8237-2600 Woodward overspeed protection device new brand

• Brand
  Woodward
• Model
  8237-2600
• Product Name
  ProTech-GII Panel-Mount Overspeed Protection System
• Country of Origin
  USA
• HS Code
  8538900000
• Dimensions
  483mm*356mm*159mm
• Weight
  11.3 kg (25 lb)
• Operating Temperature
  ‑20 °C to +65 °C
• Storage Temperature
  ‑40 °C to +85 °C
• Humidity
  5%–95% RH
• Warranty
  12 month
• Product Status
  New and original

Woodward 8237-2600 Product Overview and Technical Specifications

Input:

Speed Sensors: 3 × MPU (Magnetic Pickup) inputs, 0.5-32,000 rpm range

Discrete Inputs: 6 × external trip inputs (vibration, pressure, etc.)

Analog Input: 1 × 4-20 mA for speed readout

Output:
Trip Relays: 3 × independent or 2-out‑of-3 voted relays (5 A @ 250 VAC)

Analog Output: 1 × 4-20 mA (speed retransmission)

Communication: Modbus TCP/IP and RS-485 for diagnostics and monitoring

Power Supply:- Dual Inputs: HV (90-264 VAC/100-150 VDC) and LV (18-32 VDC)

Consumption: 30 W max; 0.5 A @ 90 VAC, 0.22 A @ 264 VAC

Certifications: IEC 61508 SIL 3, CE, ATEX Zone 2

Product Advantages:

SIL 3 Safety: Certified for high-integrity protection in hazardous environments

Flexible Configuration: Selectable voted/independent relay outputs for diverse safety logic

Seamless Integration: Modbus connectivity for DCS/SCADA integration

Minimized Downtime: Hot-swap and diagnostic LEDs reduce maintenance time

Harsh Environment Durability: Withstands high vibration, humidity, and temperature fluctuations

Applications:

Power Generation: Steam/gas turbine overspeed protection in combined-cycle and cogeneration plants

Oil & Gas: Turboexpander and compressor drive safety systems

Process Industries: Chemical, petrochemical, and refinery turbine safety interlocks

Hydroelectric Plants: Hydro turbine overspeed and runaway prevention

Core Functions:

Overspeed/Overacceleration Detection: Monitors 3 MPU inputs for abnormal speed spikes

Safety Tripping: Activates relays to shut down turbines during critical faults

Diagnostic Monitoring: Real-time LED indicators and Modbus-based health monitoring

Event Logging: SOE records trip/alarm events for root-cause analysis

System Testing: Supports manual/automatic overspeed tests without process disruption

Key Features:

TMR Architecture: Three independent processing channels for fault tolerance

High-Speed Response: 12 ms trip time for overspeed/overacceleration events

Hot-Swap Modules: Online replacement of A/B/C modules without shutdown

SOE Recording: 512-event log with 1 ms resolution for trip analysis

Vibration & Shock Resistance: Compliant with IEC 721‑3‑3 Class 3C2