HIMA HIMatrix: Scalable SIL 3 Safety for Distributed Applications

Right-sized safety—from compact machines to distributed plants

HIMA designed the HIMatrix family for applications ranging from a few I/O points to several hundred. Compact controllers, a modular platform and remote I/O allow engineers to match the architecture to the actual safety requirements.

A safety platform should fit the project—not the other way around

Safety projects are often pushed toward one of two extremes: a fixed controller with little room for change, or a large system that adds unnecessary hardware and engineering effort. HIMatrix provides several architecture choices within one product family, helping customers balance cabinet space, I/O scale, distribution and future expansion.

Do you need a compact controller for a skid, a configurable I/O mix for a larger unit, or safety signals distributed across several plant areas? The answer determines the architecture—not a marketing label.

SafeEthernet

HIMatrix systems can exchange safety-related data over HIMA's SafeEthernet protocol. A distributed design may reduce long signal runs and organize safety functions by machine or plant area. Network topology, response time, redundancy and cybersecurity still require project-specific engineering.

SILworX

The SILworX environment supports function block diagrams, sequential function charts, certified function blocks and Structured Text. Optional capabilities may include sequence-of-events recording, multitasking and reload functions, depending on controller and software version.