Woodward PROTECH-SX 8237-1242
Product Name: Woodward ProTech-SX 8237-1242 Compact Standalone Safety PLC & Overspeed Protection System
Product Introduction: Compact simplex safety PLC integrated overspeed protection device, entry-level safety protection platform of ProTech series; independent safety controller, integrates speed monitoring, overspeed trip and programmable safety logic control.
Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: HV/LV dual redundant AC/DC input
Detailed content
- Speed Inputs: 2-channel MPU speed detection inputs
- Speed Range: 0.5–32000 RPM
- Response Time: 10ms ultra-fast overspeed trip
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Protection Class: IP56 (in matching cabinet)
- Digital I/O: 7 discrete inputs, 5 fast-action configurable safety trip relays
- Communication: Modbus RTU RS232/RS485
- Mounting: Cabinet panel embedded installation
Functional Features:
- Independent safety PLC logic control, separates from main turbine control system
- Integrated overspeed and acceleration rate detection protection
- Programmable safety interlock logic for external equipment
- Fast-response safety trip relay output
- Local parameter configuration, status monitoring and fault logging
- Compact structure, low-cost reliable safety protection solution
Application Scenarios: Small-medium gas turbines, steam turbines, diesel engine units, industrial rotating machinery independent safety overspeed protection, distributed energy unit safety control systems.












