Description
Woodward 8200-1312
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Woodward
- Model: 8200-1312
- Product Type: Digital Governor / Control Module
- Series: 8200 Series Digital Governors
Functional Features
- Digital Precision: Offers superior control resolution and programmability compared to traditional analog governors.
- Comprehensive Monitoring: Continuously tracks engine/turbine parameters and provides real-time diagnostic feedback.
- Flexible Configuration: Allows users to customize control parameters, alarm setpoints, and protection logic via software.
- Communication Ready: Supports integration with plant-wide Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or SCADA systems.
Application Scenarios
Deployed in critical power generation applications, including standby diesel generators, cogeneration plants, and mechanical drive turbines requiring precise digital speed governing.
Performance Parameters
- Response Time: Fast digital processing ensures rapid response to load transients.
- Diagnostics: Built-in self-test capabilities and fault logging for predictive maintenance.
Material Composition
Manufactured with high-reliability microprocessors, precision analog-to-digital converters, and conformal-coated PCBs for environmental protection.
Structural Characteristics
Features a rugged industrial enclosure with a front-panel interface for local parameter adjustment, status LEDs, and rear connectors for field wiring and backplane communication.
Working Principle
The module digitizes incoming sensor signals and processes them through embedded firmware. It executes complex control algorithms to generate precise output signals that drive actuators, ensuring the prime mover operates at the commanded setpoint while monitoring for unsafe conditions.
Installation Requirements
- Install in a clean, dry control panel with protection against excessive vibration.
- Follow Woodward’s wiring diagrams strictly for sensor and actuator connections.
- Ensure proper grounding of the control panel to minimize electrical noise.
Usage Precautions
- Backup configuration parameters before performing firmware updates.
- Do not expose the module to conductive dust or corrosive gases.
- Only qualified personnel should access programming menus to prevent accidental parameter changes.
