Nidek Medical LE-9000SX User manual

PATTERNLESS EDGER
Model LE-9000SX
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NIDEK CO., LTD. : 34-14, Maehama, Hiroishi-cho, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0038, Japan
(Manufacturer) Telephone: [phone]
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: [phone]
Facsimile: (81-3) 5844-2642
NIDEK INCORPORATED : 47651 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, California 94539, U. S. A.
(United States Agent) Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
NIDEK SOCIETE ANONYME : Europarc 13, rue Auguste Perret, 94042 CRETEIL, France
(Authorized Representative) Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: (01) 49 80 32 08
September 2006
40341-P902K
Printed in JAPAN

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. IEC and UL standards are applied in this manual. For
correct use, this manual is needed. Especially, cautions for safety and operating
procedures must be thoroughly understood before using the instrument.
Keep this manual handy to verify use.
If you encounter any problems or have questions about the instrument during use, please
contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

Table of Contents
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1INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 Outline of the Product ................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Symbol Information .................................................................................................... 1-2
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2SAFETY ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Cautions during Use ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Storage ...................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Transport ................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Installation .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.5Wiring ........................................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6 After Use ................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.7 Maintenance and Check ............................................................................................. 2-5
2.8 Disposal ..................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.9 Labels ........................................................................................................................ 2-8
2.10 Safety Function ...................................................................................................... 2-10
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3CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................... 3-1
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4OPERATING PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Operation Flow ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Tracings .................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.1 Tracing frames ................................................................................................. 4-4
4.3.1.1 Tracing both rims ................................................................................. 4-4
4.3.1.2 Tracing single rims ................................................................................. 4-5
4.3.1.3 Semiauto tracing .................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1.4 Tracing goggle type frames .................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2 Tracing patterns ................................................................................................. 4-7
4.3.3 Tracing dummy lenses ........................................................................................ 4-8
4.3.4 Tracing during processing ................................................................................ 4-10
4.3.5 Stopping tracing .............................................................................................. 4-10
4.3.5.1 Stopping frame tracing ......................................................................... 4-10
4.3.5.2 Stopping pattern or dummy lens tracing ................................................ 4-10
4.4 Layouts .................................................................................................................... 4-11
4.4.1 Selecting processing conditions and inputting layout data .................................. 4-11
4.4.2 Inputting height from lens outline ...................................................................... 4-14
4.4.2.1 Layout of bifocal lens .......................................................................... 4-15
4.4.2.2 Layout of progressive power lens ........................................................ 4-16
4.4.3 Eye point layout .............................................................................................. 4-17
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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 ......................................................................... 4-22
4.6.1.2 Guided processing mode ..................................................................... 4-25
4.6.1.3 Guided processing mode (tilting function) ............................................. 4-29
4.6.1.4 EX lens processing mode .................................................................... 4-32
4.6.2 Flat (rimless) edging ........................................................................................ 4-36
4.6.2.1 Flat (rimless) edging mode ................................................................... 4-36
4.6.2.2 EX lens flat (rimless) edging mode ....................................................... 4-39
4.6.2.3 Auto grooving mode ............................................................................ 4-41
4.6.2.4 Guided grooving mode ........................................................................ 4-43
4.6.2.5 EX lens grooving mode ....................................................................... 4-47
4.6.3 Other processings ........................................................................................... 4-50
4.6.3.1 Processing for frame changing .............................................................. 4-50
4.6.3.2 Processing half-eye lenses ................................................................... 4-53
4.6.3.3 Polishing (Type PL4, PLB, and PLB-2R) ............................................ 4-56
4.6.3.4 Chamfering ......................................................................................... 4-57
4.6.3.5 Glass soft processing ........................................................................... 4-58
4.6.3.6 Inputting the frame tilt angle in flat edging .............................................. 4-59
4.7 Checking the Lens Size ............................................................................................. 4-60
4.7.1 Checking the lens size ...................................................................................... 4-60
4.7.2 Retouching lenses ............................................................................................ 4-60
4.8 Processing the Opposite Lens ................................................................................... 4-62
4.9 Removing the Lens Cup ............................................................................................ 4-62
4.10 Treatment after Daily Use ....................................................................................... 4-63
4.11 Daily Checks .......................................................................................................... 4-64
4.11.1 Daily check before use .................................................................................. 4-64
4.11.2 Daily check after use ..................................................................................... 4-65
4.12 Periodical Check .................................................................................................... 4-66
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5OTHER FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Process Counter ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Parameter Settings .................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Storing Initial Display ............................................................................................... 5-7
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