Disclosed is a governor device for controlling a compressor in a pressurized air system. The governor device includes a supply port, a control port, an exhaust opening, an inlet valve between the supply port and the control port, and an outlet valve between the control port and the exhaust opening. The governor device also includes a displaceable piston and is switchable between a basic position with an open outlet valve and closed inlet valve and an actuated position with a closed outlet valve and open inlet valve. A valve arrangement is included at the piston, the valve arrangement comprising a fixed means fixed to the piston and a valve plate displaceable with respect to the fixed means.