USER MANUAL > CONTENTS CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION II. FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 1. Descriptive diagrams 2. Instructions for use a. Turn on the product b. Turn off the product c. Using the touch screen and keypads d. Work screens III.
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USER MANUAL > CONTENTS c. Retouching a shape 3. Archiving/saving a shape VI. PREPARING A DRILLED JOB 1. Menu screen 2. Configuring a drilling point a. Creating a drilling point b. Delete one drilling point c. Dimensioning a drilling point d.
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USER MANUAL > CONTENTS c. Adjusting the diameter of drill-holes d. Adjusting the chamfer e. Adjusting the groove 4. Restoring the factory settings IX. MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 1. Perform the autotest of the tracer 2. Performing the edger autotest 3. Checking and calibrating the tracer a.
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USER MANUAL > INTRODUCTION The screens and features vary according to the product used: Delta 2 Classic Delta 2 Delta 2 Drill This handbook documents the use of the Delta 2 Drill edger. You have memory version: V1.2.0. Correction of the procedure of optical tracing.
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USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 This chapter contains all the information relating to the product’s first use. Product description (p.13) Using the device (p.15) 1. Descriptive diagrams Trough Centering blocking environment Screen Main switch Connectors Manufacturer plate Power socket Solenoid valve socket Pump socket (tank + pump) / Solenoid valve socket (town)
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USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 Ethernet port USB port Barcode reader port Accessories Transport wedges to be kept Use accessories Reflector Tube small diameter Ø 42 mm Tube large diameter Ø 53 mm Calibration table 22 mm posiblock holder 18 x 14 mm posiblock holder 22 mm stop 18 x 14 mm stop...
USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 2. Instructions for use In this section, you will find all the information concerning the following: The turning on (p.15) (p.15) of the product The use of the touch screen and the keyboards (p.15), The description of the main work screen (p.17).
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USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 Icon for accessing the edger’s work screen Tracer-centerer-blocker icon Work screen for the tracer-centerer-blocker, identifiable by its blue colour Edger icon Icon for accessing the tracer-centerer-blocker work screen Work screen for the tracer-centerer-blocker, identifiable by its purple colour If the response area does not correspond to the position of the key, you need to calibrate the touch screen.
USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 (p.156) (p.156) Job reference (alphanumeric characters) d. Work screens Work screen (tracer-centerer-blocker) Main work screen for the tracer-centerer-blocker screen Icon for accessing the edger’s work screen Job information Settings Devices connected Active eye and information on the shape Work area Tracer-centerer-blocker icon Actions available on the present screen...
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USER MANUAL > FIRST STEPS WITH DELTA 2 For more information, consult the section performing an optical tracing > tracing environment > captioned screen. (p.21) Edging screen (edger) Main menus of the edging screen: Icon for accessing the tracer-centerer-blocker work screen Tool wear indicators Settings Devices connected...
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING This chapter describes the procedures relating to the optical tracing of patterns, demo lenses and recut lenses: description of the tracing environment (p.21) manage and store shapes, (p.24) trace a pattern, a demo or a recut lens (p.27).
The selected work mode is shown in the information bar, to the left of the Essilor logo. You can change it in the tracer settings. Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
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USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Working in the tracing - centering mode At the end of a tracing, the tracer-centerer-blocker displays the centering screen automatically then the edging preparation screen. You can process a job completely before proceeding with the following: tracing or retrieving a job from the database changing the shape and drilling position if necessary centering...
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING 2. Shape management and storage This section explains how to manage the job list to store your shapes. Description of the shape storage screen (p.24) Job list (p.25) Create a job (p.26) Work on current job mode (job A) (p.27) a.
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Frame base Curve angle Material of the frame / pattern / demo lens or recut lens Job identifiers Back to the default display Display all jobs starting with the selected letter To display the all jobs starting with the selected letter: Press once if it is in the first position on the button, Press twice in succession if it is in the second position, Press three times in succession if it is in the third position.
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING c. Creating a job There are two ways to create a job. Scan the barcode corresponding to the desired ID using the barcode reader (optional): the job is saved in the job list. To create a job, use the alphanumeric keypad and follow the procedure below.
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING d. Working in current job mode (job A) As soon as the tracer-centerer-blocker is initialized, you can work in current job mode: the letter A is displayed by default in the information bar. The job is not saved. If you want to save job A, see the job creation procedure (p.26)
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USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Prerequisite: for the tracer to correctly detect the horizontality of the lens, the lens must be clean and marked using a white felt tip marker with: either three focimeter dots or a horizontal line which must not touch the edges of the lens (a space of at least 5 mm is required) Avoid using red markers Tracing Press...
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USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Press on to start the tracing cycle. > The following message appears: Press on to confirm. > The following message is displayed: Position the lens. Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
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USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Press to confirm. Enter the D-dimension value, then press to confirm. Take care systematically to measure the D-dimension of your frame to confirm the value entered by the manufacturer on the arms of the frame. Tracing - tracing mode In tracing - tracing mode, the result of the tracing is displayed in the work area of the tracing screen.
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING 4. Enter the curve and frame base During monocular tracing, the curve angle and the frame base cannot be measured. To optimize centering precision, it is recommended to enter these values after tracing a pattern, a recut lens or a demo lens. Prerequisite: before entering the curve angle and the frame base, it’s necessary to perform the optical tracing of the pattern, a demo lens or a recut lens...
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING > The value is displayed in red. Use the buttons to modify the frame base value. You can also press for a few seconds on the value and change it using the digital keyboard. Press on to confirm.
USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Perform tracing according to the type of selected frame. Click on the cycle start-up button. > A beep rings out. > The form appears directly on the work screen of the product. The form arrives directly on the Delta 2 work screen, therefore it’s not possible to recall a previous shape..
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USER MANUAL > CARRY OUT AN OPTICAL TRACING Numbered job Turn on the Tess tracer. Perform a current tracing job on the Tess tracer. On the machine’s work screen, in edger mode, press for a long time on the icon of the Tess tracer. >...
Job call (p.43) a. Description of the centering blocking system Pre-requisite: before carrying out the centering of the lens, supply a posiblock and a pad Essilor. Centering Lower the tube manually. Insert the posiblock and its pad in the centering device.
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Position the lens on the tube. As opposed to the other machines, the lens must be placed with convex side on the tube. Center the lens To center the lens, align the markup of the lens with the target according to the lens type used (bifocal, progressive etc…).
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Block the lens Hold the lens with both hands and, put pressure down on the lens. Blocking is manual. > The tube drops and the posiblock is fixed on the lens. Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Centering screen Active eye and type of display of PD and pupillary height Information on the right eye Visual cue of the frame positioned facing the screen Information on the left eye It is possible to start independently with the right eye or the left eye.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS b. Menu screen Blocking mode (p.156) Blocking in the boxing center Blocking in the optical center For further information, refer to the section Lens Centering > Blocking a lens > Preparing blocking (p.57) Minimal diameter of the lens to be used Active eye and type of display of PD and pupillary height...
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Black and white inversion Adjusting luminosity Improves the traceability of the marks on the lenses, in particular for tinted lenses. Job call on a tracer Two possible choices: : if the product is connected to a Tess tracer : if the product is not connected to a Tess tracer Entering the curve angle and frame base Lens type selection...
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Zoom on the temporal area Zoom on the central zone Zoom on the nasal area c. Calling up a shape In the job list There are two ways of calling a shape in the job list: Calling a shape via a barcode: >...
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Press to replace the job displayed by the job called. Press to cancel: the job is not sent to the tracer-centerer-blocker. > The shape is displayed in the centering screen. 2. Centering a lens for a high-base frame 3D compensation The PD and pupillary height measurements as well as the lens centering are done in two dimensions.
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS To center in re-marked micro-engravings mode Pre-requisite: micro-engravings must be re-marked with a white felt tip pen. The diameter of the dots must be between 0.5 and 1.5 mm. We advise you to use the white felt tip marker supplied with the tracer-centerer-blocker to mark the lens. Description of the centering target Optical center of the lens (orange cross) and boxing center of the shape (blue cross) Centering marks...
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS > The lens is centered and ready to be blocked. THREE FOCIMETER DOTS MICRO-ENGRAVINGS To block the lens, refer to the section Centering a lens > Blocking a lens (p.57) 4. Centering a progressive lens Prerequisite: before carrying out lens centering, a shape must be displayed on the centering screen.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS a. Centering a progressive lens using re-marked micro-engravings Prerequisite: Remove all the original markings, Re-mark the micro-engravings with the marker; the diameter of points must be between 0.5 and 1.5 mm. We advise you to use the white felt tip marker supplied with the centerer-blocker to mark the lens. Centering the lens Press to select the type of progressive lens.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS The PRP value of Essilor progressive lenses is 4mm. This may vary depending on the manufacturer of the lenses. > The lens is centered and ready to be blocked. To block the lens, refer to the section Centering a lens >...
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Centering the lens Press to select the type of progressive lens. > The centering target is displayed: Enter the half PD and pupillary height. > The target moves. Lower the tube. Insert the posiblock and its pad in the centering device. Raise the tube back into centering position.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS 5. Centering bifocal / trifocal lenses Prerequisite: before carrying out lens centering, a shape must be displayed on the centering screen. If necessary, we recommend that you first: modify or retouch the traced shape (p.63) prepare the drilling points (p.71)
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Raise the tube back into centering position. Position the lens on the tube, with the convex side on the tube. Move the lens slowly until the top of the segment is in the center of the target. D-SEGMENT ROUND SEGMENT If your bifocal segment (round or right) is not visible or if you wish to improve its visibility on the screen, you must...
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Description of the centering target Centering mark Boxing center of the shape (blue cross) Centering mark Centering the lens Press to select the type of executive lens. > The centering target is displayed: Enter the half PD (for near vision or far vision) and the frame height.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS FAR VISION CENTERING NEAR VISION CENTERING > The lens is centered and ready to be blocked. To block the lens, refer to the section Centering a lens > Blocking a lens (p.57) 7.
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS a. Centering a lens using re-marked micro-engravings Prerequisite: remove all the original markings, re-mark the micro-engravings with the marker; the diameter of points must be between 0.5 and 1.5 mm. We advise you to use the white felt tip marker supplied with the tracer-centerer-blocker to mark the lens. Centering the lens Press to select the type of mid-distance lens.
PRP of the lens. The PRP value of Essilor mid-distance lenses is 6 mm. This may vary depending on the manufacturer of the lenses. > The lens is centered and ready to be blocked.
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Centering the lens Press to select the type of mid-distance lens. > The centering target is displayed: Enter the half PD and the frame height. > The target moves. Lower the tube. Insert the posiblock and its pad in the centering device.
Magnet The posiblocks and their corresponding pads are supplied with the edger. Always use Essilor pads: they are specially designed to ensure the performance of your machine for quality jobs. The pads are non re-usable. Do not stick pads on posiblocks in advance as they may loose some of their holding power.
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS The selected blocking mode is displayed in the information bar: blocking in the boxing center blocking in the optical center By default, the tracer-centerer-blocker blocks the lenses in the boxing center. To choose a different blocking mode, consult the section Tracer-centerer-blocker configuration >...
USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS b. Blocking Prerequisite The lens must be centered. Take the posiblock adapted to the shape, indicated at the bottom right of the screen: Place the posiblock on the pad and press firmly, with the self-adhesive face upwards and tabs towards the left. Remove the film from the self-adhesive face.
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Raise the tube back into centering position. After centering the lens, apply pressure with two hands on the tube in order to lower it. > The posiblock adheres to the surface of the lens. >...
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USER MANUAL > CENTER AND BLOCK A LENS Center and block the second lens. > The edging preparation screen is displayed automatically. Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
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USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE This chapter describes the lens shape modification procedures: Description of the shape modification screen (p.65) Modifying the lens shape (p.66) Archiving shapes (p.70) 1. Menu screen From the centering screen, press to access the shape modification screen. The following screen is displayed: Work area Colours which may appear on screen:...
USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE Modification of the overall size of the shape Scaling in relation to boxing center Shape rotation around the boxing center Free-form modification Shape retouch Retouch to create a straight line. Retouch to create a curve. Retouch to create an angle.
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USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE Example of a reduced A-dimension: Example of a reduced half B-dimension: Modify the total size of the shape Press to select modification by scaling. > A red rectangle is displayed around the icon. Use the buttons to decrease or increase the shape and view the modification in real time.
USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE Cancelling a modification Press once to cancel the last modification made to the shape. Press twice consecutively to return to the original shape. Once the shape is modified, press to save and go back to the centering screen. b.
USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE Cancelling a modification Press once to cancel the last modification made to the shape. Press twice consecutively to return to the original shape. Once the shape is modified, press to save and go back to the centering screen. c.
USER MANUAL > MODIFYING THE LENS SHAPE Cancelling a modification Press once to cancel the last modification made to the shape. Press twice consecutively to return to the original shape. Once the shape is modified, press to save and go back to the centering screen. 3.
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB This chapter describes the procedure for the positioning of drilling points (drill-holes, slots, notches) on a lens. Description of the drilling screen (p.73) Configuring drilling settings (p.75) Drilling models (p.79) Once the drilling parameters have been set, you can go on to the centering of the lens. Prerequisite: you must already have carried out lens tracing.
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USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB (yellow) Limit of the no-drill area (orange) Nasal or temporal side indicator (red) Selected drilling point (blue) Reference drilling point (by default, the first one created on each side – nasal and temporal) A drilling point with a colour infill indicates non-through drilling Curve angle Binocular view...
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB 2. Configuring a drilling point This section describes the procedures for the creation and positioning of a drilling point: create a drilling point (p.75) delete a drilling point (p.75) set the size of a drilling point (p.76) adjust the position of a drilling point (p.77)
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB c. Dimensioning a drilling point You can define a setting for each existing drilling point. Press on the drill-hole, slot or notch to select it. > The drilling point is displayed in red in the shape. Press a few seconds on the setting to be modified: Diameter Depth (for non-through holes)
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB d. Adjusting the position of a drilling point You have three options for adjusting the position of a drilling point on a shape: use the virtual mouse, use the buttons to decrease or increase the selected value, enter the exact coordinates of the drilling point directly.
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USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB > The drilling coordinates have been modified. Grouping the drilling points If you need to modify several drilling points simultaneously, you can group them together provided they are on the same side of the shape (nasal side / temporal side). By default, the symbol is displayed: each drilling point can be modified individually.
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB You can position each drilling point in relation to the reference drilling point by modifying the values in the columns: X coordinates in relation to the reference drilling point Y coordinates in relation to the reference drilling point To select another drilling point as the reference drilling point: Select the drilling point you want to use as the reference drilling point Press...
USER MANUAL > PREPARING A DRILLED JOB > The drilling points are positioned keeping: the settings of each drilling point in the model the Y coordinates of each drilling point in relation to the boxing center of the model shape the distance between the reference drilling point and the edge of the lens >...
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS This chapter describes the procedures for edging all types of lens: Beveling (p.86) Grooving (p.91) Flat-edge finishing (p.97) Drilled job (p.97) Polishing (p.102) Chamfering (p.102) Retouching (p.103) 1. Edger working environment This section describes: The edger work screen (p.83) Shape call-up procedure...
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USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Glass lens Tribrid lens The configuration of the edging cycles depends on the type of material. An incorrect choice may result in material damage. Type of finish Bevel Groove Flat-edge Drilling Drilling enabled Drilling disabled Edging mode Automatic mode The finish parameters are automatically calculated according to the information acquired when tracing the frame and...
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS b. Calling up a shape There are 3 ways of calling up the shape you want to edge: Calling the current shape: > Press to display the shape being processed on the tracer. Calling the number of a shape saved on the tracer: >...
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS You can clamp the lens manually by pressing . Manual lens clamping is particularly suited to hydrophobic lenses, thick lenses and high-camber lenses, as it ensures that the lens won't come off the pad before clamping. Close the door.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS a. Automatic beveling Call up the desired shape located on the tracer. > The shape is displayed on the edger work screen. > After the tracing of a rimmed frame: The bevel finish is selected by default. The automatic mode is selected by default.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Distributed bevel: the position of the crest of the bevel is proportional to the thickness of the lens, with respect to the front surface. Tracking lens base: the camber of bevel can be configured Lens thickness Maximum lens thickness - represented by the white square along the shape.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Call the desired shape located on the tracer. > The shape is displayed on the edger work screen. > After the tracing of a rimmed frame: The bevel finish is selected by default. The automatic mode is selected by default. Select lens material.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS > The position of the bevel as well as the distances between the crest of the bevel and the front and rear surfaces of the lens are displayed in the zoom window at the position of the cursor. Close the door.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS f. Displacing the bevel curve The displacement of the bevel curve makes it possible to move the bevel without modifying its curve. Press from the customized bevel finish screen. > You will access the trajectory modification screen. Press to select the displacement of the bevel curve.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS a. Automatic grooving Call up the desired shape located on the tracer. > The shape is displayed on the edger work screen. > After tracing a pattern, demo lens or re-cut lens, without any drilling settings: the groove finish is selected by default.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS b. Customized groove legend screen Automatic groove Customized grooves Front surface tracking: the middle of the groove is positioned at a constant distance from the front surface. Rear surface tracking: the middle of the groove is positioned at a constant distance from the rear surface. Distributed groove: the middle of the groove is positioned in proportion to the thickness of the lens, with respect to the front surface.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Modify the trajectory General modification of the groove curve Modification of a point in the groove curve Displacement of the groove curve Navigation Stop the cycle Back to the main edging screen Start the edging cycle c.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Press > The edging cycle starts. > When the edging cycle is finished, the retouch screen is displayed. Press to release the lens. If necessary, retouch the lens. Otherwise, start edging the second lens. Select the lens directly on the screen, on the left or right of the work area. >...
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS e. Modifying a point in the groove curve Once you have configured the desired type of customized groove, you can complete your customization by moving the groove curve towards the front or rear surface of the lens so it takes on its shape. Press from the customized groove finish screen.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS > The edging screen for the second lens is displayed. All finishes chosen and the modifications made are kept. 4. Flat-edge finishing For a flat-edge finish, only automatic mode is accessible. Call the desired shape located on the tracer. >...
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS a. Automatic drilling Call the desired shape located on the tracer. > The shape is displayed on the edger work screen. > After the tracing of a shape with drilling settings: The drilling function is selected by default. The automatic mode is selected by default.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS b. Legend screen for customized drilling Type of drilling Perpendicular to the front surface Perpendicular to the rear surface Customized Select the drilling points Nasal side Temporal side All drilling points Modify the selected value Modify the diameter diameter (mm) difference between the initial value and the modified value...
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USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS c. Customized drilling Call the desired shape located on the tracer. > The shape is displayed on the edger work screen. > After the tracing of a shape with drilling settings: The drilling function is selected by default. The automatic mode is selected by default.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS 6. Polishing Press the button to activate/deactivate polishing. LENS MATERIAL AVAILABLE OPTIONS The polishing option is pre-selected and is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to prevent small cracks. Make sure you select the correct type of material for MHI (> 1.5) or Tribrid lenses and never polish a lens of this type without water.
USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Distance between the edge of the groove and the edge of the lens DISTANCE AVAILABLE OPTIONS > 0.8 mm between 0.5 and 0.8 mm < 0.5 mm The chamfers available also depend on the lens shape and the posiblock used when blocking. Press on the buttons to configure a small chamfer, a large chamfer or no chamfer on the front and rear surfaces of the lens.
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USER MANUAL > EDGING A LENS Proceed to lens assembly and check that edging was correctly configured. > Depending on your job: If your job is perfect, proceed with the machining of your second lens. > All of the selected finishing options and modifications made are kept. If the lens requires adjustment, do a retouch on the edged lens to obtain optimal results.
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM This chapter shows you how to set the tracer-centerer-blocker and the edger according to your use. You can: configure the tracer-centerer-blocker and the edger (p.107) (hour, date, language, logins, saver of screen), customize the tracer-centerer-blocker (p.110), adjust the precision of the edger (p.114),...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Once the setting has been completed: Press to save. Press to return to the work screen. b. Screensaver This menu enables you to configure a screensaver. To reach this menu from your working screen, select >...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM c. Connections The connections to the tracer and the edger are configured from the tracer-centerer-blocker. To reach this menu from the working screen of your tracer-centerer-blocker, select > > > The following screen is displayed: Connexion status via remote maintenance Identity of the registered customers Selection of the detection mode for devices connected to the tracer-centerer-blocker...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Reset to factory settings Once the modification is made, press to return to the work screen. 2. Customize the tracer and the centering device This section will enable you to customize the tracer according to your requirements: Customising the working modes and display precision (p.110) Choosing a decentration mode...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM PD and pupillary height Select the desired step for input of the PD and pupillary height. Pattern slack to be read Weak slack Major slack (from 0 to 1 mm) Boxing cross Activated Deactivated Warning message on import of a current Tess job (if the Tess connection is activated) Activated...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Datum mode (½ PD + Datum Height) The wearer's pupillary height is calculated in relation to the point of intersection with the frame. ΔY mode (½ PD + ΔY) ΔY: this value corresponds to the difference in height between the boxing center of the shape and the pupillary center of the wearer.
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Plastic frame Optyl frame, for particularly flexible frames Grooved frame Drilled frame Tracing mode Demo lens / Recut lens Pattern Type of lens Single vision lens Progressive lens Bifocal lens Executive lens Mid-distance lens Customizing the action bar Press an option button several times to change its status in the tracing or centering screen: Option enabled: the option can be selected in the action bar drop-down menus.
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Press to decrease or increase brightness. Once the modification is made, press to return to the work screen. 3. Adjusting the precision of the edger This menu enables you to adjust the precision of the edger. You can adjust: the diameter of the finished lenses (p.114) the position of the bevel and groove...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Positive value: the diameter will be larger Press on to confirm. Once the modification is made, press to return to the work screen. b. Adjusting the position of the bevel and groove After edging a lens, if the position of the bevel or groove always seems too close to the front or rear surface, you can adjust it. To access this menu from the work screen of your edger, select >...
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Drill bit diameters 0.8 mm or 1.0 mm. Lens materials Plastic Polycarbonate Trivex Tribrid Increasing or reducing the default drill-hole diameter Press the value to be modified. > The numeric keypad is displayed. Enter the new value.
USER MANUAL > SET THE EDGING SYSTEM Increasing or reducing the default chamfer Press the value to be modified. > The numeric keypad is displayed. Enter the new value. Negative value: the chamfer will be smaller Positive value: the chamfer will be larger Press on to confirm.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING This chapter describes the maintenance procedures which you can perform on the tracer without the intervention of a technician. Perform the diagnoses, (p.121) Check and calibrate the tracer (p.124) Test and calibrate the edger (p.128) Consult the statistics and the technical history of the tracer, (p.129)
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING The equipment is operational. A malfunction has been detected, a description is displayed in the message box on the right. Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 2. Performing the edger autotest This menu is used to carry out a self-diagnosis of the functions of the edger. To test the proper performance of the edger, select > > > on your working screen. Edger autotests Locking of the door Initialisation and rotation of lens shafts...
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 3. Checking and calibrating the tracer This section describes the procedures to be followed if you note any inconsistencies with the job which may be due to blocking. This section shows how to: Calibrate the touch screen (p.124) Check and calibrate centering (p.126)
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING b. Control and calibrate the centering device Calibration Select > > > on the working screen. > The following screen will appear: Select , then press to launch calibration. > A message is displayed: Lower the centering tube and position the reflectors, then press to confirm.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Correct result. A malfunction was detected, a message appears indicating that a calibration technician is necessary: contact your technical department. Press to return to the work screen. c. Control and calibrate the blocker Calibration Calibration check Calibration Select...
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Calibration check Take off the reflectors. Select the “controls calibration” function. > A Pop-up is displayed: Position the posiblock and click on. > Once it’s finished, the following screen is displayed: Press to return to the work screen. d.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 4. Testing and calibrating the edger If you notice deviations in the job, or encounter difficulties while using the touch screen, You can: an inspection of the calibration of the position of the feeler in the trough, (p.128) calibrate the touch screen (p.129).
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Press if the feeler position is correct. Press to loosen the clamps and remove the plastic pattern, then to return to the work screen. > The calibration cycle is complete. Press if the feeler position is not correct. >...
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Statistics of the edger alone When only the edger is connected, the following screen is displayed: Statistics if the Tess tracer is connected When the product is connected with a Tess tracer, the following screen is displayed: Partial counter Number of actions performed since the last reset to zero.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Tracing of a high-base frame : Tracing using the pattern holder Traced frame materials Metal frame: high-precision tracing, with feeling of the groove Plastic frame Optical tracings carried out Optical tracing Tracing of a pattern Tracing of a recut /demo lens Tracing table tests and calibrations Next page / Previous page...
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING b. Technical history and errors From the work screen, select > > > to access the list of the error messages. When the product is connected with a Tess tracer, the icon of the tracer is selected in orange and the following screen is displayed: Partial counter Number of error messages displayed since the last reset to zero.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 6. Statistics and technical history of the edger This menu enables you to visualize the number of cycles carried out by the edger. It also gives you access to the technical history. Edger cycles (p.133) Technical history and errors (p.134)
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING b. Technical history and errors From the work screen, select > > > to access the list of the error messages. The following screen is displayed: Partial counter Number of error messages displayed since the last reset to zero. You can sort the error codes generated by the machine by frequency of appearance.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 7. Make a backup of the jobs and display configuration Connect the backup USB key to the tracer-centerer-blocker. From the work screen, select > > > The following screen is displayed: Data import/export Customise the display Press to select the action to perform.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Import on the tracer-centerer-blocker a previously created backup jobs and the setting of another Delta 2 tracer-centerer-blocker. Connect the backup USB key to the tracer. Fromyour work screen, select > > > The backup screen is displayed. Press to import the data present on the backup key.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING 8. Changing or cleaning the blocking tube Put the blocking tube in the high position. Pivot the tube in the opposite direction of the hands of a watch to its limit (approximately 20°). You must make the tube pivot before trying to remove it from its support in order not to damage the system. Raise the tube to remove it from its support.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Insert the tube in its housing while being careful to align the barbs with the notches of the support tube. Pivot the tube in the direction of the hands of a watch to its limit (approximately 20°). Precautions for cleaning In order not to damage the LED band surrounding the centering chamber, clean the tube using a dry rag without rubbing it.
Always use the tools recommended by Essilor. Never use the edger if one of the tools is missing. Never remove a used or broken tool if you cannot replace it.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Loosen the chuck by hand while turning it towards you. Remove the drill bit and replace it with the necessary one, by putting it to the stop at the back of the chuck. Tighten the chuck by hand. Remove the keys and press Turn the edger off then on again.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING From the work screen of the edger, select > > to change the grooving or chamfering wheel. You can access the tool-change menu by pressing on the work screen. Changing both wheels at the same time The menu is designed to replace only one wheel at a time.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING Remove the keys and press > The module goes back into its initial position. The wear statistics of the replaced tool are reset to zero. 10. Maintain and clean the tracer-centerer-blocker This section describes the tracer-centerer-blocker maintenance and cleaning procedures: Precautions required (p.142) Clean the reflectors and the lens...
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING b. Clean the GCD module From the working screen of the edger, select > > > to reach the cleaning menu. The following screen is displayed: Cleaning the module and trough Close the door. Press to start the cleaning cycle.
USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING > The door has been dismantled. Wash the door with water without rubbing. To put the door back, proceed in the opposite way. Precautions Make sure to correctly position the door in the door slides. d.
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USER MANUAL > MAINTENANCE & SERVICING From the edger’s work screen, select > > > to access the dressing menu. You can access the dressing menu by pressing on the work screen. Make sure that the 22 mm accessories (posiblock holder and stop) are installed on the lens clamp shafts. Select the appropriate dressing cycle: Glass roughing wheel Finishing wheel...
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USER MANUAL > TECHNICAL DATA Environment (p.148) General features (p.148) “Tracer centering device blocker” function (p.148) “Edger” function (p.149) Environment To install your digital machine and to profit from its utmost precision, it is necessary that you have a stable work surface, isolated from shocks and oscillations, perfectly horizontal and at a proper height (approximately 70 cm).
USER MANUAL > TECHNICAL DATA mid-distance lenses: using re-marked micro-engravings or manufacturer markings Centering help: single vision lenses: partial or total detection of focimeter dots Specific centering target for each type of lens: single vision, bifocal/trifocal, progressive, executive, mid-distance 2-track optical video system: without parallax Factor of enlargement: x 1.31 or x 1.97 Input of job distances: PD: 1/2 PD, ΔX...
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USER MANUAL > TECHNICAL DATA CR39, mineral: 10 litres/minute. Polycarbonate, Trivex and MHI: 8 litres/minute. Measured noise level on edging, at a distance of 0.5 m from the machine: Plastic lens = 71 dB Glass lens = 71 dB Polycarbonate lens = 71 dB Trivex lens = 72 dB MHI lens = 71 dB...
The information contained in this document is non-contractual and provided as a guide. It is subject to change without prior notice. Errors or omissions may occur in this type of document, although the greatest care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Essilor cannot be held responsible for any malfunction or loss of data resulting from such errors or omissions.
All edgers obtain a final shape on a lens, by removing material. This process generates dust, which depends on the lens and the materials used. The materials used for coating the Essilor wheel and consumed during its use are not toxic or allergenic. Nevertheless, users must check that the ground materials are not toxic.
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USER MANUAL > GENERAL INFORMATION Delta 2 - Edging system > v2 - 08.16...
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USER MANUAL > GLOSSARY ASYMMETRIC BINOCULAR TRACING The two circles of frame are read as if they have different shapes; the perimeters and the shapes are preserved. BOXING DIMENSIONS The boxing system is a standard method to indicate the dimensions of frame contours (or gauges). This operation consists in fitting the frame into a rectangle whose dimensions are indicated.
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USER MANUAL > GLOSSARY REFRACTIVE INDEX Characterizes the refractive power of a transparent optical material. The indices vary according to the materials used for the lenses: Plastic lens: 1.5 Polycarbonate lens: 1.59 Medium or High Index lens: > 1.5 Trivex™ lens: 1.5 to 1.6 Tribrid™...
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