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  • Page 1 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com...
  • Page 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.) Visit ionscience.com/instrument-registration.
  • Page 3 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Warning Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 3 of 72...
  • Page 4 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Avertissement Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 4 of 72...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Turning On .............................19 Turning Off .............................19 Setup Functions ..........................19 6. Using the TigerPC Software and Downloading Data ..............24 PC Requirements ..........................24 Installation of TigerPC Software .......................24 Connecting a TIGER to a PC ......................24 Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 5 of 72...
  • Page 6 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Opening TigerPC ..........................25 Help Screen ............................26 The Instruments List .........................27 Downloading Data Logged Readings and Instrument Settings .............27 Taking Snapshots ...........................29 Instrument Summary Screen ......................30 Features Screen ..........................31 Configuration Screen ........................32 Gas Table Screen ..........................40 Firmware Screen ..........................42...
  • Page 7 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Lamp Removal and Examination ....................60 Lamp Cleaning ..........................60 Replacing a Lamp ...........................61 Replacing the MiniPID Electrode Stack ..................62 9. Troubleshooting ........................64 Diagnostics ............................64 10. Appendix and Supporting Documents ..................65 EU Declaration of Conformity......................65 Technical Specifications ........................67...

  • 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 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 Instrument User Manual V3.10 2. Product Overview The TIGER 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 Instrument User Manual V3.10 Charge Cradle Display Screen Instrument Boot Keypad Alarm LEDs / Torch Instrument Body Probe Assembly Battery Pack Charging Contacts 11 Pump Outlet Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 11 of 72...

  • Page 12: Upgrades

    We recommend you install the software and set up your TIGER as described in TigerPC Software. TIGER Kit ION Science provides a range of TIGER kits and accessories. The content of a standard kit is: • TIGER instrument • Rechargeable Battery (Li-ion) - one per kit* •...

  • Page 13: Keypad Function Descriptions

    The Enter / On / Off key is used to accept changes, select functions, and to turn the TIGER 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 Off Press and hold the Enter / On / Off key for 3 seconds to turn TIGER 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

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Checking the Battery Charge Check that your TIGER 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 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: Status Icons

    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 has been locked in TigerPC. Options associated with soft key A are enabled.

  • Page 18: 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 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

    Turning On / Off Turning On To switch the TIGER 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 The upper symbol represents an absolute Zero. The lower symbol represents a relative Zero, which follows the drift of the MiniPID 2 Sensor. The screen displays a tick '✓' to confirm your selection. If the relative Zero has been selected, TIGER will then Zero itself.
  • Page 21 Pressing the Information soft key provides access to a list of screens which display the current settings of the TIGER. 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 Using the Up and Down keys scroll through the gases starting with that letter to find the subject gas. Press Enter to select the chosen gas. If a tick '✓' appears, press Enter again, and TIGER will use the relevant data for the selected gas from the gas table for alarms, response factor, etc.
  • Page 23 Data Logging has stopped. Sleep Mode Press and hold the Zzz soft key to send the TIGER 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: Using The Tigerpc Software And Downloading Data

    Connect your TIGER to the PC. The (type B) USB port of the TIGER is located at the back of the instrument, above the charging connectors. A flap on the Instrument Boot can be opened to reveal...

  • Page 25: Opening Tigerpc

    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 26: Help Screen

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 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 27: The Instruments List

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 The Instruments List The Instrument(s) list in the menu lists the Internal Reference Numbers (IRNs) of the TIGER instruments that TigerPC has previously interfaced with and listed. Your instrument will be added to this list once TigerPC has “read” it, as described next.
  • Page 28 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 The current setup of the instrument and logged data is then downloaded: 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 29: Taking Snapshots

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Taking Snapshots The first time you “read” an instrument a snapshot is taken automatically (see Snapshots Screen). On subsequent occasions this pop-up is displayed: Click Yes or No as required. To take a snapshot of a connected instrument at any time, click on the IRN of the instrument in the Instrument(s) list, then click Take Snapshot on the screen that is then displayed.

  • Page 30: Instrument Summary Screen

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Instrument Summary Screen Once an instrument has been read, expand its entry in the menu and click on Summary to display Instrument Summary screen. This screen shows the current status and properties of your TIGER. Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com...

  • Page 31: Features Screen

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Features Screen This screen indicates which of the available feature upgrades have been added to your TIGER. 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.

  • Page 32: Configuration Screen

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TIGER. Click these buttons (highlighted above) to display or hide additional settings: Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 32 of 72...
  • Page 33 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Note that the images in this topic display the default TigerPC settings. Backlight Choose from: • Permanently off • Permanently on • On in low ambient light • On for limited time Enter time for the limited time option in the field provided (1 - 99 seconds).
  • Page 34 Volume is adjusted using the slider. Vibrate Use to set your TIGER to vibrate under alarm conditions. Units Choose from parts per million (ppm) or milligrams per meter cubed (mg/m...
  • Page 35 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. If not, select the correct lamp from the options provided.
  • Page 36 100 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. The calibration procedure is detailed in Calibration. Datalog Select one of the following: •...
  • 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 Select 24- or 12-hour format. If required, select one of the following: • To set the time on your TIGER. Set the time and date in the fields provided. • To synchronise the instruments time with that of the PC.
  • Page 39 TWA_STEL Select the regulatory code to which you are working and specify TWA and STEL periods. Instrument ID Enter the text to be displayed on the start-up screen of your TIGER. Send to Instrument Unrivalled Gas Detection.

  • Page 40: Gas Table Screen

    Send to Instrument. If your PC fails to write to the TIGER, 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 by selecting Load from File.
  • Page 41 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 To add new gases to the table (or delete them), click the Menu button and select Allow Insert/Delete from the drop-down menu: An additional row is added at the bottom of the Gas Table into which details of the new gas can be entered.

  • Page 42: Firmware Screen

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Firmware Screen This screen displays the current firmware version installed on your TIGER 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 during the update process. The firmware will now be sent to the TIGER. A bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate the progress of the update.

  • Page 44: Datalog Screen

    After the upgrade been sent to the TIGER, the instrument will install it. The TIGER will flash the two torch LEDs. The screen on the TIGER 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: Health & Safety Screen

    Important: The Delete option on the menu deletes all logged data from your TIGER. Ensure all valuable data is exported to your PC before selecting it. Health & Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health and Safety readings held on your TIGER, if the relevant upgrade has been installed.

  • Page 46: Snapshots Screen

    TIGER. Snapshots Screen A snapshot records the calibration settings of your TIGER at a point in time. If required, your TIGER can be reset to a snapshot’s settings. The Snapshots screen lists those stored on the PC.
  • Page 47 Features, Summary, Configuration etc. screens for the snapshot: The data on these screens cannot be edited. To restore the stored settings to your TIGER, first ensure that your instrument is fully booted and connected to your PC as described previously.
  • Page 48 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. Your TIGER will now be restored to the settings and calibration data stored at the time of that snapshot.
  • Page 49 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Expand the menu until the relevant snapshot is displayed. Double-click on the snapshot. All the data stored in that snapshot can now be viewed. Click Delete to remove a selected snapshot. Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com...

  • Page 50: Calibration

    Before proceeding, ensure the calibration parameters are set in TigerPC: TIGER 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 Alternatively, a known clean air supply may be used as the Zero gas. Demand flow regulators are recommended for the calibration of the TIGER. 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).
  • Page 52 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 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.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 8. Maintenance Inadequate performance of the gas detection equipment described in this manual may not necessarily be self-evident and consequently equipment must be regularly inspected and maintained. Do not use abrasive or chemical detergents to clean the instrument as this may reduce the antistatic properties of the materials used, clean it using a damp cloth only.

  • Page 54: Batteries

    Please repeat annually. Ensure the 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. If left on, the TIGER will take longer to charge, but will not suffer any damage.

  • Page 55: Replacement Of Rechargeable Battery Packs

    Battery fully charged Only use the Charge Cradle supplied with your TIGER. ION Science Ltd recommends keeping your TIGER on charge at all times when not in use, as batteries can lose power over time. Replacement of Rechargeable Battery Packs Battery Use: Use supplied battery packs only on the TIGER.

  • Page 56: Replacement Of Non-Rechargeable Batteries

    5. Replace the Instrument Boot ensuring that it is snug around the front of the Instrument Body and the lights are not obscured. 6. Charge the TIGER for 7 hours before use. Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries BATTERY REPLACEMENT: NEVER REPLACE PRIMARY ALKALINE BATTERY CELLS WHILE IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE OR HAZARDOUS LOCATION.

  • Page 57: Inlet Probe Assembly

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 1. Ensure TIGER is switched Off. 2. Remove the Instrument Boot (see Replacement of Rechargeable Battery Packs). 3. Remove the AA Battery Pack. 4. Remove the screws retaining the battery cover and lift it off. This reveals the batteries in the Battery Holder.

  • Page 58: Ptfe Filter Disc

    When to Clean or Replace the Lamp The TIGER 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: When To Replace The Electrode Stack

    Before Lamp cleaning or replacement, the the MiniPID 2 Sensor must be removed. First ensure that the TIGER 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 60: Lamp Removal And Examination

    Lamp Removal and Examination The TIGER is a sensitive detector. Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools. The TIGER Lamp is fragile. Handle with great care. Never touch the window and do not drop. Following removal of the Electrode Stack as described previously, the Lamp may now be removed.

  • Page 61: Replacing A Lamp

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 • Do not breathe vapour/dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. • Wear suitable protective clothing. • Follow industrial hygiene practices: Wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water after use and before eating, drinking, smoking or applying cosmetics.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Minipid Electrode Stack

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Carefully remove the Lamp: • If the Lamp is held in the Electrode Stack, carefully pull it out of the O-ring around the well in the underside of the Electrode Stack. • If the Lamp is sitting in the sensor body - the Lamp can be gripped and lifted out or the sensor body can be inverted and the Lamp tipped out.
  • Page 63 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Then ensuring, the PTFE Filter Disc and O-ring are correctly positioned, screw the Sensor Cover back onto the Instrument Body. Do not over-tighten. The instrument MUST now be re-calibrated. Unrivalled Gas Detection. ionscience.com Page 63 of 72...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    9. 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 to alarm. Pump failure Pump blocked or pump failure The flow of gas through the instrument has fallen below 50cc/minute.

  • Page 65: Appendix And Supporting Documents

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 10. Appendix and Supporting Documents EU Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: ION Science Ltd, The Hive, Butts Lane, Fowlmere, Cambridge, UK. SG8 7SL Product: PhoCheck TIGER Product description: Intrinsically safe photo-ionisation gas detector for detecting volatile organic...
  • Page 66 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 ION Science Ltd has sole responsibility, 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. Name:...

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    • Intrinsically Safe Approvals II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga • Tamb = - 15 oC ≤Ta ≤+45 oC (with Lithium ion Battery Pack) • Tamb = - 15 oC ≤Ta ≤+45 oC (with Alkaline Battery Pack) • ITS09ATEX26890X IECEx ITS 10.0036X •...

  • Page 68: Warranty

    465 mm (18.3”) H x 89 mm (3.5”) W x 61 mm (2.4”) D * gas and model dependent Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 5 years on the PhoCheck TIGER when registering your instrument via our website: http://ionscience.com/instrument-registration.

  • Page 69: Ion Science Contact Details

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 ION Science Contact Details UK and Head Office USA Office ION Science Ltd ION Science Inc The Hive, Butts Lane 4153 Bluebonnet Drive Fowlmere Stafford Cambridge TX 77477 SG8 7SL Tel: +1 877 864 7710...

  • Page 70: Manual Log

    TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 Manual Log Instrument Manual version Amendment Issue Date Firmware Software For previous user manual versions please contact Ion Science Ltd. Page 15 – Removed temperature icon 19/04/2013 V0.4.20 V 1.0.0.70 SW & FW upgrade SPAN 2 adjusts to 5,000 23/07/2013 V0.4.22...
  • Page 71 Accessories, p46 Service Tiger PC Software Section – text changes and old image removed – page 19 Tiger PC Software – new image – page 20 Tiger PC Software – images updated to match Select User Manual – page 23...
  • Page 72 TIGER Instrument User Manual V3.10 and VLE alarms •Start-up text now ‘Instrument ID’ •Configuration settings – save or load from file Tiger firmware V0.8.14 •Gas name displayed on main running screen •NEW Data log options – single, max, average • Calibration function appears as CAL in main soft key menu •...

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