Woodward 5501-341 | Governor | Controller | Potential Converter
1.5501-341 Product Overview
The Woodward 5501-341 belongs to the 505/505E series digital turbine controllers. It is a microprocessor-based control module designed for single-valve steam turbines,
including single extraction/admission systems or split-range actuator configurations.
The controller features a front panel Operator Control Panel (OCP) with a two-line, 24-character display and multi-function keypad, allowing easy on-site configuration and monitoring.
2. 5501-341 Technical Specifications and Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | +24 VDC, approx. 1 A |
| I/O Outputs | Discrete Outputs: 8 Analog Outputs: 6 Actuator Outputs: 2 |
| Display / HMI | Two-line, 24-character LCD, with multi-function keypad |
| Dimensions | Approx. 14 × 11 × 4 in (35.6 × 27.9 × 10.2 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 9.11 lbs (4.13 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | –4 to +140 °F (–20 to +60 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 to +185 °F (–40 to +85 °C) |
| Humidity Standard | 95% RH at 20-55 °C for 48 hours without damage |
| Protection Class | Typically meets industrial dust and water protection standards |
| Communication Protocol | Supports Modbus, RS-232 / RS-422 serial interfaces |
3. Brand History
Woodward, Inc., founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, is a global leader in energy control systems. The company has a long history of innovation in turbine control, engine management,
and power generation systems.
Woodward products are widely recognized for their reliability and precision in demanding industrial and power generation applications.
4. Applications in Industrial Automation
The 5501-341 plays a critical role in industrial automation and power generation environments:
- Steam Turbine Control: Manages startup, speed regulation, and extraction/admission control of steam turbines.
- Power Generation Systems: Used in power plants to regulate turbine-driven generators for stable frequency and load management.
- Compressor and Pump Drive Control: Ensures precise speed control for turbine-driven compressors and pumps.
- Process Industry Applications: Applied in chemical plants, refineries, and other industries requiring precise turbine operation.
- Safety and Protection Functions: Includes overspeed protection, critical speed avoidance, actuator travel limits, and event logging for operational safety.
Functions of the controller
1. Data buffering
Due to the low speed of I/O devices and the high speed of CPU and memory, a buffer must be set up in the controller. When outputting,
use this buffer to temporarily store data transmitted from the host at high speed, and then transfer the data in the buffer to the I/O device at
the rate that the I/O device has; During input, the buffer is used to temporarily store data sent from the I/O device. After receiving a batch of data,
the data in the buffer is quickly transmitted to the host.
2. Error control
The device controller also manages error detection of data transmitted by I/O devices. If an error is found during transmission,
the error detection code is usually set and reported to the CPU. The CPU then cancels the data transmitted this time and performs a
new transmission. This ensures the accuracy of data input.
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