Features:
- Engine-governing role: The 701A controller regulates reciprocating-engine speed through a closed control loop.
- Pickup-to-actuator path: Magnetic-pickup speed feedback is converted into an actuator command.
- Operating flexibility: Isochronous, droop, and remote speed-reference functions support different governing tasks.
8280-192 is the Woodward 701A catalog configuration that links measured engine speed with an electronic actuator command. Its purpose is to keep the driven machine near the requested operating speed as load changes.
The controller sits between the rotating-speed pickup and the fuel or energy actuator. It interprets the speed signal, compares it with the selected reference, and adjusts the actuator through the governing loop.
Product selection must follow the actual engine-governor arrangement rather than the 701A family name alone. The pickup, actuator, power system, and intended control mode define the installation represented by this catalog.
Apter Power can help review official documentation for 8280-192, coordinate quotation, and support catalog-specific sourcing.
Woodward 8280-192 Woodward 701A Digital Speed Control Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Magnetic-pickup input supports 60 to 15000 Hz
- Set engine speed from the actual gear-tooth count
- Verify MPU gap and signal amplitude during cranking
- Catalog configuration provides a 0-200 mA actuator output
- Confirm actuator polarity and current direction
- Tune dynamics only after mechanical linkage checks
- Isochronous and droop control modes are supported
- Remote speed reference accepts a 4-20 mA command
- Independent overspeed protection remains required
- Reciprocating-engine mechanical drive speed control
- Generator-set governing with approved load-sharing design
- Replacement of the same 701A catalog in documented engine systems