8406-113
May 26, 2026

8406-113

Woodward 8406‑113 is a ProAct Series Digital Governor & Actuator Driver, designed for diesel and gas‑engine driven generator sets and industrial prime movers. It integrates speed control, actuator driving, overspeed protection and fault monitoring into one compact unit. Optimized for marine, oil‑gas, power generation and heavy‑duty industrial applications, it delivers high‑precision regulation, fast dynamic response and robust anti‑interference performance.

Description

Core Functions

  1. High‑precision closed‑loop speed control, fast response to load changes

  2. Direct PWM driving of Woodward fuel control actuators

  3. Overspeed protection, self‑diagnosis and alarm output

  4. Supports isochronous (single‑unit) and droop (parallel‑unit) control modes

  5. Remote speed setpoint via 4‑20 mA analog input

  6. Parameter configuration by dedicated Woodward PC software

Electrical Specifications

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

  • Speed Input: Magnetic Pickup (MPU) sensor signal

  • Actuator Output: PWM drive signal for fuel actuators

  • Analog Input: 4‑20 mA for remote speed reference

  • Communication: Serial port for monitoring and tuning

  • EMC: Industrial‑grade electromagnetic interference resistance

Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics

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

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

  • Mounting: Panel‑mount type

  • Enclosure: Rugged metal housing, dust‑proof and shock‑resistant

Typical Applications

  • Diesel & gas engine generator sets

  • Marine auxiliary power systems

  • Oilfield, mining and industrial prime movers

  • Continuous‑run and emergency backup power systems


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