Woodward BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-P TEAM Process Control Module – Stable and Compatible, Trustworthy!

Description

The Woodward BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-P TEAM is a critical and highly versatile PC I/O Expander Module within the Woodward TEAM (Total Engine & Asset Management) advanced control system platform. This module’s primary function is to significantly expand the input/output (I/O) capacity of the central processing modules, such as the PCO series, by providing a substantial number of additional configurable I/O points. The Woodward BL0308 PC0014-P TEAM acts as a remote I/O hub, allowing for a distributed and flexible system architecture where sensors and actuators can be connected closer to the machinery, thereby reducing wiring costs and improving signal integrity. It is engineered for high-reliability applications in harsh environments, ensuring precise data acquisition and control execution for critical assets.

This module is integral to building a scalable and powerful control system. It offloads I/O processing from the main controller, enabling the TEAM system to handle more complex control strategies and manage a larger number of field devices without compromising the deterministic performance required for protection and control loops. The value of the Woodward BL0308 PC0014-P TEAM lies in its modularity and configurability. Each I/O point can be individually configured via software for its specific function (e.g., discrete input, analog output, frequency input), making it a universal solution that reduces the need for numerous specialized modules and simplifies spare parts inventory.

BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-P TEAM

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

The Woodward BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-PTEAM module’s most significant advantage is its exceptional I/O flexibility. Unlike fixed-function modules, its 14 points are software-configurable, allowing system integrators to define the exact mix of inputs and outputs required for the application. This eliminates the need to purchase and install multiple different modules, reducing cost, saving valuable rack space, and dramatically simplifying system design and documentation. This flexibility also future-proofs the control system, as I/O points can be reconfigured for new functions should process requirements change, without any hardware modification.

Furthermore, the module is built to the same rugged standards as the entire TEAM platform. It features comprehensive electrical isolation on all channels, which is critical for rejecting electromagnetic interference (EMI) and preventing ground loops in electrically noisy industrial environments like power generation plants or compressor stations. This ensures highly accurate analog signal measurement and prevents false trips from digital signals. The Woodward BL0308 PC0014-P TEAM also features robust diagnostic capabilities, monitoring the health of its own circuitry and reporting faults back to the central controller, enabling predictive maintenance and minimizing unscheduled downtime.

Application Field

The Woodward BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-PTEAM is deployed across all industries that utilize Woodward’s TEAM system for critical control and protection. Its primary application is in the oil and gas sector, where it is used on compressor skids, pump stations, and offshore platforms to interface with a vast array of field devices including pressure transmitters, temperature sensors (RTDs), solenoid valves, and pressure switches. In power generation, the BL0308 PC0014-P is used in gas and steam turbine control packages to handle auxiliary I/O functions such as lube oil system monitoring, valve position feedback, and commanding auxiliary pumps and fans.

This module is also essential in marine propulsion control and in the water/wastewater industry for managing large pump and aeration systems. The Woodward BL0308 PC0014-P TEAM solves the problem of limited I/O capacity on the main controller and the high cost of running long individual field wiring back to a central cabinet. By acting as a remote I/O node, it allows for a more distributed architecture, where a single TEAM bus cable connects the main controller to remotely located I/O expanders, drastically reducing installation time, wiring complexity, and overall project cost.

BL0308 PC0014 PC0014-P TEAM

Related Products

Woodward PCO010-P Module: The primary Programmable Control & Optimization controller that the PC0014-P expander module typically connects to and serves.

Woodward SIO010 Module: A Starter I/O module with a fixed number of basic digital and analog points, less flexible than the configurable PC0014-P.

Woodward IOC010 Module: An Isolated Output Controller module, which provides specialized high-density output functionality, complementing the PC0014-P.

Woodward EIC010 Module: An Engine Interface Controller designed for specific sensor types like magnetic pickups, often used alongside general-purpose I/O modules.

Woodward RCC010 Module: A Relay Contact Controller module used for high-current or high-voltage output switching, which can be commanded by points on the PC0014-P.

Woodward TEAM Baseplate and Power Supply: The necessary hardware components to house and provide power to the BL0308 PC0014-P TEAM module.

Woodward ToolKit™ Software: The configuration software used to set up, program, and diagnose the entire TEAM system, including the PC0014-P‘s I/O points.