Product Details
The Honeywell 51305980-836, also cataloged as the 51305980 Redundant C300 Controller Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-speed redundancy synchronization and cross-link data transmission within Honeywell Experion LX and C300 control architectures.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 51305980-836 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Base Model | 51305980 |
| Product Type | Redundant Controller Ethernet Cable |
| Cable Type | 100-Base-T Shielded Ethernet Cable |
| Cable Length | 36 in (0.91 m) |
| Connector Features | RJ45 with orange boots |
| Environmental Protection | Conformal coating |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard C300 cabinet interconnect length |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive physical media |
| System Compatibility | Honeywell Experion LX / C300 Controller IOTA Modules |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Loop Protocol Processing
The 51305980-836 cable provides physical cross-link communication paths between redundant pair C300 controllers and associated Input Output Termination Assembly (IOTA) modules. Designed to maintain continuous state synchronization across process nodes managing 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments, the assembly incorporates high-density braid and foil shielding. This construction delivers channel-to-channel isolation, suppressing common-mode electromagnetic noise and eliminating ground potential variations between adjacent controller bases. The conformal coating over cable interface joints protects internal connections against harsh environmental degradation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the 51305980-836 redundancy cable be hot-swapped while the primary C300 controller is executing active process logic?
A: Yes, if the redundancy link is temporarily broken by extracting the cable, the primary C300 controller continues running in non-redundant mode without interrupting process I/O execution.
Q: What is the technical purpose of the orange boots on the cable connectors?
A: The orange strain-relief boots serve as physical color identifiers to differentiate redundant controller cross-link paths from standard FTE and field bus connections during panel maintenance.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Connector Alignment: Insert the RJ45 connectors directly into the primary and secondary C300 IOTA redundancy ports until the locking tabs snap firmly into place.
- Bend Radius Maintenance: Avoid tight bends near the connector strain-relief boots to maintain internal differential pair geometry and nominal characteristic impedance.
- Cable Separation: Route the redundancy cable away from high-voltage AC lines and motor drive cables to reduce induced radio frequency interference.
- Cabinet Dressing: Secure excess cable length using soft cable ties within the enclosure wiring duct to prevent mechanical stress on the IOTA port receptacles.
Additional Information
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