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  • Page 1 User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Checking the images ........................20 4.3.2 Selecting the correct image section..................... 20 4.3.3 Automatic correction of head rotation and head tilt ..............20 4.3.4 Convergence correction ......................21 4.3.5 Frame material & groove depth ....................21 © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 3 Selection of measuring points ..................... 40 6.4.3 Calculation of individual parameters.................... 40 6.4.4 Centering data ..........................42 Explanation of fitting parameters ......................42 Advises for special frame types ......................44 General information..........................45 Technical data ............................45 © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 4: Preface

    An investment that pays off. The ImpressionIST® 4+ supports you with its versatile functions in lens fitting as well as in marketing of your own shop. The system's performance spectrum offers you Rodenstock's unique patented 3D video centration system. In short: The ImpressionIST® 4+ with its extensive range of functions makes your specialty store even more attractive for the customer.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    In summary, the ImpressionIST® 4+ offers the following new features: − LED distance marking for better positioning of the customer in front of the ImpressionIST4+ − new design/color concept adapted to the Rodenstock corporate design − Optimization of image quality through improved cameras and flash LEDs −...
  • Page 6: Figure 1-1: Impressionist® 4+ Stand & Wall Version

    Spectacles suiting the customer perfectly thanks to high-precision measurement. • Sharp vision at all distances and in all lighting conditions. • Pleasant way of measuring with only one exposure in habitual head and body posture. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 7: Information On Use

    It is recommended to operate the device with a touch monitor (sold separately if necessary) with at least Full HD resolution. Disclaimer Rodenstock is not liable for the interpretation of measurement results, conclusions or correction-related incompatibility caused thereby. © Rodenstock GmbH...
  • Page 8: Safety And Operation Instructions

    − All repair and maintenance work may only be carried out by trained staff of the Rodenstock Customer Service System. Modifications or repairs to the device are reserved for trained service technicians employed by or authorized by the manufacturer only.
  • Page 9: Data Security

    To avoid electromagnetic interference, the device may only be set up and operated in the manner described in the user manual and exclusively with the components supplied by Rodenstock GmbH, as well as permitted external additional devices.
  • Page 10: Transport, Storage And Operation

    Point out possible dangers to your customers and inform them about the following measurement step. During the measurements themselves, make sure that no other persons are in the direct vicinity. Always keep an eye on all moving parts to prevent them from being reached into accidentally. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 11: Special Hazards

    Customer service with hotline If you cannot find a solution for an error in the user manual, please contact Rodenstock "Customer Service Hardware/Software" by e-mail css@rodenstock.com, or to the service hotline: +49 (0) 211-53747782 © Rodenstock GmbH...
  • Page 12: Device Description And Installation Procedure

    LED touch button on the lower right front side of the camera slide • a manually height-adjustable camera slide (measuring unit) , integrated stereo camera system K1, K2 and two integrated LED flash lamps B1, B2 • a distance LED Figure 3-1: ImpressionIST® 4+ (stand version) © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 13: The Camera System (Measuring Unit)

    Control unit (attached to the back of the device) • Touch monitor (depending on the ordered version) • power supply unit • Base plate or wall mount (depending on the ordered variant) • Instruction manual © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 14: Connection Options & Interfaces Of The Impressionist® 4

    Automatic data synchronization significantly increases data security. Your work becomes easier, clearer and safer and you automatically merge all your data measured on Rodenstock instruments. Data from Fredm instruments can be entered manually. For more information about the Ecosystem CNXT®...
  • Page 15: Figure 3-4: Top & Bottom Of The Control Unit (Pc)

    Please switch the device on or off exclusively with the LED touch button, the PC will then start automatically. Note: Figure 3-4 shows an exemplary representation of the control unit. Depending on availability, successor generations can also be used. The position of the individual connections may differ slightly. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 16: Start Up

    The ImpressionIST® 4+ should be switched off at least once a week. For economic and ecological reasons, we recommend switching the system off overnight. − Wait at least 5 seconds after switching off the ImpressionIST® 4+ before switching it on again. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 17: Operating The Impressionist® 4

    Via an iPad which is connected to the ImpressionIST® 4+ via the local network. Preferably, the control via the Rodenstock ecosystem CNXT is recommended in order to be able to use the greatest possible flexibility in the data management of the Rodenstock measuring and consulting tools (may require additional license).
  • Page 18: Positioning The Customer And The Camera Carriage

    If, on the other hand, the live images are framed in orange, the customer is standing too far away (Figure 4 4). If they are framed in red, the customer is standing too close to the device (Figure 4 3). An additional explanation is provided by the colored graphics next to the live images. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 19: Figure 4-2: Live Images Framed In Green - Customer Stands At The Right Distance

    Figure 4-2: Live images framed in green - customer stands at the right distance Figure 4-3: Live images framed in red - customer standing too close © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 20: Triggering The Acquisition

    Once you have made all the settings, you can start the evaluation using the Forward arrow button. Alternatively, the evaluation can also be started via the "Pupil 1" button or the key combination [Shift + right arrow key]. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 21: Checking The Images

    It will then appear crossed out. The individual parameters and the centering data are then calculated for the rotated head posture of your customer. Figure 4-6: Consider head rotation or head tilt On/Off © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 22: Convergence Correction

    Please note that the final parameters - all collected - are only displayed in the results display. The parameters already partially indicated in the evaluation steps are only based on the selections made so far. With each evaluation step, the new data flows into the parameter evaluation. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 23: 1St & 2Nd Pupil

    (Figure 4-9) and move the contrast or brightness slider that appears. For a detailed view, you can switch to the zoom view (Figure 4 10) via the icon and return to the initial view via the icon. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 24: Figure 4-10: Zoom View Pupil Selection

    • Be sure to mark the center of the pupil accurately, as all other individual parameters relate to this location. Perform the steps specified in this section analogously for the "2nd pupil" evaluation step. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 25: 1St & 2Nd Frame Edge

    Section 4.4.2 1st & 2nd pupil. Position the selection arrows so that the tip lies exactly on the transition between the front surface of the lens and the front edge of the frame (Figure 4 12). © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 26: Figure 4-12: Correct Frame Rim Selection

    Carry out the steps specified in this section for the "2nd frame edge" evaluation step in the same way. • The selection arrows in the "2nd frame border" evaluation step cannot be moved vertically and horizontally, in contrast to the "1st frame border" evaluation step but can be moved diagonally. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 27: Frame Horizontal

    To do this, you can click on the corresponding point at the end of the selection line and move it. You can use the zoom mode for a detailed view. Figure 4-13: Frame horizontal border line © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 28: Box Dimensions

    [arrow keys]. Selecting with [arrow keys] will give you a much more accurate result than selecting by hand. Sixteen selection points are preset by default. For simple frame shapes, only 8 selection points can optionally be assigned. To do this, press the icon © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 29: Results

    (Figure 4-16). By default, the evaluation according to the reference point requirement is preset in the system. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 30: Figure 4-16: Display Of Results Of Parameter

    All determined parameters are subjected to a plausibility check. Conspicuous values are marked with a colored icon (Figure 4 18). By clicking on this icon, a corresponding explanation can be called up. The explanation describes all the deviations determined. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 31: Figure 4-18: Plausibility Check

    Figure 4-18: Plausibility check © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 32: Help Module

    On the right side you will then find a description of the selected button. Only one help is displayed at a time. Figure 4-20: Help module - pupil selection © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 33 The help function supports all buttons relevant to the program step, as well as a description of the various evaluation steps, regardless of which evaluation step you are currently in (Figure 4-21). Figure 4-1: Help module - control © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 34: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the customer's eyes are positioned was looking and positioned correctly? roughly in the center of both images and, above all, are clearly visible in the shot. If the image is out of © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 35 In principle, the ImpressionIST® 4+ can be checked after a change of location? and, if necessary, recalibrated by a trained employee of the Rodenstock Customer Service System. This must be taken into account when changing the location. When exactly is the photo saved? Immediately after...
  • Page 36: Appendix

    "My customers" you can create a new customer or select an already created customer. Here you start the ImpressionIST® 4+ measurement. Figure 6-1: CNXT: Starting a session Figure 6-2:CNXT: Selection of the desired session, e.g. centration © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 37: Figure 6-3: Cnxt®: Confirmation

    If the window does not open automatically, the centering module can be started directly by clicking the "ImpressionIST®" button. For first-time use, the device name or IP address must also be selected and confirmed here. Figure 6-3: CNXT®: Confirmation Figure 6-4: CNXT: Select ImpressionIST® © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 38: Figure 6-5: Cnxt®: Module Centering Parameters

    Figure 6-5: CNXT®: Module centering parameters © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 39: Measurement Accuracy

    Nevertheless, as with all centering devices, it is important that you observe the client's head and body posture. If necessary, ask him to walk a few steps and stand in front of the device again. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 40 By means of the mirror, the measuring distance is doubled and amounts to a total of approx. 1.20 m virtually. The ImpressionIST® 4+ automatically corrects the normal convergence position of the eyes at this distance for the view into infinity. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 41: Selection Of Measuring Points

    Definition according to DIN EN ISO 13666: Distance between the back surface of the lens and the vertex of the cornea, measured in the direction of gaze perpendicular to the frame plane (Figure 68 red line). © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 42: Figure 6-7: Eye's Rotation Center Requirement (Ecr) And Cvd

    The frame plane is the plane passing through the mutually parallel vertical centerlines of the box systems defining the right and left lens planes of an eyeglass frame (Figure 610). Figure 6-9: Face form angle © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 43: Centering Data

    Pantoscopic tilt R/L (PT): angle in the vertical plane between the optical axis of the lens and the fixation line of the eye in primary position. • Face form angle (FFA): Angle between the frame plane and the right or left lens plane. Figure 6-10: Individual parameters © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 44: Figure 6-11: Head Tilt And Head Rotation

    In the "Results" screen, simply select the corresponding output mode for the type of glass to be centered. To do this, select the icon for output according to eye rotation point requirement, or the icon for reference point requirement. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 45: Advises For Special Frame Types

    In such cases, please pay special attention to selecting the correct frame edge. To do this, take the frame in hand and compare it directly with the customer image. © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 46: General Information

    Glare-free light, no direct ceiling or wall spots, no direct sunlight • Ambient temperature between 15°C and 35°C • Humidity between 45% and 65%. • Required mains voltage 100 V - 240 V AC, 50 Hz - 60 Hz © Rodenstock GmbH Status: September 2023...
  • Page 47 Table of Figures Figure 1-1: ImpressionIST® 4+ stand & wall version ....................5 Figure 3-1: ImpressionIST® 4+ (stand version) ..................... 11 Figure 3-2: Data transfer ImpressionIST® 4+ ......................13 Figure 3-3: Integration in CNXT® .......................... 13 Figure 3-4: Top & bottom of the control unit (PC) ....................14 Figure 4-1: Schematic depiction ImpressionIST®...

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