ION Science Tiger XT is a portable pumped photoionisation detector (PID) for rapid field detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It is intended for survey, screening and exposure-monitoring workflows where the target compound, lamp option and calibration approach must be selected for the application.
Key Features
- PID technology for portable VOC measurement.
- Integrated pump for active sampling through the probe.
- Real-time display with visual, audible and vibrating alarm options.
- Data logging and USB communication for records and configuration.
- 10.6 eV standard lamp with 10.0 eV and 11.7 eV options available for suitable applications.
Applications
- VOC leak investigation and source screening
- Industrial hygiene and workplace exposure surveys
- Environmental and remediation field checks
- Maintenance, process and chemical-area inspections
Specification Summary
Detection range, response, accuracy, lamp energy, approvals and operating limits vary by sensor/lamp configuration and measurement conditions. Refer to the technical information below and confirm the required configuration before quotation.
What It Solves
The Tiger XT helps teams locate and screen VOC sources in the field with an actively sampled PID instrument. It supports investigation and monitoring workflows; it does not by itself establish regulatory compliance or replace a qualified exposure assessment.
| Specification | Value |
| Minimum Resolution | 10.6 eV: 1 ppb or 0.001 mg/m3*** 11.7 eV: 0.6 ppm (600 ppb)*** |
| Detectable Range** | 10.6 eV: 1 ppb up to 20,000 ppm***
11.7eV: 9,000 ppm***# |
| Response Time | 10.6 eV: T90 < 2 seconds
11.7eV: <6 seconds |
| Accuracy*** | 10.6 eV: ± 5 % display reading ± 1 digit***
11.7 eV: ± 12 % display reading*** |
| Approvals | II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga
Tamb = – 15 °C ≤Ta ≤ +45 °C (with lithium ion battery pack) Tamb = – 15 °C ≤Ta ≤ +45 °C (with alkaline battery pack) ITS09ATEX26890X IECEx ITS 10.0036X 3193491 conforms to UL Std. 913, 61010-1 & Certified to CAN/CSA Std. C22.2 No. 61010-1 Class 1 Division 1. Approval for Groups A, B, C & D, T4 |
| Battery Life | Li-ion: life up to 24 hours, charge time 6.5 hours Alkaline: 3 x AA, typically 8.5 hours life |
| Lamps | 10.6 eV Krypton PID lamp (standard) 10.0 eV and 11.7 eV available |
| Data Logging* | 120,000 points including date and stamp |
| Communication | Direct USB 1.1 communication |
| Calibration | 2 point and 3 point calibration (via calibration kit accessory) |
| Alarm | Flashing LEDs Amber (low alarm) Red (high alarm) Sounder 95 dBA at 300 mm (12″) Vibration on alarm programmed TWA and STEL* |
| Flow Rate | ≥ 220 ml/min (with blocked flow alarm) |
| Temperature | Operating: 10.6 eV: -20 to 60 °C, -4 to 140 °F (non Intrinsically Safe) 11.7 eV: 0 to 60 °C Certified to: 10.6 eV: 15 to +45 °C / +5 to 113 °F (Intrinsically Safe environment) 11.7 eV: 15 to +45 °C / +5 to 113 °F (Intrinsically Safe environment) Storage: -25 to 60 °C / -5 to 140 °F Humidity: 0-99% RH (non condensing) |
| Protection | Designed to IP65 (heavy rain) EMC tested to EN61326-1:2006, EN50270:2006 & CFR 47:2008 Class A |
| Weight & Dimensions | Instrument (with probe) Width: 340 x height 90 x depth 60 mm (13.4 x 3.6 x 2.4″) Standard case: 367 x 89 x 90 mm (14.45 x 3.54 x 2.36″) Instrument weight 0.72 kg (1.56 lb) Packed weight: 5.5 kg (12lb) |
* Depends on model and gas.
** Maximum reading is obtained with some analytes such as ethanol.
*** Specifications are based on calibration of isobutylene at 20 ° C and 1000 mBar. All specifications shown are at the calibration point and under the same environmental conditions.
**** Based on continuous operation.
# For indicative measurements only. Quoted accuracy achievable up to 2,000 ppm. For more accurate detection, calibration around the concentration of interest is recommended.
