1. Overview
Product Positioning: HIMA F8650 is a safety-related CPU module designed by HIMA, belonging to its PES (Process Automation Safety) series. It serves as the Central Processing Unit (CPU) for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Core Function: Acting as the “brain” of the safety control system, it executes safety-related control logic, monitors safety-related input signals (such as sensors, buttons), and outputs safety-related control signals (such as valve closing, power cutoff).
Design Standards: Complies with IEC 61508/61511 standards, supporting high-integrity safety applications.
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2. Technical Specifications
Processor & Performance
- CPU Type: Adopts dual-processor redundancy design. Some models (e.g., F8650) use Intel 386EX microprocessors operating in clock synchronization.
- Operating Frequency: Approximately 25 MHz (slight differences between specific models).
- Memory: Equipped with Flash-EPROM (1 MB + 512 KB) and SRAM (256 KB) for program storage and data processing.
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Interface & Communication
- Display: 4-digit matrix display for showing system status, fault codes, and other information.
- Communication Interface: Mainly communicates via RS485 serial interface.
- Programming Language: Supports IEC 61131-3 standard programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
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Environmental Adaptability
- Temperature Range: Operating temperature typically -40°C to 70°C; storage temperature -40°C to 85°C.
- Protection Class: IP67.
- Power Supply: 24V DC with redundant power supply design.
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3. Key Features
Dual Channel Redundancy: The F8650 adopts a dual-processor redundant structure. Even if one processor fails, the other can still operate normally, ensuring high availability and safety of the system.
Clock Synchronization: The clocks of the two processors are synchronized, ensuring data consistency between the two channels and reducing the possibility of misjudgment.
Fault Diagnostics: Equipped with powerful self-diagnostic functions, it can real-time monitor the system’s health status, detect hardware faults or software abnormalities, and issue alarms via the display.
Versatility: Supports multiple safety-related communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Modbus) and is compatible with various I/O modules, flexibly adapting to different industrial sites.
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4. Structure and Composition
Core Hardware
- Dual CPU Motherboard: Integrates two independent CPU motherboards that are mirror images of each other.
- Memory Modules: Flash-EPROM and SRAM for storing programs and real-time data.
Peripheral Components
- Communication Card: Responsible for data exchange with upper computers or other controllers.
- Display Panel: User interface for showing real-time status.
- Power Supply Module: Provides stable 24V DC power input with redundant design.
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5. Applications
The HIMA F8650 is mainly used in industrial fields with extremely high requirements for safety and reliability:
- Chemical & Oil & Gas: Serves as the core control unit for Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) or Fire & Gas Detection Systems (F&G).
- Energy & Power Generation: Used in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) of nuclear power plants or thermal power plants, such as High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS).
- Transportation: Applied in the safety layer of rail transit signal systems or train control systems.
- Process Industry: Burner Management Systems (BMS), turbine control, etc.
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6. Installation & Maintenance
Installation Method
- DIN Rail Mounting: The F8650 adopts a standard DIN rail design, facilitating installation and replacement in cabinets.
- Backplane Connection: Connects to I/O modules or power supply modules via a backplane.
Maintenance Requirements
- Regular Inspection: Use the display and remote diagnostic tools to regularly check the system’s health status, focusing on fault indicators and error codes.
- Redundancy Testing: Regular redundancy function tests are required to ensure both channels can work normally.
- Firmware Update: Perform firmware or software upgrades under official guidance to fix known defects or enhance functions.