Description
The WOODWARD 8440-1706 is a premium industrial CPU controller module engineered for high-precision engine and turbine control, widely applied in power generation, steam turbine systems, and industrial engine governance. Manufactured in the United States, this modular control unit integrates robust hardware configuration, stable operational performance, and versatile compatibility, serving as a core control component for automated industrial power equipment. Below is a detailed introduction to its physical specifications, core technical parameters, performance advantages, and application features.
WOODWARD 8440-1706
Physical Specifications (Dimensions & Weight)
Designed with a standardized modular structure for cabinet installation, the WOODWARD 8440-1706 features a compact and rugged body that adapts to various industrial control cabinet layouts. The product has a net weight of approximately 6.5kg, with optimized overall dimensions that support seamless embedded installation in standard industrial control rooms. Its lightweight yet sturdy structural design effectively saves cabinet space while ensuring structural stability during long-term industrial operation, avoiding displacement or vibration-induced failures.
Core Hardware & Operational Technical Parameters
This controller module adopts high-performance industrial-grade chips with a main processing speed of 50MHz, equipped with 53MB program capacity and 53MB data storage capacity, delivering efficient data processing and program execution capabilities for complex industrial control logic. It supports professional configuration software including 505View and OpView™, enabling convenient parameter debugging, program upgrading, and real-time data monitoring.
In terms of power performance, the module features a maximum power consumption of 18W with stable and energy-saving operation. It supports discrete input voltage of 18–40VDC with a rated input current of 10mA, and is equipped with reliable relay driver output interfaces to match diverse industrial drive requirements. For signal acquisition accuracy, it achieves a voltage accuracy grade of 0.1 and a current accuracy grade of 0.5, ensuring ultra-high precision signal collection and output control.
Speed Control & Response Performance
Tailored for rotational speed control of engines and turbines, the WOODWARD 8440-1706 supports factory-set speed range of 600–3600 RPM and field-configurable speed range of 400–4000 RPM via software debugging, covering most conventional industrial power equipment speed requirements. It delivers outstanding speed regulation accuracy, with ±0.2% steady-state precision relative to the set value and only ±0.8% precision deviation during 50% load step transients, maintaining stable equipment operation under variable load conditions.
The module supports dual speed sensor signal access, compatible with 0.3–15kHz magnetic pickup sensors and 2–20kHz optical sensors, and features a rapid response time of less than 100ms to instantly adjust operational parameters and eliminate equipment operating deviations.
Communication & Environmental Adaptability Parameters
For industrial interconnection scenarios, the 8440-1706 is equipped with RS-232/RS-422 slot interfaces and supports standard Modbus RTU/TCP communication protocols, enabling stable data transmission and seamless docking with upper industrial control systems, PLC equipment, and monitoring platforms. It features strong anti-interference vibration resistance, withstanding 5g RMS vibration within 10–2000Hz frequency range, fully adapting to harsh industrial vibration environments.
In terms of environmental adaptability, the module boasts a wide temperature tolerance range. Its extreme ambient temperature adaptation range is -55°C to 105°C, and the stable working temperature range for long-term continuous operation is -40°C to 70°C. It can withstand up to 95% non-condensing humidity at 38°C, effectively resisting high temperature, low temperature, and high humidity industrial environments to ensure 24/7 stable operation.
Product Advantages & Application Scenarios
Featuring high precision, rapid response, strong environmental adaptability, and flexible configuration, the WOODWARD 8440-1706 stands out in industrial power control scenarios. Its modular plug-and-play design simplifies installation and maintenance, while the high-precision signal processing and stable speed regulation performance significantly improve the operational efficiency and safety of power equipment.
It is widely applicable to steam turbine governance, industrial engine control, generator set power management, and other industrial automation scenarios, and is fully compatible with Woodward series supporting accessories and easYgen system applications. Each product undergoes strict factory testing and comes with a 12-month warranty, providing reliable quality assurance for industrial long-term operation.
