Tiger XT
Portable VOC Detector
The Tiger XT by ION Science is the most advanced handheld VOC detector on the market, according to ION Science. Using photoionisation detection with patented Fence Electrode Technology, it measures VOCs up to 20,000 ppm, and down to 1 ppb with the PPB upgrade, the widest range on the market. Its humidity resistant, anti contamination design keeps readings accurate in damp and heavily contaminated atmospheres, and it can be upgraded in the field without a factory return.
KEY BENEFITS
- Widest measurement range on the market: up to 20,000 ppm, and down to 1 ppb with the PPB upgrade
- Patented Fence Electrode Technology independently verified as best-performing PID sensor for humidity resistance and contamination rejection
- Fastest response time on the market: T90 under 2 seconds with the 10.6 eV lamp
- Over 750 VOCs and toxic compounds in the internal gas library with a customisable favourites list
- Built in pump draws at least 220 ml/min, with a blocked flow alarm
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The Most Advanced Handheld VOC Detector on the Market
VOC detection isn’t all the same. Standard PID instruments can struggle in humid conditions, contaminated atmospheres can foul sensors, and slow response times become a safety risk in the field. The Tiger XT was designed to handle all three.
ION Science’s patented Fence Electrode Technology and anti contamination design protect the PID sensor from moisture and contamination. ION Science says the Tiger XT’s PID has been independently verified as best performing on the market for speed, accuracy, humidity resistance and contamination resistance.
The Widest Measurement Range Available
A standard Tiger XT measures VOCs from 0.01 ppm up to 20,000 ppm. With the PPB upgrade, the low end extends down to 1 ppb, giving the widest measurement range on the market in a single instrument.
That matters because VOC work spans a huge concentration range. Confined space pre entry checks, fugitive emission surveys, soil contamination investigation, landfill perimeter monitoring and indoor air quality work all happen at very different levels. The Tiger XT covers them all.
Fast Response and Clear Down
With the standard 10.6 eV lamp, the Tiger XT responds in under 2 seconds (T90), and it clears down just as quickly. ION Science says that’s the fastest response time on the market. For emergency response and hazmat teams, faster readings mean faster decisions.
Upgradeable Without a Factory Return
The Tiger XT can be upgraded in the field through PC software. PPB sensitivity, Health and Safety mode, data logging and other features can be added after purchase, and firmware updates are delivered the same way. The instrument grows with your needs instead of being replaced.
The internal gas library covers over 750 VOCs and toxic compounds, so readings can be corrected for the specific compound being measured.
Three Lamp Options
The standard 10.6 eV krypton lamp covers the broadest range of VOCs. A 10.0 eV lamp is also available, along with an 11.7 eV lamp for compounds with higher ionisation energies. The 11.7 eV lamp measures up to around 9,000 ppm with a response time under 6 seconds.
ION Science recommends a factory service and calibration once a year. Filters typically need replacing after around 100 hours of use, depending on the application.
Benefits
- Widest measurement range on the market: up to 20,000 ppm, and down to 1 ppb with the PPB upgrade
- Patented Fence Electrode Technology independently verified as best-performing PID sensor for humidity resistance and contamination rejection
- Fastest response time on the market: T90 under 2 seconds with the 10.6 eV lamp
- Over 750 VOCs and toxic compounds in the internal gas library with a customisable favourites list
- Built in pump draws at least 220 ml/min, with a blocked flow alarm
- Three PID lamp options: 10.6 eV standard, 10.0 eV and 11.7 eV for refrigerants and high ionisation energy gases
- Fully upgradeable in the field: add PPB sensitivity, Health and Safety mode and data logging without a factory return
- 120,000 data point logging capacity with date and time stamp
- IP65 ingress protection for outdoor and industrial use
- Register online within one month of purchase to extend warranty to 5 years
- Delete this benefit (annual factory service recommended). It's a maintenance note, not a benefit, and it's already in the specs. That brings the list to 10.
Dimensions
370 x 91 x 60 mm
Weight
870 g
Detection principle
Photoionisation detection (PID) with patented Fence Electrode Technology
Minimum resolution
10.6 eV: 1 ppb or 0.001 mg/m3 (with PPB upgrade; base unit 0.01 ppm). 11.7 eV: 0.6 ppm (600 ppb)
Detection range
10.6 eV: up to 20,000 ppm (from 1 ppb with PPB upgrade). 11.7 eV: up to 9,000 ppm (indicative)
Response time
10.6 eV: T90 under 2 seconds. 11.7 eV: under 6 seconds
Accuracy
10.6 eV: ±5% display reading or ±1 digit. 11.7 eV: ±12% display reading
PID lamp options
10.6 eV krypton (standard), 10.0 eV, 11.7 eV
Internal gas library
Over 750 VOCs and toxic compounds
Flow rate
220 ml/min minimum (with blocked flow alarm)
Data logging
120,000 points with date and time stamp
Communication
Direct USB 1.1
Calibration
2-point and 3-point (via calibration kit accessory)
Alarms
Amber LED (low alarm), Red LED (high alarm), 95 dBA sounder at 300 mm, vibration, TWA and STEL
Battery
Li-ion rechargeable: up to 24 hours, charges in about 8 hours. Alkaline (3 x AA): typically around 8.5 hours
Operating temperature
-25°C to +45°C with Li-ion battery. -25°C to +40°C with alkaline battery
Humidity
0 to 99% RH non-condensing
IP rating
IP65
Service interval
Annual factory service and calibration recommended
Filter replacement
Typically after around 100 hours of use, depending on application
Certifications
ATEX: II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga. IECEx: SGS 25.0002X. CSA: Class I, Division 1, Groups ABCD T4
Warranty
Standard warranty upgradeable to 5 years via online registration within one month of purchase
Benzene
C6H6
Volatile Organic Compounds
VOC
- Aviation & Transportation
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Confined Space & Compliance
- Energy (Oil & Gas)
- Food & Beverage
- Landfill & Remediation
- Marine & Maritime
- Medical & Healthcare
- Mining & Minerals
- Power Generation & BESS
- Technology & Semiconductor
- Water & Wastewater
Fence Electrode Technology is ION Science's patented design that prevents moisture and contamination from reaching the PID sensor electrode. It has been independently verified as best-performing on the market for humidity resistance and contamination rejection, maintaining accurate VOC readings in environments where competing PID instruments produce unreliable results.
A standard Tiger XT measures VOCs from 0.01 ppm up to 20,000 ppm. With the PPB upgrade, it reads down to 1 ppb, the widest measurement range on the market.
The standard 10.6 eV krypton lamp covers the broadest range of VOCs. A 10.0 eV lamp and an 11.7 eV lamp are also available. The 11.7 eV lamp detects compounds with higher ionisation energies that a 10.6 eV lamp can't, such as some chlorinated compounds.
Yes. The Tiger XT is fully upgradeable in the field via PC software without returning to the factory. Features including Health and Safety mode, PPB sensitivity and data logging can be added after purchase.
ION Science recommends factory service and calibration every 12 months. Filter replacement is typically required after 100 hours of operation depending on the application and environment.
Register the Tiger XT online within one month of purchase to extend the standard warranty to 5 years.
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