2.5 Symbols ......................10 Equipment and Installation ................11 3.1 List of Equipment Supplied ................12 3.2 Equipment Parts ....................12 VX40 Front View ....................12 VX40 Rear View ....................13 VX40 Side View ....................14 3.3 Installation Procedures ..................14 Site Requirements....................
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8.5 Cap Replacement ..................... 47 Holder Caps Replacement ..................48 Blocker Caps Replacement .................. 48 Detector Caps Replacement ................. 49 Base Caps Replacement ..................49 Appendices....................... 50 9.1 Specifications ....................51 9.2 Conformity with International Standards ............51 VX40 User Guide 4 / 53...
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Directives and standards ..................51 Manufacturer ......................51 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive ......52 9.3 Glossary of Terms ..................... 52 9.4 Contact information ................... 53 VX40 User Guide 5 / 53...
Introduction 1.1 Overview The VX40 is an Automatic Lensmeter which provides a very accurate measure of the refractive power of lenses and displays the spherical aberration, the cylindrical properties and the axis of the lenses. The Automatic Lensmeter also contains the P.D. (pupillary distance) measurement.
To avoid risk of electric shock or bodily injury, do not handle the electrical plugs with wet hands. To avoid risk of electric shock or fire, make sure the VX40's power cord is not damaged before plugging it into an electrical outlet. ...
Keep the screen surface clean. Protect it from dust, fingerprints and shocks. When you switch off the VX40, wait at least 5 seconds before switching it on again. 2.5 Symbols Important: consult the documents supplied with the equipment...
Equipment and Installation 3.1 List of Equipment Supplied The VX40 is supplied with a securing plastic cover and a set of accessories as listed below: Touch screen stylus pen Power cable 2x paper rolls in the box and 1x roll already installed ...
Equipment and Installation VX40 Rear View Figure 3-2: VX40 Rear View Table 3-2: VX40 Rear View Components Printer Paper Door Power Inlet Main Power Switch Fuse Compartment Power Button VGA Connector Serial port RS-232 LAN Connector USB Ports (x2) VX40 User Guide...
Equipment and Installation VX40 Side View The side view illustrates the printer compartment of the device. Figure 3-3: VX40 Side View Table 3-3: VX40 Side View Components Paper Door Printer LED Indicator 3.3 Installation Procedures Site Requirements Prepare a clear desktop close to the wall power outlet.
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Equipment and Installation Figure 3-4: Top Cover Removed Remove the accessories to uncover the VX40, which is packed in a protective plastic bag. Figure 3-5: Accessories Released Take the VX40 out of the box and put it on the desk.
3.4 Starting and shutting down the device Starting Set the Main Power Switch to ON (Position 1). Press the power button located at the rear of the VX40. Wait until the software starts. Shut Down Press the power button located at the rear of the VX40.
Using the VX40 4.1 General The device is operated by the application, which the user accesses by touching the touch screen. The upper toolbar allows to access to the different interfaces. Table 4-1: Upper Toolbar Icon Designation Description Frame Interface...
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Using the VX40 Table 4-2: Screen Elements Description Notes Right side indication Job number Lens map - right Lens map - left Left side indication Measurement readout - left Readout is printable: S: sphere C: cylinder A: Axis Add: add power between far and near vision P.D.
Using the VX40 Pupil Distance Measurements This interface displays the different P.D. measurements. Figure 4-2: P.D. Mesurements Interface Table 4-4: P.D. Measurements Right P.D. Total P.D. Left P.D. Net Vertical Prism (the difference in height between the left and right optical centers.) Note: The net vertical prism displays the equivalent prismatic power in mm.
Using the VX40 Table 4-5: Prism Calculation Toolbar Icon Description Change right P.D. Change total P.D. Change left P.D. Select P.D. according to minimum and maximum constraints Cancel Delete Reject changes Accept changes Cancel changes Note: You can only carry out prism calculations for single vision and bifocal lenses.
Using the VX40 Table 4-6: Prism Calculation Results Designation Description S, C, A, P, B Readings at the selected location Decentration Analyze Interface This interface is used to analyze the lens properties at any given point of a preselected lens.
Using the VX40 Lens Interface This interface is used to initiate the measurement of lens without frame (cut or uncut lens). Figure 4-6: Lens Interface The functions are the same as in analyze interface (see 4.3). VX40 User Guide 23 / 53...
Using the VX40 Compare Interface This interface is used to compare the measurements of several lenses. Figure 4-7: Analysis Screen Table 4-8: Compare Screen Key Elements Description Notes Clear Erase measurement 3 Erase measurement 2 Erase measurement 1 Frame Chart Type Displayed...
Configuring the VX40 5.1 Configuration Access Click on Tools button 5.2 User Settings Click on User Settings button 5-1: User Settings Screen Table 5-1: User Setting Elements Key Operation Name Operation Description Software Version Current software version Serial Number...
Transfer the data to PC or phoropter etc. Printer – Manual/Auto Print automatically or manually Printer – Internal/External Print a screenshot of the Main screen from the VX40 or an external printer Data Record (USB/Network) Export the data to a network or a USB...
Configuring the VX40 5.4 Technical Settings Click on the Technical Settings button and click Enter 5-3: Technical Settings Screen Table 5-3: Technical Settings Screen Elements Operation Name Operation Description Software Version Current software version Serial Number The serial number of the product P.D.
Verify that the bridge of the frame is not higher than the level of the nose pad of the Frame Holder. Good No good Figure 6-1: Placing the Frame Holder VX40 User Guide 30 / 53...
Or press the measurement start/stop button. Choose OK to skip the current measurement and go to the main interface. Extract the frame Release the holder until you hear a “click”. Extract the frame. VX40 User Guide 31 / 53...
Click on STOP ( Or press the measurement start/stop button. Choose OK to skip the current measurement and go to the main interface. Release the lens Press the Play button (the Go/Stop button) again. VX40 User Guide 32 / 53...
Press the button Select the map you want to display. 6.5 How do I change lens type? The VX40 detects the lens type automatically. In case you need to change the lens type manually: Click on Lens Type tool The following popup menu is displayed: ...
Click on icon ( Or double-click on the desired side of the frame. See local values Click on the area you want to know the local value. Figure 6-2: Measurement readout for a single point VX40 User Guide 34 / 53...
6.8 How do I print out results? Click Print button Single Ticket Printout (no PD manipulation) Multi-focal (progressive) Ticket Printout Single Ticket Printout (after PD manipulation) Bifocal Ticket Printout Figure 6-3: Ticket Printout Sample VX40 User Guide 35 / 53...
6.9 How do I send data? Preparation Note: The preparation should be done by a technician. Connection Connect the VX40 to the target device (phoropter, computer) using a serial cable connection or via a wireless connection like: RS-232 cable. ...
6.10 How do I export data? Connection If you are using a USB, connect it to the back of the VX40. See figure 3-2. Settings Click the Advanced Settings button Select a Data Record option (manual or auto).
The system needs to be reset only if there are problems of measurements. Verify that the detector is clean. Verify that the Frame Holder is empty and is in the open state (home position). VX40 User Guide 38 / 53...
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How to? Click on Tools button Click on Technical maintenance button Click on Refesh button. The system resets. VX40 User Guide 39 / 53...
Do not grab or hold the monitor or the frame holder when inserting the device from the box. Place the accessories cover on top of the VX40 as illustrated below. Figure 6-6: Top Cover Removed VX40 User Guide...
Make sure you have setup.exe in the root of your disk on 'Retry'. key. Check out the reset flow (see 6.13). No Reset Unsupported Lens Type The required lens type is not supported. Restart. If this doesn’t help, call technical support. Murky Image (Window Covered?) VX40 User Guide 42 / 53...
Click on Technical maintenance button Click on Remote control button Type the password using the popup keyboard The TeamViewer application starts. Figure 7-1: TeamViewer Screen Provide the ID and password to the technician. VX40 User Guide 43 / 53...
Verify the Power Mapping Specifications listed in Table 9-3 match your requirements. 7.6 I get wrong measurements Go into settings mode (see 5.2). Select the "Test Calibration" button. Place the test frame in the holder and follow the on-screen instructions. VX40 User Guide 44 / 53...
Clean the optical detector and the collimation lens as well. The collimation lens is installed above the blocker. 8.3 Printer paper replacement The printer is mounted on the side of the VX40. If the paper roll is used up, the Printer LED indicator blinks. To change the paper roll: ...
Maintenance 8.4 Fuse Replacement The fuse holder is mounted above the power switch at the rear of the VX40. In the fuse holder are two fuses of 2 Amperes. To replace the fuses: Open the fuse holder by means of a screwdriver.
Ensure that the pins do not move upward (you may use long-nose pliers to secure the pins). Verify that the caps are properly installed. Return the holder to its normal position. VX40 User Guide 48 / 53...
Unscrew the nuts and release the washers fastening the caps. Place the new caps in position. Insert the nuts and washers to fasten the caps. Fasten the nuts with an LN key: 2.5 millimeter. VX40 User Guide 49 / 53...
0~± 3.5 D (step 0.01, 0.06, 0.125, 0.25 D) 0~± 10 Δ (step 0.01d, … Δ) Prism power 9.2 Conformity with International Standards Directives and standards 2006/95/EC Directive 2004/108/EC Directive Manufacturer LUNEAU SAS 1, Avenue de Malaguet 28360 PRUNAY LE GILLON France VX40 User Guide 51 / 53...
Luneau SAS is registered as manufacturer by the French Agency, ADEME, for the 2002/96/CE, 2002/96/CE and 2003/108/CE directives. This symbol is located on the VX40 and indicates that the equipment consists of electronic assemblies and other components that may be subject to Directives...
Linha Verde: 800 205 142 BRIOT USA 5251 Shiloh Road - Bldg A, CUMMING, GA 30040 Tel: (800) 292-7468 Export Technical Support Luneau Technology Operations 2, rue Roger Bonnet, 27340 PONT DE L'ARCHE Tel: (+33) 232 989 132 VX40 User Guide 53 / 53...
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