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Technical Specifications:
Part Number: 5462-243
Manufacturer: Woodward
Series: MicroNet / MicroNet Plus
Module Type: Actuator Driver
Number of Channels: 4 Channels
Output Current: 0�20 mA or 0�200 mA (Software Selectable)
Resolution: 12-Bit
Accuracy: 0.2% of Full Scale
Update Rate: 5 ms
Isolation: 500 VDC
External Power Supply: 18�32 VDC (24 VDC Nominal)
Operating Temperature: -30�C to +65�C
Availability: In Stock
Country of Origin: United States
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The 5462-243 is a 4-Channel Actuator Driver Module designed for the Woodward MicroNet and MicroNet Plus control platforms. This module acts as the critical output interface, translating digital commands from the control system into precise analog current signals. It is primarily used to drive proportional actuators that regulate fuel flow, steam valves, or vane positions in high-performance turbine and engine applications.
HIGH-PRECISION ACTUATOR CONTROL
The Actuator Driver Module provides four independent channels, each capable of being software-configured for either a standard 0–20 mA range or a high-current 0–200 mA range. This flexibility allows the module to interface with a wide variety of industrial actuators. With 12-bit resolution, it delivers the granular positioning required to maintain tight governing tolerances and stable operation during load transitions.
ROBUST PROTECTION AND SIGNAL INTEGRITY
The Actuator Driver Module includes 500 Vdc of galvanic isolation between the field-side wiring and the MicroNet backplane. This isolation protects the central processor from electrical noise, ground loops, and potential inductive spikes generated by actuator coils. The module is also designed to withstand high levels of electromagnetic interference and maintain accuracy across its full operating temperature range.
CONTINUOUS DIAGNOSTICS AND FAILSAFE FEATURES
As part of the MicroNet safety architecture, the 5462-243 features integrated self-diagnostics. It continuously monitors its internal hardware and the integrity of each output loop. The module can detect Open Load or Short Circuit conditions and immediately flag these faults to the CPU. In the event of a communication loss, the module can be configured to hold the last commanded value or transition to a predefined safe state, ensuring the protection of the turbine.
WHY BUY FROM WOC:
World of Controls supports your Woodward infrastructure by providing the 5462-243 in both UNUSED and REBUILT conditions. Every actuator driver is rigorously tested on specialized MicroNet test benches to verify current accuracy, diagnostic reporting, and isolation across all 4 channels. With our extensive global stock and technical expertise, WOC is your trusted source for high-reliability control hardware.
What is the Woodward 5462-243?
The 5462-243 is a 4-channel Actuator Driver module for MicroNet systems, used to provide precise proportional current to drive fuel and steam valves.
Can this module drive 200 mA actuators?
Yes, each of the four channels is software-selectable between a 0–20 mA range and a 0–200 mA range to accommodate different actuator requirements.
How does the module handle a field wiring fault?
The Actuator Driver Module features integrated diagnostics that detect open or short circuits in the field wiring. If a fault is detected, an alarm is triggered in the MicroNet control software.
Is it compatible with MicroNet Plus?
Yes, the Actuator Driver Module is fully compatible with both the standard MicroNet Simplex and the high-availability MicroNet Plus chassis architectures.
