8280-415
May 26, 2026

8280-415

WOODWARD 8280‑415 is a 723PLUS Digital Speed & Load Sharing Controller from Woodward’s 8280 series, designed for diesel/gas engines and generator sets. It provides high‑precision speed regulation, load sharing for parallel units, overspeed protection, and system monitoring. Widely used in marine power, oil & gas, power plants, mining and emergency power systems with high‑reliability requirements.

Description

Core Functions

  1. Isochronous and droop control modes for standalone and parallel generator operation

  2. Dual magnetic pickup (MPU) speed sensing for redundant, reliable speed feedback

  3. Precision closed‑loop speed control with fast response to load changes

  4. Multi‑unit load sharing, synchronization, and soft loading for grid‑connected systems

  5. Built‑in overspeed, underspeed, stall protection and fault diagnostics

  6. Parameter tuning via PC software or handheld programmer

  7. Supports remote speed setpoint via 4‑20 mA analog input

Electrical Characteristics

  • Power Supply: 24 VDC (18–40 VDC wide‑range input)

  • Speed Input: Dual MPU sensor inputs

  • Analog I/O: 4‑20 mA / 1–5 VDC inputs and outputs

  • Digital I/O: Configurable discrete inputs/outputs for alarms and interlocks

  • Communication: Modbus RTU / serial port for remote monitoring & configuration

  • EMC: Industrial‑grade anti‑electromagnetic interference

Environmental & Physical Features

  • Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +85 °C

  • Vibration & Shock: Compliant with marine and heavy‑duty industrial standards

  • Mounting: Panel‑mount design

  • Housing: Rugged metal enclosure, dust‑proof and shock‑resistant

Typical Applications

  • Diesel / gas engine generator sets

  • Marine propulsion and auxiliary power systems

  • Oilfield, mining, and industrial prime mover control

  • Multi‑unit parallel power stations and backup power systems

Series Note

8280‑415 is part of Woodward 8280 (723PLUS) controller series, used for heavy‑duty power generation and industrial engine control applications.


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