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The WOODWARD 8440-2087 is a sophisticated Genset Controller from Woodward’s easYgen-3000XT Series. Specifically, this is the easYgen-3400XT-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 8440-2087: Genset Controller (easYgen-3400XT-P2)
A key feature of the easYgen-3400XT-P2 is that it’s designed for cabinet back-mounting and does not have an integrated display. This design makes it a robust and secure component within a control panel, relying on external HMIs or Woodward’s ToolKit software for configuration and monitoring. This particular model is distinguished by its P2 designation, which indicates a specific set of features for complex applications, including multi-mains and bus tiebreaker capabilities.
Product Overview
- Product Type: Genset Controller
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Part Number: 8440-2087
- Series: easYgen-3000XT (specifically, the easYgen-3400XT-P2)
- Key Specifications:
- Power Supply: 12/24 VDC (operates from 8 to 40 VDC).
- Housing: Designed for cabinet back-mounting, with a rugged sheet metal frame. No integrated display, relying on external HMIs.
- Connectivity: Features an enhanced suite of communication ports, including Ethernet, a USB port, two CAN bus ports (CANopen and J1939), and an RS-485 port.
- Control Modes: Supports AUTO, STOP, MANUAL, and LOAD/NO LOAD TEST modes.
- Load Sharing: Capable of managing and load sharing with up to 32 gensets. It supports both active and reactive power load sharing and includes load-dependent start/stop functionality to optimize fuel efficiency.
- Synchronization: Provides slip frequency/phase matching synchronization for the generator and mains circuit breakers.
- Protections: Offers comprehensive protection for the engine, generator, and mains, including overcurrent, overload, reverse power, and power factor monitoring.
- Application: Versatile enough for advanced paralleling applications, such as peak shaving, distributed generation, cogeneration, and import-export control. It’s particularly well-suited for systems with multiple mains and bus tiebreakers, communicating with Woodward’s LS-5 Series controllers.
- 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.
Detailed Product Description
The Woodward 8440-2087 (easYgen-3400XT-P2) is a cornerstone of modern, large-scale power generation systems. Its design and features are focused on providing a powerful, flexible, and reliable control solution for complex paralleling applications.
- Robust, Back-Panel Design: The controller’s design without a display makes it highly durable and secure, reducing the risk of damage in harsh environments. It is intended to be a central processing unit within a larger control cabinet, with interaction handled through a separate HMI or via a PC.
- 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 and communicate with up to 16 LS-5 Series controllers makes it highly scalable for large distributed power generation sites with multiple mains.
- Advanced Power Management: This controller 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 powerful 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.