8280-464
May 26, 2026

8280-464

Product Overview Woodward 8280‑464 is a low‑voltage variable‑speed process‑optimized controller in the 723PLUS series, paired with high‑voltage counterpart 8280‑465. Designed for reciprocating gas/diesel engines in industrial process applications (compressors, pumping units, pipeline prime movers), it integrates speed governing + multi‑loop PID process control, supporting dead‑band and cascade control modes for pressure, flow and differential‑pressure regulation. It is not limited to genset load sharing, focusing on industrial variable‑speed process performance management.

Description

Key Features

  1. Wide‑range low‑voltage power supply: 18–40 VDC (24 VDC nominal), 40 W nominal power, 7 A inrush current @ 0.1 ms

  2. Dual redundant magnetic pickup (MPU)/proximity switch speed inputs with torsional vibration filtering

  3. Built‑in process control: dead‑band PID, cascade PID, differential‑pressure control for industrial process variables

  4. LON bus for LINKnet I/O expansion, compatible with pressure/temperature transmitters and auxiliary modules

  5. 3 serial communication ports (RS‑232/422/485), Modbus RTU/ASCII, compatible with Watch Window software & handheld programmer

  6. Configurable fuel limiting, torque limiting, overspeed protection and fault self‑diagnosis

  7. Conformal‑coated PCB, anti‑vibration & anti‑EMI, Class I Div 2 hazardous area certified

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 (−40 °F ~ +158 °F)

  • Certifications: CE, Class I Div 2 hazardous area compliant

Mechanical & Environmental Features

  • Mounting: Front panel‑mount

  • Dimensions: 412.8 × 292.1 × 60.4 mm (16.25×11.5×2.375 in)

  • Weight: ~3.0 kg (6 lbs 8 oz)

  • High‑voltage counterpart: 8280‑465 (90–150 VDC)

Typical Applications

  • Oil & gas reciprocating compressors and pipeline pump units

  • Variable‑speed industrial gas engine process control

  • Pressure‑flow closed‑loop regulation for heavy‑duty prime movers

  • Refinery and oilfield power‑driven process equipment control


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