Description
The Woodward 8200-1300 is an advanced integrated graphical front-panel HMI and digital control module designed for single or dual (split range) actuator industrial steam turbines. Part of the 505D series, it features built-in multi-language graphical screens, real-time trending, and robust PID control logic to safely manage turbine speed, load, and auxiliary processes.
📋 Technical Specifications
- 🌍 Origin Country: United States
- ⚖️ Weight: Approximately 2.3 kg
- 📐 Dimensions: Standard 505D panel mount form factor (compatible with 8.4-inch display footprint)
- ⚡ Operating Voltage: Low Voltage DC (LVDC), 18–32 VDC
- 🔌 Power Consumption: Max 20 W nominal
- 🌡️ Operating Temperature: -30°C to +70°C (with display)
- 🖥️ Display Type: 8.4-inch graphical color display with 34 tactile keys
- 🔌 Communication Ports: Ethernet (for plant DCS and RemoteView), CANOpen (for VariStroke actuators), Serial ports
- 🛡️ Enclosure Protection: IP20 (panel mounted components provide higher front-side resilience)
- 🔄 Application Support: Single-valve, dual/split-range valve, or extraction/admission steam turbines
📖 Operating Instructions
- Power Check: Ensure that the isolated 18–32 VDC low-voltage power supply is correctly connected to the input terminals with appropriate grounding.
- Device Interfacing: Connect speed probes, actuator control lines (such as CANOpen VariStroke or analog outputs), and plant Ethernet cables to the corresponding rear-panel ports.
- Configuration & Setup: Use the 8.4-inch graphical interface and front panel keys, or connect the Control Assistant service software via Ethernet to configure turbine data, safety limits, and PID tuning loops.
- Operation & Monitoring: Navigate through the icon-based menus to execute start/stop sequences, monitor real-time data logs, and observe active performance metrics.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
- Q: What primary systems is the Woodward 8200-1300 built to control?
- A: It is engineered for industrial steam turbines requiring precise management of speed, load, extraction pressure, or valve positioning using single or split-range actuators.
- Q: Does the unit support remote monitoring or virtual control?
- A: Yes, it features Ethernet communications supporting Woodward’s RemoteView program for virtual monitoring and control from an external workstation.
- Q: What power supply range does this controller require?
- A: It requires an LVDC source operating strictly within the 18 to 32 VDC range.

