Product Details
Configured for high-speed data transmission in Honeywell Experion PKS platforms, the Honeywell 51196742-500 (51196742-500 Communication Cable) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 51196742-500 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 8 ft (approx. 2.4 m) length, 7.5 mm Outer Diameter |
| Operating Temp | -25 to +80 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive physical assembly |
| Product Type | Communication Cable |
| Rated Voltage | 300 V |
| Conductor Type | 24 AWG stranded, tinned copper |
| Shielding & Jacket | Dual-layer shield, flame-retardant industrial PVC |
Process Control and DCS Instrumentation Characteristics
The 51196742-500 cable assembly ensures deterministic signal execution between controllers, I/O racks, and network interfaces without inducing cross-talk or high-frequency interference into neighboring 4-20 mA HART loop protocol signal lines. Its dual-layer shielding configuration provides high electromagnetic noise attenuation across high-density I/O arrays. This shielding protects signal integrity for sensitive cold junction compensation (CJC) processing and preserves channel-to-channel isolation requirements across adjacent analog and digital cards within the DCS cabinet assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 51196742-500 cable be connected or disconnected while the controller backplane is powered?
A: Disconnecting communication cables during active controller operation can cause link dropouts or bus faults. Downstream control loops should be placed in manual mode or isolated prior to physical disconnect.
Q: How is the cable's dual-layer shield grounded to avoid ground loop currents?
A: Frame ground continuity is established through the factory-molded industrial connectors at both ends, which bond directly to the grounded cabinet subpanel or module chassis ground plate.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Inspect the molded connectors and flame-retardant PVC outer jacket for physical cuts or pin deformation prior to routing.
- Maintain the minimum recommended bend radius during cable layout to avoid straining the internal 24 AWG stranded conductors or damaging the dual-layer shielding.
- Route the communication cable through dedicated low-voltage cable ducts, ensuring physical separation from high-voltage AC power lines.
- Securely seat both factory-molded connectors into their respective mating ports until mechanical locking mechanisms engage completely.
- Verify cabinet grounding continuity to ensure the dual-layer shield effectively suppresses environmental electrical noise.
Additional Information
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