May 11, 2009: HIMA announced improved features for HIMax, its latest safety system. The enhanced HIMax system is now available with a comprehensive I/O range, which includes digital input modules with 64 channels that enable a more compact rack configuration. The HIMax system also features a new counter module and analogue output modules. Therefore, one single HIMax system is applicable to all process industry safety applications – such as ESD, BMS, F&G, HIPPS and TMC. In addition, HIMax electronic modules are now given a protective coating as standard at no additional cost.
This protective tropicalisation coating allows for HIMax to be used in extreme atmospheric conditions, such as dust, humidity and noxious gases. The coated HIMax system can exceed the noxious gas concentration limits by a factor of two, as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04, to G3. HIMax is the first safety system in the world that allows for the uninterrupted operation of process plant throughout its entire lifecycle. It was launched at the Hanover Trade Fair in May 2008, and introduced worldwide in October 2008.
After almost a year of operations, HIMax received very positive feedback from HIMA’s customers. HIMax is based on HIMA’s revolutionary “Nonstop XMR” technology. This combines the SIL 3 safety technology with a scalable and fault tolerant architecture that eliminates false alarms and allows changes, modifications, upgrades, improvements and even proof tests during ongoing plant operations. HIMax offers flexible system architecture, different rack sizes, different installation and wiring concepts, as well as the possibility for centralized and decentralized applications. It can be cost-effectively adapted to meet all application requirements and achieve greater efficiency.
