System Adaptation and Positioning

Applicable system: HIMA H41q / H51q Safety Controller

Module role: PROFIBUS-DP communication interface module for safety controllers

Primary purpose: Enable high-speed, deterministic PROFIBUS-DP communication between the HIMA safety controller and distributed field devices or subsystems.

Core Hardware Specifications
Processor and Control

Processor: 32-bit MPC860T

Architecture: Integrated RISC communication controller

Optimized for real-time fieldbus handling and deterministic data exchange

Communication Interface

Protocol: PROFIBUS-DP

Connector: 9-pin SUB-D

Operating modes:

PROFIBUS-DP Master

PROFIBUS-DP Slave

Protocol compatibility: PROFIBUS-DP V0 / V1

Interoperability: Fully compatible with third-party PROFIBUS-DP devices

Power Supply

Supply voltage: 5 VDC

Current consumption: Approx. 1 A

Power source: Provided by the redundant power supply of the system rack

Designed for continuous operation in SIL3 safety systems

Safety and Compliance

Safety certification: TÜV certified SIL 3

Standards compliance:

IEC 61508 (Functional Safety)

IEC 61511 (Process Industry Safety)

Ensures secure and deterministic transmission of safety-related control and status data.

Mechanical Specifications

Form factor: 19-inch rack module

Height: 3 HU

Width: 4 SU

Installation: Rack-mounted

Hot-swap capability: Supported (online replacement without system shutdown)

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature: −20 ℃ to +70 ℃

Relative humidity: ≤ 95% (non-condensing)

Suitable for harsh industrial and safety-critical environments

Diagnostics and Monitoring

Status indication: Front-panel module status LEDs

Fault handling: Fault alarm output

Diagnostic capability:

Online communication diagnostics

Real-time fault detection and status reporting

Enables rapid fault localization and reduced maintenance time

Key Features
PROFIBUS-DP Communication Capability

Supports both master and slave operation

Suitable for integration with:

Distributed I/O systems

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Remote field devices

Meets high-speed cyclic and acyclic data exchange requirements

Secure Safety System Integration

Seamlessly integrated into H41q/H51q SIL3 safety systems

Ensures reliable transmission of:

Interlock signals

Safety status

Diagnostic information

Ideal for certified safety applications

Hot-Swappable Design

Online module replacement without disturbing system operation

Improves system availability and maintenance efficiency

Advanced Diagnostic Monitoring

Continuous monitoring of PROFIBUS communication status

Automatic alarm triggering on fault detection

Supports safe fallback behavior in accordance with SIL3 requirements

 

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Typical Applications

SIL3 Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)

Fire & Gas (F&G) safety systems

Burner Management Systems (BMS)

Safety integration of distributed I/O and drives

PROFIBUS-based communication between SIS and field devices