tech Notes

Technote #058 Air pump accessory

For IRt/c installations in which a purge air source is

not convenient or is too costly to install, 3rd party

air pump kits are ideal. Most air pumps are rated

for continuous duty and produce 120 cubic inches

/ minute (2,000 cc/min) airflow. This is more than

sufficient for purging, and will cool an IRt/c.3x in

environments up to 120°C (248°F). Most pumps are

available in both 120V AC and 12V DC versions.

Air Pump Kits are recommended for installations

in which dust, dirt, or vapors are present which might

coat the IRt/c lens. Also, for situations in which long-

term operation has been a problem due to fouling

of the lens. At low cost and small size, requiring

only a few minutes to install, Air Pump Kits offer a

convenient and inexpensive assurance of long term,

trouble-free operation of your IRt/c temperature

control system.