An intrinsically safe fixed continuous monitor comprising of a photo-ionisation
detector for detecting and measuring volatile organic compounds with a 4-20ma
output (32 pages)
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Instrument User Manual V1.4 For Sales & Service Contact 2650 E. 40th Ave. • Denver, CO 80205 Phone 303-320-4764 • Fax 303-322-7242 1-800-833-7958 www.geotechenv.com Unrivalled Detection. www.ionscience.com...
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Register your instrument online for extended warranty Thank you for purchasing your Ion Science product. The standard warranty of your instrument is one year however the warranty can be extended. To extend the warranty to 2 years, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase ( terms and conditions apply.)
No part of the PhoCheck Tiger may be opened in a hazardous area except for replacement of the battery pack. The PhoCheck Tiger must be serviced in a Non Hazardous environment and by Ion Science authorised service centres only. Do not service the instrument live; Remove battery pack before servicing Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
L'entretien du PhoCheck Tiger doit se dérouler dans un environnement non dangereux et être confié uniquement à des centres de service agréés Ion Science. Ne procédez pas à l'entretien de l'instrument lorsqu'il est sous tension.
Application of Quality Systems for equipment manufacture On behalf of Ion Science Ltd, I declare that, on the date this product accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market, the product conforms to all technical and regulatory requirements of the above listed directives.
Ion Science Ltd can accept no responsibility for the incorrect adjustment of features that cause harm or damage to persons or property. TIGER can be used as a personal safety device.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Introduction to Tiger TIGER is a portable gas detector that uses Photo-ionization technology to detect a large range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) which can be dangerous from both a poisoning and explosive perspective. The TIGER uses a Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) to measure gas concentrations.
. The full functionality of your TIGER can only be realised through the TIGER PC software. Ion Science Ltd recommend that you load the software supplied with your instrument and set up your TIGER according to the instructions in the ‘TIGER PC Software’...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Understanding the keypad General Description The keypad comprises two soft keys: A and B, Up and Down arrow keys, an Escape (Esc) key, and an Enter / On/Off button. In general, setup and application settings are selected and adjusted via the soft keys, options are selected by the arrow keys and confirmed by the Enter key.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Understanding the display screen Screen Display The display is divided into four sections. Fixed LCD Status icons fill the top of the screen offering instrument status at a glance. The Icons display only when a function is selected. The main central viewing screen will display readings in large numbers only, 4 digits and decimal place will display 0.001 ppm to 5,500 ppm.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Understanding the display screen Backlight: Light beam lines appear when the backlight is on. Sound: The main body of the icon is present at all times. The disable lines appear if all 3 alarm sounders are disabled and the volume is at 0%.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Understanding display screen Soft key areas The following icons will appear 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 has that functionality.
If the lamp fails to strike, turn the TIGER off, wait for 30 seconds and try again. If the problem persists, change the lamp or contact Ion Science Ltd or your distributor. To switch the TIGER off press and hold the Enter / On/Off key. A 3 second count down takes place before the instrument shuts down.
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Readings taken against unsatisfactory calibrations may be unreliable. Factory Calibration Not for operator use. Return to Ion Science Ltd or your distributor for calibration. (see the ‘Maintenance’ section of the manual page 37) Custom Calibration see the ’Maintenance’ section of the manual page 32.
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using your Tiger 1st Screen Response Factor Low alarm High alarm 2nd screen Date of Factory calibration Date of Custom calibration 3rd Screen SPAN 1 (gas concentration set in TIGER PC SPAN 2 (gas concentration set in TIGER PC...
PC has its own specific software package used to set up the instrument and download logged data. The software is available to download from the ion science website. Once the software is downloaded from the website, double click on the zip file and follow the installation procedure.
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software The Help Screen This screen will show you if a new version of PC software is available. You can then install the upgrade if required. Click on ‘Instrument(s)’. If your TIGER has previously been connected to your PC your instruments IRN (Internal Reference Number) will appear.
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software Page 19 of 41...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software This page gives the current status of your TIGER . If the ‘snapshot’ screen appears click ‘Yes’. You can delete the snapshot later if you wish (see ’TIGER PC Software’). Tiger The Configuration Screen...
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software Backlight Choose from ‘Permanently Off’, ‘Permanently On’, ‘On in low ambient Light’, or ‘On For Limited Time’. The Backlight Timeout can be set from 1 to 30 seconds. Sound The three icons represent: key press; alarm; and crescendo. Crescendo increases the sound as the upper alarm is approached.
PC’ above. If the ‘Summary’ screen for your TIGER appears, visit the configuration screen again. If not, repeat the entire procedure. If your PC still fails to read or write to your TIGER seek advice from your distributor or from Ion Science Ltd. Page 22 of 41...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software The Firmware Screen This screen displays the current firmware version installed on your TIGER . It also provides a facility to download updated versions to your TIGER At this point you can also check the ‘View Release Notes’ information which is a description of the changes in the new version as shown here.
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to operate your TIGER during the update process. The firmware on your TIGER will be updated and the new version will be shown on the ‘Firmware’ screen. A bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate the progress of the update.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software Downloading Data Logged Readings Connect your TIGER to your PC as described previously. Any fresh data-logged readings will be downloaded as the software ‘reads’ your TIGER Go to the datalog screen and a list of the datalog sessions is presented.
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger PC software The Snapshots Screen A snapshot records the settings and calibration data on your TIGER at any particular point in time. The ‘Snapshots’ screen displays a list of all those stored on your PC.
Ion Science Ltd entire liability and the original Licensee’s exclusive remedy under this agreement are at the discretion of Ion Science Ltd, to either (a) return of payment as evidenced by a copy of the Receipt, or (b) replacement of the disk or memory stick that does not meet Ion Science Ltd limited warranty and which is returned to Ion Science Ltd with a copy of the Receipt.
Note: 1. Only use the Charger Cradle supplied with your TIGER to charge your instrument. 2. Ion Science Ltd recommends keeping your TIGER on charge at all times when not in use, as batteries can lose power over time. Page 28 of 41...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Batteries Replacement / Exchange of Battery Packs To replace the Rechargeable Battery Pack (A2), proceed as follows: Ensure TIGER is switched Off; Remove the Instrument Boot (8) from your TIGER (this is most easily achieved by starting at the front end of the instrument (step 4 below));...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Batteries Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries in Battery Pack WARNING BATTERY REPLACEMENT: Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500. Ensure TIGER is switched Off.
System error Total system failure The instrument’s firmware is corrupted. In the unlikely event of this message appearing, contact Ion Science Ltd or your nearest authorised service centre. Page 31 of 41...
Calibration data is stored. Due to the linear output of the Ion Science PID detector, a two-point calibration is often adequate. TIGER scales its linear output across a ZERO level (clean air reference) and the SPAN 1 user defined gas concentration.
Should the Inlet Nozzle become cantaminated or damaged, replacement Inlet Nozzles may be obtained from your distributor or from Ion Science Ltd. Please note that a small O-Ring at the base of the Inlet Nozzle ensures the Inlet Nozzle is sealed, this can bee seen in the transparent Filter Clamp when the Inlet Nozzle is removed.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Maintenance PID Sensor/Lamp Replacement and Cleaning When using your TIGER in conditions of high ambient humidity, the PID may show unexpected readings appearing to increase. This occurs due to dust or other small particles within the detector becoming hydrated with humidity.
The container of cleaning compound contains Aluminium Oxide as a very fine power (CAS Number 1344-28-1). A full material safety data sheet MSDS is available on request from Ion Science Ltd. The key issues are listed below: Always replace the lid after using the cleaning compound.
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Tiger parts Tiger main assembly Front end filter assembly New probe assembly supplied on Tiger from January 2016 Page 36 of 41...
TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Accessories Ion Science Ltd has developed an exclusive range of high quality accessories to compliment the TIGER Please see a selection of these below: Part Number Accessory Description 2.1mm DC Jack - Cigar Lighter Plug Car Charger Lead – Allows the...
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TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd LA4TM600 10.6eV Lamp LA4SM700 11.7eV Lamp For more information please visit www.ionscience.com/Tiger and select Accessories. Page 38 of 41...
Service Ion Science Ltd also offers a number of service options for your TIGER that allows you to choose the instrument cover to best suits your requirements. At Ion Science Ltd we recommend that all of our gas detection instruments be returned for service and factory calibration once every 12 months.
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