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SPECIFICATIONS:
Part Number: 5463-325
Manufacturer: Woodward
Series: MicroNet / NetCon 5000
Product Type: Analog Output (AO) Module
Channels: 8 Independent Output Channels
Output Signal Range: 4–20 mA (Standard)
Resolution: 12-Bit to 16-Bit
Isolation: 500 Vdc Channel-to-Backplane
Update Rate: High-Speed Deterministic
Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
Mounting: Chassis / Rack Mounted
Availability: In Stock
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
The 5463-325 is a high-performance 8-channel Analog Output Module designed for use within the Woodward MicroNet and NetCon 5000 control systems. Its primary function is to convert digital control commands from the Master CPU into precise 4–20 mA analog signals. This module is essential for controlling field devices that require continuous modulation, such as fuel valve positioners, steam turbine actuators, guide vane controllers, and remote indicators or meters.
PRECISION AND SIGNAL FIDELITY:
The Analog Output Module ensures that the output current remains linear and responsive to the Master CPU's logic. Each of the 8 channels is independently driven, which prevents a fault on one loop from affecting the performance of the others. This high level of signal fidelity is critical for maintaining the tight process control required in modern combustion management and load-sharing applications, where even small signal variations can impact turbine efficiency.
INDUSTRIAL PROTECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS:
The Analog Output Module is built for high availability in demanding industrial environments, featuring 500 Vdc galvanic isolation to shield the sensitive system backplane from field-side electrical noise and surges. The module includes sophisticated onboard diagnostics that monitor the health of each output loop. It can detect and report critical conditions, such as an open circuit or loop failure, allowing the control system to initiate alarm protocols or transition to a safe state if a critical control signal is compromised.
AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT:
World of Controls offers the 5463-325 Analog Output Module in both unused and professionally rebuilt conditions to ensure your Woodward control system remains operational. Every module is subjected to rigorous functional testing across all 8 channels to verify output accuracy and load-driving capability. Our global technical support team is available 24/7 to assist with hardware configuration, I/O mapping, and expedited logistics. Contact us today for a formal quote or to discuss our repair and exchange services.
What is the Woodward 5463-325?
It is an 8-channel Analog Output (AO) module used in Woodward MicroNet and NetCon 5000 systems. It provides 8 independent 4–20 mA signals to drive actuators and other proportional field devices.
Can this module drive high-power fuel valve actuators directly?
No. The Analog Output Module is a signal-level module designed to provide a 4–20 mA reference signal to a positioner or a high-power driver. For actuators requiring higher current (like 200 mA), a dedicated actuator driver module is required.
How is the module configured in the system?
The Analog Output Module must be defined and scaled within the Woodward GAP (Graphical Application Programmer) software. This ensures that the digital values calculated by the control logic are accurately output as the corresponding milliamp levels in the field.
What happens if a field wire to the actuator is disconnected?
The module’s onboard diagnostics will detect an open circuit on that specific channel. It will then report a fault status to the Master CPU, which can trigger an alarm or a pre-defined fail-safe logic sequence.
