Woodward 5501-470 Digital Servo Controller

• Power Supply Requirements: Operates on a specific DC voltage supply, typically 24V DC, with provisions for power conditioning to ensure stable operation.
• Environmental Tolerance: Designed to operate reliably in harsh environments, including resistance to vibration, shock, temperature extremes, and humidity levels commonly found in industrial settings.
• Mounting Configuration: Rack or panel mountable, allowing flexible installation options within control cabinets or dedicated control panels.
• Certifications: Complies with relevant industry standards and certifications, ensuring safe and reliable operation in demanding applications.

Function Features:

• Speed Control: Provides precise speed regulation through advanced PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control algorithms, essential for maintaining consistent performance under varying load conditions.
• Load Management: Capable of managing load distribution across multiple units in parallel configurations, optimizing overall system efficiency and reliability.
• Protection Features: Incorporates comprehensive protection mechanisms against over-speed, low lube oil pressure, high jacket water temperature, and other critical parameters to safeguard equipment.
• User Interface: Offers an intuitive user interface for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics, either through a local display or remote access via connected devices.
• Data Logging: Equipped with onboard data logging capabilities to record operational data for analysis and troubleshooting, aiding in predictive maintenance strategies.
• Scalability: Designed for easy scalability, allowing additional modules or components to be integrated as system requirements evolve.

Applications:

• Gas Turbines: Utilized in both simple and combined cycle gas turbine installations for primary and auxiliary control functions.
• Steam Turbines: Employed in steam turbine applications for governor control, ensuring efficient energy conversion and output stability.
• Reciprocating Engines: Used in large reciprocating engines for power generation, marine propulsion, and mechanical drive applications.
• Compressors: Integrated into compressor control systems to manage speed and load, preventing surge conditions and maximizing efficiency.
• Industrial Processes: Applied in various industrial processes where accurate control of engine and turbine speed and load is crucial for operational efficiency and safety.