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  • Page 1 Auto-Lensometer AXIS 900/900P Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------3 2.PRECAUTIONS------------------------------------------------------------------------3 3.CHECKING BOX CONTENTS -----------------------------------------------------7 4.COMPONENT NAMES --------------------------------------------------------------7 5.GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR DEVICE -----------------------------9 5-1. TURNING YOUR AUTO LENSOMETER ON AND OFF -------------9 5-1-1. Start up procedure---------------------------------------------------------9 5-1-2. Shutdown Procedure -----------------------------------------------------9 5-2. SETTINGS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 5-2-1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this product. The AXIS series Auto-Lensometer has been designed for measuring vertex powers and prismatic effects of eyeglasses and contact lenses, to orient and mark lens blanks, and for verifying the correct mounting of lenses in spectacle frames.
  • Page 4 Excessive vibration or impact to the device might cause a malfunction. Do not use the device for other than the intended purpose. OptiSource shall not be liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirectly, caused by not following the instructions described in this manual.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS DURING USE It is recommended to wait a proper amount of time after turning on the equipment. It will perform more accurate measurements. Do not shake nor abruptly move the unit. Doing so may cause failure or injury. Do not apply excessive pressure to the unit. (Do not press the unit from the top.) Doing so may cause inaccuracy on measurement.
  • Page 6 Turn off the equipment when not in use. Only authorized service technicians can repair this equipment. OptiSource shall not be liable for any loss or damage as a result from an improper repair work. Unplug the equipment before cleaning it.

  • Page 7: Checking Box Contents

    Part Name Quantity Lensometer Main Unit Power Cable Dust Cover Contact Lens Holder This Booklet Printer Paper * AXIS 900 does NOT include Printer Paper. 4.COMPONENT NAMES <Main Unit> Touch panel Lens holder Lens marker lever Lens table Hold button...
  • Page 8 <Measurement screen> Single vision measurement Progressive measurement Menu button Navigation area Measurement Auto Progressive icon mode icon Auto Hold icon Step setting button Far vision Lens mode hold point switching button Auto Hold 0° setting button Progressive Axis angle corridor locator Cursor Axis cursor Navigation...

  • Page 9: Getting Acquainted With Your Device

    5.GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR DEVICE 5-1. TURNING YOUR AUTO LENSOMETER ON AND OFF 5-1-1. Start up procedure Use the following procedure to start the device. Start up precautions (1)Insert one end of the power cord to the power inlet and connect the other side to a wall outlet. (2)Push the power switch for setting it into "I"...

  • Page 10: Settings

    5-2. SETTINGS 5-2-1. Navigating between screens +0.00 +0.00 I 0.00 U 0.00 MENU button MAIN button Measurement screen MAIN button MAIN button NEXT button NEXT button NEXT button BACK button BACK button BACK button Settings screen 1 Settings screen 2 Settings screen 3 Settings screen 4 (1)Press the MENU button on the Measurement screen to display Settings screen 1.

  • Page 11: Settings Screen

    5-2-2. Settings screen 1 Press MENU button on the Measurement screen for Settings Screen 1 displaying Settings Screen 1. Measuring Mode button Lens Mode button Cylinder button Step button Prism button NEXT button MAIN button  MEASUREMENT MODE This setting determines the measuring mode. Button image Measuring mode Measuring mode options include eyeglasses,...
  • Page 12  CYLINDER This setting determines the cylinder option. Button image Button image Cylinder options include plus (+), minus (-), and Cylinder in Menu in Measurement screen screen plus-minus (±). *Cylinder can also be selected from Measurement Plus screen. Minus Plus-minus Press the button to change the selection.

  • Page 13: Settings Screen

    5-2-3. Settings screen 2 Press NEXT button on Settings Screen 1 to display Settings Screen 2 Settings Screen 2. Auto Hold button (Single vision) Auto Hold Far button Auto Hold Near button Auto Progressive button Abbe Number button NEXT button MAIN button BACK button ...
  • Page 14  AUTO PROG This setting enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the Progressive Lens Auto Detection function. (Please see table below for operation reference) Press the button to change the selection. Button image Button image Button image Measuring mode AUTO PROG Description in Menu in Menu...

  • Page 15: Settings Screen

    5-2-4. Settings screen 3 Press NEXT button on Settings Screen 2 to display Settings Screen 3 Settings Screen 3. Tone Setting button Volume Setting button Standby Setting button Brightness Setting button Reset button NEXT button MAIN button BACK button  BEEP This setting enables (ON) or disables (OFF) the tone function.
  • Page 16  RESET This setting is used to initialize the optical system. Remove any lenses, dirt, or other objects from the nosepiece before pressing the Reset button. The reset process will not be performed correctly if lenses, dirt, or other objects are present on the nosepiece area.

  • Page 17: Settings Screen

    5-2-5. Settings screen 4 Press NEXT button on Settings Screen 3 to display Settings Screen 4 Settings Screen 4. Screen Mode Setting button MAIN button BACK button SCREEN MODE To select screen setting. Choose Main Measurement screen or Prism Measurement screen. Press the button to change the selection.

  • Page 18: Operating Procedures

    5-3. OPERATING PROCEDURES 5-3-1. Eyeglasses and Lens blanks (Uncut lenses) (1)Place a previously cleaned lens onto the nosepiece with the front surface up. (2)Pull the lens table towards yourself until it touches the bottom of the frame. Lens table Correct measurements cannot be taken if the frame is off the lens table (Axis value may be incorrect).

  • Page 19: Using The Lens Marker

    (2)Set the contact lens onto the contact lens holder. Set the contact lens so that its surface side faces up. Contact lens holder Contact lens 5-3-3. Using the lens marker  Marking a lens (1)Set the Auto Hold setting on Settings Screen 2 to [Lens Marker Hold (Precision Hold)].
  • Page 20 When replacing a lens marker: Spring Marker pen base • Use original spare part from OptiSource. • Do not touch the pen tip. • Do not overtight the fixing screw. (Doing so may damage the lens marker.) • Do not lose the screw or the spring.

  • Page 21: Built In Printer (Only On Axis 900P)

    5-4. Built In Printer (only on AXIS 900P)  Printing out results (1)Complete measurements. (2)Press PRINT button to print out. • Printing will not start until you complete all 0° 0° measurements. • If "PRINTER ERROR" message appears, please refer to Page 45. PRINTER ERROR -6.75 -7.50...
  • Page 22 (If paper is set upside down, printer will not Printer Unit operate properly.) Inner Lever * • Use genuine roll paper from OptiSource. New Roll Paper Auto Cutter (4)Close printer cover and leave the tip of roll paper outside.

  • Page 23: Measuring Procedures

    6.MEASURING PROCEDURES 6-1. SINGLE VISION LENSES (SCA, SCAP) 6-1-1. Eyeglasses (AUTO HOLD Enabled) This procedure starts from Right side lens. If you want to begin from the Left side, please tap on the "Left measurement button". This procedure defines device operation when "AUTO HOLD" is enabled (refer to P. 13). (1)Place the right-eye lens onto the nosepiece.
  • Page 24 (4)Remove the right-eye lens from the nosepiece. <Screen display> The cursor will disappear from the screen. The system will change to the left-eye lens measurement mode once the right-eye lens is removed. +0.00 -7.50 +0.00 (5)After measurements are completed, remove the eyeglasses and then press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement 0°...

  • Page 25: Eyeglasses (Auto Hold Disabled)

    6-1-2. Eyeglasses (AUTO HOLD Disabled) This procedure starts from Right side lens. If you want to begin from the Left side, please tap on the "Left measurement button". This procedure defines device operation when "AUTO HOLD" is disabled (refer to P. 13). (1)Place the right-eye lens onto the nosepiece.
  • Page 26 (4)Remove the right-eye lens from the nosepiece. <Screen display> The cursor will disappear from the screen. The system will change to the left-eye lens measurement mode once the right-eye lens is removed. +0.00 -7.50 +0.00 (5)After measurements are completed, remove the eyeglasses and then press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement 0°...

  • Page 27: Lens Blanks (Uncut Lenses)

    6-1-3. Lens Blanks (Uncut Lenses) This procedure defines device operation when "AUTO HOLD" is enabled. (refer to P. 13). For the procedure when "AUTO HOLD" is disabled, please follow the steps described in page 25. (1)Place a lens blank (uncut lens) onto the nosepiece.
  • Page 28 (4)Remove the lens blank (uncut lens) from the nosepiece. 0° <Screen display> The cursor will disappear from the screen. +5.00 +0.00 (5)Press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement screen. At this time, pressing the CLEAR button will store 0°...

  • Page 29: Contact Lenses

    6-1-4. Contact Lenses This procedure defines device operation when "AUTO HOLD" is enabled. (refer to P. 13). For the procedure when "AUTO HOLD" is disabled, please follow the steps described in page 25. (1)Place a contact lens onto the contact lens holder. <Screen display>...
  • Page 30 (4)Remove the contact lens from the contact lens holder. <Screen display> 0° The cursor will disappear from the screen. +2.93 +0.50 O 0.15 D 0.12 (5)Press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement screen. At this time, pressing the CLEAR button will store 0°...

  • Page 31: When Measuring A Lens Different Than The Configured Type

    6-1-5. When measuring a lens different than the configured type When a lens different from the "Lens Mode" setting (P.11) is placed into the nosepiece, the following display will appear. <Measurement condition> Single vision lens mode Lens mode: Single vision lens Measured lens: Progressive lens Lens mode switching button...

  • Page 32: Prism Measurement Screen

    6-1-6. Prism Measurement Screen When Prism Measurement Screen is selected (refer to P.17), Prism scale screen with + cursor will appear. The cursor moves according to Prism  axis. As the cursor approaches to hold point, color of the cursor changes. The measurement screen temporally changes by pressing the area indicated in left picture.
  • Page 33 This procedure starts from Right side lens. If you want to begin from the Left side, please tap on the "Left measurement button". Operation shown below is in AUTO HOLD ON (Refer to P13) and Prism SCREEN MODE (Refer to P17). (1)Place the right-eye lens onto the nosepiece.
  • Page 34 (4)Remove the right-eye lens from the nosepiece. <Screen display> The cursor will disappear from the screen. The system will change to the left-eye lens measurement mode once the right-eye lens is removed. +0.00 +6.00 +0.00 +0.00 0.00 (5)After measurements are completed, remove the eyeglasses and then press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement screen.

  • Page 35: Progressive Lenses (Sca/Add, Scap/Add)

    6-2. PROGRESSIVE LENSES (SCA/ADD, SCAP/ADD) 6-2-1. Eyeglasses This procedure starts from Right side lens. If you want to begin from the Left side, please tap on the "Left measurement button". The following procedure describes operation under the conditions described below : Enabled functions : "AUTO HOLD FAR"...
  • Page 36 (3)The far point will be automatically determined once the cursor is in alignment with the hold point. <Screen display> Cursor The cursor will turn blue once it is in alignment with the hold point. The HOLD button will turn momentarily blue when the center is determined.
  • Page 37 (6)The near point is automatically determined. <Screen display> The cursor will turn blue once it has found the near point. The HOLD button will turn momentarily blue when the near point is determined. The ADD measurement will appear in yellow +2.00 +2.50 in the right side display area once the...

  • Page 38: Lens Blanks (Uncut Lenses)

    6-2-2. Lens blanks (Uncut lenses) The following procedure describes operation under the conditions described below : Enabled functions : "AUTO HOLD FAR" & "AUTO HOLD NEAR" (refer to P. 13), "AUTO PROG" (refer to P. 14) and "PRISM" (refer to P. 12) (1)Place a lens blank (uncut lens) onto the nosepiece.
  • Page 39 (4)After the far point is determined, the system will switch automatically to the near point calculation. Cursor <Screen display> The color and shape of the cursor will change, as well as the ADD value calculation will start. The S, C, A, and P measurements are fixed to the far-point values.
  • Page 40 (7)Remove the lens from the nosepiece. <Screen display> The cursor will disappear from the screen. +2.00 +2.50 I 2.50 D 6.25 (8)After measurements are completed, remove the lens and then press the CLEAR button to erase the results and reset the Measurement screen. At this time, pressing the CLEAR button will store the erased measurement result as the previous value.

  • Page 41: Cleaning

    7.CLEANING <Auto-lensometer Main Unit> Wipe the surface with a soft cloth. Do not use aerosol sprays, solvents or abrasives. <Cover glass> Use lens cleaning products to clean the cover glass whenever dirty. <LCD Screen> Use a dry or slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the screen whenever dirty. Using excessive force to wipe the screen with a dry cloth may cause damage to it.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    LED wavelength 528 nm 4.3 inch TFT LCD Touch Panel Screen User interface Built-in HOLD button Power supply voltage: 100 to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) AXIS 900 Max 13 VA Power supply Power consumption AXIS 900P Max 38 VA...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    9.TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Countermeasure Power cable is not connected to an Connect the power cable to an electrical outlet. electrical outlet. Power cable is not completely Connect the power cable to the connected to the device. device. Device does not start. Power switch is in OFF position.

  • Page 44: On Screen Notification

    10.ON SCREEN NOTIFICATION Error displayed Possible cause Countermeasure If measurement is completed, remove the lens Measurement can be continued even if Remove LENS and wait until the process is over. (the on screen the message appears. message will disappear) The device is performing its automatic Do NOT place lens until the indication is turned Please wait optical system reset.
  • Page 45 Error displayed Possible cause Countermeasure Measure the center, far point, or near point of User is trying to measure the lens edge. the lens. The lens is positioned at an angle over the Use the lens holder and/or lens table to measure nosepiece.

  • Page 46: Labels & Indications

    13.LABELS & INDICATIONS Indicates the state of the power switch. When this mark side of the switch is pressed, power will not be supplied to the device. Indicates the state of the power switch. When this mark side of the switch is pressed, power will be supplied to the device. Indicates that the power supplied to the device must be as an alternating current.

  • Page 47: Classification & Technical Specs

    [Classification according to the degree of safety of use in the presence of flammable anesthetics and/or flam- mable cleaning agents] The AXIS 900/900P are not suitable for use in an environment where flammable anesthetics and/or flammable cleaning agents are present.

  • Page 48: Emc (Electromagnetic Compatibility)

    Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions The AXIS 900/900P are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of AXIS 900/900P should assure that it is used in such environment. Emissions test Compliance...
  • Page 49 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The AXIS 900/900P are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of AXIS 900/900P should assure that it is used in such environment. Electromagnetic IEC 60601...
  • Page 50 RF transmitters, an electromagnetic site survey should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the AXIS 900/900P are used exceeds the applicable RF compliance level above, the lensometer should be observed to verify normal operation. If abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as reorienting or relocating the lensometer.
  • Page 51 Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the AXIS 900/900P The AXIS 900/900P are intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customers or the users of these lensometers can help prevent electromagnetic interference by...
  • Page 52 No parts of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without manufacturer's prior written permission. The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in this manual at any time and without prior notice. ©2018 OptiSource 03/18...

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