FS-SICC-001/L8-IN System Interconnection Cable | Honeywell

The Honeywell FS-SICC-001/L8-IN, also cataloged as the FS-SICC-001 System Interconnection Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-conductor signal interface routing between Field Termination Assemblies (FTAs) and input I/O modules within Honeywell Safety Manager platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Channel-to-Channel Isolation & 4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol

The pre-terminated multi-conductor twisted pair geometry minimizes electromagnetic cross-talk between adjacent input circuits across the 8-meter span. High line isolation and overall braided shielding prevent external electrical field transients from inducing measurement errors on connected 4-20 mA HART loop protocol analog input channels. This physical shielding topology preserves low-level signal fidelity and maintains accurate reference values across system cold junction compensation (CJC) circuits without introducing ground loop shifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What key mechanical difference distinguishes "IN" configured SIC cables from "OUT" variants?

A: The "IN" designation specifies wiring pinouts and color coding optimized specifically for digital and analog input modules, preventing miswiring to output terminals.

Q: How does the braided shielding construction affect field grounding practices?

A: The outer braided shield provides continuous EMI protection and must be bonded to a single-point chassis ground bar at one cable end to prevent circulating ground loops.

Q: What physical bend limits must be observed during cable installation inside wireways?

A: The assembly requires a minimum bend radius of at least 10 times the overall cable outer diameter to prevent internal conductor strain or shield deformation.

Field Installation Guidelines

1. Plan cabinet wiring pathways to ensure the cable route maintains a minimum bend radius of 10 times the outer cable diameter.
2. Seat the pre-terminated factory connector firmly into the matching System Interconnection Cable (SIC) port on the Field Termination Assembly (FTA).
3. Connect the opposite cable connector to the designated input module interface slot until keying latches fully engage.
4. Bond the cable shield to the cabinet frame at a single ground point to eliminate differential earth loop currents.
5. Secure the cable harness with strain-relief tie wraps along wireway brackets to remove physical tension from connector heads.