Description
Why the GOLDSCOPE SD® 515 is Essential for Dubai Retailers
In a market built on trust and purity, the Fischer GOLDSCOPE SD® 515 serves as your silent partner in every transaction. It’s engineered to make gold checking transparent for both the jeweler and the customer.
1. Instant Karat Identification and Alloy Analysis
The SD® 515 identifies up to 24 elements simultaneously. Within seconds, you can determine the exact gold content and identify the alloying elements—such as copper, silver, or zinc—that determine the color and properties of the metal. This ensures you never misjudge a piece’s value.
2. Advanced Coating and Plating Detection
Standard testing often misses thin layers of plating. The GOLDSCOPE series is world-renowned for its ability to perform coating thickness measurement. It can detect rhodium coatings on white gold or verify the thickness of gold plating, protecting you from sophisticated counterfeits.
3. Designed for Retail Showrooms
Unlike bulky industrial machines, the GOLDSCOPE SD® 515 features a sleek, user-friendly bench-top design. The upwards-opening hood allows for quick sample placement, and the integrated video microscope with a zoom feature ensures you target the exact spot—even on delicate filigree or small gemstone settings.
4. Compliance and Standards
Built to fulfill international standards (DIN ISO 3497 and ASTM B 568), this instrument provides the reliability required by assaying centers and high-end boutiques. Its long-term stability means you spend more time closing sales and less time maintaining equipment.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Intended Use | Composition & Coating Thickness Analysis |
| Element Range | Sulfur (16) to Uranium (92) – Up to 24 Elements |
| Repeatability | ≤ 1 ‰ for Gold (60s measurement time) |
| Detector Type | Silicon PIN detector with Peltier cooling |
| Measuring Direction | Bottom-up (Simplifies sample positioning) |
| X-Ray Tube | Tungsten tube, thermally stabilized |
| Sample Positioning | Integrated Video Microscope with Crosshairs |
| Max Sample Weight | 13 kg (29 lb) |
| Software | Fischer WinFTM® BASIC |
Performance & Safety
- Precision Targeting: Digital zoom (1x to 4x) for pinpointing specific measurement spots.
- Distance Compensation: Patented DCM method for accurate measurements even if the sample isn’t perfectly flat.
- Security: Fully protected bench-top unit with type-approved safety certifications.
- Data Management: All results are processed via a PC for easy printing of certificates and reports.