Woodward 5461-644 Analog Output Module 4-20mA USA Original

Product Overview

The 5461-644 (Model: 5461-644) is a high-precision analog output module engineered by Woodward in the USA for mission-critical industrial control and automation. This module serves as a primary interface within legacy Woodward Distributed Control System (DCS) architectures, converting digital control logic into proportional 4–20 mA current or 0–10 VDC voltage signals.

This hardware is essential for driving field-side devices such as proportional fuel valves, hydraulic actuators, and variable speed motor drives that require stable analog modulation for process regulation. The 5461-644 (Part Number: 5461-644) is designed to maintain signal fidelity in electrically noisy environments, ensuring deterministic response times in turbine governing and power generation applications.

Detailed Technical Specifications

The 5461-644 provides reliable signal conditioning with the following technical parameters:

• Manufacturer: Woodward (USA)

• Model Number: 5461-644

• Product Type: 4-20mA Current / 0-10VDC Analog Output Module

• Output Signal Types: Dual support for Current (4–20 mA) and Voltage (0–10 VDC)

• Supply Voltage Range: 12 – 48 VDC (Flexible industrial DC input)

• Output Resolution: ~0.1% of full scale (High-fidelity signal discrimination)

• Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale (Typical)

• Load Capability: Optimized for up to ~250 Ω for current loop stability

• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (Extended industrial range)

• Mounting: Rack-mounted card design for legacy DCS I/O chassis

• Dimensions: 20.3 cm x 2.5 cm x 22.9 cm

• Net Weight: 0.3 kg (Shipping weight 1.0 kg with factory packaging)

• Environmental Protection: IP20 rated for cabinet-mounted industrial use

• Country of Origin: USA

Industrial Application Scenarios

The 5461-644 (Part Number: 5461-644) is widely utilized in the following sectors:

• Turbine Control Systems: Modulating fuel flow and air intake via proportional valve positioning.

• Generator Set Management: Interfacing with voltage regulators and governor actuators for frequency stabilization.

• Process Plant Automation: Precise control of variable frequency drives (VFD) and process control loops.

• Hydraulic Control: Driving solenoid-operated actuators in high-pressure fluid systems.