Product Overview

Key Features

• Extremely high control accuracy up to ±0.05% for precise speed and load regulation of gas and steam turbines.

• Built-in adaptive PID function to dynamically optimize parameters and adapt to varying operating conditions.

• Supports multiple communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP and PROFIBUS DP, with Ethernet and RS-485 interfaces for connection to DCS and PLC systems.

• Redundant 24 VDC power supply design ensures continuous operation against single point failure.

• Galvanically isolated I/O circuits provide strong resistance to EMI and RFI. Integrated overspeed protection, fault diagnosis and non-volatile memory are available.

• Rugged industrial design with wide operating temperature range and vibration resistance. Certified with CE, UL and SIL2.

• LED status indicators enable convenient on-site troubleshooting.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Woodward 5463-372

• Type: High-precision drive & final control module (NetCon 5000 Series)

• Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10%, redundant power supported

• Control Accuracy: ±0.05%

• Control Modes: Isochronous, Droop

• Analog I/O: 4–20 mA / 1–5 Vdc, isolated type

• Communication Interfaces: Ethernet (Modbus TCP), RS-485 (Modbus RTU), PROFIBUS DP

• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

• Certifications: CE, UL, SIL2

Applications

• High-precision speed and load control for steam turbines, gas turbines and generator sets in power plants.

• Process control and safety interlock for compressor stations and pump units in oil and gas industry.