Product 

Specification 
03339 (Rev. F) 

+
UG‐25  
Governor 

Description 
The Woodward UG-25+ governor is a  Suitable for
microprocessor-controlled, mechanical- gasoline, gaseous,
hydraulic amplified, governor for controlling and diesel fueled
diesel, gas, and dual fuel engines, and steam engines
turbines.
Enhanced control capabilities, such as start
 Convenient front
fuel and boost limiting schemes, are an panel adjustments
integral part of the UG-25+ governor. The
additional transient fuel limiting (jump-rate)
 Speed setting with
improves the engine load acceptance and standard 4 mA to
reduces transient emissions significantly. 20 mA signal or
This fast-acting, high-work-output governor using raise/lower
has no need for any auxiliary devices such as commands
a start booster or oil cooler. Two work output
versions are available.  Easy setup and
tuning using
The UG-25+ offers speed control with
PC-based Service
software-selectable speed set points,
dynamics, fuel limiting, and start behavior. All Tool
it takes is a PC to adjust and download
 Discrete output
configuration data.
driver for status
Front panel and external speed settings make indication
synchronization and load sharing easy for
generator applications. A 4 mA to 20 mA  Isochronous or
speed setting is available for variable speed applications. droop control
Adjustable droop permits load division and balancing among parallel operated prime
movers. Droop can be set with a knob on the front panel between 0–10. The load  Drop-in
limiter knob allows you to limit the governor output manually. replacement for
UG8 and 3161
The UG-25+ uses a 1034 kPa (150 psi) internal operating pressure with an internal
oil pump driven from the governor's drive shaft, available in either a keyed or governors
serrated configuration. Oil pressure is maintained by a relief valve system with a
 34 J (25 ft-lb) &
drain to an internal oil sump.
41 J (31 ft-lb)
Control features: versions available
 State-of-the-art speed sensing and control algorithms
 Enhanced PID dynamics  Available with
 Configurable speed settings and adjustment rates either a keyed or
 Multiple fuel limiting algorithms, such as jump-rate, boost pressure, and start fuel serrated drive
limiting
shaft
 Comprehensive diagnostics for easy troubleshooting
The UG-25+ is a drop-in replacement for UG8 and 3161 governors and combines all  Marine Listed
the advantages of a traditional mechanical governor with the state-of-the-art control
algorithms for optimal engine operation.
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Specifications 
Governor
Power Supply (18 to 32) V (dc), dual inputs
Power Consumption Reverse polarity protection, 32 W max

Torque/Work Output (minimum):

Standard Version
(0.625 inch diameter terminal shaft) 45.4 Nm (33.5 lb-ft) torque; 32.9 J (24.3 ft-lb) of work over 42 degrees
Increased Output Version
(0.75 inch diameter terminal shaft) 55.5 Nm (40.9 lb-ft) torque; 40.2 J (29.6 ft-lb) of work over 42 degrees

Max. Continuous Speed 1700 rpm (gov. shaft) max (small pump);
1200 rpm (gov. shaft) max (large pump)
Hysteresis 1.0 % or less (measured over full terminal shaft travel)
Temperature Drift 1.0 % of full terminal shaft travel between 27 °C and 77 °C (80 °F and
170 °F)
Linearity 2.5 % or less (measured over full terminal shaft travel)
Ramp-up Rate Configurable from 0.2 to 200 rpm/s (gov. shaft)
Steady State Speed Band ±0.25% of rated speed (under normal operating conditions)
Weight 28 kg (62 lb), dry weight
Customer Connections Terminal blocks located inside front access plate
Governor Drive / Hydraulic System
Input Shaft Options 0.625 keyed drive shaft with 0.625-18 threads or 0.625-36 serrated
Output 42.2 ± 0.6 degrees rotary
Terminal Shaft Options 0.625-36 serration (standard), 0.750-36 serration (increased output version)
Drive Power Requirement 335 W (0.45 hp) max.
Internal Hydraulic Pressure 1034 kPa (150 psi)
Oil Self-contained sump (2.1 L / 2.2 quart capacity). See Woodward Manual
25071, Oils for Hydraulic Controls, for oil recommendations.
Drive Speed Available with either high or low speed pump
High-speed pump: 500 rpm to 1700 rpm (gov. shaft)
Low Speed pump: 350 rpm to 1200 rpm (gov. shaft)
Drive Rotation Pump can be configured to operate in CW or CCW direction
Functions
Function Options Start Fuel Limiter; Adjustable Max Fuel Stop; Jump and Rate Limiter;
Position-based Gain curve; Manifold Air Pressure Biased Fuel Limiter,
Analog set-point rate limit; separate Raise and Lower Rates; Start Gain
Programming Port Programmable with Windows GUI software and harness
I/O 4 mA to 20 mA analog speed setting; Analog Speed Set-point selector
Raise, Lower, and Stop discrete inputs
Analog Speed Set Enable discrete input
4 mA to 20 mA boost fuel limiter input; Boost Input selector
Unit Healthy discrete out
Front Panel Functions Raise and Lower speed set-point commands
Stop command; Droop adjustment; Stability adjustment, Fuel-Limit
adjustment
Front Panel Indications Unit Healthy status indication, Speed Set-point mode indications
(Raise/Lower or Analog)
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UG-25+ Outline Drawing

(Do Not Use for Construction)

Drive Shaft Options

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Speecification
ns (contin
nued) 
Environment
A
Ambient Operrating Temperature 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °FF)
Governor Case Temperature 1000 °C (212 °F) maximum
Sto
orage Temperature –400 °C to +85 °C
C (–40 °F to +185
+ °F), limited by electro
onics
EMC EN
N61000-6-2: Im mmunity for Inndustrial Enviironments
EN
N61000-6-4: Emissions
E for Industrial Envvironments
Humidity USS MIL-STD 810E, Method 507.3,
5 Proced dure III
Shock
S MSS1-40G 11 mss saw tooth
V
Vibration Valid
dation Powwer Spectral Density (PSD D) must not exxceed the levvel or frequency as
shoown in the curve while the governor is running on a loaded engine e, as
meeasured at govvernor base.

Thermal Shock
S SAAE J1455, Parragraph 4.1.3.2
Ingress Protection IP4
45 for entire unit.
u IP56 for User
U Interface
e per EN6052
29 and only if proper
cabble glands are
e used as desscribed in the technical ma
anual.
Regu
ulatory Comp
pliance (PEN
NDING)
CE Compliant with EMC
E Directive
e 89/336/EEC
C
Marine
M Det Norske Veriitas
Am
merican Burea au of Shippingg
Bureau Veritas
Geermanischer Lloyd
L
Korean Registerr of Shipping
Llo
oyd's Registerr
Nip
ppon Kaiji Kyookai
Registro Italiano
o Navale
Other Compliant as a component
c w Machineryy Directive 98
with 8/37/EC
Technica
al Manual 26579

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O 80525
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