AUTOMATION and OUTPUT OPTIONS

Option “AVS” — Automatic IRROMETER

Features:
Operating Principle: “AVS" Automatic Vacuum Switches are designed for use on
IRROMETER instruments and provide direct switching capabilities according to soil
• Automates IRROMETER instruments to activate
moisture status. Soil water tension readings greater than the moisture set point can
switch at moisture set point
activate an irrigation valve solenoid, time clock or warning device. A switch mechanism
• Available for AC or DC circuits
is mounted on the instrument body and can be easily field adjusted by hand to the desired
• Available with switch closed past setting
set point. The switch scale reads in centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa) of soil water tension. • Sealed to prevent contamination from dirt and
moisture
SPECIFICATIONS: Brass switch housing with adjustable barrel and 18 inch wire leads
The Automatic IRROMETER provides direct
WEIGHT: 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg) switching capabilities thereby allowing the user to
control irrigation events. The switch can control a
DIMENSIONS: Body Length = 3.75 inch (95 mm) HEX = 1.0 inch (25 mm) single valve, a group of valves, or the entire
irrigation controller. The switch's unique rotating
RANGE: 7 to 95 centibar (kPa) with less than 10% of actuation point differential
barrel allows for easy field adjustment by hand.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 32O to 150O F (0O to 66O C) Rotating the barrel displays the scale, allowing the user
to adjust the set point.
CONNECTION: 1/4 inch brass male NPT for all Models. MLT requires adapter

MECHANISM: SPST Snap action switch with Buna-N diaphragm, closed at and drier than set Specification Information:
point, rated for 1,000,000 cycles
The Automatic IRROMETER shall have direct
SWITCH RATING: 24 VAC 10 amp maximum. Includes 18 inch (45 cm) AWG 18 wire leads switching capabilities in order to initiate an irrigation
event, interrupt an irrigation event, or activate a
REPEATABILITY CATEGORY: ± 2% of full set point range at 70°F (21°C) Ambient Temp warning system. It shall be referenced by centibars (cb)
or kilopascals (kPa) of soil water tension and be sealed
PROTECTION CATEGORY: IP 69, , RoHS compliant from moisture and dirt. It shall be the Automatic
Compatible with any conventional 24 volt AC valve system and DC controllers with a sensor circuit IRROMETER as manufactured by The IRROMETER
Company, Inc. of Riverside, California.

Option “RSU-V” — Voltage Output IRROMETER

Features
Operating Principle: The “V” Series Voltage Option is designed for use on
IRROMETER instruments to indicate soil moisture status electronically. The • Low cost voltage output/input transducer
voltage output can be easily read by most brands of data loggers such as the • and RoHS compliant
WATERMARK Monitor. • Voltage output signal can be read by most brands
and types of data logging equipment
Specifications: • Temperature compensated
OUTPUT: 0.5 to 4.5 VDC, 2.5 mA • Available in 0-94 cb (kPa) for all models
• Designed for limited wiring distances
ACCURACY: ± 2% of Full Scale
RESOLUTION: 0.3 kPa
The Voltage Output Option IRROMETER allows
WEIGHT: 2.16 oz. (61.22 g) users to record the soil moisture trend electronically
using a datalogger.
DIMENSIONS: 1 in. high x 1 in. wide x 1.88 in. deep (25mm high x 25mm wide x
30 mm deep) Specification Information:
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 5 VDC ( ± 0 .5 VDC)
The Remote Sensing Unit shall output soil water
SUPPLY CURRENT: 10 mA tension values by a 0.5 to 4.5 VDC signal and be sealed
in a weatherproof brass body for use in harsh outdoor
RANGE: 0-94 cb (kPa) Includes 36 in. (90 cm) 3 conductor AWG 22 cable conditions. Readings shall be converted to centibars
(cb) or kilopascals (kPa) of soil water tension by a
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 32° to 150° F (0° to 66° C)
datalogging device or computer. It shall be the Voltage
CONNECTION: 1/4 inch brass male NPT for all Models. MLT requires adapter Remote Sensing Unit IRROMETER as manufactured
by The IRROMETER Company, Inc. of Riverside,
Compatible with IRROMETER 900 series Monitor and other brands of
California.
dataloggers that read a voltage signal.

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Option “RSU-C” — Current Output IRROMETER

Operating Principle: “RSU-C” Series Remote Sensing Units are designed for
Features
use on IRROMETER instruments to indicate soil moisture levels by converting
the reading to a 4-20 mA loop current signal. The signal can be read by a • Piezoresistive Silicon Chip sensing element in a
data logging device or an A/D card designed to read voltage. The value is weatherproof 304 stainless steel body.
expressed in centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa) of soil water tension by the • and RoHS compliant
reading device. • Temperature compensated
Specifications:
The Current Output Option IRROMETER allows
OUTPUT: 4 to 20 mA loop current users to record the soil moisture trend electronically
using a datalogger.
ACCURACY: ± 0.5% of Full Scale
Specification Information:
WEIGHT: 0.24 lbs. (109 g)
DIMENSIONS: Body Length 1.75 inch (44 mm) HEX 0.94 inch (24 mm) The Remote Sensing Unit shall output soil water
tension values by a 4-20 mA loop current signal and
SUPPLY VOLTAGE: 9 to 36 VDC be sealed in a weatherproof 304 stainless steel body
for use in harsh outdoor conditions. Readings shall be
SUPPLY CURRENT: 20 mA converted to centibars (cb) or kilopascals (kPa) of soil
water tension by a datalogging device or computer
RANGE: 0-100 cb (kPa) fitted with an A/D card. It shall be the Current
Remote Sensing Unit IRROMETER as manufactured
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 32OF to 150O F (0 to 66 C)
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by The IRROMETER Company, Inc. of Riverside,

CONNECTION: 1/4 inch brass male NPT for all Models. MLT requires adapter California.

PROTECTION CATEGORY: IP65, , and RoHS compliant

Includes 36 in. (90 cm) 2 conductor AWG 20 cable

Part numbering nomenclature for ordering: 206 – RSU-V 206-V example

This is a Model SR
IRROMETER Model with a 6" body and
R = 1_ _ an optional Voltage
Body Length Output RSU.
SR = 2 _ _ 006" (15 cm) Output Option
TG = 3 _ _ 012" (30 cm)
AUTOMATIC GAUGE
LT = 5 _ _ 018" (45 cm)
*S = 2 00 024" (60 cm) For Models R, S, SR, TG, LT
036" (90 cm) Model MLT requires adapter
**MLT = MLT
048" (120 cm)

*The Model 200 uses its own unique

VOLTAGE OUTPUT REMOTE SENSING UNIT
interchangeable extension tips —
available in lengths from 6" (15 cm) –RSU-V [0-94 cb (kPa)]
to 48" (120 cm). CURRENT OUTPUT REMOTE SENSING UNIT
**The Model MLT is available in 6" –RSU-C [0-100 cb (kPa)]
(15 cm) length only.

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THE IRROMETER COMPANY, INC.
1425 Palmyrita Ave. • Riverside, CA 92507 • (951) 682-9505 PHONE • (951) 682-9501 FAX
www.IRROMETER.com • sales@IRROMETER.com
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