{"product_id":"5501-429-woodward-actuator-controller-module","title":"5501-429 Woodward Actuator Controller Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5501-429\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-precision dual-channel actuator interface module developed by Woodward, Inc. for use within\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetcon control architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module provides current-driven control signals for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epneumatic and hydromechanical actuators\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling precise throttle and valve positioning in turbine and engine control systems. Each channel operates independently, allowing flexible control strategies such as dual-valve or redundant actuator configurations within a single control rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for industrial environments, the module delivers high response fidelity in feedback control loops and is built to withstand high vibration, thermal stress, and electrical noise typically found in power generation and mechanical drive systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5501-429\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-channel actuator control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodward Netcon systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActuator Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePneumatic and hydromechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 independent configurable channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePC board add-on module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeedback Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLVDT \/ RVDT closed-loop positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density Netcon connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.98 kg \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.25 × 9.75 × 1.00 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustrial high-ambient temperature components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam turbine governor control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas engine fuel and throttle management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-valve control architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial mechanical drive automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan both channels control different actuator types?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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