The Honeywell 51109620-200, also cataloged as the 51109620 Shielded Cable Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for physical signal transmission within Honeywell distributed control system architectures. This factory-terminated multi-core harness provides direct physical and electrical conduction paths to route low-level analog and digital communications between control modules and peripheral field interfaces.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
51109620-200
Brand
Honeywell
Origin
United States
Weight
Standard multi-core copper industrial cable weight profile
Length
Nominal 20 feet (6.1 meters)
Operating Temp
-20 to +80 deg C (-4 to +176 deg F)
Voltage Rating
300 V insulation boundary max
Product Type
Shielded Multi-Core Cable Assembly
Core Configuration
Multi-core copper conductors
Shielding Layer
Dual-layer: Braided tinned copper and aluminum foil shield
Termination Type
Honeywell-specific proprietary plug connectors
Signal Support
Asynchronous analog and high-speed digital data streams
System Compatibility
Honeywell TDC 3000, Experion PKS, and related platforms
Compliance
Engineered to meet UL and CE industrial automation standards
Process Control Instrumentation and DCS Communication
The cable assembly employs a dual-layer electrostatic shield matrix to maintain high signal processing velocity across distributed control system networks. When routing sensitive 4-20 mA HART loop protocol parameters or high-frequency digital pulse data, the internal copper conductors are subjected to heavy external electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the integrated shielding system handle industrial electrical noise over the 20-foot cable span?
A: The cable utilizes a combined foil and braided shield configuration that achieves total coverage over the copper cores. The foil layer blocks high-frequency radio frequency interference (RFI), while the high-density braid provides structural durability and a low-resistance path for dumping electromagnetic induced currents to the system ground.
Q: Can this cable assembly be hot-swapped while the connected I/O modules are fully energized?
A: While the physical insulation is rated up to 300 V, hot-swapping depends entirely on the connected field hardware and signal type. Disconnecting active analog loops or digital control lines during live process execution will drop the telemetry stream instantly, which can trigger system faults or initiate fail-safe shutdown states within the host controller logic.
