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The WOODWARD 8440-2152 is a Circuit Breaker Control from the company’s LS-5 Series. This device is not a full genset controller, but rather a dedicated module for managing circuit breakers within a larger power generation system.
WOODWARD 8440-2152: Circuit Breaker Control (LS-511-5/P1)
The LS-5 Series controls are designed to work in conjunction with other Woodward genset controllers (like the easYgen-3000XT series) to provide a comprehensive power management solution. The 8440-2152 specifically manages a single generator circuit breaker (GCB) or mains circuit breaker (MCB) in a paralleling application. It handles synchronization, protection, and communication for the breaker it controls.
Product Overview
- Product Type: Circuit Breaker Control
- Manufacturer: Woodward
- Part Number: 8440-2152
- Series: LS-5 (specifically, the LS-511-5/P1 model)
- Key Specifications:
- Housing: Designed for back-panel mounting with a sheet metal frame, meaning it does not have an integrated display. It’s a robust unit meant to be installed inside a control cabinet.
- Breaker Control: Manages one breaker (GCB or MCB).
- Synchronization: The “5” in the model name often indicates a specific voltage range or configuration, but the core functionality is to provide precise synchronization signals for the breaker.
- Communication: It communicates via a CANopen bus with a master controller, such as an easYgen-3000XT. This peer-to-peer communication is essential for load sharing and managing multiple gensets.
- Protections: Offers a range of configurable protections for the breaker it controls.
- Function: The 8440-2152 takes commands from a master controller (e.g., to open or close the breaker) and executes them while ensuring safety and proper synchronization. In a multi-genset system, this allows the master controller to seamlessly manage the entire power system, distributing the load and handling breaker operations for each individual generator or utility connection.
Detailed Product Description
The Woodward 8440-2152 (LS-511-5/P1) is a vital component for building scalable and reliable paralleling power systems.
- Modular and Scalable: The LS-5 series is a modular system that allows you to add breaker controls as needed. Instead of using a single large controller for everything, you can use a master easYgen controller and an LS-5 unit for each breaker. This approach simplifies wiring and allows for a more flexible and expandable system.
- Back-Panel Design: The back-panel mounting with no display is a key design feature that makes the unit rugged and secure. It’s designed to be a component inside a larger, protected control panel.
- High-Speed CANopen Communication: The CANopen communication protocol provides a fast and reliable link between the LS-5 and the master controller. This ensures that breaker commands and status updates are transmitted quickly and accurately, which is crucial for maintaining system stability and safety.
- Comprehensive Protection: The LS-5 module provides protection functions for the breaker, acting as a safeguard for the equipment and the network.