WOODWARD 2301E Digital Load/Speed Controller
- Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: Usually 24VDC, and can be adjusted to 18 – 36VDC according to application requirements.
- Output Voltage: 4 – 20 mA DC or 0 – 10 VDC.
- Working Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C.
- Dimensions: 96 x 48 x 100 mm or 150mm×100mm×50mm.
- Weight: Approximately 0.15 kg.
- Communication Interface: RS – 232, RS – 422.
- Load Cell: 1.
- Actuator Driver: 1.
- MPU Speed Sensor: 1.
- Configurable Analog Inputs: 2.
- Configurable Analog Outputs: 1.
- Discrete Inputs: 8 (5 fixed, 3 configurable).
- Discrete Outputs: 4 (1 fixed, 3 configurable relay driver outputs).
Detailed content
- Function Features
- High – precision Control: Using advanced control algorithms, it can achieve precise speed and load control, with a speed control accuracy of up to ±0.25%.
- Flexible Configuration: It can be programmed and configured through an external computer using software such as Control Assistant, which is suitable for different application scenarios. Users can configure different PID controllers, start routines, discrete and analog I/O functions.
- Modular Design: With a compact and durable design, it is easy to install and maintain.
- Rich Protection Functions: It has safety functions such as overload protection and over – heat protection to ensure reliable operation.
- Multiple Communication Interfaces: It has RS – 232 and RS – 422 communication ports, which can communicate with other devices, and also has a CAN communication port for LINKnet HT® I/O expansion.
- Data Logging Function: It has a failure data logging function, which can collect 16 seconds of data every 10 milliseconds during shutdown, peak speed, and load detection events.
- Application Scenarios
- Generator Control System: It is used to realize the load sharing and synchronous operation of multiple generators, which is widely used in power plants and data centers to improve system efficiency and ensure stable equipment operation.
- Industrial Automation: It is suitable for motor – driven applications that require speed regulation, such as fans, pumps, and compressors, and is widely used in metallurgy, petrochemical, glass manufacturing, paper – making, printing and other industries.
- Marine Automation: It can be used in marine generator and automation control systems to ensure the stable operation of marine power systems.