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Honeywell 51201420-010
Product Name: MU-KFTA10 FTA Interconnect Cable (10-meter FTA-to-IOP interconnection cable)
Product Overview: The Honeywell 51201420-010 is a 10-meter dedicated interconnection cable designed to link the IOP processor card with the Field Termination Assembly (FTA) in Honeywell Experion PKS C300 DCS racks. It transmits analog and digital signals between the rack-mounted IOP board and the field-wiring FTA terminal board, serving as a critical matching accessory for DCS cabinet signal wiring.
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Technical Specifications:
- Model: 51201420-010 (MU-KFTA10)
- Cable Length: 10 meters
- Conductor: 24 AWG (0.2 mm²) tinned copper, 25 pairs (50 conductors total)
- Insulation: PVC or FEP (high-temperature) insulation material
- Shielding: Aluminum foil + braided copper shielding; multi-conductor shielded cable construction
- Outer Jacket: Flame-retardant PVC
- Connector Type: Pre-terminated Honeywell-compatible D-sub high-density connectors at both ends
- Operating Voltage: 300 V maximum
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +80 °C
- Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
- Bend Radius: ≥ 10 × outer diameter
- Weight: Approx. 1.3 kg per assembly (≈0.6 kg/m)
- Compliance: CE, RoHS
Functional Features: Superior EMI resistance through advanced shielding design; precision-molded connectors to maintain impedance and signal integrity; plug-and-play commissioning that eliminates field-wiring errors.
System Compatibility: Honeywell C200, C300, Experion PKS DCS, and FTA interface modules.
Application Scenarios: Signal transmission between IOP and FTA within DCS cabinets in oil & gas, chemical processing, power generation, and other heavy industrial automation environments.
Installation Requirements: Avoid sharp bending and mechanical pulling during installation; confirm connector pin-out matches the target IOP/FTA hardware; route away from high-voltage power cables to suppress noise coupling.
Usage Notes: For indoor cabinet or cable tray applications; outdoor routing requires installation inside a sealed conduit to protect from UV and moisture. Field repair is not recommended; replace as a complete unit if damaged.
