Products Description
Woodward 5501-470 Digital Speed Controller Module in stock
Woodward 5501-470 is a high-performance digital speed controller module designed for turbine governor control systems. It collects speed feedback signals and implements closed-loop speed regulation for gas and steam turbines.

This legacy spare module is widely used in power generation and oil & gas industries. It features stable operation and comprehensive fault detection for turbine safety control.
Main Specifications
| No. | Item | Parameter |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand | Woodward |
| 2 | Model | 5501-470 |
| 3 | Module Type | Digital Speed Controller Module |
| 4 | Signal Input | Magnetic pickup speed signal |
| 5 | Power Supply | 24VDC |
| 6 | Working Temperature | -20 ~ 70°C |
| 7 | Status | Discontinued, Legacy Spare |
Core Functions
| No. | Function Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Real-time turbine speed measurement and closed-loop speed governing |
| 2 | Overspeed protection monitoring and emergency trip logic |
| 3 | Analog output for actuator drive control |
| 4 | Built-in fault diagnosis and LED status indication |
| 5 | Parameter configuration via communication interface |
Application Scenarios
| No. | Application |
|---|---|
| 1 | Steam turbine and gas turbine control systems |
| 2 | Thermal power plant turbine governor retrofit & maintenance |
| 3 | Oil & gas industry compressor turbine control |
| 4 | Industrial power generation equipment safety control |
FAQ
| No. | Question & Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Q: What is Woodward 5501-470 used for? A: It is a digital speed controller for gas/steam turbines to regulate rotating speed and overspeed protection. |
| 2 | Q: Is this module obsolete? A: Yes, production discontinued, only used as replacement spare parts for old turbine control systems. |
| 3 | Q: What signal does it accept? A: It receives speed pulse signals from magnetic pickup sensors. |