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The WOODWARD 8440-2088 is a sophisticated Genset Controller from Woodward’s easYgen-3000XT Series. Specifically, this is the easYgen-3500XT-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 8440-2088: Genset Controller (easYgen-3500XT-P2)
The easYgen-3500XT-P2 is designed for front-panel mounting and features an integrated graphical LCD 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, often relating to more advanced control capabilities such as cogeneration (CHP), multi-mains, and bus tiebreaker applications.
Product Overview
- Product Type: Genset Controller
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Part Number: 8440-2088
- Series: easYgen-3000XT (specifically, the easYgen-3500XT-P2 model)
- 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 redundant Ethernet connections, 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 advanced paralleling applications, such as Automatic Mains Failure (AMF), peak shaving, stand-by operation, and complex import/export control. The P2 variant often has an expanded onboard I/O set for cogeneration (CHP) or multi-mains applications.
- 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 8440-2088 (easYgen-3500XT-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 redundant 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 circuit breaker controls 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.