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2. Unrivalled Detection Completing the Device Driver Installation Wizard The drivers were successfully installed on this computer You can now connect your device to this computer If your device came with instructions please read them first Seager usbbulk USB Page 17 of 44 On the Select Additional Tasks screen below tick the box and click Next to Create a desktop icon fe Setup lon Science Tiger Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing lon Science Tiger then click Next Additional icons Create a desktop icon On the Installing screen below Click OK iS Setup lon Science Tiger Installing Please wait while Setup installs lon Science Tiger on your computer Extracting files 1 Please click OK to run the T1 Phocheck Drivers Wizard required before attaching a T1 Phocheck Cancel Finish on the Installation and Finish on the Setup Wizard Completing the Ion Science Tiger Setup Wizard Setup lon Science Tiger Setup has finished installing lon Science Tiger on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup 9 Launch Tiger Application Status Ready to use Finish Cancel Finish WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL
3. TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 coe Understanding the display screen K I g Backlight Light beam lines appear when the backlight is on Sound The main body of the icon is present at all times The disable lines appear if all 3 alarm sounders are disabled and the volume is at 0 Three sound projection lines indicate the volume level However there are four sound levels and the quietest level has no line Alarm Bell The icon consists of 2 parts the Bell and the sound bars When the instrument reaches a Low alarm the Bell and one sound bar will flash when a High alarm is reached the Bell and both sound bars flash Flashlight Torch When the flashlight torch is illuminated the light beams appear Lock The Lock icon will appear when the configuration of the TIGER has been locked in TIGER PC Soft keys in Button A column are enabled and Buttons in column B disabled see page 13 Main Screen Area During normal operation this area displays the readings in four large numbers with the units of measurement below During setup and adjustment a function bar overlays the main screen Unrivalled Detection Page 10 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Understanding display screen Soft key areas The following icons will appear in the soft key areas as soft key options They are selected using the Up and Down keys Those
4. Unrivalled Detection Page 34 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Maintenance Calibration lon Science Ltd recommends an annual service and calibration for users who require a traceable calibration During this service the lamp and detector are brought back to factory specifications and new Factory Calibration data is stored Due to the linear output of the lon Science PID detector a two point calibration is often adequate TIGER scales its linear output across a ZERO level clean air reference and the SPAN 1 user defined gas concentration For more exacting requirements TIGER offers a three point calibration with a higher SPAN 2 gas concentration TIGER offers the options of Factory Calibration or Custom Calibration Factory Calibration is set by lon Science Ltd during instrument manufacture or on re calibration Custom Calibration can be set by the instrument user For Factory Calibration contact lon Science Ltd or your distributor 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 For Custom Calibration first set up the parameters in TIGER PC see the TIGER PC Software section of the manual TIGER allows you to custom calibrate using any gas from the Gas Table at any concentration from 10ppm You will need a cylinder of the selected gas
5. 0 0 63 V 1 0 0 31 0 0 74 V 1 0 0 31 Issue Date 15 01 2010 9 4 2010 11 05 2010 17 06 2010 21 07 10 30 09 10 10 10 10 0 0 74 V 1 0 0 33 V 0 0 77 V 1 0 0 39 V 1 0 0 42 12 11 10 13 01 11 25 02 11 V 0 0 85 V 1 0 0 42 03 03 11 V 0 0 85 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Manual lo Instrument PC Manual version Amendment Issue Date Firmware Software Front cover Issue updated to V2 4 Servicing warnings and Intrinsically safe note added to warnings section on page 3 Page 12 Softkey note added 29 03 11 V0 3 93 V1 0 0 45 Page 19 amp 20 PC Software upgrade Updated Page 23 Lock Softkeys mote added Page 26 amp 27 TIGER Firmware upgrades updated Manual part number added front cover Option icon updated ppm amp lamp added p 14 Unit and lamp icons and text added p 15 Entire table checked amp updated with eee RUSSIE icons and text 16 Option icon updated ppm amp lamp added p 35 Outer front cover updated Instrument 59 1 2013 V0A 47 V1 0 0 63 registration note added to inside front cover Page 15 Removed temperature icon 19 04 2013 V0 4 20 V 1 0 0 70 E Upgrades 29 Lamp information added page 25 Page 37 Reference to Carbon Filter Adaptor 2 5 deleted as this is not used 07 06 11 V0 3 93 V1 0 0 45 Page 44 A 861229 Carbon Filter Adaptor deleted
6. Inspection of the lamp may reveal a layer of contamination on the detection window that presents itself as a blue hue To check for confirmation hold the lamp in front of a light source and look across the window surface Clean the window using the PID Lamp Cleaning Kit A 31063 supplied USE of PID Lamp Cleaning Kit A 31063 The container of cleaning compound contains Aluminium Oxide as a very fine power CAS Number 1344 28 1 A full material safety data sheet MSDS is available on request from lon Science Ltd The key issues are listed below Always replace the lid after using the cleaning compound Hazard identification e May cause irritation of respiratory tract and eyes Handling Donot breathe vapour dust Avoid contact with skin eyes and clothing e Wear suitable protective clothing e Follow industrial hygiene practices Wash face and hands thoroughly with soap and water after use and before eating drinking smoking or applying cosmetics e he Compound has a TVL TWA of 10 mg m3 otorage e Keep container closed to prevent water adsorption and contamination To clean the lamp 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 PID lamp window Use a circular action applying light pressure to clean the lamp window Never touch the lamp window with fingers 3 Continue polishing until an audible squeaking
7. TIGER Instrument User Manual V3 1 Register your instrument online to receive your extended warranty Unrivalled Detection www ionscience com Register your instrument online for extended warranty Thank you for purchasing your lon Science instrument The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to up to five years on PhoCheck Tiger and two years on other lon Science instruments To receive your extended warranty you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase terms and conditions apply Visit www ionscience com instrument registration Part number 861265 TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 coe Declaration of conformit Manufacturer Product Product description Directive 94 9 EC Certificate Number lon Science Ltd The Way Fowlmere Cambridge UK SG8 7UJ PhoCheck TIGER PhoCheck TIGER ee T 6x 116 Exia T4 Ga ITSOSATEX26890X Intrinsically safe photo ionisation gas detector for IECEx ITS 10 0036 detecting volatile organic compounds Class Division 1 Groups A B C D 15 to 45 for Li ion Battery 15 C to 40 C for Alkaline Battery Required Coding 14 G Ex ia IIC T4 Tamb 15 C to 45 C with Lithium ion Battery pack E lj Tamb 15 C to 40 C with Alkaline Battery pack C US Listed 09 26890 IECEx ITS 10 0036X imc nterte Intertek 0359 Chester
8. lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software Connecting TIGER to a PC 1 Double click the TIGER icon on your desktop and open TIGER PC The Home page should appear ms rm Help gj Instrument s PhoCheck Tiger Manufactured by lon Science Ltd The Way Fowlmere Cambridgeshire 568 7UJ 44 0 1763 208503 14 13 40 Connect The Help Screen This screen will show you if a new version of PC software is available You can then install the upgrade if required Home Instrument s Tiger Version 1 0 0 45 Copyright 2008 2011 Science Limited All rights Reserved Registered Invalid licence File Feature Name Status Valid Until a nn View Manual Web Support Abobe Web Site new version is available View Release Notes 1 0 0 46 Install Upgrade 11 57 23 Connect Unrivalled Detection Page 18 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science 8 m Tiger PC software 2 Click on Instrument s If your TIGER has previously been connected to your PC your instruments IRN Internal Reference Number will appear Note If while using this software your TIGER should inadvertently be turned off or disconnected from your computer click on Instrument s again and proceed as below TiperPC Upgrade Ready to install TigerPC Upgrade TigerPC Upgrade complete Cancel Hun TigerPC 9 Sw
9. Press the Single Data Log soft key to take a single data log reading The single data log symbol appears with a tick Press Esc to return to the main screen Press the Single Data Log soft key again to take another reading The fixed LCD memory icon flashes off when a single log is taken Multiple Data Log optional Pressing the Multiple Data Log soft key results in the multiple log symbol appearing with a question mark Press the Enter key to start the data logging process based on TIGER PC setup A tick appears beside the question mark confirming that data logging has started The fixed LCD memory icon flashes at 1 Hz while continuous data logging is in progress Press Esc to return to the main screen To stop data logging press the soft key again A crossed out data log symbol is presented with a question mark Press the Enter key to confirm the action A tick appears beside the question mark confirming that data logging has stopped and the LCD memory icon ceases to flash Press Esc to return to the main screen Unrivalled Detection Page 12 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Using vour Tiger E Health and Safety optional Press the Health and Safety H amp S soft key to display the H amp S symbol with a question mark to ask if the user wishes to proceed 2 Press Enter to start the calculation The STEL Short Term Exposure Level and TWA Time Weighted Average values are shown Th
10. Send to Instrument Logo Gas Table Datalog Health amp Safety Service Snapshots 7000000158446 14 38 01 Health and Safety read Done You will Now see a message that will warn you that WARNING Upgrading firmware will delete all datalogs From instrument all the data will be lost on your instrument If you are Do you want to proceed happy to continue confirm with Yes Code Upgrade A WARNING message will If you are WARNING Ensure instrument is NOT disconnected during firmware upgrade happy to continue confirm with Yes Do you want to proceed Unrivalled Detection Page 26 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software IMPORTANT Do not attempt to operate your TIGER during the update process The firmware on your TIGER will be updated and the new version will be shown on the Firmware screen A bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate the progress of the update IMPORTANT Do not disconnect the TIGER at this point Please follow the next part before disconnecting the TIGER After the Software has completed sending the upgrade to the TIGER the instrument will then have to finish the upgrade process The TIGER flash the two torch LED s and the screen on the Tiger will remain blank for approximately 30 Seconds A bar will then appear and travel across the screen A message will be displayed as follows verifying
11. is made by the cotton bud with compound moving over the window surface usually within fifteen seconds 4 Remove the residual powder with short blast of air from the can of air duster 5 The instrument MUST now be re calibrated Unrivalled Detection Page 38 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd Tiger parts Tiger main assembly A emer nenas De jener sana 1 EJ TUI NEN 777 ak sata 7 SENSOR GASKET INSTRUMENT BOOT INLET OUTLET SEAL 861215 2 a v 1 jenem Gabi sewi ens jaa Unrivalled Detection Page 39 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Accessories lon Science Ltd has developed an exclusive range of high quality accessories to compliment the PhoCheck TIGER Please see a selection of these below Part Number Accessory Description 2 1mm DC Jack Cigar Lighter Plug Car Charger Lead Allows the 1 jawu 01 Charger Cradle A4 to be powered from a standard vehicle cigar lighter 12 volt only PID Sensor Seal 9 Seal between the MiniPID Sensor A6 and the 861214 sensor Cover 5 846216 Removal Tool MiniPID Stack Used to remove Stack Pellet from the MiniPID Sensor A6 861205 Protective Removable Rubber Boot 8 Supplied with every TIGER this is a replacement Filter Clamp 12 Transparent clamp that covers the PTFE filter and 861
12. the Instrument Body Using the special Removal Tool MiniPID Stack 846216 provided locate its prongs in the slots in the side of the Mini PID Sensor body Using the forefinger to restrain the sensor the internal parts are spring loaded and careless disassembly will leave you hunting for the spring squeeze the tool to release the lamp housing The lamp may now be removed To replace the lamp or install a new one reverse the procedure ensuring the seals are all in place When replacing the Sensor Cover ensure that the markers are aligned correctly and that the cover is a snug fit The instrument MUST be re calibrated after fitting a replacement or cleaned lamp CAUTION Never refit a damaged lamp Unrivalled Detection Page 37 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Maintenance Lamp Cleaning The TIGER PID relies on an ultraviolet light source ionising VOC gases as they pass across the lamp window This process may result in a very fine layer of contamination appearing on the detector window that must be removed on a regular basis CAUTION The TIGER is a sensitive detector Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools The TIGER lamp is fragile Handle with great care First ensure that the TIGER is turned off and that you are in a clean environment such that the sensor parts will not be contaminated by dust oil or grease Remove the lamp as detailed on page 39
13. OG EE 43 Unrivalled Detection Page 4 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Statements Responsibility for Use PhoCheck TIGER instruments detect a large range of gases which are potentially dangerous from both a poisoning and or an explosive perspective PhoCheck TIGER instruments have many adjustable and selectable features allowing the detector to be used in a variety of ways lon Science Ltd can accept no responsibility for the incorrect adjustment of features that cause harm or damage to persons or property PhoCheck TIGER can be used as a personal safety device It is the user s responsibility to respond appropriately to an alarm situation Inadequate performance of the gas detection equipment described in this manual may not necessarily be self evident and consequently equipment must be regularly inspected and maintained lon Science Ltd recommends that personnel responsible for equipment use a regime of regular checks to ensure it performs within calibration limits and that a record be maintained which logs calibration check data The equipment should be used in accordance with this manual and in compliance with local safety standards IMPORTANT It is essential that the PhoCheck TIGER is always used with a supplied 0 5 micron PTFE Filter Disc fitted to the front of the instrument Without a filter particles of debris and dust can be drawn into the detector inhibiting the function of the instrument Thes
14. Understanding the display screen should show at least two full segments Rechargeable Batteries TIGER instruments leave the factory with the Rechargeable Battery Pack A2 fully charged However prolonged periods of storage may result in the battery pack discharging We recommend charging the instrument for seven hours before use See the Batteries section of this manual pages 33 to 35 Alkaline Batteries An alkaline AA Battery Pack A3 is also supplied with the PhoCheck TIGER For more information please see the Batteries section of this manual Select the Gas TIGER instruments leave lon Science Ltd pre set for gas type TVOC total volatile organic compounds Instruments are factory calibrated against isobutylene and all response factors are equivalent to this By changing the gas from the internal gas table all readings will be given using that gas s response factor owitch the TIGER on by pressing the Enter On Off key once Press the Information icon 1 Using your TIGER and check the correct gas alarms are selected Change the gas if necessary as instructed under Gas Selection in the Using your TIGER section Set Alarm Levels We recommend that alarm levels are set to user specifications as soon as possible before the TIGER is used for the first time Please see the Using your TIGER section of the manual for details of how to set alarm levels TIGER PC The full functionality of your TIGER can only be reali
15. alarm sound crescendo or percentage volume Press Enter to turn selection on or off For percentage volume press Enter again to confirm selection The frame will flash Use Up and Down keys to change the percentage volume and press Enter to confirm the chosen value Press Esc twice to return to the main screen Calibration Only two options are presented Factory Calibration and Custom Calibration Select the preferred option with the Up and Down keys and confirm with Enter Whichever calibration standard is selected the TIGER will operate against that calibration Readings taken against unsatisfactory calibrations may be unreliable Factory Calibration Not for operator use Return to lon Science Ltd or your distributor for calibration see the Maintenance section of the manual page 37 f Custom Calibration see the Maintenance section of the manual page 37 A Alarms Upper en and Lower et alarm settings are displayed Select the subject alarm using the Up and Down keys and press Enter The arrow s on the chosen alarm will flash Adjust the level using the Up and Down keys and press Enter Repeat if necessary for the other alarm Press Esc twice to return to the main screen Note The Lower alarm setting must never be greater than the Higher alarm Units Select the available units by using the Up and Down keys and then press Enter Lamp Select the lamp type by pressing the Up and Down keys and then press Enter 1 Informatio
16. at each of the chosen concentrations Each cylinder should be regulated for a flow rate above 250ml min Have the cylinder s of gas regulator s and the zero carbon filter included in the Calibration Kit A 861418 for your TIGER on hand before starting the procedure Alternatively a known clean air supply may be used as the zero gas Please ensure you are familiar with the entire calibration procedure before attempting to calibrate your TIGER Note The calibration of your TIGER must be carried out in a clean air environment Ensure all parts of the Calibration Kit are available and ready for use Never calibrate the zero with the span gas connected Press the Options soft key your TIGER to access the adjustable features OLE Then use the Up or Down key to select calibration NS Press Enter to confirm selection oelect Custom Calibration and press Enter to confirm On confirming the selection the user is presented with a 15 ZERO second count down Remove both caps from the Carbon Filter Assembly A 31057 and then fit onto the probe of your TIGER 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 ends The useful life of the Carbon Filter Assembly will be shortened if the Carbon Filter Assembly is open to atmosphere for prolonged periods Unrivalled Detectio
17. calibration ensure that the box is un ticked For three point calibration tick the box and enter the SPAN 2 concentration Send this information to your TIGER The calibration procedure is detailed under the Maintenance section of this manual Startup Text Enter the text you wish to appear on the startup screen of your TIGER Send to Instrument When you have configured your instrument or completed your changes send them to your TIGER by clicking the Send to Instrument box If the message There was a problem sending to the instrument appears click OK and return to the Home screen Repeat the procedure under Connecting your TIGER to a PC above If the Summary screen for your TIGER appears visit the configuration screen again If not repeat the entire procedure If your PC still fails to read or write to your TIGER seek advice from your distributor or from lon Science Ltd Unrivalled Detection Page 24 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd Tiger PC software The Gas Table Screen including setting alarm levels Connect your TIGER to your PC as described previously Any fresh data logged readings will be down loaded as the software reads your TIGER Select Gas Table from the menu to display the Gas Table Home Help Instrument s TO00000157FBC Gas name Abbreviation Formula 8 4 lamp 9 8 10 6 lan Summary weight Features Benzyl alcohol C7H8O 108 Co
18. date this product accompanied by this declaration is placed on the market the product conforms to all technical and regulatory requirements of the above listed directives Name Mark Stockdale Signature Position Technical Director Date 20th January 2010 Unrivalled Detection Page 3 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Contents Declaration CONTORIMICY ireac iecore eei cosas cesa y ceu O iR ue PER 3 SALEMME P CMT 5 FROSDOMSIDINGY TOR USE c Er 5 Lg reel 5 ouall y AS 5 DISPOSA e 5 5 OC AlINOUGS rr TIEN 5 ITF OGUCTION LO TIGE SE ETE TID UU UU DI DUET 6 SO SCANT T M 7 8 dict arent esate dade 7 IDIe C NOZZE Senie 7 TURON cC 7 NN REPE ER 7 ele MY GCS Pg ENS 7 S
19. file system The Firmware is now installed on to the instrument and will start up automatically Unrivalled Detection Page 27 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd Tiger PC software Downloading Data Logged Readings Connect your TIGER to your PC as described previously Any fresh data logged readings will be downloaded as the software reads your TIGER Go to the datalog screen and a list of the datalog sessions 15 presented Home Help E Instrument s 01406491 Summary Features SessionNo Zone Start Date Gas Configuration 0 003 18 12 2009 11 39 38 Gas Table Firmware Expand the datalog folder and select the session of interest Health and Safety Snapshots Details of the data collected during that session are presented in numerical and graphical form Hint Help istrumenti 2 inary Session Upper Alarm 100 ppm fore Ons Lower Alam ED ppm Logging Started 11 7 42 1 Configuration a a Gr fitr Timer Finmar Data E EE 155 1 2009 12 11 42 B2 2 840 Health anc Safety 150 0 2009 12 1107 42 52 2 849 Snapshots 145 0 TET 3 Dez ZU T6234 2009 12 11 2 845 140 0 24cm ET 2009 4291 2 amp 2 835 1300 SMA OF ao ZAR 125 0 ATA
20. you wish to change Always save modified gas tables under a different file name keeping the original complete To send the Gas Table to the instrument select Send to Instrument from the dropdown menu shown above Unrivalled Detection Page 25 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software The Firmware Screen This screen displays the current firmware version installed on your TIGER It also provides a facility to download updated versions to your TIGER At this point you can also check the View Release Notes information which is a description of the changes in the new version as shown here To download a firmware update connect TIGER to your computer as detailed previously Ensure that your instrument is in normal Survey mode is not in an alarm condition and that no datalogging or Health and Safety readings are being collected Check that the battery pack is sufficiently charged at least two bars IMPORTANT The Firmware upgrade process will delete all data from the instrument To avoid loss of any data during the upgrade process take a snapshot of the instrument before proceeding The snapshot can be re installed after the update process is complete Instrument s TO000001579F8 0000004 57 7000000158092 Summary New firmware is available View Release Notes 0 3 92 Firmware Version of Instrument 0 3 77 Features Confieuration
21. 219 accepts the Inlet Nozzle 14 861230 USB Cable Angled B Connector Supplied with every TIGER this is a replacement Leather instrument holster TIGER can be carried on a belt around the 861266 i waist allowing hands free operation Leather instrument harness TIGER can be carried against upper body 861412 allowing hands free operation Inlet Nozzle 14 Supplied with O Ring 16 a replacement nozzle that 861443 screws in to the Filter Clamp 12 A 861406 Flexible Probe Assembly 300mm replaces the standard probe internal pipe material PTFE A 861240 Lithium ion battery pack intrinsically safe Replacement spare A 861241 Alkaline battery pack intrinsically safe 3 x AA batteries included Replacement spare Accessory box as supplied with the PhoCheck TIGER Includes carbon A 861267 filter lamp cleaning kit PID Stack Pellet removal tool lanyard calibration adaptor and PID sensor seal A 861472 Pack of 10 PTFE Filter Discs A 861511 Anti vibration charger cradle Allows wall mounting of vehicle charging includes charge cradle LA4TM600 MiniPID Lamp 10 6eV ppm LA4SM 00 MiniPID Lamp 11 7eV For more information please visit www ionscience com Tiger and select Accessories Unrivalled Detection Page 40 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Instrument warranty and service Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 5 years on the T
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23. Detection Page 29 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software Software Disclaimers Termination of Software Licence This License is effective until terminated This License will terminate automatically without notice from lon Science Ltd if you fail to comply with any provision of this License Upon termination you agree to destroy delete or purge the written materials and all copies of the SOFTWARE including modified copies if any Disclaimer of Warranty The SOFTWARE and accompanying materials including the user s manual are provided as is without warranty of any kind including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose even if lon Science Ltd have been advised of that purpose Furthermore lon Science Ltd does not warrant guarantee or make any representation regarding the use or the results of the use of the SOFTWARE or written materials in terms of correctness accuracy reliability current revision or otherwise lon Science Ltd specifically does not warrant the SOFTWARE after you assume operation If the SOFTWARE or written materials are defective you not lon Science Ltd or its dealers distributors agents or employees assume the entire risk and costs of all necessary servicing repair or correction except as stated below Defective CD or Memory Stick As the only warranty under this Agreement lon Science Ltd warrants to the original License
24. EALAT EEV 7 HGER aa M MUT 7 foc 8 uci Brei 8 Keypad Function Descriptions t 8 Understanding the display 9 CIEE MN E M 9 WAIN Screan Ald 10 SON 9 11 WSING VOUT TIOE ce 12 BIGGIP C SOMWANG trc NN MER 16 PO ISGHlretmelrlls gt rc Mu Ere i T Ud 16 installation or TIGER PC SOMWANC eh 16 CONMEGCING BC PCI nite es 18 So 55 20 Thecontigileallobise BOE dns tetas utet tenet Mesa 21 The Gas Table Screen including setting alarm 1 25 so CLOG Ae OL TN LITT RP 26 Downloading Data Logged Readings aiocsOustencades 28 The Health Safety 5 O
25. FA 1900 2009 12 11 O7 42 59 2 829 1150 PARA OF a 24115 2002124401 2 805 Wu FRR OR Z4EM quu 2009 1 2111 OT ens Fad 4 iln 2009 12 11 OF 2 822 050 12009 12 11 07 43 05 2 004 00 0 2009 12 1107 42 08 2 808 750 OA 2D P2 FA 2UUS T2 AT 1 2009 12 41 Tied 2 833 zu 1 2009 12 11 07 211 2 811 A 45 0 FRM 2443 40 0 AMS DTE dA 7 904 30 FRR OSEE 4p 2 30 0 2n0o 12 11 7341215 2 800 4n 2D09 127 11 0755 2 793 onn 2009 12 1107 43 17 2 7393 151 4 12000 8 2 795 TUU H Oey 2 295 wll 209 2 1 2 204 p OU 2D H2 OT 22 2 20 2009 TIVO ES 2 792 2 290 7 27 7 42 35 dba 18 01 18 and Safety read Gane Use the menu function at the top right hand corner of the window to print export or delete the data CAUTION The delete function deletes all logged data from your TIGER Ensure all valuable data is exported to your PC before selecting Delete Unrivalled Detection Page 28 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software The Health Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health and Safety readings held on your TIGER Click Menu then Export to save this data to a file on your computer The next readings will overwrite the data on your TIGER Recording Started 10 Decem
26. GER 2 M a 7 c 5 4 x It j 14 oo x 4 x 4 E o amp VNE TWA 8 3 ppm Send to instrument 15 20 18 Heath and Safety read Done Backlight Choose from Permanently Off Permanently On On in low ambient Light or On For Limited Time The Backlight Timeout can be set from 1 to 99 seconds Sound The three icons represent key press alarm and crescendo Crescendo increases the sound as the upper alarm is approached Sound on each of these may be enabled or disabled by ticking or un ticking the box Sound volume is adjusted with the slider Units The units of measurement may be chosen as parts per million ppm or milligrams per cubic meter cubed mg m If you have the high the high sensitivity option upgrade then Parts Per Billion ppb and Micrograms per meter cubed are also available Lock The TIGER may be locked in any configuration to avoid unauthorised changes by the operator A tick in the box locks the instrument Soft keys in Button A column are enabled and Buttons in column B disabled Sleep during PC connect will send the instrument into sleep mode while it is connected to the PC software The instrument will awaken as soon as it is disconnected from the PC software Soft Menu The various functions may be allocated to the soft buttons in any order of preference by dragging and dropping the icons Unrivalled Dete
27. GER is switched Off b Remove the Instrument Boot 8 from your TIGER this is most easily achieved by starting at the front end of the instrument step 4 below C Release the clip at the rear end of the instrument and lift the Rechargeable Battery Pack A2 away from the Instrument Body A1 coincidently sliding it slightly backwards d Reverse the procedure to install the replacement battery pack ensuring that the Boot is a snug fit around the front of the instrument and the lights are not obscured e Charge the TIGER for 7 hours before use Item numbers in bold refer to the illustrations and parts list on page 41 Unrivalled Detection Page 32 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Batteries Replacement of Non rechargeable Batteries in Battery Pack WARNING BATTERY REPLACEMENT Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or hazardous location Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500 a Ensure TIGER is switched Off b Remove the AA Battery Pack as in b and c on page 34 Remove the screws retaining the battery cover and lift it off This reveals a set of 3 x AA cells contained in a removable battery holder d Remove the battery holder Replace the exhausted batteries Use Duracell PROCELL Alkaline batteries MN1500 f Check all batteries have the correct polarity before replacing the battery holder g A
28. IGER when registering your instrument via our website www ionscience com instrument registration To receive your Extended Warranty you need to register within one month of purchase Terms and Conditions apply To register your TIGER instrument simply fill in the online form You will need to enter your instrument serial IRN number to hand To find this switch on your instrument Using your soft keys go into the info menu and scroll down until you find the IRN number You will then receive a confirmation email that your Extended Warranty Period has been activated and processed Full details along with a copy of our Warranty Statement can be found by visiting www ionscience com instrument registration Service lon Science Ltd also offers a number of service options for your TIGER that allows you to choose the instrument cover to best suits your requirements At lon Science Ltd we recommend that all of our gas detection instruments be returned for service and factory calibration once every 12 months Contact lon Science Ltd or your local distributor for service options in your area Find your local distributor by visiting www ionscience com Contact Details UK Head Office USA Office German Office lon Science Ltd lon Science LLC lon Science Messtechnik GMBH The Way Fowlmere 33 Commercial Drive Laubach 30 Cambridge Waterbury Metmann Neandertal SG8 7UJ VT 05676 40822 UK USA GERMANY Tel 44 0 1763 207206 Tel 1 802 2
29. Off To switch the TIGER off press and hold the Enter On Off key A 3 second count down takes place before the instrument shuts down During this count down the instrument activates the upper alarm viz Red LED s flash and audible alarm sounds This is done to alert the user to avoid accidental switch off z Sleep Press and hold the Zzz soft key to send the TIGER to sleep A 3 second count down takes place before entering sleep mode This function is not available when the instrument is locked All peripherals switch off Only Zzz remains on the screen Press the Esc key to awaken the instrument The instrument can also enter Sleep mode during data logging when the duration between logs exceeds 2 minutes This is a power saving function which only occurs when a tick box is set in TIGER PC ames Zeroing BB Pressing the Zero soft key presents two zero options selected with the Up or Down keys The upper symbol represents an absolute zero The lower symbol represents a relative zero which follows the drift of the PID detector Having made your selection press Esc If the relative zero has been selected TIGER will Zero itself before returning to the main screen Zones Press the Zone soft key to display the currently selected Zone The TIGER s default is Zone 1 Zones are set up in TIGER PC only and the name given to the zone s will appear on the screen Use the Up and Down keys to select alternative zones E Single Data Log optional
30. Orange and Red LED s indicate High and Low conditions respectively This colour scheme is used within TIGER PC to offer clear indication of alarm levels within logged data Unrivalled Detection Page 6 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Getting started Thank you for choosing TIGER from lon Science Ltd We hope that your TIGER will give you many years of active and trouble free service The Manual lon Science Ltd recommend that you familiarise yourself with this manual before using your TIGER The Statements and Introduction to PhoCheck TIGER sections contain important information which should be read before you turn your TIGER on for the first time Inlet Nozzles Ensure that the inlet nozzle supplied is fitted to your TIGER Details on how to fit and change inlet nozzles is detailed in the Maintenance section If the supplied inlet nozzle is unsuitable for your application details of alternative inlet nozzles can be found in the Maintenance section as well Turn On Press the Enter On Off key once to turn TIGER on Turn Off Press and hold the Enter On Off key for 3 seconds indicated by a 3 second countdown to turn TIGER off Note If the TIGER fails to shut down press the Escape Esc key once or twice to return to the main screen then press and hold the Enter On Off key again Batteries Check that your TIGER has sufficient charge for use The battery icon see
31. UK 3193494 Notified body Report number Intertek Standards BS EN 60079 0 2009 BS EN 60079 11 2007 BS EN61326 1 2006 BS EN61326 1 2006 BS EN50270 2006 CFR 47 2008 Other Standards BS EN ISO 9001 2008 BS EN 13980 2002 Conforms to UL Std 913 61010 1 amp Certified to CAN CSA Std C22 2 No 61010 1 O Patents incl US Pat 7 046 012 7 821 270 2 EU Pat 1474681 a yx Um 6v C e lon Science Ltd Cambs UK 568 7UJ www ionscience com 11052972D1 3193491 Conforms to UL Std 913 61010 1 amp Certified to CAN CSA Std C22 2 No 61010 1 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres General requirements Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by intrinsic safety i Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Group 1 Class B equipment emissions section only Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Industrial location immunity immunity section only Electromagnetic compatibility Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases toxic gases or oxygen Immunity Type 2 industrial environments Class A Code of Federal Regulations 15 Subpart B Radio Frequency Devices Unintentional Radiators Quality Management System Requirements Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Application of Quality Systems On behalf of lon Science Ltd declare that on the
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33. any consequences deriving from the use of information contained herein lt is provided as is and without any representation term condition or warranty of any kind either express or implied To the extent permitted by law lon Science Ltd shall not be liable 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 appears herein Unrivalled Detection Page 5 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Introduction to Tiger PhoCheck TIGER is a portable gas detector that uses Photo ionization technology to detect a large range of Volatile Organic Compounds VOC s which can be dangerous from both a poisoning and explosive perspective The TIGER uses a Photo lonization Detector PID to measure gas concentrations The patented fence electrode technology minimises the effects of moisture and contamination avoiding the need for compensation Survey is the default mode of operation This mode is often used in applications such as Head Space Sampling and Leak Detection where several areas or Zones are to be monitored and readings data logged All sensor readings are real time measurements and alarm levels are set manually Health and Safety optional mode is used to check for conformity of short term exposure levels STEL or time weighted averages TWA that are specific for part
34. be t lash Player 10 What do you want Windows to do Install TigerPC using the program provided on the device m Copy pictures to a folder my computer using Micrasott Scanner and Camera Wizard Thank you Print the pictures Kea usinig Photo Printing Wizard View a slideshow af the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Organize and E dit using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 0 _ Open folder to view files v Install Tiger Software Thank you for purchasing your Science instrument We trust that it will exceed your qas detection requirements Other Products Register Your Instrument Service and Support About Ion Science Contact Us EXIT Advanced Gas Sensing Technologies www ionscience com On the Welcome screen below click Next to proceed On the Select Destination Location screen below f Setup lon Science Tiger click Next to create lon Science folder your Welcome to the Ion Science Tiger drive Setup Wizard fe Setup lon Science Tiger This will install lon Science Tiger on your computer Select Destination Location It is recommended that you close all other applications before Where should lon Science Tiger be installed continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup Ld Setup will install lon Science Tiger into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to se
35. ber 2009 06 05 12 STEL pp Configuration TWA Aari 0 poe Tu lBattery 100 Firresare Last Average time 10 Decenber 2009 06 05 15 0 003 pom STEL 1 TWA value 0 ppm 9 99 99 Neath and Safety read Done The Snapshots Screen A snapshot records the settings and calibration data on your TIGER at any particular point in time The Snapshots screen displays a list of all those stored on your PC Click Delete to remove a selected snapshot To restore the stored settings to your TIGER first ensure that your instrument is fully booted and connected to your PC as detailed previously Ensure that your instrument is in normal Survey mode is not in an alarm condition and that no data logging or Health and Safety readings are being collected Click Restore against the relevant snapshot 08 38 69 Healkh and Safety read Dore Be aware that this process will replace all setup and calibration files On the restore screen click Yes When complete click Close and restart your TIGER Your TIGER will now be restored to the settings and calibration data stored at the time of that snapshot The snapshot menu also allows review of stored data when an instrument is not attached Expand the menu until the latest or relevant snapshot is displayed Double click on the snapshot and all the data stored in that snapshot can be accessed Unrivalled
36. ction Page 21 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software Tiger Select Please refer to the TIGER Select User Manual Zeroing This function allows either an assumed constant zero or for the zero to be tracked compensating for the shift in the zero of the PID lamp during operation The function may be enabled or disabled by ticking or un ticking the box Constant or tracked zero is selected by use of the radio buttons associated with the icons Zero at switch on When selected the TIGER will automatically zioni set its zero reading based on ambient air When deselected the instrument will use its calibration zero Fixed zero Zero at When selected TIGER uses the fixed calibration Zero If used in conjunction with the Zero at switch on feature the instrument There are various options for zeroing a PhoCheck TIGER or TIGER Select The symbols below are found on will zero at switch on and then remain at that level the configuration screen of TIGER PC E v Fixed Zero Zero tracking Zero tracking When selected the Zero level will move negative if a cleaner ambient air is detected This ensures 0 0 ppm is displayed in clean air and ensures sub ppb levels are always detected Clock Select 24 or 12 hour format using the radial buttons Set the time and date and tick the box on the right to set the time on your TIGER Alternatively tick the lower box to sync
37. dust or other small particles within the detector becoming hydrated with humidity This causes these particles to conduct a signal between the electrodes The problem can be resolved by the user in the field using the procedure below and a can of computer duster air In normal use the lamp should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use based on 30 ppm for 100 hours Reduce this if TIGER is used in heavily gas contaminated environments 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 frequency will also depend upon alarm levels set and prevailing environmental conditions CAUTION The TIGER is a sensitive detector Internal components must be handled with clean hands and clean tools The TIGER lamp is fragile Handle with great care Never touch the window and do not drop To remove the MiniPID Sensor for cleaning or lamp replacement first ensure that the TIGER is turned off and that you are in a clean environment such that the sensor parts will not be contaminated by dust oil or grease Remove the Sensor Cover see image on right The centre screw may be turned with a small coin or a suitable flat bladed screwdriver Ensure that the Sensor Seal on the inside of the Sensor Cover is not disturbed Carefully lift the MiniPID Sensor from the Instrument Body ensuring that the two Inlet Outlet Seals remain in place in
38. e filters are consumable and should be changed after every 100 hours of use The frequency of replacement should be increased for dusty or moisture laden environments Filters are available from your distributor or at www ionscience com Quality Assurance PhoCheck TIGER has been manufactured in compliance with 15 9001 2008 which ensures that the equipment supplied to our customers has been designed and assembled reproducibly from traceable components and leaves lon Science Ltd calibrated to stated standards Disposal Dispose of PhoCheck TIGER its components and any used batteries in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements This includes the European WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive lon Science Ltd offers a take back service Please contact us for more information The PhoCheck TIGER field case material is recyclable polypropylene Calibration Facility lon Science Ltd offers a calibration service including the issue of certification confirming calibration with equipment traceable to national standards A PhoCheck TIGER calibration kit is available from your distributor or service centre or at www ionscience com lon Science Ltd recommends annual return of all instruments for yearly service and calibration Legal Notice Whilst every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual lon Science Ltd accepts no liability for errors or omissions or
39. e fixed LCD H amp S icon will continually flash while calculating Pressing the Enter key while the values are displayed presents the user with a screen asking if the calculation should stop Press Enter again to stop the calculation Press Esc to return to the main screen If a gas has no STEL and TWA level allocated in the gas table the following symbol will appear H IMPORTANT TIGER STEL While the TIGER calculates the 15 minute STEL the instrument displays the ongoing STEL as it is calculated This ongoing calculation is for indication purposes only to allow the user to gauge how the calculation is progressing Only the final reading at the end of the calculation is logged by the instrument and should be referenced by the user Gas Selection Press the Gas Selection soft key to display an alphabetical letter which can be changed using the Up and Down keys Press the Enter key to present the gases beginning with that letter Using the Up and Down keys scroll through the gases starting with that letter to find the subject gas Press Enter to select the chosen gas If a tick appears press Enter again and TIGER will use the relevant data for the chosen gas from the gas table for alarms and response factor etc Should the selected gas have no numeric response factor then a warning screen will appear The message be cleared pressing the Enter key and the gas will still be selected An alternative lamp type may then be selected to
40. e inlet or blockage of the exhaust finger over hole on the back can all cause low flow If the blockage can be removed press Esc to clear the alarm If the fault persists send the instrument to your distributor for service Battery dead Battery low or battery failure bx The TIGER will shut down when the battery level falls below 29e Recharge the battery as instructed in the Batteries section of this manual 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 replace them If the fault persists send the instrument and charger to your distributor for service Lamp out Lamp failure The PID lamp has failed to strike illuminate this may occur at switch on or during use Switch the TIGER off and replace the lamp See the Maintenance section Memory full Memory cannot receive more data The data log memory is full This will only happen if the Log Full box is set to alarm on the TIGER PC configuration screen Press the Esc key to continue but the TIGER will no longer continue to log data Select recycle in TIGER PC and the TIGER will overwrite the oldest data and no alarm will be raised System error Total system failure uu The instrument s firmware is corrupted In the unlikely event of this message j appearing contact lon Science Ltd or your nearest authorised service centre
41. e of the instrument is needed The rechargeable pack is normally fitted as standard to the instrument when shipped Recharging Batteries Ensure the PhoCheck TIGER is charged for at least 7 hours before using it for the first time To ensure optimum charging the TIGER should be switched off during charging If left on the TIGER will take longer to charge but should not suffer any damage The TIGER should be charged in a non hazardous environment only To charge your TIGER first connect the Charger Cradle A4 to the mains and switch on A red light will indicate that the charger is ready Place the TIGER in the Charger Cradle such that the contacts on the TIGER are aligned with those in the cradle There is no need to remove the Instrument Boot 8 from the TIGER during charging During charging the charger will display an orange light A green light indicates that charging is complete Discharged The battery icon on the TIGER will display the level of charge Fully Charged Note 1 Only use the Charger Cradle supplied with your TIGER to charge your instrument 2 lon Science Ltd recommends keeping your PhoCheck TIGER on charge at all times when not in use as batteries can lose power over time Unrivalled Detection Page 31 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Batteries Replacement Exchange of Battery Packs To replace the Rechargeable Battery Pack A2 proceed as follows a Ensure TI
42. e only that the CD s or Memory Stick s on which the software is recorded is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of delivery as evidenced by a copy of the Receipt This limitation will apply where allowed Replacement of Defective CD or Memory Stick lon Science Ltd entire liability and the original Licensee s exclusive remedy under this agreement are at the discretion of lon Science Ltd to either a return of payment as evidenced by a copy of the Receipt or b replacement of the disk or memory stick that does not meet lon Science Ltd limited warranty and which is returned to lon Science Ltd with a copy of the Receipt If failure of the disk or memory stick has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication lon Science Ltd will have no responsibility to either replace the item or refund payment Any replacement disk or memory stick will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer This warranty gives you limited specific legal rights You may have other rights in some places No Right to Reply No oral or written information or advice given by lon Science Ltd its dealers distributors agents or employees will create a warranty or in any way increase the scope of the obligations of lon Science Ltd under this agreement and you may not rely on any such information or advice Limitation of Liabil
43. hronise your TIGER with the time on your computer Lamp Enables the selection of different lamp types you may have purchased to use with your instrument Ensure that the lamp selected is the same as that fitted in your TIGER If not select the correct lamp from the options provided IMPORTANT If you have purchased the instrument with the MiniPID Lamp Argon 11 7eV LA4SM700 there are a number of things related to applications that you must take into consideration before using the lamp 1 It is important for the lamps to be stored in their desiccated vials in cool conditions 15 25 2 The lamps should not be used in Chemically severe environments i e those containing significant concentrations of acids and strong solvents such as dichloromethane Conditions of condensing humidity always pass dry cool air through the instrument before storage For long storage periods remove the lamp and return it to the desiccated vial Physically severe environments large temperature changes may initiate lamp failure Unrivalled Detection Page 22 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software 11 7 eV lamps may not strike illuminate first time and result in a lamp fail alarm on the TIGER instrument particularly if the lamps are unused for an extended period If the TIGER instrument raises a lamp fail alarm please switch the instrument off and then switch on again Several start cycle
44. icular hazardous environments for example EH40 in the UK and OSHA in the USA In this mode of operation STEL s and TWA s are continually calculated and compared to levels set in the instrument s gas table The TIGER can be upgraded from the users own desk top Additional features can be added without the need to return the instrument to a service centre Like it s predecessor PhoCheck the TIGER also has an intuitive graphical interface allowing easy access to instrument settings Two soft keys A and B can be configured to suit the user s application so many functions can be selected without entering the main menu structure This improves efficiency of use particularly with repeatable tasks TIGER PC the TIGER s PC Software maintains the intuitive look and feel by adopting the same graphical symbols TIGER PC also helps manage logged data files and multiple instrument settings in a clear and concise way The TIGER uses a Lithium ion battery pack that not only boasts an impressive running time and short charge time but also allows the battery pack to be replaced in potentially hazardous environments Field replaceable alkaline battery packs non rechargeable are also available for when power to recharge is unavailable The TIGER has true USB capability so the instrument can be connected directly to a PC via a standard USB cable It also offers fast data download A loud audio output vibration and bright LED s indicate alarm conditions
45. ing 536208 1000 ppm A D Reading 2349488 TigerSelect Calibration Calibration Date Gas Selected Zero AJD Reading ppm A D Reading Viou vau like bo create your inzknument This may be used in ukure bo recover your instrument High Gain 303656 6190791 High Gain 304705 6260660 The Features screen indicates which of the available updates has been added to your TIGER Should you wish to purchase additional features contact lon Science Ltd or your Distributor Some updates may be available on the website www ionscience com Once the transaction is complete and confirmed click on Update to add the relevant features to your TIGER Home Help Instrument s TOO00001579F8 000000157 84 0000157 000000158092 Summary Features Configuration Logo Gas Table Firmware Datalog Health and Safety Service amp Snapshots TOO0D0001D3ACF 15 38 42 Ping Done IRN When Created Feature Mame 7000000158092 07 03 2011 14 54 17 Status Data Logging 861303 Full Health amp Safety 861300 STEL amp T ppb 861301 Sensitivity Single log only 861309 Push to log Multi log only 861310 Tiger Select Update Manage Unrivalled Detection Disabled Disabled Disabled Page 20 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software The Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TI
46. itch TIGER on and when fully booted up connect to a USB socket on your PC using the USB cable supplied If the Found New Hardware screen appears follow the prompts to install your instrument on your PC 4 Click on Read Your instrument number will appear under instrument s if it was not there already and the Instrument Summary page will appear Unrivalled Detection Page 19 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL Tiger PC software lon Science Ltd 5 This page gives the current status of your TIGER If the snapshot screen appears click Yes You can delete the snapshot later if you wish see TIGER PC Software Home Help Instrument s T0000001579F8 T000000157E84 000000157 000000158092 Features Configuration Logo Gas Table Firmware Datalog Health and Safety Service Snapshots 14 56 39 Health and Safety to read The Features Screen IRN Instrument Name Run Time 1000000158092 PhoCheck Tiger 108 347 hours Of Lamp Selected 10 6 Firmware Version Datalog Used File System Remaining 2011 03 07 14 30 48 Factory Calibration Calibration Date 2011 01 11 09 54 51 Low Gain Zero AJD Reading 312185 100 ppm A D Reading 533577 1000 ppm A D Reading 2340294 Custom Calibration Calibration Date 2011 01 11 09 57 31 Gas Selected Isobutylene RH 0 Temp 0 Pressure 0 Low Gain Zero A D Reading 312033 100 ppm A D Read
47. ity lon Science Ltd will not be liable for any direct indirect consequential or incidental damages including damages for loss of business profits business information or possibility of such damages The above limitation will apply where allowed under local laws Governing Law The laws of the United Kingdom govern this Agreement Unrivalled Detection Page 30 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Batteries Warnings BATTERY CHARGING Charge PhoCheck TIGER and its Lithium ion battery packs in a Non Hazardous environment only BATTERY REPLACEMENT Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or hazardous location Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500 BATTERY CONNECTION The PhoCheck TIGER s Lithium ion and Alkaline battery packs have been specially designed to allow connection to the PhoCheck TIGER Instrument while in potentially hazardous atmospheres The PhoCheck TIGER instruments ingress protection rating is reduced to IP 20 when its battery pack is removed so avoid changing batteries in dusty or wet environments Two battery packs are available for use with the TIGER instrument A lithium ion Rechargeable Battery Pack A2 and non rechargeable AA Battery Pack A3 that may be fitted with 3 AA Alkaline batteries The rechargeable pack is recommended for normal operation with the Non rechargeable pack available when power is not available and the us
48. labelled optional will only appear if your TIGER has that functionality These icons can be reorganised using the TIGER PC software E Health amp Safety s sOptions T Gas E Datalog Button B Button A 1 Information 2 amp Sleep EH Zone s ZERO Zeroing Gas Selection PB Peak Hold Options Qe Average Data Log optional a Log PE x Stealth Unrivalled Detection Page 11 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Using vour Tiger Instrument functionality is broken into two parts Application and Setup Application settings are initially selected via the soft keys A and B Setup functions like Backlight Sound Calibration and Alarm setting are adjusted within Options Many of the screens have a 2 second time out which returns to the main screen if no other keys are pressed On To switch the TIGER on press the Enter On Off key once Startup screen 1 appears showing the TIGER logo Startup screen 2 contains variable text sent from the TIGER PC configuration screen The lower half of the screen contains the instrument IRN Internal Reference Number and firmware version The third screen shows TIGER checking that the lamp has struck When OK appears the working screen will follow If the lamp fails to strike turn the TIGER off wait for 30 seconds and try again If the problem persists change the lamp or contact lon Science Ltd or your distributor
49. lect a different folder click Browse At least 10 2 of free disk space is required Unrivalled Detection Page 16 of 44 WWW lonscience com TIGER MANUAL Tiger PC software lon Science Ltd On the Setup screen below click Next to create an lon Science start up folder ie Setup lon Science Tiger Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts E To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse flon Science Browse Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder On the Ready to Install screen below click Install Setup lon Science Tiger Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing lon Science Tiger on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or click Back if you want to review or change any settings D estination location C lonScience Start Menu folder lon Science Additional tasks Additional icons Create a desktop icon Click Next on the Device Driver screen Device Driver Installation Wizard Wizard Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome to the Device Driver Installation Wizarcdl This wizard helps you install the software drivers that some computers devices need in order to work To continues click Next Diver Name Nes
50. match the chosen gas Should an incompatible gas lamp combination be selected the instrument will show the warning screen again Peak Hold Press the Peak Hold soft key to present the screen When Peak Hold is selected the sub display will appear and this will continue to display the peak reading until peak hold is no longer required To deselect the peak hold function press Esc Average Press the Average soft key to display a rolling average over 10 seconds A tick appears when time is up Pressing the Average soft key again resets the calculation even if there is an average already running Press Esc to return to the main screen 39E Stealth When selected all audible and visual alarms are disabled except for the alarm indicator on the screen This function may help avoid triggering panic in public places 2 5 Options Press the Options soft key to give access to various adjustable features selected with the Up and jt E Down keys Press Enter to confirm selection em Backlight Four options are presented Permanently Off Permanently On in low ambient light and Timed Set the time in TIGER PC Select the preferred option with the Up and Down keys and confirm with Enter Unrivalled Detection Page 13 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Using vour Tiger Sound The sound options are presented as set up in TIGER PC Use the Down key to select either keypad beep
51. n Pressing the Information soft key allows access to a number of other information screens Use the Down key to scroll through the screens Press Esc to return to the main screen Unrivalled Detection Page 14 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Using vour Tiger an Date of Select tube calibration optional Third Screen SPAN 1 ESPAN 1 gas concentration set in TIGER PC SPAN 2 2 gas concentration set in TIGER PC Fourth Screen sort Term Exposure Levels optional Time Weighted Average Optional Fifth Screen Memory available E Sixth Screen Features A icon will appear for each Features feature available 8 Unrivalled Detection Page 15 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd Tiger PC software PC Requirements TIGER PC Software must be used in conjunction with a PC or laptop using Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 The software is supplied on a USB memory stick Installation of TIGER PC Software When the memory stick is plugged into a USB socket the following screen below left should appear If it doesnt view the content of the memory stick and double click the file named jon cd Tiger exe On the TigerPC screen below select Install TigerPC and click OK TigerPC V7 G On the lon Science screen below select Install This disk or device contains more than one type of Tiger Software cantent Ado
52. n Page 35 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Maintenance Press Enter again and the gas and concentration for Span 1 previously set up in TIGER PC are displayed along with a 15 second countdown ESPAN 1 Attach the Span 1 gas using the Calibration Adaptor 861476 supplied in the Accessory Box A 861267 see Accessories and press Enter to start the Span 1 countdown At the end of the count down a tick will appear indicating that the Span 1 has been accepted For two point calibration press Enter and the calibration is complete For three point calibration press Enter to display the gas and concentration for Span 2 previously set up in TIGER PC along with a 15 second countdown ESP 82 Attach the Span 2 gas and press Enter to start the Span 2 countdown At the end of the count down tick v will appear indicating that the Span 2 has been accepted Press Enter again and the calibration is complete Inlet Nozzle Should the Inlet Nozzle become cantaminated or damaged replacement Inlet Nozzles may be obtained from your distributor or from lon Science Ltd Please note that a small O Ring at the base of the Inlet Nozzle ensures the Inlet Nozzle is sealed this can bee seen in the transparent Filter Clamp when the Inlet Nozzle is removed The Inlet Nozzle can be removed for cleaning or replacement by unscrewing it from the transparent Filter Clamp Refit the Inlet Nozzle
53. nfiguration Benzyl chloride C7H7CI 127 Gas Tabl Benzyl formate C8H802 136 Firmware 399 1 1 1 25 0 5 0 55 0 699 0 769 Biphenyl C12H10 154 0 4 0 4 2 7 0 0 Datalog Health and Safety Bis 2 3 epoxypr 2 3 epoxy Pr et C 6H1003 Snapshots Boron trifluoride BF3 Bromine Br2 Bromine pentafl Bromine V fluor BrF5 Bromobenzene C 6H5Br Bromoethane C2H5Br Bromoethyl met Br ethylmet et CGH7OBr Bromoform CHBr3 Bromopropane 1 C3H7Br Bromotrifluoro R 1361 CF3Br Butadiene C4H6 Butadiene Butadiene diepox C4H602 Butane n C4H10 Butanol 1 C4H100 c 8 a c num 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bromochlorome CH2CIBr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09 31 16 You able to modify this table and then download it to your instrument ln If you wish to add new gases to the table select the Menu tab and from the drop down menu select Allow Insert Delete Print Send to Instrument Allow Insert Delete Select Al This will add an additional line at the bottom of the Gas Table which allows the user to Unselect All add new gas types as below xylene mixed is CaH1 xylene m CaH1 xylene a CaH1 xylene p CaH1 Aylidine all CBH11N Upper and lower alarm levels in Survey mode can be adjusted via the Gas Table Type the desired alarm level in the appropriate column either high or low alarm against the gas
54. ns Fixed LCD Status icons fill the top of the screen offering instrument status at a glance The Icons display only when a function is selected The main central viewing screen will display readings in large numbers only 4 digits and decimal place will display 0 001 ppm to 19 999 ppm Two soft key areas have been set aside as soft key indicators The area between the soft key indicators displays the measurement units r Left is the default display with no functions active Right is the display with all functions active Status icon Health and Safety optional The icon consists of a single part and will flash in an alarm condition and when health and safety readings are being collected Peak Hold When peak hold is switched on the icon appears Memory Status This icon only appears if the instrument has the data logging functionality Four sections within the border fill as the data log memory is filled Empty border 100 memory available through to full where all segments are present USB The icon will appear when connected to a host device Battery Status This icon consists of a border and four segments The segments fill or empty to indicate 0 25 26 50 51 75 and 76 100 full When discharging the border will flash for 1 minute before the instrument shuts down When charging the segments will successively fill until 100 charge is reached p Si gt D Unrivalled Detection Page 9 of 44 WWW lonscience com
55. s may be required 11 7 eV lamps have a relatively short life partly due to the type of lamp window material Prolonged exposure to airborne moisture slowly degrades the lamp window Therefore the lamps should be removed from the PhoCheck TIGER and stored in their desiccated vial when not in use 11 7 eV lamps have quite different characteristics to the standard 10 6 eV lamps In applications where the detected gas levels are expected to be below 100 ppm then only a two point calibration Zero and 100 ppm IE is necessary however in applications that require measurement above 100 ppm IE a three point calibration Zero 100 ppm and 1 000 ppm IE M ad should be carried out Calibration Browse 1 Isobutylene When setting up the custom calibration on TIGER PC s configuration screen select the Zero on Carbon Canister option this will ensure a near zero reading after calibration 2 ppm ppm The fixed zero option should also be selected on the SPAN 1 SPAN 2 configuration screen do not select Zero at switch on J Zero on Carbon Canister Zeroing Datalog Use this area to set the interval between readings The minimum permitted is one second If you wish your TIGER to switch to sleep mode during data logging tick or un tick the sleep box to enable or disable the function The sleep mode will only operate for datalog intervals of 2 minutes or greater Log Full you select
56. sed through the TIGER PC software lon Science Ltd recommend that you load the software supplied with your instrument and set up your TIGER according to the instructions in the TIGER PC Software section of this manual Unrivalled Detection Page 7 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Understanding the keypad General Description The keypad comprises two soft keys A and B Up and Down arrow keys an Escape Esc key and an Enter On Off button In general setup and application settings are selected and adjusted via the soft keys options are selected by the arrow keys and confirmed by the Enter key A single press is used as a switching operation A continuous press is used to adjust numbers or change gas selections by automatically rolling Keypad Function Descriptions ooft keys A and B rely on graphical prompts on the display to indicate their functionality Note Pressing both soft keys together switches the flashlight torch on and off Up and Down keys are used to adjust settings and navigate through the menu structure Enter On Off key is used to accept adjustments and select functions also to turn the TIGER on and off Escape Esc key is used to abort an adjustment or exit from a menu Unrivalled Detection Page 8 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Understanding the display screen Screen Display The display is divided into four sectio
57. ssemble the battery holder into the AA Battery Pack A3 refit the battery cover and fix in place using the securing screws Replace the Instrument Boot 8 ensuring that itis a snug fit around the front of the Instrument Body A1 and the lights are not obscured CAUTION Fitting batteries or connecting the battery pack with the wrong polarity may result in damage to the instrument CAUTION Non rechargeable batteries must not be replaced in the field Batteries should be loaded into the battery holder in a safe environment only Only the assembled AA Battery Pack A3 may be changed in the field CAUTION Do not make any connections to the USB port of this instrument whilst in a hazardous area Note When loading batteries check for correct battery polarity before connecting them Note Dispose of used batteries in accordance with all local and national safety and environmental requirements Unrivalled Detection Page 33 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Diagnostics Basic faults or diagnostics are presented as symbols Should a fault occur most can be corrected by pressing Enter or Esc to clear the fault message All fault conditions cause the TIGER to alarm Pump failure Pump blocked or pump failure Rf The flow of gas through the instrument has fallen below 100cc minute Check the probe and filter for signs of blockage Water or dirt in the probe a bent probe dirty filter on th
58. t instructions on page 34 Addition of ATEX information and new probe 1 0 1 5 graphics 1 6 Addition of IECEx number on page 4 Instrument Warranty Information added to page 41 Accessory images added to page 39 40 Images added on pages 33 and 34 Pg 38 Part Numbers LA4SB600 amp LA4SM600 have been deleted and replaced with LA4TM600 LA4TB600 amp LA4SM700 Page 21 New screen shot of PC software New tick box added for Sleep during PC connect mode Page 33 carbon filter adaptor added in instructions Page 33 Note added Never calibrate the zero with the span gas connected Page 41 Accessory added Sensor seal Page 37 Part number 5 OV 02 changed from 5 OV 04 Battery Charging amp Proper use added Page 3 Field replacement of alkaline battery pack note added Page 8 Information screens updated to include features screen Page 16 Firmware upgrade screen updated Page 25 N gt 2 0 1 2 2 2 Battery Charging note added Page 30 Two battery packs note added Page 30 11 7eV lamp information and spec added to page 22 Page 4 87 updated to correct Quality Management System Page 7 Responsibility for use updated and Legal Notice added 2 3 Unrivalled Detection Page 43 of 44 Instrument PC Firmware Software V 0 3 40 V 1 0 0 18 V0 3 49 V 1 0 0 26 0 0 57 V 1 0 0 30 0 0 63 V 1 0 0 31 0 0 63 V 1 0 0 31
59. the bell symbol your TIGER will alarm when the memory log is full Alternatively if you wish new data to overwrite the oldest stored data in the memory and continue to store new data during data logging select the recycle symbol Zones Use this table to define and name up to 128 separate zones The name field is limited to eight characters including spaces Vibrate To set your TIGER to vibrate under alarm conditions select the vibrate symbol TWA STEL Select the appropriate regulatory code to which you are working Unrivalled Detection Page 23 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Tiger PC software Calibration Use this area to define your Custom Calibration parameters First connect TIGER to your PC as detailed above under Connecting your TIGER to a PC If no gas is shown in the drop down box browse your system to find the gas table for your instrument Go to the location where the ae we TIGER PC software files are saved Follow xx DE MEME CL the path mRNA I m lonScience TIGER software instruments serial i isobutylene Browse _ no gas table Zero on Carbon Canister Select the appropriate instrument number and x E1000 oed open the Gas Table SPAN 1 SPAN 2 Select the calibration gas using the drop down box TIGER PC offers a two point calibration zero span 1 or three point zero span 1 span 2 calibration Enter the SPAN 1 concentration For two point
60. using fingers only avoid using tools as this may damage the filter housing To ensure the assembly is sealed place a finger over the Inlet Nozzle to block the flow while the instrument is running A flow alarm should occur if sealed correctly PTFE Filter Disc 861221 The Filter Disc should be changed after every 100 hours of use This frequency should be increased for dusty or moisture laden environments or whenever the filter appears dirty when viewed through the transparent upper surface of the Filter Clamp Filter Disc changing should be conducted in a suitably clean environment with clean hands and equipment to avoid contamination of the new Filter Disc To change the Filter Disc unscrew the Filter Housing Cap lift off the Filter Clamp and O Ring and lift the Filter Disc from the Instrument Body Carefully place a new Filter Disc into the Instrument Body Under no circumstances should a Filter Disc be used once it has been removed Replace the Filter Clamp ensuring the locating lugs are correctly positioned in the cut outs in the Instrument Body and that the O Ring is correctly seated Replace the Filter Housing Cap Do not over tighten Unrivalled Detection Page 36 of 44 www lonscience com TIGER MANUAL lon Science Ltd 8 m Maintenance PID Sensor Lamp Replacement and Cleaning When using your TIGER in conditions of high ambient humidity the PID may show unexpected readings appearing to increase This occurs due to
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