{"product_id":"honeywell-51198873-100-i-o-link-cable","title":"Honeywell 51198873-100 I\/O Link Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-reliability signal transmission between Field Termination Assemblies (FTAs) and I\/O Processors (IOPs) in DCS networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 51198873-100\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 51198873\u003c\/strong\u003e I\/O Link Cable Assembly) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e511198873-100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShielded I\/O Link Cable Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProprietary Honeywell FTA \/ IOP connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 V AC\/DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 A (dependent on channel loading)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall metallic braid with industrial insulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (0 W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.48 m (100 ft) physical length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard bulk assembly weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control Integration \u0026amp; Channel Shielding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 51198873-100 operates as the dedicated physical layer connecting process processing components, deploying specific isolation and shielding methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The overall metallic braid provides continuous, full-circumference coverage that limits the entry of high-frequency electromagnetic field lines, maintaining signal integrity on 4-20 mA HART loop protocol lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grounding the integrated shielding braid to the main enclosure earth plane prevents parasitic transient voltages from spreading across adjacent modules, preserving the designed channel-to-channel isolation of the IOP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed-Impedance Coupling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The multi-core copper conductor internal geometry is structured to prevent impedance mismatches over the 30.48 m run, reducing signal reflections on high-speed serial links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this cable assembly be modified or cut to length in the field?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The 51198873-100 is a factory-assembled and tested unit with pre-molded proprietary connectors. Field cutting or manual splicing will alter the impedance characteristics, compromise the metallic shield coverage, and void system-level verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this cable support both analog and digital signals on the same link?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The multi-core configuration and shielding enable it to carry multiple high-speed digital communications and discrete or analog signal pathways simultaneously without inducing cross-talk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Routing Segregation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route the I\/O link cable inside dedicated low-voltage wireways. Maintain a minimum separation of 300 mm from AC power distribution lines to prevent electromagnetic coupling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend Radius Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed a minimum bending radius of ten times the outer cable diameter during installation to prevent dynamic stress on the internal copper cores and metallic braid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Engagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Align the pins of the pre-molded Honeywell connector with the receptacle before locking. 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