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The WOODWARD 8440-2083 is a sophisticated Genset Controller from Woodward’s easYgen-3000XT Series. Specifically, this is the easYgen-3200XT-P2 model. This powerful controller is designed for advanced power management in a wide range of generator set applications, from single-unit installations to complex paralleled systems.
WOODWARD 8440-2083: Genset Controller (easYgen-3200XT-P2)
A key feature of the easYgen-3200XT-P2 is that it’s designed for front-panel mounting and includes an integrated graphical display. This makes it a great choice for applications where on-site monitoring, control, and configuration are needed without relying on an external PC. The “P2” designation indicates a specific feature set, which often relates to the controller’s I/O and communication capabilities.
Product Overview
- Product Type: Genset Controller
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Part Number: 8440-2083
- Series: easYgen-3000XT (specifically, the easYgen-3200XT-P2)
- Key Specifications:
- Control Modes: Supports AUTO, STOP, MANUAL, and TEST modes.
- Housing: Designed for front-panel mounting and includes a graphical LCD display with soft keys for direct user interaction.
- Connectivity: Features an enhanced suite of communication ports, including Ethernet, two CAN bus ports (CANopen and J1939), RS-485, and a USB port.
- Load Sharing: Capable of managing and load sharing with up to 32 gensets. It supports both active and reactive power load sharing and includes a load-dependent start/stop function to optimize fuel efficiency.
- Synchronization: Provides slip frequency/phase matching synchronization for the generator and mains circuit breakers.
- Protections: Offers comprehensive engine, generator, and utility protections, including overcurrent, overload, reverse power, and power factor monitoring.
- Application: Versatile enough for a range of paralleling applications, such as Automatic Mains Failure (AMF), peak shaving, stand-by operation, and import/export control.
- Flexibility: The controller features a customizable logic engine (LogicsManager) and is compatible with both gas and diesel engines.
- Power Measurement: Features power measurement with a Class 1 accuracy.
- Language Support: Multi-lingual capability with 11 configurable languages.
Detailed Product Description
The Woodward 8440-2083 (easYgen-3200XT-P2) is a cornerstone of modern, large-scale power generation systems. Its design and features are focused on providing a powerful, flexible, and user-friendly control solution for complex paralleling applications.
- Integrated HMI and User Interface: The built-in graphical LCD and intuitive soft keys allow for easy on-site configuration, monitoring, and control without needing an external computer. This is perfect for applications where an operator needs to interact directly with the controller in the field. The multi-level password protection ensures only authorized personnel can make changes.
- Networked and Scalable: The inclusion of Ethernet and dual CAN ports is a key advantage, allowing it to integrate seamlessly into modern SCADA or DCS systems. Its ability to manage up to 32 gensets makes it highly scalable for large distributed power generation sites.
- Advanced Power Management: This controller goes beyond simple start/stop functions. It provides intelligent power management features like load-dependent start/stop and import/export control, which are crucial for grid-parallel applications and for optimizing the cost of power generation.
- Comprehensive Protection: The controller provides a complete suite of protection for all components of the power system, ensuring the safety and longevity of the gensets and the stability of the electrical grid.
- Flexible Configuration: Using Woodward’s ToolKit software, users can fully customize the logic and parameters of the controller to meet the unique needs of a specific application. This often eliminates the need for an additional PLC, simplifying the control architecture.