04 IV. IMPORTANT NOTICE pg. 06 1. GETTING STARTED with your Adamas pg. 07 2. PERFORMING A TEST with your Adamas pg. 15 3. READING TEST RESULTS on your pg. 17 Adamas 4. TAKING CARE of your Adamas pg. 18...
PLEASE READ AND NOTE PRESIDIUM WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS as stated in the warranty card. Presidium warranty for its testers are subject to proper use by its users in accordance with all the terms and conditions as stated in the relevant user handbook and shall cover only manufacturing defects.
II. About this Book Thank you for purchasing Adamas by Presidium (“Adamas” or “tester”). This handbook is designed to help you set up your tester and describes all you need to know about how to use your tester accurately and take care of it in line with its requirements.
0.01ct. The micro tip comes as an optional accessory with Adamas. Created with the user in mind, Adamas features a stylish ergonomic design, which provides a 360° textured chrome grip as well as a balanced weight throughout the tool so as to increase your handling comfort.
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Included in your package: • Adamas by Presidium • Metal stone rest • Calibration disk • USB cable • User handbook • Warranty card Protective Cap Display with LED Illumination Power Button and “Ready” Display USB port 360° Textured Chrome Plate Grip...
• Do not paint the tester. Paint can clog the moving parts and prevent proper operation. If the tester is not working properly, kindly contact Presidium Customer Service at service@presidium.com.sg or: Presidium Instruments Pte Ltd...
USB port (Fig.1.01). Please ensure that only adaptor supplied by Presidium is being used. Alternatively, you may connect the USB cable to your computer to power up your Adamas. Fig. 1.01 Alternatively if batteries are used, please slide open the battery cover with the “Presidium”...
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Turning on your Adamas Remove the protective cap from the tester (Fig. 1.04). Fig. 1.04 Press the Power button located at the lower end close to the micro USB port (Fig. 1.05). Wait for about 15 seconds for the tip to warm up to the predetermine tip temperature.
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Calibration 1. When the tester is switched off, turn the probe tip anti- clockwise to remove it, as shown in Fig. 1.07. Fig. 1.07 2. To insert a new probe tip, position Guide 1 as shown in Fig. 1.08, slide it in and turn clockwise to align Guide 2 with the guide marked on the main body to secure it as shown in Fig.
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Fig. 1.10 4. Remove the Battery Cover to reveal the Calibration Activation Button; a hole at the bottom left edge, as shown in Fig. 1.11. Calibration Activation Button Fig. 1.11 5. Use a fine-point object (e.g. 2mm tip screw driver) to press and release the Calibration Activation Button (Fig.1.12).
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6. To begin calibrating, carefully press the Probe Tip onto the Calibration Disk perpendicularly as shown in Fig. 1.13. Ensure that the Probe Tip remains fully depressed during this process, to achieve consistent pressure on the tip. Fig. 1.13 7. During calibration, the Lights Simulant, Moissanite and Diamond Indicator lights will each gradually light up, accompanied by rhythmic beeping, with Diamond LED lights indicating the ending phase of the calibration, as...
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Users are advised against using Shuts Down weak batteries Change batteries Automatically as this will affect the calibration accuracy. If in doubt, kindly refer to online calibration video at www.presidium.com.sg or feel free to contact us at service@presidium.com.sg...
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Recommended Operating Conditions The gemstone should be clean and dry before testing. Elaborate cleaning procedures are not normally necessary (Fig. 1.15). The recommended testing temperature is between 18°C – 27°C or 65°F – 80°F. Please allow the gemstone or jewelry piece to adjust to room temperature prior to testing.
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Cleaning of gemstone prior to testing Prepare a clean tissue or jewelry cloth. Carefully retrieve the gemstone with tweezers and place the gemstone face down on its table facet (Fig. 1.16). Fig. 1.16 Gently rub the table of the gemstone against the tissue/ jewelry cloth.
2. Performing a test with your Adamas Depress the tip of the probe against the gemstone. Ensure the tip is fully depressed for consistent pressure between the tip and the gemstone. For mounted jewelry or gemstones: Hold the jewelry or gemstone with one hand and the tester with the other hand (Fig.
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Tests should be conducted on the table of the gemstone. In the event of any doubt, kindly test on the girdle of the gemstone instead. For proper operation of the tester, fingers must be placed on the grip at all times. To achieve optimum test accuracy involving very small mounted gemstones (1.2mm exposed diameter and below), it is extremely important that no contact is made on any...
3. Reading Test Results on your Adamas The test results are indicated as follows: Simulant Indicator LEDs light up: • Gemstone with high thermal conductivity such as sapphire or topaz is detected • Gemstone with low thermal conductivity such as...
4. Taking care of your Adamas The probe and wire tip is extremely sensitive and should be handled with care, especially during the removal of the protective cap from the tip. Always replace the protective cap when the tester is not in use. Caution should be taken so as not to damage the probe and wire tip.
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