Description
Woodward PEAK200-HVAC 8200-1501 C | High-Voltage Steam Turbine Controller | Peak200 Control System
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | -HVAC |
| Woodward Part Number | 8200-1501 |
| Revision | C |
| Manufacturer | Woodward |
| Product Family | Peak200 |
| Product Type | Digital steam turbine controller |
| Mounting | Bulkhead mount |
| Voltage Class | High Voltage |
| AC Supply | 88–264 VAC |
| DC Supply | 90–150 VDC |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Approximately 45 W |
| Primary Application | Small single-valve / single-valve-rack steam turbines |
| Operator Interface | Integrated keypad/display |
| Communications | Plant-control communication interfaces supported by Peak200 architecture |
| Documentation | Product Specification 03438 / Manual 35051 |
Woodward’s catalog identifies 8200-1501 as the Peak200 Bulkhead Mount, High Voltage model. Available documentation identifies the high-voltage supply range as 88–264 VAC or 90–150 VDC.
Product Introduction
ward 8200-1501 C
The ward 8200-1501 C is a Peak200 digital controller designed for steam-turbine control applications. It combines turbine governing and operating functions in a compact controller, with the Peak200 architecture covering speed/load control, pressure control, startup and shutdown sequencing, valve limiting, alarms, and turbine protection functions. Woodward specifically places 8200-1501 in the bulkhead-mount, high-voltage Peak200 product family.
The 8200-1501 C is particularly relevant when maintaining an installed Peak200 system where the existing controller is powered from a high-voltage AC or DC source. It should not be confused with the 8200-1500, which is the low-voltage bulkhead version, or the 8200-1504, which is the high-voltage front-panel version. Those differences affect both installation and replacement planning.
8200-1501
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
When a steam turbine controller fails during plant operation, the difficult part is rarely finding a controller with the same family name. The real issue is determining whether the replacement matches the turbine application, power architecture, mounting arrangement, I/O configuration, firmware generation, and control logic.
For 8200-1501 C, the first check should be the nameplate and installed configuration. This is the high-voltage bulkhead version of Peak200, while other Peak200 variants use low-voltage supplies or front-panel mounting. Substituting a visually similar unit without checking those differences can turn a straightforward spare replacement into a commissioning problem.
Typical Applications
- Industrial Steam Turbines: Speed and load regulation for compact single-inlet/single-valve turbine installations.
- Mechanical Drive Turbines: Control of steam turbines driving pumps, compressors, fans, and other rotating equipment.
- Process Plants: Turbine control within chemical, petrochemical, refining, and general process facilities.
- Utility and Auxiliary Turbine Systems: Maintaining existing Peak200 installations where controller replacement is required during planned maintenance.
Woodward’s documentation describes the Peak200 as a steam-turbine control platform and provides separate models for bulkhead and front-panel mounting, different supply classes, and hazardous-location configurations.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not interpret “HVAC” as an HVAC fan controller.
The model designation is associated with the high-voltage AC/DC version in the Peak200 product family. Woodward’s own catalog categorizes 8200-1501 under Peak200 Steam Turbine Controls. Some secondary listings incorrectly market it as an HVAC fan or blower controller. - Verify the power supply before installation.
The 8200-1501 high-voltage version accepts approximately 88–264 VAC or 90–150 VDC, while 8200-1500 is the low-voltage version. Do not substitute the two based only on control-function similarity. - Check mounting configuration.
8200-1501 is bulkhead mount. The related 8200-1504 is the high-voltage front-panel version. Cabinet cutout, mounting hardware, wiring access, and panel layout therefore need to be checked before considering 8200-1504 as an alternative. - Do not assume every Peak200 has the same application configuration.
The controller can be configured for different turbine control strategies. Review the existing application configuration and I/O assignment before replacing the controller. A hardware replacement without transferring or verifying the correct application configuration can leave the turbine unable to start or regulate correctly. - Treat the revision letter seriously.
Your identification includes Revision C. Record the complete nameplate information before ordering a replacement. Firmware, hardware revision, application configuration, and installed accessories can all affect practical interchangeability even when the base part number remains 8200-1501. - Do not use the built-in simulator as a substitute for mechanical commissioning.
The Peak200 documentation includes controller simulation and commissioning-related functions, but actual valve actuator behavior, linkage calibration, speed sensing, trip circuits, and turbine response still need to be verified using the plant’s approved commissioning procedure.
Related Products
- 8200-1500: Peak200 bulkhead-mount low-voltage controller; the closest electrical counterpart to 8200-1501.
- 8200-1502: Peak200 bulkhead-mount low-voltage controller for ATEX Zone 2 applications.
- 8200-1503: Peak200 front-panel-mount low-voltage controller.
- 8200-1504: Peak200 front-panel-mount high-voltage controller; similar voltage class but different mounting configuration.
- 8200-1505: Peak200 front-panel-mount low-voltage ATEX Zone 2 controller.
- 8200-1508: Peak200 bulkhead-mount high-voltage controller for North American Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations.
- 8200-1509: Peak200 front-panel-mount high-voltage controller for North American Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations.
- 8269-1073: 17-inch TouchPanel OCP with RemoteView software program, listed by Woodward as an accessory for the Peak200 family.
- 8928-5311: RemoteView software license associated with the Peak200 accessory configuration.
- 8200-1200: LinkNet-HT RTD module used where additional distributed temperature inputs are required.
Woodward’s current product catalog lists the Peak200 family from 8200-1500 through the hazardous-location variants and identifies the 8269-1073 TouchPanel and 8928-5311 RemoteView license as associated accessories.
Procurement Note
For , the critical purchasing information is the complete 8200-1501 identification plus Revision C, the high-voltage supply requirement, and the bulkhead-mount configuration. Before replacing an installed unit, record the existing controller’s hardware revision, firmware/application configuration, I/O wiring, turbine type, actuator arrangement, speed sensing, and trip architecture.
One point deserves special attention: current secondary listings sometimes describe 8200-1501 as an HVAC fan/blower controller, but Woodward’s own catalog places it under Peak200 Steam Turbine Controls. For an industrial automation product page or procurement specification, the Woodward classification should take precedence.
