1. 3d Ultimate Fitness Arena
2. Nidek 3d-fit Le-9000sx

. PATTERNLESS EDGER LE-9000SX Model OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

NIDEK CO., LTD.: 34-14, Maehama, Hiroishi-cho, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0038, Japan (Manufacturer) Telephone: (81-533) 67-6611 Facsimile: (81-533) 67-6610 NIDEK CO., LTD: 3F Sumitomo Fudosan Hongo Bldg., 3-22-5, Hongo, (Tokyo Office) Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan Telephone: (81-3) 5844-2641 Facsimile: (81-3) 5844-2642 NIDEK INCORPORATED: 47651 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, California 94539, U. BEFORE USE OR MAINTENANCE, READ THIS MANUAL. This Operator’s Manual contains information necessary for the operation of the NIDEK PATTERNLESS EDGER Model LE-9000SX Type PC, Type PL4, Type PLB, and Type PLB-2R. This manual provides operating procedures, cautions for safety, specifications, accessories, and maintenance. Table of Contents § 1 Page INTRODUCTION.1-1 1.1 Outline of the Product.1-1 1.2 Symbol Information.1-2 § 2 SAFETY. 2-1 2.1 Cautions during Use.2-1 2.2 Storage.2-3 2.3 Transport.2-3 2.4 Installation.

Le-9000 Sx, for sale, Buy Nidek, le-9000 prices, nidek le 9000, nidek 3d patternless edger 9000lx pricing, refurbishing of my nidek 9000 lens edger Brand: Nidek. 3-D edging for first-time-fit accuracy Frame tracer. NIDEK LE-9000SX Patternless Lens. The NIDEK NT-4000 non-contact tonometer includes all of the. The Santinelli LE 9000SX Patternless Edger from VSI is a highly. 3D tracing and edging All material. Lens Materials for Santinelli Nidek LE 9000SX: Glass.

Page 4.5 Blocking Lenses. 4-18 4.5.1 Blocking in active mode. 4-18 4.5.1.1 Blocking progressive power lenses.4-18 4.5.2 Blocking in passive mode.4-19 4.5.3 Blocking bifocal lenses.4-20 4.6 Processings.4-21 4.6.1 Beveling.4-21 4.6.1.1 Auto processing mode. Page 5.4 Storing and Calling Up the Traced Data.5-8 5.4.1 When the edger is not connected to the barcode scanner.5-9 5.4.2 When the edger is connected to the barcode scanner.5-10 § 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. § 9 Page SPECIFICATIONS. 9-1 § 10 ACCESSORIES.10-1 10.1 NIDEK-type Accessories.10-1 10.2 WECO-type Accessories.10-1 10.3 SANTI-type Accessories.10-2 APPENDIX A. SUPPLEMENT.A-1 A.1 Selection of Tracing.A-1 A.2 Selection of Layout.A-3 A.3 Selection of Blocking.

INTRODUCTION § 1 1.1 Outline of the Product This instrument is a fully-automatic lens edger which reads the lens outline of eyeglasses directly from frames and processes a lens into the shape of frames. This edger has a processing unit at the center front, a control panel for the processing unit at the front, a display panel at the right front, a tracing unit, and a control panel for the tracing unit at the upper side. 1 - 2 1.2 Symbol Information This symbol on the body indicates that caution should be taken. It is necessary to refer to Operator’s Manual before using the instrument. This symbol means caution for electric shock.

The inside of the instrument includes high- voltage circuit. Should abnormal conditions such as cracks or bare areas on the processing wheel have been found, stop using the instrument immediately and contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. Continued use of the instrument may cause the wheel to break and scatter, causing injury. If the instrument is used with an insecure connection, fire may occur.

In the event that the instrument gives off smoke, or a strange smell, etc., turn off the power and unplug the power cord. After smoke stops coming out of the instrument, contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. 2 - 3 CAUTION. When removing the leap cup with the cup remover, hold the lens through the soft cloth. If you hold the lens with bare hands, the lens edge may hurt your hands. Be sure to confirm that wash water (for the inside wall of the processing chamber) and cooling water (for the wheels) flow properly.

2 - 4 2.4 Installation CAUTION. Use the instrument under the following conditions. A dust free environment - A stable place with no tilt - A vibration and shock free environment. Install the instrument where it can be used at the following temperature and humidity. Use conditions Temperature: 5ºC - 40ºC. Be sure to perform the starting inspection before use and finishing inspection after use.

It is recommended to have a periodical inspection every two years. The periodical inspection is performed by a service person.

Contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. 2 - 6 CAUTION. Be sure to use the specified fuses for replacement.

If not, fire may occur. Be sure to use the suitable dressing stick for wheel dressing. If not, the wheel may be damaged and normal processing cannot be done. 2 - 7 CAUTION. Be sure to use the specified stocking filter only.

If not, the filter or water supply pipe may become clogged. The stocking filter is disposable. Do not reuse it. A filter which has a rip or run in it does not function as a filter, and therefore, the water supply pipe may become clogged.

2 - 8 2.9 Labels The following labels provide safety information about each part. (115 V regions only). 2 - 9. 2 - 10 2.10 Safety Function For safety use, various functions are provided. Soundproof cover check function at the start of processing Lens processing does not start unless the soundproof cover is closed.

CAUTION. If the soundproof cover is opened during processing, the instrument does not stop. Be sure not to open the soundproof cover during processing since it is hazardous. CONFIGURATION § 3 Whole system Tracing unit cover Control panel Soundproof cover for tracing unit Display panel Control panel for processing unit Drawer Table Rear side of the main body Power switch Cooling fan Contrast control Inlet RS-232C interface connector Connector for barcode scanner Outlet for pump 1 Outlet for pump 2. 3 - 2 Soundproof cover Contrast control Prevents water and processing wastes from Adjusts the contrast of the display panel.

Splashing, and it blocks processing sound. Turn the control according to its use envi- The processing unit is contained under this ronment to clear the screen. 3 - 3 Processing unit Feelers Chamber-cleaning nozzle Adapter Lens clamp Feedwater nozzle Wheels Grooving wheel Chamfering wheel. 3 - 4 Chamber-cleaning nozzle Wheels During the lens processing, the water sup- Several different types of wheels compose plied by the nozzle washes processing a set of processing wheels. Wastes away before they scatter within the a. Roughing wheel for plastic lens: processing chamber.

3 - 5 Tracing unit Rim clips Pattern tracing pin Upper slider Stylus Lower slider Rim clips Pattern setting unit support Control panel for tracing unit. 3 - 6 Lower slider Starts a single-tracing of the left rim. Upper slider Frames are set between these sliders. Rim clips Starts both-tracing of the right and left rims. The rims of frames are held by these clips. Each upper and lower slider has two clips. 3 - 7 Control panel for processing unit Selects a lens material; PLA (plastic), HPL (high index plastic), PC (polycarbonate), Selects processing conditions.

GLS (glass), ACR (acrylic resin), or TRX (trivex). (With Type PLB, GLS cannot be Processing mode setting setting selected.) MTL/CEL (ZYL). 3 - 8 Turns ON/OFF the polishing mode. (This Stops processing. Key does not function with Type PC.) Starts processing. Turns ON/OFF the frame changing mode.

Fixes a lens with the lens clamp or release Specifies the side of a lens to be edged, a lens from the clamp. 3 - 9 Display Panel. LAYOUT DISPLAY Lens layout and prescription data input, etc. Are performed on this display.

SFB indication Minimum lens diameter Frame pupillary distance Pupillary distance Height of optical center Size compensation value Layout mode Traced outline Memory address Frame material Polishing indication. 3 - 10 Size compensation value (SIZ) R/L indication Indicates the compensation value for the Indicates the selected side of a lens to be desired finished size in diameter, based on ground R/L. The traced size of frame or pattern (0.00). –9.95 - + 9.95 mm (increment: 0.05 mm) Traced outline Represents the plain figure of a traced out. 3 - 11. Bevel simulation display This display is shown while a bevel is simulated (when the tilting function is Edge thickest point Sectional view position line OFF). Bevel sectional view Bevel curve Bevel tip point Frame curve Edge thinnest point Tilt base position This display is shown while a bevel is simulated (with the tilting function).

3 - 12 Frame curve (F CRV) Tilt base position This is the base bevel position for deter- Indicates the frame curve value measured by the tracing unit. Mining a tilting amount. Bevel tip point (PNT) Groove width (WID) Indicates the amount by which the bevel Indicates the groove width for nylor is moved, either backward or forward. 3 - 13.

MENU display This display serves the selections such as Process counter, Wheel dressing, Size ad- justment, and Bevel adjustment. This is used to perform maintenance or adjust- ment of the edger. Parameter exchange mode display This is a display to set parameters. OPERATING PROCEDURES § 4 4.1 Operation Flow Power-on 4.3 Tracings 4.3.1 Tracing frames (p.

4-4) 4.3.1.1 Tracing both rims (p. 4-4) 4.3.1.2 Tracing single rims (p. 4-5) 4.3.1.3 Semiauto tracing (p. 4-5) 4.3.1.4 Tracing goggle type frames (p. 4-6) 4.3.2 Tracing patterns (p.

4-7) 4.3.3 Tracing dummy lenses (p. 4 - 2 4.6 Processings 4.6.1 Beveling (p. 4-21) 4.6.1.1 Auto processing mode (p. 4-22) 4.6.1.2 Guided processing mode (p.

4-25) 4.6.1.3 Guided processing mode (Tilting function) (p. 4-29) 4.6.1.4 EX lens processing mode (p.

4-32) 4.6.2 Flat (Rimless) edging (p. 4-36) 4.6.2.1 Flat (rimless) edging mode (p. 4 - 3 4.2 Preparation 1. Plug the power cord in the wall outlet. CAUTION.

Do not put many loads on one electrical outlet. It may cause a fire. Pins of the plug must be fully inserted into the socket. Incomplete connection may cause fire. 4 - 4 4.3 Tracings 4.3.1 Tracing frames NOTE. Perform dummy lens tracing for rims which possess low stiffness such as thin-rim frames. If the rim has low stiffness, distortion may occur and correct measurment cannot be obtained.

4.3.1.1 Tracing both rims This is a procedure to measure the outline of both rims as well as the FPD (Frame Pupillary Distance). 4 - 5 NOTE. If there is 1 mm or more of difference in circumference between right and left rims, the tracing error occurs (Retracing starts automatically and the lamps beside blink for a few seconds) and pressing does not read the traced data. In such a case, perform the single rim tracing. Start tracing.

Press When tracing is complete for one rim, the stylus will move to the other rim and stop at the tracing start position. Trace the other rim in the same manner as Steps 3 - 4. 4.3.1.4 Tracing goggle type frames When sharply warped frames such as goggles are traced, the stylus may come off the bevel groove. 4 - 7 4.3.2 Tracing patterns White button 1.

Set a pattern onto the pattern setting unit. 1) Set a pattern while pressing the white button on the pattern setting unit. Make sure that the pattern is pushed as far as it will go.

Press either For tracing the right pattern Press For tracing the left pattern Press The tracing pin comes out and then tracing starts. When tracing is completed, remove the pattern setting unit. When tracing is complete, the tracing pin will be automatically stored. 4 - 9 Lens cup 3) Block the convex side of the dummy lens with the lens cup, using a centering device. Align the marks on the dummy lens to the direction of the groove on the lens cup to block it. 4 - 10 4.3.4 Tracing during processing It is possible to perform the next tracing during processing.

Set frames and press After the processing is complete, press. The data of the traced outline will be set and shown on the display. 4.3.5 Stopping tracing To stop tracing, follow the instructions below. 4 - 11 4.4 Layouts 4.4.1 Selecting processing conditions and inputting layout data 1. Select processing conditions.

1) Specify the material of a lens with PLA (plastic), HPL (high index plastic), PC (polycarbonate), GLS (glass), ACR (acrylic resin), or TRX (trivex) CAUTION. 4 - 12 NOTE. EX lenses cannot be processed in auto processing mode and guided processing mode. Process an EX lens after checking the bevel position or groove position in EX lens processing mode. Cataract lenses cannot be processed in auto processing mode. Process a cataract lens with the curve profiling the rear surface while checking the bevel position or groove position in guided processing mode. 4 - 13 2) Input the height of the optical center.

Align the cursor to and input a height of the optical center from the level of the frame center with 3) To correct the finished lens size, align the cursor to and input the corrective value with e.g. 4 - 14 4.4.2 Inputting height from lens outline 1. Select an inputting form. Align the cursor to and select either of the followings with PD: Height of the optical center from the straight-down point on the lens out- line. 4 - 15 4.4.2.1 Layout of bifocal lens 1. Select processing conditions. See “4.4.1 Selecting processing conditions and inputting layout data” (p.

Select (bifocal) for the layout mode. Input the prescribed PD for the near vision (PD of segment) at 4. 4 - 16 4.4.2.2 Layout of progressive power lens 1. Select processing conditions.

See “4.4.1 Selecting processing conditions and inputting layout data” (p. Select (Active) for the layout mode.

Input the prescribed PD at 4. Input the height of the eye point marked on a dummy lens. 4 - 17 4.4.3 Eye point layout This is a form to input the optical center by the distance from the nasal and bottom side of the lens outline. This form serves to specify the position of the eye point, which is marked on dummy lenses, as the optical center. When a lens has cylinder power, align the cylinder axis angle of the lens to the prescription value before marking.

It is recommended to use NIDEK Auto lensmeter for this purpose. Block the convex surface of the lens with a suction cup. Decenter the optical center 2.0 mm to the right Marked point and 5.0 mm to the bottom to block.

NOTE. For processing a polycarbonate lens, be sure to use a lens cup in order to prevent the. The edger is factory-configured so that a lens is blocked at 5 mm up and 5 mm outside position with the NIDEK centering device CE-1.

(The provided layout mark of segment on the screen of the CE-1 allows an operator to easily block a lens at 5 mm up and 5 mm outside.) When using the centering device of the other manufacturer, it is possible. 4 - 21 4.6 Processings Processing mode is specified by See Step 1. Of “4.4.1 Selecting processing conditions and inputting layout data” (p. Processing mode setting setting Auto processing mode (see p.

4-22) MTL/CEL (ZYL) Beveling Guided processing mode (see p. 4-25) MTL/CEL (ZYL) EX lens processing mode (see p. 4 - 22 4.6.1.1 Auto processing mode In this mode, a computer-calculated bevel is produced on the lens edge. Check the processing conditions.: MTL or CEL (ZYL): AUT 2. Set a lens to the adapter in the processing unit. Close the soundproof cover.

Processing does not start even if is pressed unless the soundproof cover is closed. WARNING. Be sure to keep the soundproof cover closed while processing a lens. If the soundproof cover is opened during processing, the instrument does not stop. Spray including processing waste may cause eye damage.

4 - 24 NOTE. Be sure to move a glass lens within the roughing wheel for glass lenses. If the glass lens contacts the other wheels, it may damage the wheels or the glass lens may crack.

The adjusted contact position with the wheel is effective only during the roughing of one lens. 4 - 25 4.6.1.2 Guided processing mode This is a mode to input the value of bevel curve and bevel position manually. Check the processing conditions.: MTL or CEL (ZYL): GUI 2.

Set a lens to the adapter in the processing unit. Adjust the bevel position. (a) Changing the bevel position only at the part that the edge is thick B CRV 1) Align the cursor to 2) Change the bevel curve value to move the bevel position toward the front or rear surface of the lens.

4 - 27 (b) Changing the position of the whole bevel parallel to itself 1) Press to simulate the bevel at the point that the edge is thinnest ( ). 2) Align the cursor to 3) Change the bevel tip point value to move the bevel position toward the front or rear surface of the lens. Start processing. Press Roughing Finishing Polishing (Only when is selected by Type PLB or PLB-2R.) Chamfering (Only when is selected.) Processings are complete. The Layout display returns. 10.

Take the lens off. WARNING. Open the soundproof cover after making sure that the wheels have come to a complete stop. 4 - 29 4.6.1.3 Guided processing mode (tilting function) The tilting function of bevel is available in guided processing mode, in which the bevel curve can be specified manually.

If the difference in width between the edge thickest point and thinnest point is extreme, the mounted lens does not look nice. 4 - 30 B CRV 3) Align the cursor to with, and set the bevel curve value with Press once to delete A (Auto-curve), and then set the desired value. E.g.)A4.3: A bevel position is computer-calculated from the ratio. 4.3: A bevel position is calculated from the spheric curve of the lens. Restart processing. Press to restart processing.

If the bevel is completely off the lens edge, the two short beeps will be produced. The sectional view position line automatically rotates along the whole traced outline and bevel section at each position will be shown.

4 - 32 4.6.1.4 EX lens processing mode This mode serves to process EX lenses. In this mode, the beveling which has the curve profiling the rear surface is performed. As for a cataract lens which has a large dilation on its front convex surface, process a lens in the EX lens processing mode if the lens processing cannot be performed in the guided processing mode (rear base curve) due to the lens shape measurement error. Simulate the bevel section at each point of the outline on the display.: The sectional view position line rotates counterclockwise.: The sectional view position line rotates clockwise. To stop the line movement, press again.: The sectional view position line jumps to the point that the lens edge is thinnest ( ) and thickest ( ) alternately. 4 - 34 Concrete example of the tilting function The procedures of processing EX lenses with the tilting function are described.

To use the tilting function, it is necessary to set the “TILT Function” parameter to “Exec”. See “5.2 Parameter Settings” (p. EX lenses have the distance part on its upper half and the near part on its lower half as the figure, and the difference between the top edge width and the bottom one is wide. 4 - 35 Inputting tilting amount The bevel position has been moved backward in Step though the upper part of the edge is thick. Move the bevel forward by inputting a minus value to “TILT”.

In doing so, always observe the bevel on the boundary between the distance and near parts. In most cases, the edge thinnest point is on the boundary. 4 - 36 4.6.2 Flat (rimless) edging In addition to the normal flat edging, grooving for nylor frames can be performed after the flat edging. The EX lens flat edging mode is also available for EX lenses in the normal flat edging.

In this mode, the auto grooving mode in which groove position and curve are calculated from measured data of a lens, the guided grooving mode in which data is manually input, and the EX lens grooving mode for grooving a EX lens are available. 4 - 37 Finishing Polishing (Only when is selected by Type PL4, PLB, or PLB-2R.) Chamfering (Only when is selected.) Processings are complete.

The Layout display returns. The processing order may change according to the lens material. Take the lens off. 4 - 38 Addition of grooving When the “To add safety bevel” parameter is set to “Exec”, grooving can be additionally performed (except for glass lenses) after the flat edging with the frame setting of “NYL”.

However, as well as retouching, this cannot be performed such as when removing the suction cup, switching R/L, or reading other frame data. 4 - 39 4.6.2.2 EX lens flat (rimless) edging mode This is a mode to make the lens shape measurement of the front surface and flat edge an EX lens more accurately.

(In the normal flat edging mode, the lens shape measurement of EX lens cannot be made.) Especially, this mode is effective when the polishing is selected to obtain the polishing with high accuracy. Start processing. Press Lens shape measurement Roughing Finishing Polishing (Only when is selected by Type PL4, PLB, or PLB-2R.) Chamfering (Only when is selected.) Processings are complete.

The Layout display returns. The processing order may change according to the lens material. 4 - 41 4.6.2.3 Auto grooving mode This is a mode to groove a lens at the computer-calculated position and curve after the flat edging. NOTE.

In grooving mode, glass lenses cannot be processed. Check the processing conditions.: NYL: AUT 2. 4 - 42 NOTE. If the thinnest lens edge is less than the default, grooving is not performed. At that time, the “Lacked lens thickness” message will appear after the lens shape measurement, and then the instrument will stop. Pressing goes to the Groove simulation display.

4 - 43 4.6.2.4 Guided grooving mode This is a mode to make a groove for nylor frames at the position and curve inputted manually after the flat edging. NOTE. In grooving mode, glass lenses cannot be processed. Check the processing conditions.: NYL: GUI 2. Simulate the groove section at each point of Sectional view position line the outline on the display.

The sectional view position line rotates counterclockwise. The sectional view position line rotates clockwise. To stop the line movement, press again. 4 - 45: The curve of the front base curve (FRNT), rear base curve (REAR), or ratio will be selected.

Specified curve value Front base curve Rear base curve Ratio (curve profiling (curve profiling the front surface the rear surface of the lens) of the lens) NOTE. Check the groove section. 1) Press to turn off the cursor. 2) Simulate the whole groove to see if the desired groove is obtained. See Step 5 on page 4-44.

Repeat Steps 5 - 7 until the desired groove is obtained. 4 - 47 4.6.2.5 EX lens grooving mode This is a mode to flat edge the EX lens and make a groove for nylor frames. In this mode, the groove is set to the curve of the rear lens surface. 4 - 48 NOTE. If the thinnest lens edge is less than the default, grooving is not performed. At that time, the message “Lacked lens thickness” will appear after the lens shape measurement, and then the instrument stops. Pressing goes to the Groove simulation display.

Start processing. Press Roughing Finishing Polishing (Only when is selected by Type PL4, PLB, or PLB-2R.) Grooving Chamfering (Only when is selected.) Processings are complete. The Layout display returns. The processing order may change according to the lens material.

4 - 50 4.6.3 Other processings 4.6.3.1 Processing for frame changing 1. Trace new frames. Call up the traced data. Press The traced outline of the frames will appear on the display. Establish the frame changing mode.

Press FC will appear at the bottom right of the display. Set the lens to the pattern setting unit while White button pressing the white button. Align the top mark on the cup with the direction of the white button. Trace the lens in the same manner as Steps 2 - 4 of “4.3.2 Tracing pattern”.

Remove the lens with the lens cup from the pattern setting unit. Process the lens. The processing will not start if it is judged that the lens size is not enough for processing in the lens shape measurement. 11. 4 - 53 4.6.3.2 Processing half-eye lenses When the distance from the blocking point to the position of edge-to-be is short and the lens adapter or lens clamp may contact with the wheels, the mark of the optical center will change from indicates, replace the lens adapter, lens clamp and lens cup with the ones for half-eye lenses.

(Double-coated adhesive tape for half-eye lens is supplied only for the NIDEK type.) If you use the conventional double-coated adhesive tape, cut off the excess part along the edge of the cup. 4 - 55 WARNING. Be sure to keep the soundproof cover closed while processing a lens. If the soundproof cover is opened during processing, the instrument does not stop. Spray including processing waste may cause eye damage.

Start processing. Press NOTE. 4 - 56 4.6.3.3 Polishing (Type PL4, PLB, and PLB-2R) This is a mode to polish the lens edge to save your time required to buff the lens edge after finishing. Set “POL” by pressing before starting processing with NOTE. 4 - 57 4.6.3.4 Chamfering Before processings are complete, chamfering can be performed.

Select the SFB mode by pressing before starting processing with The LED beside lights up, and shown on the display panel. Both lens edges are chamfered.

Rear lens edge is chamfered. For setting and safety bevel amount, see “8.13.1 Setting of SFB mode and chamfering amount”. 4 - 58 4.6.3.5 Glass soft processing Displayed only when the soft processing mode is selected. This is the processing method to perform the roughing process more precisely.

Even though the processing time is extended a little, lens breakage is prevented. When glass lenses are broken during processing, select the soft processing mode to prevent them from breaking. 4 - 59 4.6.3.6 Inputting the frame tilt angle in flat edging To increase the finished PD accuracy, correction is made using the frame tilt angle measured during tracing.

For nylor or two-point frames, however, the frame tilt angle cannot be measured because the pattern is traced. 4 - 60 4.7 Checking the Lens Size Check the lens size after processing is completed. If the lens is too large, retouch it to correct the size. 4.7.1 Checking the lens size Fit the lens in the frame and measure the gap at the rim joint. 4 - 61 NOTE. In the retouching process, reducing the lens size in 0.5 mm or more may lessen its vertical width.

Therefore, in the trial processing, process a lens with its size 3 mm larger. In the actual processing, do not perform retouching but follow the instructions below beginning with roughing. 4 - 62 4.8 Processing the Opposite Lens 1. Change the lens to be processed. Press to switch the lens to be processed.

Process the opposite lens in the same manner. 4.9 Removing the Lens Cup When removing the lens cup (suction cup or lens cup), use the provided cup remover. Insert the cup remover into the lens cup, and remove the lens cup while prying the cup with the remover. 4 - 63 4.10 Treatment after Daily Use 1. Clean the processing unit. Follow Steps 1 - 4 in “8.1 Wheel Dressing” to water the processing unit and wash out the processing wastes with a brush. CAUTION.

Be careful not to let water go into the inside of the instrument. It may cause malfunction of the instrument. CAUTION.

If a fracture, crack or flaw is found on the wheel, stop using the instrument and contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. Keep using the instrument may break the processing wheel and its broken pieces may injure the personnel. 4 - 65 4.11.2 Daily check after use Check the followings after every use each day. It is recommended to provide a check list to make sure everything is checked. Is the power turned OFF? Is the processing unit well cleaned?.

Replace the pipe if there is a problem. Replace the wheel every two years or after processing of five thousand lenses.

Contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. However, the number of lenses is referred only as a guide, so replacement at earlier period may be needed under such conditions that hard lenses have been processed in a row or numerous high-strength minus lenses have been processed. OTHER FUNCTIONS § 5 5.1 Process Counter This function displays the count for lenses that have been processed since production for each lens material.

The counts for polished, grooved, and chamfered lenses are also displayed. Call up the MENU display.

5 - 2 5.2 Parameter Settings This function sets each parameter according to the operator’s use. Call up the MENU display. Call up the Parameter exchange mode display. Select the item whose parameter needs to be changed.

5 - 3 Parameter items and the setting contents 1) Size preset (PLA, MTL): ± 2) Size preset (PLA, CEL or ZYL): ± 3) Size preset (GLS, MTL): ± (not function for Type PLB) 4) Size preset (GLS, CEL or ZYL): ±. Only when “None” is selected, the memory function becomes available. STD.: NIDEK standard format.

This is used to connect a NIDEK instrument with the edger. The edger is able to interface with the NIDEK LT-200, LT-700, LT-800, or LT-900. Sets the lens layout for blocking the bifocal lens.

3d Ultimate Fitness Arena

Specify the shifted values from the top line center of the segment in blocking the bifocal lens. When using the NIDEK Centering device, Model CE-1, leave the setting at the factory setting (5 mm outside, 5 mm up) and never change. 5 - 6 20) Meas. After roughing: None, All, PLA Factory setting: None Setts function that remeasures the lens shape after roughing.

None: After roughing, the lens shape is not remeasured. All: Except when the lens material is set to “GLS” (glass), the lens shape is remeasured after roughing. 5 - 7 5.3 Storing Initial Display This function stores the following items on the Layout display as the initial display which appears just after power-up. If the factory-set items on the initial display do not satisfy the operator’s need, it is possible to change the items to be displayed and restore them. 5 - 8 5.4 Storing and Calling Up the Traced Data The edger is provided with a memory function, which stores traced data and lens layout data in its memory and calls them up whenever necessary.

By storing a repetitive lens outline as a standard data and calling it up with the function, an operator does not have to trace the same lens for each processing and can save required time for lens processing. 5 - 9 5.4.1 When the edger is not connected to the barcode scanner The internal memory built in the standard type of the instrument can store and manage the traced outline and lens layout data of 100 sets of frame. 5 - 10 5.4.2 When the edger is connected to the barcode scanner By connection of the edger to the optional barcode scanner, the barcode memory function, which stores traced outline and lens layout data for a maximum of 500 sets of frame, becomes available. The read barcode number is stored as the managing number of the data. 5 - 11 To only store the traced outline and not storing the lens layout data, set the “Layout memory” parameter at “None” in advance (see p.

Read the barcode of the frame whose data to be called up. If the error code still appears, contact NIDEK or your stops. Authorized distributor.

Follow the procedure if the action is described on the error code table of Appendix B. In the event that the symptom cannot be solved by these suggestions above, contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor. STORAGE § 7 NOTE. Store the instrument in an environment free from dust and direct sunlight.

Avoid storing instrument in humid surroundings. If the instrument will not be used for a long time, unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. MAINTENANCE § 8 8.1 Wheel Dressing A clogged wheel requires a longer time for processing and makes the finished size inaccurate. It is necessary, therefore, to regularly dress the wheels. CAUTION.

In the dressing mode, the cover sensor is released and the wheels turn with the soundproof cover open. Open the soundproof cover. Start dressing. CAUTION. Apply the end surface of the dressing stick to the wheel, not the corner or the edge. Otherwise, the wheel may be damaged. Hold the dressing stick with both hands.

If the stick is held with one hand, the stick cannot be held strongly enough, the corner of the stick may collide with the wheel and damage it. 8 - 3 Dressing the polishing wheel 1) Press Water will run for a few seconds and the wheels will begin to turn at the same time. 2) Wet the dressing stick well with running water.

3) Press to stop the water. 4) Apply the dressing stick gently to the turning wheel. 8 - 4 Dressing the chamfering wheel When chamfering glass lenses frequently, dress the chamfering wheel. CAUTION. Apply the dressing stick gently.

If the dressing stick is applied forcefully, it may affect the chamfering amount. 1) Press The chamfering wheel will come out. 2) Wet the dressing stick well with running water. 8 - 5 8.2 Replacing the Water and Filter (115 V regions) The procedure differs depending on whether the optional FP-100 is equipped or not. 8.2.1 Replacing the water (when the optional FP-100 is equipped) Replace the processing water and stocking filter in the tank periodically. It is recommended that the water be replaced for every 100 lenses processed.

Filter the processing water to separate the processing waste and water. 1) Connect the special hose of the FP-100 to the filter joint on the tank. Press into the hose until you hear it click. 2) Set the function lever on the FP-100 to “FILTER”. 3) Turn on ( ) the power switch on the FP-100. Put the water into the tank up to the position Drain pipe connector illustrated in the right figure.

Even when the filtered water is reused, add required water. Guide of water volume 11. Put the lid on the tank. 8 - 8 8.2.2 Replacing the water (when the optional FP-100 is not equipped) Replace the processing water and stocking filter in the tank periodically. It is recommended that the water be replaced for every 100 lenses processed. NOTE. When the “Please Clean Tank & Pump and Replace Filter” message appears and the processing is stopped, replace the processing water and remove the waste accumulated on the drain pipe connector.

Put the water into the tank up to the position Drain pipe connector illustrated in the right figure. NOTE Guide of water volume. Do not put a plastic sheet in the tank. The pump fill may be blocked and it may cause malfunction. 8 - 10 8.3 Replacing the Water and Filter (230 V regions) Replace the processing water and stocking filter in the tank periodically. It is recommended that the water be replaced for every 100 lenses processed.

NOTE. When the “Please Clean Tank & Pump and Replace Filter” message appears and the processing is stopped, replace the processing water and stocking filter, and remove the waste accumulated on the drain pipe connector. Stocking filter CAUTION. Use the stocking filter only that NIDEK specifies. Other stockings may become clogged or cause the feedwater hose clogged. The stocking filter is a disposable article. Do not reuse it.

8 - 12 8.4 Replacing Fuses If the instrument can not be activated though the power switch is turned ON, fuse may be blown out. Replace the fuses with new ones. CAUTION.

Be sure to turn OFF the power switch and pull out the power cable before replacing fuses. 8 - 13 8.6 Size Adjustment When a edged lens is mounted into frames, the lens size is not fit all the time. In such cases, adjust the size by inputting the compensation value as follows. Call up the MENU display. Go back to the Layout display. Repeat Steps 1 - 4 until the lens size just fits the frame.

8.7 Adjusting Bevel Position When the bevel of a lens is finished to be displaced from the designated position, adjust the bevel position by changing the bevel constant. Call up the Bevel adjustment display. Align the pointer ( ) to “Bevel adjustment” and press 4. Input the compensation value. To shift the bevel toward the front side of the lens, press To shift toward the rear side, press The arrow shows that the bevel is moved toward the front side, and. 8 - 16 8.8 Adjusting Axis Shift 8.8.1 Adjusting axis shift when polishing is not done When the axis angle of a lens is finished to be shifted from the designated angle, adjust it as follows. Call up the MENU display.

Go back to the MENU display. Go back to the Layout display. Repeat Steps 1 - 5 until the correct axis angle is obtained. 8 - 18 8.9 Adjusting Lens Margin Allowed for Finishing The lens margin is compensated by the following procedure. Call up the MENU display. Call up the Size adjustment display.

Align the pointer ( ) to “Size adjustment” and press 3. Go back to the MENU display.

Go back to the Layout display. 8.10 PD Adjustment If the PD value inputted on the layout display does not agree with the PD of the finished lens, adjust the PD amount of the finished lens by the following procedure. 8 - 20 8.11 Adjustment for Polishing 8.11.1 If a part of edge is left unpolished (Type PL4, PLB, and PLB-2R) 1. Call up the MENU display. Call up the Size adjustment display. Align the pointer ( ) to “Size adjustment” and press 3.

Go back to the MENU display. Go back to the Layout display. Repeat Steps 1 - 5 until the whole edge is polished evenly. 7. Check the finished size after polishing.

Check each material lens for beveling and flat edging (only flat edging of Type PL4). 8 - 22 3) Align the pointer ( ) to the desired item with To adjust the beveled lens margin, specify as follows: For plastic or acrylic resin lenses, select “Polish size (PLA, bevel)”. For polycarbonate or trivex lenses, select “Polish size (PC, bevel)”. For high index plastic lenses, select “Rough size (HPL, bevel)”. 8 - 23 8.11.2 If the front edge or rear edge is left unpolished (Type PLB and PLB-2R) The polished bevel position is adjusted by the following procedure. Call up the MENU display.

Call up the Size adjustment display. Align the pointer ( ) to “Bevel adjustment”. 8 - 24 8.11.3 Axis shift adjustment for polishing (Type PL4, PLB, and PLB-2R) If the lens edge is not polished completely even after adjustment is made with “POL Differential”, the axis angle may be shifted. Perform the adjustment of the axis angle by the following procedure. 8 - 25 e.g.

At the sight from the front of lens, the upper left side is not polished, add 0.50 to the present value. Setting value: +1.00 +1.50 e.g. At the sight from the front of lens, the upper right side is not polished, subtract 0.50 from the present value. 8 - 26 8.12 Adjustment for Grooving 8.12.1 Setting of initial value for depth and width 1. Call up the MENU display. Call up the Groove & SFB adjustment display. Align the pointer ( ) to “Groove & SFB adjustment”.

8 - 27 8.12.2 Adjusting groove position When the groove of a lens is finished to be displaced from the designated position, adjust the groove position by changing the groove constant. Check the groove position. 1) Perform grooving with G CRV: 5: 5 and PNT: 0.0. Input the compensation value of the groove position. To shift the groove toward the front side of the lens, press To shift toward the rear side, press The arrow shows that the groove is moved toward the front side, and shows that it is moved toward the rear side. Align the pointer ( ) to “SFB Wheel Height”. Input the compensation value of SFB wheel height.

To make a shallow groove, press To make a deep groove, press 5. Go back to the MENU display. Align the pointer ( ) to “PLA GROOVE AXS const” or “PC GROOVE AXS const” with Groove depth of polycarbonate or trivex lensesis uneven: Specify “PC GROOVE AXS const”.

Groove depth of other lenses is uneven: Specify “PLA GROOVE AXS const”. 8 - 31 8.13 Adjustment for Chamfering 8.13.1 Setting of SFB mode and chamfering amount 1.

Call up the MENU display. Call up the Groove & SFB adjustment display. Align the pointer ( ) to “Groove & SFB adjustment”. 8 - 32 SFB Width (flat, rear): Factory setting: +0.3 mm Front SFB amount Rear SFB amount This is a guide setting for the chamfering amount of the rear SFB in flat edging.

Change the setting with 5. Go back to the MENU display.

Input the compensation value of SFB wheel position on the Groove & SFB adjustment display. 1) Call up the MENU display.

2) Align the pointer ( ) to “Groove & SFB adjustment” and press 3) Align the pointer ( ) to the desired item. To adjust the front SFB in beveling: Set the parameter “SFB Wheel Pos. 8 - 34 8.13.2.2 Chamfering amount is not even If the chamfering amount is not even in circumference, the chamfering axis angle may be shifted. Make the adjustment of the chamfering axis angle. Call up the MENU display.

Go back to the Layout display. Repeat Steps 1 - 6 until the chamfering amount becomes even.

8.14 Tracer Calibration Perform calibration of the tracer using the provided standard frames or standard pattern. It is recommended to perform calibration at the time of start to ensure the accuracy of tracing.

8 - 36 Circumference 6) Check traced data (circumference) on the MENU display. Circumference: If it is not in the range of 162.83±0.05, perform calibration with the standard frames again. 7) Remove the standard frames. Perform calibration with the standard pattern.

1) Set the provided standard pattern into the tracer. SPECIFICATIONS § 9 Processing system Beveling Auto: Computer-calculated bevel Guided: Manual bevel setting, which enables you to select either the curve profiling the front surface, the curve profiling the rear surface, the specified curve value, the position ratio or tilting amount Flat (Rimless) edging Flat edging Grooving. 9 - 2 Adjustable range FPD: 30.0 - 99.5 mm (0.5 mm increments) 30.0 - 99.5 mm (0.5 mm increments) 1/2 PD: 15.0 - 49.75 mm (0.25 mm increments) Vertical layout: ±15.0 mm (0.1 mm increments) Size adjustment: ±9.95 mm (0.05 mm increments) Bevel position: ±15.0 mm (0.1 mm increments) Groove position. 9 - 3 Lens chucking Chucking method: Electric system Chucking pressure: 20 kgf (pre-operation) 30 - 60 kgf (during operation) Automatic setting according to lens material Water supply system Pump circulation Other functions Layout: Active, passive, bifocal Layout input item: FPD (DBL) PD (1/2 PD) Vertical layout.

9 - 4 Measurement accuracy: Frame tracing ±0.05 mm (circumference error with 45 standard frame) Pattern tracing ±0.1 mm (circumference error with 45 standard pattern) Measurement time: 30 seconds (at binocular automatic tracing) 20 seconds (at pattern tracing) Whole system Dimensions: 520 (W) ×. ACCESSORIES § 1 0 10.1 NIDEK-type Accessories Operator’s manual. Suction cup.3 pcs. Lens cup.5 pcs. Double-coated adhesive tape.1 sheet Dressing stick for roughing wheel (WA80K).1 pc. (except for PLB) Dressing stick for finishing wheel (WA320K).

10 - 2 10.3 SANTI-type Accessories Operator’s manual. Double-coated adhesive tape.1 sheet Dressing stick for roughing wheel (WA80K).1 pc. (except for PLB) Dressing stick for finishing wheel (WA320K).1 pc. Dressing stick for polishing wheel (WA4000).1 pc. (except for PC) Half-eye lens clamp. SUPPLEMENT APPENDIX A A.1 Selection of Tracing (1) Tracing frames Normal tracing Tracing one rim only Tracing both rims Tracing single rim Set frames into the tracing unit. Set frames into the tracing unit.

Press Press See '4.3.1.1 Tracing both rims' (p. 4- See '4.3.1.2 Tracing single rim'.

A - 2 (2) Tracing pattern or dummy lens Tracing pattern Tracing dummy lens Pattern tracing Dummy lens tracing Set a dummy lens to the tracing unit. Set a pattern to the tracing unit.

Press Press See '4.3.3 Tracing dummy lens.' See '4.3.2 Tracing pattern'.

Nidek 3d-fit Le-9000sx

A - 3 A.2 Selection of Layout (1) Layout forms Normal input Inputting monocular PD (1/2PD) 1/2PD 1/2PD Optical center Optical center This is a form to input FPD, PD and This is a form to input the distance the height of optical center from the from the frame bridge center to each center of the rim ( eye point separately. A - 4 (2) Selection of lens and layout Bifocal lens Progressive power lens See '4.4.2.1 Layout of bifocal lens' See '4.4.2.2 Layout of progressive (p. Power lens' (p. A.3 Selection of Blocking Active mode Passive mode H o r i z o n t a l l y d e c e n t e r i n g amount V e r t i c a l l y. A - 5 A.4 Selection of Processing (1) Processing mode Creating computer-calculated Adjusting bevel position bevel Guided processing mode See '4.6.1.1 Auto processing mode' Select 'GUI'. Press Creating bevel on EX lens Check the Bevel simulation display.

Adjust the bevel curve and bevel See '4.6.1.4 EX lens processing position. A - 6 Chamfering Polishing lens edge See '4.6.3.4 Chamfering' (p. See '4.6.3.3 Polishing' (p. (2) Special processing Processing a lens which has Finished lens size is too large for already been mounted on one frame frame in order to fit it into another Retouching Processing for frame change Change the size value. The error code is essential to proper repair work. The contents of each error code are as follows.

As for the error code whose action is provided, follow its procedure before contacting NIDEK or your authorized distributor. ERROR CODE CONTENTS. B - 2 ERROR CODE CONTENTS 0801 CPU false interrupt error. 0802 CPU address error. 0803 CPU DMA bus error. 0900 Error in writing of EEPROM.

0901 Size constant in rough edging is out of its specified range. 0902 Size constant is out of its specified range. 0903 Bevel constant is out of its specified range. GLOSSARY APPENDIX C In this manual, the following terms are used to provide an easy understanding of the contents.

Therefore, thoroughly understand before reading the contents of this manual. Active mode This is for blocking a lens at the optical center.

Auto processing mode In this mode, the bevel curve and bevel position are automatically calculated by the computer for their best values of processing. C - 2 Processing for frame changing mode This is a process to process a lens, which has already been mounted on one frame, in order to fit it into another frame. Guided processing mode In this mode, the bevel curve and bevel position can be specified manually. Guided grooving mode In this mode, the groove curve and groove position for nylor frames can be specified manually. INDEX Active mode.4-18 Finishing wheel. 3-4 Adjusting axis shift.8-16 Flat (rimless) edging mode.

4-36 Adjusting bevel position.8-14 Flat (rimless) edging. 4-36 Adjusting groove position.8-27 FPD.3-9, 5-3 Adjusting lens margin Frame changing mode. Index - 2 Parameter exchange mode display.

3-13 Tilt base position.3-11 Parameter settings.5-2 TILT function (parameter).5-5 Passive mode.4-19 Tilting function. 4-29, 4-34 Pattern setting unit.4-7 Tracer calibration.8-35 Pattern setting unit support.

3D tracing and edging All material capable Precise bevel control Polishing function Integrated tracer, groover, and safety bevel Blocker included Lifetime phone technical support Free installation In office training included The 9000SX is a highly durable and efficient system for anyone considering a step up in edging technology. Edging Modes: Beveling:. Auto: Computer Calculated Bevel. Guided: Manual Bevel settings Grooving:.

Auto: Computer calculated groove position and curve. Guided: Manual input of groove and curve Lens Materials for Santinelli Nidek LE 9000SX: Glass, High Index, Polycarbonate, and CR-39 Lens Size: 90 mm max. Layout Range: 110mm max. Grinding Size:.

Flat Edging: 18mm min. Beveling: 19mm min. Water Supply System:. Recirculating tank and pump or Direct Water hookup.

Power Supply: 115V, 60Hz Dimensions: 20.5″W X 19.1″D X 13″H Weight: 92.6 lbs. Standard Accessories included Related products.