The Woodward 2300 Digital is a microprocessor-based electronic load sharing and speed control that is custom programmable to the specific needs of the application. It provides speed and load control for reciprocating engines, steam turbines, and gas turbines, with integral load sensor and load sharing capabilities for a variety of power generation configurations.
Key Features
Control
- Microprocessor-based, custom programmable to application requirements
- Speed and load control for engines and turbines
- Integral load sensor and load sharing
- Isochronous load sharing, kW droop, and base load operation
- Configurable for engine speed range, gear teeth, forward/reverse acting via PC
- Modbus RTU slave communication via RS-232/RS-422
I/O
- 1 generator load sensor (3 PT + 3 CT inputs)
- 1 load sharing line
- 1 actuator driver output
- 1 magnetic pickup (MPU) input
- 1 analog output, 2 analog inputs
- 8 discrete inputs, 4 discrete relay driver outputs
- 1 serial COM port (RS-232/RS-422)
Installation
- Single PCB in sheet-metal enclosure
- Ordinary and hazardous location versions available
- Bulkhead mount with spring-loaded terminal blocks
- 24 Vdc supply, operating range –40 to +70 °C
- CE Marked and UL/CSA Listed
Applications
- Reciprocating engine speed and load control
- Steam turbine speed and load control
- Gas turbine speed and load control
- Power generation load sharing systems
- Hazardous location installations
Drake Controls Services
Drake Controls is a Woodward Authorized Distributor. We supply 2300 Digital units, provide application configuration, and maintain repair capability.