{"product_id":"51109693-100b-honeywell-ground-tap-assembly","title":"51109693-100B Honeywell Ground Tap Assembly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 51109693-100B\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e51109693-100\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground Tap Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for chassis potential equalization and low-impedance earth grounding within TDC 3000 Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51109693-100B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.22 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 cm x 9.8 cm x 4 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive hardware (0 W internal load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet frame DIN\/chassis bolt mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty ground lug stud terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation \u0026amp; Ground Loop Suppression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground tap hardware interfaces directly with Experion PKS rack backplanes to establish a common reference plane, minimizing potential differences between adjacent I\/O slots. By diverting high-frequency noise currents and transient ground surges away from sensitive 4-20 mA HART loop channels, the assembly maintains channel-to-channel isolation field barriers and prevents ground loop interference from distorting analog signal conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 51109693-100B ground tap require hot-swap procedures or system power-down prior to installation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Physical mounting of the ground tap can be executed while the rack is powered; however, connecting or breaking main system safety ground leads must be conducted during scheduled maintenance outages to maintain field ground integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What maintenance steps prevent contact resistance degradation on the ground terminal points?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Visual inspection for oxidation and verification of mounting bolt torque should be performed annually. Surfaces should be cleaned to bare metal and coated with anti-oxidation compound during initial bolt torquing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure the cabinet frame mounting surface is clean, unpainted, and free of oxidation to guarantee a direct metal-to-metal low-impedance ground path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Secure the assembly mounting hardware to the cabinet frame using standard M6 chassis bolts tightened to 4.5 Nm to 5.0 Nm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Route main earth ground conductors with minimal bend radiuses (greater than 100 mm) to minimize inductive reactance during transient surge discharge events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maintain structural separation between high-current safety ground connections and instrumentation signal shield drain wires to prevent common-mode noise coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67653391647029,"sku":"51109693-100B","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/51109693-100B.png?v=1791429076","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/51109693-100b-honeywell-ground-tap-assembly","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}