Ceres Czeckpoint Diamond Tester User Manual
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1. e Always test with sufficient pressure to ensure solid contact between the probe and the gemstone Tests must be made firmly and quickly particularly on small stones Apply pressure to the probe tip the moment that contact is made with the stone e Always keep the protective cover on the probe tip when not using the instrument Turn the unit off when it is not in use SERVICE AGREEMENT In the event that your CZeckpoint is not performing to your expectations we strongly recommend calling Ceres Electronics Customer Service Department before returning it for repair Many problems can be solved quickly and easily over the telephone without the need to return the unit for service Particularly make sure you have cleaned the probe tip thoroughly before shipping as this is the most common cause of improper function WARNING There are no user serviceable parts in the unit Do not take it apart as there are areas on the circuit that when touched will give an uncomfortable electrical shock Evidence of tampering also voids the Limited Lifetime Warranty WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION WARRANTS THAT THIS CERES CZECKPOINT WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN IT THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS INSTRUMENT AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PROBE TIP POWER ADAPTOR OR BATTERY PACK WHICH ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO 2 YEARS In the event of a defect during the warra2. product and may be a fire hazard and will void the limited lifetime warranty TROUBLESHOOTING e Test only clean gemstones since body oil dirt and dust can produce incorrect readings Make sure that the stone is completely dry after cleaning as water and other liquids could Causing improper readings page 2 of 4 e For accurate operation the CZeckpoint and the gems should be at room temperature 65 75F 18 24C e Clean the probe tip frequently Itis recommended that the tip be cleaned during each warm up period when the unit is turned on and after a few minutes of continual operation The probe may be cleaned by scratching it vigorously against a piece of paper Do not use coated or waxed paper and be careful to point the probe tip straight down at the paper e The CZeckpoint will always test very small stones more accurately when operated from an electrical outlet rather than from batteries If you must operate the unit using its rechargeable batteries be sure that the batteries are fully charged as directed above e Do not test the same stone repeatedly especially a very small stone since a diamond that has been warmed by repeated tests will test as a simulant unless sufficient time is given for the stone to cool to room temperature e You must have a functioning battery pack attached to the unit for it to operate even when using the AC adaptor The CZeckpoint will not operate without a rechargeable battery pack installed
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CERES CZECKPOINT DIAMOND TESTER Congratulations on purchasing the CZeckpoint diamond tester from Ceres Electronics Corporation the pioneer in electronic gemological products The CZeckpoint is rugged and simple to operate and will provide years of service However the life of the instrument and its ability to perform accurate tests will be largely dependent upon the care taken by the user Failure to read this manual carefully and follow its instructions could lead to improper identification of gemstones and or to damage to the product which will void its warranty HOW IT WORKS One of the properties unique to natural diamond is the ability to conduct heat very rapidly All common diamond simulants such as Glass and Cubic Zirconia are typically poor conductors of heat Ceres Electronics was first to recognize the importance of this significant difference in thermal conductivity as a practical simple method of gem identification The thermal gem testing technique developed and patented by Ceres Electronics is now universally accepted by gem and jewelry professionals WHAT IT CAN AND CANNOT DO The CZeckpoint has been designed to assist the professional jeweler and gemologist who can visually identify older diamond simulants such as YAG Sapphire or Titanite but who may have some difficulty in spotting CZ gems particularly smaller stones set in gold or silver For this purpose the CZeckpoint provides a fast reli
4. able and universally accepted method to confirm the user s judgment While Ceres thermal conductivity testers have been proven themselves as inexpensive and practical aids to identify diamond like gems positive identification should be confirmed by the use of more sophisticated methods of evaluation coupled with the experienced skills and judgment of the user PLEASE NOTE The CZeckpoint is not intended to identify Moissanite For proper identification of Moissanite the user must use the C Zeckpoint in tandem with the Ceres Secure II Moissanite Detector OPTIONAL POWER SOURCE The CZeckpoint will operate on either a Nickel Cadmium rechargeable battery pack or from an electrical outlet Both the battery pack and AC adaptor are provided with the unit Please note that the CZeckpoint s battery pack must be attached even if you intend to operate the unit from an electrical outlet PERFORMING A TEST Plug the CZeckpoint into an electrical outlet or with the batteries fully charged as directed remove the protective cover from the probe tip and move the power switch from the Off to the On position The Red READY light will flash for approximately 15 seconds as the probe tip warms up At the conclusion of the warm up period the READY light will remain on and you will hear a short beep The CZeckpoint is now ready to operate To perform a test place the probe tip squarely against the facet of the gemstone using sufficient pressure for th
5. e spring loaded metal tip to retract partially into its plastic housing Press firmly and quickly but do not press so hard that the probe tip retracts fully into the housing page 1 of 4 2o If the gemstone is a diamond the Green DIAM light will illuminate and you will hear a short beep If the gemstone is a CZ the Red READY light may extinguish but will probably remain lit If the gemstone is some other type of diamond simulant the Red READY light will extinguish and there will be no beep to ko to ko Please note that a Moissanite stone could test as a diamond Itis highly recommended that the Reliance be used in tandem with the Ceres Secure II Moissanite Detector whenever a Diamond reading is received AUTOMATIC BATTERY SHUTOFF The CZeckpoint s advanced circuitry includes a feature that will automatically turn the unit off if it has been idle for approximately 90 seconds If the instrument has turned itself off simply move the power switch to the OFF position and then back to ON to restart METAL WARNING BUZZER The CZeckpoint incorporates a Warning Buzzer indicating that the probe tip has come in contact with metal Since gold and silver share diamond s high thermal conductivity many diamond testers provide a diamond reading when you are actually touching the metallic setting of CZ jewelry For proper operation of the Warning Buzzer you must hold the piece of jewelry in one hand while touc
6. hing the CZeckpoint s ribbed Contact Plate see diagram with the thumb of your other hand Although it is possible that the Green DIAM light could illuminate when metal is contacted the Warning Buzzer will also sound indicating that you must retest RECHARGING THE BATTERIES When you receive the CZeckpoint from your dealer you MUST charge the batteries for 18 24 hours You may however operate the unit using electrical power while the batteries are charging When the Red READY light seems especially dim the unit s audible tones are very faint or the CZeckpoint will not turn on while under battery power the unit s batteries will need recharging To recharge simply insert the AC adaptor plug into the CZeckpoint s charging jack see diagram and plug the adaptor into a Suitable electrical outlet Charge the batteries for 18 24 hours before using the product solely on battery power REPLACING THE BATTERIES After two to three years the CZeckpoint s rechargeable nickel cadmium battery pack will eventually lose its ability to recharge and will require replacement The batteries will need replacement when the unit will not power up even when plugged into an electrical outlet Replacement battery packs are available from Ceres Electronics or from the dealer from whom the product was purchased Do not use any battery pack other than that specifically manufactured for this product use of improper batteries could cause damage to the
7. nty period CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION should be notified and the purchaser should return the instrument to CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION freight prepaid properly identified and with proof of purchase date The sole obligation of CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION after reasonable opportunity to inspect the instrument will be to repair or replace the defective instrument or any part of the instrument that is proven to the satisfaction of CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION to have been defective at the time of purchase or that has become defective in normal use during the warranty period at its option and at no charge to the purchaser page 3 of 4 The above warranty is void if the instrument has been serviced by anyone other than CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION or has been altered abused misused or used for purposes other than those for which it was designed or used in a manner contrary to the unit s operators manual CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CERES CZECKPOINT OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY CONTAINED HEREIN ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND ARE EXCLUDED BY IT CERES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 2250 Liberty Drive Niagara Falls NY 14304 U S A Telephone 716 283 0445 U S Toll free 800 423 7371 Fax 716 283 3311 page 4 of 4
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