Woodward 5453-278 12-Slot MicroNet Chassis

Description

The Woodward 5453-278 is a 12-slot MicroNet chassis designed to house I/O and transceiver modules for industrial control systems. It provides a modular and expandable platform for legacy applications, supporting one XCVR or RTN module and up to eleven I/O modules. The chassis includes two power supply positions, each occupying three slots, and is intended for retrofit use rather than new installations. It features forced-air cooling with integrated fans and requires blanking plates for any unused slots to maintain airflow integrity.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 5453-278

• Type: MicroNet 12 Slot Chassis

• I/O and XCVR Slots: 12 total (1 XCVR/RTN + 11 I/O modules)

• Power Supply Slots: 2 (each occupies 3 chassis slots)

• Effective Chassis Width: 18 slots (with power supplies installed)

• Cooling: Forced air with integrated fans and temperature switch

• Mounting: Rack-mounted design

• Material: Industrial-grade metal chassis

• Dimensions: 19.00 × 13.50 × 14.50 inches (482.6 × 342.9 × 368.3 mm)

• Weight: 25.05 lbs (11.37 kg)

• Environmental Rating: Suitable for harsh industrial environments

• Bus Standard: VME (VERSAmodule Eurocard)