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WOODWARD 8440-2028 IKD 1 Digital I/O Expansion Board


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The 8440-2028 IKD 1 is a digital I/O expansion board used in conjunction with Woodward control systems to provide additional input and output (I/O) capacity for industrial control applications, particularly in turbine and engine controls.

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  • Brand Name:

    WOODWARD

    Package:

    Original Package

    Model Number:

    8440-2028

    Lead time:

    In Stock

    Alternate Part Number

    8440-2028

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    100% Original

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    T/T (Bank Transfer)

    Quality:

    Brand New

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    One-Stop Service

    Dimensions

    16.8x5x13cm

    Weight

    0.46kg

    Description

    IKD 1 Digital I/O Expansion Board

    Warranty:

    12 Months

  • Product Details
  • The IKD 1 is a smart solution to increase numbers of digital I/O’s to Woodward easYgen series controllers and GCP-31/32 packages equipped with option SC10 or SC09. It is possible to connect one or more IKD 1 units to the genset controllers


    FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY

    Each of the inputs can be assigned a name, alarm class, NO/NC configuration and time de-lay. The name and class are displayed on the connected genset controller’s display.


    The IKD 1 output relays are controlled over the CAN bus connection from the main genset controller. Configuration of the IKD 1 is performed through the relay manager in the main controller and transmitted to the IKD 1.


    A Direct Configuration Cable (DPC) and software are available for purchase to facilitate configuration using a PC or laptop. This is especially recommended for extensive configuration tasks or when multiple similar units need to be set up. Key features include:

    1.8 configurable discrete alarm inputs
    2.8 configurable FORM C relays with potential-free contacts
    3.Configurable delays for each input

    4.CAN bus communication for data transfer and control


    The discrete inputs transmit their status via CAN bus to the control unit, which evaluates the input status and takes appropriate action based on its configuration. The control unit can also send commands via CAN bus to remotely control the output relays of the IKD 1.


    Additionally, the IKD 1 can be used with controllers from other manufacturers. For details on CAN bus interface address assignments, refer to product manual 37135.


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