{"product_id":"woodward-8440-1560-synchronizer-control-unit","title":"Woodward 8440-1560 Synchronizer Control Unit","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8440-1560\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-precision synchronization and power management control unit developed by Woodward, Inc.. It is designed for generator paralleling, load sharing, and grid connection management by precisely matching frequency, phase, and voltage parameters between power sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module ensures smooth synchronization during generator connection to busbars, reducing mechanical and electrical stress on alternators while maintaining grid stability. Its ruggedized industrial design supports harsh environments such as engine rooms, offshore platforms, and outdoor power generation skids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8440-1560\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynchronization \u0026amp; Power Management Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V DC nominal (battery-backed systems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU (RS-485), CANopen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynchronization Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency, phase, and voltage matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGalvanically isolated measurement inputs\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 +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration-resistant industrial enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower, communication, and alarm LEDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodward configuration software tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmergency standby generator systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-generation and distributed power plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeak shaving power management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffshore and mining power installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support automatic synchronization?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The module can automatically control engine governor and AVR biasing for dead-bus or live-bus synchronization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Modbus and CANopen be used simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. CANopen is typically used for local control, while Modbus is used for SCADA-level monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs special software required for commissioning?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Woodward provides proprietary configuration tools to set synchronization parameters, communication addresses, and timing logic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48746773381372,"sku":"8440-1560","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9983\/1292\/files\/8441-1138.jpg?v=1772007801","url":"https:\/\/www.electronicplc.com\/products\/woodward-8440-1560-synchronizer-control-unit","provider":"Electronic PLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}