{"product_id":"5501-471-woodward-serial-i-o-module-with-led-display","title":"5501-471 Woodward | Serial I\/O Module with LED Display","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWoodward 5501-471 (5501471)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an intelligent Serial Input\/Output (SIO) module specifically engineered for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNetCon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrol platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt serves as a high-speed communication bridge for supervisory control in distributed turbine and engine management networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDriven by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e32-bit ARM Cortex processor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis module executes complex data translation between field devices and the main controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt supports multiple serial standards and Modbus protocols,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring seamless integration in power generation and marine propulsion systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecomplete with its signature 24-character alphanumeric LED matrix for instant local diagnostics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5501-471 (5501471)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodward NetCon Control Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-bit High-Performance ARM Cortex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC ±10% (Dual Redundant Inputs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports 1 \u0026amp; 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated RS-232 Interfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Ports 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfigurable RS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols Supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModbus RTU, Modbus ASCII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Inputs (24 VDC), 8 Relay Outputs (2 A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Channels (4–20 mA, ±0.1% Accuracy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-Character Alphanumeric LED Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMulti-Protocol Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 5501-471 eliminates the need for external protocol converters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePorts 3 and 4 allow software configuration between RS-232,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRS-422,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand RS-485,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eenabling direct connection to a wide variety of PLCs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHMIs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand smart field instruments via Modbus RTU or ASCII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDual-Redundant Power Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo prevent system failure during power fluctuations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe module accepts dual 24 VDC inputs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf the primary power rail fails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe secondary input maintains module operation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring continuous data flow in critical turbine safety applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eReal-Time Local Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe integrated 24-character LED matrix provides immediate visibility into system status and port activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis feature allows technicians to troubleshoot communication faults directly at the cabinet without connecting a laptop,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e significantly reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision Signal Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beyond serial data,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the module handles 4–20 mA analog signals with ±0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1% accuracy and manages 20 discrete I\/O points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This high-density I\/O integration reduces the number of separate modules required in the NetCon rack,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e saving space and cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Thermal Endurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for the high-heat environments of engine rooms and offshore platforms,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the 5501-471 operates reliably from –40 °C to +85 °C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The robust physical construction protects internal 32-bit electronics from vibration and thermal cycling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I configure the serial mode for Ports 3 and 4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou configure these ports through the Woodward NetCon software environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The module supports software-selectable jumpers for RS-232,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RS-422,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire) modes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing you to match the electrical requirements of your specific field devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the relay output ratings for the 5501-471?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe module features 8 relay outputs rated at 2 A each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These outputs are suitable for triggering external 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