PhoCheck TIGER
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1. a m Jon PhoCheck TIGER Instrument User Manual V1 3 For Sales amp Service Contact geotech 2650 E 40th Ave e Denver CO 80205 Phone 303 320 4764 Fax 303 322 7242 1 800 833 7958 www geotechenv com Part Number 861265 lon Science Ltd The Way Fowlmere Cambs SG8 7UJ U K Tel 44 0 1763 208 503 Fax 44 0 1763 208 814 Advanced Gas Sensing Technologies Email info ionscience com Web www ionscience com PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd blank page Page 2 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER User Manual Static Hazards Servicing Spares amp Accessories Battery Charging Battery Replacement lon Science Ltd Qom WARNINGS Read and understand this user manual completely before operating the PhoCheck TIGER instrument Do not use abrasive or chemical detergents to clean the PhoCheck TIGER instrument as this may reduce the antistatic properties of the materials used Clean it using a damp cloth only The PhoCheck Tiger should be serviced by lon Science Ltd authorised service centres only The PhoCheck TIGER must never be serviced in a potentially explosive environment Only use genuine lon Science replacement parts Failure to do so may invalidate the PhoCheck Tiger instruments certification Never charge PhoCheck Tiger Instruments or their batteries in potentially explosive or hazardous locations Never replace Alkaline battery cells into the Alkaline battery pack hou2. 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Using your TIGER continued El HEALTH amp SAFETY readings Press the Health amp 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 m Press ENTER to start the calculation The STEL Short Term Exposure Level and TWA Time Weighted Average values are shown The 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 ll GAS SELECTION Press the Gas soft n to m 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 lf 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 A will appear The message can be cleared by pressing the ENTER key and the gas will still be selected An alternative lamp type may then be selected to match the chosen gas Should an incompatible gas lamp combination be selected the instrument will show the warning scr
3. Compound has a TVL TWA of 10 mg m Storage 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 fsqueaking ois 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 Page 36 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd TIGER Parts TIGER Main Assembly Ar escrmocmecknaEe wena 1 LA RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK 851240 1 aa aaBamterrrack fasaani faa fenar fasaa fas fewsorcover faserzs 1 he Mineo sensor weno 1 7 pesorcwwer esas 1 s wsmuewsoor eeuns 1 s sensors fean 1 3 Do meyowersm sans 2 2 Dn JrurerHousne car same 1 AV ma Dujuecaw Seaan 1 fia puos feaz 1 Du prose ADAPTOR ses 1 fis proseree feaz 1 Dao vovo res froo Front End Filter Assembly Page 37 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Te Accessories lon Science has developed an exclusive range of high quality accessories to comp
4. 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 his icon consists of a border and four segments The segments fill or empty to indicate 0 25 26 50 51 75 amp 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 Page 11 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Understanding the display screen continued Back light Light beam lines appear when the backlight is on A 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 0 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 Flash light Torch When the flashlight is illuminated the light beams appear Lock The Lock icon will appear when the configuration of the TIGER has been locked in Tiger PC Main Scree
5. 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 Mini PID 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 A5 on page 37 The centre screw may be turned with a small coin or a suitable flat bladed screwdriver Carefully lift the Mini PID Sensor A6 from the TIGER body ensuring that the two Inlet Outlet Seals 10 remain in place in the TIGER body _ Using the special tool provided locate its rongsdin the slots in the side of the 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 WARNING NEVER REFIT A DAMAGED LAMP Page 35 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Maintenance continued Lamp Cleaning The TIGER PID relies on an ultraviole
6. gas table to the instrument select amp end to Instrument from the dropdown menu shown above Page 24 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd TIGER PC Software continued 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 To download a firmware update connect TIGER to your computer as detailed above on page 19ff Ensure that your instrument is in normal Survey mode is not in an alarm condition and that no datalogging or Health amp Safety readings are being collected Check that the battery is sufficiently charged at least two bars Click on amp heck for Updates Home Help Instrument s 01409787 Summary Firmware Version of Instrument V0 3 40 Features Configuration Gas Table Version Datalog Health and Safety Time Stamp Snapshots Load a firmware Size Check For Updates 08 36 22 Health and Safety read Done Tiger Firmware Upgrade When the upgrade screen appears click on heck for updates Tiger Firmware Upgrade Available versions Current version VD0 3 40 Click Check for Updates to download updates from server Check for Updates The next screen shows the available upgrades for your instrument If a higher version than your current version is available click dDownload Do not attempt to operate your TIGER Version 0 3 41 available to dow
7. the Found New Hardware screen appears follow the prompts to install your instrument on your PC 4 Click on amp Read6 Your instrument number will appear under nstrument s if it was not there already and the Instrument Summary page will appear This page gives the current status of your TIGER If the amp napshot screen appears click d es You can delete the snapshot later if you wish see page 27 Home Help Instrument s 01410585 Serial Number 01410585 Factory Calibration Features Instrument Name PhocheckTiger Calibration Date 2009 11 11 16 40 02 Configuration Run Time 7 325 hours Gas Table Firmware Type Of Lamp Selected 10 6 Low Gain High Gain Datalog Lamp Status v Zero A D Reading 308121 444810 Health and Safety Battery Status 100 ppm A D Reading 464930 4502978 Snapshots Filter Status 1 000 ppm A D Reading 2545280 16 Dec 2009 15221 Pump Status Custom Calibration Firmware Version Calibration Date Gas Selected Datalog Used File System Remaining Low Gain High Gain Zero 4 D Reading 2009 12 16 15 23 44 lt mu 15 22 19 Health and Safety read Done The Features Screen The d eatures screen indicates which of the available updates has been added to your TIGER Should you wish to purchase additional _ fe atu res contact lon z nsi m Serial No 01406491 Science td or your When Created 17 41 2009 14 53 56 a Configuration D l st rl b u to r Gas Table Feature tom
8. 12 11 07 42 58 2 833 120 0 2009 12 11 07 42 59 2 839 115 0 2009 12 11 07 43 00 2 835 110 0 2009 12 11 07 43 01 2 835 105 0 2009 12 11 07 43 02 2 834 Da 2009 12 11 07 43 03 2 834 um 2009 12 11 07 43 04 2 822 BED 2009 12 11 07 43 05 2 801 20 0 2009 12 11 07 43 06 2 808 750 2009 12 11 07 43 07 2 808 70 0 2009 12 11 07 43 08 2 810 65 0 2009 12 11 07 43 09 2 811 60 0 2009 12 11 07 43 10 2 811 55 0 2009 12 11 07 43 11 2 811 50 0 2009 12 11 07 43 12 2 801 nu 2009 12 11 07 43 13 2 791 n 2009 12 11 07 43 14 2 800 300 2009 12 11 07 43 15 2 800 250 2009 12 11 07 43 16 2 793 200 2009 12 11 07 43 17 2 793 15 0 2009 12 11 07 43 18 2 795 10 0 2009 12 11 07 43 19 2 795 5 0 2009 12 14 07 43 20 2 791 0 0 2009 12 11 07 43 21 2 781 2009 1211 07 43 22 2 792 2009 12 11 07 43 23 2 792 2009 12 11 07 43 24 2 790 v 2009 12 11 07 43 25 2 776 zg gt 16 02 14 Health and Safety read Done Use the menu function at the top right hand corner of the window to print export or delete the data WARNING The delete function deletes all logged data from your TIGER Ensure all valuable data is exported to your PC before selecting Delete Page 26 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom TIGER PC Software continued The Health amp Safety Screen This screen displays the latest Health amp Safety readings held on your TIGER Click lenudthen dexport6to save this data to a file on your computer Th
9. N 1 concentration For two point 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 Maintenance on page 33 of this manual Startup Text Enter the text you wish to appear on the start up 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 end to Instrument box If the message dhere was a problem sending to the instrument appears click OK and return to the Home screen Repeat the procedure under onnecting your TIGER to a PC above If the amp ummary 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 Page 23 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Te TIGER PC Software continued The Gas Table Screen including setting alarm levels Connect your TIGER to your PC as described above on page 19ff Any fresh data logged readings will be down loaded as the software eads your TIGER oelect Gas Table from the menu to display the Gas Table Home Help B Instrumentis Molecul 01406491 Gas name Abbreviation Formula ae 8 4 lamp TECH Meng Summary Features gt Acetaldehyde C2H4O 44 3 299 4 86 Configuration Ac
10. Pages 7 amp 8 contain important information which should be read before you turn your TIGER on for the first time Probes Ensure that the probe supplied is fitted to your TIGER Details on how to fit and change probes is detailed in the Maintenance section on page 33 If the supplied probe is unsuitable for your application details of alternative probes can be found on page 34 Turn On Press the ON OFF ENTER key once to turn TIGER on Turn Off Press and hold the ON OFF ENTER key for three seconds to turn TIGER off NOTE If the TIGER fails to shut down press the ESCAPE key once or twice to return to the main screen then press and hold the ON OFF ENTER key again Batteries Check that your TIGER has sufficient charge for use The battery icon see Understanding the display screen page 11 should show at least two full segments Rechargeable Batteries TIGER instruments leave the factory with the rechargeable battery 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 battery section of this manual page 29 Alkaline Batteries An alkaline battery pack is also supplied with the PhoCheck TIGER For more information please see the battery section of this manual page 29 Select the gas TIGER instruments leave lon Science pre set for gas type TVOC total volatile organic compounds Instruments are factory
11. TIGER PC along with a 10 second count down ESPAN Attach the Gpan 26gas and press ENTER to start the Span 2 countdown At the end of the count down a tick v will appear indicating that the Span 2 has been accepted Press ENTER again and the calibration is complete Probes The probe supplied with your TIGER is an 60 mm length of PTFE tubing square cut at both ends Should the probe become cantaminated or damaged replacement probes may be obtained from your distributor or from lon Science Ltd Only PTFE probes should be used and lon Science can supply alternative lengths if required To remove the probe slacken off the Probe n Adaptor at the front end of the Filter Clamp and slide the probe out zs The replacement probe should be gently slid in ensuring that the instrument end is pushed firmly past the amp D ring seal Tighten the Probe Adaptor to grip the probe without using undue force Filter The filter 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 dlirty when viewed through the transparent upper surface of the Filter Clamp Filter changing should be conducted in a suitably clean environment with clean hands and equipment to avoid contamination of the new filter To change the filter unscrew the Filter Housing Cap item 1 of the ront End Filter Assembly on page 37 lift off the Filter Clamp and O ring a
12. 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 gasG response factor e urn the TIGER on by pressing the On Off Enter key once e Press the information icon 1 see page 16 and check the correct gas alarm levels and flow rate are selected e Change the gas if necessary as instructed under Gas Selection on page 15 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 page 16 for details of how to set alarm levels TIGER PC The full functionality of your TIGER can only be realised 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 on page 17 of this manual Page 9 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Understanding the Keypad General description The keypad comprises two soft keys A and B ip and Gowndarrow keys an escape key and an n off button which also serves also as an enter key 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
13. ce 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 d actory calibration is set by lon Science 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 page 23 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 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 supplied with your TIGER on hand before starting the procedure Alternatively a known clean air supply may be used as the G erodgas Please ensure you are familiar with the entire calibration procedure before attempting to calibrate your TIGER No
14. ce com Web www ism d de Page 7 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Introduction to PhoCheck 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 amp Safety mode is used to check for conformity of short term exposure levels STEL or time weighted averages TWA that are specific for particular 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 instrument6 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 the PhoCheck the TIGER also has an intuitive graphical interface allowing easy access to instrument s
15. 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 LicenseeG 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 Liability 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 damage
16. e C RN next readings will overwrite the data on TD rer ls o your TIGER i Snapshots A snapshot records the settings and calibration data on your Tiger at any po particular point in time The Snapshots screen displays a list of cane anas all those stored on your PC on Tane Firmware Datalog Health and Safety Click WMeletedto remove a selected Emm snapshot To restore the stored settings to your TIGER first ensure that your instrument is fully booted and connected to your PC as detailed on page 19 Ensure that your instrument is in normal Survey mode sss is not in an alarm condition and that no datalogging or Health amp Safety readings are being collected Click 1estore against the relevant snapshot Be aware that this process will replace all setup and calibration files On the restore screen click es When complete click amp lose 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 Page 27 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd a m TIGER PC Software continued Software Disclaimers Termination of Software Licence This License is effective until te
17. e Ion Science Tiger Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing lon Science Tiger on your computer The application may be launched by selecting the ons installed ic You can now connect your device to this computer If your device with instructions please read them first To continue click Next Driver Name Status Click Finish to exit Setup v Seager usbbulk USB Ready to use v Launch Tiger Application Finally Exit the lon Science screen The Tiger icon should appear on your desktop Page 18 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m TIGER PC Software continued Connecting TIGER to a PC 1 Double click the TIGER icon on your desktop and open TIGER PC The Home page should appear Help Instrument s PhoCheck Tiger Manufactured by lon Science Ltd The Vvay Cambridgeshire LK S698 ZLA t44 0 1763 208505 15 11 45 Ping Done 2 Click on dnstrument s 6 If your TIGER has previously been connected to your PC your instrument 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 15 22 19 PipeFlush Page 19 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd a m TIGER PC Software continued 3 Switch TIGER on and when fully booted up connect to a USB socket on your PC using the USB cable supplied If
18. e Status Firmware Data Logging OK Datalog Health amp Safety OK ealth and Safe Sensitivity OK Some updates may be ene te available on the website www ionscience com Update Once the transaction is complete and confirmed click on Update to add the relevant features to your TIGER 11 23 26 ConfigwWrite Done Page 20 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd a m TIGER PC Software continued The Configuration Screen Use this screen to configure your TIGER Tiger Home Help Instrumentis 01409787 S Multilog E Health amp Safety Health and Safety Snapshots Units 11 Dec 2009 160214 m 0 0 Lock 0O Clock Lam 24hr 12hr 07 42 37 __ 11 December 2000 w t 3 2 108 117 Oo 9 i19 Jos a c gf o Vibrate TWA STEL EH40 OSHA NIOSH Send to Instrument 16 02 14 Health and Safety read Done Backlight Choose from ermanently Off Permanently On n in low ambient Light or Mn 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 parts per billion ppb or
19. e battery holder e Replace the exhausted batteries f Check all batteries have the correct polarity before replacing the holder g Replace the pack as described above WARNING Fitting batteries or connecting the clip with the wrong polarity may result in damage to the instrument WARNING Non rechargeable batteries MUST NOT be replaced in the field Batteries should be loaded into the battery clip in a safe environment only Only the assembled battery pack may be changed in the field NB When loading batteries check for correct battery polarity before connecting them Page 31 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom 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 Diagnostics Pump failure Pump blocked or pump failure The flow of gas through the instrument has fallen below 100 JR cc minute Check the probe and filter for signs of blockage Water or dirt in the probe a bent probe dirty filter on the inlet or blockage of the exhaust finger over hole on the back can all cause low flow f the blockage can be removed press Escape to clear the alarm If the fault persists send the instrument to your distributor for service Battery dead Battery low or battery failure The Tiger will shut down when the battery level falls below Cz 2 Recharge the ba
20. een 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 e 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 ESCAPE to return to the main screen OPTIONS Press the Options soft key to give access to various I df adjustable features selected with the UP and DOWN keys Press ENTER to confirm selection FA BACKLIGHT Four options are presented Permanently Off ermanently On n in low ambient light and dimed Set the time in TIGER PC see page 21 Select the preferred option with the UP and DOWN keys and confirm with ENTER SOUND The sound options are presented as set up in Tiger PC Use the DOWN arrow to select either keypad beep 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 arrows 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
21. etector Having made your selection press Esc If the relative zero has been selected TIGER will zero itself before returning to the main screen Fi ZONES Press the Zone soft key to display the currently selected Zone NM The TIGERG 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 Up and Down keys to select alternative zones E DATA LOGGING Press the Single Data log soft key to take a single data log reading The single data log symbol appears with a tick EN 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 LOGGING 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 set up 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 Page 14 of 42 v1
22. etic Acid C2H402 60 2 599 36 15 Gas Table Acetic Anhydride C4H603 102 2 4 Firmware f f e Acetone C3H60 58 1 399 0 72 Datalog Health and Safety Acetonitrile CH3CN 41 100 Snapshots Acetylene C2H2 26 2 Acrolein C3H4O 56 3 4 Acrylic Acid C3H402 72 2 Acrylonitrile C3H3N 53 1 2 0 Allyl alcohol C3H6O 58 1 7 Allyl chloride C3HBCI 77 4 5 Ammonia NH3 17 8 5 Amyl acetate n C7H1402 130 Amyl alcohol C5H120 88 Aniline C6H7N 93 Anisole C7H8O 108 Arsine AsH3 78 olejojoj loje o Asphalt petrole Asphalt fumes 150 Benzaldehyde C7H60 106 Cas CETERI n 11 23 26 Configwrite Done You are now able to modify this table and then download it to your instrument Meny Dec E Yn Open If you wish to add new gases to the table select the d enu tab and Save As from the drop down menu select Allow Insert Delete Export Print Send to Instrument This will add an additional line at the bottom of the Gas table which allows the user to add new gas types as below Allow Insert Deletre Mylene mixed is CeH1 kulane m C8H1D xylene a C8H1B Mylene p CBH4D Avlidine all CBHI 1M 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 you wish to change Always save modified gas tables under a different file name keeping the original complete To send the
23. ettings Two soft keys can be configured to suit the user amp 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 that not only boasts an impressive running time and short charge time but also allows battery packs to be replaced in potentially hazardous environments Field replaceable alkaline battery packs are also available for when power to charge 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 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 Page 8 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m Getting started Thank you for choosing TIGER from lon Science Limited 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
24. lack rubber Boot from the TIGER during charging During charging the charger will display an orange light A green light indicates that charging is complete Discharged INI Fully Charged The battery icon on the TIGER will display the level of charge NOTE Only use the charger supplied with your TIGER to charge your instrument Page 29 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd fe Replacement of rechargeable battery pack Batteries continued To replace the battery pack proceed as follows a Ensure TIGER is switched Off b Remove the black rubber Boot 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 battery pack away from the body of the instrument coincidently sliding it slightly backwards d Reverse the procedure to install the replacement pack ensuring that the Boot is a snug fit around the front of the instrument and the lights are not obscured e Charge TIGER for seven hours before use Page 30 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Batteries continued Replacement of Non rechargeable batteries a Ensure TIGER is switched Off b Remove the pack as in b and c above c 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 th
25. ld like to select a different folder click Browse Which additional tasks should be performed f E lon Science Browse 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 reagy to install screen below click dnstall ie Setup lon Science Tiger On the install screen below Click K6 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 Installing Destination location Please wait while Setup installs lon Science Tiger on your computer C MlonScience Start Menu folder 5m lon Science Extracting files Additional tasks Additional icons Create a desktop icon Ss SS 1 Please click OK to run the T1 Phocheck Drivers Wizard required before attaching a T1 Phocheck Cancel Click Nextdon the Device Driver screen I h L h s ti d DER ever d inish on the installation wizar This wizard helps you install the software drivers that some computers devices need in order to work Device Driver Installation Wizard Completing the Device Driver and drinish on the oetup Wizard Installation Wizard The drivers were successfully installed on this computer E Set up lon Science Tiger Completing th
26. liment the PhoCheck TIGER Please see a selection of these below A 830206 Decontamination Bag 10 Off LA4SB600 Series 4 Lamp PPB packed LA4SM600 Series 4 Lamp PPM packed Contact lon Science or your local Distributor for more information Page 38 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Service Options lon Science Ltd is pleased to offer a number of service options on your PhoCheck TIGER product range that allow you to choose the instrument cover that best suits your needs At lon Science we recommend that all of our gas detection instruments be returned for service and factory calibration once every 12 months Contact lon Science or your local distributor for service options in your area Find your local distributor by visiting www ionscience com Page 39 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Technical Specifications Response time Accuracy Linearity Battery Data log Alarm visual Alarm audible Flow Rate Temperature Dimensions Weight Materials 1 ppb 10 000 ppm T90 lt 2 second 5 displayed reading one digit 5 displayed reading one digit Lithium ion 30 hours Alkaline Duracell Procell MN1500 12 hours Including date time 120 000 Flashing Red amp Amber LED 95 dBA 30 cm 220 ml min Operating 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Storage 25 to 60 C 13 to 140 F Certified to 15 to 60 C 5 to 140 F Instrumen
27. milligrammes per cubic metre mg m Soft Menu The various functions may be allocated to the soft buttons in any order of preference by dragging and dropping the icons Page 21 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom TIGER PC Software continued Lock The TIGER may be locked in any configuration to avoid unauthorised changes by the operator A tick in the box locks the instrument 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 Clock Select 24 or 12 hour format using the radio 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 synchronise 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 Datalog Use this area to set the interval between readings The minimum time 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 o
28. n 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 Page 12 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m Understanding the display screen continued 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 labelled ptional will only appear if your TIGER has that functionality These icons can be reorganised using the TIGER PC software E Health amp Safety S s Options fj Gas E Datalog Button A b Button B 1 Information z Sleep E Zone s zero Zeroing Gas selection Peak hold Options e Average Health amp safety optional E Data log optional Multiple data logging optional Page 13 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m Using your TIGER Instrument functionality is broken into two parts Application and Setup Application settings are initially selected via the soft keys Setup functions like backlight sound calibration and alarm setting are adjusted within the Adjust soft key setting 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 On Off Enter key once Start up screen 1 appears showing the TIGER logo Start up screen 2 contains
29. nce Calibration Probes Filter PID Sensor Lamp replacement amp cleaning TIGER Parts Accessories Service Options Technical Specification Manual History Page 6 of 42 28 29 31 30 31 32 33 36 33 34 lon Science Ltd PhoCheck TIGER 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 userG responsibility to respond appropriately to an alarm situation ICAUTION It is essential that the PhoCheck TIGER is always used with a supplied PTFE 0 5 micron filter 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 PhoCheck TIGER has been manufactured in compliance with 1809001 2000 which ensure
30. nd lift the filter from the TIGER Body by its dab Carefully place a new filter into the TIGER Body ensuring that the cross on the tab is facing upwards Under no circumstances should a soiled filter be turned over and re used Replace the Filter Clamp ensuring the locating lugs are correctly positioned in the cut outs in the Tiger Body and that the O ring is correctly seated Replace the Filter Housing Cap Do not over tighten Page 34 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Maintenance continued 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 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
31. nload during t he up da te process Click Download to download The firmware on your TIGER will be updated and the new version will be shown on the Firmware screen Page 25 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom TIGER PC Software continued Downloading data logged readings Connect your TIGER to your PC as described above on page 19ff Any fresh data logged readings will be downloaded as the software geads your TIGER Go to the datalog screen and a list of the datalog sessions is D Pun t d 01406491 presen e Summary Featurgs SessionNo Zone Start Date Gas Configuration D 003 18 12 2009 11 39 38 Isobutylenes Gas Table Expand the datalog folder and E select the session of interest Session 0 Health and Safety Snapshots Details of the data collected during that session are presented in numerical and graphical form Home Help Instrument s 01409787 Session No Upper Alarm 100 ppm Summary Zone 003 Lower Alarm 50 ppm Features Logging Started 2009 12 11 07 42 51 Configuration Interval 1 Gas Table Date Time Isobutylene i a Firmware ppm a Datalog 2009412411 07 42 51 2 849 Session 0 2009 12 11 07 42 52 2 849 lone Health and Safety 150 0 c 2009 12 11 07 42 53 2 849 See 41 Dec 2009 160214 2009 12 11 07 42 54 2 845 1400 2009 12 11 07 42 55 2 839 1350 2009 12 11 07 42 56 2 835 130 0 2009 12 11 07 42 57 2 833 125 0 2009
32. nly operate for datalog intervals of 2 minutes or greater Log full If you select 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 amp ibrate symbol TWA STEL Select the appropriate regulatory code to which you are working Page 22 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd a m TIGER PC Software continued Calibration Use this area to define your Custom Calibration parameters First connect TIGER to your PC as detailed above under amp onnecting your TIGER to a PCO If no gas is shown in the drop down box browse your system to find the gas table ns for your instrument Go to the location Calibration where the TIGER PC software files are Y saved Follow the path lonScience Tiger software instruments m moo B serial no gastable ELT uam Select the appropriate instrument number and open the gas table Select the calibration gas using the drop down box 50 4g 25 xc Bo mbar RH TEMP FRES FLO TIGER PC offers a two point calibration zero span 1 or three point zero span 1 span 2 calibration Enter the SPA
33. odule Barometric pressure ej optional upgrade module Relative humidity a optional upgrade module Battery type and status Fifth Screen STEL TWA Serial number of instrument Firmware version Bootloader version Page 16 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m 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 Plug the memory stick into a USB socket on your computer On the TigerPC screen below select nstall TigerPC and click OK TigerPC V7 G x On the lon Science screen below select nstall m This disk ar device contains more than one tupe of Tiger Softwareo content What da you want Windows to do Adobe Flash Player 10 DER File View Control Help Install TigerPC using the program provided on the device 2 Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard A Print the pictures using Photo Printing Wizard TT View a slideshow of the Images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Organize and E dit using Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 0 3 Open folder to view files wv Thank you Install Tiger Et a TM Software Thank you for purchasing your Ion Science instrument We trust that it will exceed your gas detection requirements Other Products Register Y
34. 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 Page 15 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Using your TIGER continued Factory Calibration Not for operator use Return to lon Science Ltd or your distributor for calibration see also page 33 i Custom Calibration see under Maintenance on page 33 Ey ALARMS Upper An and Lower iat 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 1 INFORMATION Pressing the Information soft key allows access to a number of other information screens Use the DOWN key to scroll through the screens Press ESCAPE to return to the main screen First Screen Gas selected i Upper alarm matt Lower alarm iat Pump flow 2 Second screen Lamp selected im Date of Factory calibration Fal Date of Custom calibration ER Date and time E Third Screen SPAN 1 ESPAN 1 gas concentration set in TIGER PC SPAN 2 ESPAN gas concentration set in TIGER PC PID detector A D reading i Fourth Screen Temperature ndi optional upgrade m
35. our Instrument Service and Support About Ion Science Contact Us EXIT j Advanced Gas Sensing Technologi On the Welcome screen below click vanced bas Sensing Technologies www ionscience com Nextdto proceed ie Setup lon Science Tiger wes On the select destination location screen below Sode d click dNext to create an don Science folder on This will install lon Science Tiger on your computer yo u r C d rive It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup 15 Setup lon Science Tiger Select Destination Location Where should lon Science Tiger be installed LJ Setup will install lon Science Tiger into the following folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder click Browse Ag Browse At least 10 2 MB of free disk space is required Page 17 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd TIGER PC Software continued On the set up screen below click dNext to create an don Science start up folder Scere ONEENS aer a On the additional tasks screen below tick the Ip Sala Stak MMU Fols box and click dlext to create a desktop icon Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts a ie Setup lon Science Tiger Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder Select Additional Tasks To continue click Next If you wou
36. 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 Position Technical Director Signature Date 20th January 2010 Based on ambient temperature of 20 c Page 4 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Contents Page Wamings 3 Declaration of Conformity 4 Contents 5 6 otatements 7 Hesponsibility for use 7 Caution 7 Quality Assurance 7 Disposal l 7 Calibration Facility 7 lon Science Contact Details 7 Introduction to PhoCheck TIGER 8 Getting Started 9 Understanding the Keypad 10 Understanding the Display Screen 11 13 Status Icons 11 12 Main Screen area 12 Soft Key areas 13 Using your TIGER 14 16 On 14 Off 14 Sleep 14 Zeroing 14 Zones 14 Data logging 14 Multiple data logging 14 Health and Safety readings 15 Gas selection 15 Peak hold 15 Average 15 Options 15 Backlight 15 Sound 15 Calibration 15 Alarms 16 Information 16 Page 5 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER Contents continued TIGER PC Software PC Requirements Installation of TIGER PC Software Connecting TIGER to a PC The Features Screen The Configuration Screen The Gas Table Screen The Firmware Screen Downloading data logged readings Health and Safety screen Snapshots Software disclaimers Batteries Replacement of rechargeable battery pack Replacement of non rechargeable batteries Diagnostics Maintena
37. rminated 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 amp manual are provided fas 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 Licensee 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
38. rolling Keypad function descriptions Uv Soft keys A amp B rely on graphical prompts on the A display to indicate their functionality NOTE Pressing both soft keys together switches the torch on and off Up amp 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 Page 10 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom 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 4 digits and decimal place will display 0 001 ppm to 9 999 ppm Two soft key areas have been set aside as soft key indicators The area between the soft key indicators displays the measurement units Status icons zu Left is the default F display with no functions active Right is the display with all functions active Health amp Safety 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
39. s The above limitation will apply where allowed under local laws Governing Law The laws of the United Kingdom govern this Agreement Page 28 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Note lon Science recommends keeping your PhoCheck TIGER on charge at all times when not in use as batteries can loose power over time Batteries WARNING For reasons of Intrinsic Safety batteries MUST NOT be charged or replaced within potentially flammable areas Ensure you are in a SAFE area before carrying out any type of maintenance on your PhoCheck Tiger instrument Non rechargeable battery types to be used For Intrinsic Safety of T4 rating and reduced risk of explosion only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries must be used DO NOT mix old and or used batteries nor batteries from different manufacturers Rechargeable battery instruments 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 charging cradle to the mains and switch on A red light will indicate that the charger is ready Place the TIGER in the charging cradle such that the contacts on the TIGER are aligned with those in the cradle There is no need to remove the b
40. s that the equipment supplied to our customers has been designed and assembled reproducibly from traceable components and leaves lon Science 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 recommends annual return of all instruments for yearly service and calibration lon Science Contact Details UK Head Office USA Office German Office lon Science Ltd lon Science Americas LLC lon Science Messtechnik The Way 35 Crossroad GMBH Fowlmere Waterbury Laubach 30 Cambridge VT 05676 Metmann Neandertal SG8 7UJ USA 40822 UK GERMANY Tel 41 802 244 5153 Tel 44 0 1763 207206 Fax 1 802 244 8942 Tel 49 2104 14480 Fax 44 0 1763 208814 Email info ionscience Fax 49 2104 144825 Email info ionscience com americas com Email info ism d de Web www ionscience com Web www ionscien
41. sing while in a potentially explosive or hazardous location Only fit Duracell MN1500 Alkaline batteries within the Alkaline battery pack Never recharge Alkaline batteries Page 3 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Qom Declaration of conformit Manufacturer lon Science Ltd The Way Fowlmere Cambridge England SG8 7UJ Product PhoCheck TIGER Product description Intrinsically safe photo ionisation gas detector for detecting volatile organic compounds Directive 94 9 EC ATEX Identification ATEX Ga Ex ia IIC T4 Tamb 15c to 60c ETL and cETL pending Notified body Intertek Standards EN61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Group 1 Class B equipment emissions section only EN61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Industrial location immunity immunity section only EN50270 2006 Electromagnetic compatibility Electrical apparatus for the detection and measurement of combustible gases toxic gases or oxygen Immunity Type 2 industrial environments CFR 47 2008 Class A Code of Federal Regulations 15 Subpart B Radio Frequency Devices Unintentional Radiators Other Standards EN ISO 9001 2008 Quality Management System Requirements EN 13980 2002 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Application of Quality Systems On behalf of lon Science Ltd declare that on the date this
42. t 340 x 90 x 60 mm Instrument 0 720 kg 1 6 Ib Instrument Anti static PC ABS Polycarbonate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Rubber Boot Anti static TPE Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomeric assuming consistent ambient conditions Page 40 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Manual Histor Amendment Issue Date Instrument PC Firmware Software Phocheck First issue 15 Jan 2010 Version Version TIGER issue 1 0 0 3 40 1 0 0 18 Page 41 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd Page 42 of 42 v1 3
43. t 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 above Inspection of the lamp may reveal a layer of contamination on the detection window that presents itself as a lue 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 cleaning kit supplied USE of PID lamp cleaning kit A 31063 The vial 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 Hazard identification e May cause irritation of respiratory tract and eyes Handling e Do not 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 The
44. te 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 Press the Options soft key on your TIGER to access the adjustable features w UE Then use the UP or DOWN key to select calibration Press ENTER to confirm selection i Select Custom Calibration and press Enter to confirm On confirming the selection the user is presented with a 10 second count down Remove both caps from the carbon filter and attach to the probe of your TIGER Press ENTER to start the erodcountdown At the end of the count down a tick v will appear indicating that the Zero has been accepted Disconnect the carbon canister and replace the cap ends The useful life of the carbon canister will be shortened if the canister is open to atmosphere for prolonged periods Page 33 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 m Maintenance continued Press ENTER again and the gas and concentration for Span 1 previously set up in TIGER PC are displayed along with a 10 second count down ESP N1 Attach the amp pan 16gas and press ENTER to start the Span 1 countdown At the end of the count down a tick v will appear indicating that the opan 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
45. ttery as instructed on page 29 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 f 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 Maintenance page 35 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 larm6 on the TIGER PC configuration screen Press the Escape key to continue but the TIGER will no longer continue to log data Select ecycle in TIGER PC and the TIGER will overwrite the oldest data and no alarm will be raised System error Total system failure The instrumentG firmware is corrupted In the unlikely event of this message appearing contact lon Science or your nearest authorised service centre t os 212 Page 32 of 42 v1 3 PhoCheck TIGER lon Science Ltd 8 cm Maintenance Calibration lon Science 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 Scien
46. variable text sent from the TIGER PC configuration screen The lower half of the screen contains the instrument serial number and firmware version The third screen shows TIGER checking that the lamp has truck When KOappears the working screen will follow If the lamp fails to strike turn TIGER off wait for 30 seconds and try again If the problem persists change the lamp or contact lon Science Ltd or your distributor OFF To switch the TIGER off press and hold the On Off Enter key A three 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 three 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 screen Press 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 m ZEROING Pressing the Zero soft key presents two zero options amp 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 d
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