HIMA F6217

Description

Product Description

Product Parameters

• Brand/Model: HIMA F6217
• Core Input Parameters
  • Number of Channels: 32 isolated digital input channels (4 channels per isolation group)
  • Input Voltage: 24V DC (18-30V DC operating range)
  • Input Type: Sinking (NPN) or sourcing (PNP) configurable per channel
  • Response Time: ≤1ms (unfiltered), up to 100ms (software-filterable for noise suppression)
  • Isolation: Channel-to-group isolation (1500V AC), module-to-backplane isolation (2500V AC)
• System & Diagnostic Parameters
  • Compatible Systems: HIMA HIMax, HIMA Safety Manager
  • Diagnostic Functions: Channel short/open circuit detection, overvoltage/undervoltage monitoring, backplane communication diagnostics, sensor power supply monitoring
  • Communication Protocol: HIMA proprietary SafetyBUS p, Ethernet/IP (optional)
  • Configuration Software: HIMA SILworX V3.0+
• Environmental & Physical Parameters
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +70°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
  • Vibration Resistance: 15g (10-2000Hz, IEC 60068-2-6 standard)
  • Shock Resistance: 50g (11ms half-sine wave)
  • Power Supply: 24V DC (redundant input supported), power consumption ≤ 8W
  • Protection Grade: IP20 (cabinet installation), IP65 (optional ruggedized enclosure)
  • Installation Method: HIMA HIMax standard rack slot or DIN 35mm rail mounting
  • Dimensions: 140mm × 80mm × 40mm

Advantages & Features

1. Industry-Leading Channel Density: HIMA F6217 packs 32 digital input channels into a compact module—double the density of standard modules—reducing the number of components required for large-scale SIS by up to 50%. This optimizes cabinet space, lowers installation costs, and simplifies system wiring for applications with hundreds of field sensors.
2. Ultra-Fast Response & SIL 3 Compliance: With a ≤1ms unfiltered response time and IEC 61508 SIL 3 certification, HIMA F6217 ensures rapid detection of critical process anomalies and reliable execution of safety interlocks—essential for preventing accidents in high-risk environments like refineries and chemical plants.
3. Comprehensive Diagnostics & Predictive Maintenance: HIMA F6217 provides real-time diagnostics for channel faults (short/open circuits), voltage irregularities, and sensor power supply issues, sending alerts to the SIS controller for immediate action. This predictive capability reduces unplanned downtime by identifying potential failures before they impact system operation.
4. Hazardous Environment Compatibility: ATEX/IECEx certification allows HIMA F6217 to operate in Zone 2/22 explosive atmospheres, while its wide temperature range (-40°C ~ +70°C) and vibration resistance make it suitable for harsh industrial environments including offshore platforms, desert refineries, and high-vibration manufacturing facilities.

Application Fields & Cases

1. Oil Refinery Crude Distillation Unit SIS: A major oil refinery deployed HIMA F6217 modules in its HIMax SIS to monitor 256 field sensors (pressure, temperature, level) across its crude distillation unit. The high-density channels reduced the number of modules needed by 50%, while the 1ms response time triggered emergency shutdowns for pressure spikes, preventing equipment damage and environmental spills.
2. Chemical Plant Batch Reactor Safety System: A specialty chemical manufacturer integrated HIMA F6217 into its reactor safety system, using the module to monitor emergency stop buttons, valve position sensors, and gas detection devices across 12 reactors. The ATEX certification ensured compliance with hazardous environment regulations, and diagnostics identified a faulty level sensor channel before it caused a false reactor shutdown.
3. Power Plant Turbine Protection: A combined-cycle power plant used HIMA F6217 to monitor vibration switches, oil pressure sensors, and flame detectors for its gas turbines and steam turbines. The module’s vibration resistance (15g) and wide temperature range ensured reliable operation in the turbine enclosure, while hot-swappable design allowed maintenance during peak power generation hours.

Competitor Comparison

Selection Suggestions & Precautions

1. Selection Suggestions: HIMA F6217 is the optimal choice for HIMA HIMax users requiring high-density, SIL 3-certified digital inputs for large-scale safety systems (e.g., refineries, chemical plants with multiple reactors). For applications with 16 channels, HIMA F6214 is recommended. Non-HIMA system users may prefer Triconex 3501E for TMR redundancy or Siemens S7-400F for PROFINET integration.
2. Precautions:
   • Configure input type (NPN/PNP) and response time filters per sensor requirements to avoid signal delays or false triggers, especially in noisy industrial environments.
   • Use shielded, intrinsically safe cables in hazardous environments to maintain ATEX/IECEx compliance and minimize EMI interference with high-density channel wiring.
   • Perform quarterly diagnostic checks via SILworX software to verify channel integrity and replace degraded components proactively, as high channel density increases the impact of individual channel failures.
   • Ensure redundant power supplies are connected to independent sources (e.g., main grid + UPS) to maximize system availability for large-scale SIS relying on high-density modules.
   • Avoid exceeding the module’s voltage range (18-30V DC) to prevent permanent damage to input channels, and use surge protection devices for sensors in high-voltage environments.

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