Product Overview
When generator failures cause costly downtime, the Woodward 8440-2051 provides comprehensive protections. This Industrial Automation Module is a 3200 P2 genset control from the easYgen-3000 series, designed for multiple unit operations. It includes a built-in operator interface with a color LCD and soft keys, and supports front panel mounting.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Front Panel Dimensions |
282W x 216H x 96D mm |
| Manufacturer |
Woodward Fort Collins CO |
| Max. Power Consumption per Path |
< 0.15 W |
| Multi-lingual Support |
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Polish, Slovakian, Finnish, Swedish |
| Power Supply |
12/24 Vdc (8 to 40 Vdc) |
| Primary Setting Range (Voltage) |
50 - 650,000 Vac |
| Setting Range (Current) |
1 - 32,000 A |
Industry Applications
The Woodward 8440-2051 excels in generator protection and control for industrial power systems. It handles engine overspeed/underspeed, speed/frequency mismatch, cylinder temperature imbalance, and phase shift/rotation field. Use it in backup power for hospitals, data centers, and manufacturing plants where uninterrupted operation is critical.
Troubleshooting & Common Issues
Common failures in generator sets include loss of synchronization and overvoltage. The Woodward 8440-2051 prevents these with its built-in protections. For configuration errors, use the password-protected HMI or ToolKit software. The event recorder logs up to 300 events to diagnose root causes. Ensure proper settings for voltage (50–650,000 Vac) and current (1–32,000 A) to avoid nuisance trips.
Selection Guide & Purchasing Advice
Before purchasing, verify compatibility with your generator's CT ratings (1A inputs). The Woodward 8440-2051 supports single/multi-unit operations and four operating modes: Automatic, Manual, Stop, and Test. For reliable supply, order from ubest101, a trusted partner for industrial automation spares.
Additional details are available in Woodward easYgen-3000 manual 37258P. Verify front panel cutout dimensions (282 x 216 x 96 mm) to ensure proper mounting.