WOODWARD 5466-316 Simulation Combination Module

WOODWARD 5466-316 Simulation Combination Module

Basic Core Information

Brand and model: Manufacturer is Woodward, USA, model 5466-316, material code 253625466 (some batches may have differences);

Product type: Analog Combo Module, specifically a single channel high-density combination I/O module, compatible with 4 microprocessor (MPU) systems;

Physical specifications: The external dimensions are approximately 25 × 63 × 32mm (there may be slight differences in different versions), and the weight is about 0.2 kilograms (some data shows 2 pounds, subject to actual batch). It adopts modular design and supports easy installation of card guide rails;

Country of Origin and Supply Status: Made in the United States, available in stock from mainstream industrial control traders on the market, and supporting repair services for faulty modules.

Key technical parameters

1. Power parameters

-Working voltage: standard 24V DC, some scenarios support 10-60V DC wide voltage input, and there is also information mentioning that it can be adapted to 220V AC (to be confirmed according to specific application scenarios);

-Power consumption and current: The typical thermal load is about 20W (varying with configuration), and the maximum operating current is 12V (matching the corresponding power supply specifications).

2. Input/output configuration

The module integrates multiple types of I/O channels to achieve comprehensive signal acquisition and precise output. The specific configuration is as follows:

-Analog input: 8-channel 4-20mA current signal input, can be connected to various industrial sensors such as temperature, pressure, flow, etc;

-Analog output: 4-channel 4-20mA current signal output, used to drive external actuators (such as valves, motors, etc.);

-Speed input: 4 speed sensor input channels, supporting magnetic electric sensors (MPU) or proximity probes, can accurately measure speed signals;

-Proportional actuator output: 2 output channels, configurable to 4-20mA or 20-160mA specifications, suitable for different types of proportional actuators;

-Discrete I/O channels: Provides multiple discrete input/output channels that can receive external switch signals or control devices such as relays and solenoid valves.

3. Environmental adaptability parameters

-Working temperature range: -40 ° C to+85 ° C (some data indicate -25 ° C to+70 ° C, subject to product manual), suitable for extreme industrial environments;

-Protection and anti-interference: Industrial grade protection design, input adopts optical isolation technology (isolation voltage 3000VDC), effectively resists external electrical noise interference, and has anti vibration and anti impact capabilities;

-Certification standards: Complies with CE and UL certifications, supports explosion-proof environments (requires optional special enclosures), and meets Class 1, Division 2 safety standards.

Core functions and features

1. Precise control and signal processing

-Multi mode control: supports multiple control logics such as speed control, load control, synchronous control (isochronous mode), etc., and can achieve complex control requirements such as critical speed avoidance and valve limit through high-precision algorithms to ensure stable system operation;

-Signal optimization processing: Built in configurable filter, filtering time constant can be selected by software as 8 milliseconds or 16 milliseconds, balancing noise filtering and response speed; Can detect a minimum 0.5Hz speed signal, effectively identify speed sensor faults, and avoid overspeed risks caused by update delays under low-speed conditions;

-Self diagnosis and status feedback: Equipped with comprehensive self diagnosis function, real-time monitoring of module operation status, some models are equipped with LED indicator lights, which can provide intuitive feedback on discrete input status, making it convenient for operators to quickly troubleshoot faults.

2. Flexible configuration and communication capabilities

-Programmable: Supports on-site programming and configuration through external computer software, with a simple and easy-to-use menu driven interface that allows customization of I/O functions and control logic according to different application scenarios;

-Multi protocol communication: equipped with multiple communication interfaces/protocols such as Ethernet, RS-232, Modbus, Profibus, etc., it can easily connect to DCS/PLC systems to achieve remote monitoring, data acquisition, and system linkage.

3. High reliability and easy maintenance

-Multiple protection design: using industrial grade components, integrating functions such as overheating protection, overcurrent protection, and short circuit protection to extend the service life of the module;

-Convenient maintenance: There is no potentiometer on the front panel, so there is no need for regular calibration. When replacing, simply plug and unplug without additional adjustments, greatly reducing maintenance costs and downtime.

Application Fields

The WOODWARD 5466-316 module is widely used in turbine and power equipment control systems in multiple key industrial fields due to its stable control performance and strong environmental adaptability

-Power industry: steam turbine and gas turbine control for thermal power plants and new energy power stations, turbine speed and load regulation;

-Petrochemical industry: oilfield drive equipment, pipeline compressor control, pump system optimization, industrial waste gas treatment turbine management;

-Ship and Ocean Engineering: Ship propulsion system control, stable control of backup power supply for offshore platforms;

-Other industrial scenarios: Various industrial automation systems that require high-precision analog data acquisition and proportional control, such as turbine expander energy efficiency optimization, factory steam system control, etc.