Woodward|8290-185|24 Vdc speed control
Description
The Woodward 8290-185 is a 24 Vdc speed control designed for natural gas or gasoline engines. It provides precise speed regulation and includes a start fuel limit feature to prevent startup overspeed and excessive smoke.
Features
- Operation Voltage: 24 Vdc
- Application: Natural gas or gasoline engines
- Start Fuel Limit: Prevents startup issues
- Speed Range: 3000–6000 Hz
Technical Specifications
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Voltage Range:
- Operating Voltage: 24 Vdc (20 Vdc minimum to 32 Vdc maximum)
- Power Consumption: 95 W maximum
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Battery Charger Requirement:
- At least 5 A when the governor is energized
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Electrical Protection:
- 10 A slow-blow fuse or circuit breaker in non-grounded battery lead
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Magnetic Pickup:
- Minimum 1.5 Vrms while cranking, typically 100 Hz
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Control Adjustments:
- Stability and Gain: Adjustable for prime mover characteristics
- Rated Speed: Set by a 25-turn internal potentiometer
- Idle Speed: Adjustable between 25% and 100% of rated speed using a 50 kΩ potentiometer
-
Performance:
- Steady State Speed Band: ±1/4 of 1% of rated speed
- Start Fuel Limit: Adjusted with an internal 10-turn potentiometer
-
Environmental Tolerances:
- Ambient Temperature Range: -40 to +75 °C (-40 to +167 °F)
Woodward|8290-185|24 Vdc speed control


Woodward|8290-185|24 Vdc speed control
Description
The Woodward 8290-185 is a 24 Vdc speed control designed for natural gas or gasoline engines. It provides precise speed regulation and includes a start fuel limit feature to prevent startup overspeed and excessive smoke.
Features
- Operation Voltage: 24 Vdc
- Application: Natural gas or gasoline engines
- Start Fuel Limit: Prevents startup issues
- Speed Range: 3000–6000 Hz
Technical Specifications
-
Voltage Range:
- Operating Voltage: 24 Vdc (20 Vdc minimum to 32 Vdc maximum)
- Power Consumption: 95 W maximum
-
Battery Charger Requirement:
- At least 5 A when the governor is energized
-
Electrical Protection:
- 10 A slow-blow fuse or circuit breaker in non-grounded battery lead
-
Magnetic Pickup:
- Minimum 1.5 Vrms while cranking, typically 100 Hz
-
Control Adjustments:
- Stability and Gain: Adjustable for prime mover characteristics
- Rated Speed: Set by a 25-turn internal potentiometer
- Idle Speed: Adjustable between 25% and 100% of rated speed using a 50 kΩ potentiometer
-
Performance:
- Steady State Speed Band: ±1/4 of 1% of rated speed
- Start Fuel Limit: Adjusted with an internal 10-turn potentiometer
-
Environmental Tolerances:
- Ambient Temperature Range: -40 to +75 °C (-40 to +167 °F)