Overview
Configured for I/O signal routing between Honeywell Field Termination Assemblies and control-system interfaces, the Honeywell MU-KFTA10 (51201420-010) (MU-KFTA10 FTA Cable) provides a 10 m physical connection for TPS and UCN system installations.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | MU-KFTA10 |
| Part Number | 51201420-010 |
| Brand | Honeywell |
| Product Type | Field Termination Assembly (FTA) Cable / I/O Cable |
| Origin | USA |
| Cable Length | 10 m (approx. 32.8 ft) |
| Weight | Approx. 1.2 kg (2.65 lb) |
| Power Consumption | Passive cable; no independent power consumption specified |
| System Compatibility | Honeywell TPS DCS / UCN systems |
| Primary Function | I/O signal routing between control-system interfaces and FTAs |
| Application | Industrial process-control signal connection |
Honeywell DCS Signal Interface
The MU-KFTA10 routes I/O signals between the control-system side and Field Termination Assembly. Therefore, installation should preserve conductor integrity and the intended signal path.
For Honeywell process-control systems, the associated I/O architecture may handle analog and digital field signals, including 4-20 mA instrumentation circuits. However, the supplied data does not identify a specific signal protocol, channel count, isolation rating, or conductor assignment for this cable.
The 10 m cable length provides physical separation between the applicable control-system hardware and termination location. Consequently, installers should maintain the manufacturer’s specified routing and termination scheme for the connected Honeywell hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the MU-KFTA10 an active electronic module?
A: No. The supplied description identifies the MU-KFTA10 as an FTA cable assembly. It does not contain a separately specified power-consuming electronic function.
Q: What is the specified cable length?
A: The supplied specification identifies a cable length of 10 m, approximately 32.8 ft.
Q: Does the supplied data define the cable’s operating temperature range?
A: No. The provided information does not specify an operating temperature range. The applicable Honeywell system documentation should determine environmental limits.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Verify the cable model and part number before installation: MU-KFTA10, 51201420-010.
- Confirm connector type, pin assignment, and termination points against the documentation for the connected Honeywell hardware.
- Route the cable away from high-voltage conductors and strong electromagnetic interference sources where practical.
- Avoid sharp bends, excessive pulling force, crushing, and mechanical abrasion during installation.
- Maintain conductor and shield continuity according to the applicable Honeywell wiring specification.
- Terminate cable shields according to the system grounding design rather than creating unintended ground paths.
- Secure the cable to prevent connector loading and movement during cabinet maintenance.
- Perform continuity and point-to-point verification before placing the associated I/O circuit into service.
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