8280-417
May 26, 2026

8280-417

Product Overview Woodward 8280‑417 is the high‑voltage powered master gateway controller of the 723PLUS series, counterpart to low‑voltage 8280‑416. It performs centralized system‑level load management, real‑kW load‑sharing coordination and multi‑genset synchronization for large parallel power systems. It manages DSLC slave speed controllers and MSLC synchronizers, widely used in power plants, marine integrated power systems, offshore oil‑gas platforms and heavy‑duty industrial micro‑grids.

Description

Key Features

  1. High‑voltage DC input: 90–150 VDC (nominal 125 VDC), 40 W nominal power, 22 A inrush current (15 ms)

  2. Master gateway function: coordinates up to 14 DSLC slave controllers + MSLC master synchronizer

  3. Dual magnetic pickup (MPU)/proximity switch speed inputs for high‑reliability speed monitoring

  4. Dual LON bus ports for DSLC load‑sharing network; triple serial ports (RS‑232/422/485) with Modbus RTU/ASCII for HMI & SCADA

  5. Isochronous/droop control, system‑wide load distribution, overspeed protection, fuel limiting and self‑diagnostics

  6. Conformal‑coated PCB, anti‑vibration, EMI‑resistant, marine‑approved for shipboard & offshore environments

Electrical Specifications

  • Power Supply: 90–150 VDC

  • Power Consumption: 40 W

  • Inrush Current: 22 A @ 15 ms

  • Speed Input: 2‑channel MPU, 400 Hz–15 kHz

  • Communication: Dual LON bus, 3×RS‑232/422/485, Modbus RTU/ASCII

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

  • Certifications: CE, UL, Class I Div 2 hazardous area compliant, Lloyd’s Register marine certified

Mechanical & Environmental Features

  • Mounting: Front panel‑mount

  • Housing: Rugged metal enclosure

  • Dimensions: 412.8 × 292.1 × 60.4 mm

  • Weight: ~3.5 kg

  • Low‑voltage equivalent: 8280‑416 (18–40 VDC)

Typical Applications

  • Large multi‑generator power station centralized master control

  • Marine shipboard integrated power system load management

  • Offshore oil‑gas platform genset parallel control

  • Heavy‑duty industrial micro‑grid prime‑mover coordination


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