5432-039
May 18, 2026

5432-039

The Woodward 5432-039 is a microprocessor‑based digital governor / controller for steam turbines (single or dual actuator). It provides precision speed/load control, turbine protection, and electro‑hydraulic (I/H) conversion for industrial steam turbines, generator sets, and compressor drives.

Description

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The Woodward 5432-039 is a microprocessor‑based digital governor / controller for steam turbines (single or dual actuator). It provides precision speed/load control, turbine protection, and electro‑hydraulic (I/H) conversion for industrial steam turbines, generator sets, and compressor drives.

2. General Description

  • Part Number: 5432-039

  • Manufacturer: Woodward (USA)

  • Product Type: Digital Turbine Governor / Controller

  • Application: Steam turbines (single/dual actuator), turbine‑driven gensets, compressors

  • Control Core: 32‑bit microprocessor, programmable logic

  • Control Modes: Speed (isochronous/droop), load, pressure, or process control

  • Signal Interface: Analog (4–20 mA / 1–5 Vdc), discrete 24 Vdc I/O

  • Compatibility: Woodward 505/505E systems, I/H converters, hydraulic actuators

  • Mounting: Panel or DIN rail (industrial enclosure)

  • Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS, Class 1 Div 2 (hazardous areas)

3. Key Features

  • Steam Turbine Optimization – Designed for single/dual actuator steam turbines

  • Precision Speed Regulation – Isochronous (0 droop) or droop mode for grid/island operation

  • Integrated I/H Conversion – Converts 505 control signals to hydraulic actuator commands

  • Turbine Protection – Overspeed, underspeed, overpressure, trip logic, fault alarms

  • Flexible Control Modes – Speed, load, inlet pressure, or process parameter control

  • Dual Actuator Support – Manages governor and intercept valves (if equipped)

  • Industrial‑Grade Reliability – −40 °C to +70 °C, shock/vibration resistant

  • Configuration Software – Woodward ToolKit for setup, tuning, and monitoring

4. Technical Specifications

  • Part Number: 5432-039

  • Power Supply: 24 Vdc ±10%, 40 W max

  • Speed Range: 0–12,000 RPM (configurable via software)

  • Control Accuracy: ±0.01% speed regulation, ±0.1 Hz frequency accuracy

  • Analog Inputs: 4 × 4–20 mA / 1–5 Vdc (speed, load, pressure, setpoint)

  • Analog Outputs: 2 × 4–20 mA (actuator command, monitor)

  • Digital Inputs: 8 × 24 Vdc (start/stop, trip, mode, alarms)

  • Relay Outputs: 6 × relay (5 A, 250 Vac) – trip, alarm, control

  • Actuator Drive: Direct interface to Woodward I/H converters and hydraulic actuators

  • Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +70 °C

  • Dimensions: 160 × 110 × 50 mm (W×H×D)

  • Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

  • Enclosure: Industrial metal, conformal coated

5. Applications

  • Industrial Steam Turbines – Single/dual actuator turbine speed/load control

  • Turbine‑Driven Gensets – Grid‑parallel or islanded power generation

  • Compressor Drives – Oil/gas, petrochemical, pipeline compressors

  • Process Turbines – Refineries, chemical plants, pulp/paper mills

  • Hazardous Locations – Class 1 Div 2 areas (refineries, offshore platforms)

6. Ordering Information

  • Part Number: 5432-039

  • Description: Woodward 5432-039 Digital Steam Turbine Governor/Controller, 24 Vdc, Single/Dual Actuator Support, Isochronous/Droop Speed Control, 4–20 mA I/O, for Industrial Steam Turbines & Turbine‑Driven Gensets/Compressors


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