ION Tiger Select User manual

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Tiger Select
Instrument User Manual V3.0

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Contents
Statements ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Responsibility for Use..................................................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT................................................................................................................................................... 5
Quality Assurance...........................................................................................................................................5
Disposal ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Calibration Facility...........................................................................................................................................5
Legal Notice....................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Lamp output...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Filter tubes ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Safety Advice –Tube disposal ....................................................................................................................... 7
Getting started.................................................................................................................................................. 8
The Manual..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Inlet Nozzles ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Turn On...........................................................................................................................................................8
Turn Off...........................................................................................................................................................8
Batteries..........................................................................................................................................................8
Rechargeable Batteries .................................................................................................................................. 8
Alkaline Batteries............................................................................................................................................ 8
Select the Gas ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Set Alarm Levels............................................................................................................................................. 8
TIGER PC....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Understanding the keypad .............................................................................................................................. 9
General Description........................................................................................................................................ 9
Keypad Function Descriptions........................................................................................................................ 9
Understanding the display screen................................................................................................................ 10
Screen Display..............................................................................................................................................10
Status icon....................................................................................................................................................10
Understanding the display screen................................................................................................................ 11
Backlight........................................................................................................................................................11
Sound............................................................................................................................................................11
Alarm Bell......................................................................................................................................................11
Flashlight / Torch .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Lock...............................................................................................................................................................11
Main Screen Area........................................................................................................................................11
Start up............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Basic Mode start up ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Button A: .......................................................................................................................................................12
Tube mode....................................................................................................................................................12
Button B: .......................................................................................................................................................12
Advanced mode start up ............................................................................................................................... 13
Button A: .......................................................................................................................................................13
Tube mode....................................................................................................................................................13
Button B ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Calibration.....................................................................................................................................................13
TAC .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Data Logging................................................................................................................................................. 14
Gas selection................................................................................................................................................14
Average......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Peak Hold .....................................................................................................................................................14
Zones ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Health & Safety*............................................................................................................................................15
Options..........................................................................................................................................................15
Alarms...........................................................................................................................................................16
Info screen icons........................................................................................................................................... 16
Calibration....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Tube Calibration (Basic and Advanced mode).............................................................................................18
Frequency of calibration ............................................................................................................................... 18
Demand and flow regulators......................................................................................................................... 18
Tube calibration routine ................................................................................................................................ 19

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Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................19
Preparing the pre-filter tube.......................................................................................................................... 20
Fitting the pre-filter tube................................................................................................................................20
PID custom calibration routine......................................................................................................................21
TAC mode routine .......................................................................................................................................... 22
Select / Tube mode routine ........................................................................................................................... 23
Tube Mode measurement routine................................................................................................................. 23
Advanced: Tube Mode..................................................................................................................................23
H&S function (STEL calculation) .................................................................................................................. 23
Tube Mode Procedure..................................................................................................................................24
Tiger PC software........................................................................................................................................... 25
PC Requirements.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Installation of TIGER PC Software ...............................................................................................................25
Connecting TIGER to a PC...........................................................................................................................26
Backlight........................................................................................................................................................29
Sound............................................................................................................................................................29
Units.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Sleep............................................................................................................................................................. 29
Zeroing.......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Zero at switch on...........................................................................................................................................30
Fixed zero .....................................................................................................................................................30
Zero tracking................................................................................................................................................. 30
Clock............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Lamp............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Soft Menu......................................................................................................................................................30
Data log.........................................................................................................................................................30
Log Full ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
Zones............................................................................................................................................................31
Vibrate........................................................................................................................................................... 31
TWA STEL.................................................................................................................................................... 31
Calibration.....................................................................................................................................................31
Startup Text ..................................................................................................................................................31
The Gas Table Screen (including setting alarm levels)................................................................................32
The Firmware Screen ...................................................................................................................................33
Downloading Data Logged Readings...........................................................................................................35
The Health Safety Screen.............................................................................................................................36
The Snapshots Screen .................................................................................................................................36
Software Disclaimers....................................................................................................................................37
Batteries .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
Recharging Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 38
Replacement / Exchange of Battery Packs..................................................................................................39
Replacement of Non-rechargeable Batteries in Battery Pack......................................................................40
Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................42
Inlet Probe assembly .................................................................................................................................... 42
PTFE Filter Disc............................................................................................................................................ 42
PID Sensor/Lamp Replacement and Cleaning.............................................................................................43
Lamp Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................. 44
PID sensor access and batteries..................................................................................................................45
Parts list........................................................................................................................................................... 46
Instrument warranty and service.................................................................................................................. 46
Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................46
Service ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Contact details................................................................................................................................................ 47
Technical specification.................................................................................................................................. 48
Manual log....................................................................................................................................................... 49

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Statements
Responsibility for Use
TIGER Select instruments detect a large range of gases which are potentially dangerous from both a
poisoning and/or an explosive perspective. TIGER Select instruments have many adjustable and selectable
features allowing the detector 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 Select
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. Ion Science Ltd
recommends that personnel responsible for equipment use a regime of regular checks prior to use 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 TIGER Select 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. These 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
TIGER Select has been manufactured in compliance with ISO9001:2008, which ensures that the equipment
supplied to our customers has been designed and assembled reproducibly, from traceable components, and
leaves Ion Science Ltd calibrated to stated standards.
Disposal
Dispose of TIGER Select, 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. Ion Science Ltd offers a take back service. Please contact us for more information.
The TIGER Select field case material is recyclable polypropylene.
Calibration Facility
Ion Science Ltd offers a calibration service including the issue of certification confirming calibration with
equipment traceable to national standards. A TIGER Select calibration kit is available from your distributor or
service centre or at www.ionscience.com. Ion 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, Ion Science
Ltd accepts no liability for errors or omissions, 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 express or implied. To the extent permitted by law, Ion 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.

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Introduction
Benzene gas is a carcinogen often associated with petrochemical processing but it is also used as a solvent
in the production of drugs, plastics, synthetic rubbers and dyes. Photo ionization detectors (PID) readily detect
a wide range of VOC gases of which includes benzene.
Gases that are cross sensitive to benzene will result in significant errors in reading which are unacceptable
when occupational exposure levels are set around 1ppm.
The Tiger Select has been developed to give an accurate and repeatable measurement of benzene gas
specifically to sub ppm levels.
The Tiger Select has two methods of operation; standard TAC operation which identifies the presence of Total
Aromatic Compounds (which include benzene), and Tube operation which then identifies the specific benzene
content. This two stage approach avoids using filter tube unnecessarily; if there are no TAC gases present
there is also no benzene.
The Tiger Select uses a 10.0 eV light source so many
of the gases associated with benzene are ignored.
The remaining gases associated with benzene are
removed within a benzene pre-filter tube.
Note: n-butane, n-pentane, ethylene, propylene,
ethanol and ethyl acetate are not shown on this
illustration, however they are also beyond the detection
range of the 10.0 eV lamp so are not detected.

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Lamp output
The number of gases a PID can detectable directly relates to the maximum photon energy (units eV) of the
PID lamp being used. The higher the photon energy the more gases can be detected
Important
Always recalibrate the Tiger Select after servicing, particularly if the lamp or electrode stack is cleaned or
replaced.
Filter tubes
Benzene Pre filter tubes absorb many VOC gases however the benzene content passes through. The gas
sample must be drawn through the tube to condition it before the absorption level becomes stable. Please
see the leaflet supplied with the pack of tubes for maximum absorption levels.
Important
During the benzene measurement, the Yellow/Orange indicating layer turns brown or green in the presence
of other aromatic hydrocarbons and/or benzene hydrocarbons. If this colouring is longer than the ¾ marking,
the filter capacity of the tube is not sufficient anymore and the benzene display may not be accurate.
Safety Advice –Tube disposal
Dispose of tubes according to local regulations. Do not draw humid air for extended periods, or any liquid
water, through the tubes as corrosive liquids could be created which will damage the instrument. “
¾marking
Tube holder
10.6 eV lamp window
Additional 10.0 eV lamp window mounted in the electrode stack
Benzene
Various VOC
gases
Direction of gas flow

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Getting started
Thank you for choosing TIGER Select from Ion Science Ltd. We hope that your Tiger Select will give you
many years of active and trouble-free service.
The Manual
This manual describes the function and operation of the TIGER Select instrument. Ion Science Ltd
recommend that you familiarise yourself with this manual before using your Tiger Select. The ‘Statements’
and ‘Introduction to Tiger Select sections contain important information, which should be read before you
turn your Tiger Select on for the first time.
Inlet Nozzles
Ensure that the inlet nozzle supplied is fitted to your Tiger Select. 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 Select on.
Turn Off
Press and hold the Enter / On/Off key for 3 seconds, indicated by a 3 second countdown, to turn
Tiger Select off. (Note: If the Tiger Select 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 Select has sufficient charge for use. The battery icon (see ‘Understanding the display
screen’) should show at least two full segments.
Rechargeable Batteries
Tiger Select 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.
Alkaline Batteries
An alkaline AA battery pack (A3) can also be used with the Tiger Select. For more information please see
the ‘Batteries’ section of this manual.
Select the Gas
Tiger Select instruments leave Ion Science Ltd pre-set for gas type TAC. 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 response factor.
Switch the Tiger Select on by pressing the Enter / On/Off key once.
Press the Information icon (see ‘Using your Tiger Select) and check the correct gas alarms are
selected.
Change the gas (if necessary) as instructed under Gas Selection in the ‘Using your Tiger Select section.
Set Alarm Levels
We recommend that alarm levels are set to user specifications as soon as possible before the Tiger Select is
used for the first time. Please see the ‘Using your Tiger Select section of the manual for details of how to set
alarm levels.
TIGER PC. The full functionality of your Tiger Select can only be realised through the TIGER PC software.
Ion Science Ltd recommend that you load the software supplied with your instrument and set up your Tiger
Select according to the instructions in the ‘TIGER PC Software’ section of this manual.

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Understanding the keypad
General Description
The keypad comprises two soft keys (Aand 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, or relevant soft 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
Soft keys Aand Brely on graphical prompts on the
display to indicate their functionality.
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.

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Understanding the display screen
Screen Display
The display is divided into four sections:
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. The Tiger 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 range is 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.
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.
The memory icon will flash whilst multi-logging is activated.
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 available capacity. When discharging, the border of the final segment will flash for
one minute before the instrument shuts down. When charging, the segments will
successively fill until all four segments are highlighted, indicating full charging.