2.3.16 - Cables and Harnesses

2.3.16-4 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.3.16-4-1 Ensure top level cable and harness connectivity diagrams are complete and correct Phase B | Phase C | Ensure there are no open segments in the cables and harnesses connectivity diagram. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-2 Ensure all cable and harness routing drawings are complete and correct Phase B | Phase C | Ensure there are no trapped harnesses or inaccessible mates. Ensure signal wires do not route near any high electric or magnetic fields. Ensure high power wires are not routed near units sensitive to magnetic fields. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-3 Ensure all cable and harness drawings meet all applicable requirements Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure the drawings call out critical items, correct wire type, correct wire gauge, shielding, and twisting requirements. Ensure groundings are compliant with the EMI/EMC control plan. Ensure drawings implement all critical item controls. Ensure all parts, materials, and process call outs are from the Program approved list. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-4 Ensure all cable and harness Critical items are identified and controlled Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure all critical items are identified. Ensure all critical item controls are documented and implemented. Critical item controls must cover design, manufacturing, testing, and integration. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-5 Ensure all cable and harness bundles are properly separated Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure primary and redundant bundles are separated if possible. Ordnance harnesses should always be separated from other harness bundles for safety. Black and red signals should be separated for security. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-6 Ensure all unit wirings are complete Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure every unit input and output wiring are accounted for in the cables and harnesses. The wiring should include jumpers wires and grounding wires. Ensure all necessary cross strapping are implemented. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-7 Ensure all unit test points are accessible Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure all unit test points needed at space vehicle level testing can either be accessible at the unit or have a harness bring the test point to a test bracket. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section
2.3.16-4-8 Ensure all necessary cable and harness manufacturing tools/form boards are properly identified and designed Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure the form boards are generated from the flight design. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Electrical Power and Distribution chapter, Cabling section