WOODWARD 5403-978
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Product Brief Introduction
WOODWARD 5403-978 is a high-performance advanced digital control and I/O module for prime mover and industrial automation systems, widely used in steam turbines, gas turbines, generator sets and engine-driven equipment in power, oil & gas and petrochemical industries. As a core expansion unit of Woodward’s control family, it integrates high-speed logic processing, rich discrete I/O and multi-protocol communication, enabling seamless integration with Woodward 505/505E/Atlas controllers and DCS systems. With rugged industrial design, wide temperature tolerance and strong EMC performance, it delivers reliable control and monitoring under harsh field conditions.
General Description
The WOODWARD 5403-978 is a microprocessor-based programmable I/O and control module designed to extend and enhance prime mover control systems. It features a high-speed CPU, 64 MB memory, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs, providing flexible signal acquisition, logic interlock and drive control for industrial turbines and gensets. The module supports Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP and PROFIBUS DP protocols for easy connection to host systems and other Woodward devices. It operates on 24 VDC power, offers a wide temperature range of -10 °C to +60 °C, and adopts a compact panel-mount enclosure with high shock and vibration resistance. It is ideal for both new installations and system retrofits requiring reliable, high-density I/O expansion and logic control.
Main Features
Advanced control module with 16DI / 16DO and 64 MB high-speed memory
Multi-protocol communication: Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS DP
Seamless compatibility with Woodward 505/505E/Atlas turbine controllers
24 VDC ±10% power supply; wide operating temperature: -10 °C ~ +60 °C
Compact panel-mount design for easy installation and maintenance
Industrial-grade EMC, shock and vibration resistance for harsh environments
Supports logic programming, safety interlock, fault monitoring and alarm functions
High reliability with long service life and low maintenance costs
Technical Parameters
Model: 5403-978
Type: Advanced Digital Control / I/O Module
Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10%
Digital Inputs: 16 channels
Digital Outputs: 16 channels
Memory: 64 MB
Communication Protocols: Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS DP
Operating Temperature: -10 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
Dimensions: 120 × 80 × 30 mm
Weight: Approx. 1.0 kg
Installation: Cabinet panel mount
Certifications: CE, RoHS compliant
Application Scope
It is mainly used as an I/O expansion and logic control module for steam turbines, gas turbines, generator sets and industrial engines in electric power, petroleum, chemical and mining industries. It performs signal acquisition, safety interlock, fault diagnosis and remote monitoring, and can be integrated with Woodward governors and DCS to form a complete prime mover control system for both new projects and system upgrades。
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