Description
The 5466-258 is a simplex discrete input/output module with Ethernet communication capabilities produced by Woodward, widely applied in industrial automation and control system fields.
I. Product Overview
- Model: 5466-258
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Product Type: Simplex discrete input/output module (with Ethernet communication capabilities)
- Series: Part of the Woodward 5400 series modules
II. Functional Features
- Discrete Input/Output Functions:
- Supports 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs.
- Input voltage range: 24V DC
- Output voltage range: 24V DC
- Input current: 2A
- Output current: 2A

WOODWARD 5466-258 SIMPLEX DISCRETE I/O MODULE
- Ethernet Communication Functions:
- Provides a 10/100 Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface.
- Natively supports Modbus TCP/IP and Woodward’s proprietary protocols (such as Woodward NetCon).
- Supports an RJ-45 interface with LED indicators for easy network status monitoring.
- Serves as the “official Ethernet outlet” in Woodward MicroNet™ TMR (Triple Modular Redundant) control systems, offering high-availability network communication.
- Protection Functions:
- Overvoltage protection
- Overcurrent protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Other Characteristics:
- Compact size, easy installation.
- High efficiency and reliability, stable performance.
- Suitable for various industrial environments.
- Supports hot-swapping for convenient online maintenance and replacement.
- Provides comprehensive diagnostic functions, allowing remote configuration and diagnostics via ToolKit™ software.
III. Technical Specifications
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C (some sources mention -20°C to +70°C, which may vary depending on the specific application or configuration)
- Storage Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
- Humidity Range: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
- Dimensions: Approximately 100mm x 60mm x 25mm (specific dimensions may vary depending on the product version or configuration)
- Weight: Approximately 150g (specific weight may vary depending on the product version or configuration)
- Certification Standards: CE, UL 61010-1, IEC 61326, IEC 61508 SIL3 (as a component of TMR systems)
IV. Application Scenarios
- Industrial Control Systems: Used for processing digital input and output signals to achieve equipment status monitoring and control.
- Automation Instrumentation: Works with various sensors and actuators to achieve automation control.
- CNC Machine Tools: Used for digital signal processing and control in machine tools.
- Mechanical Packaging: Implements digital signal input and output control in packaging machinery.
- Textile Printing and Dyeing: Used for automation control in textile machinery.
- Food and Beverage: Achieves digital signal control and monitoring on food and beverage production lines.
- Environmental Monitoring: Used for digital signal processing in environmental monitoring equipment.
- Other Industrial Fields: Such as chemicals, petroleum, electronics, aerospace, electrical, and other fields involving simplex and redundant systems.
V. Configuration and Usage
- Module Address Setting: The module address can be set according to application requirements to adapt to different control system architectures.
- Network Configuration: Supports static IP or DHCP configuration for easy network integration.
- Installation Method: Inserted into the dedicated communication slot of the MicroNet TMR controller or I/O framework, powered by the backplane bus.


