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Woodward 8238-500
Product Overview
A simplex (non-redundant) programmable control system platform for gas turbine, compressor, and generator applications. It features a 5-slot chassis, high-performance CPU, and a suite of I/O modules, providing a cost-effective solution for non-safety-critical industrial control needs.
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Technical Specifications
- Chassis Slots: 5 (CPU slot + 4 I/O slots)
- CPU: 32-bit microprocessor, real-time operating system
- Power Supplies: 90–150 VDC or 88–132 VAC (high-voltage); 18–32 VDC (low-voltage)
- I/O Compatibility: Analog combo, high-density discrete, high-density analog modules
- Communication: Ethernet (TCP/IP), Modbus RTU, RS-232/485
- Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
- Dimensions: 483 mm × 177 mm × 356 mm
- Weight: 12.7 kgWoodward
Functional Characteristics
- Programmable logic for custom turbine/compressor control sequences
- High-speed data acquisition and closed-loop PID controlWoodward
- Hot-swappable I/O modules for online maintenanceWoodward
- Comprehensive fault diagnostics and event loggingWoodward
- Rugged metal chassis for industrial vibration and EMI resistance
- Seamless integration with Woodward operator interfaces and SCADA systems
Application Scenarios
Industrial gas turbine control, centrifugal compressor control, generator set control, oil and gas pipeline compression stations, and non-safety-critical power plant auxiliary systems.
