TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0
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TAC
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
.
Important
: The TAC gas used within TAC Mode has a STEL set to 1 ppm. This level
has been chosen based on the low STEL levels often associated with aromatic
chemicals, including benzene. However, the TIGER XTS TAC STEL is not supported
by nationally recognised bodies which publish official levels.
1.
TAC Mode is entered and exited by scrolling to the TAC icon and
pressing
Enter
key. A tick '
✓
' will appear to confirm the selection.
2.
Press the
Esc
key to clear the confirmation.
3.
The TAC response factor will be temporarily displayed before TAC
Mode is entered.
4.
To ensure best results, TAC Mode automatically selects a specific
instrument setup. The TAC response factor and higher sensitivity
functions become available.
5.
To exit TAC Mode, press the TAC soft key and then
Enter
.
6.
A tick '
✓
' will appear to confirm the selection. Press the
Esc
key.
7.
The gas response factor will be temporarily displayed before TAC
Mode is exited.
Health & Safety
Only available if the relevant
Press the
Health & Safety
soft key to display the Health & Safety symbol with a question mark:
. Press
Enter
to confirm and start the calculations. The
flash.
