Woodward Inc. announced the availability of the 5466-1047 MicroNet three-mode redundant (TMR) controller, a new controller designed to provide an increased level of safety protection and control for gas turbines, steam turbines and compressor units. Unit 5466-1047 is a MicroNet Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) controller designed by Woodward Inc.”, Unit 5466-1047 is a Micronet triple Modular redundant (TMR) controller designed by Woodward Inc.”, due to its superior performance and high reliability, To be the preferred TMR module on the market.

The 5466-1047 controller uses an enhanced open architecture and diagnostic coverage to achieve 99.999% reliability and availability. This innovative design enables the 5466-1047 to easily interface with distributed I/O devices for control services, programming, system operation, and connectivity to HMIs and factory DCS.”

Because of the enhanced and more open architecture that the 5466-1047 unit has it can effortlessly interface with  distributed I/O devices to allow for control servicing and programming and system operation,  plus it allows for the interfacing of HMIs and plant DCS ‘.” In addition, the controller supports multiple communication protocols, This includes printer drivers/modems/data loggers, Ethernet TCP/IP and UDP, Modbus (Ethernet or serial), and OLE for Process Control (OPC).

The 5466-1047 controller also has powerful programming capabilities that, when combined with the GAP programming language and the TMR operating system, provide a powerful control environment for protection and control of a wide range of compressors and industrial turbines. The 5466-1047 model also has an expandable capability which allows for an extra eight to fourteen-slot expansion if a  larger system is going to be used.” And, the controller is scalable and can be expanded by an additional 8 to 14 slots to accommodate the needs of a larger system.”

Concluding remarks:

The introduction of the Woodward 5466-1047 MicroNet three-mode redundant controller marks the development of industrial control technology in a safer and more reliable direction. The controller is expected to be widely used worldwide to help companies improve production efficiency, optimize product quality, reduce energy consumption and reduce failure rates.