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TIGER XT Select
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Contents
1. Safety .....................................................................................................................................8
Legal Notices Regarding the Safe Operation of Equipment...............................................................8
Symbols...............................................................................................................................................8
Warnings and Cautions and Information Notifications......................................................................8
Disposal.............................................................................................................................................10
2. Product Overview .................................................................................................................11
Upgrades...........................................................................................................................................13
Tiger PC Software .............................................................................................................................13
TIGER 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 ...................................................................................................................................16
Set Alarm Levels................................................................................................................................16
4. Understanding the Display Screen ......................................................................................... 17
Overview...........................................................................................................................................17
Status Icons.......................................................................................................................................18
5. Using the TIGER XTS ..............................................................................................................19
Start-up Modes.................................................................................................................................19
Basic Start-up Mode ......................................................................................................................19
Advanced Start-up Mode...............................................................................................................19
Operational Modes...........................................................................................................................19
Using Basic Mode .............................................................................................................................19
Key A: Tube Mode..........................................................................................................................20
Key B: Calibration...........................................................................................................................20
Using Advanced Mode......................................................................................................................21
Key A: Tube Mode..........................................................................................................................21
Key B ..............................................................................................................................................21

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Tube Mode........................................................................................................................................26
Basic Tube Mode............................................................................................................................27
Advanced Tube Mode....................................................................................................................28
6. Using the Tiger PC Software and Downloading Data...............................................................29
PC Requirements ..............................................................................................................................29
Installation of Tiger PC Software ......................................................................................................29
Connecting a TIGER XTS to a PC .......................................................................................................29
Opening Tiger PC ..............................................................................................................................30
Help Screen.......................................................................................................................................31
The Instruments 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............................................................................................................................45
Datalog Screen...............................................................................................................................48
Health & Safety Screen..................................................................................................................50
Snapshots Screen...........................................................................................................................51
7. Calibration............................................................................................................................55
PID Calibration..................................................................................................................................55
PID Custom Calibration..................................................................................................................55
8. Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 58
Batteries............................................................................................................................................58
Battery Packs .................................................................................................................................58
Recharging Batteries......................................................................................................................58
Taking off the Rechargeable Battery Packs ...................................................................................60
Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries................................................................................61
Inlet Probe Assembly........................................................................................................................61
PTFE Filter Disc..................................................................................................................................61
Probe Seal.........................................................................................................................................62

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Cleaning your Instrument.................................................................................................................62
Water Ingress....................................................................................................................................62
Lamp Cleaning and Electrode Stack Replacement ...........................................................................62
When to Clean or Replace 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
Replacing the MiniPID Electrode Stack..........................................................................................69
9. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 71
Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................71
10.Appendix and Supporting Documents....................................................................................72
EU Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................................................72
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................72
Warranty...........................................................................................................................................73
ION Science Contact Details .............................................................................................................74

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1. Safety
Legal Notices Regarding the Safe Operation of Equipment
•Whilst every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this
manual, ION Science accepts no liability for errors or omissions in the manual, or any
consequences deriving from the use of information contained herein. It is provided “as is”
and without any representation, term, condition or warranty of any kind, either expressed
or implied.
•To the extent permitted by law, ION Science 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 in this manual.
Symbols
WARNING!
USED TO INDICATE DANGER WARNINGS WHERE THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY OR
DEATH.
Caution
Used to indicate a caution where there is a risk of damage to equipment.
Information
Important information or useful hints about usage.
Recycling
Recycle all packaging.
WEEE Regulations
Ensure that waste electrical equipment is disposed of correctly.
Warnings and Cautions and Information Notifications
The following apply to the product described in this manual.
BATTERY CHARGING: CHARGE THE TIGER XTS AND ITS LITHIUM BATTERY PACKS
IN A NON HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT ONLY.

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The instrument should be used in accordance with the safety standards and
installation instructions given in this manual, and in compliance with local safety
standards.
Responsibility for use: TIGER XTS instruments detect a large range of gases
which are potentially dangerous from both a poisoning and/or an explosive
perspective. TIGER XTS instruments have many adjustable and selectable
features allowing the instrument to be used in a variety of ways.
ION Science Ltd can accept no responsibility for the incorrect adjustment of
features that cause harm or damage to persons or property. TIGER XTS can be
used as a personal safety device. It is the user’s responsibility to respond
appropriately to an alarm situation.
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 and by ION
Science Ltd authorised service centres only. Substitution of components may
impair intrinsic safety.
Do not service the instrument live; Remove the Battery Pack before servicing.
Ingress Protection: Continuous exposure to wet weather conditions should be
limited to less than one day and harsh water spray conditions should be
avoided.
Battery Connection: Ensure all electrical connections are clean and undamaged
before connection. The TIGER XTS instrument’s ingress protection rating is
reduced to IP20 when its Battery Pack is removed so avoid changing batteries in
dusty or wet environments.
When using the Probe part numbers A-861414, A-861413 the Safety rating of the
TIGER XTS Instrument drops from II 1 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga to II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga. The
temperature performance of the unit is unaffected.

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Disposal
•The equipment does not include any toxic materials, but if it has been contaminated 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
Recycle all Packing.
WEEE REGULATIONS
Ensure that all waste electrical equipment is disposed of correctly.
Ion Science Ltd offer a take back service. Please contact us for more
information.

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2. Product Overview
GASES THAT ARE CROSS SENSITIVE TO BENZENE WILL RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT
ERRORS IN READING.
The TIGER XTS is a handheld gas detector for the rapid, accurate detection of benzene and Total
Aromatic Compounds (TACs).
Utilising the high output ION Science 10.0 eV detection system, a reading for TACs is seen
immediately on start-up. Should aromatics be detected, an ION Science Benzene Pre-filter Tube can
be easily attached to ensure fast detection and selective measurement of benzene. Benzene Pre-
filter Tubes absorb many VOC gases, but benzene will pass through.
Benzene
Various
VOC gases
Direction of gas flow
The number of gases a PID can detect directly relates to the maximum photon energy (eV) of the PID
Lamp being used. As TIGER XTS uses a 10.0 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 represents the full value of actual benzene present. Benzene concentrations are
displayed down to parts-per-billion (ppb) levels, giving you accurate, reliable data you can count on.
The TIGER XTS is capable of providing 15-minute short-term exposure limits (STELs) and 8-hour time-
weighted averages (TWAs) for total aromatic compounds (TACs). In addition, the ION Science
MiniPID 2 Sensor incorporates both humidity resistant technology and anti-contamination design for
extended operation in difficult working environments.
The TIGER XTS benzene and total aromatic compound detector can also be used in standard
operational mode without the use of a Benzene Pre-filter Tube to deliver active indications of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including benzene, at concentrations as low as 1 ppb benzene
equivalent.
The TIGER XTS has been designed and certified Intrinsically Safe.

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1Alarm LEDs / Torch
2Probe Assembly
3Display Screen
4Keypad
5Instrument Body
6Battery Pack
7Charging Contacts
8Sensor Cover
9Pump Outlet
10 USB Port (Type B)
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Upgrades
The following optional features can be purchased either during initial sale, or via remote upgrade
post-sale:
•PPB Sensitivity
•Health and Safety
•Single-log Data Logging option
•Multi-log Data Logging option
•Full Data Logging
Refer to the Features screen for details.
Tiger PC Software
The Tiger PC software enables you to fully configure the instrument, view and edit gas tables, and
view logged data, including health and safety readings.
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 standard kit is:
•TIGER XTS instrument
•Rechargeable Battery (Li-ion) - one per kit*
•Battery Charge Cradle and Mains Adaptor*
•Rugged Carry Case
•Benzene Pre-filter Tubes
•TIGER XTS Quick Start Guide
•Benzene Pre-filter Tube Opener
•Carbon Filter Assembly
•PTFE Filter Discs
•Removal Tool for MiniPID Stack
•Sample Cleaning Compound
•Lanyard
•Calibration Adaptor
•Sensor Seal –coated
•USB Cable
* Only included with the rechargeable TIGER XTS (see Battery Packs).
For details of different kits and other accessories, contact ION Science or your local distributor.

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Keypad Function Descriptions
The functionality of the Aand Bkeys varies. Prompts
on the display indicate their functionality at a given
time.
The Up and Down keys are used to adjust settings
and navigate through the menu structure.
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 settings are selected and adjusted using the soft keys. Options are
selected using the arrow keys and confirmed using the Enter key or a soft key.
A continuous press is used to scroll through options and numbers, e.g. to change the gas selection by
scrolling through the available selections until the required gas selection is displayed.

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3. Getting Started
Fitting the Inlet Probe
Ensure that the inlet probe supplied is fitted to your TIGER XTS.
Switching your TIGER XTS On
Press the Enter / On / Off key once to turn TIGER XTS On.
The lights will flash white, red, then amber, and a “beep” will sound. You should also be able to hear
the pump start operating.
The display screen will initially display the ION Science logo. It will then show the ID of 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).
Next, if the instrument is set to Zero when switched on, the screen will display the symbol.
The main running screen is then displayed:
Your instrument is now ready to use.
Switching your TIGER XTS Off
Press and hold the Enter / On / Off key for 3 seconds to turn TIGER XTS Off. A 3 second countdown
will be displayed on the screen. While this is happening, a continuous beep will sound, and the lights
will flash red.
Once the instrument is switched off, wait for a few seconds before switching on again.
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Checking the Battery Charge
Check that your TIGER XTS has sufficient charge for use. The battery icon (see Batteries) should show
at least two full segments. If not, the instrument should be charged to at least this level before use.
TIGER XTS instruments leave the factory with their Rechargeable Battery Pack
30% charged. We recommend charging the instrument for seven hours before
first use.
A non-rechargeable AA Battery Pack can also be used, but it is recommended 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 instrument is set to detect the correct gas. This is displayed on the main
running screen above the current measurement units.
If necessary, change the selected gas. This can be done using Tiger PC, or using the instrument.
TIGER XTS instruments leave ION Science Ltd pre-set to monitor gas type TAC.
Instruments are factory calibrated against isobutylene and all response factors are
equivalent to this.
Set Alarm Levels
We recommend that alarm levels are set to user specifications as soon as possible before the TIGER
XTS is first used. See Alarms for details.

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4. Understanding the Display Screen
IF AN ALARM STATE IS TRIGGERED THE USER SHOULD LEAVE THE HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENT AND ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL SAFETY
REGULATIONS.
Overview
The display screen is divided into four sections:
1. The top of the screen shows fixed LCD status icons indicating instrument status at a glance.
2. The central area displays readings in four large numbers during 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 indicators, i.e. which
particular functions are currently tied to the Aand Bkeys.
4. The area between the two soft key indicators displays the measurement units and the gas
that the instrument is currently set to detect.
The TIGER XTS instrument auto-ranges, therefore the number of decimal places
reduce as the VOC reading increases. The minimum achievable sensitivity is 0.001
ppm, the maximum is 19,999 ppm. When the maximum range is exceeded the
display will show ‘99999’.
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Status Icons
Health and Safety: This will flash in an alarm condition and (if the instrument has the
Health and Safety upgrade) when health and safety readings are being collected.
Peak Hold: This is displayed when peak hold is on.
Memory Status: Only displayed if the instrument has the Data Logging upgrade. 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.
The icon fills as data log memory is filled. It will flash when multi-logging is activated.
USB: This is displayed when the instrument is connected to a PC.
Battery Status: 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.
Sound: The top icon is displayed if all three alarm sounders are off and the volume is set
to 0%.
Otherwise, zero to three sound projection lines are displayed to indicate the volume
level (there are four sound levels; no line is displayed for the quietest).
Alarm Bell: When a 'Low alarm' is triggered, the bell symbol and one curved line on
either side of the bell symbol will flash.
When a 'High alarm' is triggered the bell symbol and two curved lines on either side of
the bell symbol will flash.
Flashlight/Torch: This is displayed when the flashlight/torch is turned on by pressing the
Aand Bkeys simultaneously.
Lock: This is displayed when the configuration of the TIGER XTS has been locked in
TigerPC. Soft key Bwill be disabled.

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5. Using the TIGER XTS
Start-up Modes
TIGER XTS can start up in either Basic start-up mode or Advanced start-up mode. When the TIGER
XTS is first switched on, the instrument will start up in Basic Start-up Mode by default. It may
subsequently be set up in Tiger PC to switch on in Advanced Start-up Mode instead, or to “ask” the
user what mode they require.
Basic Start-up Mode
For efficiency and ease of use, Basic Start-up Mode has been designed to only offer the core
functions for the detection of benzene and other TACs. When using TIGER XTS for this specific
purpose, extraneous functionality is not available. Therefore, in Basic Start-up Mode, only the
Standard Running and Tube and Calibration operational modes are available (see below).
Advanced Start-up Mode
Advanced Start-up Mode offers the full functionality of the TIGER XTS.
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 Mode.
•In Standard Running Mode, the display shows a live reading of gas concentration. This mode
will operate using 0.1 ppm sensitivity, unless the ppb sensitivity upgrade has been installed.
In Advanced Start-up Mode, you can select from multiple gases. The chosen gas name is
displayed on the screen.
•TAC Mode is used to identify the presence of TACs, including benzene. If TACs are detected,
Tube Mode is then activated to determine the specific benzene content. This two-stage
approach avoids using pre-filter tubes unnecessarily. As benzene is a TAC, if there are no
TACs present there is no benzene, and therefore no need to engage Tube Mode.
TACs are also detected in Basic Start-up Mode but TAC Mode cannot be selected from Basic
Start-up Mode.
•Tube Mode is used to determine the specific benzene content.
Using Basic Mode
The Basic Mode display offers two functions: Tube Mode, and Calibration. Each is selected using one
of the soft keys.

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Key A: Tube Mode
Tube Mode is designed to accurately measure the level of benzene gas present using the
Benzene Pre-filter Tube. The initial benzene test has a test time which varies with temperature. This
test time is required to condition the tube, which then offers a proportional output relating to the
benzene being sampled.
See Tube Mode for details of the procedure.
Important: A tube calibration must be carried out before Tube mode can be used.
The following icon will appear until a calibration is carried out: .
The Tube Mode results will be automatically logged. They can later be reviewed in the Health &
Safety screen in Tiger PC (if available).
Important: 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 a clean tube is used.
Key B: Calibration
When selected, the user is presented with two options:
PID Calibration
•Factory: You can set your instrument to operate using the factory calibrated values.
These are set by ION Science Ltd or authorised service centres.
•Custom: You can carry out a Custom Calibration with the 10.0 eV MiniPID. Custom PID
calibration should be carried out as part of regular instrument maintenance.
•Zero:This option is used to set the instrument either to the selected calibration Zero
(Absolute Mode), or to Zero against the ambient (Relative Mode):
Absolute Mode uses fixed calibration Zero (either Factory or Custom
Calibration).
Relative Mode sets the Zero level to the ambient.
Refer to Calibration for details of calibration procedures.