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OPERATING PROCEDURES

Blocking

4

Press the lens clamp button 

 to temporary

clamp the lens.

5

Align the lens.

Align the single vision lens so that the square frame indicating the blocking area changes
from red to green. When the mark is red and blinking, the lens can not be blocked.
For dual-tone colored lenses, be sure the correct side is facing up before blocking. Place the
lens so that the colored lines are horizontal.

When the lens type is one of the following, manual and exact alignment of the lens is needed.

• Progressive power lens (Progressive) with Semi auto mode

• Place the progressive power lenses on the lens table, keeping the amount of tilting of the 

horizontal reference line (or markings on the laser marks) within ±10°.

If the amount of tilting exceeds ±10°, the eye point mark for far vision changes to red and blocking
becomes prohibited.

• Pressing the magnification display 

double displays the screen.

The larger view simplifies the alignment
process.

Blocking is possible with the magnified
display.

• Pressing the brightness display changes 

the camera image brightness.

Brightness display 

Magnification display

Summary of Contents for ICE-1000

Page 1: ...INTELLIGENT BLOCKER Model ICE 1000 OPERATOR S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...o Ku Tokyo 113 0033 Japan Telephone 81 3 5844 2641 Facsimile 81 3 5844 2642 NIDEK INCORPORATED 47651 Westinghouse Drive Fremont California 94539 U S A United States Agent Telephone 510 226 5700 Facsim...

Page 3: ...ng the instrument Keep this manual handy for verification whenever necessary If you encounter any problems or have questions about the instrument please contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor In...

Page 4: ...the instrument in a location with an adequate operating area in front of the instrument as illustrated on Page V Be sure to use a wall outlet which meets the power specification requirements If the l...

Page 5: ...re In the event of malfunction disconnect the power cord from the outlet Never touch the inside of the instrument and contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor Be sure to select the material of a l...

Page 6: ...perature and humidity at the following range during transport and storage of the packed instrument Environmental conditions Temperature 25 to 70 C Humidity 10 to 95 Non condensing A place with low dus...

Page 7: ...ling of the components It is recommended to commission the disposal to a designated industrial waste dis posal contractor When disposing of packing materials sort them by material and follow local gov...

Page 8: ...VI...

Page 9: ...ing 30 2 4 2 Pattern tracing 34 2 4 3 Demo lens tracing 35 2 4 4 Stopping tracing 36 2 5 Setting Processing Conditions and Entering Layout Data 37 2 5 1 Setting processing conditions 37 2 5 2 Entering...

Page 10: ...justing the Cup Holder 88 3 5 Cleaning 88 3 6 List of Replacement Parts 88 4 CONNECTION AND SETTINGS 89 4 1 Setting Parameters 89 4 2 Connection 96 4 2 1 Connection samples 96 4 2 2 Setting the ICE 10...

Page 11: ...and axis directions allows the operator to accurately block the lens simply by placing the lens at the approximate center of the lens table An uncut lens outline obtained by the built in CMOS camera...

Page 12: ...nfiguration 1 2 Configuration Front view Tracer LCD touch screen Lens clamp button Block button Screen switch button Lens clamp Barcode scanner USB port Pattern setting unit stand Blocking arm Lens ta...

Page 13: ...button Switches the Blocking screen and Layout screen Lens clamp Holds the lens Barcode scanner Optional Scans the barcode JOB of job ticket USB port Connects the USB flash drive saving the JOB data...

Page 14: ...ed in the tracing unit Stylus Traces a frame groove to measure its shape Pattern setting unit support Mounts the pattern setting unit set with a pattern or a demo lens Right eye tracing button Starts...

Page 15: ...d to connect a LAN cable when comprising the Blocker LAB system Entry LAB system or Extended LAB system on a LAN of ETHERNET 1 Use the LAN port when connecting three or more LEX 1000s in the Mini LAB...

Page 16: ...E Configuration EDGER 2 port Used to connect the second lens edger The system configuration for the EDGER 2 port can be set by the corresponding parameter BARCODE port Used to connect an optional barc...

Page 17: ...eration or next operation Menu button Displays a pop up menu selecting the Initial screen save Data screen display and Parameter screen display Right Left indication This shows the left eye or right e...

Page 18: ...center Cylinder axis angle AXIS This shows the prescribed cylinder axis angle which is entered manually Range 0 to 180 in increment of 1 Size This shows the enlarged or reduced lateral size from an i...

Page 19: ...er of the lens shape frame center In Active mode this mark is displayed in red and in Passive mode this mark is displayed in blue Circumference Displays the circumference of the traced outline Lens ma...

Page 20: ...ty beveling is off the options are Polish and Non Pol None The Polish option can not be selected for glass lenses Safety beveling button The selectable options depend on the connected lens edger Set t...

Page 21: ...al Demo demo lens Lens detection mode Selects the lens detection criteria corresponding to the single vision lens and progressive power lens CYL mode Switches to CYL reading mode CYL mode when using A...

Page 22: ...Standard Pliable Mini and Nano When STD is selected set the outer dimensions of the lens cup respectively for the standard lens cup hard cup and the cup hard cup for half eye lens The shape of the le...

Page 23: ...be changed the frame By pressing this button blocking can be performed with the lens clamp is not used For the blocking method of frame change see 2 9 1 Blocking with frame change holder Page 79 Narr...

Page 24: ...ate indication value to display the numeric keypad and change the hole position Hole angle button R button Add hole buttons Delete hole button Diameter indication Depth indication Mirror button L butt...

Page 25: ...pes of coordinate display methods according to the selection of the horizontal and vertical reference positions The method can be selected according to each hole Horizontal reference position Vertical...

Page 26: ...1000 and LEX 1000 settings Edit button Switches to the Adjust screen The displayed screen name is indicated in the button Group indication Displays the group number of the currently selected hole Pre...

Page 27: ...ypad and specify the value to change the hole position Step Select the dimension change step from 0 10 0 25 0 50 with input button Or when selecting the numeric keypad the value can be input with the...

Page 28: ...witch If the symbol side of the switch is flipped down the power is not supplied to the blocker The state of the power switch If the symbol side of the switch is flipped down the power is supplied to...

Page 29: ...ng carton and check them The following are included in the standard configuration Main body Pattern setting unit Standard frame Standard pattern Frame change holder Power cord Touch pen Communication...

Page 30: ...the power cord 1 Place the main body on a stable table 2 Open the cover of the tracing unit and remove the cushion tape and fixing fitting retaining the inside of the tracing unit 3 Release the lens c...

Page 31: ...the removed screws in storage because they are used for repacking the ICE 1000 4 Close the top cover and fix with the screw 4 Remove the blocking arm set screw from the hole of right side cover Keep t...

Page 32: ...e layout screen is displayed after the ICE 1000 is initialized This is all you have to do before use CAUTION The electrical outlet must have a grounding terminal Electric shock or fire may occur in th...

Page 33: ...frame 45 to the tracing unit Set the standard frame with the surface with the inscribed numbers up so that the rim clips are set over eight semicircular hollows on both surfaces of the frame 3 Press t...

Page 34: ...rn 2 Press the button while depressing the button The lamp of the button blinks 3 Press the button The calibration is performed 4 After the calibration is complete start tracing the standard pattern w...

Page 35: ...CE 1000 in the Mini LAB system Page 27 Setting processing conditions 2 5 1 Setting processing conditions Page 37 Entering layout data 2 5 2 Entering layout data for single vision lenses Page 41 2 5 3...

Page 36: ...is displayed on the LCD touch screen 2 Subsequently the measurement LED lights up and the measuring unit and blocking mechanism sets their origins 3 The layout screen is displayed The ICE 1000 is now...

Page 37: ...ICE 1000 and the LEX 1000 comprise the system 1 Turn the power switch ON to start the ICE 1000 See 2 2 Start up Page 26 for the ICE 1000 startup procedure 2 Set to JOB mode and enter the JOB Pressing...

Page 38: ...thod Each data of the shapes processing conditions and layout for the both eye lenses is saved in the JOB simultaneously with blocking 8 Block the left eye lens Each data of shapes processing conditio...

Page 39: ...processing both eye lenses process them continuously It is impossible to set processing conditions independently for the left and right eye lenses to be saved in the same JOB The processing condition...

Page 40: ...he lower slider placing the frame bottom between the rim clips on the lower slider Frame tracing Both eyes Traces the both eyes of general frames Frame tracing Single eye Traces the left or right eye...

Page 41: ...ther the Right eye tracing button or Left eye tracing button If there is a mismatch of 1 mm or more in circumference between the left and right eye frames a tracing error occurs tracing is automatical...

Page 42: ...Both eye tracing Page 30 2 Press the Both eye tracing button for three seconds The stylus moves and pauses in the start position of tracing The button blinks In single eye tracing press the Right eye...

Page 43: ...s level Do not fasten the left frame between the rim clips Hold the left temple to maintain the right frame level 2 Start tracing Press the Right eye tracing button 3 Remove the frames from the tracin...

Page 44: ...attern 2 Set the pattern setting unit to the tracing unit 1 Open the cover of the tracing unit 2 Set the pattern setting unit to the tracing unit Pull the lower slider forward and set the pattern sett...

Page 45: ...ximate center of the demo lens with a lensmeter At this time the frame must be contacted with the lens table while the demo lens is mounted in the frame 2 Affix the double coated adhesive tape to the...

Page 46: ...ing Follow the following procedures to stop tracing Stopping frame tracing 1 Press the Both eye tracing button The stylus returns to its original position and the frames are released Stopping pattern...

Page 47: ...ype whether or not to polish lenses whether or not to safety bevel lenses and soft processing mode Lens type Select the lens type Pressing the lens type button displays the pop up menu Select the butt...

Page 48: ...button displays the pop up menu Select the button of a desired frame type Metal Plastic celluloid frame Two point Nylor Specify processing Specify processing contents for each frame type with the Proc...

Page 49: ...the pop up menu Select the button of a desired polishing type None Polishing is OFF Polish Pol EDG Pol SB When safety beveling is OFF Nylor Groove Grooving is ON Flat Grooving is OFF Setting this mode...

Page 50: ...n switches safety beveling ON and OFF When the Polish S B Setting parameter is se to SE ME Pressing the S B button displays the pop up menu Select the button of a desired safety bevel type None Safety...

Page 51: ...n the necessary item is not entered the corresponding numeric button is highlighted in yellow See the following explanations for the details of lens layout data Items to be entered in lens layout data...

Page 52: ...s of the left and right frames can also be entered instead of the FPD Pressing the FPD button displays the pup up menu Press the DBL button to enter the DBL value The range of the DBL value is 1 00 to...

Page 53: ...isplays the pop up menu Press the PD or BT button to change the entry method 4 Size Enlarged or reduced lateral size of a lens shape Enter arbitrary value in the Size field if necessary Press the Size...

Page 54: ...ment of 1 The cylinder reading polarity of the axis mixed or reading must match the prescription CYL reading mode To change the setting press the CYL mode button to display the pop up menu and select...

Page 55: ...Active mode The lens is blocked with the lens cup at the optical center Passive mode The lens is blocked with the lens cup at the boxing frame center When the ALM Auto Lensmeter function does not wor...

Page 56: ...nimum Size Y parameters become disabled See 4 1 Setting Parameters Page 89 for the parameter setting procedure Minimum lens size with a stan dard lens cup hard cup Minimum lens size with a lens cup ha...

Page 57: ...the pop up menu Press the PD or BT button to select the entry method Safety beveling Flat edging 32 mm 25 mm Beveling 34 mm 26 mm When the lenses have an excessively short vertical diameter that the...

Page 58: ...gment Press the PD or BT numeric button to display the numeric keypad Enter any value and press the Ent button PD Enter the distance from the center point on the top line of the segment straight down...

Page 59: ...with the lens cup at the center of the distance part of the lenses detected from the printed eye point mark for far vision and hori zontal reference lines Before blocking the lens erase marks on the l...

Page 60: ...ying a desired eye point for far vision by the height from the laser marks EP Measure the EP value in advance 1 Mark the laser marks with a pen 2 Determine a desired eye point for far vision and measu...

Page 61: ...ter the distance between the eye point for far vision and straight down point of the lens shape BT Enter the distance between the eye point for far vision and the lowest point of the lens shape The Pr...

Page 62: ...the lens and block the lens The method of entering lens layout data is the same as that for the single vision lenses See 2 5 2 Entering layout data for single vision lenses Page 41 O Setting WD The WD...

Page 63: ...not displayed Alignment mark V size B in the figure Select the height of the alignment mark hori zontally ling ellipse 0 mm 1 0 mm or 2 0 mm When 0 mm is selected the horizontal long ellipse becomes a...

Page 64: ...ing the lens shape with the touch pen There is also a method to determine the area that is not to be changed and other area that can be changed 1 Display the original shape data on the layout screen 2...

Page 65: ...pe change the whole shape is displayed in blue and the pre change shape is displayed in black The numeric values for any area set not to be changed by the fixed area function are displayed in gray Eve...

Page 66: ...pe on the screen Shape change by dragging 1 Click the area to be changed with the touch pen and change it to the desired shape When dragging starts the numeric values dis appear and the changed shape...

Page 67: ...Vertical direction Fixes the position to the frame center determined before the change When the Shape Editor screen is displayed after the change the coordinates from the center moved by the change a...

Page 68: ...the Groove button The grooving setting screen is displayed on the upper part of the Groove button 4 Enter the curve groove position depth and width individually for the left and right eye lens on the...

Page 69: ...button unit mm The width range is 0 6 to 1 2 mm Auto Computer calculated curve Guide Sets guided grooving to be automatic when processing Curve Manually enter the desired curve Pressing the numeric b...

Page 70: ...tions are saved When the Curve setting is other than Auto or when the groove position has been changed ensure that desired groove specifications are displayed by checking the simulated groove section...

Page 71: ...contact with the lens table to mark the lenses Mark the lens so that the middle marking point is at the center of the demo lens 2 Trace the demo lens 3 Remove the bridge 4 For the demo lens without f...

Page 72: ...with a blower brush 4 Set a demo lens on the lens table with its front surface facing up Place the demo lens so that the markings are parallel to the horizontal line of the cross on the screen 5 Press...

Page 73: ...ouch pen A red circle or symbol corresponding to the hole type is displayed in the specified posi tion Rough positioning is acceptable because it will be precisely aligned later For slotted and rectan...

Page 74: ...y angle 3 For pair or notched holes adjust the distance between the holes Drag the pair or notched hole position displayed in green 4 Specify the position diameter and depth of all holes in the same m...

Page 75: ...e Counterbored hole Specify the diameter and depth separately for the hole and counterbore Specify the hole center position Diameter Diameter of the hole and counterbore Depth Depth of the hole and co...

Page 76: ...th when the reference hole is selected displayed in red applies the settings to the paired hole or notch Change the paired hole or notch settings by selecting it displayed in red with the hole number...

Page 77: ...ction button press the Delete button The hole displayed in red is the selected hole Hole diameter hole depth and rotation angle Change the value with the numeric keypad displayed by pressing the each...

Page 78: ...of the X axis horizontal direction and Y axis vertical direction In the Y axis vertical direction the hole becomes parallel to the clamp axis with 0 Entering a positive value tilts the hole upward and...

Page 79: ...ror function Pressing the mirror button turns ON or OFF the function for each hole When the MRR characters are displayed in light blue holes are automatically specified in mirrored positions on the ot...

Page 80: ...B Edge or H Edge is selected Horizontal reference position Select the vertical reference position from among Cen ter and B Edge Vertical reference position Horizontal reference position button Center...

Page 81: ...g Settings 2 Coordinate display methods When the vertical reference position is set to Center When the vertical reference position is set to B Edge Center Center B Edge Center H Edge Center Center B E...

Page 82: ...mark is oblate ellipse be sure to use the lens cup for half eye lens To use the lens cup for half eye lenses the double coated adhesive tape for the lens cup for half eye lens is necessary When using...

Page 83: ...wer lenses are displayed Place the lens so that the cup holder mark is in the lens chuck pin area The operator can judge if the lens outline is sufficient for the shape on the LCD touch screen on cond...

Page 84: ...llowing manual and exact alignment of the lens is needed Progressive power lens Progressive with Semi auto mode Place the progressive power lenses on the lens table keeping the amount of tilting of th...

Page 85: ...tighten the lens 7 Block the lens 1 Press the Block button Before pressing the button confirm that the lens cup is set in the cup holder 2 The blocking arm moves to the front and center then downward...

Page 86: ...age The message closes and the lens detection criteria is measured 9 Store the blocked lens in a tray etc with the JOB on it Clearly mark the left or right eye lens on the tray etc when storing the le...

Page 87: ...the lens table with hands 3 Place the frame change holder on the center of the lens table The orientation of the frame change holder is as shown to the right 4 Place the lens on the frame change holde...

Page 88: ...cup holder See Step 1 of 2 9 Blocking Page 72 3 Place the lens on the lens table with the lens convex side up 4 Align the lens Align the middle marking with the center of the alignment scale Ensure th...

Page 89: ...s so that it is within the blockable range There is undetermined layout data Determine the layout data Blocking protection is ON The lens of either eye side is going to be blocked with the same alread...

Page 90: ...pe Editor screen Data edit Displays the Data edit screen Search Searches data or folders The keyboard or numeric keypad is displayed Enter a data or folder name and press the Ent button to select the...

Page 91: ...ting new folder Hole Edit screen The displayed button function is same as the screen displayed in the Hole tab Pressing the Exit button displays the mes sage Do you save the data Yes No and pressing Y...

Page 92: ...utton returns to the Data screen The JOB number or PTN number is specified with Manufacturer File number Up to 16 digits are specified including hyphens JOB_DATA and PTN_DATA folder is automatically c...

Page 93: ...Does the layout screen appear when the instrument is started 3 Does values reads 0 0 and are they stable when the layout display is set to Single ALM mode 4 Does the blocking arm move properly when th...

Page 94: ...the layout display for progressive power lenses Progres sive and WD value on the layout display for Manual type lenses can also be saved as default set tings Procedures 1 Change the settings Enter the...

Page 95: ...f the lens is unstable Wipe dirt off on the lens table grid plate Keep the instrument away from direct illumination The following error message is displayed during startup of the blocker Optical Initi...

Page 96: ...he fuse holder under the inlet Pull out the fuse holder while pushing the lever in the arrow direction 5 Take out the fuses and put in new ones Fuse rating T 1 6 A 250 V 6 Put the fuse holder back int...

Page 97: ...pop up menu 2 Press the Clock button twice to display the Clock screen The present year month day time and change buttons are displayed on the time set ting screen 3 Press each change button to displa...

Page 98: ...with a soft cloth For severe dirt immerse the cloth in a neutral detergent wring well and wipe Finally wipe with a dry and soft cloth 3 6 List of Replacement Parts After replacing consumables restock...

Page 99: ...For the provided parameters and the description of each parameter see the explanation fol lowing the parameter setting procedure lFor the parameters whose settings must be selected from the provided o...

Page 100: ...for special models 2 ID No 0 to 9999 Factory setting 32 This parameter sets the ID No for multiple ICE 1000 units in a network Set any number from 0 to 9999 as an identification number 3 Server No 0 t...

Page 101: ...enses To clear the number of blocked lenses select the Clear or Cancel button of the Do you want to clear a clocking counter message that is displayed by pressing the corresponding set ting button to...

Page 102: ...mm Factory setting 0 3 This parameter is for setting the default groove depth displayed when the Depth numeric button is pressed Set any value from 0 to 0 8 mm in increments of 0 1 mm 13 Groove Width...

Page 103: ...r sets whether the height of the optical center value should be fixed or not when the ICE 1000 imports traced data on condition that the ICE 1000 displays no layout data on the screen When the paramet...

Page 104: ...ishing and safety beveling differ depending on this parameter setting 22 Manual Mode Scale 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 Factory setting 2 0 Select the spacing between horizontal lines of the alignment scale from a...

Page 105: ...locking the holder arm remains at rest at the lowest position Press the on screen UP button or Block button to return the holder arm to the original position 26 JOB Code Input Interface TENKEY KEYPAD...

Page 106: ...CE 1000 serves as a data server Tracing is performed with the ICE 1000 The optional barcode scanner is also available CAUTION Confirm that all instruments are turned off before connecting them to the...

Page 107: ...97 CONNECTION AND SETTINGS Connection 4 Method of connection to the ICE 1000 RS 232C Cable COM1 EDGER 1 ICE 1000 LEX 1000 RS 232C Cable Drill COM1 LEX Drill...

Page 108: ...arameter Mini LAB RS232 Entry LAB Extended LAB Edger port LAN port ID No ID No of the ICE 1000 32 ID No of the ICE 1000 Any number except for the Server No Sever No ID No of the ICE 1000 32 ID No of t...

Page 109: ...between the cup holder and the lens a blocking pressure higher than the specified pressure is never applied against the fingers to protect them from injury Blocking arm stopping function Even if the B...

Page 110: ...astic lens with high refractive index glass lens polycarbonate lens and acrylic lens Frame type Metal frame celluloid frame nylor frame and two point frame Designations in processing Polishing and or...

Page 111: ...0 1 mm circumference error with 45 standard pattern Measuring time Automatic tracing of both eye lenses 30 seconds Pattern tracing 20 seconds Frame memory function Folder number 500 Data in the folde...

Page 112: ...n transport and storage Temperature 5 to 45 C Humidity 5 to 31 C 30 to 80 31 to 40 C 30 at the minimum and 80 31 C to 50 40 C changes linearly at the maximum Atmospheric pressure 700 to 1060 hPa Altit...

Page 113: ...sories Lens table for frame changing 1 unit Pattern setting unit 1 unit Standard frame 1 unit Standard pattern 1 unit Frame change holder 1 unit Power cord 1 unit Touch pen 1 unit RS 232C cable 1 unit...

Page 114: ...104 SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES Standard Configuration 5 3 2 Optional accessories Barcode scanner RS 232C cable...

Page 115: ...r 7 Inlet 5 J JOB 27 L LAN port 5 Layout mode 10 11 45 LCD touch screen 3 Lens holder button 3 Lens material 9 38 Lens table 3 Lens type 8 11 37 M Magnification 12 Menu 7 Mini LAB system 27 96 O Optic...

Page 116: ...106 INDEX...

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