Woodward 8200-182 Turbine Driver Original

FAQ

What turbine applications is the 8200-182 designed for?
It is used for speed and load control in small-to-medium industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, and mechanical drive systems.

Does the controller support magnetic pickup speed sensing?
Yes, it accepts MPUs as the primary speed input and can be configured for redundancy.

How does the 8200-182 interface with actuators?
It provides a 4–20 mA output signal suitable for most proportional actuators or fuel valves.

Can the unit be integrated into plant monitoring systems?
Yes, it supports RS-232 and RS-485 communication for supervisory integration.

What protection features are available?
It includes configurable relay outputs to trigger alarm or trip conditions based on defined logic.

Is the control algorithm adjustable?
The digital PID parameters can be tuned to match turbine response characteristics and operating requirements.

Can it operate in high-vibration environments?
The module is built to withstand industrial vibration levels typical of turbine skids and enclosures.

Does it support load sharing with other controllers?
Yes, it can participate in coordinated load control when used with compatible Woodward systems.