Saes T 632

Engineering Standard
SAES-T-632 2 May 2012

Communications Cable Splicing
Document Responsibility: Communications Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 2
4 Design............................................................ 3
5 Specifications................................................. 4
Previous Issue: 6 September 2009 Next Planned Update: 6 September 2014

Revised paragraphs are indicated in the right margin Page 1 of 18
Primary contact: Abdullatif, Abduladhim Habib on 966-3-8801356
Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2012. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Communications Standards Committee SAES-T-632
Issue Date: 2 May 2012
Next Planned Update: 6 September 2014 Communications Cable Splicing
1 Scope
This standard prescribes mandatory compliance governing Communication Cable

Splicing, and it is recognized as the engineering criteria to be applied to Saudi Aramco
Communication System installation.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
Any deviations, providing less than the mandatory requirements of this standard require
written waiver approval as per Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure SAEP-302.
3 References
The selection of material and equipment, and the design, construction, maintenance, and
repair of equipment and facilities covered by this standard shall comply with the latest
edition of the references listed below, unless otherwise noted.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

SAEP-103 Metric Units of Weights and Measures
SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAES-B-064 Onshore and Nearshore Pipeline Safety Industry
Codes and Standards
SAES-B-068 Electrical Area Classification
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute

API RP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of
Locations for Electrical Installations at
Petroleum Facilities
General Telephone and Electronics

GTE 632 Series Cable Splicing
National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
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4 Design
The General Telephone & Electronics Practice (GTE) Series 632 on "Cable Splicing" is
hereby recognized as Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard SAES-T-632. The following
specifications refer to the General Telephone and Electronics Practice (GTE) Series
632, which is part of this standard.
4.1 General
 This standard deals with the joining of multi-pair communications cable,
(and associated work), in unclassified areas.
 For installations within electrically classified (hazardous) areas or Onshore
and Nearshore Pipeline, as defined by SAES-B-068 and SAES-B-064, the
American Petroleum Institute's practices API RP 500, A, B&C, and the
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), the appropriate section of the
NEC should be referenced for additional considerations.
 Reference in this standard to any particular manufacturer by name in
connection with any product is only intended for the purpose of example or
description (i.e., type, specification, and quality of that product). Items
actually purchased may be of any manufacture that meets Saudi Aramco's
technical requirements.
 The adopted GTE Practices are reproduced in verbatim. Therefore, English
(US) units of measurement are utilized in these reproduced sections with no
attempt at metrication. Refer to SAEP-103 for metrication information.
 All GTE practices utilized within this specification are reproduced with the
written permission of GTE.
4.2 Cancelled GTE 632 Sections
The following GTE 632 sections are not adopted by Saudi Aramco; hence, they
are not part of this standard:
GTE 632-020-104
GTE 632-020-109 (Addendum)
GTE 632-020-110
GTE 632-020-111
GTE 632-100-203
GTE 632-100-204
GTE 632-100-205
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GTE 632-100-207
GTE 632-100-211
GTE 632-102-200
GTE 632-103-200
GTE 632-610-209
GTE 632-610-210
GTE 632-610-214
GTE 632-850-201
GTE 632-855-200
5 Specifications
The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to

GTE 632 Series as noted. Paragraph numbers not appearing in GTE 632 Series are new
paragraphs to be inserted in numerical order.
632-020-100 Issue 3, May 1981

Cable Splicing, Color Coding and Unit Arrangement - Paper Insulated Conductors
Commentary Note:
This section is for information purposes.
Exception:
Paragraphs 7.04, 7.05 and 7.17; change all appearances of the word "toll" to trunk.
632-020-101 (Addendum) Issue 1, June 1964

Cable Splicing, Color Coding and Unit Arrangement-Plastic (Polyethylene) Insulated
Conductors
Exception:
Paragraph 1.01; delete the last sentence.
632-020-101 Issue 1, February 1963

Cable Splicing, Color Coding and Unit Arrangement - Plastic (Polyethylene) Insulated
Conductors
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.01; delete the letters "CU", in the first sentence; add an asterisk at the
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beginning of the second sentence, (referencing Exceptions).
 While the statement concerning even count PIC is generally true, it must be kept in mind
that Odd-count PIC cable was manufactured for a lengthy period and as a consequence
may still be encountered in some outside communications plant.
 Paragraph 3.01; delete reference to "GSP", in last sentence; insert, in its place,
SAES-T-632.
 Paragraph 3.02; delete, in the last sentence, reference to "GSP", insert, in its place,
SAES-T-632.
632-020-102 Issue 1, April 1964

Cable Splicing - General; Color Random, Bunch, and Bunch Random Splicing; Paper
Insulated Exchange Cable - 19 Gauge and Smaller
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-020-103 Issue 2, December 1992

Identification Labels and Tags, OSP Cable and Equipment Cabinets, Labeling and
Installation Requirements
Commentary Note:
Only those tags shown with SMG Numbers are standard for use within Saudi Aramco now.
Exception:
None.
632-020-106 Issue 4, May, 1982

Cable Splicing - Sealing Cable Ends, Neoprene Cable Caps
Commentary Note:
This section deals only with non-heat-shrinkable cable Caps. The Caps available through
SMG Number 076000 are of the heat-shrinkable type.
Exception:
None.
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632-020-107 Issue 4, January 1983

Sealing Cable Ends - Plastic Cable Cups
Exception:
Paragraphs 2.03 and 3.01, Figures 2,3,4,5 and 6; the information contained in these
paragraphs and Figures are not applicable to Saudi Aramco.
632-020-108 Issue 1, January 1965

Description and Use, Tag Boards for Cable Splicing
Exception:
None.
632-020-109 Issue 3, April 1991

Installation, Cable Splicing - Use of Desiccant
Exception:
None.
632-020-200 Issue 1, April 1963

Cable Splicing General - Preparation of Lead Sheath Openings
Exception:
None.
632-100-201 Issue 2, April 1976

Cable Splicing - Stalpeth Sheath, Preparation of Cable Ends
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-100-202 Issue 4, January 1974

Cable Splicing - Splicing Polyethylene Conductors Using UB, UR, UG, ULG and UY
Connectors
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Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.01:
- Only that information covering connectors available as stock items from SAMS (e.g.,
UG, 18-021-953; UR, 18-021-950 and UY, 18-021-805) is applicable to Saudi Aramco.
- Information regarding other 3M connector types is to be used for information purposes

only.
- Deleted the word "toll" from the first sentence.
 Paragraph 1.02:
- Delete the last sentence.
- For information concerning the non-SAMS stock E-9 splicing tool, refer to 3M-product
literature: the reference is for information only.
 Paragraph 3.01:
- Delete words "of GTE".
 Paragraph 5.01:
- Delete the reference to GTE practice "Section 075-160-103, in its place insert a
reference to "3M Product Literature".
- Figure 5; the illustration showing connector use in a Ready-Access (RA) type terminal is
not applicable to Saudi Aramco.
632-100-206 Issue 2, April 1969

Cable Splicing, General - Arrangement of Polyethylene Sleeves - Paper Insulated Cable
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-100-208 Issue 2, April 1969

Cable Splicing - General, Sleeving Dead Conductors - Paper Insulated Cable
Commentary Note:
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Exception:
None.
632-100-209 Issue 3, April 1967

Identifying and Splicing Defective Conductors - Cable Splicing - General
Commentary Note:
This Section deals with factory defects in cable.
Exception:
 Paragraphs 2.01 through 2.08:
- These paragraphs are to be used only for information purposes.
- Delete the references to "GSP" in paragraph 2.08.
632-100-210 Issue 2, February 1969

Cable Splicing - General - Bonding across Sheath Openings
Exceptions:
 This Section Covers Temporary Bonding Only:
 Paragraph 2.04; delete the words "of General System Practices".
632-100-212 Issue 2, October 1991

Lead Sheath - Cable Splicing Removal
Exception:
None.
632-100-213 Issue 3, February 1969

Cable Splicing A-MP VS-3 Connector Method
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.02; in the last sentence, delete the words "General System"; insert the word
"the".
 Table 1; the 60945-4 connector is available from SMG Number 076000: the 60947-4
connector is not stocked in SMG.
 Section 3; the splicing kit described in this section is the AMP MA-12 Applicator which is not
one of the Applicators stocked in SMG, (the applicator kits in SMG are the MA-6, SMG
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Number 076000; the MA-10, SMG Number 076000; and the VS-3 hand applicator, SMG
Number 076000) however, most of information is applicable to the machines that are
stocked in SMG: For specific instructions refer to the manufacturers handbook included with
each applicator kit, and see other 632 section practices.
632-100-214 (Addendum) Issue 2, August 1978

Cable Splicing - American Pamcor Splicing Kit MA-6B - Installation
Exception:
Paragraph 1.03; delete last sentence.
632-100-214 Issue 1, February 1969

Cable Splicing - American Pamcor Splicing Kit MA-63 - Installation
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 4.01; the first sentence, delete "632-100 series of General System Practices"
and replace it with "SAES-T-632".
 Paragraph 12.02; change the word "the", in the second sentence, to "a".
 Paragraph 12.03; delete the reference, in the last sentence, to "Paragraph 12.02", and
insert the words local instructions in place of the deleted words.
632-100-215 Issue 2, June 1972

American PAMCOR Cable Splicing Kits MA-8A and MA-8B - Installation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.

Cable Splicing - Tool Holder Assembly Used with VS-3A-MP Connector - Installation
Exception:
None.
632-100-216 Issue 2, December 1975

Cable Splicing - Tool Holder Assembly Used with VS-3A-MP Connector - Installation
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Commentary Note:
The information in this section dealing with the Tool Holder is to be used only for
informational purposes.
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.02; delete reference to the No. 60947-3 (red) connector: delete the words "of
GTE practices", in last sentence.
 Paragraph 1.03; delete the reference to No. 61292-2 (yellow) connectors, in first sentence:
delete the words "yellow and" & "red and", in the last sentence.
 Paragraph 1.04; delete the words "of GTE Practices", in last sentence.
 Paragraph 4.01; this paragraph is included for informational purposes only.
 Paragraph 5.01; delete the words "of GTE Practices".
 Paragraph 9.01; the product WD-40 is technically equivalent to the AMP lubricant referred
to in the text.
 Paragraph 9.03; the repair kit is available from the manufacturer.
632-100-217 Issue 3, June 1991

Cable Splicing - 3 M Modular Splicing System
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.

Cable Splicing - FPA Alpeth Sheath, Filled and Unfilled - Preparation of Cable Ends
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.04
- Replace the words "GTE AE Practices", with SAES-T-632 standard.
 Paragraph 1.05
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632-100-218 Issue 2, October 1977

Cable Splicing - FPA Alpeth Sheath, Filled and Unfilled - Preparation of Cable Ends
Commentary Note:
The references to the Taca Model "T" Cable Stripper or the Jones Cable Stripper are
information only.
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 3.02; delete the reference to Section 075-490-101.
 Paragraph 3.06; delete the reference to Section 075-490-100.
 Paragraphs 3.13 through 3.16; A filled-core-cable cleaning kit is available from

SMG Number 076000
 The procedures outlined in Paragraphs 3.13 are for information purposes, only.
 Paragraph 6.02; delete the words "of GTE Practices".

MA-10 Cable Splicing Kit
Commentary Note:
The 552439-2 connector is available from SMG Number 076000.
Exception:
The 552043-3 and 552440-2 are nonstandard connectors.
632-100-219 Issue 1, April 1976

MA-10 Cable Splicing Kit
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 3.01; the unfilled 552041-3 connector is available from SMG Number 076000
along with the filled 552439-2 connector, SMG Number 076000; the 552043-3 and 552440-
2 connectors are not stocked in SMG and are consequently non-standard.
 Paragraph 4.01; delete the reference to "GTE", and in its place insert the word "the".
 Paragraph 5.01; delete the reference to "Section 081-401-200, and insert, in its place, a
reference to manufacturers' instructions.
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632-100-220 Issue 1, March 1977

MA-6R Cable Splicing Kit
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.

MA-6R Cable Splicing Kit
Exception:
None.
632-100-300 Issue 3, December 1991

Cable Rearrangement Work Order Procedures Cut Control
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-100-301 Issue 1, August 1968

Cable Transfers "B" Cable Clip Maintenance
Exception:
None.
632-200-300 Issue 1, May 1965

Maintenance - Torch Method of Repairing Lead Sheath Aerial Cable
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
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632-200-301 Issue 1, June 1965

Maintenance - Repairing Lead Sheath Aerial Cables
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-610-211 Issue 2, March 1983

Cable Splicing - Kit, End Seal By-Pass, (Rezolin) Type 9660 - Installation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-610-212 (Addendum) Issue 1, January 1984

Housing Terminal, Types 218, 224-A, 238, and 262 - Splicing and Terminating
Exception:
None.
632-610-212 Issue 2, November 1982

Housing Terminal, Types 218, 224-A, 238, and 262 - Splicing and Terminating
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-610-213 Issue 1, July 1973

Housing, Terminal Types D-1E, D-2E and D-3E - Splicing and Terminating
Commentary Note:
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Exception:
None.

Housing, Terminal Types D-1E, D-2E and D-3E - Splicing and Terminating
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.

Terminal Housing (Utility Products) Types GHC-4 and GHC-6 - Splicing and
Terminating
Exception:
None.
632-610-215 Issue 2, April 1975

Terminal Housing (Utility Products) Types GHC-4 and GHC-6 Splicing and
Terminating
Commentary Note:
This practice can also be applied to the GHC-8 type closure.
Exception:
None.
632-610-216 Issue 1, January 1975

Terminal Housing - Cross-Connect (Indiana Steel and Wire) Model XC-7, Terminating
Cables
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
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Terminal Housing - Cross-Connect (Indiana Steel and Wire) Model XC-7 - Terminating
Cables
Exception:
None.
632-610-217 Issue 3, August 1981

MS² (3M Co.) Cross-Connect Terminal Housing, Types 4080, 4082, 4084 HD, and
4086D - Cable Termination
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-611-200 Issue 5, May 1992

Cable Splicing - Screened Cable
Exception:
None.
632-750-201 Issue 2, October 1969

Cable Splicing - Load Coils and Cases - Installation
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 1.04; delete the reference to "GSP", in the second sentence.
 Paragraph 4.01; delete the reference to "GSP", in the second sentence.
 Paragraph 4.01; delete the reference to "GSP" in the first sentence.
632-610-221 Issue 1, November 1982

Buried Cable Terminal Housing, Description, and Installation
Commentary Note:
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Exception:
 Paragraph 1.02:
632-610-315 Issue 4, April 1982

Buried Cable and Wire Splicing, Buried Splices-Cable Splice Kit - Description and Use
Commentary Note:
Exception:
 Paragraph 1.03
632-624-100 Issue 1, September 1992

FSM-20CS Fusion Splicer-Description and Operation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-751-200 Issue 1, May 1965

Installation - Capacitors, Building-Out
Exceptions:
 Paragraph 2.05; delete the reference to "GSP":
 Paragraph 3.01; delete the words "either cotton sleeves or B" from the first sentence:
 Paragraph 3.04; in the last sentence, insert, after the word "sleeve", the words "or splice
case".
 Paragraph 3.05; delete the reference to "B" connectors: delete the references to "GSP" in
two places.
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 Paragraph 6.01, item 2; delete the reference to "GSP" in the last sentence.
632-850-100 Issue 2, August 1968

Connectors - American Pancor (AMP) .375P and F Type: JERROLD .412 and .750
Aluminum Cable - RF Systems, Description
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-850-202 Issue 2, October 1970

Connector, Coaxial Cable: JERROLD Fittings .412, .500 and .750 - RF Systems -
Installation Instructions
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-850-203 Issue 2, September 1968

American Pancor (AMP) Disc Coaxial Connector - RF Systems - Installation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
632-850-204 Issue 2, August 1968

JERROLD VSF and F Connectors - Aluminum Sheath Cable - RF Systems - Installation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
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632-855-205 Issue 1, August 1968

Cable Splicing - Flexible Shielded Video Pairs - Installation
Commentary Note:
Exception:
None.
Revision Summary
6 September 2009 Revised the "Next Planned Update." Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with editorial changes.
2 May 2012 Editorial revision to change the primary contact.
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Engineering Standard

SAES-T-632 2 May 2012

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: 6 September 2009 Next Planned Update: 6 September 2014

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2012. All rights reserved.

This standard prescribes mandatory compliance governing Communication Cable

2 Conflicts and Deviations

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures

Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American Petroleum Institute

General Telephone and Electronics

National Fire Protection Association

4.2 Cancelled GTE 632 Sections

The text in each paragraph below is an addition, exception, modification, or deletion to

632-020-100 Issue 3, May 1981

This section is for information purposes.

632-020-101 (Addendum) Issue 1, June 1964

Paragraph 1.01; delete the last sentence.

632-020-101 Issue 1, February 1963

beginning of the second sentence, (referencing Exceptions).

632-020-102 Issue 1, April 1964

This section is for information purposes.

632-020-103 Issue 2, December 1992

632-020-106 Issue 4, May, 1982

632-020-107 Issue 4, January 1983

632-020-108 Issue 1, January 1965

632-020-109 Issue 3, April 1991

632-020-200 Issue 1, April 1963

632-100-201 Issue 2, April 1976

This section is for information purposes.

632-100-202 Issue 4, January 1974

- Information regarding other 3M connector types is to be used for information purposes

- Deleted the word "toll" from the first sentence.

- Delete the last sentence.

- Delete words "of GTE".

632-100-206 Issue 2, April 1969

This section is for information purposes.

632-100-208 Issue 2, April 1969

This section is for information purposes.

632-100-209 Issue 3, April 1967

This Section deals with factory defects in cable.

 Paragraphs 2.01 through 2.08:

- These paragraphs are to be used only for information purposes.

- Delete the references to "GSP" in paragraph 2.08.

632-100-210 Issue 2, February 1969

 This Section Covers Temporary Bonding Only:

 Paragraph 2.04; delete the words "of General System Practices".

632-100-212 Issue 2, October 1991

632-100-213 Issue 3, February 1969

632-100-214 (Addendum) Issue 2, August 1978

Paragraph 1.03; delete last sentence.

632-100-214 Issue 1, February 1969

632-100-215 Issue 2, June 1972

This section is for information purposes.

632-100-216 (Addendum) Issue 1, August 1978

632-100-216 Issue 2, December 1975

 Paragraph 4.01; this paragraph is included for informational purposes only.