The Woodward 9907-028, also cataloged as the 9907-028 Speed Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for prime mover frequency matching and phase locking within Woodward 2301A and Caterpillar 144-5572 network architectures.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 9907-028 (Caterpillar Cross-Ref: 144-5572) |
| Brand | Woodward |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 1.71 kg |
| Dimensions | 387 mm x 181 mm x 64 mm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 115/230 VAC (Field selectable, 50/60 Hz) |
| Control Mode | Reverse-Acting (Signal output inversely proportional to speed error) |
| Speed Sensing Input | Magnetic Pickup (MPU) or Variable Reluctance Sensor (VRS) |
| Speed Range | Adjustable up to 40,000 RPM |
| Response Time | < 2 ms for a 90% step change in load or speed |
| Signal Accuracy | +-0.1% of actual reading |
| Analog Output | 4-20 mA (Isolating) |
| Digital Communication | RS-485 Modbus protocol |
| Safety Rating | SIL 3 Certified according to IEC 61508 |
| Vibration Resistance | Rated for 20g (per IEC 60068-2-6) |
The Woodward 9907-028 integrates specific internal thermal heat sink dissipation profiles to stabilize the internal reverse-proportional fuel logic circuits during extended high-temperature operations. The control module executes a rapid actuator loop feedback response, resolving 90% step changes in load or speed within a 2 ms window. By adjusting the physical internal circuitry parameters, the controller ensures that the isolated 4-20 mA driver output decreases proportionally as speed error deviates upward, enforcing deterministic speed control behavior over a total speed range extending up to 40,000 RPM via the magnetic pickup interface.
Q: What are the electrical isolation and safety parameters concerning backplane and switching current?
A: The module maintains distinct galvanic isolation for its 4-20 mA output channel and satisfies IEC 61508 standards for SIL 3 functional safety loops. Current draw varies based on whether the 115 VAC or 230 VAC terminal link is jumped, requiring proper external overcurrent fusing to prevent internal logic disruptions during transient grid shifts.
Q: How is the hardware power configuration shifted between 115 VAC and 230 VAC?
A: Input voltage selection is determined purely via physical terminal jumper wiring combinations on the termination block. The user must configure the terminal links prior to energizing the module to prevent overvoltage damage to the internal transformer circuit.
Q: Can the 9907-028 execute automatic load sharing functions without an external processing unit?
A: Yes, the integrated SPM-A synchronizer core includes active hardware circuits designed to handle frequency matching, phase locking, and proportional load sharing directly when linked in parallel across multiple generator networks.
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