Hima F8560X Central Processor Module

The HIMA F8560X Central Processor Module is a high-performance CPU module designed for use in HIMA HIMax and HIQuad safety systems. As the core processing unit, it ensures the execution of safety-critical applications with deterministic performance and compliance with international safety standards such as IEC 61508 and SIL 3.

Technical Specifications

Product Applications

• Oil & Gas: Emergency shutdown (ESD), fire and gas detection, and burner management systems.

• Chemical Industry: Reactor safety, process safeguarding, and plant-wide safety controls.

• Power Generation: Turbine protection, boiler safety, and distributed safety monitoring.

• Rail & Transport: Fail-safe control systems for railway signaling and safety monitoring.

• Industrial Automation: Integration in complex safety architectures requiring SIL 3 compliance.

Product Advantages

• High Reliability: Built with redundancy and fault-tolerant architecture to minimize downtime.

• SIL 3 Certified: Fully compliant with IEC 61508 standards for functional safety applications.

• Scalable Architecture: Suitable for small systems as well as large distributed safety platforms.

• Fast Processing: High CPU performance ensures real-time execution of critical safety tasks.

• Secure Communication: Multiple industrial communication interfaces with cybersecurity compliance.

• Seamless Integration: Compatible with other HIMA modules and scalable within HIMax and HIQuad systems.

FAQ

Q1: What safety standard does the HIMA F8560X comply with?

A1: It complies with IEC 61508 and is certified up to SIL 3.

Q2: Can the F8560X be used in redundant configurations?

A2: Yes, it supports hot-redundant configurations for fault tolerance and high availability.

Q3: Which HIMA systems is the F8560X compatible with?

A3: It is designed for HIMax and HIQuad safety systems.

Q4: What type of communication interfaces are available?

A4: The module supports Ethernet, serial interfaces, and the HIMA system bus.

Q5: Does the module support event and data logging?

A5: Yes, it has onboard memory for application programs, event logging, and diagnostic data.

Q6: Can the F8560X operate under harsh environmental conditions?

A6: Yes, it is designed for industrial environments with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to +60 °C.

Q7: Is the F8560X certified for use in hazardous areas?

A7: Yes, it holds ATEX and TÜV certifications for use in safety-critical environments.

Q8: How is the power supplied to the module?

A8: It operates with a 24 V DC power supply and supports redundant power connections.

Q9: What happens if the primary processor fails?

A9: In redundant configurations, the secondary processor takes over instantly without process interruption.

Q10: Can the F8560X be integrated with third-party control systems?

A10: Yes, it can be integrated through standard industrial communication protocols.