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HIMA F8627X Industrial Safety Communication Module
Safety Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Module
Technical Specifications
- Series: Part of the HIMA H400 or H500 series (exact series may vary based on configuration)
- CPU Architecture: High-speed, fault-tolerant processor optimized for real-time safety logic execution
- Memory: Integrated program and data memory with battery-backed or non-volatile storage for safety-critical data
- Input/Output (I/O) Handling: Supports connection to HIMA I/O modules via secure backplane or fieldbus communication
Detailed content
- Communication Interfaces:
- Ethernet (for engineering, diagnostics, and integration with DCS/SCADA)
- PROFIBUS, MODBUS, or FOUNDATION Fieldbus (optional, depending on configuration)
- HIMA Safety Bus (HISB) for redundant communication within the safety system
- Redundancy: Supports hot-standby and dual-redundant configurations for high availability
- Safety Integrity Level (SIL): Certified up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
- Programming Standards: Compliant with IEC 61131-3 (supports FBD, LD, ST, SFC, IL)
- Real-Time Performance: Deterministic scan times in milliseconds for fast response to safety events
- Power Supply: Typically operates on 24 V DC with redundant power input options
- Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C
- Environmental Protection: Designed for industrial environments with resistance to shock, vibration, and EMI
Functional Features
- High Safety Availability: Engineered for continuous operation with minimal downtime using redundant components
- Built-in Diagnostics: Comprehensive self-monitoring of CPU, memory, power, communication, and I/O status
- Secure Firmware: Protected against unauthorized access and tampering, ensuring integrity of safety logic
- Modular Architecture: Allows flexible system expansion with various I/O and communication modules
- Online Maintenance: Supports module replacement and configuration updates without shutting down the process
- Cybersecurity Features: Includes authentication, access control, and secure communication protocols
- Time Synchronization: Supports NTP or IRIG-B for precise event logging and system coordination
Application Scenarios
- Oil and Gas: Used in emergency shutdown (ESD), fire and gas detection (F&G), and burner management systems (BMS)
- Chemical and Petrochemical: Implements safety interlocks, reactor protection, and toxic gas monitoring
- Power Generation: Applied in turbine protection, boiler control, and nuclear safety systems
- Refining and Processing: Ensures safe operation of distillation units, compressors, and pressure vessels
- Renewable Energy: Utilized in biogas plants and hydrogen production facilities for process safety
- Industrial Manufacturing: Protects high-risk processes such as high-pressure molding, chemical mixing, and storage tank farms
