HIMA F4110A Safety-Related Four-Channel AND Gate Module

Product Introduction:

The HIMA F4110A is a high-performance safety-related module designed for critical industrial applications that require reliable logic processing in a safe environment. This four-channel AND gate module is part of the Planar F Series, which is known for its exceptional safety features and robustness. The F4110A module is engineered to ensure functional safety by implementing logical operations on safety-critical systems, providing a key role in applications that demand a high level of integrity and reliability.

The F4110A module is a part of HIMA’s Planar F Series, which is designed to meet stringent industrial safety standards. It is particularly effective for use in safety instrumented systems (SIS), enabling applications like emergency shutdown systems (ESD), fire and gas detection, and other critical control processes.

This module features four independent channels, ensuring redundant logic processing that provides higher availability and fault tolerance. Each channel operates independently, and the AND gate function allows the combination of multiple input signals to generate a safe output signal. This redundancy is essential for meeting safety standards such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849, ensuring that any fault in one channel does not affect the entire system’s operation.

Product Parameters:

Here are the detailed technical specifications of the HIMA F4110A Four-Channel AND Gate Module:

Product Applications:

The HIMA F4110A is ideal for applications requiring high-integrity safety control systems, especially where multiple safety inputs need to be combined to produce a safe output. Some of the most common use cases include:

1. Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD): The F4110A module is used in ESD systems to ensure that a safe output is generated when multiple safety conditions are met, such as shutting down a process in response to hazardous conditions.

2. Fire and Gas Detection Systems: In environments where the presence of fire or gas is a critical safety concern, the F4110A module combines inputs from different sensors to trigger appropriate safety actions, preventing dangerous situations.

3. Control of Safety-Valves and Actuators: The module ensures that safety-critical actuators, such as safety valves, operate only when the required safety conditions are met, improving system reliability.

4. Process Safety Systems: For industries like oil & gas, chemicals, and power generation, the F4110A module is used to ensure that critical process conditions are safely controlled and monitored to avoid hazards.

5. Machine Safety Systems: The module helps in the integration of safety gates and other safety functions in automated machinery, ensuring that the machinery remains safe to operate even during faults or failures.

Product Advantages:

1. High Safety Integrity (SIL 3): The F4110A module meets SIL 3 safety integrity level, ensuring that it complies with the highest industrial standards for safety. This makes it suitable for applications that demand maximum reliability in critical systems.

2. Redundant Channels: With four independent channels, the module provides redundancy, improving fault tolerance and increasing the system’s availability and safety.

3. Wide Temperature Range: The module can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, allowing it to be used in a wide range of industrial environments, from cold storage facilities to hot processing plants.

4. Compact Design: The F4110A has a compact size of 100 x 50 x 30 mm, making it easy to integrate into space-constrained environments without compromising performance.

5. Flexible Input/Output Configuration: The module can be used in various applications thanks to its digital input/output configuration, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into diverse control systems.

6. Compliant with Safety Standards: The F4110A is certified for IEC 61508 and ISO 13849, ensuring that it meets international safety standards for functional safety and providing confidence in its use in high-risk applications.

7. Low Power Consumption: With a power consumption of just 1.5 W, the module is energy-efficient, making it suitable for systems where energy conservation is important.

Brand: HIMA

HIMA is a global leader in industrial safety solutions. Specializing in safety instrumented systems (SIS), HIMA provides state-of-the-art products that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in critical control processes. With over 40 years of experience, HIMA’s systems are used worldwide in industries like oil & gas, chemicals, power generation, and transportation, ensuring the highest levels of safety and performance.

Series: Planar F Series

The Planar F Series is a family of safety-related modules designed for critical applications that require high levels of reliability and safety. The series includes a variety of modules, each specializing in a particular safety function, such as logic gates, input/output modules, and more. HIMA’s Planar F Series meets the highest standards of safety, such as SIL 3, and provides flexible, scalable solutions for industrial control systems.

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