Independent Open Integration
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.
How You Benefit from HIMA Integration Solutions
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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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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