{"product_id":"honeywell-lcn-a-cable-experion-series","title":"Honeywell LCN A Cable Experion Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-velocity deterministic data routing within Experion PKS environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eHoneywell LCN A Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eLCN A Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e Local Control Network Coax Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for localized signal conditioning and network trunk interconnectivity. This specialized 95-ohm physical media link interfaces distributed processing architectures, establishing structured low-loss paths that shield time-critical control frames from electromagnetic attenuation across the active Local Control Network (LCN).\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCN A Cable (Experion PKS Media Component)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 meters (6.56 feet nominal cut length)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecialized industrial RJ-45 terminating connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacteristic Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95 ohms nominal transmission line balancing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 6 dB measured at 1 GHz operational boundaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 1.3:1 maximum reflection coefficient limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCN Coax Cable Assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHoneywell Local Control Network \/ Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control and DCS Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol and Coaxial Coexistence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coaxial assembly features dense multi-layered shielding architecture designed to isolate high-frequency network clock rates. This physical containment blocks the 95-ohm carrier wave from inducing parasitic cross-talk or EMI signals into neighboring analog termination blocks or low-potential 4-20 mA HART loop protocol lines sharing the same cabinet wireways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel-to-Channel Isolation and Noise Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e While acting as a serial data pipeline rather than an active input node, the high-density braid pairing acts as a passive noise shield. This layout maintains structural channel-to-channel isolation variables between adjacent communication ports, keeping common-mode voltage spikes and ground loops from penetrating backplane processor cards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why does the LCN A Cable specify a strict 95-ohm impedance parameter rather than standard 50-ohm or 75-ohm coaxial values?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The 95-ohm rating matches the precise input impedance of the legacy and modern LCN network transceiver circuit blocks. Utilizing a standard 50-ohm or 75-ohm cable would create a severe impedance mismatch, resulting in an increased VSWR above the 1.3:1 limit, causing signal wave reflections and data packet corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this 2-meter cable assembly be altered or field-spliced if a different length profile is required?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The assembly comes factory-terminated and certified with fixed attenuation limits (less than 6 dB at 1 GHz). Field cutting or mechanical splicing alters the physical geometry of the internal conductors, degrading the VSWR rating and compromising the deterministic timing of the Experion network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Layout Alignment, Clearance Constraints, and Mechanical Seating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Route the 2-meter cable profile with a continuous sweeping bend radius, ensuring it never drops below the minimum specified 50 mm static bend boundary. Click the RJ-45 terminating connectors square into the assigned LCN module sockets until the mechanical locking tab snaps firmly, avoiding twisting tension on the module connector faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor Separation, Wireway Constraints, and Shield Grounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the LCN coaxial cable assembly inside dedicated communication wire channels, completely isolated from any high-current AC mains wiring, 480 VAC distribution paths, or motor drive cables. Ensure the outer connector shielding ring grounds properly against the chassis frame mating block to discharge high-frequency noise transients down to the cabinet copper ground bus bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47903997821118,"sku":"LCN A","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/1145\/5422\/files\/screenshot_2026-06-22_09-08-55_b98f8b5b-1235-412a-aa2a-b360a7356d52.png?v=1782960389","url":"https:\/\/www.autooiltech.com\/products\/honeywell-lcn-a-cable-experion-series","provider":"AutoOilTech Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}