HIMA F3423: An Important Component Module of PLC

• High Safety: Compliant with international safety standards such as IEC 61508, supporting SIL3 safety integrity level. It ensures reliable operation in safety-critical applications, enabling safe shutdown of equipment in case of accidents or faults to prevent disasters.
• Multiple I/O Types: Provides various types including digital input, digital output, analog input, and analog output, which can meet the processing needs of different signals in various industrial application scenarios.
• Modular Design: This structure facilitates system expansion and maintenance. Users can flexibly configure different numbers of inputs and outputs according to actual needs, making system construction more flexible and efficient.
• Redundant Design: Supports redundant configuration, enhancing the fault tolerance of the system. When one channel fails, the other channel can continue to work normally, ensuring the continuity and stability of the system.
• Integrated Diagnostic Function: The built-in diagnostic function can monitor the status of the module in real-time, helping to quickly identify and troubleshoot faults, and improving the availability and safety of the system.
• Strong Compatibility: Compatible with other HIMA products such as HI Quad and HimaTrix series, it can be easily integrated into existing safety systems, protecting users’ original investments and facilitating system upgrading and expansion.

• Number of Channels and Output Current: Usually an 8-channel relay amplifier, each channel can provide a maximum output current of 2A, which can meet the needs of driving various industrial equipment.
• Operating Voltage Range: Generally 18-30VDC, some models also support 48VDC and 60VAC, etc. The wide voltage range enables the module to adapt to different power supply environments.
• Relay Contact Rating: Such as 1A@250V AC or 10A@24V DC, etc. The appropriate contact rating can be selected according to actual applications to match the load equipment.
• Communication Interface: Some modules are equipped with RS-485 interface, supporting communication protocols such as Modbus RTU, which facilitates data transmission and communication with other equipment.
• Dimensions and Weight: Common dimensions include different specifications such as 105x91x44mm and 120mmx50mmx30mm, with weights ranging from approximately 0.07kg to 0.2kg. The compact design is convenient for installation and space saving.
• Operating Temperature Range: Generally -20°C to +70°C or -25°C to +60°C, which can adapt to various industrial environment temperature conditions.

• Petrochemical Industry: In processes such as oil extraction, oil refining, and chemical production, it is used for interlocking in hazardous areas and emergency shutdown control, ensuring that production equipment can shut down safely in case of faults or dangerous situations, and avoiding serious accidents such as explosions and leaks.
• Power Industry: Can be applied in places such as power plants and substations to monitor and control the operating status of power equipment, realize functions such as fault protection and automatic switching, and ensure the stable operation of the power system.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: In the pharmaceutical production process, it controls key equipment and processes to ensure the quality and safety of pharmaceutical production and meet the requirements of relevant standards such as GMP.
• Food and Beverage Industry: Used for equipment control and monitoring in food and beverage production lines, ensuring the automation and stability of the production process, and improving production efficiency and product quality.