Precision & Reliability Redefined: A Detailed Look at the HIMA F2DO1602 Digital Output Module

Precision & Reliability Redefined: A Detailed Look at the HIMA F2DO1602 Digital Output Module

The HIMA F2DO1602 is a high-performance digital output module specifically engineered for safety-critical applications within HIMA’s renowned HIMax and HIQuad X safety systems. Designed with both functionality and reliability in mind, the F2DO1602 ensures secure signal switching in demanding industrial automation environments, particularly within oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation industries.

Product Specifications & Features of HIMA F2DO1602

Type and Functionality

The F2DO1602 is a digital output module with 16 isolated output channels, used to control actuators such as relays, contactors, or solenoid valves.

Each channel is individually switchable, making the module suitable for complex control strategies.

Output Characteristics

Output Type: Electronic (transistor-based) outputs

Output Voltage Range: 18 VDC to 30 VDC

Nominal Output Voltage: 24 VDC

Output Current: Maximum 0.5 A per channel

Output Delay Time: Typically <1 ms (fast switching)

Channel Configuration

The F2DO1602 module features 16 independent digital outputs, each galvanically isolated to prevent cross-interference.

Channel status is monitored individually, allowing real-time diagnostics and fault detection.

Electrical Isolation

Galvanic isolation between channels and between channels and backplane bus ensures high system reliability and safety integrity.

Withstand voltage: 500 V AC between channels and system ground.

Diagnostics & Safety

Integrated diagnostic functions detect open loads, short circuits, and power supply faults.

The F2DO1602 is designed to comply with SIL 3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) according to IEC 61508, making it ideal for use in high-demand safety systems.

Power Supply and Consumption

Internal power consumption: ~1.2 W (depending on the number of active outputs).

External load voltage supply: Separate power supply per channel group ensures flexible system design.

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature: –20°C to +60°C

Storage Temperature: –40°C to +85°C

Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Designed for harsh industrial environments with high EMC resistance.

System Compatibility

The F2DO1602 is fully compatible with HIMA HIMax and HIQuad X safety controllers.

Seamless integration into distributed control architectures.

The HIMA F2DO1602 stands out as a robust and highly reliable digital output module tailored for mission-critical safety applications. With advanced diagnostics, high-speed switching, and full compliance with SIL 3 standards, the F2DO1602 ensures both operational efficiency and safety integrity in complex automation systems. Whether in petrochemical plants or power stations, the F2DO1602 delivers trusted performance where it matters most.

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