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SKU: F7133

HIMA F7133 4-Fold Power Distribution Module

The HIMA F7133 is a 4-fold power distribution module for the HIQUAD safety system. It provides four independent, fuse-protected 24 V DC outputs with integrated diagnostic monitoring. This SIL 3-capable module ensures high-availability power distribution and localized fault isolation for critical safety-instrumented systems in demanding industrial environments.

Technical Functionality

The HIMA F7133 functions as a high-integrity 4-fold power distribution module specifically engineered for the HIQUAD safety system. This module manages the distribution of 24 V DC supply voltage to various sub-racks and I/O modules within the safety-instrumented system (SIS). By splitting a central power source into four independent, fuse-protected outputs, the F7133 prevents a localized electrical fault from compromising the entire control cabinet. Consequently, it serves as a critical infrastructure component that ensures the continuous availability of power for safety-critical logic and field instrumentation.

Operational Performance

This distribution module executes constant power monitoring by utilizing four independent output circuits, each equipped with its own protective fuse and status indicator. Because the F7133 incorporates onboard monitoring logic, it can detect a blown fuse or a loss of input voltage and report these events immediately to the central safety controller via the system bus. Furthermore, the module facilitates clean cable management by providing organized termination points for primary and secondary power rails. This structured approach to power routing significantly reduces the risk of accidental short circuits during routine maintenance or system expansions.

Key Technical Characteristics

  • 4-Fold Distribution: Provides four separate output channels from a single or redundant power input.
  • Fuse Protection: Includes individual 5 A or 10 A fuses (depending on version) for each output circuit to isolate electrical faults.
  • Diagnostic Feedback: Reports the status of all four fuses to the safety system for real-time alarm management.
  • Redundant Supply Support: Interfaces with redundant 24 V DC power sources to ensure zero downtime during a power supply failure.
  • Visual Indicators: Features front-panel LEDs that provide immediate visual confirmation of “Power OK” and “Fuse Blown” statuses.
  • Ruggedized Construction: Designed to meet the high reliability standards required for SIL 3 safety applications.

Primary Industrial Applications

  • Safety System Infrastructure: Providing reliable power to HIMAX and HIQUAD racks in oil and gas refineries.
  • Emergency Shutdown (ESD): Ensuring that the power supply to critical isolation valves remains stable and monitored.
  • Burner Management (BMS): Distributing protected power to flame scanners and fuel shut-off solenoids.
  • Fire and Gas (F&G): Supplying current to remote gas detectors and alarm beacons across a processing facility.

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: HIMA
  • Model Number: F7133
  • Output Channels: 4
  • Operating Voltage: 24 V DC
  • Output Current: Up to 10 A per channel
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
  • Status Signaling: 1-pole potential-free contact for group alarms
  • Weight: 0.35 kg