Description
🔹 Product Description
The WOODWARD 505XT LV-STD 8200-1310 is a digital turbine control system designed for steam turbine speed, load, extraction, and admission control applications. It belongs to the Woodward 505XT Digital Control Series, providing programmable control functions for single-valve, extraction, and/or admission steam turbines.
The 505XT 8200-1310 model is the LVDC standard compliance version, operating with an 18–36 VDC power supply. It integrates turbine governing, monitoring, protection, and operator interface functions into one controller, allowing configuration for different turbine control requirements.
The controller is widely used in industrial steam turbine systems for power generation, mechanical drive applications, compressors, pumps, and process industries. It can operate as a standalone turbine controller or communicate with plant Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for integrated automation.

8200-1310
⚙️ Product Features
🔹 Woodward 505XT digital steam turbine governor.
🔹 LVDC low-voltage power supply version.
🔹 Supports 18–36 VDC operating voltage.
🔹 Designed for single valve, extraction, and admission turbine control.
🔹 Field programmable configuration.
🔹 Built-in graphical user interface (GUI).
🔹 Supports speed, load, and process control functions.
🔹 Provides turbine monitoring and protection functions.
🔹 Compatible with industrial automation and DCS integration.
🔹 Suitable for power generation and mechanical drive systems.
📋 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | WOODWARD |
| Model | 505XT LV-STD |
| Part Number | 8200-1310 |
| Series | 505XT Digital Control Series |
| Product Name | Steam Turbine Digital Control |
| Product Type | Turbine Governor / Control Unit |
| Application | Steam Turbine Speed & Load Control |
| Power Supply | 18–36 VDC |
| Control Platform | Programmable Digital Controller |
| Installation | Industrial Control Panel Mount |
🔧 Application
The Woodward 505XT 8200-1310 is designed for advanced turbine control applications.
Typical applications include:
⚡ Steam turbine generator sets
🏭 Industrial power plants
🛢 Oil and gas process systems
⚙️ Compressor turbine drives
💧 Pump and mechanical drive turbines
🏗 Process automation systems
The controller manages turbine operating parameters including:
🔹 Speed regulation
🔹 Load control
🔹 Valve positioning
🔹 Extraction pressure control
🔹 Admission control
🔹 Turbine protection monitoring
🔌 System Integration
The 505XT LV-STD integrates with turbine field devices and plant automation systems through configurable inputs and outputs.
Typical connections include:
🔹 Speed sensors
🔹 Actuator control systems
🔹 Pressure transmitters
🔹 Load measurement devices
🔹 Alarm and shutdown circuits
🔹 DCS communication interfaces
Before replacement or installation, verify:
🔹 Turbine application type
🔹 Power supply voltage
🔹 Firmware revision
🔹 Configuration parameters
🔹 Actuator compatibility
🔹 Existing control wiring
Correct commissioning settings are required to ensure proper turbine operation.
❓ FAQ
Q1: What is the Woodward 505XT 8200-1310?
A1: It is a digital steam turbine control unit used for turbine governing, speed control, load control, and protection functions.
Q2: What is the difference between 8200-1310 and 8200-1311?
A2: The 8200-1310 is the LVDC version supporting 18–36 VDC, while the 8200-1311 is the AC/DC power version supporting wider AC/DC input ranges.
Q3: Is the 505XT a PLC CPU?
A3: No. It is a dedicated turbine control system designed specifically for steam turbine operation.
Q4: What turbines can the 505XT control?
A4: It supports single valve, extraction, and admission steam turbine applications.
Q5: Can the 505XT connect to a DCS system?
A5: Yes. It can operate with plant automation systems through suitable communication and I/O configurations.
Q6: What power supply does 8200-1310 require?
A6: It requires an 18–36 VDC power supply.
Q7: What should be checked before replacing this controller?
A7: Verify turbine type, actuator configuration, firmware compatibility, wiring, and stored control parameters.
Q8: Is 8200-1310 still used in industrial applications?
A8: Yes. The 505XT series remains used in turbine control systems for industrial power and mechanical drive applications.
⭐ Recommended WOODWARD Models
- 8200-1311 – 505XT HV-STD AC/DC Steam Turbine Control.
- 8200-1312 – 505XT Marine/ATEX LVDC Controller.
- 8200-1300 – Woodward 505 LV Steam Turbine Control.
- 8200-1301 – Woodward 505 HV Steam Turbine Control.
- 8200-1330 – 505DR Redundant Steam Turbine Control.
- 8200-1331 – 505DR HV Redundant Controller.
- 9907-838 – 505 Digital Governor Controller.
- 9905-867 – Woodward 505 Speed Control Unit.
- 9907-028 – Woodward Digital Governor Control.
- 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control – Generator/Turbine Control Unit.
🛠️ Installation Note
Always confirm the complete Woodward part number 505XT LV-STD 8200-1310 before installation. Check turbine configuration, actuator type, power supply, communication settings, and application parameters to ensure correct integration with the existing turbine control system.
