Keeping Safety Systems and Control Systems Separated

Distributed control systems (DCS) are crucial for controlling and monitoring your plants. And because they are so important, you opted for a DCS from a specialist provider. Why not do the same when choosing a safety solution?

International standards strongly recommend separating control systems and safety systems from each other. This means you are only fully protected if your safety system comes from an independent provider that specializes in safety: like HIMA.

HIMA safety solutions run independently of your control system. Consequently, if an error occurs in the DCS, it cannot affect your safety system. Your safety system continues to run smoothly – and your plants remain completely protected.

DCS-Integration and Asset-Management

Independent Open Integration Have you ever seen a plant that only uses devices from a single manufacturer? Although this may be technically feasible, it generally makes more sense to weigh the options when choosing among the best products and selecting an appropriate variety of suppliers. Most crucial is ensuring that you can efficiently network, monitor and control your different components.

HIMA solutions support all major communication standards:

Well known communication like PROFIbus, Modbus (TCP) or OPC Classic
Advanced field communication with HART protocol
Future-proof open communication with
OPC UA for communication to the controller and higher level
PROFINET/PROFIsafe for communication to the field Level

The introduction of Ethernet APL will open up a great deal of new potential in the field. Having more information with greater accuracy enables better protection, which in turn enhances the availability of the plant, improves its safety and security, and ultimately increases its productivity.
Unlike other providers, HIMA offers solutions that are more flexible and functional to accomplish the most challenging applications. Complex applications such the partial stroke tests can thus be implemented entirely within the HIMA safety system.

HIMA offers numerous options for perfect integration solutions. Simply select the devices that are best suited for your application and implement your individual solution - Independent Open Integration.

Benefits

How You Benefit from HIMA Integration Solutions

More Safety

Control systems and safety systems run physically separate, which considerably reduces the error rate.
Increased Output

You can fully exploit the productivity potential of your plants.
Greater Control

You control, regulate, and protect your entire plant with a single system.
Low Initial Investment

Additional components are not necessary.
Uninterrupted

HIMA safety systems can be altered, extended, and maintained during operation.
Seamless Safety

Your safety system remains intact, even if you replace individual control systems and components.

Control Systems

Compatible with All Major Providers

Our integration solutions connect HIMA controllers to process control technology and the asset management systems from other vendors. Distributed control systems – an overview:

ABB

Integration of HIMA and ABB systems is possible via the following options:

OPC UA
Classic OPC
PROFIBUS
MODBUS TCP/RTU

Integration to:

ABB 800xA
ABB AC800M
ABB Symphony+ Melody
ABB Freelance

Any questions? The Open Integration Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Emerson

Integration of HIMA and Emerson systems is possible via the following options:

OPC A&E
OPC DA
PROFIBUS DP
MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP

Coupling references:

Emerson DeltaV

Any questions? The Open Integration Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Foxboro

Integration of HIMA and the Foxboro IA system is possible via the following options:

MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP
PROFIBUS DP
OPC DA

Any questions? The Open Integration Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Honeywell

Integration of HIMA and Honeywell systems is possible via the following options:

OPC A&E
OPC DA
PROFIBUS DP
MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP

Coupling references:

Honeywell Experion PKS

Any questions? The DCS Competence Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Siemens

Integration of HIMA and Siemens systems is possible via the following options:

PROFIBUS DP
OPC A&E
OPC DA
MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP

Coupling references:

Siemens PCS 7
Siemens S7-400
Siemens S7-300
WinCC

Any questions? The DCS Competence Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Valmet

Integration of HIMA into DNA Valmet systems is efficiently done via:

Modbus TCP
Direct UDP integration (using safeEDR)

Any questions? The DCS Competence Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

Yokogawa

Integration of HIMA and Yokogawa systems is possible via the following options:

MODBUS RTU
MODBUS TCP
OPC DA
OPC A&E
PROFIBUS DP

Coupling references:

Centum CS 3000
Centum VP

Any questions? The DCS Competence Team would be happy to help. You will reach us via our global support.

The MAC concept

Do you work with a main automation contractor (MAC)? They can also give you advice concerning HIMA solutions. As an independent safety specialist, HIMA successfully cooperates with all leading MACs and DCS manufacturers around the world.