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The WOODWARD 8440-2096 is a Genset Controller from the easYgen-2000 Series, specifically identified as the easYgen-2500-1/P1-K33. This is a versatile and compact control and protection package designed for a wide range of generator set applications.
WOODWARD 8440-2096: Genset Controller (easYgen-2500-1/P1-K33)
The easYgen-2000 Series controllers are designed to be the central brain of a generator system. The 8440-2096 model is particularly well-suited for controlling and protecting a single genset. It can be used in a single-unit installation or integrated into a more complex system where multiple gensets need to share the load.
Product Overview
- Product Type: Genset Controller
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Part Number: 8440-2096
- Series: easYgen-2000 (specifically, the easYgen-2500-1/P1-K33)
- Key Specifications:
- Power Supply: 12/24 VDC.
- Display: It features a built-in interactive 128 x 64 dot graphical LCD with soft keys for a user-friendly interface.
- Control Modes: Supports AUTO, STOP, and MANUAL modes, along with a load/no-load test mode via discrete inputs.
- Load Sharing: The controller is capable of active and reactive power load sharing for up to 16 units. It includes a load-dependent start/stop feature that helps optimize fuel efficiency.
- Communication: It supports several industrial communication protocols, including:
- CANopen: For peer-to-peer load sharing between multiple gensets.
- J1939: For communication with the engine’s ECU (Engine Control Unit).
- Modbus RTU: For communication with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- Breaker Control: Offers capabilities such as slip frequency/phase matching synchronization, open/close control, and breaker monitoring.
- Load Transfer: Supports various load transfer features, including open/closed transition, soft loading, and soft unloading.
- Diagnostics and Logging: Includes a battery-backed, real-time clock and an event recorder that can store up to 300 events (First-In, First-Out).
- Languages: Features a multi-lingual interface with 11 configurable languages.
Detailed Product Description
The Woodward 8440-2096 (easYgen-2500-1/P1-K33) is a powerful and versatile genset controller. Its robust design and rich feature set make it a popular choice for a wide range of power generation applications, from simple emergency standby to complex paralleled systems.
- Integrated Display and User Interface: The built-in graphical LCD and soft keys allow for easy on-site configuration, monitoring, and control without the need for an external computer. Its multi-level password protection ensures that changes are only made by authorized personnel.
- Flexible Control and Protection: The controller provides comprehensive protection for the engine, generator, and mains. It includes configurable set points for various trip levels (frequency, speed, voltage, power factor, etc.), allowing it to be tailored to specific application requirements. It can also operate with asynchronous generator systems.
- Load Management and Efficiency: A key feature is its ability to perform load-dependent start/stop functions. In a multi-genset system, it can automatically bring units online as the load increases and shut them down when the load drops, ensuring that only the necessary generators are running to meet demand. This is particularly useful for optimizing fuel efficiency.
- Wide Application Range: This controller is suitable for a variety of applications, including:
- Emergency standby for hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities.
- Distributed Generation (DG) for utility peak demand response.
- Islanded prime-power for marine, remote villages, and other off-grid systems.
- Connectivity: The support for multiple communication protocols allows the 8440-2096 to integrate seamlessly into a larger plant-wide control system, enabling remote monitoring and control via SCADA or PLC systems.