Reichert Manual Lensometer ML1 User manual

ML1
Manual Lensometer®
User’s Guide

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Table of Contents.............................................................................................3
Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................................4
Symbol Information..........................................................................................6
Introduction......................................................................................................7
Indications for Use.....................................................................................7
Contraindications.......................................................................................7
Instrument Setup.............................................................................................8
Unpacking..................................................................................................8
Parts Diagram............................................................................................9
Battery Installation...................................................................................10
Tilt Angle..................................................................................................10
Focus the Eyepiece................................................................................. 11
Holding a Lens for Measurement ............................................................12
Lens Analysis...........................................................................................12
Reading in Plus Cylinder....................................................................13
Reading in Minus Cylinder..................................................................13
Lens Centering & Marking.......................................................................13
Measuring Prism Power ..........................................................................14
Measuring Bifocal Additions ....................................................................15
Fused Bifocal Lens.............................................................................15
One-Piece Bifocal Lens......................................................................15
Measuring Contact Lenses......................................................................15
Cleaning & Maintenance ...............................................................................16
Cleaning ..................................................................................................16
Exterior Cleaning................................................................................16
Lens Cleaning.....................................................................................16
InkpadRelling ........................................................................................16
Target Centering......................................................................................17
Removing Prism Compensator...........................................................17
Target Centering Procedure ...............................................................17
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................18
Specications ................................................................................................19
Warranty........................................................................................................20
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Reichert Technologies (Reichert) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this instrument when:
Assembly,disassembly,repair,ormodicationismadebyunauthorizeddealersorpersons.•
Instrument is not used in accordance with this User’s Guide.•
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAWAND EUROPEAN REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THIS
DEVICE BE PURCHASED ONLY BYA PHYSICIAN OR A PERSON ACTING ON BEHALF OF A PHYSICIAN.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD BE USED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE. THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED IF USED INA MANNER NOT
SPECIFIED BY REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES.
WARNING: DO NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WITHOUTAUTHORIZATION FROM
THE MANUFACTURER. ANY REPAIR OR SERVICE TO THIS INSTRUMENT MUST BE PERFORMED BY
EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL OR DEALERS WHO ARE TRAINED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT
OPERATION OF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MAINTAINED.
WARNING: MODIFICATIONS TO THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT ALLOWED. ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS
UNIT MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY REICHERT SO THAT CORRECT OPERATION IS MAINTAINED.
WARNING: IF THIS INSTRUMENT IS MODIFIED, APPROPRIATE INSPECTION AND TESTING MUST BE
CONDUCTED TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFE USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT.
WARNING: THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY OF THIS INSTRUMENT CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS) THAT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO STATIC CHARGES PRODUCED
BY THE HUMAN BODY. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS WITHOUT TAKING PROPER PRECAUTIONS.
WARNING: THE EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE USED ADJACENT TO OR STACKED WITH
OTHER EQUIPMENTAND THAT IFADJACENT OR STACKED USE IS NECESSARY, THE EQUIPMENT
OR SYSTEM SHOULD BE OBSERVED TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION IN THE CONFIGURATION IN
WHICH IT WILL BE USED.
WARNING: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE
ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
WARNING: THE BATTERY SHOULD ONLY BE REPLACED WITH THE BATTERY SPECIFIED IN THIS
MANUAL. USE OF ANOTHER BATTERY MAY CAUSE FIRE OR AN EXPLOSION.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE A SHORTING DEVICE BETWEEN THE BATTERY TERMINALS, OR ALLOW
THE BATTERY TO BECOME WET. MISUSE OR IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF THIS BATTERY MAY
CAUSE IT TO BECOME VERY HOT, IGNITE OR EXPLODE. DAMAGE TO THIS UNITAND/OR SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERIES. THE BATTERY IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE
CHARGED BYANY ELECTRICAL SOURCE. CHARGING COULD GENERATE GAS AND INTERNAL
SHORT-CIRCUITING, LEADING TO DISTORTION, LEAKAGE, OVERHEATING, EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THE BATTERIES TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 140ºF, DISASSEMBLE THE
BATTERIES, OR DAMAGE TO THIS UNITAND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
WARNING: NEVER ALLOW LIQUID LEAKING FROM THE BATTERY TO GET IN YOUR EYES OR MOUTH
AS THIS LIQUID COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH
YOUR EYES OR MOUTH, FLUSH THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULTA
PHYSICIAN.
Warnings and Cautions

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Warnings and Cautions(continued)
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN TO
PREVENT THEM FROM BEING SWALLOWED. IF SWALLOWED, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
CAUTION: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: THE INTERNAL CIRCUITRY OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESDS) THAT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO STATIC CHARGES PRODUCED
BY THE HUMAN BODY. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS WITHOUT TAKING PROPER ESDS
PRECAUTIONS.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS ON ANY PART OF THIS
INSTRUMENTAS DAMAGE TO THE UNIT MAY OCCUR. SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR DETAILED
CLEANING INSTRUCTION.
CAUTION: MEDICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT NEEDS SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS REGARDING EMC
AND NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED AND PUT INTO SERVICE ACCORDING TO THE EMC INFORMATION
PROVIDED IN THEACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.
CAUTION: PORTABLE AND MOBILE RF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT CAN AFFECT MEDICAL
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT TO BE USED NEAR HIGH-FREQUENCY EMITTING SURGICAL
EQUIPMENT.

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Symbol Information
The following symbols appear on the instrument.
Consult Instructions for Use symbol indicating important operating
and maintenance instructions that are included in this User’s Guide
Caution Symbol indicating important information and maintenance
instructions that are included in the User’s Guide
TypeBProductClassication
Class I Equipment, Continuous Operation
Protective Earth
ON / OFF
DC Volts
Date of Manufacture
REF Catalog Number
SN Serial Number
Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Compliance to Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
Fragile Contents in Shipping Container - handle with care
Keep Dry - Package shall be kept away from rain
AuthorizedRepresentativeinEuropeanCommunity
This Way Up - Indicates the correct upright position of package

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ML1 Manual Lensometer®.
The ML1 will provide you with fast, accurate and reliable measurements of eyeglass lenses and contact
lensesformanyyears.Theinstrumentutilizesaninnovativebattery-powered,LEDilluminationsystem
to enable clear and precise measurements of single, multifocal, and progressive lenses.
This User’s Guide is designed as a training and reference manual for operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting. We recommend that you read it carefully prior to use and follow the instructions in the
guide to ensure optimum performance of your new instrument.
Please retain this manual for future reference and to share with other users. Additional copies can
beobtainedfromyourauthorizedReichertdealerorfromtheReichertCustomerServicedepartment.
Contact information is provided at the end of this guide.
Indications for Use
The ML1 is a battery powered lensmeter that is intended for measuring spectacle lenses as well as
contact lenses.
Contraindications
None.

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Instrument Setup(continued)
Unpacking
Open the top of the shipping box and remove the1. User’s Guide from the top. Refer to Figure SU-01.
Remove the Styrofoam Box and set on a flat2. surface. Refer to Figure SU-02.
Cut or remove the Tape that is at the seam of3. the Styrofoam Box. Refer to Figure SU-02.
CAUTION: THERE IS ONLY A THIN AMOUNT OF
STYROFOAM BETWEEN THE INSTRUMENTAND THE
BOX. BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT INTO THE TAPE
AND STYROFOAM TOO DEEP IF USING A KNIFE OR
SCISSORS, OR THE ML1 MAY BECOME SCRATCHED OR
DAMAGED.
Lift off the top part of the Styrofoam Box.4. Refer to Figure SU-03.
Remove the ML1 Lensometer and stand it5. upright on a flat surface.
Remove the accessories. Refer to Figure SU-03.6.
Accessories Included:
2 AAA Batteries (P/N 13950000-902)• Dust Cover (P/N 15110-016)• Contact Lens Holder (P/N 15110-017)• User’s Guide (P/N 15110-101)• (Removed in step 1)
Carefully remove the plastic bag that was7. protecting the ML1 during shipping.
Refer to Figure SU-03.
Remove the Rubber Band, Styrofoam Block,8. and package of Desiccant that was holding the
Marking Pens upright during transport.
Refer to Figure SU-04.
Keep the packaging in case transportation of9. the ML1 is required in the future.
Figure SU-01 User’s Guide
Styrofoam
Box
Cardboard Box
User’s
Guide
Figure SU-02 Styrofoam Box
Styrofoam Box
Tape
Figure SU-03 ML1 and Accessories
2 ‘AAA’
Batteries Contact
Lens Holder
Dust
Cover
ML1
Figure SU-04 Rubber Band & Styrofoam
Rubber
Band
Styrofoam
Block Desiccant

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Instrument Setup(continued)
Parts Diagram
ML1 Parts
On-Off Switch1. Table Lift Lever2. Lens Clamp Handle3. Marking Lever4. Focusable Eyepiece5. Prism Compensator6. Lens Clamp7. Lens Holder8. Power Wheel9. Axis Wheel10. Battery Compartment11. Tilt Lock Lever12. Lens Table13.
Figure SU-05 ML1 Parts Diagram
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7
9
11
51086 7
4
3
2
13
Accessories
Dust Cover (P/N1. 15110-016)
Contact Lens Holder (P/N 15110-017)2. 2 “AAA” Batteries (P/N 13950000-902)3. Figure SU-06 MML1 & Accessories
1
2 3

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Instrument Setup(continued)
Battery Installation
Using a flathead screwdriver, remove the1. Screw that secures the Battery Compartment
to the ML1. Refer to Figure SU-07.
Open the Battery Compartment and install the2. two “AAA” Batteries. Refer to Figure SU-08.
Close the Battery Compartment and secure it3. with the screw. Refer to Figure SU-07.
Tilt Angle
The angle of the main body can be adjusted for
comfort or convenience.
Note: When measuring contact lenses, the ML1
needs to be fully upright.
Rotate the Tilt Lock Lever counter-clockwise1. to loosen the tilt mechanism.
Refer to Figure SU-08.
Move the main body up or down to the desired2. position.
Tighten the Tilt Lock Lever to secure the main3. body in the desired position.
Refer to Figure SU-08.
Turning the ML1 On and Off
To turn on the instrument, press the On-Off
Switch. Refer to Figure SU-09. A green LED
light will illuminate, indicating the unit is on.
Note: The ML1 will enter ‘sleep mode’ and turn
off automatically after approximately 5
minutes.
To turn the power off, press the On-Off Switch
again. Refer to Figure SU-09. The green LED
light will turn off, indicating that the power is off.
Figure SU-07 Battery Screw
Screw
Battery
Compartment
Figure SU-08 Install Batteries
Tilt Lock
Lever
“AAA” Batteries
Figure SU-09 On-Off Switch
On-Off
Switch