Woodward 8406-113 DCS controller

• Brand
  WOODWARD
• Model
  8406-113
• Product Name
  EGCP-3 Load Sharing Engine Generator Control Package
• Country of Origin
  United States
• HS Code
  85371019
• Dimensions
  282mm×359mm×135mm
• Weight
  4.3kg
• Operating Temperature
  -20°C to +70°C
• Storage Temperature
  -30°C to +80°C
• Power Supply
  24 VDC
• Warranty
  12 month
• Product Status
  New and original

Woodward 8406-113 Product Introduction and Technical Parameters

Electrical Parameters

Built for standard industrial and marine DC power systems, the Woodward 8406-113 features wide voltage tolerance and stable electrical performance. It supports a 18VDC to 32VDC wide input range with a 24VDC rated operating voltage, adapting to common on-site power fluctuations. The unit has a typical steady-state operating current of 0.75A and a maximum power consumption of 18W with low standby loss. Its precision power regulation circuit ensures stable output and prevents system failure caused by unstable power supply. Integrated over-voltage, under-voltage, over-current and short-circuit protection enhances operational safety. It supports multiple high-precision signal outputs including 4–20mA, 0–5V, PWM and ±3V speed bias for accurate generator speed and load closed-loop control.

Core Product Characteristics

Firstly, it provides high-precision intelligent control. Powered by a dedicated industrial microprocessor and optimized algorithms, it realizes precise speed regulation and balanced active and reactive load distribution, effectively suppressing grid oscillation and ensuring stable power quality.

Secondly, it offers superior environmental and mechanical reliability. The NEMA 4 rugged casing and wide temperature range enable stable operation in high-humidity, salt-fog and variable-temperature industrial and marine sites with strong anti-interference capability.

Thirdly, it features strong compatibility and expandability. Standard interfaces and universal protocols ensure seamless connection with most mainstream engines and generators, while modular slots support flexible function upgrades for diverse system requirements.

Fourthly, it is equipped with complete safety protection mechanisms. Real-time monitoring of overspeed, undervoltage, overcurrent and load anomalies triggers automatic protective responses to avoid equipment damage and system faults.

Product Advantages

The Woodward 8406-113 delivers outstanding comprehensive advantages for generator control applications. Its highly integrated structure combines speed regulation, load sharing, monitoring and protection functions, simplifying system configuration and reducing equipment and maintenance costs. The dual-screen visual monitoring enables fast fault diagnosis and minimizes downtime. Featuring stable electrical performance, strong environmental adaptability and complete protection logic, it ensures long-term reliable operation under complex working conditions. With mature field verification and standard industrial certification, it serves as a preferred core control device for multi-generator parallel systems in marine, offshore and industrial power industries.

Interface and Functional Configuration

The controller integrates comprehensive human-computer interaction and expandable functions, equipped with dual backlit LCD displays and physical keypads for real-time parameter viewing, configuration adjustment and fault log checking. Adopting a 3-slot modular design, it provides abundant peripheral interfaces and multi-channel serial ports for data connection with upper monitoring systems, PLCs and parallel generator controllers. It supports automatic synchronous paralleling, intelligent load distribution, fault self-diagnosis and alarm output, covering full lifecycle management of generator startup, operation, load sharing and shutdown protection.