Description
WOODWARD
GCP-30
PART NO: 8440-1614
GENSET CONTROL PACKAGE
GCP-3245B/BPQ
REV: J
U OUX: 12/24VDC & I OUX,MAX: 1A DC
UMEAS(IEC): 230/400V AC & UMEAS,MAX(UL): 300V AC
I 1/GEN: 5A AC & I 2/MAINS: 5A AC & FN: 50/60HZ
U CONT DIG INPUT: 12/24V DC & U CONT,RELAYS: 250V AC
The Woodward GCP-30 is a dedicated genset control package designed to manage generator set protection, synchronisation, load sharing, and mains monitoring within marine electrical power systems. As a core component of the Marine Control System category, this unit is installed in the main switchboard or generator control panel onboard a wide range of commercial and industrial vessels. Reliable genset control is essential to maintaining continuous power availability, protecting machinery from electrical faults, and ensuring safe parallel operation of generators at sea.
Key Features
✓ Genset control and protection functions include voltage regulation monitoring, frequency supervision, and generator breaker management for stable onboard power generation.
✓ Rated for measurement inputs up to 230/400V AC (IEC) and 300V AC (UL), with current transformer inputs rated at 5A AC for both generator and mains circuits, and auxiliary output at 12/24V DC up to 1A DC.
✓ Compatible with standard marine switchboard configurations operating at 50 or 60 Hz, supporting both IEC and UL electrical standards for broad vessel applicability.
✓ Digital control inputs rated at 12/24V DC with relay outputs rated up to 250V AC, enabling integration with external control logic, alarm systems, and automated power management panels.
✓ Revision J designation indicates a mature, field-proven firmware and hardware iteration, relevant when sourcing replacement units to maintain configuration continuity in existing installations.
Marine Applications
✓ Main and emergency switchboard genset control on merchant vessels, tankers, bulk carriers, and offshore support vessels requiring reliable parallel generator operation.
✓ Power management systems on ferries, ro-ro vessels, and passenger ships where uninterrupted electrical supply and automatic load sharing between generators are operationally critical.
✓ Mains decoupling and synchronisation control on vessels with shore power connections or dual-feed arrangements requiring automatic transfer and protection functions.
✓ Generator protection and breaker control in engine room automation systems integrated with vessel management and alarm monitoring platforms.
✓ Retrofit and replacement applications in existing Woodward-based power control architectures where the GCP-30 platform is already installed and configuration matching is required.
Why Marine Engineers Choose
The Woodward GCP-30 is a well-established genset control solution trusted for its precise protection functions, broad voltage and frequency compatibility, and reliable integration into marine power management systems where operational continuity and electrical safety are paramount.
Ideal For
Merchant vessels, offshore support vessels, ferries, passenger ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and any commercial or industrial vessel operating Woodward-based generator control and power management systems.
Technical Support
Technical support is available for the Woodward GCP-30 Genset Control Package, covering onboard installation guidance, unit configuration, and remote troubleshooting assistance. Support extends to repair assessment and system integration queries for marine power control applications.
