Product Specification 03381

(Revision A, 9/2012)

PG‐EG Actuator
Hydraulic Powered Electric Actuator
for Engine Control

Application
The PG-EG Actuator is used on diesel engines to
replace PGA/PGG/PGE-type governors, providing  Proportional
the advantages of electronic control with the
convenience of the existing PG-type drive and
electric/hydraulic
linkage. We recommend the PG-EG Actuator for actuator
installations involving unattended starts.
 Rotary output
The actuator does not need a separate oil supply.
 Works with all
The actuator operates with drive speeds from 200
to 1200 rpm. Applications with a high drive speed
Woodward 0–200
or high ambient temperatures may require an oil mA output
cooler. electronic controls

Description  Self-contained oil

supply
The PG-EG Actuator converts a given electrical
input signal into a proportional hydraulic output
shaft position, to control engine fuel flow. The
actuator provides the muscle for Woodward analog
and digital controls.
The PG-EG Actuator is available with several
servo options, giving a full range of work and
torque output (see table on next page).
All current PG governor bases (designed to exactly fit any drive designed for a PGE
locomotive governor, PGA or PGG governor) can be used with the PG-EG.
The proven PG pump and accumulator is reversible or may be set for one-way
rotation (advised for generator applications).
The actuator uses standard PG output shafts and power levers. The PG-EG actuator
will adapt to most engines being built today and is available for retrofit to most
existing engines, in many cases without changes to linkage drive or other
configurations.
Maintenance procedures are similar to those needed with a PG governor.
The actuator's electric-to-hydraulic transducer uses a Woodward-built torque motor
which converts the 0–200 mA control signal to a given output position.
This actuator is available for use with either direct- or reverse-acting electronic
controls. Direct-acting actuators will cause a shutdown if the electrical current to the
actuator is lost or interrupted.
Direct- and reverse-acting units use the same hardware and can be re-calibrated
from one into the other.
A 140 μm wire-mesh filter is accessible from the outside of the PG-EG. The filter
protects the small orifice in the pilot valve, which is an integral part of the electric
actuator.
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Specifications
Control Qualities
Hysteresis Within 3% of maximum travel when measured over full travel. Within 0.5% of maximum travel
when measured over 4% of full travel at 0.1 Hz.
Temperature Drift Nominally ±1 degree per 38 °C (100 °F)
Time Constant 65 to 85 ms for ±50 mA step with 1379 kPa (200 psi) actuator oil pressure and 80 SUS
viscosity oil
Linearity Within 2.5% of full travel
Work Output

Type 12 29 58 200 300 500

1.4 liters 1.4 liters 1.4 liters 6.2 liters 6.2 liters 6.6 liters
Sump Capacity
1.5 qt US 1.5 qt US 1.5 qt US 6.5 qt US 6.5 qt US 7.0 qt US
Maximum Work 16 J 39 J 79 J 237 J 422 J 648 J
Output 12 ft-lb 29 ft-lb 58 ft-lb 175 ft-lb 311 ft-lb 478 ft-lb
Rotary Travel 30° 30° 30° 42° 42° 42°
Serrated Output
0.750-48 1.000-48 1.000-48 1.125-48 1.500-60 1.500-60
Shaft Dimension
39–54 kg 39–54 kg 39–54 kg 159 kg 159 kg 227 kg
Weight
85–120 lb 85–120 lb 85–120 lb 350 lb 350 lb 500 lb
Maximum Drive
200–1200 rpm 200–1200 rpm 200–1200 rpm 200–1200 rpm 200–1200 rpm 200–1200 rpm
Speed Range
Recommended Drive
250–1000 rpm 250–1000 rpm 250–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm 400–1000 rpm
Speed
Internal Hydraulic 690 kPa 690 kPa 1724 kPa 1379 kPa 2482 kPa 1931 kPa
Pressure 100 psi 100 psi 250 psi 200 psi 360 psi 280 psi
All standard PG bases are available for PG-EG 12, 29, and 58 (see manual 36693, PG Base Assemblies).

Construction Base and power block are cast iron. Column is aluminum. Internal parts are case-hardened
steel.
Vibration Resistance Random: 0.01 G²/Hz at 10 Hz, 0.1 G²/Hz at 100 Hz, 0.1 G²/Hz at 1000 Hz, 0.05 G²/Hz at
2000 Hz (12.8 Grms); 3 hours per axis.
Woodward advises that PG-EG actuators be equipped with an oil spray to minimize the
effects of vibration.
Header Optional Features
Booster Servomotor A booster servomotor may be used with the PG-EG to help the prime mover start quickly by
moving the actuator output toward the maximum-fuel position at start-up.
Governor Heat Exchanger A remote heat exchanger may be required to lower governor oil temperatures in applications
where governor oil tends to exceed 93 °C (200 °F).
Drive/Hydraulic Specifications
Drive Speed and Rotation 200 to 1200 rpm. Available with check valves or with plugs (for fixed CW or CCW operation).
Woodward recommends the use of plugs for applications with drive speeds above 1000 rpm.
NOTE—Drive power for different types of PG-EG actuators will vary depending upon speed,
internal pump pressure, pump volumetric displacement, pump efficiency, and oil viscosity.
Contact Woodard if further information is required.
Hydraulic Supply Self-contained sump. See Woodward Manual 25071, Oils for Hydraulic Controls, for specific
recommendations. In most cases, the same type and weight of oils used in the engine can be
used in the governor.
Ambient Temperature Range –29 to +93 °C (–20 to +200 °F)
Operating Temperature –29 to +104 °C (–20 to +220 °F), within the limits of the oil being used in the governor.
Electrical Specifications
Electrical Connector 4 pin connector per MS 3108E-14S-2S (4 socket), located in column.
Coil Resistance 23–26  at 20 °C
Technical Manual 36637
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PG-EG 58 Actuator Outline Drawing (PG Base)

(Do not use for construction)
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PG-EG 200 Actuator Outline Drawing

(Do not use for construction)

For more information contact:

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1000 East Drake Road, Fort Collins CO 80525
Tel.: +1 (970) 482-5811  Fax: +1 (970) 498-3058
www.woodward.com

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