Overview

The Woodward 5415-858 Control Module provides advanced digital control for steam, gas, and diesel turbine systems. It ensures accurate speed regulation, load sharing, and synchronization across complex industrial environments. Its rugged design allows it to withstand harsh operating conditions, making it a trusted solution in power generation and heavy industry.

Additionally, the module integrates seamlessly with Woodward governors and automatic voltage regulators, enabling complete system automation. This allows operators to achieve smooth load transfers, adaptive speed sensing, and reliable fault logging without additional hardware.

Technical Data

Typical Applications

• Power Generation: Diesel or gas engine-driven generators requiring precise load distribution and speed control

• Turbine Systems: Steam, gas, and dual-fuel turbines with automatic synchronization and adaptive speed sensing

• Industrial Engines: Compressors, pumps, and expansion turbines with torque limiting and MAP restriction

• Marine Propulsion: Shipboard engines needing reliable load transfer and remote speed reference

• Utility Automation: Substations and distributed generation requiring robust communication and fault logging

FAQ

Q1: What industries benefit most from the 5415-858 module?

A1: It is widely used in power generation, oil and gas, marine, and heavy industrial automation.

Q2: Does the module support modern communication protocols?

A2: Yes. It includes RS-232, RS-422, redundant Ethernet, and optional Modbus® for enhanced interoperability.

Q3: How does it improve turbine performance?

A3: It offers automatic frequency, phase, and voltage matching, ensuring smooth synchronization and stable operation.

Q4: Can it handle both diesel and gas engines?

A4: Yes. It supports diesel, gas, and dual-fuel engine configurations.

Q5: What safety features are included?

A5: The module provides torque limiting, MAP restriction, adaptive speed sensing, and built-in fault logging for reliable system protection.