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  • Page 1 User Manual SM1601...
  • Page 2 You can find more information on our website at www.sigmametalytics.com Sigma Metalytics and the Precious Metal Verifier make no claim, guarantee, or promise that measurements made by the Precious Metal Verifier indicate any sample is or is not the selected metal or alloy, whether the reading is within or is not within the bounds consistent with the selected metal or alloy.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Device Diagram ........4 Instructions .

  • Page 4: Device Diagram

    DEVICE DIAGRAM Note: sample must cover the black circle to provide accurate Main Sensor results. Wand Port Display RUN/CAL Button Status Lights Display Mode Button USB C Charge Port Power Status Light Arrow Buttons Power Button NOTE The sample must entirely cover the black circle on the face of the device for reliable onboard readings.

  • Page 5: Instructions

    Instructions 1. Press POWER to turn on the device. Wait until the display reads: Remove Sample Push RUN/CAL → Start If you are using a Wand, connect it now. The green LED on the testing platform will illuminate to indicate which sensor is in use. 2.

  • Page 6: Results Interpretations

    Results Interpretation When testing a sample, brackets will be displayed. The icon and its location indicates the results of the test. Sample is consistent with the selected alloy type The box cursor will fall anywhere inside of the brackets if the sample’s characteristic resistivity is consistent with the selected alloy type.

  • Page 7: Measurement Mode

    Measurement Mode The PMV Measurement Mode allows the user to see the numerical result of the resistivity or conductivity test for a sample rather than the box and bracket result. Measurement mode shows the measured resistivity or conductivity of the sample instead of the box and bracket results. Identical metals will have identical values, which allows unknown alloys or samples to be categorized as similar or different.

  • Page 8: Sensor Selection

    Sensor Selection Samples must be tested using the appropriate sensor to get reliable results. Using an incorrect sensor can lead to false negatives and false positives. Use the specifications below to choose the correct sensor for your sample. Placing the included calibration disk behind the sample during testing can enhance the reliability and allows the sensor to test thinner samples.
  • Page 9 Sensor Selection, Continued If a sample is providing odd or unreliable test results with a certain sensor, trying testing with one sensor smaller. This can sometimes provide more reliable results. Small samples can warm up very quickly with handling which may interfere with testing results.

  • Page 10: Gold

    Database Options Explained Gold The PMV Original’s database covers a wide range of alloy options. It’s important to select the right alloy setting for your sample. Below is a list of the available alloy options and what they mean. Gold Pure Gold samples that are 99.9% or higher purity.

  • Page 11: Silver

    Database Options Explained Silver Silver Pure Silver samples that are 99.99% purity. This includes 99.99% and 99.999%. These purities are sometimes written as .9999 and .99999. 92.5% Sterling Silver samples that are 92.5% silver with balance copper. Balance copper means that the other 7.5% in the sample is copper. 90% Coin 1945- The U.S.

  • Page 12: Other

    Database Options Explained Other Platinum Platinum samples that are 99.9% or higher purity. This includes 99.99% and 99.999%. These purities are sometimes written as .999, .9999, and .99999. Palladium Palladium samples that are 99.9% or higher purity. This includes 99.99% and 99.999%.

  • Page 13: Coins

    Database Options Explained Coins Gold Krugerrand or Rand Gold Krugerrands are 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper. This is technically the same setting as the 91.7% 22K bal Cu setting. Gold Eagle American Gold Eagles are 91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper. The American Gold Eagle has a very specific alloy used only in this type of coin.
  • Page 14 Database Options Explained Coins, Continued Silver Eagle Silver Eagles are minted in .999 silver. It’s critically important to confirm the size and weight of your Silver Eagles in addition to checking resistivity with the PMV Original. Silver Libertad Silver Libertads are minted in .999 silver. It’s critically important to confirm the size and weight of your Silver Libertads in addition to checking resistivity with the PMV Original.

  • Page 15: Important Notes For Testing

    Important Notes for Testing Correct Alloy Setting Some alloys are unique to specific types of coins, and it is important to test a sample on the correct alloy setting. For example, the American Gold Eagle has a unique alloy of 91.67% gold, 3% silver, and 5.33% copper.
  • Page 16 Conditions that Affect Readings Thin Samples The sensor’s signal may over-penetrate very thin samples and cause inaccurate readings. Refer to the minimum thicknesses information to make sure the sample meets the minimums for the sensor in use. Place the calibration disk behind the sample and/or switch to a smaller sensor if necessary.

  • Page 17: Battery Charging & Power Management

    Battery Charging The PMV contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery is high-capacity and the devices uses a battery management system to protect the health of the battery and the device. When the battery is low, the green LED next to the POWER button will blink slowly.

  • Page 18: Usage Considerations

    Use Considerations USE WITH CAUTION The Precious Metal Verifier (PMV) should not be the sole means for identification of counterfeit coins and bars. Measurement of a sample’s electrical characteristic (resistivity or conductivity) is necessary, but not by itself sufficient for such a purpose. We recommend that you check the item being measured against its specified weight, and size along with the resistivity measurement.
  • Page 19 WARNING: Lithium-ion batteries and products that contain lithium-ion batteries can expose you to chemicals including cobalt lithium nickel oxide, and nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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