Description
WOODWARD
PART NO: 8272-683
DIGITAL REFERENCE UNIT
POWER SUPPLY: 10-45VDC
REV: T
The Woodward Digital Reference Unit (Part No. 8272-683, Rev T) is a precision control component designed to provide stable digital reference signals within governor and engine control systems aboard commercial and industrial vessels. Operating from a wide-range DC power supply of 10–45VDC, this unit is well-suited to the variable power conditions commonly encountered in marine environments. As part of a Marine Control System, it plays a critical role in maintaining accurate setpoint references for speed, load, or process control loops, contributing directly to engine stability and operational reliability at sea.
Key Features
✓ Functions as a digital reference signal source within governor and engine management control architectures, supporting precise setpoint regulation.
✓ Wide-range DC power input of 10–45VDC allows compatibility with varying onboard power supply configurations, subject to system confirmation.
✓ Revision T designation indicates a mature, updated hardware revision — specific changelog details should be confirmed against Woodward documentation for the application.
✓ Compact control unit suitable for installation in engine control rooms or control panels; exact mounting dimensions and environmental ratings should be confirmed prior to installation.
✓ Designed for integration with Woodward governor systems and compatible control platforms; system compatibility is subject to confirmation based on vessel configuration and controller version.
Marine Applications
✓ Main engine governor control systems on merchant vessels, tankers, and bulk carriers requiring stable digital speed or load reference signals.
✓ Auxiliary engine and diesel generator control panels where accurate reference units support load sharing and frequency regulation.
✓ Offshore platform supply vessels and offshore support vessels with Woodward-based propulsion or power management control systems.
✓ Naval and coast guard vessels utilising Woodward governor architectures for engine speed control and operational precision.
✓ Ferry and RoPax vessels where engine control system reliability is essential for manoeuvring, port approach, and continuous service operations.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
Woodward is a globally recognised name in governor and engine control technology. The Digital Reference Unit 8272-683 is a trusted component within established Woodward control architectures, valued for its reliability, wide input voltage tolerance, and compatibility with demanding marine operating conditions.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, offshore support vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, ferries, and any vessel class operating Woodward governor or engine control systems where a replacement or spare digital reference unit is required.
Technical Support & Compliance
Technical assistance is available to support troubleshooting, commissioning, and integration of this unit into existing Woodward control systems. Retrofit and upgrade advisory can also be provided depending on the vessel’s current control system configuration. All compatibility assessments are subject to confirmation. To confirm suitability, buyers are encouraged to provide nameplate photographs, the full part number and revision, the associated governor or controller model and software version, system wiring drawings where available, and vessel name or IMO number where relevant to the scope of supply.
