8230-827
May 26, 2026

8230-827

WOODWARD 8230‑827 is a 2301D Digital Speed Governor, Synchronizer & Load‑Sharing Controller from Woodward’s 2301 series. It is engineered for prime movers including diesel engines, gas engines, steam turbines and gas turbines, offering integrated speed regulation, automatic synchronization, real‑power load sharing and parallel operation control for generator sets in power plants, industrial facilities and marine power systems.

Description

Key Features

  • Supports both isochronous (zero‑droop) and droop speed control modes

  • Accepts magnetic pickup speed input (1–30 V AC)

  • Provides raise/lower pulse outputs to adjust governor speed and AVR voltage

  • Built‑in synchronizer function for phase matching and grid connection

  • Precise load‑sharing logic for stable power distribution among paralleled gensets

  • Comprehensive protection functions: overspeed, reverse power, over/under frequency & voltage

  • RS‑485 Modbus RTU communication for remote monitoring and parameter configuration

  • Rugged industrial‑grade design with strong anti‑EMI and anti‑vibration performance

Technical Specifications

  • Model: WOODWARD 8230‑827

  • Type: Speed Governor, Synchronizer & Load‑Sharing Controller (2301D Series)

  • Power Supply: 10–40 VDC wide‑range input

  • Operating Temperature: −40 °C ~ +70 °C

  • Applications: Generator speed control, automatic grid synchronization, multi‑genset parallel load sharing


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