Maximizing Industrial Safety and Connectivity with the HIMA HIMatrix Series

Why Choose HIMA HIMatrix for Networked and Time-Critical Applications?

In modern industrial automation, the highest priority is having a safety system you can rely on to respond as quickly as possible. The HIMA HIMatrix series is specifically designed for small to mid-scale, safety-critical applications that are highly networked and time-sensitive. Certified up to CENELEC SIL 4, SIL 3, and PL e (Cat. 4), the HIMatrix series offers an architecture with response times significantly below ten milliseconds. It provides an extremely cost-effective and powerful solution for distributed networks, allowing seamless integration across complex safety sectors.

Key Features and Industrial Applications of HIMatrix Systems
HIMatrix systems excel in demanding environments where compact design, vibration resistance, and shock resistance are mandatory. They operate smoothly within an extended temperature range (–25°C to 70°C) and are even approved for level 2 explosion protection zones.
The system utilizes SafeEthernet for safe, redundant high-speed communication up to 100 Mbit/s. Programming and configuration run completely via the intuitive SILworX engineering tool, supporting Function Block Diagrams (FBD), Sequential Function Charts (SFC), and Structured Text (ST) for rapid commissioning.
Typical applications span multiple key industries:
Rail Sector: Signaling, railway crossings, rolling stock, passenger trains, and power supply.
Process Industry: Pipelines, turbine monitoring, fire & gas systems, and burner management systems (BMS).
Logistics & Machine Safety: Cranes, conveyor networks, automated guided vehicles (AGV), and robot cells.

In-Stock Compact Programmable Electronic Systems (PES)
Our inventory features ready-to-ship HIMatrix Compact PES controllers designed for stand-alone or distributed networks:
HIMATRIX F30 (F30 03 / F30 034): A high-performance compact safety controller equipped with 20 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, and 4 integrated Ethernet switch ports with built-in line monitoring. It delivers excellent performance for safety loops requiring tight execution constraints.

High-Density Remote I/O Modules and Digital Input/Output Units

To scale out your safety industrial networks efficiently, we maintain an extensive stock of compact, easy-to-install remote I/O modules:
HIMATRIX F1 DI 16 01 (F1DI1601): Features 16 digital input channels with built-in line monitoring and 2 Ethernet switch ports.
HIMATRIX F2 DO 16 01 (F2DO1601): Provides 16 digital outputs, split into 8 channels at 2 A and 8 channels at 0.5 A load capacity.
HIMATRIX F2 DO 16 02 (F2DO1602): Specialized remote output module providing 16 relay outputs up to a contact potential of 60 V.
HIMATRIX F3 DIO 8/8 01 (F3DIO8/801): Versatile unit with 8 digital inputs, 8 digital outputs, line monitoring, and 2 additional L-switching outputs.
HIMATRIX F3 DIO 16/8 01 (F3DIO16/8 01): Offers 16 digital inputs and 8 safety-related 2-pin digital outputs.
HIMATRIX F3 DIO 20/8 02 (F3 DIO 20/8 02): High-density variant offering 20 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs alongside line monitoring features.

Modular Safety PES Components and Sub-racks
For larger system integrations requiring modular expansion slots, we supply core components for the HIMA modular rack architecture:
HIMATRIX F60 DI 32 01 (F60DI3201): A high-density modular I/O card featuring 32 digital inputs with integrated cross-circuit monitoring when combined with DIO modules.
HIMATRIX F60 DIO 24/16 01 (F60 DIO 24/16 01): A combined input/output module providing 24 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs to optimize slot space.
HIMATRIX F60 GEH 01 (F60GEH01): The rugged engineering sub-rack enclosure designed to house the F60 CPU and up to 6 flexible safety I/O modules securely.