Product Description
This unit is a DSLC/MSLC Gateway model. It is part of the 723 Speed Control / Power Generation series, manufactured by Woodward Governor. Model 8280-207 has an input voltage rating of 90 to 150 Vdc (125 Vdc nominal), making this the high-voltage version of this unit. For the low-voltage version, see model 8280-206.
723 model 8280-207 has load-sharing capabilities and numerous programmable set points. There are a few serial ports on this unit, one of which supports the Woodward Hand Held Programmer (part 9907-205, sold separately). The programmer is menu-driven, providing a user-friendly experience for operators without extensive programming knowledge. 8280-207 has permanent memory for all set points, so no external power source is required to retain this data.
The 8280-207 unit has many inputs and outputs, both analog and digital. A few of these I/Os include:
- 2-speed signal inputs - 1.0 to 50 Vrms speed input voltage
- 8 discrete inputs - 10 ms ±15% response time
- 4 analog inputs - 0.5% of full-scale accuracy
- Load sharing input - 1.0% of full scale
- 3 relay contact outputs
Woodward 723 Digital Control Product Specification 02759B contains additional details on the I/Os on model 8280-207. The spec sheet also contains information on environmental requirements for this unit and should be reviewed before selecting a mounting location.