WOODWARD+8237-1245

Description

The WOODWARD+8237-1245 controller is typically a part of the Woodward control system lineup, which is used in power generation, engine, turbine, and industrial equipment applications.

Product Name:

WOODWARD+8237-1245 Controller

Product Description:

The WOODWARD+8237-1245 controller is part of the Woodward series of controllers designed for monitoring, controlling, and protecting industrial equipment such as gas turbines, diesel engines, and power generation systems. It offers high precision, flexibility, and reliability in controlling critical functions like speed regulation, load sharing, and protection in various types of rotating machinery.

This controller is part of a series often used in combined-cycle plants, industrial machinery, and backup power systems. It integrates various inputs and outputs for real-time data acquisition, processing, and control, ensuring optimal performance and operational safety.

Product Parameters & Specifications:

• Input Voltage: Typically 12 to 24 VDC or 85-265 VAC depending on the exact model.
• Communication Ports: Often includes Modbus, Ethernet, or other proprietary communication protocols for integration with external systems.
• Operating Temperature Range: Typically from -20°C to +70°C, though this can vary.
• Size: Generally compact for installation in control cabinets.
• Inputs:
  • Analog inputs (e.g., for speed, temperature, pressure sensors)
  • Digital inputs (e.g., on/off status signals)
  • Frequency inputs (e.g., from tachometers or encoders)
• Outputs:
  • Digital outputs (e.g., for relay control)
  • Analog outputs (e.g., to control actuators or feedback devices)
• Protection Features:
  • Over-voltage and under-voltage protection
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Short-circuit protection
  • Temperature monitoring and alarms
• Data Logging: Capabilities for recording and storing operational data for diagnostics and optimization.
• Environmental Protection: Enclosures are often rated for NEMA or IP standards to protect against dust, water, and other environmental factors.

Key Features:

• Flexible Control Algorithms: Implements PID or custom control algorithms for precise regulation.
• Programmable: User-configurable logic for adapting to specific system needs and operational constraints.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of system parameters, with alerts and alarms in case of deviation from expected performance.
• Integration: Easily integrates with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and other enterprise-level monitoring systems.
• Remote Diagnostics and Control: Allows for remote troubleshooting and system optimization through communication ports.

Product Use:

The WOODWARD+8237-1245 controller is used in a variety of industrial applications:

1. Power Generation: For controlling and protecting power generation equipment like gas turbines, diesel engines, and reciprocating engines.
2. Turbine and Engine Control: It regulates critical parameters like speed, load, and pressure for engines or turbines, ensuring efficient and safe operation.
3. Backup Power Systems: Used in backup generator systems to monitor and control operations during power outages.
4. Oil & Gas: For controlling power and monitoring parameters in offshore platforms, refineries, and other oil & gas equipment.
5. Marine Applications: In controlling the engines and turbines on ships and other marine vessels.
6. Industrial Automation: Applied in automated industrial environments where precise control and monitoring are crucial.

Typical Applications:

• Gas turbines and reciprocating engine applications in power plants.
• Engine governors for synchronous or non-synchronous control.
• Automated industrial machinery for load sharing and energy management.
• Backup and emergency power systems.

WOODWARD+8237-1245