{"product_id":"8440-1978-woodward-digital-synchronizer-and-load-control-module","title":"8440-1978 Woodward Digital Synchronizer and Load Control Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodward 8440-1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-precision\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Synchronizer and Load Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(DSLC) module designed for industrial generator sets. It automates the synchronization process—matching frequency, phase angle, and voltage between the generator and a bus or utility grid. It also manages proportional load sharing for stable parallel operation. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal equipment to ensure maximum safety and efficiency in power generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8440-1978\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital Synchronizer and Load Control (DSLC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC (Operating range: 18–40 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic Synchronization, Isochronous Load Sharing, Base Loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Phase Voltage and Current sensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-speed network interfaces for multi-unit coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuggedized metal chassis for back-panel mounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Synchronizing Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMatches frequency and phase with microsecond accuracy, ensuring smooth breaker closure without electrical transients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Load Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupports base loading and isochronous load sharing, balancing kW and kVAR across units to prevent generator motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworked Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultiple units can communicate over a control network, enabling automatic handling of dead bus closures and load shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Hardware Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned to withstand EMI and vibrations in engine-room environments, maintaining stability during high-crank voltage drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEquipped with diagnostic LEDs and communication ports, enabling real-time status updates and quick fault isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this unit replace older analog DSLC models?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8440-1978\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a digital upgrade, with improved stability, easier configuration, and better network integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this product brand new?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e, factory-sealed, and never previously used or refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this module for mains decoupling?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it includes sensing logic to monitor grid conditions and can execute decoupling procedures during utility failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat configuration tools are required?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnicians use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodward's software tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evia a PC interface to configure PID constants, voltage 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