Here are the key parameters and technical specifications of the Woodward 8237-1603, an electronic speed governor used for gas turbines, steam turbines, or other industrial equipment to control engine/turbine speed:
Input Power
- Voltage Range: 20–30 VDC (typically 24 VDC)
- Power Consumption: ≤15 W
Speed Measurement
- Input Signal: Magnetic pickup or Hall effect sensor
- Measurement Range: 0–10,000 RPM (configurable)
- Accuracy: ±0.1% of setpoint (typical)
Output Control
- Analog Output: 0–20 mA or 4–20 mA (configurable) for actuator control (e.g., fuel valve, intake valve)
- Output Load: ≤500 Ω
Control Modes
- Speed Control: Maintains constant rotational speed
- Load Control: Adjusts output based on load changes
- Remote Control: Supports external signal input (e.g., 4–20 mA remote setpoint)
Analog Inputs
- Remote setpoint: 4–20 mA (isolated)
- Process variables: Pressure, temperature (optional)
Digital Interfaces
- Communication Protocol: Modbus RTU (RS-485)
- Baud Rate: 9600/19200/38400 bps (configurable)
I/O Terminals
- Speed sensor input
- Actuator output
- Status feedback outputs (e.g., run/stop, alarm)
- Operating Temperature: −20°C to +70°C
- Storage Temperature: −40°C to +85°C
- Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)
- Protection Class: IP20 (standard); optional IP65 with protective enclosure
- Vibration Resistance: ≤5 g (10–2000 Hz)
- Shock Resistance: ≤10 g (11 ms)
- Dimensions: 177.8 mm × 127 mm × 76.2 mm (H×W×D)
- Weight: ~1.5 kg
- Mounting Method: Panel mount or DIN rail mount
- Speed control for gas turbines and steam turbines
- Speed governing systems for diesel engines and generator sets
- Speed regulation for industrial pumps and compressors
- Power control for marine propulsion systems
- CE certified
- UL/cUL listed
- RoHS compliant

