Using your Tiger
Sound
The sound options are presented as set up in TIGER PC. Use the Down key 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 keys 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 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.
Factory Calibration Not for operator use.
Users can set their instruments to operate using the factory calibrated values, however, the
actual calibration function cannot be carried out by the user. The instrument must be returned to
Ion Science Ltd or an authorised service centre. (see the ‘Maintenance’ section of the manual
page 37)
Custom Calibration see the ’Maintenance’ section of the manual page 37.
Alarms Upper and Lower 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.
Units Select the available units by using the Up and Down keys and then press Enter.
Lamp Select the lamp type by pressing the Up and Down keys and then press Enter
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 Esc to return to the main screen: