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TIGER XTL Instrument User Manual V1.0 

 

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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 XTL 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 

Instrument(s)

 list in the menu lists the Internal Reference Numbers (IRNs) of the TIGER XTL 

instruments that Tiger XTL PC has previously interfaced with and listed. Your instrument will be 
added to this list once Tiger XTL 

PC has “read” it, as described next.

 

Summary of Contents for TIGER XTL

Page 1: ...TIGER XTL 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 two years To receive your extended warranty you must...

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Page 5: ...Getting Started 14 Fitting the Inlet Probe 14 Switching your TIGER XTL On 14 Switching your TIGER XTL Off 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Set Alarm Levels 15 4 Understanding the Display Screen 16 Ov...

Page 6: ...tery Packs 41 Recharging Batteries 41 Taking off the Rechargeable Battery Packs 43 Inlet Probe Assembly 44 PTFE Filter Disc 45 Probe Seal 45 Water Ingress 45 Lamp Cleaning and Electrode Stack Replacem...

Page 7: ...TIGER XTL Instrument User Manual V1 0 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology Page 7 of 56 ionscience com Technical Specifications 54 Warranty 55 ION Science Contact Details 56...

Page 8: ...f this manual We reserve the right at any time and without any notice to remove amend or vary any of the content which appears in this manual Symbols WARNING USED TO INDICATE DANGER WARNINGS WHERE THE...

Page 9: ...environment and by ION Science Ltd authorised service centres only Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety Do not service the instrument live Remove the Battery Pack before servicing In...

Page 10: ...o Ionization Detector PID to measure gas concentrations The patented fence electrode technology minimises the effects of moisture and contamination avoiding the need for compensation The TIGER XTL has...

Page 11: ...TIGER XTL Instrument User Manual V1 0 Pioneering Gas Sensing Technology Page 11 of 56 ionscience com...

Page 12: ...ger LT PC Software TIGER XTL Kit ION Science provides a range of TIGER XTL kits and accessories The content of a standard kit is TIGER XTL instrument Rechargeable Battery Li ion one per kit Battery Ch...

Page 13: ...e The Esc Escape key is used to cancel a change or exit a menu The Enter On Off key is used to accept changes select functions and to turn the TIGER XTL on and off In general setup and application set...

Page 14: ...N Science logo and the firmware version installed on it The display will then show the instrument checking that the Lamp is working the symbol is displayed Next if the instrument is set to Zero when s...

Page 15: ...s level before use TIGER XTL instruments leave the factory with their Rechargeable Battery Pack 30 charged We recommend charging the instrument for seven hours before first use A non rechargeable AA B...

Page 16: ...CCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Overview The main central viewing screen will display readings in large numbers only up to 4 digits and decimal place will display 0 0 ppm to 5 000 ppm When...

Page 17: ...ar when the backlight is on Sound The top icon is displayed if all three alarm sounders are off and the volume is set to 0 Otherwise zero to three sound projection lines are displayed to indicate the...

Page 18: ...ence com 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 These icons can be reorganised or hidden using the Ti...

Page 19: ...o switch the TIGER XTL off press and hold the Enter On Off key A three second count down takes place before the instrument shuts down During this count down the instrument activates the upper alarm vi...

Page 20: ...just the level using the Up and Down keys and press Enter Repeat if necessary for the other alarm The lower alarm setting should never be greater than the upper alarm Therefore if the lower alarm is s...

Page 21: ...e soft key to display the name of the currently selected Zone The TIGER default is 001 Zones are set up in Tiger XTL PC Use the Up and Down keys to select other zones Data Logging Single log push to l...

Page 22: ...on is complete Should you have difficulty please contact your local distributor or contact ION Science directly Connecting a TIGER XTL to a PC The TIGER XTL must be functionally checked prior to enter...

Page 23: ...ge 23 of 56 ionscience com Opening Tiger XTL PC Before opening Tiger XTL PC connect your TIGER XTL to the PC Double click the Tiger XTL icon on your desktop or in the Start menu to open Tiger XTL PC o...

Page 24: ...t Tiger XTL 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 Inst...

Page 25: ...nnected instrument and to add it to the instrument list if it hasn t been listed with Tiger XTL PC before click Read The current setup of the instrument and logged data is then downloaded To remove an...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...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 T...

Page 28: ...ndo i e the volume of the low level alarm sound 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...

Page 29: ...ER XTL will automatically set its Zero reading based on ambient air when it is switched on When deselected the instrument will use its calibration Zero When selected TIGER XTL uses the fixed calibrati...

Page 30: ...the oldest data in the log Clock Select 24 or 12 hour format If required select one of the following To set the time on your TIGER XTL Set the time and date in the fields provided To synchronise the...

Page 31: ...version New firmware is available Click View Release Notes for a description of the changes in the new version To install a firmware update connect TIGER XTL to your computer as detailed previously Ch...

Page 32: ...sing Technology Page 32 of 56 ionscience com The following message is displayed To continue click Yes The following message is displayed Check that the instrument is connected and click Yes Important...

Page 33: ...will be shown on the screen Important Do not disconnect the TIGER XTL at this point Follow the instructions below before disconnecting After the upgrade been sent to the TIGER XTL the instrument will...

Page 34: ...ed on the instrument It will then restart automatically Datalog Screen This screen is used to view data logged readings downloaded from your TIGER XTL if a relevant upgrade has been installed New read...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...stored on the PC Details of a snapshot can be viewed by expanding the menu entry for that snapshot and accessing To restore the stored settings to your TIGER XTL first ensure that your instrument is f...

Page 37: ...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 XTL Your TIGER XTL will now be restored to the settings and...

Page 38: ...eering Gas Sensing Technology Page 38 of 56 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 39: ...new Factory Calibration data is loaded Custom Calibration is performed by the instrument user and should be carried out as part of regular instrument maintenance Before doing so first set up the calib...

Page 40: ...IGER XTL Press Enter to start the zero countdown At the end of the count down a tick will appear indicating that the Zero has been accepted Disconnect the Carbon Filter Assembly and replace the cap en...

Page 41: ...dard The non rechargeable AA Alkaline Battery Pack should only be used when no power is available to recharge the rechargeable pack The Rechargeable Battery Pack is normally fitted as standard to the...

Page 42: ...that the contacts on the TIGER XTL are aligned with those in the cradle LED Colour Meaning RED Power connected not charging AMBER Instrument charging GREEN Instrument fully charged The battery icon on...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...mage to the instrument WEEE REGULATIONS Dispose of used batteries in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements Inlet Probe Assembly All parts of the probe assembly c...

Page 45: ...Filter Disc 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...

Page 46: ...ould be cleaned more often Please note that some esters amines and halogenated compounds may accelerate window fouling in these cases cleaning may be required after every 20 hours of use Cleaning freq...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...ust be removed First ensure that the TIGER XTL 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 50: ...tamination on the detection window This appears as a blue hue To check for this hold the Lamp in front of a light source and look across the window surface at an angle If necessary clean the Lamp Lamp...

Page 51: ...seconds 4 Remove the residual powder with a short blast of air from the can of clean dry oil free air 5 Refit the Lamp into the Electrode Stack as described previously Replacing a Lamp Never refit a...

Page 52: ...nderside of the Electrode Stack The Lamp window should now sit flush within the Electrode Stack This procedure ensures that the Lamp is firmly held in the Electrode Stack with the detection window lev...

Page 53: ...nual ensuring that all 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 repla...

Page 54: ...Std C22 2 No 61010 1 Battery Life Typical operating time of 24 hours Typical charge time of 8 hours Alkaline 3 x AA Typical battery life of 8 5 hours Lamps 10 6eV krypton standard Data Log Including d...

Page 55: ...n registering your instrument via the ION Science website To receive your Extended Warranty you need to register within one month of purchase Terms and Conditions apply You will then receive a confirm...

Page 56: ...el 49 0 2104 1448 0 Web https www ism d de en Email 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...

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