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- Page 1 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. ionscience.com...
- Page 2 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Register your instrument online for extended warranty Thank you for purchasing your ION Science instrument. The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to five years. To receive your extended warranty, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase (terms and conditions apply.)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setup Functions ..........................19 6. Using the TigerPC Software and Downloading Data ..............25 PC Requirements ..........................25 Installation of TigerPC Software ...................... 25 Connecting a TIGER XT to a PC ......................25 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 5 of 71 ionscience.com... - Page 6 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Opening TigerPC ..........................26 Help Screen ............................27 The Instruments List ........................28 Downloading Data Logged Readings and Instrument Settings ............. 28 Taking Snapshots .......................... 29 Instrument Summary Screen ......................30 Features Screen..........................30 Configuration Screen ........................
- Page 7 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Lamp Removal and Examination ....................62 Lamp Cleaning ..........................62 Replacing a Lamp .......................... 64 Replacing the MiniPID Electrode Stack ..................64 9. Troubleshooting ........................66 Diagnostics ............................66 10. Accessories ........................... 67 11. Technical Specifications ......................68 12.
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Page 8: Safety
• To the extent permitted by law, ION Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual. •... -
Page 9: Disposal
When using the Probe part numbers A-861414, A-861413 the Safety rating of the TIGER XT Instrument drops from II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga to II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga. The temperature performance of the unit is unaffected. -
Page 10: Product Overview
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 2. Product Overview The TIGER XT is a portable gas detector that uses photo-ionization technology to detect a large range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which can be dangerous from both a poisoning and explosive perspective. - Page 11 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 1) Alarm LEDs/Torch 4) Keypad 2) Probe assembly 5) Instrument body 3) Display screen 6) Battery Pack 9) Pump Outlet 7) Charging Contacts 10) USB Port (Type B) 8) Sensor Cover Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
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Page 12: Upgrades
We recommend you install the software and set up your TIGER XT as described in TigerPC Software. TIGER XT Kit ION Science provides a range of TIGER XT kits and accessories. The content of a standard kit is: • TIGER XT instrument •... -
Page 13: Keypad Function Descriptions
The Enter / On / Off key is used to accept changes, select functions, and to turn the TIGER XT on and off. In general, setup and application settings are selected and adjusted using the soft keys. Options are selected using the arrow keys and confirmed using the Enter key or a soft key. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Switching your TIGER XT Off Press and hold the Enter / On / Off key for 3 seconds to turn TIGER XT Off. A 3-second countdown will be displayed on the screen. While this is happening, a continuous beep will sound, and the lights will flash red. -
Page 15: Checking The Battery Charge
Checking the Battery Charge Check that your TIGER XT has sufficient charge for use. The battery icon (see Batteries) should show at least two full segments. If not, the instrument should be charged to at least this level before use. -
Page 16: Understanding The Display Screen
4. The area between the two soft key indicators displays the measurement units and the gas that the instrument is currently set to detect. The TIGER XT instrument auto-ranges, therefore the number of decimal places reduce as the VOC reading increases. The minimum achievable sensitivity is 0.001 ppm, the maximum is 19,999 ppm. - Page 17 Flashlight / Torch: This is displayed when the flashlight/torch is turned on by pressing the A and B keys simultaneously. Lock: The lock icon is displayed when the configuration of the TIGER XT has been locked in TigerPC. Options associated with soft key A are enabled.
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Page 18: Soft Key Options
Soft Key Options The following icons are displayed in the soft key areas as soft key options. They are selected using the Up and Down keys. Those labelled ‘optional’ will only appear if your TIGER XT has that functionality. These icons can be reorganised or hidden using the Tiger PC software. Refer to the Configuration section of Tiger PC for details. -
Page 19: Using The Tiger Xt
Turning On / Off Turning On To switch the TIGER XT on press the Enter / On / Off key once. The device will display logo and info screens during the start-up sequence. The device will then zero before displaying the main running screen. We encourage users to leave the device running for 10 to 15 minutes prior to use. - Page 20 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Options The Options soft key accesses several instrument settings. These can also be configured using: • Time and Date To adjust the time and date via the instrument, use the Up and Down keys to select the date or time and press Enter.
- Page 21 Pressing the Information soft key provides access to a list of screens which display the current settings of the TIGER XT. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list and press Enter to view a screen. Press Esc to return to the main running screen.
- Page 22 Use the Up and Down keys scroll through the gases and press Enter to select the chosen gas. If a tick '✓' appears, press Enter again, and TIGER XT will use the relevant data for the selected gas from the gas table for alarms, response factor, etc. Refer to the Gas Table Screen more details on the Favourites Gas Table.
- Page 23 Sleep Mode Press and hold the Zzz soft key to send the TIGER XT to “sleep”. A three second count down takes place before it enters Sleep Mode. All functionality is switched off. “Zzz” is displayed on screen. Press Esc to cancel.
- Page 24 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 If set to do so in TigerPC, the instrument can also enter Sleep Mode during data logging when the duration between logs exceeds two minutes, and automatically when connected to a PC. This is a power saving function.
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Page 25: Using The Tigerpc Software And Downloading Data
LCD display fails to show an intelligible and uncorrupted display the instrument must not enter a hazardous area. Connect your TIGER XT to the PC. The (type B) USB port of the TIGER XT is located at the back of the instrument, above the charging connectors. -
Page 26: Opening Tigerpc
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Opening TigerPC Before opening TigerPC, connect your TIGER to the PC. Double-click the Tiger icon on your desktop or in the Start menu to open TigerPC (or run Tiger.exe in the installation folder). The Home page will be displayed: The menu on the left-hand side is used to select further screens. -
Page 27: Help Screen
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Help Screen This screen will inform you if a new version of PC software is available. You can then install the upgrade if required. We recommend that TigerPC is kept up to date to ensure that the latest functionality is available to you. -
Page 28: The Instruments List
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 The Instruments List The Instrument(s) list in the menu lists the Internal Reference Numbers (IRNs) of the TIGER XT instruments that TigerPC has previously interfaced with and listed. Your instrument will be added to this list once TigerPC has “read”... -
Page 29: Taking Snapshots
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 To remove an instrument from the list, click Delete. All details of the instrument are then removed from the software. If that instrument is connected again, it will be treated as a new (previously unlisted) instrument by TigerPC. -
Page 30: Instrument Summary Screen
This screen shows the current status and properties of your TIGER Features Screen This screen indicates which of the available feature upgrades have been added to your TIGER XT. To purchase additional features, contact ION Science Ltd or your distributor. Once the transaction is completed and confirmed, click Update to install the features on your TIGER XT. -
Page 31: Configuration Screen
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TIGER XT. Click these buttons (highlighted above and below) to display or hide additional settings: Note that the images in this topic display the default TigerPC settings. - Page 32 Volume is adjusted using the slider. Vibrate Use to set your TIGER XT to vibrate under alarm conditions. NOTE: Vibrate only works on the high alarm and not the low alarm. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
- Page 33 Enables the selection of different lamp types you may have purchased to use with your instrument. Ensure that the lamp selected is the same as that fitted in your TIGER XT. If not, select the correct lamp from the options provided.
- Page 34 11.7 eV lamps may not strike / illuminate first time, resulting in a ‘lamp fail’ alarm on the TIGER XT instrument, particularly if the lamps are unused for an extended period. In case of a lamp fail alarm, please switch the instrument off and then on again.
- Page 35 100 ppm a three point calibration (i.e. Zero, 100 ppm and 1,000 ppm) should be carried out. Select Send to instrument to save these settings to your TIGER XT. The calibration procedure is detailed in Calibration. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 35 of 71...
- Page 36 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Calibration Reminder The calibration reminder allows you to set a reminder for when calibration is needed. To turn on the calibration reminder, ensure the box is ticked next to ‘calibration reminder’. You then have two options below that.
- Page 37 TigerPC is 0000. The password can be changed using the Reset Password button. • If you forget your password please contact ION Science so that a master password can be issued to you. Master passwords are generated daily and are only valid on the day of generation.
- Page 38 Zeroing The following options are available: • When selected, the TIGER XT will automatically set its Zero reading based on ambient air when it is switched on. When deselected the instrument will use its calibration Zero. • When selected, TIGER XT uses the fixed calibration Zero. If used in conjunction with the ‘Zero at switch on’...
- Page 39 Select 24- or 12-hour format. If required, select one of the following: • To set the time on your TIGER XT. Set the time and date in the fields provided. • To synchronise the instruments time with that of the PC.
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Page 40: Gas Table Screen
Send to Instrument. If your PC fails to write to the TIGER XT, seek advice from your distributor or from ION Science Ltd. Users can save a configuration setup by clicking Save to File. A saved configuration setup can later be used to configure the TIGER XT by selecting Load from File. - Page 41 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 An additional row is added at the bottom of the Gas Table into which details of the new gas can be entered. Upper and lower alarm levels can be adjusted in the Gas Table. Type the required alarm level in the appropriate column for the gas in question.
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Page 42: Firmware Screen
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Firmware Screen This screen displays the current firmware version installed on your TIGER XT and provides facilities to install new versions on the instrument. If new firmware is available, this will be noted on the screen in the box under the current firmware version: “New firmware is available”. - Page 43 Check that the instrument is connected and click Yes. Important: Do not operate your TIGER XT during the update process. The firmware will now be sent to the TIGER XT. A bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate the progress of the update.
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Page 44: Datalog Screen
After the upgrade been sent to the TIGER XT, the instrument will install it. The TIGER XT will flash the two torch LEDs. The screen on the TIGER XT will remain blank for about 30 seconds. A progress bar will then be displayed as the installation takes place: A ‘verifying file system’... - Page 45 Important: The Delete All Datalogs option on the menu deletes all logged data from your TIGER XT. This will include the H&S datalogs. Ensure all valuable data is exported to your PC before selecting it.
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Page 46: Health & Safety Screen
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Health & Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health and Safety readings held on your TIGER XT, if the relevant upgrade has been installed. New readings are downloaded from the TIGER XT when the instrument read. -
Page 47: Snapshots Screen
STEL and TWA values which have been selected on the device. Snapshots Screen A snapshot records the calibration settings of your TIGER XT at a point in time. If required, your TIGER XT can be reset to a snapshot’s settings. The Snapshots screen lists those stored on the PC. - Page 48 Features, Summary, Configuration etc. screens for the snapshot: The data on these screens cannot be edited. To restore the stored settings to your TIGER XT, first ensure that your instrument is fully booted and connected to your PC as described previously.
- Page 49 On the restore pop-up that is then displayed: Click Yes to load the snapshot. When the loading is complete, click Close and restart your TIGER XT. Your TIGER XT will now be restored to the settings and calibration data stored at the time of that snapshot.
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Page 50: Calibration
Before proceeding, ensure the calibration parameters are set in TigerPC: TIGER XT allows you to custom calibrate using any gas from the Gas Table at any concentration from 10 ppm. You will need a cylinder of the gas at the chosen concentrations. - Page 51 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 regulators are recommended for the calibration of the TIGER XT. If flow regulators are to be used then a 0.3l/min is recommended, a flow adaptor should be used to avoid over-pressurising the instrument (sold separately). Please ensure you are familiar with the entire calibration procedure before attempting to calibrate your TIGER XT.
- Page 52 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 SPAN 1 calibration : The gas and concentration for SPAN 1 (previously set up in TigerPC) are displayed along with a 30 second countdown. Attach the SPAN 1 gas and press Enter to start the SPAN 1 countdown.
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Page 53: Maintenance
Please repeat annually. Ensure the TIGER XT is charged for at least 7 hours before using it for the first time. To ensure optimum charging, the TIGER XT should be switched off. If left on, the TIGER XT will take longer to charge, but will not suffer any damage. - Page 54 To charge your TIGER XT, connect the Charge Cradle to the mains. A red light on the charger indicates that it is ready. Place the TIGER XT in the Charge Cradle so that the contacts on the TIGER XT are aligned with those in the cradle.
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Page 55: Taking Off The Rechargeable Battery Packs
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 ion battery pack are aligned with those in the cradle. To hold the lithium-ion battery in place, use the battery lid catch (part number 912255) and connect to the top of the charge cradle. -
Page 56: Replacement Of Non-Rechargeable Batteries
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries BATTERY REPLACEMENT: NEVER REPLACE PRIMARY ALKALINE BATTERY CELLS WHILE IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE OR HAZARDOUS LOCATION. USE ONLY ENERGIZER EN91 LR6 BATTERIES. Fitting batteries or connecting the Battery Pack with the wrong polarity may result in damage to the instrument. -
Page 57: Ptfe Filter Disc
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 PTFE Filter Disc It is essential that the TIGER XT is always used with a supplied 0.5 micron PTFE Filter Disc fitted to the front of the instrument. Without the filter, particles of debris and dust can be drawn into the MiniPID 2 Sensor inhibiting the function of the instrument. -
Page 58: Lamp Cleaning And Electrode Stack Replacement
When to Clean or Replace the Lamp The TIGER XT MiniPID uses an ultraviolet light source ionising VOC gases as they pass across the Lamp window. This process may result in a fine layer of contamination on the detector window that must be removed on a regular basis. -
Page 59: Removing And Refitting The Sensor Cover
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Removing and refitting the sensor cover To remove the sensor cover from the instrument body, unscrew the bottom left screw using a 3mm A/F allen key. The screw will stay retained in the sensor cover when fully loosened. - Page 60 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 To refit the sensor cover to the instrument body, line up the sensor cover with the back of the instrument ensuring it is align with the inlet/outlet ports. Gently push the right side of the sensor cover and the instrument body together until you hear and feel it is engaged.
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Page 61: Removing The Minipid 2 Sensor
Before Lamp cleaning or replacement, the the MiniPID 2 Sensor must be removed. First ensure that the TIGER XT is turned off and that you are in a clean environment so that the sensor parts will not be contaminated by dust, oil or grease. -
Page 62: Lamp Removal And Examination
Lamp Removal and Examination The TIGER XT is a sensitive detector. Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools. The TIGER XT Lamp is fragile. Handle with great care. Never touch the window and do not drop. - Page 63 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 The cleaning procedure is as follows: 1. Open the vial of Aluminium Oxide polishing compound. With a clean cotton bud collect a small amount of compound. 2. Use this cotton bud to polish the Lamp detection window. Use a circular action applying light pressure to clean the detection window.
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Page 64: Replacing A Lamp
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Replacing a Lamp Never refit a damaged Lamp. The instrument MUST be re-calibrated after fitting a replacement or cleaned Lamp. Following removal of the Electrode Stack as described previously, the Lamp may be replaced. - Page 65 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 This procedure ensures that the Lamp is firmly held in the Electrode Stack with the detection window level with the electrodes for consistent and reliable VOC readings. Lamp placement by any other means is likely to give unreliable readings because the O-ring in the Electrode Stack becomes trapped between the window face and the Electrode Stack.
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
Diagnostics Basic faults or diagnostics are presented as symbols. Most faults can be corrected by pressing Enter or Esc to clear the fault message. All fault conditions cause the TIGER XT to alarm. Pump failure Pump blocked or pump failure The flow of gas through the instrument has fallen below 50cc/minute. -
Page 67: Accessories
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 10. Accessories Selected accessories are detailed below. For a full list of accessories, download a copy of the Tiger XT Range Accessories Brochure from our website: www.ionscience.com or contact your local distributor. Tiger XT Multi Adaptor with Probe Extension 300mm* Flexible. -
Page 68: Technical Specifications
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 11. Technical Specifications Minimum Resolution 10.6 eV: 0.001 ppm (1 ppb)*** 11.7 eV: 0.6 ppm (600 ppb)*** Detectable Range** 10.6 eV: 1 ppb up to 20,000 ppm*** 11.7 eV: 9,000 ppm***# Response Time 10.6 eV: T90 < 2 seconds 11.7 eV: <... - Page 69 TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 Weight & Dimensions Instrument Weight: 870g Instrument Dimensions: Pollution 370 mm (H) x 91 mm (W) x 60 mm (D) Pollution Class 4 – Outdoor Use Altitude Device can be used at >2000 m Charging of batteries can only take place at <2000 m...
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Page 70: Warranty
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 12. Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 5 years on the TIGER XT when registering your instrument via our website: www.ionscience.com To receive your Extended Warranty, you need to register within one month of purchase (Terms and Conditions apply). -
Page 71: Ion Science Contact Details
TIGER XT Instrument User Manual V1.2 13. ION Science Contact Details ION Science Ltd – UK/Head Office Tel: +44 (0)1763 208 503 Web: www.ionscience.com | Email: info@ionscience.com ISM ION Science Messtechnik – Germany Office Tel: +49 (0) 2104 1448-0 Web: https://www.ism-d.de/en/...