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Woodward 5461-880

  • Product Name: 505 Digital Governor Controller
  • Product Overview: A compact, microprocessor-based digital governor for single or dual-actuator steam turbines. It provides precise speed and load control with integrated protection and communication features.
  • Technical Specifications:
    • Speed Input: Magnetic pickup (MPU) or proximity sensor (100–10,000 RPM)

Detailed content

    • Output: 4–20 mA or 0–10 VDC actuator drive
    • Power Supply: 24 VDC (18–32 VDC range)
    • Communication: RS-232, Modbus RTU
    • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
    • Control Modes: Speed, load, droop, isochronous
  • Key Features:
    • Dual Actuator Support: Controls single or split-range actuators for steam turbine valves.
    • Flexible Setpoint Control: Accepts 4–20 mA or 1–5 VDC external setpoint signals.
    • Integrated Protection: Overspeed, underspeed, and loss-of-signal protection.
    • User-Friendly Interface: LCD display with keypad for local configuration and monitoring.
  • Applications:
    • Steam Turbine Control: Speed/load control for industrial steam turbines in power generation and process industries.
    • Turbogenerator Sets: Prime mover control for small to medium-sized turbogenerators.
    • Compressor Drives: Speed regulation for steam turbine-driven compressors in oil & gas.

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