Key Features

• Supports dual‑redundant Ethernet networking, automatically switching communication paths in case of single‑point network failure.

• High‑speed data transmission with stable performance for real‑time closed‑loop control signals.

• Galvanic isolation design to resist EMI/RFI interference in harsh industrial environments.

• Rugged industrial‑grade construction, operating reliably from −40 °C to +85 °C.

• LED status indicators for port status and fault diagnosis for quick on‑site troubleshooting.

• Complies with SIL2, CE, UL, ATEX II 3G and IECEx standards for safety‑critical applications.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Woodward 5463‑406

• Type: NetCon 5000 Redundant Network Switch Module

• Power Supply: 18–32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC)

• Network Interface: Multiple Ethernet ports supporting Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP

• Redundancy Mode: Automatic network path switching

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

• Certifications: SIL2, CE, UL, ATEX II 3G, IECEx

Applications

• Redundant network construction for NetCon 5000 integrated control systems in power plants.

• Real‑time communication networking for steam turbines, gas turbines and compressors.

• Stable data exchange between control modules and upper‑level DCS/SCADA systems.

• Network redundancy for safety‑related control loops in oil‑gas and petrochemical industries.