The Woodward 8200-1311 505-XT digital governor is a field-programmable steam turbine control system designed for single valve, split-range, extraction, or admission steam turbines in mechanical drive or generator applications. The 8200-1311 operates as a standalone unit or interfaces with a plant Distributed Control System (DCS) to manage steam turbine operation and parameter limiting. The device controls speed, load, inlet pressure, extraction/admission pressure, auxiliary parameters, exhaust pressure, and acceleration using integrated PID loops. Operating on AC or DC input power, this control system utilizes a built-in graphical user interface (GUI) with an integrated screen and keypad for system setup, online adjustment, and process parameter monitoring.
Features
Built-in 8.4-inch LCD graphical display (800x600) and operator keypad
Integrated PID controllers for Speed, Cascade, Auxiliary, Inlet, Extraction/Admission, Exhaust, and Acceleration
Dual Speed/Load dynamics with automatic PID optimization tuning
Auto Start Sequence for warm and cold turbine startup procedures
Critical Speed Avoidance with up to three configurable speed bands
First-Out Trip and Alarm indication with sequence-of-events time stamping
Dynamic operational capability with ratio limiter control for extraction/admission steam maps
Field-configurable input and output options supporting standard 4-20 mA and discrete signal types
Integrated distributed I/O expansion via Woodward LinkNet nodes over CAN networks
Modbus communication capabilities over Ethernet (TCP/UDP) and serial (RS-232/RS-485) links
Applications
Single valve steam turbines
Split-range steam turbine actuators
Controlled extraction steam turbines
Controlled admission steam turbines
Extraction and admission steam turbines
Generator drive applications
Mechanical drive applications
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Manufacturer
Woodward
Part Number
8200-1311
Input Power Voltage Range
88-264 Vac / 90-150 Vdc
Input Power Frequency
45-65 Hz (AC)
Power Consumption (AC)
73 W max, 1.6 A max
Power Consumption (DC)
73 W max, 0.8 A max
Output Voltage Holdup Time
> 30 ms @ 110 Vac, > 120 ms @ 220 Vac
Isolation to EARTH
> 1500 Vrms
Isolation to Other Circuits
> 3000 Vrms
Operating Temperature
-30 degC to +70 degC
Storage Temperature
-30 degC to +70 degC
Humidity
5% to 95%, non-condensing
Ingress Rating
IP20 (Rear), IP54 (Front bezel)
Speed Sensor Inputs
2 channels (MPU: 1 to 35 Vrms, 10 Hz to 35 kHz; PROX: 0 to 32 Vdc, 0.04 Hz to 35 kHz)
Mounting Orientation: Mount the unit vertically so that ventilation slots remain unobstructed at the top and bottom. Ensure surrounding ambient air temperature inside the enclosure does not exceed 70 degC.
Grounding: Connect the Protective Earth (PE) terminal directly to PE ground using a wire gauge equal to or larger than 4 mm2 (12 AWG) with a properly sized ring lug.
Wiring Requirements: Use fixed field wiring suitable for operating temperatures at least 10 degC above the maximum surrounding ambient air temperature.
Shielding: Use double-shielded (SSTP) Cat5 cables for Ethernet links (maximum cable length 100 meters). CAN cabling must use shielded twisted-pair wire with unshielded wire exposure limited to less than 3.8 cm (1.5 inches) at terminal connections.
Disconnect Device: Install an easily accessible emergency switch or circuit breaker near the controller to disconnect power. The disconnect device must not interrupt the Protective Earth conductor.
Power Line Fuses: Utilize external circuit breakers or power-line fusing rated to a minimum of 3.5 A to protect power supply network wiring from short circuits.
FAQ
What power input range does the controller accept?
The device operates on high voltage AC or DC power ranging from 88 to 264 Vac (45-65 Hz) or 90 to 150 Vdc.
What operating temperature range is supported by the unit?
The module is rated for an operating surrounding air temperature range of -30 degC to +70 degC.
What types of speed sensors can be connected to the inputs?
The hardware contains two isolated digital speed input channels capable of reading Passive Magnetic Pickups (MPUs) or Active Proximity Probes.
What field communication interfaces are available on the device?
The controller features four isolated 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet ports, four isolated CAN ports, and one isolated serial port supporting RS-232 or RS-485.
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