Product Details
Configured for signal routing between field termination assemblies and control modules in Honeywell Experion PKS and TDC 3000 platforms, the Honeywell MU-KFTA08 (MU-KFTA08 Field Termination Assembly Cables) provides direct physical/electrical execution. Cataloged under part number 51201420-008, it transfers discrete and analog field variables through factory-terminated industrial connectors while maintaining overall shielding against high-frequency interference.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | MU-KFTA08 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Origin | USA |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to 80 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive cable assembly; no external power consumption |
| Part Number | 51201420-008 |
| Product Type | Field Termination Assembly Cables |
| Voltage Rating | 300 V |
| Shielding | Overall shielded construction for EMI/RFI protection |
| Compliance | UL, CE certified |
Process Control & Field Signal Isolation
The MU-KFTA08 cable assembly provides structured multi-wire interconnection between Honeywell process controller I/O hardware and field termination panels. Designed to operate alongside 4-20 mA HART loop protocol architectures and digital I/O buses, the cable integrates continuous foil/braid shielding to isolate internal conductors from external noise sources. Channel-to-channel crosstalk is minimized by maintaining dedicated pinout assignments across all field-side terminations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the MU-KFTA08 cable assembly consume active power from the backplane?
A: No. The MU-KFTA08 is a passive field interconnection assembly that contains no active processing circuitry or internal power consumption.
Q: How does the internal shield structure reduce field signal corruption?
A: The overall shield layer encloses the conductor bundle to attenuate ambient electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference (EMI/RFI) before it can induce voltage transients on 4-20 mA or digital signal paths.
Q: What voltage limits apply to conductors within the MU-KFTA08 cable?
A: The conductor insulation is factory-rated for a maximum operating limit of 300 V DC/AC.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Connector Keying: Align connector orientation keys before inserting plugs into host I/O boards or field termination cards to avoid bent pin terminals.
- Separation Rules: Lay signal cables in designated low-voltage raceways, maintaining spatial separation from high-power AC conductors and motor drives.
- Mechanical Strain Relief: Secure the cable jacket at panel entry points to prevent mechanical tension from acting on individual wire terminations.
- Ground Drain Wiring: Connect the cable shield drain wire to the central system instrumentation earth bar in accordance with Honeywell grounding standards.
- Bending Radius: Maintain standard installation bending radii during cable pulling to prevent shield rupture or wire fatigue.
Additional Information
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