Manual 2301A

Woodward 2301A
Load Sharing and

Speed Control
FEATURES
UL and CSA listed
Isochronous or droop speed control
Isochronous load sharing
Idle and rated speed setting
Linear idle-to-rated speed ramp, decel
ramp available
Start fuel limit
Wide dynamic adjustment range
Failed speed sensor detector
EU Directive compliant
APPLICATION
DESCRIPTION
The Load Sharing and Speed Control is

designed for use in electric generator systems.
The 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control is

housed in a sheet-metal chassis and consists of
a single printed circuit board. All potentiometers
are accessible from the front of the chassis.
The controls are used in electric generator

systems where load sharing is desired. They
can be used with diesel engines and are
compatible with all Woodward electronic
controls.
The 2301A has a self-contained load sensor.
Most 2301A controls provide zero to 200 mA
output signals, designed to control Woodward
EG, EGB, and 2301A actuators. The output
signal is proportional to the needed fuel setting
to attain the desired speed/load. Position
feedback from the actuator is not required.
The 2310A is compatible with Woodward
SPM-A synchronizers, Automatic Generator
Loading Controls, Process Import/Export
Controls, and Automatic Power Transfer and
Load Controls.
Speed range is set on an internal dip switch,

available inside the cover of the control.
Speeds are set according to the sensor output
frequency in Hertz.
The start fuel limit feature can prevent start-up
overspeed and excessive start-up smoke. The
start fuel limit is automatically removed when
the engine nears selected speed.
2301A controls feature an internal, isolated
power supply for maximum noise immunity
and ground-loop protection. The units provide
maximum protection from electromagnetic and
radio-frequency interference.
The 2301A allows isochronous load sharing
between 2301A systems or other Woodward
electronic load-sharing controls through loadsharing lines connected to the circuits.
Idle speed, rated speed, and acceleration ramp
time are adjustable on the 2301A front panel.
Isochronous or droop speed is selected through
switch contacts in the plant wiring.
2301A
WOODWARD LOAD SHARING/SPEED CONTROL
SPECIFICATIONS
ADJUSTMENTS
Load Sensing
3-phase potentials:
90 to 240 Vac, 45 to 66 Hz
Maximum load 3 VA per phase
3-phase currents:
3 to 7 A at full load
Maximum load is 1 VA
Rated Speed
Sets engine speed over specified range.
Speed Range
A switch selects one of the following speed
ranges:
500 to 1500 Hz
1000 to 3000 Hz
2000 to 6000 Hz
4000 to 12 000 Hz
Speed Sensing
1 to 30 Vac. Maximum load is 1 k at 1 kHz.
SPM-A Synchronizer (optional)
-5 to +5 Vdc for -3.3% to +3.3% or -1.5 to
+1.5 Vdc for -1% to +1% speed change.
Maximum load is 100 k.
Speed Trim (optional)
0 to 10% speed decrease with 0 to 100 pot
(1 W)
Minimum Fuel (optional)
Opening an external contact in series with
terminal 17 and the controls dc switch power
will send a minimum-fuel signal to the actuator.
The minimum-fuel signal is an optional means
for a normal shutdown.
Droop (optional)
The droop contact is wired in series with the
auxiliary circuit breaker contact and terminal 14,
and the controls dc switch power. Isochronous
operation is selected when both the droop
contact and the auxiliary circuit breaker contact
are closed.
Outputs
0 to 200 mA, 30 to 40
0 to 200 mA, 60 to 80 for tandem actuators
Idle Speed
Sets engine idle speed at 30 percent to
100 percent of rated speed.
Ramp Times
Zero to 10 second acceleration time from idle to
rated speed. Rated to idle is instantaneous.
Start Fuel Limit
25 percent to 100 percent of specified
maximum actuator current.
Gain, Reset, and Actuator Compensation
Sets dynamic response. Adjustable to
accommodate diesel, gas, or turbine engines.
Load Gain
Provides calibration of the load on an individual
generator when two or more generators are
paralleled.
Droop
Provides a zero to 10 percent reduction in
reference speed between no load and full load.
CONTROL CHARACTERISTICS
Steady State Speed Band
+1/4 of 1 percent of rated speed
Load Sharing
Within +5 percent of rated load with speed
settings matched
POWER SUPPLY
20 to 40 Vdc, 12 W
After power-up, a supply voltage as low as 9.6
Vdc or as high as 77 Vdc for up to five minutes
WEIGHT
About 1.9 kg (4.2 pounds). May vary slightly.
2301A
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2301A LOAD SHARING AND SPEED CONTROL

29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
WARNING
3
90-240 VAC
45-66 Hz
potential
voltage
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
NOTES:
Speed signal input

(1-30 VAC)
SPM synchronizer input

(low impedence)
COM
Speed trim potentiometer

or digital reference unit 6
(optional)
Actuator
CW
1
Close for rated speed, open for idle

Close to override failed speed signal
Open for minimum
11 16
fuel
Switch power
12
15
Supply
Circuit breaker
auxiliary contact
Open for droop 7
Close for isoch
Load signal
(for test only)
10
Load sharing lines ( )

common to all units ( )
7
Ammeters, etc. on
switchboard
Load sharing lines
14
2
8
9
2
10
2
To voltmeter, etc.
on switchboard
11
12
14
Main
bus
15
16
A0
Generator
B0
C0
Shielded wires to be twisted pairs, with shield grounded at

control end only.
Point of grounding if required by wiring code.
Internal current transformer burden must be connected across
power source current transformers at all times, to prevent
lethal high voltages.
Power source current transformers should be sized to produce
5A secondary current with maximum generator current.
Current transformer burden is less than 0.1 VA per phase.
With a balanced three-phase load and unity power factor, the
current transformers should be wired in the correct potential
leg and must be phased at the control as follows:
PHASE A:
Potential terminal 1, with respect to neutral,
in phase with CT terminals 4 ( ) to 5.
PHASE B:
PHASE C:
Remove jumper between terminals 23 & 24 if speed-trim
potentiometer or digital reference unit is used. If speed-trim
potentiometer is used, Caterpillar P/N 4W5971 or a similar high
quality 100 ohm, 10-turn, 1 watt potentiometer is recommended.
For isoch control without isoch/droop switch, set droop
potentiometer maximum CCW and replace droop switch with
jumper. If droop potentiometer is not maximum CCW control
is in droop when isoch/droop switch or circuit breaker auxiliary
contact is open.
For series or tandem operation, see detail B.
For optional current transformer connection, see detail A.
Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts close when circuit breaker closes.
WARNING: Do not use for emergency shutdown.
The engine should be equipped with a separate overspeed,
overtemperature, or overpressure shutdown device(s) to protect
against runaway or damage to the engine with possible personal
injury or loss of life.
Jumper if switch is not used.
Install jumpers if meters are not used.
On low voltage units, connect to terminal 16 for switch power.
On low voltage units, jumper terminals 16 to 17 if minimum fuel
switch is not used.
4
4
9
Circuit
breaker
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C (-40 to +185 F)
Storage Temperature
-55 to +105 C (-67 to +221 F)
Maximum Ambient Humidity
95 percent at 38 C (100 F)
Vibration and Shock Tests
Vibration tested at 4 Gs between 5 and
500 Hz. Shock tested at 60 Gs.
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
WARNING
3
Ammeters, etc. on
switchboard
9
8
7
6
5
4
14
21
20
2
A
B
A
Actuator
No. 1
Actuator
No. 2
DETAIL "B"
A0
Connection for series

or tandem operation
B0
C0
DETAIL "A"
Optional current
transformer connection
2301A
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION
In accordance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and its amendments, this controlling device,
manufactured by the Woodward Governor Company, is applied solely as a component to be
incorporated into an engine prime mover system. Woodward Governor declares that this controlling
device complies with the requirements of EN50081-2 and EN50082-2 when put into service per the
installation and operating instructions outlined in the product manual.
NOTICE: This controlling device is intended to be put into service only upon incorporation into an
engine prime mover system that itself has met the requirements of the above Directive and bears the
CE mark.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

LEHX7822
The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Printed in U.S.A.
1997 Caterpillar Inc.

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What are the main features of the 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control?

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What are the specifications of the 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control?

What are the specifications of the 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control?

Woodward 2301A

Load Sharing and

The Load Sharing and Speed Control is

The 2301A Load Sharing and Speed Control is

The controls are used in electric generator

Speed range is set on an internal dip switch,

WOODWARD LOAD SHARING/SPEED CONTROL

WOODWARD LOAD SHARING/SPEED CONTROL

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 2301A LOAD SHARING AND SPEED CONTROL

Speed signal input

SPM synchronizer input

Speed trim potentiometer

Close for rated speed, open for idle

Load sharing lines ( )

Load sharing lines

Shielded wires to be twisted pairs, with shield grounded at

Connection for series

WOODWARD LOAD SHARING/SPEED CONTROL

Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

1997 Caterpillar Inc.

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