🛡️ HIMA F8650E Safety System Central (CPU) Module — Product Overview
The HIMA F8650E is a central processing module (CPU) designed for safety-critical automation systems. Part of the HIMA Safety System family, this module delivers deterministic processing, high reliability, and fault-tolerant performance suitable for industries such as oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and critical infrastructure. The F8650E CPU ensures secure and real-time execution of safety logic while maintaining compliance with international safety standards, including IEC 61508 and IEC 61511.
Engineered for high-availability systems, the F8650E provides redundant communication pathways, integrated diagnostics, and modular integration capabilities. It supports extensive I/O configurations and can operate seamlessly in both standalone and networked architectures, providing flexibility for complex safety instrumented system (SIS) designs.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | F8650E |
| Product Type | Safety System Central CPU Module |
| Processor | High-reliability industrial CPU |
| Processing Frequency | 600 MHz (typical) |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 RAM, 256 MB Flash |
| I/O Channels | Supports up to 1024 I/O points (via modules) |
| Communication Protocols | PROFINET, PROFIBUS, HIMA Fast Ethernet, Redundant CAN |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable redundant CPUs supported |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC, optional redundant input |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Humidity | 5% – 95% non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 150 mm × 200 mm × 50 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Mounting Type | Rack or DIN rail mountable |
| Compliance | IEC 61508 SIL 3, IEC 61511, CE, UL |
| Cooling | Convection cooling; fan optional |
| Diagnostics | Built-in self-test and continuous monitoring |
| Applications | Oil & Gas, Power Plants, Chemical Processing, Critical Infrastructure |
🛠️ Key Features
- Safety-Certified: Meets SIL 3 requirements for mission-critical applications.
- Redundant Architecture: Supports hot-swappable redundant CPUs for uninterrupted operations.
- Flexible I/O Integration: Can interface with a wide range of analog, digital, and safety I/O modules.
- High-Performance Processing: Executes complex safety logic deterministically in real-time.
- Robust Industrial Design: Operates reliably under wide temperature and humidity ranges.
- Integrated Diagnostics: Continuous self-check and fault detection ensures maximum uptime.
- Network Ready: Supports multiple industrial communication protocols for seamless integration.
⚙️ Installation & Maintenance Guidelines
Installation
- Power down the system before installing the CPU module.
- Mount the F8650E on a compatible HIMA rack or DIN rail with proper alignment.
- Connect all redundant power supplies and communication cables following the system wiring diagram.
- Ensure adequate ventilation around the module to maintain optimal operating temperature.
- Verify system configuration and load the required safety logic before commissioning.
Maintenance
- Regularly inspect module connections and environmental conditions.
- Clean exterior surfaces with a dry, lint-free cloth; avoid liquids.
- Monitor CPU and I/O diagnostics via the HIMA safety software interface.
- Replace fan or power modules as recommended in high-duty environments.
- Keep firmware updated to maintain system security and compatibility.
🔗 Additional Resources
🔄 Similar Products
| Model | Channels | Communication | Mounting Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| F8650F | 1024 I/O | PROFINET, CAN | Rack/DIN Rail |
| F8650G | 2048 I/O | PROFINET, PROFIBUS | Rack/DIN Rail |
| F8650H | 1024 I/O | Fast Ethernet | Rack/DIN Rail |
| F8650I | 512 I/O | PROFINET, CAN | Rack/DIN Rail |
| F8650J | 2048 I/O | PROFIBUS, Ethernet | Rack/DIN Rail |
