SIRCHIE KRIMESITE KSS60 User manual
Copyright© 2011 by SIRCHIE, Youngsville, NC 27596 USA All Rights Reserved.
No. KSS60
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SIRCHIE
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
100 Hunter Place, Youngsville, NC 27596 USA
Phone: (919) 554-2244 • (800) 356-7311
Fax: (919) 554-2266 • (800) 899-8181
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.sirchie.com
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KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER
1-KRIMESITE™IMAGERw/KSS100b60mmUVLens
1-KSS9696ClassIIIaLaserPointerw/batteries
1-KSS8010DualFilterSlideAssembly(Luminol/VisibleandUV)
1-CR123LithiumBattery
12-AAAlkalineBatteries
1-KRIMESITE™IMAGERSteadyRestw/RemovablePistolGrip
1-58mmCameraAdapter
1-KSS9200SIRCHPOD®CopyStand
1-CUV100TSUVMiniLightSource(4-watt254nm
shortwave,batteryoperated)
1-UVP600STUVPantherAC/DCShortwaveLight,
254nm
2-797GVUVProtectionSpectacles
1-EPS30KSPhotoEvidenceScales
(whiteonblack,10-pk)
1-KSS684Pkg.ArrowDesignators(100
count)
1-Operator’sManual
1-CarryingCase,Custom-
fitted,moistureresistant;
Dimensions:
21"Wx9"Hx16.5"D
(53.3cmx22.9cmx41.9cm);
Weight:18.6lbs.(8.4kg)
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Ultraviolet illUmination
inCiDent Uv
reFleCteD Uv
rUviS
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ON
If the unit is to be stored for extended periods, remove the battery.
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—Battery Access
—Always insert the
sliding lter from the left side
of the unit as shown, with label
facing the eyepiece.
—RUVIS Filter (mirrored window, left);
Visible/Luminol Filter (clear window, right).
Focusing the eye-
piece only needs to be
accomplished at the begin-
ning of each use, but may
vary for individual users.
—Example of
the faint hexagonal pattern
seen when the eyepiece is
best focused (pattern has
been emphasized—image
enhanced and magnied
for easy viewing in this
manual).
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See instructions supplied with unit for operation.
Avoid the use of shortwave UV light (254nm) in the
presence of visible bloodstains if subsequent DNA analysis is a consideration.
Collect blood samples prior to shortwave UV light exposure.
Prior to operating any shortwave UV light, be sure to observe
the UV exposure precautions mentioned in the safety section of this manual.
Never use these lights without wearing protective eyewear.
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—Swivel Head Assembly
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—Shoe Mounting
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See the technical information sheet supplied
with the Laser Pointer for detailed operation and battery
replacement.
—The Laser Pointer is operated by pressing and
holding the Activation Button down.
—Snap the Laser Pointer into the mounding cradle
located on the left side of the Imager.
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Adjust the angle of the light to get the optimum reection.
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Nothing will be visible to your assistant,
so great caution must be used not to accidentally
place Arrow Designators over the evidence.
Although an image will appear on the screen, no evidence will
be seen if the RUVIS Filter is not engaged!
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(Refer to “Canvassing the
Crime Scene” for more specic
details on conducting a search.)
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The following is offered as a starting point for your own photographic ef-
forts.
bracketing
Untreated magazine cover photo-
graphed in natural light—no visible finger-
prints.
Untreated magazine cover photo-
graphed with a digital camera connected to
the KRIMESITE™ IMAGER.
Untreated fingerprint on a handgun
photographed with a digital camera con-
nected to the KRIMESITE™ IMAGER. Untreated handgun reveals no visible fingerprints when photographed in natural light.
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CYanOaCrYLate FUMed
fingerprint on knife blade pho-
tographed with a digital camera
connected to the KRIMESITE™
IMAGER.
Original photo of soda can in natural light—no
visible fingerprint.
CYanOaCrYLate FUMed finger-
print on soda can photographed with a
digital camera connected to the KRIMESITE™
IMAGER.
CYanOaCrYLate FUMed knife
blade photographed in natural light—print
faintly visible.
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Once you attach a camera to the Imager you should not have to refocus it again. The camera must be fo-
cused to what the Imager is seeing. Some adjustment of the eyepiece focus ring may be necessary.
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IMAGER,
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Digital cameras and adapters may vary, consult your digital camera’s user manual for installing
the 58mm lens conversion adapter.
NOTE: Consult your user’s manual for
instructions on installing the adapter to your
particular digital camera.
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IMAGER
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER’s
Slide the Camera Coupler over the eyepiece of
the Imager.
Use the three thumbscrews to tighten the Camera
Coupler to the eyepiece.
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Once you have successfully recorded the ngerprint using a lm or digital camera, ®
highly recommends that you always treat and lift the print using conventional methods.
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If any debris falls into the Image Intensier Tube while removing or inserting the eyepiece, it will be
necessary to clean the Image Tube Lens with a soft, lint-free, clean cloth or tissue—and/or blow dust off
lens with a series of short blasts of pressurized air from approximately 2"-3".
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A white t-shirt photographed with
a digital camera in visible light. No
visible stains.
T-shirt photographed with a
digital camera connected to the
KRIMESITE™ IMAGER in the UV
mode. This stain was created using
white hand lotion.
SteP 2—Swab the suspected area
for potential trace DNA.
SteP 3—Cover the suspected area
with an 8.5
"
x 11
"
plastic sheet protector
to protect potential trace DNA from
shortwave UV light exposure.
SteP 1—Immediately turn off the
shortwave UV light source.
SteP 4—Finish conducting your
search of untreated latent fingerprints.
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All photos taken w/Optional Digital Accessory
Pkg. No. KSSDIG.
—Closeup photograph.
—Photo of cabinet with Visible
Compensating Luminol Filter in use—no visible
ngerprints.
—Photo of cabinet as it appears to naked eye.
—Photo of cabinet with
RUVIS Filter in use.
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very
Wear your
protective facemask.
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