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TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 

 

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eering Gas Sensing Technology.

 

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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). The Home page will be displayed: 

 

The menu on the left-hand side is used to select further screens. 

Summary of Contents for TIGER XT Select

Page 1: ...TIGER XT Select Instrument User Manual V1 0 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology ionscience com Air Met Scientific www airmet com au SCAN OR CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US NEED HELP...

Page 2: ...ument 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 mus...

Page 3: ...TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1 0 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology Page 3 of 74 ionscience com...

Page 4: ...TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1 0 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology Page 4 of 74 ionscience com...

Page 5: ...XTS Kit 13 Keypad Function Descriptions 14 3 Getting Started 15 Fitting the Inlet Probe 15 Switching your TIGER XTS On 15 Switching your TIGER XTS Off 15 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Select the Gas...

Page 6: ...nts List 31 Downloading Data Logged Readings and Instrument Settings 32 Taking Snapshots 33 Instrument Summary Screen 34 Features Screen 34 Configuration Screen 35 Gas Table Screen 44 Firmware Screen...

Page 7: ...e the Lamp 62 When to Replace the Electrode Stack 63 Removing and refitting the sensor cover 64 Removing the MiniPID 2 Sensor 66 Lamp Removal and Examination 67 Lamp Cleaning 67 Replacing a Lamp 69 Re...

Page 8: ...ble to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual We reserve the right at any time and without any notice to remove amend or vary any of the content which...

Page 9: ...ation The TIGER XTS must not be exposed to atmospheres known to have an adverse effect on Thermoplastic polyolefin or Anti static PC ABS The instrument must be serviced in a Non Hazardous environment...

Page 10: ...taminated by toxic materials then exercise due care and follow the appropriate regulations when disposing Always adhere to local regulations and procedures when disposing of the equipment RECYCLING Re...

Page 11: ...eV light source many gases associated with benzene are ignored due to their higher eV Throughout the measurement process TIGER XTS continues to display real time data ensuring the final reading repres...

Page 12: ...eering Gas Sensing Technology Page 12 of 74 ionscience com 1 Alarm LEDs Torch 2 Probe Assembly 3 Display Screen 4 Keypad 5 Instrument Body 6 Battery Pack 7 Charging Contacts 8 Sensor Cover 9 Pump Outl...

Page 13: ...adings 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 s...

Page 14: ...The Esc Escape key is used to cancel a change or exit a menu The Enter On Off key are used to accept changes select functions and to turn the TIGER XTS on and off In general setup and application set...

Page 15: ...the instrument as entered in the Instrument ID in TigerPC and the firmware version installed The screen will then show that the instrument is checking that the Lamp is working the symbol is displayed...

Page 16: ...ended that it only be used if no power is available to recharge the Rechargeable Battery Pack For further details of Battery Packs and recharging refer to Batteries Select the Gas Next ensure that the...

Page 17: ...normal operation i e when the main running screen is displayed During setup and adjustment a function bar is displayed here 3 The bottom left and right areas of the screen display the two soft key in...

Page 18: ...A standard battery charge indicator When the battery is nearly discharged the final segment flashes for one minute before the instrument shuts down Backlight This is displayed when the backlight is on...

Page 19: ...In Advanced Start up Mode Standard Running TAC and Tube operational modes are available see below Operational Modes The TIGER XTS has three operational modes Standard Running Mode TAC Mode and Tube Mo...

Page 20: ...portant When entering Tube Mode the pump will stop until the test cycle begins This is not a fault condition The initial gas sample from the tube is used to set the Zero therefore it is essential that...

Page 21: ...the Up and Down keys to select the date or time and press Enter Then use the Up and Down keys to adjust the values as required Confirm settings with Enter Backlight Refer to the Tiger PC Configuratio...

Page 22: ...elative 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 XTS will then Zero itself Peak Hold Press...

Page 23: ...display an alphabetical letter which can be changed using the Up and Down keys Press the Enter key to list the gases beginning with that letter Using the Up and Down keys scroll through the gases sta...

Page 24: ...ionally 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...

Page 25: ...tick before returning to the main screen Press the Single Data Log soft key again to take another reading The memory status icon flashes when a Single log is taken Data Logging Multi logging Only avai...

Page 26: ...dditional Notes When using the TIGER XTS to measure higher concentrations of benzene the concentrations of other hydrocarbons may also be high and the Benzene Pre filter Tube capacity should be consid...

Page 27: ...the new tube to be inserted The tube will need to be prepared prior to fitting into the instrument See the Preparing the Pre filter Tube If the Benzene Pre filter Tube breaks up to the shoulder it mu...

Page 28: ...e described in Basic Tube Mode to take the initial single point reading The display will then prompt you with the option to run the STEL measurement Select YES to run this measurement 2 A countdown ti...

Page 29: ...ntil 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 che...

Page 30: ...m 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 folde...

Page 31: ...nd that Tiger PC is kept up to date to ensure that the latest functionality is available to you To install an upgrade press Install Upgrade The following are then displayed The Instruments List The In...

Page 32: ...om the connected instrument and to add it to the instrument list if it hasn t been logged with Tiger PC before click Read The current setup of the instrument and logged data is then downloaded To un l...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...ary 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...

Page 35: ...itional 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...

Page 36: ...Page 36 of 74 ionscience com 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 E...

Page 37: ...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 Vibrate Use to set your TIGER XTS to vibrate under alarm cond...

Page 38: ...operation the TIGER XTS starts in o Basic Always start in Basic Start up Mode o Adv Always start in Advanced Start up Mode o Ask Instrument asks the user during start up Calibration Select the calibr...

Page 39: ...k the checkbox and enter the SPAN 1 and SPAN 2 concentrations Select Send to instrument to save these settings to your TIGER XTS The calibration procedure is detailed in Calibration Calibration Remind...

Page 40: ...e interval between readings Users can select to record each live data points single or the average or maximum value between the desired sampling frequency Must be at least 1 second ppm the instrument...

Page 41: ...d via the instrument s soft key B When connected to a PC unless it is in TAC Mode the instrument will go into Sleep Mode The instrument will awaken when disconnected from the PC Zeroing The following...

Page 42: ...e following The instrument will alarm when the memory log is full Logging will stop Logging will continue New data will overwrite the oldest data in the log Clock Select 24 or 12 hour format If requir...

Page 43: ...a button controls the order in which they are listed in the soft key menus TWA STEL Select the regulatory code to which you are working and specify TWA and STEL periods Instrument ID Enter the text to...

Page 44: ...74 ionscience com 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...

Page 45: ...instrument select Send to Instrument from the drop down menu shown above Firmware Screen This screen displays the current firmware version installed on your TIGER XTS and provides facilities to instal...

Page 46: ...ny 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 The followi...

Page 47: ...disconnect the TIGER XTS at this point Follow the instructions below before disconnecting After the upgrade been sent to the TIGER XTS the instrument will install it The TIGER XTS will flash the two t...

Page 48: ...ionscience com 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 wh...

Page 49: ...ng 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 da...

Page 50: ...lays 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 Click Me...

Page 51: ...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 c...

Page 52: ...t your instrument is fully booted and 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 an...

Page 53: ...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...

Page 54: ...eering Gas Sensing Technology Page 54 of 74 ionscience com 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...

Page 55: ...PID 2 Sensor are brought back to factory specifications and new Factory Calibration data is loaded PID Custom Calibration is performed by the instrument user and should be carried out as part of regul...

Page 56: ...he Calibration Kit are available and ready for use Never calibrate the Zero with the Span gas connected PID Custom Calibration Procedure 1 From the main running screen select the CAL icon on key B 2 H...

Page 57: ...g that the SPAN 1 has been accepted Press Enter For a two point calibration the calibration procedure is complete 7 SPAN 2 calibration For a three point calibration the gas and concentration for SPAN...

Page 58: ...ble Battery Pack is normally fitted as standard to the instrument when shipped Recharging Batteries BATTERY CHARGING CHARGE THE TIGER XTS AND ITS LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS IN A NON HAZARDOUS ENVIRONME...

Page 59: ...tery icon on the TIGER XTS will display the level of charge Battery empty When the battery is nearly empty the icon will flash for one minute before the instrument shuts down Battery fully charged Onl...

Page 60: ...gned 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 Turn the battery lid catch and secure lithium ion...

Page 61: ...ged or contaminated with use 1 Probe Tiger 880207 4 O ring 5 OV 02 2 Filter Housing Cap 912221 5 Filter Clamp 912220 3 Probe Seal 880202 PTFE Filter Disc It is essential that the TIGER XTS is always u...

Page 62: ...TFE Filter Disc as described previously Lamp Cleaning and Electrode Stack Replacement The TIGER XTS is a sensitive detector Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools The Lam...

Page 63: ...tack 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...

Page 64: ...crew will stay retained in the sensor cover when fully loosened Once the screw is loose gently pull the right side of the sensor cover from the instrument body until you feel that the sensor cover has...

Page 65: ...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 en...

Page 66: ...ust be removed First ensure that the TIGER XTS 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 On the Sensor Cover loosen...

Page 67: ...ss the window surface at an angle If necessary clean the Lamp Lamp Cleaning Clean the window using the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit supplied THE LAMP CLEANING COMPOUND CONTAINS ALUMINIUM OXIDE AS A VERY FINE...

Page 68: ...ud to polish the Lamp detection window Use a circular action applying light pressure to clean the detection window Never touch the detection window with fingers 3 Continue polishing until an audible s...

Page 69: ...dy can be inverted and the Lamp tipped out Discard the removed old Lamp At this point the MiniPID Electrode Stack can be replaced Replacing the MiniPID Electrode Stack At this point the MiniPID Electr...

Page 70: ...ble readings because the O ring in the Electrode Stack becomes trapped between the window face and the Electrode Stack Carefully align the MiniPID 2 Sensor body over the Electrode Stack plus Lamp Push...

Page 71: ...ll connections are sound and the indicator lights on the charger are in order If the battery fails to charge fit another battery pack if available If using alkaline batteries replace them If the fault...

Page 72: ...splayed in real time Intrinsically Safe Approvals II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Tamb 15 o C Ta 45 o C with Lithium ion Battery Pack Tamb 15 o C Ta 40 o C with Alkaline Battery Pack IECEx ITS 22 0025X ITS I22A...

Page 73: ...nt Dimensions 370 mm H x 91 mm W x 60 mm D Communication Direct USB 1 1 Calibration 2 and 3 point calibration via calibration kit accessory Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 5 years...

Page 74: ...sales ism d de ION Science India India Office Tel 914048536129 Web www ionscience com in Email kschari ionscience com ION Science Inc USA Office Tel 1 877 864 7710 Web https ionscience com usa Email i...

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