Woodward 8236-273 from SAUL ELECTRIC | In Stock
1.8236-273 Product Overview
The Woodward 8236-273 belongs to the 505/505E series digital turbine controllers. It is a microprocessor-based control module designed for single-valve steam turbines,
including single extraction/admission systems or split-range actuator configurations.
The controller features a front panel Operator Control Panel (OCP) with a two-line, 24-character display and multi-function keypad, allowing easy on-site configuration and monitoring.
2. 8236-273 Technical Specifications and Parameters
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | +24 VDC, approx. 1 A |
| I/O Outputs | Discrete Outputs: 8 Analog Outputs: 6 Actuator Outputs: 2 |
| Display / HMI | Two-line, 24-character LCD, with multi-function keypad |
| Dimensions | Approx. 14 × 11 × 4 in (35.6 × 27.9 × 10.2 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 9.11 lbs (4.13 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | –4 to +140 °F (–20 to +60 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 to +185 °F (–40 to +85 °C) |
| Humidity Standard | 95% RH at 20-55 °C for 48 hours without damage |
| Protection Class | Typically meets industrial dust and water protection standards |
| Communication Protocol | Supports Modbus, RS-232 / RS-422 serial interfaces |
3. Brand History
Woodward, Inc., founded in 1870 and headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, is a global leader in energy control systems. The company has a long history of innovation in turbine control, engine management,
and power generation systems.
Woodward products are widely recognized for their reliability and precision in demanding industrial and power generation applications.
4. Applications in Industrial Automation
The 8236-273 plays a critical role in industrial automation and power generation environments:
- Steam Turbine Control: Manages startup, speed regulation, and extraction/admission control of steam turbines.
- Power Generation Systems: Used in power plants to regulate turbine-driven generators for stable frequency and load management.
- Compressor and Pump Drive Control: Ensures precise speed control for turbine-driven compressors and pumps.
- Process Industry Applications: Applied in chemical plants, refineries, and other industries requiring precise turbine operation.
- Safety and Protection Functions: Includes overspeed protection, critical speed avoidance, actuator travel limits, and event logging for operational safety.
The working principle of CPU controller
The working principle of a CPU controller mainly includes the following steps:
(1) Instruction retrieval: The CPU retrieves instructions from memory and places them in the instruction register.
(2) Instruction decoding: The control unit decodes instructions to determine the type and operand of the instruction.
(3) Execute instructions: Based on the instruction type and operand, the CPU performs corresponding operations,
such as arithmetic operations, logical operations, data transfer, etc.
(4) Storage result: Store the execution result in a register or memory.
(5) Update program counter: Update the program counter to the address of the next instruction.
(6) Repeat the above steps until the program is fully executed.
Performance indicators of CPU controller
The performance indicators of CPU controllers mainly include the following aspects:
(1) Main frequency: The operating frequency of the CPU, measured in Hertz (Hz), representing the number of instructions that the CPU can execute per second.
(2) Core count: The number of processor cores inside a CPU. A multi-core CPU can execute multiple instructions simultaneously, improving computational efficiency.
(3) Cache: High speed memory inside the CPU, used to store commonly used instructions and data, reduce the number of memory accesses, and improve computing speed.
(4) Instruction set: The types and quantities of instructions supported by the CPU, which affect the computing power and compatibility of the CPU.
(5) Power consumption: The amount of electricity consumed by the CPU during operation, which affects the energy consumption and cooling requirements of the computer.
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