Description
The HIMA X-COM 01 (Part Number 985260000) is a high-integrity, safety-certified communication interface module built for the programmable electronic system (PES) HIMax. It serves as a secure, fault-tolerant gateway between HIMA safety controllers and external automation infrastructure, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms, and third-party PLCs. This module handles standard and safety-related communication protocols over industrial Ethernet and fieldbus layers without degrading the core safety functions of the processor rack.
Commercial and Sourcing Status
- Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed) or New Surplus
- Warranty: 12-Month Comprehensive Warranty
- Availability: In Stock
- Lead Time: Ships within 1–3 business days from warehouse verification
- Pricing Note: Given supply constraints on high-integrity functional safety modules, pricing varies based on market availability. Contact us directly for a firm, project-specific quote.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Specification |
| Manufacturer | HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH |
| Product Platform | HIMax Safety System |
| Model Number | X-COM 01 (Alternately designated as X-COM 010 XY with submodules) |
| Part Number | 985260000 |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (Accepts −15 % to +20 %, SELV/PELV compliant) |
| Current Consumption | 0.25 A (Minimum) to 0.46 A (Maximum load) |
| Power Dissipation | Approximately 11 W |
| Network Interfaces | 4 x RJ45 ports (Integrated dual-MAC Ethernet controllers) |
| Isolation Voltage | 2,500 V AC (Galvanic isolation field-to-system) |
| Safety Integrity Level | SIL 3 conforming to IEC 61508 / SIL 2 conforming to IEC 61511 |
| Data Verification | 32-bit Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC-32) |
| Status Indicators | LEDs for Module Status (Run, Error, Stop, Init), System Bus (A, B), and Communication |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 310 x 29.2 x 230 mm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +60 °C (+32 to +140 °F) |
Architectural Design and System Integration
Secure Data Segregation
The X-COM 01 provides deterministic read/write segregation when bridging safety instrumented functions (SIF) with non-safety-critical systems. It safely runs HIMA’s proprietary safeethernet protocol alongside open-standard layers like Modbus TCP/IP, PROFIBUS DP-V1, and OPC UA. The integrated multi-layer firewall architecture blocks network broadcast storms and unauthorized write commands from propagating into the safety-critical backplane bus.
Redundancy and Baseplate Requirements
The module can be inserted into any standard HIMax baseplate slot, excluding slots reserved exclusively for system bus controllers. To complete physical connections, every X-COM 01 requires a companion X-CB 001 02 connector board (ordered separately). In high-availability configurations, dual X-COM 01 modules operate in a redundant layout with cross-channel diagnostics, managing bumpless fallback switches under 1 ms latency parameters if a physical communication link fractures.
Installation Constraints & Commissioning Rules
- Connector Board Alignment: Prior to mounting the module, verify the alignment tabs of the corresponding X-CB 001 02 connector board inside the slot. Misalignment during insertion can damage the backplane structural pins.
- Fieldbus Expansion Constraints: When the module is customized with internal fieldbus submodules, its designation advances to the X-COM 010 XY scheme. Fieldbus submodules must be factory-installed or configured strictly in accordance with HIMA-authorized service procedures to maintain SIL 3 certifications.
- Firmware and OS Synchronization: Ensure that the Operating System (OS-Rev) and Software Revision (SW Rev) indices match the system project baseline defined inside the SIL-approved SILworX configuration tool. Mismatched communication baselines will reject system scheduling tokens and generate a system bus configuration fault.
