{"product_id":"woodward-5501-432-actuator-control-module","title":"Woodward 5501-432 Actuator Control Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodward 5501-432\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e5501-432\u003c\/strong\u003e Actuator Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for dual-channel proportional position management within MicroNet control chassis platforms. Configured to interface directly with integrating or proportional, hydromechanical or pneumatic actuators, the unit processes position inputs to calculate closed-loop correction metrics and output localized mechanical drive currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5501-432\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States (USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard MicroNet slot module weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard MicroNet chassis card dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 deg C typical cabinet operating range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSourced via internal subrack connection nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 independent channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeedback Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 or 2 per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Specification Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroNet low-density discrete gray cable \/ black digital cable options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicroNet Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActuator Loop Feedback Response and Diagnostic Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5501-432 regulates driver current loops to manage actuator loop feedback response parameters, stabilizing mechanical displacement variables through continuous comparisons with incoming reference states. The module supports up to two hardware position feedback tracking devices per channel, reading independent sensors to build sub-millisecond tracking loops that avoid mechanical deadbands or transient hunting behaviors. Onboard tracking arrays continuously scan the active loop parameters, streaming fault indicators, open-circuit alerts, and coil resistance alarms straight to the central diagnostic registers to catch physical loop failures before they cause an automatic processor shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the 5501-432 handle a sudden failure or drop in the primary position feedback device signal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: If an active position feedback tracking loop goes open or falls outside configured boundary ranges, the internal tracking register logs a device alarm code. Depending on software settings, it either switches instantly to the secondary feedback device or sets the output channel current to a pre-defined fail-safe position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the 5501-432 module be unseated from the backplane without loosening the front plate screws?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The card frame is anchored to the motherboard through fixed upper and lower screws. 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