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Woodward 8440-2164 Digital Governor Control Module
Product Name: Woodward 8440-2164 Digital Governor Control Module
Product Description: A high-reliability digital governor system engineered for precise speed control of diesel, gas, and dual-fuel engines. It integrates sensing, actuation, and communication to maintain stable speed and load across diverse industrial and power generation applications.
Technical Specifications:
- Supply Voltage: 24 VDC
Detailed content
- Control Current: 5 A (hot-plug capable)
- Sensing Inputs: 2× LSA (UGEA) speed sensors, 2× impact sensor inputs
- Transmitter Outputs: 3× (2× +5 V/100 mA, 1× configurable)
- Communication Ports: 3× communicable ports, 1× RS-485
- Memory: 128 KB flash, 8 KB RAM, 4 KB EPROM
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Functional Features:
- MPRD (Main Power Relay Driver) with low-density sector output (15× sector drivers)
- 3× analog instrument drivers for direct gauge interfacing
- Tunable speed parameters stored in non-volatile EPROM
- Seamless integration with Woodward engine control units (ECUs) and AVRs
- Self-diagnostic capabilities and fault reporting
Applications:
- Marine propulsion engines
- Generator set prime mover speed control
- Pump and compressor drive systems
- Industrial engine speed regulation
- Oil and gas field engine management
