Product Description
Woodward 5437-1124 MicroNet TMR Control System
Product Overview
- The Woodward 5437-1124 is a MicroNet Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Control System, a high-reliability digital control platform designed for critical industrial applications such as gas and steam turbines, compressors, and power generation systems. This system provides advanced control, protection, and monitoring with fault-tolerant architecture, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a single point of failure. It is commonly used in industries like power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, and marine, where safety and uptime are paramount. The 5437-1124 is known for its robust TMR design, real-time processing, and seamless integration with Woodward’s control software and hardware ecosystems.
Technical Specifications
- The 5437-1124 has the following specifications based on industry sources and Woodward documentation:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 5437-1124 |
| Manufacturer | Woodward |
| Description | MicroNet Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Control System |
| Series | MicroNet TMR |
| Function | Fault-tolerant control, protection, and monitoring for turbines, compressors, and engines |
| Processor | Triple redundant high-performance microprocessors (e.g., PowerPC-based) |
| Input Signals | Analog: 4–20 mA, 0–5 V, thermocouples, RTDs (triplicated inputs) Digital: Binary inputs (e.g., status, alarms, triplicated) Speed: Magnetic pickup (MPU) or proximity sensors (up to 6 inputs) |
| Output Signals | Analog: 4–20 mA, 0–5 V (for actuators, triplicated outputs) Digital: Relay outputs for alarms, shutdowns (triplicated) PWM: For actuator control |
| I/O Capacity | Expandable via modular I/O cards (e.g., 16–48 analog inputs/outputs, 32–96 digital inputs/outputs) |
| Control Modes | Speed control, load control, pressure control, extraction/admission, sequencing, protection logic |
| Communication Interfaces | Ethernet, Modbus TCP/RTU, CANopen, RS-232, RS-485, Woodward proprietary protocols |
| Redundancy | Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) with 2-out-of-3 voting for fault tolerance |
| Software | Woodward GAP (Graphical Application Programmer), Control Assistant, MicroNet Toolkit |
| Diagnostics | Fault detection, event logging (up to 1000 events), real-time monitoring, discrepancy detection, status LEDs |
| Compatibility | Woodward actuators (e.g., TG-17E, CPC-II), sensors, I/O modules, and third-party devices via standard protocols |
| Power Supply | 18–32 VDC (24 VDC nominal, redundant power inputs) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 60–150 W (depending on configuration and I/O load) |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Vibration: MIL-STD-810 compliant Shock: MIL-STD-810 compliant |
| Enclosure | IP20 (installed in control cabinet, higher IP ratings with enclosures) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 400 mm (H) x 300 mm (W) x 150 mm (D) (chassis-dependent) |
| Weight | Approx. 5.0–8.0 kg (depending on configuration) |
| Mounting | Rack-mounted or panel-mounted (chassis-dependent) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, ATEX (for hazardous areas, configuration-dependent), marine certifications (e.g., DNV, ABS) |