The Woodward 9905-068, also cataloged as the 9905-068 TMR Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for absolute overspeed protection within ProTech-GII Overspeed Protection platforms.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 9905-068 (Revision N) |
| Brand | Woodward |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 3.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 28.5 cm x 11.4 cm x 24.8 cm |
| Operating Temp | -20 to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Nominal 24 VDC (Accepts 18-32 VDC redundant supply inputs) |
| Control Architecture | Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) |
| Trip Execution Logic | Energize-to-Trip (ETT) configuration |
| Voting Logic | Hardware-based 2-out-of-3 (2oo3) execution |
| Response Time | < 12 ms total hardware trip execution path |
| Speed Inputs | 3 independent channels (Supports passive MPU, active, or Hall-effect sensors) |
| Relay Outputs | Redundant Form-A and Form-C safety relays |
| Serial/Network Interfaces | Modbus RTU (RS-485) and Modbus TCP (Ethernet) ports |
| Diagnostic Interlocking | Continuous microcode health monitoring and real-time event logging |
The Woodward 9905-068 implements precise actuator loop feedback response parameters to maintain exact governor tracking across changing load gradients. The internal processing network utilizes specialized tracking matrices to achieve harmonic distortion suppression, preventing magnetic pickup sensor noise or electrical tooth ripples from causing signal jitter on the high-speed input lines. The module correlates raw turbine speed inputs directly with field-oriented vector control data paths, allowing the 2oo3 internal CPU matrix to execute shutdown commands within 12 ms whenever the preset velocity boundaries are breached.
Q: How does the Energize-to-Trip (ETT) relay logic operate during a complete loss of the 24 VDC input power rails? A: In an ETT framework, the internal safety relays remain unpowered during normal operation and require positive electrical execution to initiate a shutdown. A complete loss of external power prevents the relays from energizing, thereby prioritizing process continuity over an automatic drop-out trip during power disruptions.
Q: Can an individual speed input sensor be disconnected or serviced while the overspeed module is running live process control loops? A: Yes. Because the module utilizes a hardware-based 2-out-of-3 (2oo3) voting matrix across three independent CPUs, a technician can isolate and service a single magnetic pickup input without tripping the system or interrupting active machinery protection monitoring.
Q: What are the specific terminal assignment criteria when routing mixed active and passive speed sensors to the MPU board inputs? A: Each of the three speed channels must be wired to its matching terminal block cluster. Passive magnetic pickups require no external biasing, whereas active or Hall-effect sensors must draw voltage from the regulated 24 VDC power terminals on the module backplane layout.
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