The HIMA HIQuad / HIMax series safety CPU modules are core components of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). They are responsible for executing safety logic, fault diagnosis, and redundant control, ensuring deterministic and fail-safe system behavior.
The modules comply with IEC 61508 SIL 3 / Category 4 safety requirements and are designed for high-availability safety applications in critical industries.

Key Specifications

Order Number

984865065

Processor Architecture

Dual Intel 386EX, 32-bit

Clock frequency: 25 MHz

Lockstep synchronized operation for fault detection

Memory (per processor)

Flash EPROM: 1 MB (system and application program)

SRAM: 1 MB (runtime data)

Communication Interfaces

2 × isolated RS-485

Supports safety communication protocols (e.g. PROFIsafe)

Power Supply

5 VDC / 2 A

Environmental Conditions

Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C

Mechanical Characteristics

Dimensions: 144 × 160 × 40 mm

Height: approximately 8 SU

Installation: Rack-mounted

Local Display & Diagnostics

Four-digit matrix display

Status LEDs for local diagnostics and system indication

Watchdog

Safety-related watchdog output

Output voltage: 24 VDC

Output current: 500 mA

Integrated short-circuit protection

Core Features

Dual-CPU lockstep redundancy

Continuous comparison of processing results

Automatic fault detection and transition to a safe state

Comprehensive self-diagnostics

Power supply and voltage monitoring

Temperature supervision

Communication integrity checking

Program flow and execution monitoring

High system availability

Supports redundant configurations

Enables non-disruptive (online) upgrades to minimize downtime

Flexible system integration

Fully compatible with HIMA HIMax and HIQuad system expansion

Designed for scalable SIS architectures

 

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Typical Applications

Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)

Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)

Safety interlock and protection systems

Industries served include:

Petrochemical and chemical processing

Gas turbine and oil & gas facilities

Power generation and transmission

Metallurgy and heavy industry