HIMA HIMax® X-COM 01 E Communication Module

Product Description

The X‑COM 01 E communication module is intended for use in the programmable electronic

system (PES) HIMax.

The module can be inserted into any of the base plate slots with the exception of the slots

reserved for system bus modules. Refer to the system manual (HI 801 001 E) for details.

The module is approved for use in the safety-related HIMax system and can be employed to

transport safety-related protocols.

The module ensures communication with systems via Ethernet and fieldbus interfaces with

SafeEthernet and diverse standard protocols.

Replacement and Compatibility

An X‑COM 01 E module has more memory capacity than an X-COM 01 module. This is a

prerequisite for new protocols such as the PROFINET IO Controller V2.4+.

An X‑COM 01 E module can replace an X-COM 01 module installed in an existing system. To

ensure compatibility, observe the following points:

▪ The new X-COM 01 E module must be equipped with the same fieldbus submodules used

for the X-COM 01 module to replace.

▪ The X-COM 01 E operating system supports all protocols that were operated in the X-COM

01 module. Exception: PROFINET IO Controller V2.2. see Chapter 3.1.1.

▪ The existing X-CB 001 02 connector board can continue to be used with an X‑COM 01 E

module for all protocols. Exception: PROFINET IO Controller V2.4+.

▪ When using the PROFINET IO Controller V2.4+ protocol, the X-CB 001 04 connector board

is to be used instead of the X-CB 001 02 connector board.

Downgrade

If the PROFINET IO V2.2 protocol is to be used in an X‑COM 01 E module, then downgrade the

X‑COM 01 E module to an X-COM 01 operating system ≤ V14.12.

Refer to the maintenance manual for details on how to load operating systems.

Safety Function

No safety function is performed by the communication module.

Response in the Event of a Fault

If faults occur, the module enters the temporary STOP_ERROR state. The module is then

rebooted and restarted from the INIT state.

No process data is exchanged with external communication partners in the STOP_ERROR

state. No process data is transferred to the process module.

Scope of Delivery

To operate, the module must be installed on a matching connector board. The connector board

is described in Chapter 3.7.

The connector board is not included within the scope of delivery of the module.

The module can be equipped with fieldbus submodules ex-factory. The specifications are made

with the order using the module's part number; refer to the communication manual for more

details (HI 801 101 E).

Processor System

The processor system uses self-tests to control and monitor communication. Data is exchanged

between communication and processor modules via the redundant system bus. The system bus

has a redundant structure for reasons of availability. Redundancy is only ensured if both system

bus modules are inserted in the base plates and configured accordingly.

The operating system and the error code history are stored in a non-volatile memory and can be

read in SILworX via the diagnostics