Description
Woodward 5417-173 | MicroNet High-Density Analog/Discrete Cable | 10 ft UL
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Woodward |
| Part Number | 5417-173 |
| Product Family | MicroNet |
| Component Type | Cable assembly |
| Signal Category | High-density analog/discrete |
| Cable Designation | GRA |
| Length | 10 ft |
| Approx. Metric Length | 3.05 m |
| Color | Gray |
| UL Designation | UL |
| Primary Role | MicroNet I/O interconnection |
| Active Electronics | None |
The 10-foot length and high-density analog/discrete GRA designation are directly documented by Woodward. Woodward’s 505DE documentation also lists two 5417-173 cables together with 5441-693 HD Discrete I/O FTMs and 5466-1158 Simplex 48/24 HDDIO-2 modules, showing its role within a high-density I/O wiring arrangement.
Product Introduction
The Woodward 5417-173 is a high-density signal cable for compatible MicroNet control-system installations. Its purpose is straightforward but important: carrying the grouped analog and discrete I/O connections between control hardware and associated field termination hardware. Woodward specifies this version at 10 feet, with a gray GRA cable designation and UL designation.
For maintenance work, this is not a component where electrical function can be inferred from connector appearance alone. The cable belongs to a defined MicroNet I/O architecture, and the correct cable length, termination hardware, and module family should be confirmed before procurement.
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
A high-density I/O cable rarely gets blamed first when several field signals disappear. Engineers usually check the I/O module, power supply, or controller before inspecting the interconnect. On an older turbine-control cabinet, though, one damaged connector, partially seated plug, or incorrect cable can affect multiple channels at once.
5417-028
Typical Applications
- Woodward MicroNet turbine control systems
- MicroNet Plus control cabinets
- High-density analog and discrete I/O assemblies
- Woodward 505DE turbine control configurations
- Maintenance replacement for damaged or missing MicroNet I/O cables
Technical Pitfalls
1. Do not confuse 5417-173 with 5417-028.
Both are 10-foot Woodward cables, but they serve different purposes. 5417-028 is the NetCon low-density analog cable, while 5417-173 is the MicroNet high-density analog/discrete cable. Woodward lists them separately in its 505DE documentation.
2. Cable length is part of the part-number selection.
Woodward’s MicroNet catalog lists adjacent high-density analog/discrete cables by length, including 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 14 ft, and 16 ft versions. The 10-foot specification belongs specifically to 5417-173.
3. Verify the associated FTM.
A cable should be evaluated together with the field termination module and I/O module it connects. Woodward’s 505DE bill of materials pairs 5417-173 with 5441-693 HD Discrete I/O FTM in a specific configuration.
4. Do not fabricate a replacement from connector count alone.
High-density cables can contain numerous individually assigned signal paths. A continuity check confirms conductor continuity but does not prove correct pin assignment.
5. Inspect connectors before condemning the cable.
On installed equipment, check locking hardware, contact condition, backshells, strain relief, contamination, and evidence of cabinet vibration. An intermittent connector can produce symptoms that resemble an I/O module fault.
6. Confirm the exact cable designation.
Woodward documentation distinguishes high-density analog/discrete GRA cables from other MicroNet cable families. A similar-looking cable with a different part number should not be treated as an automatic substitute.
Related Products
- Woodward 5417-171 — MicroNet high-density analog/discrete GRA cable, 6 ft UL.
- Woodward 5417-172 — MicroNet high-density analog/discrete GRA cable, 8 ft UL.
- Woodward 5417-174 — MicroNet high-density analog/discrete GRA cable, 12 ft UL.
- Woodward 5417-175 — MicroNet high-density analog/discrete GRA cable, 14 ft UL.
- Woodward 5417-176 — MicroNet high-density analog/discrete GRA cable, 16 ft UL.
- Woodward 5417-028 — NetCon low-density analog cable, 10 ft; different cable family and application.
- Woodward 5441-693 — HD Discrete I/O field termination module used with certain MicroNet high-density configurations.
- Woodward 5466-1158 — Simplex 48/24 HDDIO-2 SMART-PLUS module documented in the same 505DE configuration.
- Woodward 5466-316 — MicroNet analog combination I/O module appearing in the same 505DE bill of materials.
Procurement Note
For a 5417-173 replacement, specify the complete part number, 10-foot length, GRA/UL designation, and the connected MicroNet I/O and FTM part numbers. If the original cable is available, a clear photo of both connector ends and the cable label is useful for avoiding a low-density/high-density or length mismatch.
