1. Overview
HIMA F8628X is a high-performance Safety Controller dedicated to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) under HIMA GmbH (a German company).
Core Positioning: As a key core component in HIMA’s safety system architecture, this product usually works in conjunction with H41q and H51q series safety controllers to achieve Safety Integrity in industrial processes.
Application Fields: Widely used in industrial automation fields such as manufacturing, process control, packaging industry, and critical safety control scenarios.
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2. Specifications
Power Supply Requirements: Typically operates within a DC voltage range of 20.4V to 30V.
Operating Temperature: Suitable for industrial environments with an operating temperature range of -20℃ to +60℃.
Safety Performance: Features high isolation voltage level, common-mode transient immunity, and Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO) to ensure stable operation in harsh industrial environments.
Communication Functions: Classified as a communication module in some documents, it has Profibus DP slave function, ELOP II TCP protocol support, and Ethernet communication capability (supporting 10/100M Ethernet and HSR high-speed redundant interfaces).
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3. Key Features
High Safety: Specifically designed to meet the requirements of IEC 61511 (Functional Safety) and IEC 62443 (Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems), enabling safe and redundant data exchange.
High Reliability: Adopts redundant architecture and self-diagnostic functions, supports various industrial standards (such as EN 954-1, EN ISO 13849-1), prevents common cause failures, and provides strong performance and reliability.
Easy Integration: Supports multiple standard industrial communication protocols (such as Profibus DP, Modbus-TCP, OPC Server), facilitating integration with HIMA OPC servers or other systems.
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4. Structure & Components
Modular Design: The F8628X is usually available in a 19-inch module form, with various Height Unit (HU) and Width Unit (WU) configurations.
Internal Composition: Integrates high-speed processors, input/output interfaces, and communication interfaces, with multiple output types (such as relays, transistors) and input types (digital, analog, or mixed inputs).
Matching Systems: Usually used with H41q/H51q systems as the core computing unit of the safety control system.
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5. Applications
Industrial Safety Control: Used for critical safety functions in manufacturing, process control, packaging and other industries, including emergency stop, interlocking, and safety light curtains.
Specific Industrial Scenarios: Suitable for high-voltage application scenarios such as motor drives and solar inverters, as well as critical industrial processes requiring high safety integrity.
Communication Integration: When used as a communication module, it is suitable for scenarios requiring safe Ethernet communication, such as achieving reliable data exchange between safety controllers.
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6. Installation & Maintenance
Installation Requirements: Usually installed on standard 19-inch racks, and the model needs to be selected according to specific height and width units.
Maintenance Features: Equipped with a user-friendly human-machine interface and rich debugging tools, supporting LED diagnostic indicators (such as 6 LED lights) and DIP switches, which facilitate users in troubleshooting and maintenance operations.
Durability: Ruggedly designed to adapt to harsh operating conditions in industrial fields, with high temperature resistance and electromagnetic interference resistance.