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- Page 1 Manual Lensometer User’s Guide ® sales@mercoframes.net www.mercoframes.com 5555 NW 74 AVE. MIAMI. FL. 33166 P: 305-882-0120 F: 305-882-0140...
- Page 2 15110-101 Rev. C...
- Page 3 Congratulations on the purchase of your new ML1 Manual Lensometer The ML1 will provide you with fast, accurate and reliable measurements of eyeglass lenses for many years. The instrument utilizes an innovative battery-powered, LED illumination system to enable clear and precise measurements of single, multifocal, and progressive lenses.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Speciications Warranty © 2010 Reichert, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior permission of Reichert, Inc. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents / Product Features 1. ML1 Lensometer 2. Dust Cover 3. Contact lens holder 4. 2 “AAA” batteries Fig. 1 On-Off Switch Table lift lever Lens clamp handle Marker lever Focusable eyepiece Prism compensator Lens clamp Lens stop Power wheel Axis wheel Fig. -
Page 6: Operation
Tighten the Base Tilt Lock Handle to secure the main body in the desired position. Focus the Eyepiece NOTE: It is important to insure that the ML1 is focused before use. Failure to focus the ML1 could result in inaccurate measurements. -
Page 7: Holding A Lens For Measurement
Operation (continued) Holding a Lens for Measurement Place the concave, or back side of the lens against the lens stop. If the lens is edged, or “laid out” for cutting, place the 180° line parallel to the table. Be sure the center point of the lens is in the center of the lens stop. -
Page 8: Reading In Plus Cylinder
Operation (continued) Reading Plus Cylinder Example of reading Plus Cylinder: Set the power wheel at the lower of the two First reading: -3.00D X 110° focusing positions (toward the minus end of the Second Reading: -2.50D scale) then rotate the axis wheel until the sphere Direction: + lines are in focus and unbroken. -
Page 9: Measuring Prism Power
Operation (continued) Measuring Prism Power Prism power is indicated by the position of the center of the target with respect to the eyepiece reticle. Fig. 8 shows the eyepiece reticle with the prism rings indicated by the arrows. The innermost ring is 1 prism diopter, the second ring is 2 prism diopters, The third ring is 3 prism diopters. -
Page 10: Measuring Bifocal Additions
Operation (continued) Lens Stop Measuring Bifocal Additions The bifocal addition equals the difference between the powers measured through the distance and reading portion of a bifocal lens with the segment surface against the lens stop. When measuring fused bifocal lenses, place the front or convex surface against the lens stop, measure the power through the distance portion of the lens, then measure the power through the reading portion. -
Page 11: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustment Cleaning Keep your ML1 clean. Clean the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents as this can damage the inish. Clean the lenses using any commercial lens cleaner. Do not remove any lenses! Clean exterior surfaces only. Use the dust cover when the instrument is not in use. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Does not read “0” without a lens in place Eyepiece not focused for user. - Focus eyepiece. Needs calibration. - Have instrument serviced. High powers off same amount in the same Vertex distance setting incorrect. Check for pads direction, i.e +12.00 reads +12.25, -12.00 reads installed on the lense stop. -
Page 13: Speciications
Speciications Catalog Number 15110 ML1 Lensometer Vertex Power: Range -25 to +25 diopters Steps 0.125 diopters up to +/- 3 diopters 0.25 diopters beyond +/- 3 diopters Prismatic Power: Range 5 prism diopters Step 0.5 prism diopters up to 2 diopters,... -
Page 14: Warranty
PATENT WARRANTY If notiied promptly in writing of any action brought against the purchaser based on a claim that the instru- ment infringes a U.S. Patent, Reichert will defend such action at its expense and will pay costs and damages awarded in any such action, provided that Reichert shall have sole control of the defense of any such action with information and assistance (at Reichert’s expense) for such defense, and of all negotiation for the settle-...
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