Woodward 5437-484 Integrated Throttle Body

The Woodward 5437-484 Integrated Throttle Body is an advanced, high-performance actuator designed to precisely control the intake air flow in industrial engines and turbines. By optimizing air/fuel mixtures, the throttle body enhances fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. With integrated sensors and actuators, this unit ensures reliable and real-time monitoring, making it essential for applications requiring precise air intake control, such as gas turbines and engine systems.

Key Benefits:

• Optimized Performance: Controls the intake air flow for optimal combustion, improving fuel efficiency and engine performance.
• Precise Air/Fuel Ratio: Ensures an accurate and consistent air/fuel mixture, enhancing engine efficiency and reducing harmful emissions.
• Durability: Designed for operation in extreme environmental conditions, suitable for harsh industrial environments like power generation and turbine control.
• Seamless Integration: Easily integrates into existing control systems, providing real-time data and feedback for continuous monitoring.

Technical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

• Power Supply Voltage:

  • Nominal: 24V DC
  • Operating Range: +18V to +32V DC

• Current Consumption:

  • Maximum: 200 mA at 24V DC
  • Typical: 100-150 mA depending on load

• Input Signal:

  • 4-20 mA (standard analog input signal)
  • PWM (Pulse Width Modulation, 0-100% duty cycle for control signal)

• Output Signal:

  • Analog output: 4-20 mA (for feedback control)
  • PWM output: 0-100% for actuators or control devices

• Signal Range:

  • 0-10V or 4-20 mA (depending on configuration)

• Signal Conditioning:

  • Built-in Amplification: to boost weak analog signals
  • Filtering: for noise reduction and signal clarity
  • Linearization: for converting non-linear input signals into linear output

• Isolation:

  • Galvanic isolation between input/output circuits:
    • Isolation Voltage: 500 VDC (to minimize noise and prevent ground loop interference)

• Signal Resolution:

  • 12-bit ADC/DAC conversion for high-precision signal processing

Mechanical Specifications

• Housing Material:

  • Aluminum alloy with corrosion-resistant coating for outdoor or industrial use
  • Suitable for rugged environments, resistant to wear and corrosion

• Mounting:

  • Flanged mounting (commonly used in turbine and engine intake manifolds)
  • DIN rail mounting compatibility for industrial cabinets

• Connector Type:

  • 37-pin connector for field wiring (industrial-standard for easy connection)

• Vibration Resistance:

  • 5 g at 10-150 Hz (typical for turbine and engine applications)

• Connector Pinout:

  • Includes pins for Power, Control Input, Feedback Output, and Signal Processing

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature Range:

  • -40°C to +85°C
  • Suitable for both high and low-temperature environments

• Storage Temperature Range:

  • -40°C to +100°C
  • Ideal for long-term storage and transport in extreme conditions

• Humidity:

  • 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
  • Suitable for environments with varying moisture levels without performance degradation

• Shock Resistance:

  • High-impact shock tolerance, built to withstand shocks up to 15g in all directions

• Ingress Protection:

  • IP65 rating (dust-tight and protected against water jets), ideal for industrial applications exposed to harsh conditions

Processing Specifications

• Signal Processing:

  • 12-bit resolution ADC/DAC conversion
  • Real-time analog-to-digital conversion for accurate monitoring and control

• Control Feedback:

  • Linear position feedback for precise air/fuel mixture control in turbine and engine systems
  • Position Feedback Range: 0-100% of throttle range

• Control Signal Range:

  • 4-20 mA (standard analog control)
  • PWM (pulse width modulation) for precise actuator control

Communication Interfaces

• Communication Protocols:
  • CAN Bus: Supports CANopen or J1939 protocols for engine control integration
  • Modbus RTU: Industrial serial communication protocol for PLC and SCADA systems
  • Fieldbus Protocol: Supports high-speed communication networks in larger, more complex systems
• Protocol Features:
  • CANopen or J1939 for real-time data exchange and control
  • Modbus RTU for reliable communication with controllers and industrial systems

Diagnostics

• LED Indicators:

  • Green: Power indicator
  • Yellow: Channel status (on when output is energized)
  • Red: Fault indication (on when there is an issue with input or output)

• Fault Detection:

  • Open circuit detection
  • Short circuit detection
  • Signal range monitoring to ensure valid feedback and input/output ranges

• Self-Diagnostics:

  • Continuous internal monitoring of system health, including checking for signal integrity, power fluctuations, and communication errors

Compliance and Certifications

• Safety Compliance:
  • CE Certified for European markets
  • UL Listed for North America
• EMC Compliance:
  • IEC 61000-6-2 for immunity in industrial environments
  • IEC 61000-6-4 for emissions in industrial settings
• Environmental Compliance:
  • RoHS Compliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
  • ATEX, CSA, IECEx for use in hazardous locations (when applicable)

Additional Specifications

• Control Signal Range:

  • 4-20 mA or PWM, ensuring compatibility with modern control systems and easy integration

• Operating Voltage:

  • 24V DC with a tolerance range of +18V to +32V DC for stable operation across various industrial power supplies