Table of Contents IMPORTANT! READ THIS USER GUIDE BEFORE SETTING UP General Information.......................4 “How to Use the GIA iD100 ” Video ................4 AND USING THIS PRODUCT Device Capabilities ......................5 Reading Test Results .....................5 CAUTION! REFER Rate on Natural Diamonds ................5 Things to Know Before Getting Started ..............6...
• Displays results in approximately two seconds. The GIA iD100™ can be used to test both loose stones and stones mounted in • Provides audio notification of “PASS” or “REFER” to accompany jewelry. It is designed for colorless to near-colorless diamonds of any shape that are text-displayed result.
To Maintain the Sensitivity and Longevity of the Device Any signal other than the fluorescence coming from the single test item may Read this section thoroughly before you begin using the GIA iD100 interfere with the results and reduce the sensitivity of the device. To maximize the...
Handling the Fiber Probe Fiber Probe Position Hold the fiber probe with your fingers at the free end For loose or mounted items, keep the distance from the close to the tip. fiber probe to the test item less than 2mm. The fiber probe may gently touch the table of the test item.
Automatic Power Saving environment and uses the information To extend its lifetime and accuracy, after 2 to 5 minutes of idling, the GIA iD100 to improve the sensitivity of the device. automatically turn off the UV light and switch to the standby screen. However, this Once the room light calibration button function only works under stable room light environments.
AC/DC External Base Dimensions Power Supply Approximate. Measurements may change. • Length of the GIA iD100 device: 165mm (6.50 inches) • Depth of the GIA iD100 device: 200mm (7.87 inches) • Height of the GIA iD100 device: 80mm (3.15 inches) •...
External Power Supply Connections Power Source: Voltage conversion from 100 – 240 volt AC is accomplished automatically with an integrated circuit. Use a properly grounded wall outlet. Supply Voltage: 100V – 240V Switch Device Signal Frequency: 50 Hz – 60 Hz Probe CAUTION! When connecting an AC Power Cord, make sure it has the...
Step 1: Front and Rear Panel Connections 1.1 Connect the power cable to the back of the device. 1.2 Remove brass port covers from the GIA iD100 by twisting. 1.3 Remove covers from fiber probe by pulling.
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Avoid bending the fiber probe. Bending below 24cm in diameter could reduce the screen to start the calibration. Under proper sensitivity of the GIA iD100 . Bending below 8cm in diameter may damage the room light, it takes the device approximately fiber probe and stop the device from being functional.
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GIA iD100 . If you choose to ignore and select “Proceed to Test” 4.5 When a natural diamond is identified, the the pass rate of the GIA iD100 may be device will display “PASS.” impaired. Consider dimming the room light or move the device to a location with a lower room light level and select “Back to...
See User Guide for further explanation. Solvents can damage the surface of GIA iD100 . DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the surface of GIA iD100 Unless specified, there are no user serviceable parts.
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5. If the fiber probe is damaged, the bright spots could be weaker; if the fiber probe is broken, the bright spots become totally dark. Please contact GIA technical support for any issue not listed in this manual at +1 917 286 3678 or instrumentsupport@gia.edu 6.
Subject to the exclusions, limitations and conditions set forth below, GIA warrants Europe Email: instrumentsupporteurope@gia.edu to the original purchaser of the GIA iD100™ that the GIA iD100™ will be free from defects in material and workmanship (each a “defect” and a GIA iD100™ with a Israel Email: instrumentsupportisrael@gia.edu...
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(iii) misuse, fault, or negligence of or by any user purchaser’s sole risk. or other person, (iv) use of the GIA iD100™ in a manner for which it was not designed, (v) causes external to the GIA iD100™ such as, but not limited to, power failure, If the returned GIA iD100™...
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TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GIA’S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER The GIA iD100™ is not intended to identify the presence or absence of a coating or PERSON OR ENTITY ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE GIA ID100 , THE USE OF other treatment on an otherwise natural diamond or on any gemstone or simulant.
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