Overview
The HIMA F3211A is a safety‑rated I/O module from HIMA’s HIMatrix / Planar‑F series, designed for safety‑instrumented systems (SIS) in industrial environments. It integrates both digital input and output capabilities to monitor field signals and drive safety‑relevant outputs, supporting reliable control and fail‑safe operation.
General Information
Part Number: F3211A
Manufacturer: HIMA
Country of Origin: Germany
Module Type: Safety I/O Module
System Compatibility: HIMatrix / Planar‑F safety systems
Typical Use: Monitoring digital inputs (such as sensor contacts and switches) and controlling digital outputs (such as relays, alarms, or shutdown valves) in safety‑critical applications like emergency shutdown (ESD), process safety, or turbine protection systems
I/O Configuration
Digital Inputs: 20 channels
Digital Outputs: 8 channels
Output Capability: Drives field devices through safety‑rated digital outputs (relay or transistor outputs depending on system design)
Certifications & Safety Integrity
Safety Integrity Level (SIL): SIL 3 (in compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
Performance Level: PL e (in compliance with EN ISO 13849‑1)
Suitable for high‑risk environment safety applications, including emergency shutdown systems, safety interlocks, and fail‑safe control loops
Environmental & Installation Conditions
Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
Mounting: DIN‑rail or standard safety‑system rack / backplane
Use Environment: Industrial control cabinets, safety enclosures, process‑plant control rooms
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (L × W × H): 140 × 100 × 120 mm
Weight: ~ 0.9 kg
