{"product_id":"honeywell-51201298-290-shielded-control-cable","title":"Honeywell 51201298-290 Shielded Control Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell 51201298-290\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e51201298\u003c\/strong\u003e Shielded Control Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-reliability signal transmission within Honeywell TDC 3000 and Experion PKS platforms.\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\u003e51201298-290\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 Control Cable Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnealed high-purity copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulation Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyethylene (PE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlame-retardant industrial polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShield Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum foil with braided copper shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Voltage Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 V\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 +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 meters per roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Outer Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm\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 shipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm outer diameter x 100 m length\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 (conductive transmission losses only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDCS Signal Integrity \u0026amp; Shielding Mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 51201298-290 functions as a low-impedance connection path engineered to shield delicate analog and serial data lines from hostile plant environments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Shielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combined aluminum foil and copper braid design provides comprehensive coverage against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI), maintaining signal fidelity across standard 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 dual-layer copper shield directly to the cabinet bulk earth reference point ensures common-mode noise transients are redirected, safeguarding the channel-to-channel isolation of connected analog input cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlame-Retardant Jacket Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e The industrial polymer outer jacket prevents vertical flame propagation inside vertical marshalling chases while maintaining core flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this cable be used for high-voltage AC distribution circuits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The nominal insulation rating of the 51201298-290 is restricted to 300 V. It is specifically intended for low-voltage instrument signals, discrete control, and low-amplitude serial bus communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the copper braid shielding rated for direct grounding on both ends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e No. To prevent the creation of low-resistance ground loops that can induce parasitic noise into the 4-20 mA HART loop protocol signals, the shield should be terminated to the instrument ground plane at one end only (typically inside the DCS Marshalling Panel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBending Radius Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the minimum physical bend radius of ten times the outer cable diameter (approximately 160 mm) is maintained during layout to avoid microscopic fracturing of the internal aluminum foil wrap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparation from Power Circuits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route the 51201298-290 assembly through designated low-voltage signal raceways. Keep a minimum spacing of 300 mm from three-phase power cables to prevent inductive cross-talk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStripping and Termination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use specialized stripping tools to remove the outer polymer jacket. Ensure that no copper braid strands are severed or remain loose, which can create micro-shorts against the terminal ground blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePigtail Grounding Constraints:\u003c\/strong\u003e When grounding the copper braid shield, keep the grounding pigtail length under 50 mm to minimize lead inductance at high frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45238628417651,"sku":"51201298-290","price":410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/screenshot_2026-07-15_14-08-51.png?v=1784099662","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/honeywell-51201298-290-shielded-control-cable","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}