F8627 (HIMA Ethernet Communication Module) Basic Information

Model: F8627

Brand: HIMA (Germany's HIMA)

Type: H41q/H51q System Safety Ethernet Communication Module

Safety Level: IEC 61508 SIL3, TÜV Certification

Part Number: 984862760

Installation: 19-inch rack, occupying 3HU (height) × 4WU (width)

Protection Level: IP20

Weight: Approximately 2.0kg

Electrical parameters

Power supply: 5VDC (backplane), typical 1A; 24VDC (system)

Power consumption: typical 5W

Insulation withstand voltage: communication interface to ground 500V AC/1 minute

Built-in protection: overvoltage, undervoltage, reverse connection, overtemperature protection

Hardware performance

Processor: 32-bit Motorola MPC860T RISC communication processor

Memory: 4MB Flash (firmware), 8MB SDRAM (data)

Backplane bus: HIMA dedicated redundant safety bus

Architecture: Supports redundant configuration, dual bus fault tolerance

Diagnostic coverage: ≥99% (link / hardware failure detection)

Communication interface

Ethernet: 1×RJ45, 10/100Base-TX (IEEE 802.3)

High-speed serial (HSR): 1×RJ12, connects redundant communication module

Protocol support: safeethernet, OPC DA, ELOP II, Modbus TCP (V4.x + system)

Transmission rate: Ethernet maximum 100Mbps

Environmental parameters

Operating temperature: -20℃ ~ +60℃

Storage temperature: -40℃ ~ +85℃

Relative humidity: 5%~95%, no condensation

Vibration / shock: Complies with IEC 60068 industrial standard

MTBF: >1,000,000 hours Core function

Secure Communication: Provides SIL3-level Ethernet data interaction for the SIS system

Protocol Conversion: Achieves interconnection between HIMA system and DCS/PLC/HMI

Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: Supports dual-module / dual-link redundancy, with automatic fault switching

Real-time Diagnosis: Hardware / link self-diagnosis, with fault reporting not affecting safe operation

Hot Swap: Supports online replacement, and automatically synchronizes configuration after replacement

Panel Indicators

PWR Green: Power normal, always on

RUN Green: Operation normal, flashing

ALM Red: Hardware / communication fault alarm

ETH Yellow: Ethernet data transmission and reception flashing

HSR Yellow: High-speed serial communication flashing

Different from F8627X

F8627: Basic version, supports safeethernet, OPC DA; Part number 984862760

F8627X: Upgrade version, adds Modbus TCP, OPC A&E; Part number 984862765; compatible with F8627

Installation and Maintenance

Insert and lock the rack slot to ensure reliable backplane contacts

Connect Ethernet / HSR interfaces according to specifications, and reliably ground the cabinet

Check the status of indicator lights during daily inspections, and regularly tighten terminals and clean dust

Direct replacement of the same model is allowed, without the need to reconfigure programs and addresses