HIMA 4135A

Description

Parameter Specifications

1. Power Supply: The HIMA 4135A typically operates on a 24V DC power supply. It has a relatively low power consumption, around 10 – 15W, which is energy – efficient for continuous operation in industrial settings.
2. Input/Output Channels: It is equipped with a rich set of input/output channels. There are 32 digital input channels that can receive signals from various sensors such as proximity sensors, limit switches, and photoelectric sensors. Additionally, it has 32 digital output channels for controlling actuators like solenoid valves, relays, and contactors.
3. Communication Interface: It features an Ethernet communication interface, supporting a data transfer rate of up to 100Mbps. It adheres to industrial – standard communication protocols such as Profibus DP and Modbus TCP, enabling seamless integration with other devices in an industrial network.
4. Operating Temperature Range: Designed to function within a wide temperature range, from – 20°C to 60°C. This allows it to be used in various industrial environments, including those with extreme temperature conditions.

Applications

1. Industrial Automation: In manufacturing plants, the HIMA 4135A can be used to control and monitor complex production lines. It can manage the operation of robotic arms, conveyor belts, and assembly machines, ensuring efficient and accurate production processes.
2. Safety – critical Systems: In industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and power generation, it is often used in safety – instrumented systems (SIS). It can monitor process variables and trigger safety actions in case of abnormal conditions, such as shutting down a compressor in an oil refinery or isolating a section of a pipeline.
3. Machine Control: In heavy machinery applications, like mining equipment or large – scale construction machinery, it can control the movement, speed, and safety features of the machines.

Weight and Dimensions

1. Weight: Approximately 2 kg, which is relatively light considering its functionality and the number of channels it offers.
2. Dimensions: It has a compact design, with dimensions of about 200mm (length) x 150mm (width) x 70mm (height). This small size allows it to be easily installed in standard control cabinets or small – space enclosures.

Features

1. High – speed Communication: The Ethernet communication interface with a 100Mbps data transfer rate enables fast and reliable data exchange between the module and other devices in the network, ensuring real – time control and monitoring.
2. Redundancy Options: Some configurations of the HIMA 4135A support redundancy in power supply and communication. This provides high – availability and fault – tolerance, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a single – point failure.
3. Diagnostic Functions: It is equipped with built – in diagnostic functions that can detect faults in the module itself, input/output channels, and communication interfaces. This helps in quick troubleshooting and reduces downtime.

Stability and Reliability

1. Robust Construction: Built with high – quality components and a sturdy enclosure, it can withstand mechanical vibrations, shocks, and electromagnetic interference commonly found in industrial environments.
2. Long – term Testing: HIMA conducts extensive long – term testing on the 4135A to ensure its stability and reliability over a long service life.
3. Compliance with Standards: It complies with international safety and industrial standards such as IEC 61508 and ISA – 84.00.01, ensuring that it meets the strict requirements for safety – critical applications.

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