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Woodward 8272-288
Product Overview
An analog speed and load sharing controller, part of Woodward’s industry-standard 2301A series. It is designed for diesel and gas generator sets, providing reliable isochronous speed control and accurate real kW load sharing for parallel operations. This model features screw-clamp terminals for easy field wiring and nine user-adjustable potentiometers for tuning control parameters.
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Technical Specifications
- Power Supply: 20–40 VDC, 15 W max power consumption
- Speed Signal Input: 1 kHz–3 kHz frequency range
- Actuator Drive Output: 0–200 mA proportional current
- Control Modes: Isochronous (zero droop) and droop (2–5%)
- Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
- Humidity: 95% non-condensing
- Mounting: Panel mount
Functional Characteristics
- Precise load distribution between multiple parallel generators
- Stable speed regulation during large load changes
- Built-in reverse power protection to prevent generator motoring
- Adjustable speed droop for synchronization with the grid
- Screw-clamp terminals for secure and easy wiring
- Nine on-board potentiometers for adjusting speed, gain, and load settings
Application Scenarios
Industrial standby power systems, marine generator plants, and commercial building emergency power.
