Description
Product Overview
F6217(order code 984621702)is an 8‑channel safety‑grade analog input module manufactured by HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH for HIMax safety instrumented racks.
It acquires 4‑20 mA current and 0‑10 V voltage analog signals from field transmitters, pressure sensors and temperature transducers. Equipped with triple‑path signal processing and galvanic isolation, it converts field analog variables into digital data and transmits them to safety CPU via the proprietary backplane bus. Certified IEC 61508 SIL3, it is widely used for process‑variable collection in ESD, turbomachinery protection and chemical safety interlock loopsMoore Auto…。
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Part Number | F6217, 984621702 |
| Module Type | 8‑Channel Safety‑Related Analog Input Module |
| Manufacturer | HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH |
| Applicable Platform | HIMax Safety Rack System |
| Input Signal | 0‑20 mA / 4‑20 mA current; 0‑5 V / 0‑10 V voltage |
| ADC Resolution | 12‑bit |
| Basic Accuracy | ±0.1 % FS @25 ℃ |
| Galvanic Isolation | Safety isolation between field side and rack backplane |
| Measurement Update Time | 50 ms per channel |
| Safety Response Time | <450 ms |
| Input Resistance | 100 kΩ for voltage input |
| External Shunt | 250 Ω precision shunt for current signal acquisition |
| Power Consumption | 80 mA@5 VDC; 50 mA@24 VDC |
| Hot‑Swap | Supported in certified HIMax racks |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ |
| Ambient Humidity | 5%‑95% non‑condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 (cabinet‑mounted) |
| Safety Certification | IEC 61508 SIL3, TÜV, AK6 approved |
| Front‑panel Indicators | Module fault LED, channel diagnostic status LEDs |
| Engineering Software | SILworX |
| Spare‑Part Status | OEM discontinued; surplus‑new and refurbished modules available |

F6217
Key Features
- Multi‑signal compatibility, supports both industry‑standard 4‑20 mA transmitters and voltage‑type field sensors, each channel configurable individually via software.
- Comprehensive cyclic channel diagnostics, detecting field circuit open‑loop, short‑circuit, over‑range and under‑range faults and reporting alarms to safety controller.
- Built‑in safety isolation suppresses ground‑loop interference for power‑plant and petrochemical heavy‑EMI cabinet environments.
- Hot‑swap capability allows single‑module replacement without shutting down the whole SIS rack.
- Mechanical anti‑misplug coding prevents mismatched insertion of incompatible I/O modules.
- Supports redundant transmitter signal acquisition for high‑risk safety loops, meeting strict SIL‑3 diagnostic‑coverage requirements.
Important Reminder: F6217 is exclusive for HIMax platform; it cannot be installed into HIQuad H41q/H51q racks without hardware modification and project re‑commissioning.
