Woodward DPC (P/N 5417-557 / P/N 8445-1024 / P/N 8445-1026) Direct Configuration Cable

The Direct Configuration Cable (DPC) is used to connect a Woodward control

or protection unit, which supports DPC connectivity with a PC or Laptop for

configuration and monitoring purposes.

Usage of the DPC

The connection cable delivered with the DPC must be used between DPC and

the Woodward unit to ensure proper functionality of the unit.

An extension or utilization of different cable types for the connection between

Woodward unit and DPC may result a malfunction of the unit.

This may possibly result in damage to components of the system.

If an extension of the data connection line is required, only the serial cable

(RS-232) between DPC and PC or Laptop may be extended. It is recommended

to use an industry standard cable for this.

For a continuous operation (only possible with units, for which a continuous

operation is explicitly stated in the manual) with the direct configuration cable

DPC (e.g. remote control of the easYgen), it is required to use a DPC with P/N

8445-1024 / P/N 8445-1026 (all revisions) or P/N 5417-557 (Rev. F or higher).

When using an earlier DPC version, problems may occur in continuous operation.

It is recommended to use an industry standard serial (RS-232) cable to connect

the DPC with the PC or Laptop for continuous operation.

The shield connector (6.3mm tab connector) at the DPC (only P/N 8445-1024

/P/N 8445-1026 (all revisions) or P/N 5417-557 (Rev. F or higher)) must be

connected to ground.