Product Description
Woodward 5437-523C MicroNet TMR Control System
Product Overview
- The Woodward 5437-523C 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 fault-tolerant control, protection, and monitoring, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a single point of failure through its triple redundant architecture. It is commonly used in industries like power generation, oil and gas, aerospace, and marine, where safety and uptime are critical. The 5437-523C is known for its robust TMR design, real-time processing, and seamless integration with Woodward’s control software and hardware ecosystems.
Technical Specifications
- The 5437-523C has the following specifications based on industry sources and Woodward documentation:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 5437-523C |
| 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) |