Configured for primary energy distribution in MicroNet Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) control platforms, the Woodward 5501-381 (5501-381 Rev G Power Supply) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 5501-381 (Revision G) |
| Brand | Woodward |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 750 g (1.65 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard MicroNet TMR power slot footprint |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +60 deg C (Storage range: -40 to +85 deg C) |
| Power Consumption | Maximum Input Power: 1250 VA |
| Input Voltage | 220 VAC Nominal (180-264 VAC Range) |
| Input Frequency Range | 47-63 Hz |
| Input Current | 6.7 A Maximum |
| Holdup Time Duration | 1 cycle (Approx. 16.7-20 ms) @ 220 VAC |
| Fault Protection Circuit | Integrated circuit breaker and 10 A time-delay fuse |
| Diagnostic Array | Front-panel LEDs: Input Fault, Power Supply Fault, Overtemp, System OK |
| Configuration Strategy | Parallel load sharing with Hot-Swap capability |
The Woodward 5501-381 integrates heavy-duty holdup capacitor arrays to sustain a 16.7-20 ms power-fail ride-through envelope, keeping TMR processor voltages stable during brief utility grid dropouts. The internal switching architecture utilizes automated harmonic distortion suppression parameters to eliminate line-borne noise before it can introduce jitter into adjacent turbine speed tracking or actuator loop feedback response paths. When paired in a parallel redundancy chassis layout, the module executes active load-sharing functions, balancing output currents evenly while keeping thermal profiles low across the internal components.
Q: How does the Hot-Swap feature function during a live module extraction inside a running TMR chassis?
A: The 5501-381 is fully isolated for live extraction and insertion when operating in a parallel redundant setup. Internal blocking diodes prevent current backfeeding, allowing a technician to swap out a faulted power card without disrupting the 24 VDC logic backplane or dropping active governor control loops.
Q: What protective actions execute automatically when internal temperatures cross the design threshold?
A: If the module climbs past its internal thermal operating limits, the onboard diagnostics trip the Overtemp LED and flag a system fault bit across the communication bus. If temperatures continue to rise, the over-temperature circuit cuts output current to protect the internal conversion stages from thermal runaway.
Q: How do the integrated 10 A time-delay fuse and circuit breaker handle input current surges?
A: The internal breaker manages short-duration circuit overloads and allows for manual resets, while the 10 A time-delay fuse operates as a secondary backup. This dual-layer layout allows normal, transient inrush currents to pass during startup but clears the AC input line immediately if a sustained short circuit occurs.
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