{"product_id":"f3238-hima-8-channel-safety-related-input-module-for-himatrix","title":"F3238 HIMA 8-Channel Safety-Related Input Module for HIMatrix","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe HIMA F3238 is a high-integrity 8-channel digital input module engineered for safety-critical acquisition in industrial automation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Serving as a fundamental component of the HIMatrix and HIQuad series,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this module is designed to monitor field sensors with extreme precision and reliability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It provides galvanic isolation for each of its eight channels,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e protecting the central logic solver from field-side electrical transients and ground loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis module is specialized for processing signals from high-reliability sensors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e including NAMUR proximity switches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e P+F sensors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and safety-related limit switches (LS\/LB).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e With its SIL 3 certification,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the F3238 is an essential building block for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) where failure-to-safety is the only acceptable outcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is frequently deployed in Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems and machinery protection circuits within the oil and gas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e chemical,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and energy sectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eChannel Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 8 independent safety-related digital inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSensor Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e NAMUR (DIN EN 60947-5-6),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e proximity switches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and mechanical limit switches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSafety Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Certified up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Full galvanic isolation per channel; Isolation voltage (Um) of 40V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 24V DC nominal (-15% \/ +20% tolerance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e up to 30V maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eInternal Logic Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5V DC (±10% tolerance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eHazardous Area Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Suitable for (Ex)i intrinsic safety applications when used with appropriate barriers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eThermal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Operating range from 0°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRedundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Supports dual-channel redundant configurations for increased availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 4 x 19 x 12.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e3 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturing Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eFunctional Reliability and Diagnostics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe F3238 is distinguished by its comprehensive diagnostic suite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module continuously monitors for wire-breakage and short-circuit conditions on the sensor lines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring that the safety controller is always aware of the loop's physical integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This proactive fault detection allows for rapid maintenance and prevents \"blind\" failures in critical protection circuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBecause it is optimized for high-demand environments,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the F3238 features robust electromagnetic immunity (EMC),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ensuring signal stability in areas with heavy electrical noise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module's compact form factor allows for efficient density within standard HIMA subracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Whether utilized in a centralized DCS or a distributed safety network via safeethernet,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the F3238 delivers the deterministic timing and fail-safe performance required to safeguard personnel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e equipment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and the environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45519055585453,"sku":"F3238","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/hima-f3238-8-channel-safety-related-input-module-woexjq1jzz2.jpg?v=1766985818","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/f3238-hima-8-channel-safety-related-input-module-for-himatrix","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}