Description
WOODWARD
P/N: 8272-516
PM MOTOR CONTROL
REV: J
115 VAC INPUT, 0-48 VDC OUTP
CAGE: 31361
The Woodward 8272-516 is a Permanent Magnet (PM) Motor Control unit, Revision J, designed to regulate and drive PM motors with precision in demanding marine environments. Accepting a 115 VAC input and delivering a variable 0–48 VDC output, this controller provides stable speed and torque management for critical onboard motor-driven systems. As a key component within marine control system architectures, it ensures reliable operation of auxiliary machinery and automated equipment where consistent motor performance is essential to vessel safety and efficiency.
Key Features
✓ Accepts 115 VAC input with a controlled 0–48 VDC output, enabling precise drive control for permanent magnet motors as specified in the product data.
✓ Revision J designation confirms this unit reflects an updated and refined design iteration, subject to confirmation of specific change history with Woodward documentation.
✓ CAGE code 31361 identifies the manufacturer for procurement and traceability purposes within regulated marine and defence supply chains.
✓ Suitable for integration within broader marine control system panels and automated machinery control configurations; exact system compatibility subject to confirmation against vessel-specific schematics.
✓ Compact control module format intended for panel or enclosure mounting in protected machinery spaces; installation environment and mounting requirements should be confirmed against the original engineering design.
Marine Applications
✓ Auxiliary machinery control systems aboard commercial cargo vessels, tankers, and offshore support vessels requiring regulated PM motor drives.
✓ Automated valve actuator and pump drive systems where controlled DC output is required from an AC supply source.
✓ Engine room automation panels on ferries and RoPax vessels where motor control accuracy directly affects operational reliability.
✓ Offshore platform and vessel dynamic positioning support systems utilising PM motor-driven auxiliary equipment.
✓ Naval and coastguard vessels where CAGE-coded, OEM-sourced components are required for supply chain compliance and maintenance records.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
Marine engineers specify the Woodward 8272-516 for its OEM-grade build quality, clearly defined electrical parameters, and the reliability expected from Woodward’s established position in marine and industrial motor control. The Revision J designation provides confidence that known design refinements have been incorporated.
Ideal For
Commercial cargo ships, tankers, offshore support vessels, ferries, naval vessels, and any platform requiring a dependable permanent magnet motor control solution within a 115 VAC marine power environment.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for the Woodward 8272-516 PM Motor Control, covering onboard installation guidance, functional checks, and remote troubleshooting assistance. Qualified marine automation specialists can assist with integration queries and repair assessments for this control unit.
