IRC081 is a controller that operates the IRG080 ion reference gauge and shows its readings. Gauge settings are adjusted with knobs, and a USB link to a PC allows remote control and data logging for calibration laboratories and research.


| Measuring Range of Connected Gauge (IRG080) | Display range (display range) <1×10⁻⁸ … 1×10⁻⁴ mbar (<1×10⁻⁶ … 1×10⁻² Pa) |
| Minimum Current at Measuring Socket | <0.1 pA |
| Supply Voltage | 100…240 V (ac), 50…60Hz |
| Interface (digital) | USB 2.0 |
| Protection Rating | IP40 |
| Operating Temperature | +5…+40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20…+60 °C |
| Power Consumption | ≤20 W |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Measurement Accuracy | 0.5% in 50 pA range, otherwise <0.1% |