Description

Product Overview

The Woodward 8237-1600 ProTech-GII Overspeed Protection Device is engineered for high-integrity protection of steam, gas, and hydro turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. With a rapid response time of 8–26 milliseconds and a wide speed detection range from 0.5 to 32,000 rpm, this SIL-3 certified system ensures precise overspeed and acceleration monitoring.

Key Features

• Model: 8237-1600

• Manufacturer: Woodward

• Series: ProTech-GII System

• Speed Range: 0.5 to 32,000 rpm

• Response Time: 8–26 ms (model-dependent)

• Inputs: 1 speed input per module (3 total)

• Outputs:

  • 3 trip relay outputs

  • 3 alarm relay outputs

  • 3 analog speed outputs

• Architecture: Triple modular redundancy with 2-out-of-3 voting

• Certification: IEC61508 SIL-3

• System Compatibility: IEC61508 standalone or IEC61511 plant integration

• Safety Logic: Fault-tolerant, online repairable design

Technical Specifications

Specifications

• Dimensions: 482.6 mm × 330.2 mm × 147.3 mm
• Brand: Woodward

Advantages

• High reliability in industrial environments
• Supports continuous operation
• Compatible with major PLC/DCS systems