Thank you for purchasing a Delfin ElastiMeter. The ElastiMeter measures the instant skin elasticity (ISE). The ElastiMeter is safe and easy to operate and this manual is designed to help perform measurements accurately and reliably. The measurement process is totally non-invasive.
ONTENTS OF PACKAGE ElastiMeter Accessories available ElastiMeter measuring unit DMC data collection software User manual Wireless receiver unit Carrying case RoomSensor SER INTERFACE DESCRIPTION 1. Operating button 2. PC connection indicator 3. Battery voltage indicator 4. Display 5. Number of the sample 6.
1. Switch the power on by pressing the yellow operating button. The message WAIT is displayed. o The ElastiMeter is ready to measure when the message READY is displayed with a short tone. 2. Place the probe perpendicularly, slightly and shortly on the skin, only for about 0.5 seconds.
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Avoid touching the indenter and the base plate with your hand or fingers. They should touch the skin only during the measurement. The ElastiMeter is automatically switched off, if the next measurement is not started within 30 seconds. The ISE reading is a quantity which indicates the instant skin elasticity in units...
15.8.2018 Measurement history When the ElastiMeter is at the READY stage, the measurement history can be shown by pressing the operate button briefly. Five previous ISE readings are shown as numbers first and then as a graph. The view from numerical to graphical changes automatically in 10 seconds, but can also be changed by pressing the operating button briefly.
DMC program and the ElastiMeter. See the user manual of the DMC for further instructions. Device info Displays the software version, the manufacturing date, the serial number of the device, the serial number of the programmed receiver unit and the measurement counter.
AINTENANCE CLEANING AND DISINFECTING The ElastiMeter should be located and stored in a clean, dry place at room temperature, away from extremes of draft and vibration. Handle the device gently. Thumping and shaking may damage the force sensors.
Do not touch the circuit board with any object. ALIBRATION Delfin ElastiMeter is recommended to be calibrated every other year. The calibration certificate is valid for two (2) years. The instrument is advised to be sent to the manufacturer or authorized distributor for detailed calibration when the calibration is expired.
ElastiMeter User Manual version 1.6 15.8.2018 ECHNICAL DATA System components o ElastiMeter measuring unit with integrated probe o Batteries (installed) o User manual (USB flash drive + printed) o Carrying case Accessories o DMC data collection software (USB flash drive)
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Recommended operating conditions o Temperature operating range +15°C to +35°C o Relative humidity operating range 5 % to 80% o Usage environment: Laboratory and office environment Recommended storage conditions o Storage at temperature +5°C to +35°C o Storage at relative humidity 5 % to 80% Warranty o Limited two year warranty (see Appendix C) Bluetooth module certifications...
ElastiMeter User Manual version 1.6 15.8.2018 PPENDIX A: D PPENDIX ISPLAY MESSAGES ISPLAY MESSAGES Message Explanation WAIT Initial stabilization in process READY Instrument is ready to measure MEASURE sample 2/5 Instrument is ready to measure POWER OFF Instrument turns off...
ElastiMeter User Manual version 1.6 15.8.2018 PPENDIX B: T PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING ROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting repair check the following Problem No text on display Is the ElastiMeter turned ON? Display remains black after Battery voltage too low. Change the batteries. pressing the operation...
UARANTEE UARANTEE The ElastiMeter comes with a two (2) year guarantee from the date of purchase from Delfin Technologies Ltd or an authorized distributor. During the guarantee period a faulty device will be repaired or replaced free of charge by Delfin Technologies Ltd.