| Name | Woodward Flex500 EGI / Flex500 Digital Control Platform |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Programmable digital control platform with optional integrated HMI. |
| Main Function | Prime-mover control, monitoring, actuator control, protection logic and plant interface. |
| Power Supply | LV models: 18-32 Vdc; HV models: 88-264 Vac and 90-150 Vdc. |
| Display / HMI | Optional front-panel HMI with 8-inch graphical display and keypad. |
| Speed Inputs | 2 MPU inputs and 2 proximity inputs with prox power. |
| Digital Inputs | 20 configurable contact inputs; expandable through distributed I/O. |
| Analog Inputs | 8 configurable 4-20 mA inputs; expandable through distributed I/O. |
| Actuator Outputs | 2 actuator outputs configurable as 4-20 mA or 20-200 mA. |
| Digital Outputs | 8 configurable relay outputs: 2 relays rated 24 Vdc @ 5 A and 6 relays rated 24 Vdc @ 2 A. |
| Analog Outputs | 6 programmable 4-20 mA outputs; expandable through distributed I/O. |
| Ethernet Communication | 4 Ethernet ports supporting Modbus TCP or OPC protocols. |
| Serial Communication | 1 Modbus serial port; RS-232 or RS-485 compatible; ASCII or RTU mode. |
| CAN Communication | 4 CAN ports supporting CANopen protocol. |
| I/O Expansion | Woodward RTCnet and / or LINKnet HT distributed I/O modules. |
| Programming / Service Tools | Woodward GAP programming environment, Control Assistant, AppManager and Remote View support. |
| Mounting | Front panel mount with HMI or rear / bulkhead mount without HMI. |
| Operating Temperature | With LCD/panel mount: -30°C to +70°C; without LCD/bulkhead mount: -40°C to +70°C. |
| DCS / SCADA Interface | Modbus TCP, OPC, serial Modbus or hardwired I/O connection. |