{"product_id":"8406-114-woodward-generator-controller-new-original-stock","title":"8406-114 Woodward Generator Controller | New \u0026 Original Stock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWoodward 8406-114 EGCP-3 MC Operator Interface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoodward 8406-114\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eEGCP-3 MC\u003c\/strong\u003e Engine Generator Control Package - Master Control Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-generator coordination and utility mains paralleling within complex power generation architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8406-114 (EGCP-3 MC Master Control Module)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoodward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) \/ Gross Weight: 10.00 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e359 mm (W) x 282 mm (H) x 135 mm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to 70 deg C (-4 deg F to +158 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-30 deg C to 80 deg C (-40 deg F to +185 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95% at 60 deg C, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 to 32 VDC (Nominal 24 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Measurement Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 to 300 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 A RMS nominal (7 A max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Echelon LON\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocols Suite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU, Woodward ServLink, Watch Window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual LCD display, 15-button keypad with directional control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP54 per EN60529; NEMA Type 4 front panel rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActuator Loop Feedback Response \u0026amp; Sync Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe master module coordinates centralized utility-to-bus load management by computing real-time phase-match, slip-frequency, and adaptive voltage differences across separate voltage measurement paths. It processes 3-phase voltage lines up to 300 VAC, continuously evaluating dead bus parameters before generating closing permissive commands to the main circuit breaker actuators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embedded system runs automatic transfer switch (ATS) algorithms to manage open or closed transition cycles between the generator plant and utility mains grid. By establishing low-latency processing of 16 discrete input channels alongside dedicated 5 A RMS current transformer inputs, the hardware maintains active kW and kVAR load regulation loops without introducing operational skew or control loop instabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the 8406-114 operator interface support live hot-swapping under full backplane or system load?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA: No.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a stand-alone, panel-mounted device with high-current sensor and power input connections. The external 18-32 VDC power supply lines, logic connectors, and current transformer inputs must be physically de-energized before removing terminal strips to avoid dangerous open-circuit current transformer overvoltages or unintended breaker states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is access controlled on the local interface to prevent unauthorized field modifications?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA: The device firmware utilizes five independent levels\u003c\/strong\u003e of configuration security. 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