This specification provides the requirements for electrical/electronic components and assemblies used in downhole completion equipment as they are defined herein for use in the petroleum and natural gas industries. Electrical/electronic components and assemblies related to equipment covered under API specifications such as API 11D1, API 14A, API 19AC, API 19CI, API 19ICV, API 19G1, API 19G2 and API 19V are included.
This specification is intended to be complimentary to other API specifications. When other API specifications require that any included electrical/electronic components or assemblies meet the requirements of this specification, the requirements defined in this specification are in addition to any other requirements specified by these other API specifications. Included are the minimum requirements for a functional specification, design verification, design validation of performance ratings, manufacturing assurance, factory acceptance testing, shipping, handling, and storage.
This specification does not cover applications, installation, operation, and maintenance. Control systems components which are designated for positions above the tubing hanger are not included.
