8406-113

About the 8406-113

Model 8406-113 falls under the Woodward EGCP-3 Engine Generator Control Package, Load Sharing (LS) model series. This microprocessor-based unit is designed to be used along with or together with other LS units. The 8406-113 is rated with an input voltage of 18-32 V dc, and rated for an operating temperature range of –20 to +70 °C.

This LS model has a keypad and display screen interface, which includes two backlit LCD screens, enabling users to simultaneously monitor and tune related parameters. These screens display eight lines of status information, with the option of four lines of configuration or alarm log information.

Before use, the 8406-113 must be configured through the First Time Startup Menu; these items cannot be edited while the engine is running. For standard operations, the 8406-113 configuration points are available from the front panel display. Additional configuration points (along with the standard ones) may be accessed from Watch Window software through the ServLink communications serial link.

This control unit has nine status menus to allow for easy monitoring and troubleshooting. These menus are System Status, Engine Status, Generator Status, Synchronizer Status, KW Load Status, PF/KVAR Status, I/O Status, Sequence Status, and ATS Status (please note: the LS models do not have any Transfer Switch functions. If the unit is set up with the local system bus tied to the mains, and MC unit is required to perform the ATS function).

Additional specs and instructions may be found online in the EGCP-3 Engine Generator Control Package LS (Load Sharing) Model 8406-113 Manual 26194.