Description
1. Product Title
Woodward 8200-1301 – 723PLUS Digital Speed Control
2. Product Overview
The 8200-1301 is a highly versatile 723PLUS Digital Speed Control module manufactured by Woodward. It is designed to provide precise and high-speed regulation for gas and diesel engines, as well as steam and gas turbines. This module serves as the primary intelligence for governing prime movers, managing complex tasks such as speed control, load sharing, and synchronization.
By utilizing advanced digital processing, the 8200-1301 eliminates the drift associated with older analog systems, ensuring long-term stability and reliability. It is specifically engineered to interface with various actuators and sensors to maintain optimal performance in demanding industrial power generation and mechanical drive environments.
3. Technical Specifications
- Brand: Woodward
- Model: 8200-1301
- Warranty: One Year
- Condition: 100% New & Original
- Power Input: 18–40 VDC (Standard Low Voltage Range)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- Processor: High-speed 32-bit digital microprocessor
- Analog Inputs: 0–5 VDC, 0–20 mA, or 4–20 mA (Configurable)
- Communication: RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 Modbus RTU support
- Enclosure Rating: IP20 (Designed for control cabinet mounting)
4. Key Features & Benefits
- Precise Digital Governance: The 8200-1301 utilizes a 32-bit microprocessor to deliver micro-second response times, ensuring tight speed regulation even during sudden load changes.
- Flexible Configuration: Features multiple programmable inputs and outputs, allowing engineers to tailor the control logic for specific engine or turbine applications without hardware changes.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Integrated Modbus communication allows for seamless data exchange with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLCs for remote monitoring and diagnostics.
- Proven Reliability: Built to withstand high-vibration and extreme temperature environments common in engine rooms and power plants.
5. Application Scenarios
- Power Generation: The 8200-1301 is frequently used in diesel generator sets for automatic load sharing and precise frequency control in standby and prime power applications.
- Marine Propulsion: Deployed in vessel engine management systems to regulate propulsion speed and protect the prime mover from overspeed conditions.
- Oil & Gas Compression: Used to govern turbines or engines driving compressors in pipeline stations, ensuring stable operation under fluctuating gas pressures.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is the primary function of the 8200-1301?
- A: It is a digital control module used to regulate the speed and load of engines and turbines by controlling fuel actuators based on sensor feedback.
- Q: Is 8200-1301 compatible with legacy systems?
- A: Yes, the 723PLUS series is often used to upgrade older Woodward analog controls. However, it requires software configuration via Woodward’s Watch Window or a handheld programmer to match the specific application.
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- A: Yes, the 723PLUS series is often used to upgrade older Woodward analog controls. However, it requires software configuration via Woodward’s Watch Window or a handheld programmer to match the specific application.
