Configured for fault-tolerant switching of signals in HIMax / HIMatrix safety systems, the HIMA VR-H4116 (H4116 Safety Relay in Terminal Case) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | VR-H4116 (Alternate Part No: 992411602) |
| Brand | HIMA |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 80 mm x 20 mm x 70.5 mm |
| Operating Temp | -25 deg C to +50 deg C |
| Power Consumption | ~0.48 W (~20 mA current consumption @ 24 VDC) |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC nominal (-15% to +20%) |
| Output Contact | 1 sealed, potential-free change-over relay |
| Switching Voltage | 1 mVDC to 250 VAC/VDC |
| Switching Current | 1 mA to 4 A |
| Switching Capacity | <= 1000 VA (AC), <= 120 W @ 30 VDC, <= 40 W @ 250 VDC |
| Response / Reset Time | 7 ms response / ~5 ms reset |
| Contact Material | AgNi, gold-plated |
| Protection Rating | IP20 (IEC/EN 60529) |
| Environmental Limits | Pollution Degree 2, ATEX Zone 2 certified |
| Safety Certification | SIL 2 compliant (IEC 61508) |
| Mounting Style | 35 mm DIN rail or C rail |
The HIMA VR-H4116 operates as an isolated physical link ensuring fail-safe state execution within loop control segments requiring up to SIL 2 safety system certification. When coil power drops below the low-voltage threshold, the internal gold-plated AgNi change-over contact utilizes mechanical spring-return action to isolate potential-free external circuits. Galvanic isolation prevents cross-channel electrical noise or high-voltage field faults from breaching the low-voltage logic backplane of the primary controller. This protection isolates individual channels, stopping localized loops from causing unsafe errors across the surrounding system architecture.
Q: How does the gold plating on the VR-H4116 contact element impact low-power signal switching?
A: The gold layer maintains ultra-low contact resistance and prevents surface oxidation, allowing deterministic switching at minimum thresholds down to 1 mV or 1 mA. If the contact switches high-power loads up to 4 A, the gold plating burns off, restricting the relay to future high-power switching applications only.
Q: What actions occur when the internal fuse on the VR-H4116 clears due to an overcurrent fault?
A: The module contains an integrated 4 A time-lag replaceable fuse on the output line. When an overcurrent clears this fuse, the output circuit opens immediately, stopping field-side power transmission while isolating the downstream actuator loop into its safe state configuration.
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