Woodward Flex500 – Front Panel Mount, LVDC, OCP (8200-1343)

The Flex500 control system represents a new

generation of turbine and engine control. This

controller is based on a standard industrial

hardware platform that offers robust, low-cost

control for a wide variety of turbine, engine, and

compressor applications. The platform’s real-time

operating system and dedicated inputs and outputs

provide deterministic performance for key prime

mover-control functionality.  The control is available

in both Front Panel Mount (with integrated HMI)

and Rear Panel Mount versions and may be

configured for either Simplex or Dual-Redundant

applications.

Designed to function as a distributed control

system, Woodward-based RTCnet™ and/or

LINKnet HT™ distributed I/O modules can be

used in conjunction with this platform to expand

the number and type of input and output signals

as required by the specific application.

Ethernet, serial and CAN communication ports,

and the related Modbus® * TCP/IP and CANopen

protocols also make this platform ideal for functioning as part of an overall plant

distributed control system (DCS) or as a standalone controller. Four Ethernet ports

and four CAN ports allow for the network flexibility and redundancy necessary for

today’s critical control system architectures. The Flex500 controller is a custom-

programmed hardware platform designed specifically for prime-mover-control

applications such as:

• Gas turbines

• Compressor control and protection

• Gas and diesel engines

• Steam turbines

Hydro turbines

All controller inputs, outputs, and statuses can be monitored, and all start/stop or

enable/disable commands can be given, through industry-standard Modbus TCP or

OPC protocols. The Flex500 platform uses SNTP (synchronized network time

protocol) over Ethernet to allow users to synchronize its real-time clock to a plant

distributed control system.

* Modbus is a trademark of Schneider Automation Inc.

Optionally users can apply two Flex500 controllers in a dual-redundant configuration

for critical applications requiring high availability, up-time, and on-line programming

changes. For these applications Woodward offers an optional dual-redundant field

termination module kit, which is designed to manage I/O signal marshalling between

the two Flex500 controllers as well as allow for easy installation and controller

replacement.

The Flex500 control is packaged in an industrial hardened enclosure designed to be mounted on the front panel

(with HMI) or on a rear bulkhead/panel without the HMI.  The unit can be mounted in a plant control room or in a

cabinet next to the turbine/engine.  HMI models include an 8-inch (20 cm) graphical front panel screen and

keypad. Either version can be mounted within an Ordinary Location or Div2/Zone-2 Hazardous Location

environment.

The control’s optional front panel serves as both an engineering station and operator control panel (OCP). This

user-friendly front panel allows plant operators to easily start/stop the turbine and enable/disable any control

mode, as well as enabling engineers to access and service the unit as required. Password security is used to

protect access to all unit operation and service modes. The optional 8-inch graphical display allows operators to

view actual and setpoint values from the same screen, simplifying operation. The same screens can be used on a

networked PC in the control room or maintenance office using Woodward’s Remote View application.

Flex500 – Front Panel Mount, LVDC, OCP

8200-1343

Flex500 – Front Panel Mount, HVAC/DC, OCP

8200-1344

Flex500 – Front Panel Mount, LVDC, Zone-2. OCP

8200-1345

Flex500 – Back Panel Mount, LVDC

8200-1353

Flex500 – Back Panel Mount, HVAC/DC

8200-1354

Flex500 – Back Panel Mount, LVDC, Zone-2

*Documentation: Product Spec: 03433. Manual: 26838

8200-1355

Auxiliaries

CSM - 505XT Core Source License

8447-5006

CSM - Vertex Core Source License (core software licenses allow CSMs to

program and run on a Flex500 controller)

8447-5008

LinkNet-HT and RTCNet modules