Woodward 5464-843 NetCon 5000 CPU | Smart I/O Module

Description

Product Description

• Woodward 5464-843 is a NetCon 5000 CPU Module.
• It works as a Smart I/O module with onboard microcontrollers.
• The module runs its own rate-group scheduling with little CPU help.
• It has on-card fault detection and automatic calibration.
• Each input channel includes a precision voltage reference.
• Use this module for actuator control in turbine systems.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Woodward
• Model: 5464-843
• Series: NetCon 5000
• Type: CPU Module / Smart I/O Module
• Origin: United States (US)
• HS Code: 85389091
• Dimensions: 16cm x 16cm x 12cm
• Weight: 0.8 kg
• Output Current Range: 0 to 25 mAdc or 0 to 200 mAdc
• Channels: 2 or 4 actuator driver channels (depending on version)
• Feedback Devices: Up to 2 position feedback devices per actuator
• Required Cable: MicroNet low-density discrete (gray) cable – do not use analog (black) cable
• Fuse: Visible and replaceable through a cutout in the plastic cover

Key Features (Hierarchical View)

• Smart I/O Design
  • Onboard microcontroller per module
  • LED turns off after self-test passes
  • LED lights up for I/O fault
• Rate-Group Scheduling
  • CPU broadcasts a “key” to all I/O cards
  • Tells which rate groups to update
  • Minimal CPU intervention required
• Onboard Fault Detection & Calibration
  • Each channel has its own precision voltage reference
  • Microcontroller reads reference once per minute
  • Provides automatic temperature compensation
  • Flags channel as faulty if reading is out of limits
• Smart Output Monitoring
  • Monitors output voltage or current of each channel
  • Alerts system if fault is detected
• Actuator Driver Capabilities (2-channel version)
  • Controls integrating or proportional actuators
  • Works with hydromechanical or pneumatic actuators
  • Up to 2 position feedback devices per actuator
  • Part number indicates max output current
• Actuator Driver Capabilities (4-channel version)
  • Writes output values to dual-port memory via VME-bus
  • Microcontroller scales values using EEPROM constants
  • Schedules outputs at proper time
  • Monitors output voltage and current per channel
  • Can disable current drivers individually
  • FAULT LED lights up if module cannot operate
• Fuse Information
  • Visible fuse on each I/O module
  • Replace through cutout in plastic cover
  • Use same type and size fuse

Installation & Cable Guide

• Use MicroNet low-density discrete (gray) cable only.
• Do NOT use analog (black) cable.
• The module fits VME-bus backplanes.
• Fuse is visible and easy to replace.

Debugging & Maintenance

• LED shows I/O fault when lit.
• LED turns off after self-test passes.
• System flags faulty channels automatically.
• CPU takes action based on application program.
• Replace blown fuse with same type.

Compatibility

• Works with Woodward MicroNet systems.
• Integrates via VME-bus interface.
• Compatible with Modicon Quantum for expanded control solutions.

Certifications & Standards

• Onboard fault detection meets industrial safety needs.
• Automatic calibration compensates for temperature changes.
• Precision voltage reference per channel ensures accuracy.

Package List

• 1 x Woodward 5464-843 NetCon 5000 CPU Module
• No cables included – order gray MicroNet cable separately
• No fuse included – use existing or buy same type

Warranty & Shipping

• 12 months warranty against manufacturing defects.
• Shipping carriers: FedEx, UPS, DHL.
• Tracking provided within 24 hours.

Typical Applications

• Steam turbine actuator control
• Gas turbine fuel valve positioning
• Hydromechanical actuator systems
• Pneumatic actuator control in power generation
• Any VME-bus based industrial control system

Diagnostic Capabilities

• LED indicates I/O fault status
• Onboard microcontroller reads voltage reference per channel
• Automatic temperature compensation and calibration
• Output voltage and current monitoring per channel
• Individual channel fault flagging
• FAULT LED for module-level failure

FAQ – Professional Questions & Buying Guide

• What happens when a channel reading is out of limits?
  The microcontroller flags that channel as faulty. The CPU then follows the action set by the application engineer.
• Can I replace this module while the system is running?
  Yes, but check your system design first. Smart I/O modules support online replacement in many MicroNet systems.
• How do I know which output current version I need?
  Check your actuator requirements. The module part number shows max output current – choose 0-25 mAdc or 0-200 mAdc based on your actuator.
• What happens if the fuse blows?
  The module stops working on that channel. Open the plastic cover cutout, remove the blown fuse, and insert a new one of the same type and size.
• Can I use a black analog cable with this module?
  No. Only use MicroNet low-density discrete (gray) cable. The black cable will cause communication errors.

Experience-Based Buying Guide

• Choose Woodward 5464-843 if you need a NetCon 5000 smart I/O solution with onboard intelligence.
• Select this module for actuator driver applications requiring automatic calibration.
• Buy this when you need per-channel precision voltage reference for fault detection.
• Avoid this module if your system does not use VME-bus backplanes – it will not fit.
• Order gray MicroNet cable separately. The black cable will not work.
• Check your actuator type (hydromechanical or pneumatic) before buying.
• For systems needing Modbus or different I/O types, consider other Woodward modules.

Contact & Inquiries

• Need help choosing the right Woodward 5464-843 configuration?
• Call or message us on WhatsApp: +86 158 8020 0923

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