tech Notes

Technote #024 Air purge and air cooling requirements

The limiting air flow restriction for all of the IRt/c

models and available airpurge jackets is the air

fitting supplied with the unit. Accordingly, all IRt/c’s

with built-in air purge, and the micro IRt/c or ACE

airpurge jacket all have essentially the same pres-

sure vs. air flow characteristics, and the air flow

chart applies to all. However, the air consumption

requirements for purging or cooling for each are

somewhat different due to size and operation

variables. Refer to the table for specific model

requirements for minimum pressure for purging,

or for cooling in elevated ambient conditions.

Pressure for cooling can be increased when

ambient temperatures increase, yet be aware of

the possibility that the airflow can cool your target

if the sensor is positioned at close distance.