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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Part Number: 8230-896
Manufacturer: Woodward
System Classification: Digital Remote Final Driver (DRFD)
Application Variant: Optimized for specialized valve drive/water systems
Input Voltage Range: 18 to 32 VDC (24 VDC Nominal)
Current Draw: 2.0 Amps maximum (load dependent)
Output Channel Mode: High-current pulse-width modulated (PWM) actuator drive
Operating Temperature: -40 to +70 Degrees Celsius
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (Non-condensing)
Circuit Integration: Conformal-coated PCB module
Mounting Orientation: Enclosure chassis chassis plate/panel mount
Availability: In Stock
Country of Origin: USA
The 8230-896 is a Digital Remote Final Driver Board designed and manufactured by Woodward for dedicated prime mover governor and variable valve actuation layouts. Acting as a heavy-duty power-amplification interface, this specialized driver board translates low-current digital commands from primary microcontrollers into highly precise, high-current output drive signals required to physically operate hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical actuator linkages.
HIGH-CURRENT DIGITAL POWER AMPLIFICATION:
Primary governor processors generate low-power logical steering calculations that cannot directly energize large industrial actuators. The 8230-896 acts as the high-current final stage in this control string. By tracking input reference codes over isolated communication lines, the board modulates its power semiconductor grid to output high-energy, proportional currents, enabling quick positioning of fuel blocks and variable control valves.
REMOTE DISTRIBUTED CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE:
By separating the Final Driver stages into a dedicated, remote board assembly like the 8230-896, Woodward isolates the primary control computer rack from heavy heat generation and potential field-side inductive disruptions. This distributed layout enhances overall system reliability and ensures that field wiring issues remain contained at the remote terminal boundary.
WHY BUY FROM WOC:
World of Controls is a specialized global authority in the lifecycle extension of active Woodward and GE industrial control architectures, providing the 8230-896 in both UNUSED and REBUILT conditions to eliminate operational latency. Our legacy quality-assurance protocol involves extensive load-profile thermal testing, step-response signal analysis, component isolation barrier checks, and static-safe custom industrial packaging. By partnering with WOC, you secure reliable hardware solutions reinforced by 24/7 technical consultation and accelerated global logistics.
What is Woodward 8230-896?
The 8230-896 is a Digital Remote Final Driver Board developed by Woodward. It serves as an auxiliary power amplification module that bridges a primary turbine or engine controller with high-demand field actuators, converting low-level control signals into high-current drives.
What is the primary cause of stress or failure on a final driver board?
Because this board constantly switches high-current lines to drive inductive actuator loads, its onboard power transistors and flyback clamping circuits handle continuous thermal cycling. Over prolonged operation in high-ambient environments, these components can face thermal breakdown, making strict calibration and quality audits vital during routine system overhauls.
Can the 8230-896 operate directly from AC mains power?
No, the module requires a regulated direct current input within the 18 to 32 VDC window (24 VDC Nominal). Running the board on alternating current or unregulated lines will damage the input filters and power conversion layers.
