- Overview
- Specifications
- Description
- Applications
- Troubleshooting
- FAQ
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Overview
Place of Origin: |
USA |
Brand Name: |
Woodward |
Model Number: |
8237-1104 |
Packaging Details: |
Original new Factory Sealed |
Delivery Time: |
5-7 days |
Payment Terms: |
T/T |
Supply Ability: |
In stock |
Specifications
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Model |
8237-1104 |
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Product Type |
Electrical Control Unit |
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Dimensions |
29 × 18.7 × 5 cm |
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Weight |
1.82 kg |
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Operating Temperature Range |
-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) |
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Control Accuracy |
±0.5% of Full Scale |
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Input/Output Signals |
8 to 32 Vdc (nominal 24 Vdc) |
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Power Consumption |
Max 15W |
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Communication Interface |
RS-485 Modbus Protocol |
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Protection Class |
IP65 (Front Panel), IP20 (Enclosure) |
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Total pin count |
128 pins |
Description
The Woodward 8237-1104 is an electrical control unit. This unit is primarily used for the complex management of high-power industrial gas engines, diesel engines, or dual-fuel engines, responsible for controlling gas injection, ignition timing, air-fuel ratio (AFR), and acquiring signals from various sensors.
Applications
Power Plants: Control turbine and diesel generator speed with overspeed protection.
Petrochemical Plants: Monitor turbine-driven compressors and hydrogenation systems.
Shipbuilding Industry: Serve as core control for marine propulsion and emergency generators.
Gas Compression Stations: Control engine-driven pipeline compressor units.
Troubleshooting
Signal Loss: Check 24VDC power supply stability and verify 4-20mA/0-10V loop connections.
Communication Error: Inspect RS-485 wiring polarity and ensure Modbus node addresses match the master controller.
Unstable Control: Recalibrate the full-scale settings to eliminate deviations beyond the ±0.5% tolerance.
FAQ
Q: What is the allowable operating temperature range of 8237-1104?
A: Its operating ambient temperature is -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C).
Q: What is the control accuracy of 8237-1104?
A: Its control accuracy can reach ±0.5% of full scale.
Q: What is the input/output signal voltage range supported by 8237-1104?
A: The signal voltage range is 8–32 Vdc, with a rated voltage of 24 Vdc.
Q: What communication interface does 8237-1104 use?
A: It uses an RS-485 communication interface supporting the Modbus protocol.
Q: How many total pins does 8237-1104 have?
A: The hardware interface has a total of 128 pins.