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8237-1305

Vertex-Pro

Dual Redundant, AC/DC

The Vertex-Pro dual redundant anti-surge controller, designed to control and protect industrial-sized motor-driven axial and centrifugal compressors. This duplex, AC/DC purpose-built standard off-the-shelf controller with OEM-qualified compressor algorithms ensure proper start sequences, accurate compressor load calculations, and advanced protection and recovery. Built on Woodward's field-proven MicroNet platform.
Product Type
  • Application Notes
  • Brochure
  • Product Specification
  • Software Manual
  • Technical Manual
  • Software
FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY
The Vertex-Pro dual redundant anti-surge controller, designed to control and protect industrial-sized motor-driven axial and centrifugal compressors. This purpose-built duplex controller is available in standard off-the shelf models.  Standard off-the-shelf models are available for one or two recycle loop applications.
 
Features:
  • Integrated controller
    • 1–2 loop antisurge control
    • Motor current limiter
    • Performance control
    • Load sharing
  • Incipient surge detection logic
  • OEM-qualified algorithms
  • Standard off-the shelf availability
    • 1 & 2 recycle loop
    • Field-configurable
    • Field-serviceable
  • Increased availability
    • Dual-redundant models
    • On-line repair
  • Open architecture
    • Ethernet & serial interface
    • OPC & Modbus protocols
    • Control Assistant service tool included
  • User-friendly service tool
    • Configuration & operation
    • Password-based security
  • Standard 17 inch (432 mm) panel mount touchscreen for CCT
  • Replaces CCC series-3 controllers
  • API 617 compliant

 

Functionality:
  • Motor Drive Interface Logic
  • Inlet Throttle Valve Control
  • Inlet Guide Vane Control
  • Recycle Valve(s) Control
  • Surge Control
  • Performance Control (suction or discharge)
  • Surge Anticipation Logic
  • Surge Protection Logic
  • Surge Recovery Logic
  • Load Sharing

The Vertex-Pro is built on Woodward’s field-proven MicroNet™ platform, and is available in simplex or dual-redundant models. All models utilize the MicroNet’s compact 8-slot chassis and robust field termination modules. Simplex models include one of every module, while dual-redundant models include two of every module, allowing users to perform both bumpless on-line program changes and on-line module replacements.

 
The Vertex-Pro chassis is designed to be bulkhead-mounted in a cabinet or control panel, and contains the required I/O and core control software to control industrial motor-driven compressors.
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Application Notes
Name
Item Number
Language
CHINA'S LARGEST REFINERY DUSHANZI CASE STUDY
51345
English
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Brochure
Name
Item Number
Language
COMPRESSOR CONTROL AND PROTECTION
51538
English
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ADVANCED INCIPIENT SURGE DETECTION
51418
English
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ADVANCED COMPRESSOR LOAD SHARING BROCHURE
51405
English
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Product Specification
Name
Item Number
Language
VERTEX-PRO MOTOR-DRIVEN COMPRESSOR CONTROL
03364
English
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Technical Manual
Name
Item Number
Language
VERTEX-PRO, INSTALLATION & HARDWARE
26489V1
English
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VERTEX-PRO, CONFIGURATION & OPERATION
26489V2
English
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