{"product_id":"8440-2165-woodward-generator-synchronizer","title":"8440-2165 Woodward Generator Synchronizer","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodward 8440-2165\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a microprocessor-based synchronizer from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPM-D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, designed for seamless synchronization of three-phase AC generators. It ensures safe, transient-free breaker closure by matching the phase angle, frequency, and voltage of the generator to the busbar. This unit is ideal for applications requiring automated synchronization, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edistributed power systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eemergency standby generators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8440-2165 features a high-visibility display for real-time synchronization monitoring and uses PID control for speed and voltage biasing, making it an essential tool for precise power management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8440-2165\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSPM-D (Synchronizer Package Microprocessor - Digital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Measurement Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 VAC (Nominal secondary voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Measurement Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 A (Secondary current transformer rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronization Logic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase-match and Slip-frequency synchronization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Matching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated voltage matching for excitation control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable bias signals for speed governors and AVRs\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-20°C to +70°C (Max 100°C for storage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8440-2165\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis primarily used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epower plants\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecogeneration facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecritical backup systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esuch as hospitals or data centers. 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