5463-790
May 26, 2026

5463-790

Product Overview The Woodward 5463‑790 is a redundant CPU/processor module of the NetCon 5000 series turbomachinery control system. It serves as the core control unit, executing governor control, safety interlock logic, overspeed protection, data acquisition and communication management for gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors and generator units.

Description

Key Features

  • High‑performance industrial processor for real‑time closed‑loop control and safety logic execution

  • Redundant hot‑standby design, supporting bumpless switchover between primary and backup CPU

  • Dual‑redundant Ethernet backplane bus for high‑speed communication with all I/O modules

  • Built‑in fault self‑diagnosis, watch‑dog protection and online status monitoring

  • Supports hot‑swap for non‑stop maintenance of the control system

  • Rugged industrial hardware, operating stably from −40 °C to +85 °C

  • SIL2, CE, UL, ATEX II 3G and IECEx certified for safety‑critical applications

Technical Specifications

  • Model: Woodward 5463‑790

  • Type: Redundant Main Processor / CPU Module

  • Function: Core control, logic operation, data processing, communication management

  • Redundancy: Hot‑standby redundant CPU

  • Communication: Dual redundant Ethernet backplane bus

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

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

Applications

  • Core control unit for gas turbine and steam turbine governing & protection systems

  • Main processor for compressor anti‑surge control and safety interlock systems

  • Central logic controller for power plant generator unit control cabinets

  • Master control module for NetCon 5000 integrated turbomachinery control racks


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