Description
Woodward 8440 Series Governor Installation
Models: 8440-1955 (Standard), 8440-1884 (CAN Bus Interface)
Application: Gas/Diesel Engine Speed Control | Certification: ATEX II 3G Ex nA IIC T4
Pre-Installation Requirements
1. ENVIRONMENTAL
- Ambient Temp: -40°C to +85°C (derate 1%/°C >65°C)
- Vibration Limit: 7g RMS (5-2000Hz per ISO 10816-3)
- Humidity: ≤95% non-condensing
2. MECHANICAL PREP
• Mounting Surface: Flatness ≤0.1mm/100mm
• Isolation: Use Vibration Pads (P/N: WP-24370)
• Clearance: ≥75mm top/bottom for cooling

Mechanical Installation
Step 1: Mounting
[For 8440-1955]
1. Secure via 4x M8 bolts (Grade 8.8)
2. Torque sequence:
25 Nm → 50 Nm → Final 80 Nm ±5%
3. Grounding: Connect chassis to engine block with 10mm² braided strap
[For 8440-1884]
• Additional CAN bus port guard (P/N: WP-1884-GRD) required
• Maintain 30mm clearance from high-EMF sources
Step 2: Linkage Connection
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Actuator Rod Type | 316SS Ø10mm |
| Angular Misalignment | ≤0.5° |
| Preload Force | 15-20N (measured at rod end) |
| Lubrication | Molykote PG-65 (Quarterly) |
Electrical Wiring
Terminal Assignments:
TERMINAL 8440-1955 8440-1884
1-2 Speed Sensor (VR) VR Input + CAN-L
3-4 Power (18-32V DC) Power + CAN-H
5-6 4-20mA Output Analog Out + Shield
7-8 Actuator Drive Actuator Drive
Wiring Practices:
• SENSORS:
- Magnetic pickup: ≥200mVpp @ 1000RPM
- Shield termination: Drain wire to TB9
• POWER:
- Reverse polarity protection: Max 60V/0.5s
- Fusing: 10A slow-blow within 300mm
• CAN BUS (8440-1884 only):
- Termination: 120Ω ±1% at bus ends
- Baud rate: 250kbps (default)
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Interface
Actuator Connections:
8440-1955:
Port A ───┬─ Actuator Supply (3-20 bar)
Port B ───┴─ Return Line (1:1 ratio)
8440-1884:
Add servo pressure transducer (P/N: PT-7790)
Sealing: Parker PR1 thread sealant on NPT ports
Tubing: 6mm OD stainless steel, max bend radius 50mm
Commissioning Sequence
-
Pre-Start Checks
multimeterCopy Code• Insulation: >100MΩ @500V DC (power to ground)
• Continuity: Actuator coil = 5.2Ω ±10%
-
Calibration
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Droop=4% ; Engine-specific adjustment
Gain=2.5 ; Start value
Ramp_Time=8s ; Acceleration limit -
Dynamic Test
plaintextCopy Code- Step response: 5-100% in <800ms
- Stability: ±0.25% steady-state error
Critical Warnings
⚠️ SAFETY INTERLOCKS
• Enable mechanical overspeed trip (TESTED) before energizing
• Install shear coupling (P/N: SC-8440) on actuator rod
⚠️ PROHIBITED ACTIONS
- Never apply power without load connected
- Do not exceed 22mA actuator drive current
- Avoid grounding CAN shield at both ends
Compliance & Documentation
Standards:
- API 612 7th Ed. (Petroleum machinery)
- ISO 8528-5 (Generator sets)
- EN 60068-2-6 (Vibration immunity)
Post-Installation:
• Tag controller with Woodward FIT ID
• Complete calibration record (Form WR-8440-01)
• File vibration spectrum analysis (0-500Hz)
Diagnostic Indicators
| LED | State | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| POWER (Green) | Solid | Normal operation |
| STATUS (Amber) | 1 Flash/sec | CAN bus error (1884 only) |
| FAULT (Red) | 3 Flashes + pause | Actuator overcurrent |
8440-1955 8440-1884 Woodward PDF
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