
Rev. 4.08
Automation Products Group, Inc.
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IRU-2000/3000
Ultrasonic Level Sensors
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1 to 25 ft. (0.3 to 7.62 m)
detection range for 2000 series
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1.25 to 35 ft. (0.38 to 10.67 m)
detection range for 3000 series
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Easy to install
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Internal temperature
compensation
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Programmable response time
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Maintenance free
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Programmable filtering
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Description
e IRU 2000/3000 series
sensors use ultrasonic technology
to provide a non-contact method
of determining distance or level
measurements. is versatility
makes the IRU series ideal for a
variety of applications. e color,
translucency, dielectric constant,
specific gravity or viscosity of the
target does not affect an ultrasonic
sensor. Ultrasonic sensors
function extremely well in harsh
environments, are reliable, and
require little or no maintenance.
IRU-2000/3000 Ultrasonic Level Sensors
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Operational Description
Ultrasonic sensing is very similar
to radar. e sensor transmits
ultrasonic sound waves. If the sound
waves meet a solid or reflective
object, such as a liquid, they are
reflected back and detected by
the sensor. e time of flight is
measured, and since the speed of
sound is a well-known variable,
the distance to the object can be
calculated.
Until recently, the many
variables in the speed of sound
created inaccurate readings. With
the advent of microprocessor
technology, these variables can
now be factored into the equation
and eliminated. One such variable
is ambient temperature. e
IRU series incorporates internal
temperature compensation to adjust
for changes in ambient temperature.
e IRU series also incorporates
programmable filtering options
to account for other variables,
such as waves on a liquid, or tank
irregularities. e distance to the
object is converted into an analog
output signal that is user adjustable.
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Applications
e IRU series was designed for a
wide range of applications, including
presence/absence detection,
proximity detection, and level
control.
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Specications
Model IRU-200x IRU-212x/222x/233x IRU-313x/323x
Operating Range 1 to 25 ft. (0.3 to 7.6 m) 1 to 25 ft. (0.3 to 7.6 m) 1.25 to 35 ft. (0.38 to 10.67 m)
Available Outputs (1) solid state relay 4-20 mA with (2) NPN trips 4-20 mA with (2) NPN trips
4-20 mA with (2) NPN trips Isolated 4-20 mA Isolated 4-20 mA
Isolated 4-20 mA RS-485 with (1) NPN trip
RS-485 with (1) NPN trip
Supply Voltage 24 VDC* 24 VDC* 24 VDC*
Total Current Draw 80 mA @ 24 VDC 80 mA @ 24 VDC 80 mA @ 24 VDC
Maximum Rated Power 2.5 W 2.5 W 2.5 W
Housing ABS with UV inhibitor PVC PVC
Mounting Surface mount, (4) screws 2 and 3 NPT 3 NPT
2 in. Teflon® faced flange 3 in. Teflon® faced flange
3 in. sanitary 3A flange
Transducer Type Ceramic Ceramic Ceramic
Ratings NEMA 4X NEMA 4X NEMA 4X
Approvals Models 2002, 2003 & 2005: Models 2125 & 2225: Models 3135 & 3235:
CSA C/US General Purpose Rating Class 1, Div. 2, Groups A,B,C,D Class 1, Div. 2, Groups A,B,C,D
All Models: All Models:
CSA C/US General Purpose Rating CSA C/US General Purpose Rating
Response Time Programmable (20 ms minimum) Programmable (20 ms minimum) Programmable (20 ms minimum)
Sample Rate Programmable (1-22 Hz) Programmable (1-22 Hz) Programmable (1-22 Hz)
Resolution 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) 0.1 in. (2.5 mm) 0.1 in. (2.5 mm)
Accuracy (with no temperature gradient) ±0.25% of detected range ±0.25% of detected range ±0.25% of detected range
Adjustments RS-232 with RST module; RS-232 with RST module RS-232 with RST module
potentiometer adjustments
available on select models
Operating Temperature -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C) -40 to 140°F (-40 to 60°C)
Temperature Compensation Internal Internal Internal
Beam Pattern 9° off axis 9° off axis 9° off axis
Connections IRU-2002 & 2003: (6) conductor cable (6) conductor cable
(6) pin terminal strip (6 ft. (1.8 m) standard length) (6 ft. (1.8 m) standard length)
IRU-2004 & 2005:
(6) conductor cable
(6 ft. (1.8 m) standard length)
Frequency 69 kHz 69 kHz 43 kHz
* The sensor will operate from 12-28 VDC, but the sensor performance will be diminished if the voltage is less than 24 VDC. A minimum of 14 VDC is
required to program the sensor using the RST module.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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IRU-2000/3000 Ultrasonic Level Sensors
Automation Products Group, Inc.
1025 West 1700 North Tel. 1/888/525-7300
Logan, UT 84321 USA Fax 1/435/753-7490
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