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TIGER XTS Instrument User Manual V1.0 

 

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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.  

While the instrument calculates the instrument displays the ongoing STEL as it is calculated. The live 
reading is for indication only. Only the final reading at the end of the process is logged and should be 
used as reference. 

If a gas has no STEL and TWA levels in the gas table this symbol will appear: 

Zones 

 

Press the 

Zone 

soft key to display the name of the currently selected Zone: 

The 

TIGER XTS default is '001'

. Zones are set up in Tiger PC

. Use the 

Up 

and 

Down 

keys to select other 

zones. 

Data Logging: Single-log (push-to-log) 

 

Only available if the relevant 

upgrade has been installed

. 

Press the 

Single Data Log 

soft key to take a single data log reading. The Single Data Log symbol 

appears briefly with a 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 available if the relevant 

upgrade has been installed

. 

Pressing the 

Multi Data Log 

soft key results in the Multi-logging symbol appearing with a question 

mark: 

. Press the 

Enter 

key to start the Data Logging process based o

Tiger PC 

setup

. A tick '

' briefly appears beside the question mark to confirm that Data Logging has started. 

The memory status icon flashes once per second while continuous Data Logging is in progress.  

To stop Data Logging, press the soft key again. A crossed-out data log symbol is then displayed next 
to a question mark. Press the 

Enter 

key to confirm the action. A tick '

' then appears beside the 

question mark, confirming that Data Logging has stopped. 

Sleep Mode 

 

Press and hold the 

Zzz 

soft key to send the TIGER XTS 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. 

If set to do so in Tiger PC, the instrument can also enter Sleep Mode during data logging when the 
duration between logs exceeds two minutes, and automatically when connected to a PC. 

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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