LENSMETER

Model

LM-770

OPERATORS MANUAL

NIDEK CO., LTD.

(Manufacturer)

: 34-14, Maehama, Hiroishi-cho, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0038, Japan

Telephone: (0533) 67-6611
Facsimile: (0533) 67-6610
NIDEK CO., LTD
: 6th Floor, Takahashi Bldg., No.2, 3-chome, Kanda-jinboucho
(Tokyo Office)
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
Telephone: (03) 3288-0571
Facsimile: (03) 3288-0570
Telex: 2226647 NIDEK J
NIDEK INCORPORATED
: 47651 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, California 94539, U. S. A.
(United States Agent)
Telephone: (510) 226-5700
Facsimile: (510) 226-5750
NIDEK SOCIETE ANONYME
: Europarc 13, rue Auguste Perret, 94042 CRETEIL, France
(Authorized Representative) Telephone: (01) 49 80 97 97
Facsimile: (01) 49 80 32 08

June 2006
30283-P902E
Printed in JAPAN

BEFORE USE, READ THIS MANUAL.

This manual contains information necessary for correct and effective operation of NIDEK
Projection and Digital type Lensmeter Model LM-770, and provides procedures for
operation, cautions, specification, and procedures for maintenance.
In this manual, IEC 60601 is applied.
The lensmeter complies with ISO 8598 (Optics and optical instruments - Focimeters).
For correct use, it is necessary that this manual, in particular the operating procedures,
be thoroughly understood before using this instrument.
Keep the manual handy to verify use.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument except lamps, fuses, printer
papers and ink cartridge. If you find any problem or question about the instrument
during the operation, please contact your authorized distributor.
The LM-770 is calibrated with reference wavelength of 587.56 nm.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................Page
1-1
1.1 Outline ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Indications for Use ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Classifications ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Symbol Information .................................................................................................. 1-2

2 SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Operation .................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Storage ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Transference ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4 Installation ................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.5 Wiring ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.6 After Use .................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.7 Maintenance and Checks .......................................................................................... 2-4
2.8 Disposal .................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.9 Labels ....................................................................................................................... 2-5

3 CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................... 3-1

4 OPERATING PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Basic Process of Operation (SPH, CYL Lenses) ...................................................... 4-1

4.2 Prior Measurement ................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.1 Preparation ...................................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.2 How to set the lens .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.3 Measurement ............................................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.1 Measurement of single vision lens ................................................................... 4-5
4.3.2 Measurement of ADD diopter ......................................................................... 4-6
4.3.3 Measurement of prism refractive power .......................................................... 4-7
4.3.4 Measurement of hard contact lens ................................................................... 4-9
4.4 Marking Axis .......................................................................................................... 4-10
4.4.1 Making sphere lens ........................................................................................ 4-10
4.4.2 Marking cylinder axis .................................................................................... 4-10
4.4.3 Marking phoria lens ....................................................................................... 4-11
4.5 Memory Function ................................................................................................... 4-12
4.5.1 How to memorize .......................................................................................... 4-12
4.5.2 How to display the contents of memory ........................................................ 4-12
4.5.3 How to clear the memory .............................................................................. 4-13
4.6 Print out .................................................................................................................. 4-13
4.7 Setting Step and Changing the Setting of CYL Reading ........................................ 4-14
4.7.1 How to set the step ....................................................................................... 4-14
4.7.2 How to set CYL reading ............................................................................... 4-14

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4.8 Auto-off Function ................................................................................................... 4-15

5 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Replace the Lamp ..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Replace the Fuses ..................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Replace the Ink Cartridge ......................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Replace the Printer Paper ......................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Cleaning of Protective Glass..................................................................................... 5-4
5.6 Cleaning Exterior ...................................................................................................... 5-5

6 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 6-1

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 Outline
NIDEK MODEL LM-770 is a projection and digital type lensmeter which is developed for more
users to use the product of high performance.
This instrument projects the target brightly and sharply on the screen.
Also, easy and accurate lens measurement is possible. The measurement results are shown in the data
of sphere power, cylinder power, axis angle, addition (ADD) power and prism power.
The features is
Measured refractive powers and axis are displayed digitally and easy to read.
By the equipment of big screen, bright and sharp target can be obtained.
Maximum measurable lens diameter is up to 100mm.
Auto-off function gives longer life time of the lamp and save energy of electricity.
Measured refractive powers and axis can be printed out.
Measured value of left and right lenses in frame can be put in memory and also can be printed
out.

1.2 Indications for Use

This equipment is designed to measure vertex powers and prismatic effects of spectacle and contact
lens, to orientate and mark uncut lenses, and to verify the correct mounting of lenses in spectacles
frames.

1.3 Classifications
[Classification under the provision of 93/42/EEC(MDD)] Class I
The LM-770 is classified into Class I device.
[Form of protection against electric shock] Class I
The LM-770 is classified as a Class I equipment.
The class I equipment is an equipment in which the protection against electric shock does not rely
on basic insulation only, but which includes an additional safety precaution that provides for a
connection of accessible conductive parts to the protective (earth) conductor in the fixed wiring of
the installation. Therefore, accessible conductive parts cannot become activated in the event of
failure in the basic insulation.
[Degree of protection against electric shock] Type B Applied Part
The LM-770 is provided with a Type B Applied Part.
The Type B Applied Part provides an adequate degree of protection against electrical shock,
particularly regarding the following:
- allowable leakage currents
- reliability of the protective earth ground connection (If applicable).

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[Degree of protection against liquid entry] IP20
The LM-770 is classified as a ordinary equipment (IP20), which is provided with an enclosure not
completely water proof.
Avoid water splash on the equipment.
[Method(s) of sterilization or disinfection recommended by the manufacturer]
The LM-770 does not have any part to be sterilized or be disinfected.
[Degree of protection against flammability]
The LM-770 is classified as an equipment not suitable to be used in a potentially flammable
environment.
Do not use near flammable materials.
[Operation mode]
The LM-770 is classified as an equipment which operates continuously.

1.4 Symbol Information

This symbol on the body indicates that caution should be taken. Refer to the operators
manual before use.
This symbol indicates that the degree of protection against electrical shock of the applied
part is classified as a Type B applied part.
This symbol on the power switch indicates that the power is ON.
This symbol on the power switch indicates that the power is OFF.
This symbol means the fuse rating.
This symbol indicates the input.
This symbol indicates the output.
This symbol indicates that the alternating current should be applied to the instrument.
This symbol indicates the date of manufacture.
This symbol indicates that this product shall be disposed of in a separate collection of electrical
and electronic equipment in EU.

SAFETY

In this manual, a Signal Word is used to designate a degree or level of safety alerting,
whose definitions are as follows.
CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

Even the cases mentioned in

CAUTION may result in serious injury under a certain
situation. Be sure to observe the instructions of
CAUTION.

2.1 Operation
CAUTION
Never disassemble or touch the inside of the instrument.
This may result in an electric shock or instrument malfunction.
Do not touch the lamp house cover since it is hot while a lamp is illuminated.
If not, you may get burned.
Never yank the power cord to disconnect from wall outlet but hold the plug while
disconnecting.
This can weaken the metal core of the cord and may result in a short circuit or an
electric shock.
Do not place the instrument on the power cord.
The sheath of the cord becomes ragged and may cause an electric shock or a short
circuit.
If the metal core of the power cord is exposed, power turns on and off by shaking the
cord, or cord/plug gets so heated that one cannot hold it, it means that the cord is damaged.
Immediately replace the cord.
This may cause an electric shock or a fire.
Do not use the instrument for other than the intended purpose.
NIDEK will not be responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by carelessness.
In the event of a malfunction, do not touch the inside of the instrument, but unplug the
power cord and contact your authorized distributor.

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NOTE
Before measurement, be sure that the nosepiece is mounted correctly.
Incorrect mount of the nosepiece may on accuracy of measurement.

2.2 Storage
NOTE
Do not store the instrument in a place where it may get wet or where poisonous gas or
liquid is stored.
Avoid storing the instrument in an area with excessive heat, humidity, or dust.
To preserve the appearance or internal parts of the instrument, avoid direct exposure to
sunlight.

2.3 Transference
CAUTION
Never trail the power cable during the transference.
The instrument may fall down and cable may break when it is stepped on or pulled.
In transference, hold the instrument surely with both hands, and take care not to bump
onto other instruments, walls and others.
Careless transference may cause injury or malfunction.

2.4 Installation
CAUTION
Do not install the instrument near water.
If water gets into the internal structure, there is the possibility of electrical shock or
instrument malfunction.

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CAUTION
Install the instrument in a stable and level place where vibration or shock does not occur.
The instrument may not perform observation correctly or may malfunction.
Also, if the instrument is tripped over because of any accidental shock, it
may result in possible injury.

NOTE
Install the instrument in the following conditions.
A low dust environment
A low light interference environment
A vibration and shock free environment
Install the instrument in the environment whose condition can be set to the following.
Use the instrument under the following temperature and humidity.
Use environment Temperature :
+10 to +40 C
Humidity :
30 to 85% (non-condensing)

2.5 Wiring
CAUTION
Be sure to use the wall outlet which meets the requirements of power specification.
If the line voltage is too high or too low, the instrument may not give full performance.
Malfunction or a fire also may occur.
Be sure to use a power outlet equipped with a grounding terminal.
Otherwise, this may cause electric shock when it breaks or power leaks.
Be sure to securely plug in the power cord.
Insecure connections may cause a fire.
Be sure to securely plug in the interface cable.
Insecure connections may cause malfunction.

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2.6 After Use

CAUTION
If the instrument is not be used for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
This may cause a fire.

NOTE
If the instrument will not be used during an extended period of time, turn off the main
switch and put the dust cover over the instrument.
If not, settled dusts may impair visibility through the instrument.

2.7 Maintenance and Checks

CAUTION
As the illumination lamp can get quite hot, replace it when it is cool.
If not, you may get burned.

NOTE
Disassembling for service is not permitted except at NIDEK or authorized distributor.
Never use an organic solvent such as paint thinner to wipe the exterior.
This may ruin the surface.

2.8 Disposal
NOTE
Follow local governing ordinances and recycling plans regarding disposal or recycling of
device components.
When disposing packing materials, sort them by the materials and follow local governing
ordinances and recycling plans.

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2.9 Labels
The following labels provide safety information about each part.

CONFIGURATIONS

[Fig.1 Front view]

Screen

Digital display

Prism compensator
Diameter measuring scale

Lens Table

Nosepiece

Sign changeover switch +/Target rotating ring

S/C measuring changeover switch

ADD diopter switch
Right switch
Left switch
Print switch

[Fig.2 Screen & Digital display]

Target
Corona target
Cross line target
Indicator

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Screen
It is graduated with 1 prism diopter step concentric circle scale and 5 step angle scale.
(Refer Fig.2)
Target
It is consisted from corona and cross lines targets. (Refer Fig.2)
Digital display
Measured values of SPH (sphere), CYL (cylinder), ADD and AXIS are displayed on this
part. (Refer Fig.2)
Indicator
In case measuring cylinder lens, it displays to
which side of cross lines target is focused.
(Refer Fig.2)
According to this indicator, measure the lens
by focusing either short or long cross lines target.
Prism compensator
In case measuring lens with over 5 prism diopter, this prism compensator is used not to
go off the target from the field of view of
screen.
By moving the prism compensator knob for
left or right, direction of moving target is
changed and by rotating the knob, moving volume is also changed.
Lens table
When measuring lenses in frame, touch the top
part of frame to the lens table.
Nosepiece
This is a basic point of measurement, therefore special plastic material is used not to give
any scratches on lens, nor to be distorted.
When measuring contact lens, replace this for
nosepiece of contact lens.

Target rotating ring

By rotating this ring, angle of target can be
changed.
Diameter measuring scale
By touching lens edge to the lens table, diameter of lens can be read.
Sign changeover switch +/This is used when opposite cylinder value is
desired to be read against the display of measured values.
By pressing this switch again, it returns to
original display.
S/C measuring changeover switch
Each pressing this switch change the SPH or
CYL measuring mode. Also returning to SPH
measuring mode from ADD measuring mode
or memory display mode, can be made by this
switch.
ADD measuring switch
By pressing this switch, it makes ADD measuring mode. In this mode, CYL display at digital
display part is changed to ADD display.
Right switch
Left switch
These switches are used to memorize the left
and right measured values in the framed lens.
Also after memory, it returns to SPH measuring mode.
Print switch
By pressing this switch, measured values which
are displayed at digital display part, are printed
out and returns to SPH measuring mode.
In case measured values are in the memory,
contents of memory are printed out and
memory is erased. This works also as feeding
printer paper by continuous pressing.

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[Fig.3 Side view]

Axis marking lever

Lens holder lever

Lens Table Lever

Diopter handle
Lens holder
Main switch
Ink cartridge

[Fig.4 Rear view]

Printer cover

Exterior interface connector

Power source connector

Lamp adjusting screws

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Axis marking lever
This is used for marking axis on the lens.
Lens holder lever
In the state no holding lens, raise this lever a
little to release the click and down the lens
holder to hold the lens. After measurement of
the lens, the lever is raised up until it get click
sound and fixed at upper part.

Lamp adjusting screws

After replacing lamp, if part of target becomes
dark or target blurs along with flowing when
in defocus, there screws are used.
Power source connector
Both fuse holders and voltage selector are provided.
Printer cover

Lens holder
To avoid giving scratches on the lens, plastics
are provided at the tips of lens holder. After
setting the lens, some movement can be made.
Ink cartridge
Lens table lever
Lens table moves back and forth by this lever.
Diopter handle
Main switch
Exterior interface connector
Accessory equipment connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certified according to the representative appropriate national standards (for example, IEC 60601-1.)
Further more all configurations shall comply
with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment
to the signal input part or signal output part
configured a medical system, and is therefore
responsible that the system complies with the
requirements of the system standard IEC
60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical
service department or your local representative.

OPERATING PROCEDURES

4.1 Basic Process of Operation (SPH, CYL Lenses)

NOTE
Before measurement, be sure that the nosepiece is mounted correctly.
Incorrect mount of the nosepiece may on sccuracy of measurement.

1. Put the main switch ON by pressing marked side. When focusing target, confirm
that SPH value is 0.00. Also confirm that target is in the center of screen.
2. Put the lens, facing its concave side on the nosepiece.
3. Raise the lens holder lever
at upper end
once and then down it to hold the lens. (See
Fig.5)

Fig.5

4. Turn the diopter handle

target

on the screen

to make corona
in sharp focus.

5. Move the lens to coincide the center target

to the screen center.
* If the corona target flows, proceed to 8.

Fig.6

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6. Make fine adjustment by the diopter handle
to get sharp focus of the target.
* SPH value is displayed at digital displayed
part. (Refer Fig.7)

7. Press down the axis marking lever to print

the marks.
* Center point shows the optical center.
* Proceed to 16.

Fig.7

8. Turn the target rotating ring

and align
the short cross lines target in parallel to
corona flow lines. (Refer Fig.8)
9. Turn the diopter handle
and make the
short cross lines target in sharp focus.

Fig.8

10. Press the S/C measuring changeover switch

, it changes to CYL measuring mode with
beep sound.
* Display of indicator changes to
(Refer Fig.9)

Fig.9

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11. Turn the diopter handle
and make the
long cross lines target in sharp focus. (Refer
Fig.10)
* If indicator flickers, rotate either the target
or line for 90 and return to the SPH
measuring mode by pressing S/C measuring
changeover switch.
Then proceed over again from the process 5.
However in case not mark axis, flickering
indicator has nothing to do with.

Fig.10

* SPH, CYL and AXIS are displayed on the

digital display . (Refer Fig.10)
12. Turn the target rotating ring and coincide
the axis value displayed on digital part to the
prescription value.
13. Turn the lens and coincide its focus to the
long cross line target. (Refer Fig.11)
14. Coincide the lens center to the target and
mark the axis by pressing down the axis
marking lever.

Fig.11

15. Press the S/C measuring changeover switch

, it returns to SPH measuring mode with
beep sound. (Refer Fig.12)
16. Hold the lens by hand and raise the lens
holder lever up until it gets click sound.
17. Remove the lens.

Fig.12

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4.2 Prior Measurement

4.2.1 Preparation
1. Power source cord is firstly connected to LM-770 and then to the socket.
2. Confirm that scale of prism refractive power
on the prism compensator show 0. (Refer
Fig.13)

Scale of prism refractive power

Fig.13

4.2.2 How to set the lens

In case measuring lenses in frame, touch the top part of frame to the lens table and hold it by lens
holder.
Lens table comes out by pulling the lens table lever this side.

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4.3 Measurement
4.3.1 Measurement of single vision lens
1. Confirm that indicator shows the short lines mark ( ) and turn the diopter handle to get
sharp focus to the short cross lines target.
If indicator shows long lines mark (

), change it by S/C measuring changeover switch.

Coincide center of the lens, and read SPH value on the digital display when the target is in the
sharp focus. In case sphere lens, whole target get sharp focus. Then measuring is now finished.
2. If the lens astigmatism, corona target flows in a cylinder. Align the short cross lines target
in parallel to the direction of flowed lines and make it in sharp focus.
Then change it to CYL measuring mode by S/C measuring changeover switch. Indicator displays
long lines mark and turn the diopter handle to make the long cross lines target in sharp focus.
Now read the values of SPH, CYL and AXIS on the digital display. Further reading of +/- of
measured CYL value can be changed by sign changeover switch.

NOTE
While in measuring astigmatism lens, indicator may flicker. But if axis marking is not
made, this has nothing to do with.

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4.3.2 Measurement of ADD diopter

When measuring bifocal lens, this is used to see how much refractive power for near vision is
added on the refractive power for far vision.
After measuring far vision of refractive power, input refractive power of far vision by pressing
ADD measuring switch and the difference is displayed by the standard basing on it.
[Process]
1. Measure the far vision part of the lens in the process stated in 4.3.1.
2. Press the ADD measuring switch.
* Lamp at ADD on digital display part is lit
and it becomes ADD measuring mode.
(Refer Fig.14)

Fig.14

3. Shift the lens to come its near vision part

(small lens) on the nosepiece. (See Fig.15)

NOTE
When shift the lens, raise the lens holder
lever a little up.
Fig.15

4. Focus the cross lines target to the side shown by indicator

NOTE
If the target dose not come to the center of screen due to the effect of prism of the lens,
use the prism compensator and bring the target to the center of screen to enable getting
better sharp focus.

* On the digital display, SPH values for vision and ADD are displayed.

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4.3.3 Measurement of prism refractive power

Measuring of prism refractive is divided in three ranges.
a.

Within 5 prism diopter which can be read on the scale of screen.

b.

Range from 5 prism diopter to 15 prism diopter.

c.

Range from 15 prism diopter to 20 prism diopter. For the case of b. and c., use the
prism compensator.

When measuring prism refractive power in framed lenses, let the patient wear the glass and mark
the each center of pupil. Then put the lens on the nosepiece to come the mark on the center of
nosepiece.
a. In case range within 5 prism diopter.
[Process]
1. Turn the diopter handle and make focusing
of the target.
2. Read the volume of shift and direction of the
target center from the center of screen.
Shifted volume in the scale of concentric circles
is the prism refractive power and direction read
on the angle scale is the direction of prism base.
* If you turn the target rotation ring to go the
center line of long cross lines target through
the center of screen, then it makes easy
reading of the angle scale. (Refer Fig.16)

3 Base 200
Fig.16

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b. In case range within 15 prism diopter.
[Process]
1. Turn the diopter handle and display the expected SPH value on the digital display.
2. Operate the knob of prism compensator and bring the center of target to the center of
screen.

NOTE
If the target is not in the screen, set the angle scale of prism compensator at 0 or 90
and turn the prism compensator knob. It makes easy finding the target.

3. Turn the diopter handle to focus the target.

4. Operate the prism compensator knob and
coincide the center of target accurately to the
center of screen.
5. By the prism refractive power scale and angle
scale of prism compensator, read each prism
refractive power and direction of prism base.
(Refer Fig.17)

NOTE
If the scale of prism refractive power is
indicated in orange color, direction of
prism base is the value of angle scale plus
180.

Fig.17

3 Base 70

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c. In case range over 15 prism diopter.
[Process]
1. Turn the diopter handle and display the
expected SPH value on the digital display.
2. Coincide the scale of prism refractive power
of prism compensator at 15 prism diopter
and move the knob for left or right, target
crosses in the screen. (See Fig.18)
3. Stop the movement of target when its center
comes to the nearest position to the screen
center and read the prism refractive power
by the scale of concentric circle as stated a.

Fig.18

4. On this read value, 15 prism diopter of the prism compensator must be added. This total
value is the prism refractive power of the measuring lens.
5. Direction of prism base is read at the angle scale of prism compensator as explained at
b.
d. In case measuring astigmatism lens with prism.
Measure both cylinder and prism refractive prism.

NOTE
By using prism compensator and bring the target in the center of screen. Then
measurement can be made easily.

4.3.4 Measurement of hard contact lens

Measurement of hard contact lens can not be made by using normal nosepiece. Please change it
for nosepiece exclusive for contact lens.

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4.4 Marking Axis

This is used show the center of optical axis (by the center of 3 points marks) and also to show
direction of axis and base for cylinder lens etc.

4.4.1 Making sphere lens

1. Focus the target and adjust lens position to coincide the target center to the screen center.
2. Press down the axis marking lever and print 3 point on the lens in parallel for lens table.

4.4.2 Marking cylinder axis

1. According to the 4.1 Basic process of operation, measure the lens. In this moment, if the
indicator flickers, rotate the lens or target 90 and return to SPH measuring mode. Repeat
measuring again from process 5.
2. Turn the target and coincide the axis which displayed on digital display, to the angle of
axis marking.
* In case marking on cylinder axis, coincide to 0 and in case marking on prescribed value,
coincide to the prescribed value.
3. Turn the lens to focus for the long cross line target.
4. Make centering lens and press down the axis marking lever to print axis.

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4.4.3 Marking phoria lens

1. Shift the target center for the direction of prism refractive power (base direction +180)
by prism compensator.
2. Set the lens.
3. Make axis marking in the process of 4.4.1 or 4.4.2.

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4.5 Memory Function

This is the function to memorize the measured values of left and right lenses in the frame and
display these data separately or print these data out continuously.
Also in order to transmit the data to exterior system ophthalmic instrument, only memorized data
can be transmitted. Therefore such data must be memorized in advance.

4.5.1 How to memorize

Measure the lens after confirming the LED of right/left switches are OFF. After taking
measurement, by pushing the said switches, measured data can be memorized. Also when measured
value are memorized, LED is lit.
* When measured value are memorized, it returns to SPH measuring mode.
* Memory is one each for left and right.

4.5.2 How to display the contents of memory

While in SPH measuring mode, by pressing LED lit switch RIGHT/LEFT, memorized contents
are displayed. (Memory display mode)
When you want to read out the result of ADD measurement, press further ADD measuring switch.
Also in the case memory display mode, indicator is OFF and displayed side LED of the switch
is flickered.

NOTE
Memory display function is only effective when it is in SPH measuring mode. In other
modes, If you press the memorized switch again, contents is changed.

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4.5.3 How to clear the memory

When memory is displayed, if you press the switch again, the contents of displayed memory can
be erased.
Also, if you press the print switch, memorized contents of both right and left can be erased.
(In case including a printer, memorized contents are erased after the contents are printed out.)
In case measurement is made newly, memorized data should be erased in advance and then measure.

4.6 Print out

By pressing PRINT switch, measured data displayed on the digital display part are printed out.
Also in case measured value are memorized by RIGHT/LEFT switches, by pressing PRINT
switch memorized contents are printed out, and memorized contents are erased.
Further, when printing is out, it returns to SPH measuring mode from CYL measuring mode, or
ADD measuring mode, or memory display mode.

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4.7 Setting Step and Changing the Setting of CYL

Reading
4.7.1 How to set the step
Displayed step of refractive power can be changed by the following process.
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Refer Fig.19, put the DIP switch of No.3
ON makes 0.12D step and put it OFF
makes 0.25D step.

NOTE
Do not touch other DIP switches.

3. Once put the power source switch OFF or

press CYL measuring switch.
Fig.19

4.7.2 How to set CYL reading

Setting of CYL readings (Plus reading, Minus reading and Mix reading) can be made by the
following process.
1. Open the printer cover.
2. Refer Fig.20 about DIP switches, CYL
reading can be set by changing DIP switch
position as bellows.

NOTE
Do not touch other DIP switches.

SW-1

SW-2

- Readi ng

ON

OFF

+ Readi ng

OFF

ON

Mi x Readi ng

ON

ON

Fig.20

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4.8 Auto-off Function

Auto-off function works when the lensmeter is
not used about three minutes. To return, press
one of any switches or rotate either diopter
handle or target rotating ring. (Refer Fig.21)
Memorized data are not erased even if the
lensmeter is in auto-off state.

Fig.21 Auto-off state

MAINTENANCE

5.1 Replace the Lamp

1. Put the main switch off and pull the power
cord out from socket.
Lamp

2. Remove the bottom lamp house cover.

3. Pull the lamp out from the lamp socket.

CAUTION
As the illumination bulb can get quite hot,
replace it when it is cool.
Otherwise, it may cause an injury.

4. Set the new lamp in the process of opposite

order.
Fig.22

Do not hold glass part of lamp by naked hand,

hold it with cloth.

CAUTION
In replacement of the lamp, do not touch the inside of the instrument.
An electric shock may occur.

5. After replacement of lamp, if the part of target on the screen becomes dark or target blurs
with flow when it is in defocus, adjust it by turning lamp adjusting screws at the brightest.

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5.2 Replace the Fuses

1. Put the main switch off and pull the power
cord out from the socket.
Fixing lip

2. Remove the fuse folder.

Push both sides of the fuse holder with a thin
screwdriver to release the fixing lips, and pull
the holder out.

Fixing lip

CAUTION
The fuse holder is also used as a voltage
selector. Be careful not to change the
numbers show in the voltage indication
window. If the voltage setting dose not
match the supplied power voltage, it may
cause a fire or malfunction.

Voltage indication window

Fig.23

3. Replace the fuses.

Replace the fuses and set the fuse holder back into position.

CAUTION
Be sure to use the correct fuses specified on the label beside the fuse folder.
When replacing the fuses, be sure to replace both of them with the new ones.
If the wrong fuses are used, the instrument may malfunction and may cause a fire.
If the fuse blows again, do not touch the internal structure. Contact your authorized
distributor.

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5.3 Replace the Ink Cartridge

When markings become faint, replace the ink cartridge.
Use a specified cartridge for refills.
1. Remove the C type ring by pressing a tip of
the ink cartridge.
* During work, take care to prevent a possible
loss of the C ring.
(Using a tweezers can avoid a loss of the C
ring when attaching it.)

C type ring

Fig.24

* As a spring and cartridge are fallen out when

the C ring is removed, take care to prevent
possible loss of them.

Marker holder

Ink cartridge
Spring
Fig.25

2. Remove the screw from disattached ink

cartridge with a precision phillips
screwdriver.
3. Attach the screw removed in preceding step
to a new ink cartridge.
* The head of screw must be 0.5 - 1mm outside
from the cartridge.
Fig.26

4. Insert the spring and the new cartridge into

the marker holder, and fit the C ring between
the screw and ink cartridge.

Fig.27

Screw

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5.4 Replace the Printer Paper

When printer paper is exhausted, replace it with new one.
1. Open the printer cover.
2. The tip of printer paper is inserted through
the shot. (Refer Fig.28)
3. Keep pressing PRINT switch and feed the
printer paper.
4. Pass the printer paper through the exit of
the printer cover and closed the cover.

NOTE
Fig.28

Once printer paper is feeded, do not pull

the paper for opposite direction.

5.5 Cleaning of Protective Glass

Periodically, detach the nosepiece and remove the dust and dirt on the protective glass.
1. Remove the nosepiece upward.
Nosepiece

2. Blow dust off on the protective glass with a

blower brush and then, wipe it off with a soft
cloth or lens cleaning paper gently.
Protective glass

Fig.29

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5.6 Cleaning Exterior

When the exterior parts of the instrument become dirty, wipe with a dry and soft cloth. For
stubborn dirt, immerse the cloth in a neutral detergent, wring well and wipe. Finally wipe off with
a dry and soft cloth.

NOTE
Never use an organic solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument as it may ruin
the surface of the instrument.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type

Projection type - Magnification 40X

Digital display - Sphere, Cylinder, Axis, ADD

Measuring target
Sphere power

Cross-line and corona

Measuring range
Measuring unit
Accuracy

:
:
:

0 to 25D
0.12 or 0.25D steps
Values in diopters(D)

Measuring range
< 0 -5
> 0+5
< -5 -10
> +5+10
< -10 -15
> +10+15
< -15 -20
> +15+20
< -20
> +20

Accuracy
0.06
0.09
0.12
0.18
0.25

Cylinder power
Measuring range
Measuring unit

:
:

0 to 9.87D
0.12 or 0.25D steps

Cylinder power

+, or MIX

:
:

0 to 9.87D
0.12 or 0.25D steps

:
:
:

0 to 180
1 steps
1

Measuring range

Measuring unit
Accuracy

:
:

0 to 5
0 to 20 (in case using prism compensator)
1 steps

Addition power
Measuring range
Measuring unit

Cylindrical Axis angle

Measuring range
Measuring unit
Accuracy

Prism diopter power

Values in prism diopters()

Measuring range
>0
5
>5
10

Accuracy
0.1
0.2

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Prism Axis angle
Measuring range
Measuring unit

:
:

0 to 360
1 steps

9 to 100mm

6V 20W G4, Halogen lamp

:
:
:

100, 120, 220, 230Vac 10%

50/60 Hz
40VA

165(W)315(D)420(H)mm 7kg

Temperature

Humidity

+10 to +40 C (In usage)

-40 to +70 C (In storage/Transference)
30 to 85 % (Non-condensing) (In usage)
10 to 100 % (In storage/Transference)

Accessories

Measurable lens diameter

Illumination lamp
Power source
Voltage
Frequency
Power consumption

Dimensions and weight

Environmental condition

Spare lamps (1 pc.)

Dust cover (1 pc.)
Printer paper (1 pc.)
Nosepiece for contact lens (1 pc.)