
Manual 35018V1
505XT Digital Control System for Steam Turbines
Woodward
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Chapter 1.
General Information
Introduction
This manual describes the Woodward 505XT Digital Governor for all types of steam turbines, including:
Single Valve or split-range actuators turbines
Controlled Extraction or Admission turbines (2 Control valves)
Controlled Extraction and Admission turbines (2 Control valves)
The option charts below shows the part numbers and the differences between the models. Volume 1 of
this manual describes the control, provides installation instructions, defines hardware specifications, and
explains the configuration (programming) and operating procedures. Volume 2 includes notes on applying
the control to specific applications and Service mode information. This manual does not contain
instructions for the operation of the complete turbine system. For turbine or plant operating instructions,
contact the plant-equipment manufacturer.
Part Number Options
Part Number Power
8200-1310
LVDC (18–36 Vdc) Standard Compliance
8200-1311
AC/DC (88–264 Vac or 90–150 Vdc) Standard Compliance
8200-1312
Marine/ATEX Compliance LVDC (18–36 Vdc)
Terminology
505
Refers to the overall Woodward Product family / hardware platform
505XT Refers specifically to the Control/GUI application software features described in this manual –
identified on unit p/n label and logo on Home screen
General Installation and Operating Notes and Warnings
Peripheral equipment must be suitable for the location in which it is used.
For the Marine Type approved version, the field wiring must be installed with an additional shield layer
which is grounded to the enclosure. The additional shielding is beyond the standard shielding described
elsewhere in the manual, and it may be made from solid or flexible metal conduit, armored cabling, or a
cable with an overall shield.
Note:
For additional installation and operating information, see the Regulatory Compliance section of
this manual.
Controller Overview
General Description
The 505XT is field programmable which allows a single design to be used in many different control
applications and reduces both cost and delivery time. It uses a built in graphical user interface (GUI) with
multi-lingual menu driven screens to instruct site engineers on configuring the control to a specific
generator or mechanical drive application. The 505XT can be configured to operate as a stand-alone unit
or in conjunction with a plant’s Distributed Control System.