Westinghouse 5X00241G02 Power Supply Module – Reliable 24 V DC to +5 V/±15 V Conversion for Ovation DCS

Description

The 5X00241G02​ is a Westinghouse (now Emerson Process Management) Ovation‑series rack‑mount DC/DC power supply module designed for distributed control system (DCS) cabinets. It converts the cabinet‑level 24 V DC bus into the regulated +5 V (for CPU/DPU logic) and ±15 V (for analog I/O) rails that keep an entire Ovation drop online. When 5X00241G02​ is healthy, the drop runs silently; when it fails, the whole rack – processor plus I/O – goes dark, which is why having a verified original spare on the shelf is critical for any plant running Westinghouse Ovation, WDPF II or MAX1000.

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Application Scenarios

Picture a 600 MW coal‑fired unit where the DCS operator suddenly sees “Drop 4 Power Fail”​ on the CRT. The root cause is almost always the rack‐level DC/DC converter, not the upstream AC/DC rectifier. Swapping in a fresh 5X00241G02​ during a planned outage instantly restores +5 V logic and ±15 V analog power, eliminates the alarm, and lets the turbine‑cabinet I/O resume normal modulation. For plants that run a 1+1 redundant power configuration, the 5X00241G02​ can be replaced slide‑in‑slide‑out (where the rack supports hot‑swap) with zero disturbance to the control logic – turning a potential multi‑hour shutdown into a five‑minute maintenance task.

Parameter

Main Parameters Value / Description
Product Model 5X00241G02
Manufacturer Westinghouse / Emerson Process Management (Ovation DCS)
Product Category Rack‑mount DC/DC Power Supply Module
Compatible Systems Ovation DCS, WDPF II, MAX1000
Input Voltage 18‑36 V DC (nominal 24 V DC)
Output Voltage +5 V DC / +15 V DC / ‑15 V DC
Output Current +5 V: ~8 A; ±15 V: ~0.5 A
Isolation Method DC/DC galvanic isolation
Protection Functions Over‑load, over‑temperature, short‑circuit protection
Status Indication Front‑panel LED (input / output status)
Installation Method Ovation rack slot plug‑in
Operating Temperature 0 °C ~ +60 °C
Cooling Method Natural convection (fan‑less)
Service Life 10‑15 years under recommended conditions

All values are based on the most consistent multi‑source data for the 5X00241G02​ power‑module interpretation.

Technical Principles and Innovative Values

  • Innovation Point 1 – Single‑rail to triple‑rail conversion.​ The 5X00241G02​ takes a single 24 V DC cabinet bus and internally generates the three precisely regulated voltages (+5 V, +15 V, ‑15 V) that a modern Ovation controller chassis demands, eliminating the need for three separate converters.
  • Innovation Point 2 – High‑current +5 V rail.​ Delivering up to 8 A on the +5 V line means the 5X00241G02​ can power both the DPU processor and the associated digital I/O cards in a single drop without additional load‑sharing modules.
  • Innovation Point 3 – Built‑in multi‑layer protection.​ Over‑load, over‑temperature and short‑circuit lockout are hard‑wired into the PCB, so a downstream I/O fault cannot propagate back to the 24 V DC bus and crash neighbouring drops.
  • Innovation Point 4 – Form‑factor compatibility.​ The 5X00241G02​ shares the same mechanical keying and connector pitch as legacy Westinghouse 5X00‑family modules, allowing a friction‑free drop‑in upgrade or spare‑part swap.
  • Innovation Point 5 – Fan‑less, convection‑cooled design.​ With no moving parts, the 5X00241G02​ achieves the 10‑15‑year service‑life expectation typical of power‑generation‑grade DCS components.

 

Application Cases and Industry Value

Case – 600 MW Thermal Power Plant DCS Cabinet Revamp​A provincial power utility was suffering recurring “Drop x Power Fail” alarms on three Ovation cabinets. After cross‑checking the serial numbers and replacing the aging converters with genuine Westinghouse 5X00241G02​ modules, the alarms disappeared completely. The plant reported a zero unplanned DCS downtime​ over the following 18 months and estimated a $120 k saving​ from avoided forced‑outage risk. The maintenance team specifically praised the 5X00241G02’s front‑panel LED, which allowed them to confirm PWR‑OK before re‑energising the drop – a small detail that eliminated guess‑work and prevented a potential back‑feed event.Industry Value​By standardising on the 5X00241G02​ as the primary rack‑level DC/DC spare, plants gain:

  • Higher availability​ – the +5 V rail’s 8 A capacity comfortably powers modern high‑density I/O.
  • Lower maintenance cost​ – plug‑in replacement takes minutes, no re‑termination needed.
  • Safety assurance​ – integrated short‑circuit and over‑temp lockout protects the whole 24 V DC cabinet bus.

 

Related Product Combination Solutions

For a complete Ovation rack power‑and‑control chain, pair the 5X00241G02​ with:

  • 1C31194G01​ – Ovation rack primary power supply (the upstream AC/DC or higher‑power DC stage that feeds the 24 V DC bus).
  • 1C31197G01​ – companion power‑supply module for redundant 1+1 configurations.
  • 5X00489G01​ – power distribution board that splits the 24 V DC bus to multiple 5X00241G02​ slots.
  • 5X00525G03​ – power input cable harness for the Ovation cabinet.
  • 5X00589G01​ – power output cable harness linking the 5X00241G02​ to the I/O back‑plane.
  • 1C31206G01​ – additional‑unit baseplate that hosts the 5X00241G02​ together with controller/remote‑I/O modules.
  • 5X00226G01 / 5X00226G02​ – Ovation OCR400 controller modules that draw the +5 V rail generated by the 5X00241G02.
  • 1C31189G01 / 1C31192G01​ – valve‑positioner (analog output) cards that consume the ±15 V rail, completing the analog‑loop chain.

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