Description
Woodward 8270-1036
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 8270-1036
- System Type: Digital Steam Turbine Governor
- I/O Configuration: Customized analog and discrete channel mapping
- Communication: Integrated serial/Ethernet for DCS integration
Functional Features
- Application-Specific Logic: Pre-programmed with control strategies optimized for the specific turbine model it was designed for.
- Seamless Integration: Customized communication protocols ensure plug-and-play compatibility with the host Distributed Control System (DCS).
- Standard 8270 Reliability: Retains the robust hardware platform and high-integrity processing of the base 8270 series.
Application Scenarios
Deployed in proprietary power generation skids, custom compressor packages, and as a direct replacement in legacy systems originally commissioned with the 8270-1036 configuration.
Performance Parameters
- Control Precision: Maintains high-resolution speed and pressure control inherent to the 8270 architecture.
- Scan Rate: Optimized PID tuning parameters specific to the 8270-1036 application.
Material Composition
Industrial-grade electronic assembly housed in a ruggedized enclosure, identical in construction to the standard 8270 platform.
Structural Characteristics
- Footprint: Maintains standard 8270 physical dimensions for direct drop-in replacement.
- Identification: Clearly labeled with the 8270-1036 part number for precise inventory and maintenance tracking.
Working Principle
Operates using the same microprocessor-based control logic as the standard 8270, but executes application-specific parameters and I/O configurations loaded at the factory.
Installation Requirements
- Verification: Confirm that the 8270-1036 specifications match the existing turbine’s mechanical and electrical requirements.
- Wiring: Utilize the specific wiring diagram associated with the 8270-1036 part number.
Usage Precautions
- Non-Interchangeability: Do not substitute with a generic 8270 module without reprogramming and verifying I/O configurations.
- Documentation: Always reference the specific manual or data sheet for the 8270-1036 variant during troubleshooting.




