Description
The Woodward 5466-316 is a high-density Analog Combo Module designed for the NetCon 5000 control system. This module serves as a multi-functional interface, handling both analog inputs and outputs within a single unit. By consolidating multiple signal types—such as pressure, temperature, and flow inputs alongside actuator control outputs—it provides an efficient, space-saving solution for modern turbine and engine management architectures, ensuring highly reliable signal processing and machine control.
Technical Specifications
- Series: NetCon 5000
- Device Type: Analog Combo (I/O) Module
- Application: Turbine Control and Process Monitoring
- Dimensions: 220 mm x 180 mm x 90 mm (approximate)
- Weight: 1.0 kg
- Country of Origin: USA
Key Features
- ⚙️ Multi-Functional Interface: Combines input and output channels on one module, significantly reducing the footprint required in the control cabinet.
- 🛡️ Integrated Signal Conditioning: Features advanced filtering for each channel to maintain signal integrity and reject noise in noisy industrial electrical environments.
- 🔌 Seamless Integration: Built for plug-and-play compatibility with the NetCon 5000 platform, ensuring rapid configuration and low-latency data communication.
- 🛠️ System Reliability: Engineered for continuous-duty operation, providing the stability required for long-term turbine and critical asset monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What does “Analog Combo” mean? This module is “combo” because it integrates both input channels (to read sensors like 4-20mA transmitters) and output channels (to drive devices like proportional valves or actuators) on a single circuit board.
❓ Is it possible to configure individual channels? Yes, each channel on the 5466-316 is typically programmable via the NetCon software to handle specific signal ranges (e.g., 0–5V, 4–20mA) depending on the field device requirements.
❓ What happens to the outputs if the module loses communication with the CPU? The module is designed to default to a “fail-safe” state (typically zero output or a pre-configured hold position) to ensure the turbine or engine does not move to an unsafe operating condition if the command source is lost.
Recommended Woodward Stock Models
- 5466-032 (I/O Module)
- 5464-843 (NetCon 5000 CPU Module)
- 5464-588 (Integrating Actuator Driver)
- 5464-553 (NetCon 5000 Integrating Actuator Module)
- 5464-549 (2 Channel Actuator Driver)
- 5464-423 (Integrating Actuator Driver Module)
- 5464-334 (Analog Input Module)
- 5464-212 (Integrating Actuator Driver Module)
- 5464-205 (NetCon 5000 RTD HT Module)
- 5463-879 (Isolated T/C Analog Input Module)

