure)
relating to the backup electric system, the
middle relates to the core functions for all
three systems. 2.1.4 Local ESD Status
2.1 Core System functions
Shows the ESD status of the locally
connected ESDS system.

2.1.5 Remote ESD Status

Shows the ESD status of the remote

ESDS system that is connected by the
Electric or Fibre umbilical cable.

Note: The remote side is defined as

Figure 5 - USL Core Functions anywhere outside the unit itself. i.e. a fault
in the local cable or umbilical cable is
2.1.1 Power LED reported as a remote fault.

The POWER LED indicates when lit that

the system is switched on and the internal 2.1.6 Remote ESD output
AC/DC power supply is working. It is not
an indication of AC power so care should Shows the status of the volt free contact
still be taken if opening the unit. output to the local ESDS system.

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2.1.7 Reset
2.2 Fibre System functions
The reset button will light when the remote
ESD has been tripped and is now healthy. 2.2.1 Fibre Link status
While the reset button is lit the volt free
contact to the local ESDS remains The fibre system LED flashes to show that
unhealthy. The ESD is effectively latched the fibre system is working. In the unlikely
unhealthy until the reset button is pressed event that the fibre GUI display fails, the
and healthy signal is passed via the underlying fibre system should still
contacts to the local ESDS. continue to work and as long as the fibre
system LED is flashing, the transfer can
2.1.8 Inhibit continue and an ESD from either side will
trip the USL ESD as normal. If the fibre
The Inhibit button can be used to send a GUI fails then all temperature and
healthy ESD signal to the local ESDS pressure readings from the remote side
system for testing purposes and to hold are unavailable and any alarms set on
the ESD signal healthy while initial checks those readings will not raise an alarm.
are completed.
2.2.2 GUI description
If the remote ESD output is healthy: When in fibre mode the GUI will show a
Main display screen similar to the example
Press inhibit, the inhibit button will light below
and keep the remote ESD output to the
local ESD healthy.

If the remote ESD output is unhealthy:

Press inhibit and the inhibit button will light

then press Reset to make the remote ESD
output to the local ESDS healthy.

A volt free contact can be provided to the

locally connected ESDS to indicate when
inhibit is active. Open for inhibited, Closed Figure 6 - GUI Main Screen - Remote
for not inhibited.
Across the bottom of the screen are four
2.1.9 Fibre \ Electric \ Pneumatic buttons that can be used to navigate
System selection around the fibre GUI.
Down the right hand side of the screen is
The system selection switch switches a panel showing the status of the ESD
between the main fibre system and the signals.
backup electric system or pneumatic The central part of the display is a
system. graphical representation of the locally
connected tank(s) or the tank(s)
connected to the Remote USL. In the
Note: Changing the system will cause an
example above the Remote tank is shown
ESD event so it should not be switched
and pressing the 'Show Local' button will
during a transfer. In the event the system
switch the display to view the local tank(s).
needs to be switched over during transfer
press inhibit on both sides of the link first.

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2.2.5 Remote ESD

Status of the ESD signal from the remote

USL.

Green = Healthy
Red = Unhealthy

2.2.6 First Up

When both ESD's are healthy the first up

Figure 7 - GUI Main Screen - Local will be N/A (i.e. Not Applicable).

In this example the locally connected If both ESDs are healthy and then one or
system has two tanks both trip the first detected unhealthy will
be shown i.e. First Up = Local or First Up
= Remote.
Note: The button has now changed to
'Show Remote' which if pressed reverts to
This is useful because as per SIGTTO
the Remote display.
guidelines usually if an unhealthy ESD is
sent across the USL link then the
The ESD panel on the right hand side receiving ESDS goes unhealthy and
shows the system ESD status. sends an unhealthy back down the USL
link. In this way both remote and local
2.2.3 ESD Panel
ESD will go unhealthy within seconds of
each other and without a 'First up'
indication it may be difficult to diagnose
where the problem started.

2.2.6 Date and Time

The date and time of the system is shown

and this date and time is used when
logging alarms or events.

Figure 8 - ESD Panel

2.2.4 Local ESD

This shows the status of the ESD signals

from the locally connected ESDS.

Green = Healthy
Red = Unhealthy

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2.2.7 Alarm Page 2.2.8 History Page

Figure 9 - Alarm Page

Figure 10 - History Page
An alarm can be set to trigger if an input
pressure or temperature goes above or The history page lists the date and time of
below its set limits. The limits can only be any alarm or change of ESD state.
set on the USL locally connected to the
tank system. The list can be scrolled by pressing the Up
or Down buttons.
At the point of connecting two USL's
together over fibre they exchange The home button will return the display to
configuration and the alarm levels set on the main screen.
the remote tank system will also raise an
alarm on the local system.
There is no way for the local system to
adjust the alarm levels of the remote
system.

Current alarms are shown on the Alarm

page and the following information is
shown

Location – Local or Remote

Type – e.g. Pressure or Temperature

Threshold – Limit that the value has to

reach before the alarm is set or cleared.

Current Value – Current reading

Ack? – A new alarm will have a Red circle

against it. To distinguish between known
alarms and new alarms the alarm can be
acknowledged turning the circle Green. To
acknowledge an alarm use the Up, Down
buttons to select an alarm and then press
the Acknowledge button.

The home button will return the display to

the main screen.

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2.3 Electric System functions b) In the case of a ship or vehicle based

system.
The local system is mounted on a ship or
vehicle which is visiting a terminal or depot
which has no ESD capability or has an
incompatible or damaged system fitted.

Test mode should be used before each

loading or discharge operation to fully test
the operability of the system.
(See section 3.2.2)

2.3.3 Local Loop Healthy LED

Figure 11 - Electric System functions The electric system consists of two current
loops with a pair of interposing relays. The
2.3.1 Electric System Selected LED interposing relays used are either in the
Master USL or in the third party Shore
The Electric system selected LED will light System.
when the backup Electric system is Local Loop Healthy lights if the current
selected and the System GUI will show loop of the local USL is healthy.
‘FIBRE SYSTEM IS NOT SELECTED’.
2.3.4 Remote Loop Healthy LED

2.3.2 Master\Slave\Pendant\Test Switch The electric system consists of two current

loops with a pair of interposing relays. The
The USL Electric system has four modes interposing relays used are either in the
of operation; Master USL or in the third party Shore
System.
Master mode should be used when two Remote Loop Healthy lights if the loop
USL's are being used and the local USL is coming into this local USL is healthy.
on the transferring side.
If connecting to a third party Sigtto 2.3.5 Loop Reset Switch
compatible ship system the USL should be
in Master mode. Master mode signifies In all modes pressing loop reset when the
that the local USL is providing the system is connected and healthy has no
interposing relays. effect.
Loop reset has no effect in pendant or
Slave mode should be used when two slave mode.
USL’s are being used and the local USL is
on the receiving side. Loop Reset in Master Mode
If connecting to a third party Sigtto
compatible shore system the USL should If the ESDS at both ends is healthy
be in Slave mode. Slave mode indicates pressing loop reset will set the system
that the local USL is expecting the other healthy.
end to provide the interposing relays. If one or more ESDS systems are
unhealthy pressing and holding loop reset
Pendant mode should be used when - will show which if any loops are healthy.
a) In the case of a shore based system.
The local system is being visited by a ship Loop Reset in Test Mode
or other vehicle which has no ESD
capability or has an incompatible or If the USL is in test mode and a loopback
damaged system fitted. connector is fitted at the jetty/shipside
pressing the Loop Reset will make the
system healthy.
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2.3.6 Local initiated ESD 2.4 Pneumatic System functions

An indication of whether local or remote When the Pneumatic Link system is

ESD tripped first. If lit then when the local selected the Electric system selected LED
system tripped the remote system was still will go out and the System GUI will show.
healthy. ‘FIBRE SYSTEM IS NOT SELECTED’.

2.3.7 Remote initiated ESD When the Pneumatic system is selected

the status of the system is indicated by the
core system indicators (see fig 5),
An indication of whether local or remote
ESD tripped first. If lit then when the
remote system tripped the local system When an air supply is connected via
was still healthy. either,
Local supply – through the filter regulator
on the bottom of the system,
2.3.8 Test LED or Remote supply through the ESD
system hose from the remote system,
and a healthy signal is supplied from the
In test mode the yellow test LED will light. local control system (DCS or Other) the
solenoid valve will close,
if the remote system is also in a healthy
state and a sealed hose is connected
between the two systems the system
pressure will rise,
when this pressure exceeds the ESD
pressure set point the system will go
healthy and the reset button will light
allowing the operative to latch the Remote
healthy through to the local control system
by pressing reset.
An ESD can be caused by either the local
or remote system initiating an ESD and
causing the pressure in the system to be
dumped out of the exhaust fitting on the
bottom of the USL enclosure or by a
pressure leak in the hose system joining
the two systems.
When the system pressure drops below
the ESD set point the local pressure
switch will cause an ESD on the USL
control and send an ESD signal to the
local control system.
This will be mirrored on the remote
system.

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3. OPERATION
Telecom Channels Connections -
3.1 Fibre Optic System Channel 1 - Hotphone
Terminal I1 - Telephone CH1 - Tip
3.1.1 Connections Terminal I2 - Telephone CH1 - Ring
Terminal I3 - Telephone CH1 - GND
A typical Shore USL system will consist of-
1off - USL main cabinet Channel 2 - PABX Trunk
1off - Jetty connection box Terminal J1 - Telephone CH2 - Tip
1off - Fibre Optic Umbilical Reel Terminal J2 - Telephone CH2 - Ring
1off - Electric Umbilical Reel Terminal J3 - Telephone CH2 - GND
1off - Pneumatic Umbilical Reel
Channel 3 - PABX Slic
A typical Ship/Bunker vessel/Road tanker Terminal K1 - Telephone CH3 - Tip
USL system will consist of : Terminal K2 - Telephone CH3 - Ring
Terminal K3 - Telephone CH3 - GND
1off - USL main cabinet
1off - Port side connection box (with Channel 4 - Lift to Ring Phone
switch) Terminal L1 - Telephone CH4 - Tip
1off - Starboard connection box (optional Terminal L2 - Telephone CH4 - Ring
for smaller vessels/road tankers). Terminal L3 - Telephone CH4 - GND
1off - Fibre Optic Umbilical Reel
1off - Electric Umbilical Reel
1off - Pneumatic Umbilical Reel Fibre Optic Connections
FO1-A PORT RX If Jetty/single sided
The connections between these
components will be outlined in the extra
FO1-B PORT TX system use these
documentation supplied but in brief they FO2-A STARBOARD RX
consist of – FO2-B STARBOARD TX

System Interface Connections - I/O Interface Connections -

Terminal A1 & A2 - Local ESD in (Short The USL system is designed to be
for Healthy) identical from either end, however due to
the configurations of all terminals, ships
Terminal B1 & B2 - Remote ESD out (Dry and road tankers etc being necessarily
Contact - Closed for healthy) different some configuration of each
system is required, this is done at the
Terminal C1 & C2 - Inhibit alarm (Closed factory with information supplied by the
when inhibited) customer and should be ready configured
when the system is delivered to site.
Terminal D1 - Common Alarm (com)
Terminal D2 - Common Alarm (N/C) This configuration can enable collection of
Terminal D3 - Common Alarm (N/O) data from any combination of Analogue -
current, voltage or thermocouple or
Terminal E1,2&3 - Common Alarm Digital - serial (RS232, RS422 or RS485
(Repeat of D1 to D3 above). etc) ,TCP/IP and Modbus etc interfaces,
And these will have terminal connections
Terminal F1 - FO Function Alarm (com) on the USL main box terminal rail.
Terminal F2 - FO Function Alarm (N/C) Documentation of the I/O connections to
Terminal F3 - FO Function Alarm (N/O) these terminals will be project specific and
will be sent with the Systems Engineering
Terminal G1,2&3 - Function Alarm document pack.
(Repeat of F1 to F3 above). The general locations of all of these
connections are shown in Fig 12.
Terminal H1 & H2 - ESD Siren (closed
when ESD)
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FRONT DOOR TOP CHASSIS PLATE BOTTOM

( OPENED) ( OPENED) CHASSIS PLATE

ESD LINE
PRESSURE
GAUGE

LINE
RESTRICTOR
VALVE

SOLENOID
VALVE

PRESSURE
SWITCH

AC SUPPLY
FUSES

DC SUPPLY
FUSES

I/O
INTERFACE
TERMINALS

SYSTEM
EXHAUST
OUTPUT SYSTEM FIBRE OPTIC
INTERFACE CONNECTIONS
FILTER TERMINALS
REGULATOR

ESD LINE SYSTEM AIR

OUTPUT INPUT

Figure 12 - USL Connections

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Cause an ESD by tripping the Local ESD

3.1.2 Connections for USL System at terminals A1 & A2, this will cause the
Testing. Local ESD status LED to Light RED, this
will loop back to the Remote ESD status
Prior to starting Transfer operations it is LED and terminals B1 & B2 will become
advisable to test the system. open circuit (if not inhibited), also the First
Some systems need to maintain a healthy up indication on the USL screen will show
ESD signal, in this case the inhibit will Local .
need to remain pressed for the duration of Make the system healthy again.
the test. Disconnect the loopback connector,
this will cause an ESD and a common
FO Systems Test with Loopback alarm output on terminals D1,2&3.
Connector The first up indication will show
The Fibre system can be tested with a Remote, this is because a break in the
Fibre Loopback Connector for periodic cable cannot be attributed to a particular
testing or prior to docking. system.

Loopback telephone test

To test the local telephones with the
loopback connector fitted lift each phone
connected to the system and a 1kHz tone
should be heard, on systems connected
through a telephone exchange this may
not be possible on all phones however
hearing a test tone on the hotphone
handset receiver (whilst pressing call) and
any phone connected to CH3 and CH4 will
give an adequate test of the telephone
connectivity.
Figure 13 - USL FO Loopback Connector
FO Systems Test with Remote USL
To test the system, insert the loopback System
connector into the fibre connector on the To Test the system with a Remote USL
Jetty/Shipside Box or on the end of the FO System first attach a FO umbilical from the
umbilical for a full test. Remote System Jetty/Shipside Box to the
When connected the fibre link status will Local System Jetty/Shipside Box.
show healthy if all connections are clean
and in working order. Telephone test
Once attached and both Fibre Link Status
To test the ESD system close (short) the indications are healthy communications
Local ESD contacts across Terminal A1 over the telephone systems will be
and A2 (see section 3.1.1 System available, you will be able to perform a
Interface Connections), this will send an telephone test –
outgoing healthy signal which will be Lift the hotphone handset and Press and
looped back as an incoming healthy hold Signal, confirm with the remote end
signal, the remote ESD Status LED will the warbling tone was heard,
light green and the reset switch will light, Replace the handset and lift again and
Press the Reset switch and the Remote press and hold call, speak into the
ESD Output LED will light green and handset, confirm with the opposite side
contacts B1 & B2 will go closed circuit. that your voice was heard from the remote
hotphone speaker, test other phones
Note: If the system is inhibited contacts connected to the system as appropriate,
B1 & B2 will already be closed (inhibited), see further customer specific
in this case the Remote ESD Status LED documentation for details of your
will indicate that the system is healthy. connected phone system.
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ESD Test
Set the local system healthy by closing
contacts across terminals A1&A2,
Communicate with the remote end to do
the same.
Once the remote ESD status is green
press reset, the system is now healthy and
B1&B2 will be closed circuit.
Communicate with the remote system that
you are going to send an ESD.
Send a Local ESD by opening the
contacts across Terminals A1&A2
(through your ESDS system or other local
controls), confirm with the Remote System
operator that they have received a
Remote ESD from you.
The First up indication will show – Local.
Make the system healthy again.
Communicate with the remote system
operator that you want them to send an
ESD.
The Remote ESD Status and the Remote
ESD output LED will turn RED and the
contacts across terminals B1&B2 will be
open circuit.
The First up indication will show –
Remote.

Note: The History Page on the USL

Screen will show a complete history of any
Connections, ESDs or Alarms since the
unit was last powered.

This completes the tests of the USL FO

ESD System.

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3.1.3 Connection for Transfer

Operations.
Once the USL system has been installed
and commissioned, operation of the USL
system is the same whether on ship,
shore or other.

To connect the system up for cargo

transfer an umbilical needs to be
connected on both systems.
The Fibre Optic Umbilical is supplied on a
hand carry reel, it is 25m of rugged fibre
optic cable with military grade expanded
beam connectors on each end.

Figure 16 - USL Ship-side Box

(with switch for the Electric system, and a
Pneumatic connector)

Once connected, ensure both systems are

switched on and the System select
switches are set to ‘Fibre Link’,

3.1.4 Setup for Transfer Operations.

Once the two systems have been linked
with the umbilical the ‘fibre link status’ bar
should show green, this is a bit error loss
measurement, if no portion of the green
Figure 14 - USL Fibre Optic Reel bar is seen there is a problem with the
fibre connections between the two
systems or one of the systems is not
This will be connected between shore and powered on.
ship USL systems using the Jetty Box and Note: With no Green Bar showing the
ship side box respectively. system may still function but it will be more
liable to lose the link and cause an ESD.

Figure 17 - Fibre Link Status ‘healthy’

Note: At this point, with the Fibre Link

healthy any telephones correctly
connected to the system will be working.

Once the USL system Link Status is

healthy, and you are ready to commence
Figure 15 - USL Jetty Box
transfer operations,
(with Pneumatic connector)
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FO Function Alarms
Close the contacts A1&A2 to make the The USL system has the facility to set
local ESD system healthy, alarms for each of the data channels
When the Remote system sends a configured.
Healthy the Reset switch will light. To add or change these alarm settings
Press the reset switch. Press the Config button on the USL GUI
The system is now Healthy and the screen,
Remote ESD contacts B1&B2 will be
closed circuit.

3.1.4 Data for Transfer Operations.

The USL system is factory configured for
each specific installation, this configuration
includes setup data for the inputs from the
local plant, this can include any
combination of sensors including but not
limited to – Temperature, Pressure and
Level sensors for any number of tanks,
pumps and valves as required by the Press the Configure Alarms Button,
installed infrastructure.
This data will be displayed on the Local
Plant Page(s) with a graphical
representation, some data tags and a
white box for each value.
As these data channels are pre-configured
no alterations can be made to the values,
tags or calculations for these channels,
contact Trelleborg Marine Systems for
changes to the Local Plant config files.
This will open a list of data tags relating to
the tags seen on the Local Plant data
Data Page
screen,
Pressing the Data button on the bottom of
the main screen will bring up the Data
page.

The tags will be in collapsible folders

named after the plant item,

This page shows details of the interfaces

connected to the USL and the values of
the data being received from them,
this is for review only and should be used
with the installation specific documentation
received in your systems integration
information.

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To add an alarm to a Data Tag scroll down

to the Tag where the alarm is required.

Pressing modify will open a number pad

for you to add the numerical setting for the
threshold of the alarm you are adding.
Click the Add Alarm button.

On this page are the settings for the alarm

you are adding.

Pressing the Modify button whilst on the Enter the alarm value required and press
Alarm Type setting changes the Alarm submit, this will bring you back to the
type to the next one available. previous page with the value added into
the threshold box.
Pressing next setting takes you to the
Hysteresis setting, this is entered in the
same way as the Threshold setting
described above.
The hysteresis relates to the type of alarm
selected.
For example setting the hysteresis to 10
for a 100degs High Temperature alarm
means the alarm will sound when the
temperature reaches 100degs but won’t
cancel until the temperature drops below
This will depend on the type of sensor you 90degs, whereas if you set a Low
are adding an alarm to, in the detail Temperature Alarm to -100degs and the
above it is a pressure sensor, hysteresis to 10, the alarm won’t cancel
this could be a thermocouple and the until the temperature rises above -90degs.
settings would be High Temperature or
Low Temperature, for level sensors this
would be High Tank Level and Low Tank
Level.
Pressing Next Setting takes you to the
next value in the list.

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The Acknowledge function allows the

operator to silence any active alarms by
changing the state of the FO Function
alarm contacts to silence a sounder or
klaxon attached to the USL without
removing the alarm indication.

Any additional alarms will cause the alarm

contacts to operate and sound any siren
or other indication as usual.
To delete an alarm select it from the list
and press Delete Alarm. To acknowledge an alarm press the
Acknowledge button.
Once all of the alarms are set any data
triggering an alarm will result in the
corresponding figure on the Local Plant
page flashing Red.

Note: Any alarm limits exceeded will only

be shown on the Remote system GUI
screen when Show Remote is pressed.

The FO Function alarms are considered

non critical to the USL and will not cause
the system to issue an Emergency Shut The indicator in the alarm Ack? Column
Down signal. will change from red to green and the
There are however two sets of relay contacts for the FO function alarm will
contacts on terminals F1,2&3 and G1,2&3 change state ready for the next alarm.
(see section 3.1.1) which can be used to
indicate a function alarm state. When the alarm condition clears it is
removed from the list on the Alarm page,
A triggered FO function Alarm will also however a record of this alarm is kept on
show up on the Alarm page reached by the history page.
pressing the Alarm button in the bottom
right of the main screen.

All of the alarms, connections, ESD’s and

other events that have occurred since last
The Alarm page shows the details of all switch on will be shown on the History
alarms currently active, with details of – page, accessed by pressing the History
Location of alarm button on the main page.
Type of alarm
Threshold of the alarm
Current value of the alarm
And an Ack? indicator.
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3.2 Electric System - Summary

The USL Electric System has been 3.2.1 Connections
designed for compatibility with Sigtto The Electric system has only four
recommended current loop ESD systems. connections between its various
The USL system can be configured as components, these are –
either a ship or shore system (or IS1 +ve loop Power
transferring and receiving systems). IS2 -ve loop return
In a system conforming to the Sigtto IS3 +ve pendant power
guidelines there is a ship unit, a shore unit IS4 -ve pendant return
and a jetty box containing the interposing
relays so the shore system will always These connections can be found on the
have the relays, this system can be rear chassis plate bottom left, four blue
inflexible. terminals, to connect to them open the
The USL-8810 unit can be configured as USL and swing the top chassis plate, turn
either system by setting Master or Slave the two quarter turn fasteners and pull the
mode. chassis plate toward you, remove the four
In master mode the USL's interposing screws holding the terminal chassis plate
relays are used and it can be connected and move it to one side.
directly to a ship Sigtto Compatible The four blue terminals are in the lower
system. In slave mode the relays are left hand side.
bypassed and the USL acts as a Sigtto
compatible ship system and can be
connected directly to a shore system.

For transfers using a USL at both ends it

is recommended that the transferring
system is set to Master and the receiving
system is set to Slave.

Note: Slave to Slave or Master to Master

can never be set healthy.

Each time the system is used, there must

be a short sequence of tests to check the
system and to establish the required link
between the transferring and receiving
systems ESD circuits. Some of these
procedures are undertaken prior to
forming the link between ship and shore;
others are undertaken afterwards.

If the local ESDS ESD system needs to

maintain a continuous healthy signal,
before switching to test mode the inhibit
button should be pressed so that the Note: When wiring to these connections
output from the USL system to the local IEC 60079 Intrinsically Safe wiring
ESDS system is inhibited (healthy). practices should be rigorously adhered to.
The Inhibit button will illuminate and a N/C
contact is available for indicating when the These terminals should be wired one to
inhibit button is pressed, being N/C when one with the terminals in the
normal and N/O when inhibited. Jetty/Shipside box in the loading area.

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3.2.2 Test procedures

Switch the USL into test mode and a

yellow LED on the front panel of the USL
will illuminate to show that testing is being
carried out.

If possible make the Local system ESDS

healthy or short terminals A1 and A2 to
simulate a local healthy condition.

Press loop reset and local loop healthy

should light, to show that the local loop is
healthy.
However this is only a partial test and will
not show the state of any plant wiring
associated with the system.

Full testing of the system can be achieved

as follows -

a) Testing with a USL-8819 Loopback

connector
Attach the loop back connector USL-8819
to the jetty or ship side connection box
and press loop reset and both local and
remote loops should go healthy and reset
should light.

b) Testing with a USL-8820 Loopback

Umbilical Test Assembly
Attach loopback umbilical test assembly
USL-8820 to the jetty or ship side
connection box and attach the Ship to
Shore Umbilical connectors to the
connection box and press loop reset and
both local and remote loops should go
healthy and reset should light.

After testing remove all test apparatus and

turn off inhibit.

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3.2.3 Normal Operation

3.2.4 Resetting the system
On completion of tests and with the
cooperation of the second party - After an emergency shut-down, and once
Shore, ship, truck or other, those responsible have assured
decide which party will be in Master or themselves that the cause has been
Slave mode. safely dealt with, and that the ship and
shore ESD systems have been reset, the
Start by connecting a USL-8817 Electric USL system itself can be reset to allow the
umbilical cable between the receiving and transfer operation to continue. To reset the
the transferring system via the USL-8812 system after shutdown:
connection boxes.
Ensure that the transferring and
Once both systems are connected and receiving ESD systems have been
you are ready to begin operations the reset and are sending a healthy to
master system operator should press the each system.
'LOOP RESET' button, this momentary Press the loop reset button on the
switch will close the loops energising the Master USL (or third party Sigtto
interlocking relays, if both systems are compatible system if USL is operating
connected correctly and in the correct in slave mode).
modes then the current loops will interlock Press RESET on both USL systems
the relays and the system will remain this will then send a healthy to the
healthy, the main RESET button will light relevant ESDS system.
and the LOCAL ESD STATUS and
REMOTE ESD STATUS led's will both be The need to press two separate buttons in
lit, the final operation is to press the sequence is deliberate to ensure an
RESET button, the system is now in a intelligent decision is made before
HEALTHY state and will remain so until an restoring the system to an operational
ESD is caused at either end or the (Healthy) condition.
Ship/Shore umbilical link is broken.

Once the system is healthy and the

transfer is underway, an emergency
shutdown (ESD) can be initiated by the
transferring or receiving system, through
conventional ESD procedures. The USL
system transfers the ESD signal from
transferring or receiving system or vice
versa ensuring both ESD systems are
brought into operation irrespective of
where the signal originates.

Once a shut-down has occurred, either the

local or remote initiated ESD red LED’s
will illuminate to indicate that a shut down
has occurred and from which end of the
system it was initiated. This assists with
detecting the cause of the shutdown if this
is not immediately apparent. Both green
loop LED’s will extinguish at this stage.

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3.2.5 Pendant mode If the reel is to be deployed from a shore

jetty to a ship loading area the pendant
Pendant mode should be used when should be unreeled and hand carried to a
the Remote system is not equipped with a suitable position in the loading area for an
compatible ESD system. operative to monitor the loading/unloading
A USL-8818 pendant is required. operations, when this is done connect the
pendant connector to the connection box
USL-8812, a functional check can then
take place.

Functional Check

Press the USL inhibit to keep the ESDS

from reporting an ESD condition.
With the USL in Electric System Mode
switch the Electric System into Pendant
mode,
Make the Local ESD healthy.
If the Pendant is in ESD (Buzzer is
sounding and LED is lit) the jetty operative
should twist and release the ESD
Pushbutton which is located in the shroud
on the end of the pendant.
The system should be made healthy by
pressing Loop Reset and then RESET.

With the pendant in place the operative

Figure 18 - USL-8818 pendant should make the system unhealthy by
pressing the ESD Pushbutton, the buzzer
will sound and the red pendant ESD LED
The pendant comes supplied on a hand
will be lit, communicate with the control
carry reel with 25m of cable (standard).
room (USL location) to confirm the ESD is
being relayed.

Make the Pendant and USL system

healthy again.

Send an ESD from the local control

system, confirm with the operative if the
ESD has been received on the pendant.

Make the system healthy again and switch

the USL system out of inhibit.

Operations can now continue.

Figure 19 - USL-8818 Reel

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3.3 Pneumatic System - Summary 3.3.1 Connections

The USL Pneumatic System has been To connect two pneumatic systems
designed as a backup system for together a USL-8823 umbilical hose reel is
conventional ship and shore ESD used, this has industry standard
systems. ½” Snaptite (or Nitta Moore) male QDC
The USL Pneumatic system is identical for connectors with rubber seal plugs fitted to
Ship or Shore systems (transferring and either end on ½”BSPP male swaged
receiving systems). fittings with 25meters of ¼” bore antistatic
In its most basic form it is a pressurised hose.
umbilical hose connected at both ship and
shore ends to a pressure monitoring
system.
The USL-8810 Pneumatic system has
only two configurable aspects –

System Pressure
This is the pressure of the whole system
Set by the filter regulator on the bottom of
the USL system.

ESD set point

This is the pressure at which the pressure
switch passes an ESD to the USL control
electronics.

The difference between these two

pressures has a direct effect on the time
taken to evacuate enough volume of air to
drop the system pressure below the ESD
set point. Figure 20 – Pneumatic Hose Reel
This time lag is directly affected by the
size of the installed system and the This hose is connected to the jetty
distance of the pressure switch to the connection box (see Fig15) and the
pressure leak/dump as such the system shipside connection box (see Fig16)
cannot be calibrated until commissioning.

Also any subsequent alteration of system

pressure or set point will alter the time lag
between pressure drop to ESD.

To connect two Pneumatic systems

together these two figures need to be
communicated between operatives to
guarantee the systems will both operate in
a timely manner.

We aim for a 1 second delay between

pressure drop and ESD on the USL
system, this is not meant to be an
accurate measurement and as such an
estimation of 1 second is sufficient.

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3.3.2 Test Procedures

Remote ESD Test
If the system is to be tested prior to ship
arrival a PTU-8620 Pneumatic Test Unit Set the system healthy again.
will be required,
Turn the ball valve on the PTU to open,
this will dump all the air out of the sintered
silencer on the end of the PTU.

Within a second the Remote ESD status

and the Remote ESD output LED will turn
RED, the Local ESD status LED will
remain green unless the local control
Figure 21 – Pneumatic Test Unit system loops back the received ESD to
the USL system.
To test the USL Pneumatic system switch
the system into Pneumatic mode,
3.3.3 Normal Operation
attach the Pneumatic umbilical to the Jetty
Connection box Pneumatic QDC On completion of tests and with the
connector, plug the PTU onto the end of cooperation of the second party -
the pneumatic umbilical and ensure the Shore, ship, truck or other, connect the
ball valve is closed. pneumatic umbilical between the local and
remote system, agree with the second
System Healthy Test party on which one will provide the air
Make the Local ESD Healthy on the local supply.
DCS or by shorting the terminal contacts
A1&A2, the pressure will build in the Note: both systems can supply the air if
system and when it exceeds the ESD set the same pressures are used and the
point the Remote ESD Status LED will be volume is restricted.
Green and the RESET Switch will light,
Press the reset switch, the Remote ESD Also agree what the system pressure and
Output LED will turn Green and the ESD set point pressure is to be and adjust
system will send a Remote Healthy to the the system accordingly.
local control system.
The System is now healthy. Note: We recommend having a company
wide policy on the system and ESD set
Local ESD Test point pressure to reduce adjustment time.
To test a Local ESD open the contacts We use 3.5 bar system pressure with 3
A1&A2, this will de-energise the solenoid bar ESD set point.
valve and dump the air from the ESD
system out of the bottom of the unit, Make both systems healthy (see System
the Local ESD Status, Remote ESD Healthy Test).
Status and the Remote ESD Output LED’s
will all go Red within a second. And the Commence your pre-loading/Discharge
local control system will receive an ESD test procedures etc.
signal.

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4 MAINTENANCE
4.2 USL 8815 FO Umbilical Reel
4.1 USL 8810 maintenance
The fibre optic reel consists of a 25m
umbilical with a two way MILSPEC MIL-
The USL main cabinet has no user
DTL-83526 rugged expanded beam FO
serviceable parts, we recommend a
connector at each end of 25m of
periodic wipe with a damp cloth.
MILSPEC tactical FO cable, the umbilical
To avoid interrupting an operation ensure
is connected in a crossover formation.
the system is powered down.
The umbilical is mounted on a Stainless
Fuses Steel powder coated hand carry reel.
If any part of the system does not power
up the operative should check the fuses The maintenance regime consists of -
these are located on the rear chassis
plate. Inspection of the connectors
We recommend an inspection of the
FRONT DOOR (OPENED) connectors prior to each use.
TOP CHASSIS PLATE (OPENED) If cleaning is required use a microfiber
cloth or cotton bud and Isopropyl Alcohol,
if no IPA is available use tap water and dry
before use.

AC SUPPLY FUSES Inspection of the cable for damage

DC OUTPUT FUSES
Visual check prior to every use.

Reel damage
Check the reel for damage or excessive
free play.

DC ISOLATING LINKS 4.3 USL 8817 Electric Umbilical Reel &

USL 8818 Pendant Umbilical Reel
Figure 22 - USL-8810 Fuse Location
The Electric reel consists of a 5way
connector at each end of 25m of tough
To check the fuses open the front door of polyurethane sheathed cable.
the USL-8810 and release the two quarter The Pendant reel consists of a 5way
turn fasteners on the right hand side of the connector and an IP43 pendant at each
top chassis plate and swing the chassis end of 25m of tough polyurethane
plate open, the fused terminals are sheathed cable.
located in the lower right hand side of the
bottom chassis plate, they are swing out Each umbilical is mounted on a Stainless
type terminals which will isolate the supply Steel powder coated reel.
from the fuses.
The maintenance regime consists of -
WARNING
AC supply is still present on the incoming Inspection of the connectors
terminal connections, if in doubt isolate the We recommend an inspection of the
USL from the supply before commencing connectors prior to each use.
If cleaning is required use a cotton bud
The fuses are of the type - and Isopropyl Alcohol, if no IPA is
AC Supply - 5A 5x20mm slow blow available use tap water and dry before
DC Output - 3.15A 5x20mm anti-surge use.
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Inspection of the Pendant If the time to ESD is too great adjust the
The Pendant consists of components for restrictor valve (see Fig 5 and below) and
use in an I.S. circuit and as such there are repeat the tests.
no signals present which can cause
ignition in a hazardous environment.
These components are not user
serviceable and should be returned to
Trelleborg for repair if damage is found.
User maintenance consists of a wipe with
a damp cloth.
The Functionality Check performed in
section 3.2.4 is sufficient to check
operability.

Inspection of the cable for damage

Visual check prior to every use.

Reel damage
Check the reel for damage or excessive
free play.

4.4 Setup of pneumatic system volume Figure 23 – USL Pneumatic restrictor valve
restrictor location

4.5 Adjustment of the USL set point

With some systems a lot of pipe work is pressure
required between the USL and the
jetty/shipside box, in this case when the
To adjust the ESD Set Point pressure a
system is pressurised the volume of air to
small flat blade terminal screwdriver is
dump in the event of an ESD is large,
required.
if in the event of a remote ESD (the
opposite system dumping the air) the local
system is pressurising the system at too
great a volume there will be an increased
time lag until the local system sees the
remote ESD or in some extreme cases the
local system will remain healthy.
To make sure this cannot happen the
system is fitted with a volume restrictor
needle valve, this valve needs to set
correctly at system commissioning and to
be checked periodically.

To set up the restrictor valve –

Connect the system up as in section 3.3.2
Test Procedures

Make the system healthy.

Dump the pressure from the end of the

umbilical hose using the PTU ball valve, if
the ESD is relayed to the USL front panel
within a second (roughly) no further
calibration is required, Figure 23 - ESD set point adjustment
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Make the system healthy as described in Inspect the hose for signs of splitting or
section 3.3.2 Test Procedures, abrasion.
Set the system pressure to the ESD set
point required using the filter regulator on A pressure test can be done at the same
the bottom of the USL system, turn the time as the pre berthing test in section
screw until the system is healthy and then 3.3.2 Test Procedures.
turn it half a turn in the same direction,
then turn the screw slowly in the opposite Check the reel for damage or excessive
direction until an ESD in achieved. free play.

Adjust the system pressure up until the

system is healthy and then drop it below
the new ESD set point to check it switches
at the correct value, repeat this a few
times.

Set the System pressure to the required

value.

The system is now setup correctly.

Note: any great change in either the

system pressure or the ESD set point may
require a recalibration of the restrictor
valve setup (see section 4.4)

4.6 USL-8823 Pneumatic Hose

Umbilical Reel

The Umbilical reel consists of a 25m

antistatic hose wound onto a Stainless
Steel powder coated hand carry reel.
On each end of the hose is a ½”BSPP
stainless steel swaged fitting fitted with a
½” Snaptite male connector with a bonded
seal between the two and a rubber sealing
cap for when not in use.

The maintenance regime consists of -

Inspection of the hose, connector and

sealing cap
We recommend an inspection of the
connectors prior to each use.
Cleaning should not be required if the
rubber sealing caps have been fitted.
If these have been left off, connect one
end of the hose to a source of
compressed air (not high pressure) to
remove any foreign object that may have
entered the unprotected hose ends.

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5. CONTACT DETAILS

Below are contact details:

Trelleborg Marine Systems (SeaTechnik)

Head Office;

Trelleborg Marine Systems

(SeaTechnik),
Airfield View,
Manor Lane,
Hawarden Industrial Estate,
Deeside,
CH5 3QW.
United Kingdom.

Telephone: +44(0)1244 539 635

Fax: +44(0)1244 539 880
Email:
adminuk.seatechnik@trelleborg.com
Website: www.seatechnik.com

Trelleborg service department:

For technical, service or spares

Telephone: +44(0)1244 539 635

Email:
service.seatechnik@trelleborg.com

Trelleborg sales department:

For sales or commercial matters.

Telephone: +44(0)1244 539 635

Email: sales.seatechnik@trelleborg.com

Trelleborg regional office (Korea):

Trelleborg Korea Ltd.

Office no. 1406-1407,
Bycksan e-Centum Class one,
1210 Jaesong-dong,
Haeundae-gu,
Busan, 612-052,
South Korea.

Telephone: +82 (0)51-751-2330

Fax: +82 (0)51-751-2331
Email:
adminkr.seatechnik@trelleborg.com
Website: www.seatechnik.co.kr

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6. APPENDICIES

Appendix A - CB9260 I.S. PCB Conditions of Certification/Special Conditions for safe use.
Appendix B - Certificates.
Appendix C - Data Sheets.
Appendix D - Systems Drawings and Documentation.

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Appendix A - CB9260 I.S. PCB Conditions of Certification/Special Conditions for safe

use.

Conditions Of Certification/Special Conditions For Safe Use

i. The CB9260 is an associated apparatus intended for installation in a non-hazardous

area. The device shall be installed in a location or an external enclosure that provides an
ingress protection of at least IP20. The installer shall ensure that the relevant installation
requirements of IEC 60079-14 are met, including (but not limited to) the following separations
between the CB9260 and other terminals and conductors:
6 mm clearance between the intrinsically safe terminals and those of another intrinsically safe
circuit
3 mm clearance between the intrinsically safe terminals and any earthed metal
50 mm between the intrinsically safe terminals of the CB9260 and the non-intrinsically safe
terminals of other equipment.

ii. The quoted entity parameters of Co and Lo are applicable for the distributed capacitance and
inductance in cable. Where there is circuit capacitance or inductance in the connected equipment
(represented by Ci and Li respectively), then these values shall not exceed 50% of the quoted Co and
Lo.

The Intrinsic parameters for PCB 9260 are shown below

Ui = 250Vac

Uo = 26.04V
Io = 168.61mA
Po = 1.098W
Co = 0.76µF
Lo = 5.002mH

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Appendix B - Certificates

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Appendix C - Data Sheets

PCB 9260 Data sheet

The PCB 9260 provides a variety of IS functions tailored for use in the Marine Sector. The
board provides an isolated, limited voltage and current source that is Safe for use in
hazardous areas and also provides control and monitoring of this Supply from the Safe side.
The PCB may be present in several pieces of equipment but the connections to the
Hazardous area are identical in all cases (although all may not be used), the diagram below
shows these connectors and their parameters.

Safe Area Hazardous Area

[EX ia] IIB
Ui = 250Vac
Uo = 26.04V
Io = 168.61mA
Po = 1.098W
Fig (1.0) Co = 0.76µF
Lo = 5.002mH

PCB Ambient Temperature -30 to +60

Fig(1.0)

Connector J3 in Fig 1.0 is connected to the safe area and used to control and monitor the
PCB, this connector is normally connected to a 24V system but is rated to

Ui 250Vac.

Connectors CON1, CON2, CON4, J1 and J2 form part of the intrinsic safe circuit and as
such share the following parameters.

Uo = 26.04V
Io = 168.61mA
Po = 1.098W
Co = 0.76µF
Lo = 5.002mH

Note:- There is only one IS supply and the Io is a maximum current available in the system,
i.e. multiple connectors cannot be connected to provide more than Io.

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Example of equipment external label :-

Fig 1.1

Figure 1.1 above shows how the equipment label might look on white and on silver label
stock. The Equipment model and Serial number will be amended to suit the relevant
equipment; in all cases the following special conditions and entity parameters and all other
safety relevant data shall be within the final user instructions (regardless of document name
or number) and that the end user shall have access to this information in the user manual for
the equipment in appendix ‘a’ of said manual.

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See example appendix A below

Conditions Of Certification/Special Conditions For Safe Use

iii. The CB9260 is an associated apparatus intended for installation in a non-hazardous

area. The device shall be installed in a location or an external enclosure that provides an
ingress protection of at least IP20. The installer shall ensure that the relevant installation
requirements of IEC 60079-14 are met, including (but not limited to) the following separations
between the CB9260 and other terminals and conductors:
6 mm clearance between the intrinsically safe terminals and those of another intrinsically safe
circuit
3 mm clearance between the intrinsically safe terminals and any earthed metal
50 mm between the intrinsically safe terminals of the CB9260 and the non-intrinsically safe
terminals of other equipment.

iv. The quoted entity parameters of Co and Lo are applicable for the distributed capacitance and
inductance in cable. Where there is circuit capacitance or inductance in the connected equipment
(represented by Ci and Li respectively), then these values shall not exceed 50% of the quoted Co and
Lo.

The Intrinsic parameters for PCB 9260 are shown below

Ui = 250Vac

Uo = 26.04V
Io = 168.61mA
Po = 1.098W
Co = 0.76µF
Lo = 5.002mH

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Appendix D - Systems Drawings and Documentation

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