8280-418
May 26, 2026

8280-418

Product Overview Woodward 8280‑418 is a low‑voltage standalone MSLC synchronizer module from the 723PLUS controller family. It focuses purely on generator‑busbar synchronization, phase/voltage/frequency matching and breaker closing control, working together with DSLC speed controllers to complete genset paralleling. It has no master gateway load‑management function, only independent synchronization control, widely used in power generation, marine power systems and oil‑gas industrial prime‑mover applications.

Description

Key Features

  1. Low‑voltage wide‑range power supply: 18–40 VDC (24 VDC nominal)

  2. High‑precision automatic bumpless synchronization: phase angle, frequency and voltage difference detection

  3. Outputs closing pulse for generator circuit breaker, with anti‑paralleling protection

  4. Dual magnetic pickup (MPU) speed inputs for redundant speed measurement

  5. LON bus interface for DSLC network communication; RS‑232/422/485 with Modbus RTU/ASCII

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

Electrical Specifications

  • Power Supply: 18–40 VDC

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

  • Communication: LON bus, 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 approved

Mechanical & Environmental Features

  • Mounting: Front panel‑mount

  • Enclosure: Rugged metal housing

  • Dimensions: 412.8 × 292.1 × 60.4 mm

  • Weight: ~2.8 kg

  • High‑voltage counterpart: 8280‑419 (90–150 VDC)

Typical Applications

  • Single‑point automatic synchronization for multi‑generator power stations

  • Marine genset shore‑power & grid paralleling control

  • Offshore oil‑gas platform generator synchronization

  • Industrial micro‑grid genset parallel‑switching control


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