
Manual 35018V1
505XT Digital Control System for Steam Turbines
Woodward
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Protective Earth Grounding of the 505XT is required to be connected to the PE terminal.
A switch or circuit breaker shall be included in the building installation that is in close proximity to the
equipment and within easy reach of the operator. The switch or circuit breaker shall be clearly marked as
the disconnecting device for the equipment. The switch or circuit breaker shall not interrupt the Protective
Earth (PE) conductor.
Hazardous Locations
Wiring must be in accordance with Zone 2 wiring methods and in accordance with the authority having
final jurisdiction.
The Real Time Clock Battery located on the CPU board is not to be recharged and is not user
replaceable. Contact a Woodward Authorized Service Center if a replacement service is needed.
The Low Voltage ATEX 505XT is suitable for use in Class I, Div 2, Gas Groups A, B, C and D &
European Zone 2, Group IIC environments.
This equipment must be installed in an area or enclosure providing adequate protection against high
impact. (7 Joules) The control is rated for 2 Joules impact.
ATEX/IECEx locations require that the 505XT Control be installed in a cabinet or enclosure coded Ex nA
or Ex e that provides a minimum IP54 ingress protection for the rear of the control per IEC 60529. The
front bezel, keypad and display have been tested and are rated IP54 while the rear of the control is rated
IP20 due to the ventilation slots required for heat dissipation. The installer shall ensure that the maximum
surrounding air temperature in the enclosure does not exceed the rated temperature of +70
˚
C.
Transient Protection for the 505XT is to be provided externally by the end user at the supply terminals of
the control. The transient protection device is to be set at a level not exceeding 140% of the peak rated
voltage (36Vdc).
Explosion Hazard
For ATEX/IECEx installation compliance, the input voltage shall be
limited to 36 Vdc. When an external power supply is selected to
supply the Control, it shall be IECEx approved for Class 1, Division 2
Applications.
Explosion Hazard
Due to the Hazardous Location Listings associated with this product,
proper wire type and wiring practices are critical to the operation.
Explosion Hazard
ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENT—
ATEX/IECEx Zone 2, Category 3G applications require the final
installation location provide a minimum IP-54 ingress protection
enclosure against dust and water per IEC 60529. The enclosure must
be coded Ex nA or Ex e.
Explosion Hazard
Do not remove covers or connect/disconnect electrical connectors
unless power has been switched off and the area is known to be non-
hazardous.