Woodward 5466-348 NETCON 5000B SIO

Interface: Three RS - 485 ports.

Protocol: RS - 485 UART.

Baud Rate: 417 kbaud.

Data Bits: 8.

Stop Bit: 1.

Electrical Parameters:

Operating Voltage: 24V DC.

Environmental Conditions:

Operating Temperature Range: - 20 °C to + 60 °C.

High-Performance Control and Regulation: Woodward 5466-348 manages speed and load for diesel or gas engines, turbines, and generators. It supports dynamic functions such as torque limiting, manifold air pressure (MAP) limiting, and soft load transfer, ensuring stable operation in power generation systems;  Features adaptive speed sensing algorithms and remote speed/load reference inputs for real-time adjustments in demanding environments.

Safety and Redundancy Features: Monitors output voltage/current for each channel and triggers FAULT LED alerts upon detecting anomalies (e.g., short circuits, communication errors). Faulty drivers can be individually disabled to maintain system integrity; Compatible with MicroNet TMR platforms certified for SIL-1 to SIL-3 safety standards (per IEC 61508), making it suitable for safety-critical applications like nuclear plants or oil refineries.

Precision and Flexibility: Woodward 5466-348 delivers high-resolution control for actuators, ensuring precise adjustments in applications like valve positioning or turbine synchronization; Supports user-defined programming for custom control logic, including PID and fuzzy logic algorithms, adaptable to diverse industrial needs; Easy installation and maintenance with plug-and-play modules, compatible with various industrial systems and redundant configurations.

Power Generation Systems: Woodward 5466-348 sets and regulates the speed or load of diesel and gas engines in generator sets, ensuring stable power output. It supports features like torque limiting, manifold air pressure (MAP) limiting, and soft load transfer to manage dynamic grid demands; Provides load-sharing capabilities for parallel generator systems, enabling synchronized operation and balanced power distribution across multiple units.

Process Controls: Woodward 5466-348 can controls gas turbines, compressors and steam turbines in refineries and chemical plants. Characteristics such as 'fault detection and adaptive speed sense' make the operation safer and more efficient; Real-time data logger and trigger protect measurement for over-current or short-circuit conditions.

Industrial Automation: As part of the NetCon SIO Module, it drives digital actuators (EM and GS/LQ types) via three RS-485 ports, issuing 16-bit position commands for precise valve or actuator adjustments in automated production lines; Integrates PID algorithms and adaptive control techniques to regulate motor speed and torque in CNC machinery, robotics, and conveyor systems.

Water and Wastewater Management:  Woodward 5466-348 adjusts pump speeds and flow rates in treatment plants using RS-485/Modbus interfaces. Its high output current capacity (18–32 VDC) ensures reliable operation for power-hungry devices like large pumps; Utilizes Ethernet and serial ports for remote monitoring and configuration, reducing maintenance downtime in distributed water networks.