Description

The 5501-467 is a advanced digital control module manufactured by Woodward, a world-renowned leader in the design and production of precision control systems for industrial machinery. This module is a key component within Woodward’s expansive NetCon™ 5000 series network controller family, engineered to serve as a sophisticated and flexible control solution for managing medium to large-scale gas and diesel engines. The primary role of the 5501-467 is to provide comprehensive governing, sequencing, and protection functions, ensuring optimal engine performance, fuel efficiency, and operational safety. It achieves this by processing inputs from various sensors (e.g., speed, temperature, pressure) and executing complex control algorithms to precisely manipulate actuators and fuel metering devices.

Designed for reliability in demanding environments, the 5501-467 offers a significant value proposition by integrating multiple control functions into a single, robust unit, thereby reducing system complexity and potential failure points. Its advanced processing capabilities allow for precise control of engine speed, load sharing between multiple generator sets, and management of complex auxiliary processes. The Woodward 5501-467 is strategically positioned for applications requiring high reliability and seamless integration into broader plant control systems, making it an ideal brains for power generation, mechanical drive, and standby critical power applications. Its modular and scalable nature within the NetCon platform provides a future-proof investment for evolving operational needs.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Product Model	5501-467
Manufacturer	Woodward
Product Type	Network Engine Control Module
Processor	High-performance 32-bit RISC processor
Memory	Flash and SRAM for application and data storage
Inputs	Analog (4-20mA, 0-10V), Digital (24VDC), Frequency (MPU)
Outputs	Analog (4-20mA), Digital (24VDC), PWM
Communication Ports	Dual CAN networks, RS-232/485, Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)
Supported Protocols	Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, J1939, CANopen
Operating Voltage	10.5 to 35 VDC
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Certifications	Designed to meet UL, CE, and marine standards

Main Features and Advantages

The Woodward 5501-467 is distinguished by its powerful processing engine and exceptional connectivity. The high-speed 32-bit RISC processor ensures deterministic control and fast loop update rates, which are critical for maintaining stable engine speed under rapidly changing load conditions. A primary advantage is its extensive suite of integrated communication protocols, allowing the 5501-467 to act as a seamless gateway between the engine and higher-level systems like a plant DCS, SCADA, or vessel management system. This eliminates the need for additional protocol converters, simplifying architecture and reducing costs.

The module’s flexibility is a key selling point. It is user-configurable using Woodward’s powerful EasyGen® software suite, which provides a intuitive interface for programming control logic, setting parameters, and performing detailed diagnostics. This programmability allows the 5501-467 to be tailored for a vast array of specific engine types and application requirements, from simple governing to complex custom sequencing. Its ruggedized design ensures reliable operation in environments with extreme temperatures, high vibration, and significant electromagnetic interference, guaranteeing maximum uptime and protection for valuable assets.

Application Field

The Woodward 5501-467 is deployed across a wide spectrum of industries that depend on reliable prime mover control. In power generation, it is the cornerstone for controlling diesel and gas generator sets in prime power, continuous duty, and emergency standby applications for facilities like hospitals, data centers, and industrial plants. It excels in managing complex load sharing and synchronization between multiple gensets in a paralleled system. In the oil and gas sector, the 5501-467 is used to control engines driving compressors and pumps on offshore platforms and in pipeline transmission stations, where reliability is paramount.

Furthermore, this controller is extensively applied in marine propulsion and auxiliary power generation on vessels, providing precise control for main engines and gensets. Its robust design makes it suitable for harsh marine environments. It also serves in mechanical drive applications such as industrial compressors and pumps. The 5501-467 is particularly valued in scenarios that require integration into a broader automation network, leveraging its native Ethernet and Modbus capabilities to provide critical engine data to operators and maintenance personnel for improved decision-making and predictive maintenance strategies.

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Related Products

5501-468: A variant within the same NetCon 5000 series, often with differences in I/O count or specific communication options.

5503-451: A Woodward Syncrolink module used for high-speed load sharing and synchronization between multiple generators, often working in concert with the 5501-467.

2301D: Woodward’s iconic digital engine governor, representing a more specialized speed control solution; the 5501-467 offers broader integrated control.

EasyGen® 3500: The next-generation platform from Woodward, showcasing the technological evolution from the NetCon series.

DTSC-200: A Woodward digital turbine supervisory control, representing a complementary product line for turbine-specific protection and monitoring.

ProAct™ II 5466-XXX series: Electronic overspeed protection modules (e.g., 5466-409) that can provide a dedicated safety backup to the control functions of the 5501-467.