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Grand Seiko GL-7000 Operation Manual

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Operations Manual
<Important>
Read this manual thoroughly before use.
Keep this manual on hand at all times.
RB-501-B02A

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual <Important> Read this manual thoroughly before use. Keep this manual on hand at all times. RB-501-B02A...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION This manual provides you information on correct handling and operational procedures as well as safety considerations pertinent to the GL-7000. Before carrying out any measurements, read the instructions thoroughly so that effective operation is ensured. As this continues an important reference and user guide, be sure to keep it on hand at all times.
  • Page 3 SAFETY CONSIDERATION General Precautions GL-7000 is NOT a medical device. Fingerprints or dust on the optical parts such as lenses may affect the measurement accuracy. Always avoid touching such parts with fingers and keep away from dust getting on them.
  • Page 4 When the power cord becomes hot after used, check for the dirt at the terminal part. If you find no dirt, replace the power cord to a new cord. The dirty terminal may cause malfucntion or fire. Always use GL-7000 with the rated powe voltage. Using the instrument out of the rated voltage range may cause malfunction or fire.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Parts Identification ........................1 1.1. Overview........................... 1 1.2. Contents in a packing box..................... 2 Installation Environment ......................3 Safeguard Summary.........................4 Measurement Screen .........................5 4.1. Switch Function ........................5 4.2. Each Setting ........................6 4.2.1. Set up Screen.......................6 4.2.2. ID Screen........................7 4.2.3. RS 232C Screen......................8 4.2.4.

  • Page 6: Parts Identification

    LENSMETER GL-7000 INPUT      〜 100− 2 4 0 V EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTER         50／ 60Hz GRAND SEIKO CO.,LTD. P O W E R 40VA   12-19 KAMISHIMA-CHO, FUKUYAMA, HIROSHIMA JAPAN ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗D SER.No.

  • Page 7: Contents In A Packing Box

    1.2. Contents in a packing box When you unpack the box, please check the followings are all packed without any damages. Contact your distributor if any accessories are missing or damaged. GR-7000 Power cord Contact lens stand Rolls of printer paper Printer shaft Dustproof cover Dust cloth...

  • Page 8: Installation Environment

    2. Installation Environment Do not expose the optic parts, i.e. lens stand, directly to sunlight or bright light from other sources. Strong light or glare to the instrument may cause the failure of measurement. Do not install the instrument in places where either dust or rubbish may accumulate.

  • Page 9: Safeguard Summary

    At no time use organic solvents which will damage the water based paint finish of the instrument. GL-7000 is a precision optical instrument. Handle with care at all times, making sure not to accidentally drop it. If the instrument is not to be used for any length of time, remove the power cord from the outlet.

  • Page 10: Measurement Screen

    4. Measurement Screen Measurement increment Cylindrical sign Abbe number C y l - Spherical value -3.50 S t e p 0 . 0 1 A b b e 4 0 Operation mode display area -1.25 M e a s u r i n g Cylindrical value Axis value I 0.00...

  • Page 11: Each Setting

    4.2. Each Setting 4.2.1. Set up Screen You can set each measurement condition in the Menu screen. Set up Set up Step 0.25 Language English 0.12 0.01 Lens Normal Brightness Prog Auto ID Screen ADD Measure Auto RS 232C RS 232C Screen Manual Manual Prog.

  • Page 12: Id Screen

    4.2.2. ID Screen This screen allows you to create the data that would always appear on the printout such as a store name or messages: Screen (1): for writing the information Screen (2): for changing and erasing the B C D E F GH I J K L MN O PQR S T U VW X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m information...

  • Page 13: Rs 232C Screen

    Connect each connector of the serial interface as shown below. Connection shall be made to a CE-mark approved instrument. [Connection sample 1] D-Sub 9pin(female) D-Sub 9pin(fem ale)     PC  GL-7000 Connection   5 4 3 2 1        ...

  • Page 14: Date/Time Screen

    4.2.4. Date/Time Screen This is the screen to set date and time shown on the Date/Time printout. Date Form Y/M/D D/M/Y M/D/Y Date Select the item you wish to change using / 0 1 / 18 Time : 08 : 28 , and set the detail with Date Form: Y/M/D: year, month, date D/M/Y: date, month, year...

  • Page 15: How To Operate The Lensmeter

    5. How to operate the lensmeter 5.1. Lens holder (1) Raise the lever to the operational direction until (1) Operational it is unlocked. direction (2) Lower the lens holder slowly and fix the lens. Great care shall be taken to avoid giving a strong impact to the lens when lowering the lens holder.

  • Page 16: Marking Lever

    (M3 x 5L P tight) (3) Keep holding the pen tip (the plastic part) and lightly fix it with the screw. Use the marking pen exclusively designed for GL-7000 only. Spring Avoid touching the pen tip when replacing. The tip may be damage so that the marking can not be done.

  • Page 17: Printer

    PSM : O 0.15 D 3.50 Grand Seiko Co., Ltd. serial number GL-7000 S/N:130001D Line feed <<Print out sample when a single focal lens is measured>> 2 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 : 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 1 2 0...

  • Page 18: Setting And Replacement Of Printer Paper

    (3) Hook the tabs of the cover to the tabs of the unit. Take out the end of the paper a little and close the cover. Printer cover Printer paper Tabs Use the printer paper exclusive to GL-7000 only. Never lose the printer shaft since it is the part of the printer unit. RB-501-B02A...

  • Page 19: Measurement

    6. Measurement 6.1. Check before Measurement • Check that the lens stand is set properly. • Check that the lens under the lens stand is clean. A lens under the lens stand A lens stand removed (If it is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth.) •...

  • Page 20: Lens Without Frames

    6.2. Lens without frames C y l - -3.75 Step 0 . 2 5 Abbe (1) Place a lens on a lens stand. Lower the lens holder -1.25 M e a s u r i n g softly on the lens. I 2.00 The screen as shown on the right will appear.
  • Page 21 (4) Press Memory/Add switch to store the measurement C y l - -3.75 Step 0 . 2 5 Abbe values of S, C, A and prism in memory. -1.25 M e a s u r i n g The measurement value display area changes to I 0.00 yellow and the values stored turnes to red and are U 0.00...

  • Page 22: Framed Lens

    6.3. Framed Lens (1) Push "PUSH" mark of a lens plate. The lens plate will come to the front. Place a lens on a lens stand so that the bottom of the frame touches the lens plate. (2) Press of the operation switches to specify -2.00 Step 0 .

  • Page 23: Multifocal Lens

    6.4. Multifocal Lens (1) Place a lens on a lens stand and lower the lens holder C y l - 2.00 Step 0 . 2 5 Abbe 0.00 M e a s u r i n g gently. O 0.00 (2) Measure the far point and press Memory/Add switch.

  • Page 24: Progressive Lens

    6.5. Progressive Lens (1) Set up the items for progressive lens measurement Set up in the Menu screen. Press MENU switch and set Step 0.25 0.01 0.12 ProgreJudge and ProgreLOC. Normal Lens H cont S cont ADD Measure: Prog Auto Auto ADD Measure Off: No automatic judgment for a...
  • Page 25 (3) How to measure the progressive lens (when ProgreLOC is set for On) 1) Detection of the progressive area ( 1 ) First move the lens slowly to the right and left, and back 0.00 Step 0 . 2 5 C y l Abbe 0.00...
  • Page 26 ∗ Pressing Memory/Add switch after the measurement ( 5 ) 2.75 Step 0 . 2 5 C y l Abbe allows you to store the Add value (Ad2) at any given 1.00 P r o g r e s s i v e position aside from the Add value already stored in 1.00 memory.

  • Page 27: Contact Lens

    6.6. Contact lens 6.6.1. Preparation Set up (1) To measure a hard contact lens, select 'H C' in the Menu screen. For a soft contact lens, select 'S C'. Step 0.25 0.01 0.12 Lens Normal Prog Auto Auto ADD Measure Manual Manual Prog.

  • Page 28: Marking

    7. Marking Refer to '5.3 Marking lever' for the lever operation. 7.1. Lens without Astigmatism 2.00 Step 0.25 Abbe 0.00 M e a s u r i n g (1) Move a lens until a cross cursor matches with the I 0.00 alignment mark.

  • Page 29: Marking Of Prism Lens

    7.3. Marking of prism Lens n Prescription expressed in X-Y C y l - 2.00 Step 0 . 2 5 Abbe (1) Select "X-Y" from "Prism" in the Menu screen. 1.00 M e a s u r i n g I 0.00 (2) Move the lens so that the prism values displayed on D 1.50...

  • Page 30: Error Messages

    8. Error Messages 8.1. Descriptions Message Status Description When the power is turned, values are not initialized Measure Error (values are not zero (0)). Paper Empty No papers are set in the printer. Abnormality of Printer Cover Open The printer cover is open. the instrument Printer Heat Over The printer is overheated.

  • Page 31: Specification

    9. Specification Sphere -25D ~ +25D (0.01/0.12/0.25 step) Cylinder 0 ~ ±10D (0.01/0.12/0.25 step) Measurement Range Axis 1 ~ 180° (1°) Addition 0 ~ +10D (0.01/0.12/0.25 step) Prism (0.01/0.12/0.25 step) 0 ~ 10∆ (±25D) Measurement wavelength 660nm Blank lens (Max. diameter: 100mm) monofocal lens, multifocal lens, Measurable lens progressive lens...
  • Page 32 Exclusive Distributor Head Office & Plant 12-19 Kashima, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0091 Japan Tel: +81-84-952-2151 Fax: +81-84-951-9456 Tokyo / Osaka Manufacturer RyuSyo Industrial Co., Ltd. Kagawa Factory 958 Ikeuchi, Konan-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa 761-1494 JAPAN • Agency RB-501-B02A...

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