SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number: 5500-559
Manufacturer: Woodward
Function: Buffer Board
Repair: 3-7 Day
Product type: Module
Availability: In Stock
Country of Manufacture: United States (USA)
Functional Description
5500-559 is a Buffer Board developed by Woodward. This buffer board is designed to interface with control systems, acting as an intermediary module to manage and stabilize signal transmission between various system components. It ensures seamless data flow, high reliability, and optimal system performance.
Product Attributes
- Signal Stabilization: The primary function of the Buffer Board is to stabilize signals between connected modules. It buffers incoming and outgoing signals, ensuring that data integrity is maintained during transmission. This feature is particularly valuable in systems prone to signal degradation or noise.
- Compatibility: The buffer board is compatible with a wide range of Woodward control systems and modules, making it a versatile addition to industrial setups. It can seamlessly integrate with existing systems without requiring significant modifications, ensuring minimal downtime during installation.
- High-Quality Design: The Buffer Board is constructed using premium materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. Its robust design ensures durability and reliable performance, even in harsh industrial environments. It is engineered to withstand temperature variations, vibrations, and other environmental challenges.
- Precision Data Handling: This board is designed to manage data transfer with high precision, ensuring accurate and consistent performance. Its ability to buffer signals reduces the risk of data loss, distortion, or errors, which is critical for systems requiring exact control and monitoring.
- Compact Form Factor: The compact design of the Board allows for easy integration into systems with space constraints. It is engineered to fit efficiently within control panels, making it ideal for applications where space optimization is crucial.
System Features
- The platform is optimized for rapid and precise control, making it ideal for systems that require fast response times and high accuracy.
- It efficiently manages sequential operations in complex systems, ensuring smooth and logical workflows.
- MicroNet handles auxiliary processes seamlessly, providing comprehensive control over all connected subsystems.
- Designed to monitor and mitigate surges, the platform prevents damage and enhances the longevity of equipment.
- With real-time monitoring and robust alarming features, it promptly identifies and reports irregularities, minimizing downtime and preventing potential hazards.
- The platform integrates station-wide controls, offering centralized management and streamlined operations.
- The MicroNet platform is available in the following configurations to suit diverse operational needs:
- A single control path is used, ideal for applications requiring basic control functionality.
- Provides an additional control path for enhanced reliability and system uptime, suitable for critical operations.
- Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Configuration offers the highest level of reliability and fault tolerance by employing three independent control paths, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in the event of a component failure. This document focuses exclusively on TMR-based control configurations.�
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5500-559?
It is Buffer Board developed by Woodward.
Does the platform support tools for the VxWorks Operating System?
Yes, for information on using VxWorks Operating System tools with the TMR5200 CPU module, refer to the VxWorks Tools Manual 26336.
What makes the TMR configuration unique?
The TMR (Triple Modular Redundant) configuration provides exceptional fault tolerance by employing three independent control paths. This ensures uninterrupted operations, even in the event of a failure in one of the paths.
Is the platform customizable for specific applications?
Yes, the MicroNet platform offers flexibility and scalability, allowing it to be tailored to the specific needs of different applications.
