HIMax (photo) is said to be the first safety system designed to provide uninterrupted system operation throughout the entire life of a processing facility. It is based on the firm’s Nonstop XMR technology, which combines diagnostic-based SIL 3 safety integrity with a scalable fault-tolerant architecture that eliminates false trips and provides for unlimited changes, modifications, expansions, upgrades and regulatory proof testing without taking the plant offline. HIMax also enables higher plant efficiency while reducing capital/project expenditures, and allows for tight integration with any DCS using open-standard protocols, giving customers the power to choose the best DCS for their plant. All safety-critical applications can be implemented with HIMax, including emergency shutdown systems, burner-management systems, fire and gas systems, turbo machinery control, high integrity pressure protection systems or the automation of pipelines. — HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH + Co. KG, Brühl, Germany
All safety-critical applications can be implemented with this system
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