Product Details
The Honeywell 51198983-100, also cataloged as the 51198983 Modular Cable Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for physical point-to-point signal interconnection within Honeywell process control networks. The assembly establishes low-impedance electrical signal paths between adjacent rack structures and processing modules to execute real-time discrete and analog data transmission without signal degradation.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 51198983-100 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | Standard 3-meter assembly weight |
| Dimensions | 3 meters (Length) |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive Component (Zero active consumption) |
| Wire Gauge | 22 AWG |
| Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| Material Composition | Copper conductors, PVC/TPE insulation |
| Termination Type | Industrial-grade modular connectors |
Honeywell Channel-to-Channel Isolation & Signal Integrity
The hardware relies on heavy physical insulation geometries, utilizing a combined PVC/TPE outer jacket to enforce dielectric separation between inner copper conductors. This design configuration maintains standard channel-to-channel isolation criteria across internal pairs, mitigating signal cross-talk and protecting low-voltage instrumentation loops from inductive field voltage disturbances up to the maximum 300 V voltage rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this modular cable assembly be disconnected while the host system loops are fully energized?
A: No. Standard process control field safety regulations dictate that system I/O loops must be isolated and de-energized before unlatching industrial modular connectors to prevent live circuit interruption or transient diagnostic errors.
Q: What is the mechanical life limitation of the physical connectors on this cable?
A: The industrial-grade modular connectors are designed for standard insertion and extraction cycles typical of fixed industrial rack deployments. Connectors must be inspected for pin deformation prior to re-seating.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Route the 3-meter assembly through designated low-voltage wire trays, ensuring separation from high-voltage motor control or inductive power wiring.
- Maintain the minimum dynamic bend radius limits prescribed for 22 AWG insulated cabling to prevent micro-fractures in the internal copper conductors.
- Ensure the industrial-grade modular connectors are fully aligned and latched securely into the module socket; check that the mechanical locking mechanism engages completely to resist ambient plant vibration.
- Ground the overall external shield structure at a single low-impedance cabinet earth bar to prevent electromagnetic noise coupling onto the internal data lines.
Additional Information
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