Description
Product Overview
K7214 (Order No. 996721402) is a PROFIBUS DP Communication Module manufactured by HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH, designed for HIMax safety instrumented system platforms including H41m and H51q controllers.
It acts as an isolated communication gateway between the safety controller and external systems such as plant DCS, SCADA, monitoring panels and turbomachinery control units. It supports PROFIBUS DP master/slave mode, realizing bidirectional transmission of process data, alarm signals and diagnostic information. The module is SIL3 certified and equipped with galvanic isolation to resist electromagnetic interference in industrial environments.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| Part Number | K7214, 996721402 |
| Module Type | PROFIBUS DP Communication Module |
| Manufacturer | HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH |
| Applicable Platform | HIMax Safety System (H41m / H51q Controller) |
| Communication Interface | Isolated PROFIBUS DP port, D-Sub connector |
| Transmission Rate | 9.6 kbps ~ 12 Mbps configurable |
| Supported Mode | PROFIBUS DP Master / Slave |
| Dielectric Isolation | 500 VAC between field bus and rack backplane |
| Internal Bus | HIMax proprietary backplane bus |
| Power Supply | Powered by station backplane |
| Hot Swap | Supported within qualified HIMax rack |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ℃ ~ +60 ℃ |
| Ambient Humidity | 5%–95% non-condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 (cabinet installation) |
| Front Panel Indicators | PASS, FAULT, BUS, TX/RX LED status |
| Safety Certification | IEC 61508 SIL3, CE, TÜV certified |
| Spare Part Status | OEM production discontinued; surplus new and refurbished modules available |
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Key Features
- Supports PROFIBUS DP high-speed communication, flexible for connecting third-party control and monitoring equipment
- Complete galvanic isolation eliminates ground loop noise in turbine, compressor and power plant control cabinets
- Built-in continuous self-diagnosis to detect bus faults, communication timeout and module hardware anomalies
- Configurable communication parameters via HIMA engineering software for different field network layouts
- Standard single-slot plug-in structure with mechanical anti-mismatch coding design
- Exclusive for HIMax platform; cannot be directly interchanged with HIQuad H41q/H51q series communication modules
- Multiple K7214 modules can be installed in one rack to expand external communication channels
Application Scope
Thermal power plant HIMax safety instrumented control racks, petrochemical turbocompressor safety systems, oil & gas offshore platform ESD cabinets, combined cycle unit gas turbine protection systems, chemical plant process automation, industrial boiler safety interlock equipment, and maintenance & retrofit projects of legacy HIMA HIMax safety control systems.
