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- Page 2 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Contents 1. Safety ............................. 8 Legal Notices Regarding the Safe Operation of Equipment ............... 8 Symbols ............................... 8 Warnings and Cautions and Information Notifications ..............8 Disposal .............................10 2. Product Overview ......................... 11 Upgrades ............................13 Tiger PC Software ..........................13 TIGER XTS Kit.............................13 Keypad Function Descriptions ......................14... - Page 6 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Tube Mode............................26 Basic Tube Mode..........................27 Advanced Tube Mode ........................28 6. Using the Tiger PC Software and Downloading Data ............... 29 PC Requirements ..........................29 Installation of Tiger PC Software ......................29 Connecting a TIGER XTS to a PC .......................29 Opening Tiger PC ..........................30 Help Screen ............................31 The Instruments List .........................31...
- Page 7 Replacing the MiniPID Electrode Stack ..................69 9. Troubleshooting ........................71 Diagnostics ............................71 10. Appendix and Supporting Documents ..................72 EU Declaration of Conformity......................72 Technical Specifications ........................72 Warranty ............................73 ION Science Contact Details ......................74 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 7 of 74 ionscience.com...
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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 TIGER XTS instruments have many adjustable and selectable features allowing the instrument to be used in a variety of ways. ION Science Ltd can accept no responsibility for the incorrect adjustment of features that cause harm or damage to persons or property. TIGER XTS can be used as a personal safety device.
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Page 10: Disposal
Always adhere to local regulations and procedures when disposing of the equipment. RECYCLING Recycle all Packing. WEEE REGULATIONS Ensure that all waste electrical equipment is disposed of correctly. Ion Science Ltd offer a take back service. Please contact us for more information. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 10 of 74 ionscience.com... -
Page 11: Product Overview
The TIGER XTS is a handheld gas detector for the rapid, accurate detection of benzene and Total Aromatic Compounds (TACs). Utilising the high output ION Science 10.0 eV detection system, a reading for TACs is seen immediately on start-up. Should aromatics be detected, an ION Science Benzene Pre-filter Tube can be easily attached to ensure fast detection and selective measurement of benzene. - Page 12 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Display Screen Alarm LEDs / Torch Keypad Probe Assembly Instrument Body Sensor Cover Battery Pack Pump Outlet Charging Contacts 10 USB Port (Type B) Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 12 of 74 ionscience.com...
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Page 13: Upgrades
We recommend you install the software and set up your TIGER XTS as described in Tiger PC Software. TIGER XTS Kit ION Science provides a range of TIGER XTS kits and accessories. The content of a standard kit is: • TIGER XTS instrument •... -
Page 14: Keypad Function Descriptions
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Keypad Function Descriptions The functionality of the A and B keys varies. Prompts on the display indicate their functionality at a given time. The Up and Down keys are used to adjust settings and navigate through the menu structure. The Esc (Escape) key is used to cancel a change or exit a menu. -
Page 15: Getting Started
The lights will flash white, red, then amber, and a “beep” will sound. You should also be able to hear the pump start operating. The display screen will initially display the ION Science logo. It will then show the ID of the instrument, as entered in the Instrument ID in TigerPC, and the firmware version installed. -
Page 16: Checking The Battery Charge
Tiger PC, or using the instrument. TIGER XTS instruments leave ION Science Ltd pre-set to monitor gas type TAC. Instruments are factory calibrated against isobutylene and all response factors are equivalent to this. Set Alarm Levels We recommend that alarm levels are set to user specifications as soon as possible before the TIGER XTS is first used. -
Page 17: Understanding The Display Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 4. Understanding the Display Screen IF AN ALARM STATE IS TRIGGERED THE USER SHOULD LEAVE THE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT AND ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS. Overview rem ipsum The display screen is divided into four sections: 1. -
Page 18: Status Icons
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Status Icons Health and Safety: This will flash in an alarm condition and (if the instrument has the Health and Safety upgrade) when health and safety readings are being collected. Peak Hold: This is displayed when peak hold is on. Memory Status: Only displayed if the instrument has the Data Logging upgrade. -
Page 19: Using The Tiger Xts
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 5. Using the TIGER XTS Start-up Modes TIGER XTS can start up in either Basic start-up mode or Advanced start-up mode. When the TIGER XTS is first switched on, the instrument will start up in Basic Start-up Mode by default. It may subsequently be set up in Tiger PC to switch on in Advanced Start-up Mode instead, or to “ask”... -
Page 20: Key A: Tube Mode
• Factory: You can set your instrument to operate using the factory calibrated values. These are set by ION Science Ltd or authorised service centres. • Custom: You can carry out a Custom Calibration with the 10.0 eV MiniPID. Custom PID calibration should be carried out as part of regular instrument maintenance. -
Page 21: Using Advanced Mode
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Using Advanced Mode Key A: Tube Mode Once TACs have been detected, Tube Mode is designed to identify the level of benzene gas present. Refer to Using Basic Mode for details. Key B In Advanced Mode, the B key can be configured to select multiple functions which can be accessed by using the Up and Down keys while in the main running screen to scroll through them. - Page 22 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 The lower alarm setting should never be greater than the upper alarm. Therefore, if the lower alarm is set to higher than the upper alarm, the upper alarm is automatically incremented to the lower alarm level plus 1. •...
- Page 23 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 MiniPID 2 Sensor A/D reading Fourth screen Short Term Exposure Levels Time Weighted Average Internal Reference Number Firmware version Bootloader version Battery type and voltage Fifth screen Memory available Gas Table Date Run Time Date and time Sixth screen Features* - an icon will appear for each feature...
- Page 24 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 TAC Mode automatically offers higher sensitivity and selects a response factor. Higher sensitivity down to 0.01 benzene (RF 0.5) is automatically selected, no other gases are selectable when used in this mode. The TIGER XTS can be left in this mode even through a power cycle or battery replacement. TAC Mode can be entered and exited by selecting the TAC icon and then pressing Enter.
- Page 25 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 The STEL and TWA values are then shown. To stop calculations, press Enter. A question mark is then displayed. Press Enter again to confirm that calculations are to be stopped. A tick '✓' then appears beside the question mark, and then main running screen is displayed.
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Page 26: Tube Mode
FLASH “>200” IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SCREEN. Important: Benzene Pre-filter Tubes should be used for a single reading and one STEL test only. ION Science recommends that a new tube is used with each tube measurement for best accuracy and performance. -
Page 27: Basic Tube Mode
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Using the Tube Opener tool will enable you to easily break the ends off of the Benzene Pre-filter Tubes without leaving jagged edges or bits of broken glass. Basic Tube Mode The Basic Tube Mode consists of a single-point benzene reading only. The benzene test has a test time which varies with temperature. -
Page 28: Advanced Tube Mode
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Advanced Tube Mode The Advanced Tube Mode has two parts: an initial single point reading as described in Basic Tube Mode, followed by an optional 15-minute STEL calculation. Both tests use the same Benzene Pre- filter Tube. -
Page 29: Using The Tiger Pc Software And Downloading Data
Alternatively, the Tiger PC software can be purchased on a memory stick. Follow the prompts until the installation is complete. Should you have difficulty, please contact your local distributor, or contact ION Science directly. Connecting a TIGER XTS to a PC The TIGER XTS must be functionally checked prior to entering a hazardous area after every occasion when a connection has been made to the USB port. -
Page 30: Opening Tiger Pc
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Opening Tiger PC Before opening Tiger PC, connect your TIGER XTS to the PC. Double-click the Tiger icon on your desktop or in the Start menu to open Tiger PC (or run Tiger.exe in the installation folder). -
Page 31: Help Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 Tiger PC is kept up to date to ensure that the latest functionality is available to you. -
Page 32: Downloading Data Logged Readings And Instrument Settings
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Downloading Data Logged Readings and Instrument Settings Click Instrument(s). The page that is then displayed lists the instruments that Tiger PC has previously logged. To download data from the connected instrument (and to add it to the instrument list if it hasn’t been logged with Tiger PC before) click Read. -
Page 33: Taking Snapshots
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Taking Snapshots The first time you “read” an instrument a snapshot is taken automatically (see Snapshots Screen). On subsequent occasions this pop-up 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 34: Instrument Summary Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Instrument Summary Screen Once an instrument has been read, expand its entry in the menu and click on Summary to display the Instrument Summary screen. This screen shows the current status and properties of your TIGER XTS. -
Page 35: Configuration Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 XTS. Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TIGER XTS. - Page 36 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Note that the images in this topic display the default Tiger PC 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). Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
- Page 37 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Sound The following options are available: • Keys press sounds • Audible alarms • “Crescendo”, i.e. the volume of low level alarms increases as the upper alarm level is approached • Alarm latch: alarms continue to sound even if the gas level falls below the threshold until the Esc key is pressed Volume is adjusted using the slider.
- Page 38 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Lamp The TIGER XTS is configured for use with the 10.0eV Lamp only. TIGER XTS Used to configure the settings exclusive to TIGER XTS: • Temperature units • Gas selection • SPAN 1 range •...
- Page 39 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 If required, tick Zero on Carbon Canister to ensure a near Zero reading after calibration. The fixed Zero option should also be selected. Tiger PC offers two-point (Zero + SPAN 1) and three-point (Zero + SPAN 1 + SPAN 2) calibration options: •...
- Page 40 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 On the day (and after) the calibration due date, ‘Summary !’ will appear in bold in the left hand side on Tiger PC. ‘Overdue’ will also appear in red within the instrument summary (see below). Once the instrument has been calibrated, ‘Overdue’...
- Page 41 Tiger PC 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 42 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Use this table to define and name up to 128 separate zones. The name field is limited to eight characters including spaces. Log Full Select one of the following: • The instrument will alarm when the memory log is full. Logging will stop. •...
- Page 43 When you have configured your instrument or completed your changes, send them to your TIGER XTS by clicking Send to Instrument. If your PC still fails to write to the TIGER XTS, seek advice from your distributor or from ION Science Ltd.
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Page 44: Gas Table Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Gas Table Screen Select Gas Table from the menu to display the Gas Table screen. You can modify this table and download it to your instrument. To add new gases to the table (or delete them), click the Menu button and select Allow Insert/Delete from the drop-down menu: Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. -
Page 45: Firmware Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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. - Page 46 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Important: The Firmware upgrade process will delete all data from the instrument. To avoid loss of any data during the process, take a snapshot of the instrument before upgrading. This can be reloaded after the update is complete. Select Send to Instrument to install them on your instrument.
- Page 47 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 The firmware will now be sent to the TIGER XTS. A bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate the progress of the update. The new version will be shown on the screen. Important: Do not disconnect the TIGER XTS at this point.
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Page 48: Datalog Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Datalog Screen This screen is used to view data logged readings downloaded from your TIGER XTS, if a relevant upgrade has been installed. New readings are downloaded from the TIGER XTS when the instrument read. - Page 49 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Click on a session. Details of the data collected during that session are presented in numerical and graphical form on the Datalog screen. Use the menu accessed from the Menu button in the top right-hand corner of the window to zoom, print, or export the data.
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Page 50: Health & Safety Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Health & Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health and Safety readings held on your TIGER XTS, if the relevant feature upgrade has been installed. New readings are downloaded from the TIGER XTS when the instrument is read. -
Page 51: Snapshots Screen
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Snapshots Screen A snapshot records the calibration settings of your TIGER XTS at a point in time. If required, your TIGER XTS can be reset to a snapshot’s settings. The Snapshots screen lists those stored on the PC. Details of a snapshot can be viewed by expanding the menu entry for that snapshot and accessing the Features, Summary, Configuration etc. - Page 52 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 The data on these screens cannot be edited. To restore the stored settings to your TIGER XTS, first ensure that your instrument is fully booted connected to your PC as described previously. Ensure that your instrument is in normal operation, is not in an alarm condition and that no data logging or Health and Safety readings are being collected.
- Page 53 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Click Yes to load the snapshot. When the loading is complete, click Close and restart your TIGER XTS. Your TIGER XTS will now be restored to the settings and calibration data stored at the time of that snapshot.
- Page 54 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 54 of 74 ionscience.com...
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Page 55: Calibration
TIGER XTS offers the following PID calibration options: • PID Factory Calibration is set by ION Science Ltd during instrument manufacture or on re- calibration by an ION Science authorised service centre, for example during an annual service. Factory Calibration offers a safe set of three-point calibration data. This should be used if the custom calibration fails and will keep the unit working until a good custom calibration is completed. - Page 56 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 XTS. The calibration of your TIGER XTS must be carried out in a clean air environment.
- Page 57 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 SPAN 1 calibration : Press Enter. The gas and concentration for SPAN 1 (previously set up in Tiger PC) are displayed along with a 30 second countdown. Attach the SPAN 1 gas using the supplied Calibration Adaptor and press Enter to start the SPAN 1 countdown. At the end of the countdown a tick '✓' will appear, indicating that the SPAN 1 has been accepted.
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Page 58: Maintenance
Batteries Battery Packs Two types of battery packs are available for use with the TIGER XTS instrument, a lithium ion Rechargeable Battery Pack and non-rechargeable AA Battery Pack (to be fitted with 3 AA Alkaline batteries). The rechargeable pack is recommended for normal operation. The AA Battery Pack should only be used when power for the rechargeable pack is unavailable. - Page 59 Battery fully charged Only use the Charge Cradle supplied with your TIGER XTS. ION Science Ltd recommends keeping your TIGER XTS on charge at all times when not in use, as batteries can lose power over time. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology.
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Page 60: Taking Off The Rechargeable Battery Packs
Place the TIGER XTS in the Charge Cradle so that the contacts on the lithium ion battery pack are aligned with those in the cradle. To hold the lithium ion battery in place, use the battery lid catch pn/912255 and connect to the top of the charge cradle. -
Page 61: Replacement Of Non-Rechargeable Batteries
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries BATTERY REPLACEMENT: NEVER REPLACE PRIMARY ALKALINE BATTERY CELLS WHILE IN A POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE OR HAZARDOUS LOCATION. USE ONLY INDUSTRIAL BY DURACELL ID1500 BATTERIES. Fitting batteries or connecting the Battery Pack with the wrong polarity may result in damage to the instrument. -
Page 62: Probe Seal
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 To change the PTFE Filter Disc (see the Inlet Probe Assembly): 1. Unscrew the Filter Housing Cap and lift off the Filter Clamp and O-ring. 2. Lift the PTFE Filter Disc from the Instrument Body. Carefully place a new PTFE Filter Disc into the Instrument Body. -
Page 63: When To Replace The Electrode Stack
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 When to Replace the Electrode Stack When using your Tiger XTS in conditions of high ambient humidity, it may show unexpected and increasing readings. This is due to dust or other small particles within the detector becoming hydrated which causes these particles to conduct a signal between the electrodes. -
Page 64: Removing And Refitting The Sensor Cover
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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. Use 3mm A/F allen key to loosen the screw Once the screw is loose, gently pull the right side of the sensor cover from the instrument body until... - Page 65 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 66: Removing The Minipid 2 Sensor
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 Removing the MiniPID 2 Sensor Protect the MiniPID 2 Sensor from exposure to silicone vapours as this may foul the windows of the Lamps and reduce response to some gases. This can usually be remedied by polishing the Lamp window with alumina powder. Do not remove the MiniPID 2 Sensor Cover in the hazardous area. -
Page 67: Lamp Removal And Examination
THE LAMP CLEANING COMPOUND CONTAINS ALUMINIUM OXIDE AS A VERY FINE POWER. THIS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYES. (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. Handling: •... - Page 68 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 69: Replacing A Lamp
TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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. Carefully remove the Lamp: •... - Page 70 TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 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 71: Troubleshooting
Tiger PC. 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. Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology. Page 71 of 74... -
Page 72: Appendix And Supporting Documents
• Intrinsically Safe Approvals II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga • Tamb = - 15 C ≤Ta ≤+45 C (with Lithium ion Battery Pack) • Tamb = - 15 C ≤Ta ≤+40 C (with Alkaline Battery Pack) • IECEx ITS 22.0025X ITS-I22ATEX35111X •... -
Page 73: Warranty
Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 5 years on the TIGER XTS when registering your instrument via our website: ION Science Website. To receive your Extended Warranty, you need to register within one month of purchase (Terms and Conditions apply). -
Page 74: Ion Science Contact Details
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/ | Email: sales@ism-d.de ION Science India - India Office...