Product Manual 36052

(Revision A)
Original Instructions

Magnetic Speed Pickup

for PG, UG-8, and UG-40 Governors

Installation and Operation Manual

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Manual 36052 Magnetic Speed Pickup for PG, UG-8, and UG-40 Governors

Magnetic Speed Pickup

for PG, UG-8, and UG-40 Governors

General
The magnetic speed pickup used in the PG-PL, PG-PH, UG-8, and UG-40
governors is a device used to obtain an indication of engine speed without
providing an additional drive pad on the engine. The pickup is installed with the
pole piece 0.003 to 0.007 inch (0.08 to 0.18 mm) from the outside diameter of the
governor ballhead drive gear. As each gear tooth moves past the pole piece, the
external magnetic field produced by the pickup is interrupted momentarily by the
tooth. In the coil of the pickup, this action generates an alternating voltage with a
frequency proportional to the ballhead speed. This variable frequency voltage
may be used in an electrical circuit with a frequency meter or other device to
produce an output indicative of governor or engine speed. Two models of
magnetic pickups are available, “regular” and “explosion proof”.

The two models have an external 5/8”-18 thread which installs in a mating tapped
hole in the PG, UG-8, and UG-40 case. It is necessary to use an adapter to
install the optional 3/4”-20 explosion proof speed pickup on the UG-40 case. The
left side of the PG-PL column is drilled and tapped for a left-hand installation of
the 5/8”-18 magnetic pickup. Right hand installation must be requested.

By rotating the pickup in the tapped hole in the PG column or UG case, the
position of the pickup is adjusted relative to the ballhead drive gear teeth. Jam
nuts are provided to lock the pickup securely in position. Seals are used to
prevent governor oil leakage past the threads of the pickup and the adapter.

Use care when installing connectors to the magnetic pickup. It is

factory preset 0.003 to 0.007 inch (0.08 to 0.18 mm) from the ballhead
gear. Changing this setting may damage the gear and/or pickup,
causing governor malfunction. Do not install junction boxes on
explosion proof pickups.

Because of the machining required on the governor before installation of the

magnetic pickup, the governor should be ordered with the magnetic pickup
installed. For retrofit of governors not previously machined for magnetic pickups,
return the governor to Woodward.

The mating connector for the standard magnetic pickup is MS-3106A-10SL-4S

and is supplied by Woodward. The explosion proof magnetic pickup does not use
a mating connector. It is designed with a 1/2 inch internal pipe thread for a
conduit connection and has two 10 foot (3.0 m) 18 AWG (0.8 mm²) leads
attached.

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Installation
If the speed pickup is installed in the governor while in the field, it must be
assembled with clearance between the pole piece and the ballhead drive gear
teeth of 0.003 to 0.007 inch (0.08 to 0.18 mm). The output of the pickup varies
inversely with the clearance. Hence for maximum output, use the smallest
clearance possible. The recommended procedure is to turn the pickup clockwise
until it touches the highest gear tooth (ballhead must be stopped), and then turn
the pickup counterclockwise by a known amount. One turn of the pickup
produces a movement of 0.0555” (1.410 mm) for the 5/8-18 thread and 0.050”
(1.27 mm) for the 3/4-20 thread.

Figure 1 shows the pickup as installed in a typical PG governor.

Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the

engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against
runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or
property damage.

Pickup Output Frequency

In the PG or UG governors, the ballhead drive gear rotates at the same speed as
the governor drive shaft. However, the output signal of the magnetic pickup will
vary in different governors because the gears do not have the same number of
teeth. The number of gear teeth is as follows:
UG-8 Governor ............................................ 17
UG-40 Governor .......................................... 28
PGA, PG-PL, or PG-PH Governor ............... 72

Governor speed should not be confused with engine speed. Drive ratio between
the engine and governor must be considered.

Pickup Data
Regular
Impedance: 260 Ω ±20% at 1000 Hz
Suitable for temperatures up to 250 °F (121 °C)
Explosion-proof
Impedance: 205 Ω ±10% at 1000 Hz
Suitable for temperatures up to 200 °F (93 °C)
UL Listed and CSA certified for:
Class I, Groups A, B, C, and D
Class II, Groups E, F, and G

Parts Replacement
When requesting additional information concerning magnetic pickups or governor
operation or when ordering parts, the following information must accompany the
request:
 Governor serial number (shown on nameplate)
 Manual number (this is manual 36052)
Part reference number, name of part, or description of part

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Figure 1. Standard 5/8” Speed Pickup for PG Figure 2. Standard 5/8” Speed Pickup for UG-8
Column and UG-40 Case

Parts for Figures 1 and 2

Ref. No. Name of Part ................................ Quantity
36052-1 Magnetic Pickup 5/8”-18 Thread ................ 1
36052-2 5/8” Nitrite Thread Seal .............................. 1
36052-3 Washer - .656 ID ........................................ 1

Figure 3. Explosion Proof 5/8”-18 Speed Pickup Figure 4. Explosion Proof 3/4”-20 Speed Pickup
for PG Column and Adapter for UG-40

Parts for Figure 3 Parts for Figure 4

Ref. No. Name of Part ............................. Quantity Ref. No. Name of Part ............................. Quantity
36052-4 Magnetic Pickup - 5/8”-18 Thread 36052-7 Magnetic Pickup - 3/4”-20 Thread
Explosion Proof ...................................... 1 Explosion Proof ...................................... 1
36052-5 5/8 Nitrile Thread Seal ........................... 1 36052-8 Mounting Nut .......................................... 1
36052-6 Washer - .656 ID .................................... 1 36052-9 Thread Seal ............................................ 1
36052-10 Washer - 1.125 ....................................... 1
36052-11 Washer - 1.625 x 2.000 Copper .............. 1

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Figure 5. Pickup Installed in Typical PG Governor

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Figure 6. Outline Drawing, UG-40D with Magnetic Pickup

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Figure 7. Outline Drawing, UG-8D with Magnetic Pickup

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