Description
Core Product Summary
The HIMA F8627X is a dedicated Fast Ethernet communication module engineered for use within HIMA H41q and H51q safety-related programmable logic controller systems. It provides secure, reliable data exchange and system programming capabilities across industrial automation networks, utilizing open communication standards to integrate safety controllers with supervisory architectures.
The module supports multiple protocols including SafeEthernet for secure mono or redundant controller-to-controller linking, MODBUS-TCP slave communication, and OPC DA/A&E via the HIMA OPC server. Equipped with a 100 Base-T RJ45 interface, the F8627X also enables direct system configuration and programming via Ethernet using ELOP II (version 4.1 or higher). It operates in coordination with both safety CPUs (such as the F8650X and F8652X) and non-safety CPUs (such as the F8651X and F8653X) within the H41q/H51q rack infrastructure.
Key Technical Specifications
| Specification Parameter | Verified Value / Detail |
| Product Type | Fast Ethernet Communication Module |
| System Family | HIMA H41q and H51q Safety Control Systems |
| Supported Protocols | SafeEthernet, MODBUS-TCP Slave, OPC DA, OPC A&E |
| Programming Support | ELOP II via Ethernet (from ELOP II V4.1 onward) |
| Physical Interface | 100 Base-T Ethernet Interface, RJ45 |
| CPU Compatibility | F 8650X / F 8652X (Safe CPUs) and F 8651X / F 8653X (Non-safe CPUs) |
| Module Form Factor | 19-inch rack module: 3 Height Units (HU), 4 Width Units (WU) |
| Standards and Compliance | IEC 61131-2, EN 61000-6, EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, IEEE 802.3, EN 50170 |
Detailed Product Overview
The HIMA F8627X functions as an essential communication gateway within safety-instrumented systems, bridging the gap between core safety processing units and plant-wide industrial networks. By implementing standard-based protocols like MODBUS-TCP and OPC Alarm & Event alongside proprietary SafeEthernet, the module allows engineers to streamline network architectures without introducing separate, isolated auxiliary buses for controller configuration.
Integration relies on its direct connection to the system backplane alongside compatible safety or non-safety central processing units. The inclusion of Ethernet-based programming support through ELOP II removes the necessity for legacy point-to-point programming setups, allowing engineering workstations to deploy logic configurations securely over the network. Its dual role in handling both safety-critical cross-communication and standard supervisory data access makes it suitable for high-integrity applications such as emergency shutdown systems and burner management controls.
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System Compatibility & Integration Requirements
| Item / Dependency | Verified Compatibility or Requirement | Practical Note |
| System Series | HIMA H41q and H51q safety systems | Designed specifically for 19-inch rack mounting within these architectures. |
| CPU Modules | F 8650X, F 8652X, F 8651X, F 8653X | Operates with both safety and non-safety variants of the system CPU range. |
| Engineering Software | ELOP II (Version 4.1 or higher) | Required for executing system configuration and programming over Ethernet. |
| Network Infrastructure | 100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) | Utilized for both data protocol transfer and remote engineering tasks. |
Dimensions, Mounting & Connection Notes
- Form Factor: 19-inch rack-compatible modular card spanning 3 Height Units (HU) and 4 Width Units (WU).
- Physical Layout: Standard plug-in module designed for direct insertion into designated slot positions within H41q and H51q system racks.
- Interface Connection: Features a front-accessible 100 Base-T RJ45 port supporting standard industrial Ethernet media.
FAQ
What is the HIMA F8627X?
The HIMA F8627X is a Fast Ethernet communication module designed for HIMA H41q and H51q safety instrumented systems to handle secure network data exchange and controller programming.
Which communication protocols does the F8627X support?
It supports SafeEthernet for controller-to-controller communication, MODBUS-TCP slave, OPC DA, and OPC Alarm & Event via the HIMA OPC server.
Can the module be used for system programming?
Yes, it enables ELOP II programming over Ethernet starting from software version ELOP II V4.1.
Which CPU modules work with the F8627X?
It is compatible with both safety CPUs (F 8650X, F 8652X) and non-safety CPUs (F 8651X, F 8653X) deployed in H41q and H51q systems.
What physical connector interface does it use?
It uses a standard 100 Base-T Ethernet interface via an RJ45 connection port.
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