Description
Woodward easYgen-2000 controller part 8440-1858 is engineered for reliable generator set management and synchronization. This advanced unit handles main voltage or busbar voltage configurations with a rated voltage of 480 V for industrial power applications.
Product Specifications
- Model Number: 8440-1858
- Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
- Operating Voltage Range: 9.0 to 32.0 Vdc
- Rated Voltage: 480 V (Main or Busbar)
- Dimensions: 219 mm x 171 mm x 61 mm
- Weight: 0.85 kg
- Country of Origin: United States
- Communication Interface: CAN bus, RS485, USB
- Mounting Type: Panel mount
Product Overview
The easYgen-2000 8440-1858 genset control provides comprehensive engine and generator protection, metering, and paralleling functionality in a robust package. It features an integrated display and intuitive pushbuttons for straightforward local operation. Designed to operate at a main voltage or busbar voltage of 480 V while adhering to single-source voltage limits, it ensures reliable power distribution and synchronization performance.
Product Operating Precautions
- Power Supply: Ensure the input DC voltage stays strictly within the 9.0 to 32.0 Vdc range to prevent internal component damage.
- Voltage Configuration: Configure the unit to operate exclusively on either the main voltage or the busbar voltage at the 480 V rated level, as it cannot operate under both simultaneously.
- Environmental Limits: Install the controller in locations where ambient temperatures remain within the -25°C to +70°C operational limit.
- Wiring Integrity: Double-check all high-voltage potential transformer connections to match the 480 V rating before energizing the system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What should I do if the controller fails to power on? A: Verify that the supply voltage is actively delivering between 9.0 and 32.0 Vdc and check the input power fuses.
- Q: Can the unit monitor both main and busbar voltages at the same time? A: No, the controller operates at a main voltage or busbar voltage and strictly cannot operate under both simultaneously.
- Q: What is the rated voltage specification for this controller? A: The unit is rated for 480 V applications.

