Description
Product Overview
The WOODWARD 9907-1106 is a high-performance motion control module designed for precision regulation of gas/steam turbine servomechanisms within industrial power generation and mechanical drive systems. As a core component of Woodward’s NetCon™ control platform, this module executes deterministic PID loops at 500 µs scan rates for critical actuators like fuel valves, inlet guide vanes, and steam bypass systems. The WOODWARD 9907-1106 features dual-redundant 1 Gbps Ethernet interfaces with IEEE 1588 PTPv2 time synchronization, enabling sub-millisecond coordination across distributed control architectures. Certified for SIL 2 applications per IEC 61508, it prevents hazardous overshoot during load transients while maintaining API 612/613 compliance for turbine auxiliaries. Housed in a rugged conduction-cooled chassis, this module withstands extreme vibration (5g @ 500 Hz) in offshore and desert installations.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Product Model | 9907-1106 |
Manufacturer | WOODWARD |
Type | Motion Control Module |
Processor | Dual-core PowerPC @ 1.2 GHz |
Control Execution | ≤500 µs deterministic loops |
Analog Inputs | 8x ±10V LVDT/RVDT (16-bit) |
Analog Outputs | 4x ±10V (20 mA) |
Digital I/O | 16x opto-isolated |
Communication | Dual 1 Gbps Ethernet (Modbus TCP, OPC UA) |
Redundancy | 1:1 hot standby support |
Safety Certification | IEC 61508 SIL 2, ISO 13849 PLd |
Power Supply | 24 VDC ±10% (redundant inputs) |
Operating Temp | -40°C to +85°C |
Enclosure | Conduction-cooled aluminum |
Vibration Resistance | 5g @ 10–500 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6) |
Key Features & Advantages
Dynamic Motion Control:
- Adaptive gain tuning for nonlinear actuators via Woodward’s MotionTune™ software
- Hardware-enforced stroke limiting (0-100% configurable)
- Seamless transition between manual/auto modes
Network Integration:
- IEEE 1588 Grandmaster clock synchronization (<500 ns accuracy)
- Encrypted OPC UA pub/sub for control-to-DCS data exchange
- Real-time health monitoring of servovalves via current feedback
Diagnostic Capabilities:
- Stick-slip detection with predictive friction alerts
- Coil impedance trending for solenoid failure prediction
- Auto-calibration during startup (zero/span compensation)
Safety Integration:
- Triple-redundant watchdog timers with cross-channel validation
- SIL 2-compliant position feedback validation
Application Areas
- Combined Cycle Plants: Gas turbine fuel skid control during fast start-ups (<15 min)
- Compressor Stations: Anti-surve control for centrifugal compressors in pipeline networks
- Marine Propulsion: Steam turbine bypass valve sequencing on LNG carriers
- Cogeneration: Extraction control for district heating turbines
- Steel Mills: Blast furnace gas turbine load rejection management
- Geothermal Plants: Flash steam valve positioning in corrosive environments
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