Woodward 8440-2050 Industrial Digital Speed Controller

Woodward 8440-2050 (Industrial Digital Speed Controller)
Conclusion: End of production (EOL) officially ceased in May 2026 and is a legacy product; The alternative model is easyYgen-3500XT (8440-2082/2085).

1、 Basic Information
Model: 8440-2050 (belonging to the easyYgen-3000 series)
Brand: Woodward (USA)
Type: Digital generator set/speed controller, integrating synchronization, parallel operation, load distribution, and engine speed regulation functions
Discontinued status: Discontinued, original factory no longer produces, only market inventory/second-hand/refurbished parts in circulation
Alternative models: easyYgen-3500XT (8440-2082, 8440-2085), directly compatible with replacements
2、 Core functions
Speed/Load Control: Precise Speed Control and Load Distribution for Diesel/Gas Engines, Steam/Gas Turbines
Synchronous parallel operation: Automatically synchronize the generator with the grid/unit, supporting up to 32 units in parallel
Protection functions: electrical and engine protection for overvoltage/undervoltage, overclocking/underfrequency, overcurrent, overspeed/underspeed, power feedback, etc
Communication interfaces: RS-232, RS-422, CANopen, Modbus TCP/RTU, Ethernet
Local operation: Color LCD+soft keys for local configuration, monitoring, and fault diagnosis
3、 Technical parameters
Power supply: 8-40 VDC (12/24 VDC typical)
Working temperature: -20 ° C to+70 ° C (industrial grade)
Analog input: 3 channels; Analog output: 2 channels (± 10V, ± 20mA, PWM)
Digital input/output: up to 12 discrete outputs, CANopen expandable with 16 external I/O channels
Measurement frequency: 50/60Hz (40-85Hz)
Protection level: IP65 (front panel), suitable for cabinet installation
4、 Application scenarios
Industrial power generation: power stations, backup power sources, combined heat and power (CHP), peak shaving and valley filling
Power equipment: diesel/gas engine driven generators, steam/gas turbines, compressors
Offshore platforms, ship power systems, emergency power sources for oil fields/mines