5462-916 FTC DCS II Interface Control Module

Overview

Place of Origin:	USA
Brand Name:	Woodward
Model Number:	5462-916
Packaging Details:	Original new Factory Sealed
Delivery Time:	5-7 days
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	In stock

Specifications

Description

The 5462-916 is an FTC DCS II Interface Control Module manufactured by Woodward to use as a high-reliability hardware gateway within legacy DCS Il governing networks. Assembled on a precision 8237-709 NW printed circuit board layout, this card bridges the raw input/output peripheral layers with the system's central processing nodes. By offloading processing tasks and managing data flow directly at the rack level, the board maintains steady transmission speeds across critical turbine and process control loops.

Applications

Gas turbine generator plants: Used for fuel trim control in gas turbines and engines, providing strong drive for high-speed solenoid valves.

Combined heat and power plants: Used for ignition and multi-point fuel injection control, ensuring stable operation during motor startup transients.

Oil and gas compressor stations: Used in engine governor systems, delivering fast response under dynamic load changes.

Marine shipbuilding yards: Used for auxiliary injection control in dual-fuel marine engines, ensuring synchronized multi-cylinder operation.

Biomass power plants: Used in combustion control systems to adjust air-fuel ratio in real time and stabilize power output.

Features

This system is highly customizable and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each application.

Compact Design: The module has dimensions of 22.8x19.2x1cm, which makes it a compact and efficient component that can be easily integrated.

Lightweight: It has a weight of only 0.28kg, which makes it a lightweight and portable component that can be easily transported and installed.

Maintenance and Installation Safety Guidelines

Anti-ESD Guidelines: This is a high-density digital processing board with CMOS components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Operators must wear ESD wrist straps, and only handle metal frames or handles; direct contact with components is prohibited.

Hot-Swapping Restriction: Hot-swapping is not allowed. Power to the rack and field supply must be fully disconnected before replacement to avoid bus imbalance, crosstalk, or system trips.

Cable and Shielding: Use industrial shielded cables for all signal and excitation lines. The shield must be grounded per manufacturer specifications to prevent high-frequency noise interference.

FAQ

Q: What is the operating voltage range supported by the 5462-916?
A: The operating voltage range is 10–32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC system).

Q: What is the transient voltage range of the 5462-916?
A: The transient voltage range is 6–32 VDC.

Q: What is the maximum logic current (EDM-HD) in worst-case conditions for the 5462-916?
A: Maximum logic current is 100 mA.

Q: What is the maximum RMS coil current of the 5462-916?
A: Maximum RMS current is 4 A RMS (repetitive peak up to 7.5 A).

Q: How does the 5462-916 module handle localized firmware execution?

A: The module uses pre-flashed non-volatile memory chips mounted on the 8237-709 NW PCB. The firmware stores register maps and timing protocols for independent DCS II data handling. With embedded logic, it requires no CPU software initialization at rack power-up.