{"product_id":"hima-f9404-4-channel-safety-relay-output-module-for-high-current-switching-in-sil-4-systems","title":"HIMA F9404 4-Channel Safety Relay Output Module for High-Current Switching in SIL 4 Systems","description":"\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eHIMA F9404\u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cspan\u003e4-channel Safety Relay Output Module\u003c\/span\u003e designed for the \u003cspan\u003eHIMA Planar4\u003c\/span\u003e safety system, engineered for high-current switching in \u003cspan\u003eSIL 4\u003c\/span\u003e safety loops. Unlike the \u003cspan\u003elogic-processing\u003c\/span\u003e modules like the \u003cspan\u003eF3313\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan\u003eF3225\u003c\/span\u003e, the \u003cspan\u003eF9404\u003c\/span\u003e acts as the \u003cspan\u003efinal control element\u003c\/span\u003e, physically interfacing with the field to control \u003cspan\u003ehigh-power\u003c\/span\u003e equipment like \u003cspan\u003esolenoid valves\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan\u003emotor starters\u003c\/span\u003e, or \u003cspan\u003ealarm horns\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cspan\u003eelectromagnetic relays\u003c\/span\u003e, the F9404 provides \u003cspan\u003epotential-free (dry) contacts\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing it to switch external voltages such as \u003cspan\u003e230 VAC\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan\u003e120 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e. It operates with a \u003cspan\u003ede-energize to trip\u003c\/span\u003e logic, ensuring that a power loss or fault state safely shuts down the field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential-Free Contacts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwitches external voltages (e.g., 230 VAC or 120 VDC) while maintaining complete isolation from the 24 VDC logic system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedundant Internal Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures safety-oriented relay circuits, ensuring that a \u003cspan\u003esingle component failure\u003c\/span\u003e does not prevent a safety shutdown, achieving \u003cspan\u003efail-safe operation\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh Switching Capacity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCapable of switching loads up to \u003cspan\u003e4 Amperes\u003c\/span\u003e, making it more robust than standard \u003cspan\u003eelectronic output modules\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePositive Safety Logic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOperates on a \u003cspan\u003ede-energize to trip\u003c\/span\u003e principle, where an \u003cspan\u003eopen circuit equals a safe or trip state\u003c\/span\u003e, ensuring that the system defaults to a safe condition during faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" width=\"NaN\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Relay Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 NO (Normally Open) \/ 1 NC (Normally Closed) per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Switching Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 VAC \/ 120 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Switching Current\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 A (at 24 VDC \/ 230 VAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMin Switching Load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mA \/ 12 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponse Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10 ms to 15 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to SIL 4 (Planar4 standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC: approx. 140 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Units (Standard HIMA rack width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional Application:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan\u003eF9404\u003c\/span\u003e serves as the interface between the safety logic system and \u003cspan\u003efield devices\u003c\/span\u003e, enabling the \u003cspan\u003ephysical switching\u003c\/span\u003e of high-power equipment. Here's how the logic chain typically works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput:\u003c\/span\u003e A signal from a sensor (e.g., a pressure switch) enters the system through the \u003cspan\u003eF3313 Filter Module\u003c\/span\u003e, where it is conditioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision:\u003c\/span\u003e The \u003cspan\u003eF3225 AND Gate Module\u003c\/span\u003e processes the signal and determines whether the system should engage or shut down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e The \u003cspan\u003eF9404 Relay Output Module\u003c\/span\u003e receives the logic signal, de-energizes, and \u003cspan\u003eopens the contact\u003c\/span\u003e, cutting power to a \u003cspan\u003esafety-critical\u003c\/span\u003e device (e.g., fuel shut-off valve).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44096129171555,"sku":"F9404","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/2775\/3315\/files\/F9404.jpg?v=1775038376","url":"https:\/\/precisemodule.com\/products\/hima-f9404-4-channel-safety-relay-output-module-for-high-current-switching-in-sil-4-systems","provider":"Precise Module Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}