Ion Science Tiger Select User Manual
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Tiger Select
Instrument User Manual V2.5
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Contents
About this manual ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Statements ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Responsibility of Use ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Legal notice .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Caution ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Quality Assurance .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Calibration Facility .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Lamp output ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Filter tubes ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Start up ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
TAC mode .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Soft keys available within TAC mode ........................................................................................................... 10
Single log ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Multi log ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
TAC .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Tube mode ................................................................................................................................................... 10
H&S function (STEL calculation) .................................................................................................................. 11
Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Calibration type ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Frequency of calibration ............................................................................................................................... 12
Demand and flow regulators ........................................................................................................................ 12
Calibration routine ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Calibration ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
PID sensor access and batteries ................................................................................................................. 17
Parts list .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Probe assembly ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Contact details ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Manual log ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
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About this manual
This manual describes the function and operation of the Tiger Select instrument. It is a supplement to the
standard Tiger user manual (part number: 861265)
Please read and understand both manuals completely before operating the Tiger Select instrument.
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Statements
Responsibility of Use
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
recommends that personnel responsible for equipment use institute a regime of regular checks to ensure it
performs within calibration limits, and that a record be maintained which logs calibration check data. The
equipment should be used in accordance with this manual, and in compliance with local safety standards.
Legal notice
Whilst every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual, Ion Science
accepts no liability for errors or omissions, 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 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.
Caution
It is essential that the Tiger Select 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
Tiger Select has been manufactured in compliance with ISO9001:2000, which ensures that the equipment
supplied to our customers has been designed and assembled reproducibly, from traceable components, and
leaves Ion Science 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 recommends annual return of all instruments for
yearly service and calibration.
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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 modes of operation; TAC mode which identifies the presence of Total Aromatic
Compounds (which include Benzene), and Select mode 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
filtered using a Benzene pre-filter tube.
Note: n-Butane, n-Pentane, Ethylene, Propylene,
Alcohol and 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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