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- Page 1 TIGER PhoCheck Instrument User Manual V1.9 Register your instrument online to receive your Extended 5 year Warranty. See page 41 for details. Part Number: 861265...
- Page 2 PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Page 2 of 43...
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Page 3: Warnings
Thermoplastic polyolefin or Anti-static PC/ABS SERVICING: 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. -
Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres - Application of Quality Systems 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Declaration of Conformity Contents Statements Responsibility for use Caution Quality Assurance Disposal Calibration Facility Ion Science Contact Details Introduction to PhoCheck TIGER Getting Started Understanding the Keypad Understanding the Display Screen 11-13 Status Icons 11-12 Main Screen area Soft Key areas... -
Page 6: Statements
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Contents (continued) Page TIGER PC Software 17-28 PC Requirements Installation of TIGER PC Software Connecting TIGER to a PC The Features Screen The Configuration Screen 21-23 The Gas Table Screen The Firmware Screen Downloading data-logged readings... -
Page 7: Introduction To Phocheck Tiger
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Introduction to PhoCheck TIGER PhoCheck 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. -
Page 8: Getting Started
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Getting started Thank you for choosing TIGER from Ion Science Limited. We hope that your TIGER will give you many years of active and trouble-free service. The Manual Ion Science Ltd recommend that you familiarise yourself with this manual before using your TIGER. -
Page 9: Understanding The Keypad
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Understanding the Keypad General description The keypad comprises two soft keys: A and B, „up‟ and „down‟ arrow keys, an escape key, and an „on/off‟ button, which also serves also as an enter key. 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. -
Page 10: Understanding The Display Screen
PhoCheck TIGER 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 19,999... -
Page 11: Main Screen Area
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Understanding the display screen (continued) Back light: 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%. -
Page 12: Soft Key Areas
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Understanding the display screen (continued) 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. -
Page 13: Using Your Tiger
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 On/Off / Enter key. A three-second count down takes place before the instrument shuts down. -
Page 14: Health And Safety Readings
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Using your TIGER (continued) HEALTH & SAFETY readings Press the Health & Safety (H&S) soft key to display the H&S symbol with a question mark to ask if the user wishes to proceed: Press ENTER to start the calculation. The STEL (Short Term Exposure Level) and TWA (Time Weighted Average) values are shown. -
Page 15: Alarms
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Using your TIGER (continued) Factory Calibration Not for operator use. Return to Ion Science Ltd or your distributor for calibration. (see also page 33) Custom Calibration see under Maintenance on page 33. ALARMS Upper and Lower alarm settings are displayed. -
Page 16: Tiger Pc Software
On the Ion Science screen (below), select „Install Tiger Software‟ On the Welcome screen (below), click „Next‟ to proceed. On the select destination location screen (below), click „Next‟ to create an „Ion Science‟ folder on your C drive. Page 17 of 43... - Page 17 Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) On the set up screen (below) click „Next‟ to create an „Ion Science‟ start up folder. On the additional tasks screen (below) tick the box and click „Next‟ to create a desktop icon.
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Page 18: Connecting Tiger To A Pc
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) Connecting TIGER to a PC Double click the TIGER icon on your desktop and open TIGER PC. The Home page should appear. Click on „Instrument(s)‟. If your TIGER has previously been connected to your PC your instruments IRN (Internal Reference Number) will appear. -
Page 19: The Features Screen
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) Switch TIGER on and when fully booted up connect to a USB socket on your PC using the USB cable supplied. If the „Found New Hardware‟ screen appears, follow the prompts to install your instrument on your PC. -
Page 20: The Configuration Screen
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) The Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TIGER. 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 99 seconds. - Page 21 PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) Lock The TIGER may be locked in any configuration to avoid unauthorised changes by the operator. A tick in the box locks the instrument. Sleep during PC connect will send the instrument into sleep mode while it is connected to the PC software.
- Page 22 „Connecting your TIGER to a 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. Page 23 of 43...
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Page 23: The Gas Table Screen
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) The Gas Table Screen (including setting alarm levels) Connect your TIGER to your PC as described above on page 19ff. Any fresh data-logged readings will be down loaded as the software „reads‟ your TIGER. -
Page 24: The Firmware Screen
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) 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. To download a firmware update, connect TIGER to your computer as detailed above on page 19ff. -
Page 25: Downloading Data-Logged Readings
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) Downloading data logged readings Connect your TIGER to your PC as described above on page 19ff. 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. -
Page 26: Health And Safety Screen
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER PC Software (continued) The Health & Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health & Safety readings held on your TIGER. Click „Menu‟ then „Export‟ to save this data to a file on your computer. -
Page 27: Software Disclaimers
(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. If failure of the disk or memory stick has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication, Ion Science Ltd will have no responsibility to either replace the item or refund payment. -
Page 28: Batteries
Recharging batteries Ensure the PhoCheck Tiger is charged for at least 7 hours before using it for the first time. To ensure optimum charging the TIGER should be switched off during charging. If left on, the TIGER will take longer to charge, but should not suffer any damage. The TIGER should be charged in a non hazardous environment only. -
Page 29: Replacement Of Rechargeable Battery Pack
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Batteries (continued) Replacement of rechargeable battery pack To replace the battery pack, proceed as follows: a. Ensure TIGER is switched Off; b. Remove the black rubber Boot from your TIGER (this is most easily achieved by starting at the front end of the instrument (step 4 below));... -
Page 30: Replacement Of Non-Rechargeable Batteries
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Batteries (continued) Replacement of Non-rechargeable batteries WARNING BATTERY REPLACEMENT: Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500. a. Ensure TIGER is switched Off. -
Page 31: Diagnostics
TIGER PC and the TIGER will overwrite the oldest data and no alarm will be raised. System error Total system failure The instrument‟s firmware is corrupted. In the unlikely event of this message appearing, contact Ion Science or your nearest authorised service centre. Page 32 of 43... -
Page 32: Maintenance
During this service the lamp and detector are brought back to factory specifications and new Factory 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. -
Page 33: Probes
Should the probe become cantaminated or damaged, replacement probes may be obtained from your distributor or from Ion Science Ltd. Please note that a small „O ring‟ at the base of the probe ensures the probe is sealed, this can bee seen in the transparent filter housing when the probe is removed. -
Page 34: Pid Sensor/Lamp Replacement & Cleaning
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Maintenance (continued) 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. - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: Tiger Parts
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd TIGER Parts TIGER Main Assembly Front End Filter Assembly Page 37 of 43... -
Page 37: Accessories
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Accessories Ion Science has developed an exclusive range of high quality accessories to compliment the PhoCheck TIGER. Please see a selection of these below: Part Number Accessory Description 1/jawu-01 2.1mm DC jack - cigar lighter plug Car Charger Lead... - Page 38 PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Accessories Content Phocheck Tiger A-861267 Accessory Box Removal Tool 846216 Min PID Stack Carbon Filter A-31057 Assembly (Sm Blue) PTFE Filter 861221 Disc Page 39 of 43...
- Page 39 PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Lanyard 861235 PID Lamp A-31063 Cleaning Kit A-861229 Carbon Filter Adaptor Calibration 861476 Adaptor Page 40 of 43...
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Page 40: Instrument Warranty And Service
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Technical Specifications Response time T90 < 2 second Detectable Range 1 ppb - 10,000 ppm & ppb to 20,000ppm for Specific Gases Resolution +/- 1 ppb Accuracy +/- 5% displayed reading +/- one digit Linearity... -
Page 41: Manual History
PhoCheck TIGER Ion Science Ltd Manual History Manual version Amendment Issue Date Instrument Firmware Software First issue 15/01/2010 V 0.3.40 V 1.0.0.18 Updated filter replacement instructions 9/4/2010 V 0.3.49 V 1.0.0.26 on page 34. Addition of ATEX information and new 11/05/2010 V0.0.57... - Page 42 Thank you for reading this data sheet. For pricing or for further information, please contact us at our UK Office, using the details below. UK Office Keison Products, P.O. Box 2124, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UP, England. Tel: +44 (0)330 088 0560 Fax: +44 (0)1245 808399 Email: sales@keison.co.uk...
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