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Honeywell 51202329-616
Product Name: Honeywell 51202329-616 I/O Link Violet Header Cable
Product Description: The Honeywell 51202329-616 is a factory-terminated I/O Link Violet Header Cable designed as the physical interconnection layer between I/O Link modules and Field Termination Assemblies (FTAs) in Honeywell TDC 3000 and Experion PKS distributed control systems. The violet color-coding uniquely identifies this cable as an I/O Link segment, distinguishing it from LLAI, HLAI, or DO cable assemblies within the same cabinet.
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Technical Specifications:
- Part Number: 51202329-616
- Manufacturer: Honeywell
- Product Type: I/O Link Violet Header Cable
- Series/Platform: TDC 3000 / Experion PKS
- Drops: 6 drops
- Channels: 3 channels (Extended IOL2)
- Wire Gauge: 22 AWG
- Conductor Material: High-grade copper
- Cable Type: Twisted pair with foil shielding
- Shielding: Braided copper shield + aluminum foil shielding
- Connector Type: Violet keyed/polarized header
- Insulation: PVC
- Color: Violet jacket with yellow label (Cable A)
- Dimensions: 37 × 1.6 × 4 cm
- Weight: 0.08 kg (unit), 3.9 kg (packaged)
- Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
- Compliance: CE, RoHS
- Country of Origin: USA
Functional Features: Keyed violet header prevents mis-wiring during maintenance or module swap-out; dual shielding (braid + foil) ensures signal integrity in high-density I/O cabinets; 6-drop design supports distributed multi-point automation; direct OEM replacement drop-in — no re-termination required.
Application Scenarios: Petroleum refining and upstream oil & gas DCS cabinets; petrochemical plant process control rooms; power generation (coal, gas, nuclear) I&C systems; pharmaceutical batch control and SCADA integration; pulp & paper and specialty chemical continuous process control; LNG terminal and pipeline SCADA/DCS hybrid architectures. Signal flow: Controller → I/O Link Interface → 51202329-616 Cable → FTA → Field Instruments.
Material & Structural Characteristics: Industrial-grade shielded twisted-pair construction with high-grade copper conductors at 22 AWG, protected by combined braided copper and aluminum foil shields, terminated with a mechanically keyed violet polarized header connector. PVC insulation rated for continuous operation in temperature-cycled cabinet environments.
Installation Requirements: Verify compatibility with TDC 3000 and Experion PKS I/O Link slots; align the keyed header carefully with the polarized receptacle to avoid bent pins; secure strain relief at both ends; route within recommended bend radius; install in pairs for redundant I/O Link operation.
Usage Precautions: Inspect connector housing, pin integrity, cable jacket, and strain relief before installation; ensure the violet color code matches the intended I/O Link segment in the cabinet wiring scheme; operate within -40 °C to +70 °C; avoid exposure to unauthorized third-party substitutes which may cause tolerance stack-up issues.
