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  • Page 1 Instruction manual...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, You have purchased an EVOLUTION Edger and all the team at Briot, a brand belonging to the Luneau Tech- nology group, would like to thank you for this mark of your confidence. The EVOLUTION Edger is a laboratory machine designed for opticians and is used for edging spectacle lens- Connected to an external server, the edger receives data relating to the assembly (shape).
  • Page 3 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 4  YMBOLS Different graphic codes have been used in this manual to allow the user to distinguish between different types of information and easily spot the items which demand special attention (connected with safety, for example). The table below lists all the codes and describes them : 1: D ABLE ESCRIPTION OF THE PICTOGRAMS...
  • Page 5 1: D ABLE ESCRIPTION OF THE PICTOGRAMS Graphic Signification code Wearing of overalls is compulsory. Especially for cleaning and changing the tanks. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipments (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Producing a job with drilling finishing Adjusting lens feelers Producing a job with grooving and drilling finishing Adjusting lens sizes Drilling : facts worth knowing Adjusting the axis with the Alta Evolution Special cases 3.81 Adjusting the axis with the tool Retouching a lens...
  • Page 7 Presentation of the test menu access screen Typical Test Screen Operating principle 6.203 Operating principle of a typical screen Operation of the other screens BRIOT LINK ........7 Presentation 7.209 edger update 7.211 Update process step by step TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..8 Characteristics 8.217...
  • Page 8 REVISION FOLLOW UP Revision 00 Page What’s new/Modifications EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 9 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 10: Installation

    1 INSTALLATION...

  • Page 11: Unpacking Of The Machine

    UNPACKING OF THE MACHINE #1&2 Keep the case, the small box and the pipe near machine. 1-10 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Machine

    => Installation 1.1 UNPACKING THE MACHINE 1.1.1 W ARNING  Ensure that the machine is placed in accordance with the TOP and BOTTOM signs on the box.  Place the machine on a flat, stable surface. 1.1.2 P ROCEDURE Follow the steps below to unpack the machine : #1 Place the machine on the floor in its packing with the help of another person.
  • Page 13 Installation... Unpacking the machine 1-12 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 14: Removing External Clamps

    => Installation 1.2 REMOVING EXTERNAL CLAMPS  The edger is immobilised using a screw which must be removed before powering on the machine for the first time to avoid any internal parts being damaged or destroyed.  Before undertaking any operation, ensure that the machine is switched off : On/Off switch OFF and mains plug disconnected.
  • Page 15 Installation... Removing external clamps 1-14 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 16: Removing The Shipping Rails

    => Installation 1.3 REMOVING THE SHIPPING RAILS 1.3.1 C ONDITIONS  Place the machine on the workbench.  You have space around the machine. 1.3.2 P ROCEDURE To remove the rails, follow the procedure below : #1 With the help of a second person, tip the machine gently to the rear so as to have access to the 4 rail fixing screws.
  • Page 17 Installation... Removing the shipping rails 1-16 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 18: Handling The Covers

    => Installation 1.4 HANDLING THE COVERS 1.4.1 R EMOVING THE COVERS 1.4.1.1 W  The machine is clamped during transport to ensure maximum stability. To reach the clamping screws, the machine covers must be taken off by a technician. 1.4.1.2 H To remove the machine covers, follow the procedure below: #1 Using the spanner, unscrew the upper cover a quarter turn.
  • Page 19 Illustration 1-4 : Removal of the internal clamps => REMOVAL OF THE TWO LENS FEELING SYSTEM CLAMPING SCREWS x2 headless Hc screws => UNCLAMPING OF THE CARRIAGE 12 mm OK ! Unscrew until the carriage moves freely and add one more turn of the spanner ! =>...

  • Page 20: Removing The Internal Clamps

    => Installation 1.5 REMOVING THE INTERNAL CLAMPS  Before undertaking any operation, ensure that the machine is switched off : On/Off switch OFF and mains plug disconnected. 1.5.1 R EMOVING THE SET SCREWS  The wheel unit, the carriage and the lens feeling system are immobilized by set screws which must be removed before the machine is started.
  • Page 21 Installation... Removing the internal clamps 1-20 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 22: Preparing The Bench

    => Installation 1.6 PREPARING THE BENCH 1.6.1 M ACHINE DIMENSIONS The following illustrations show the machine dimensions. W = 510 mm D = 615 mm Flow chart 1-6 : Edger dimensions → Height = 570 mm → Width = 510 mm →...

  • Page 23: Floor Space And Drilling Required

    Installation... Preparing the bench 1.6.2 F LOOR SPACE AND DRILLING REQUIRED  LLUSTRATION The following diagram shows the positionning of the machine on the bench and the openings which must be provided.  Position your machine correctly before drilling the bench ! Discharge Illustration 1-5 : Positioning of the machine on the bench and drilling to be made ...

  • Page 24: Water Connections

    => Installation 1.7 WATER CONNECTIONS 1.7.1 S PECIFICATIONS 1.7.1.1 G ENERAL  Water intake with a stop-valve fitted with a 20 x 27 mm female connector and a filter seal. This stop-valve must be reserved for the machine and placed at a maximum of 80 cm from the place provided for the machine.
  • Page 25 Installation... Water connections 1.7.2.2 P ROCEDURE → As shown ... "O" pushed in and unlit + mains plug disconnected Level ! => DIRECT WATER SUPPLY => CLOSED CIRCUIT Left hole Left hole 1-24 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 26 Installation...Water connections → Flow chart To connect the water supply to the edger and fit the pipes, follow the procedure below : #1 Check that the machine is switched off : On/Off switch OFF and mains plug disconnected. #2 Check that the water supply is closed. #3 Remove the machine covers.
  • Page 27 Installation... Water connections 1-26 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 28: Electrical Connections

    => Installation 1.8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1.8.1 S PECIFICATIONS  2P+T - 15A - 120V or 200/240V plug protected by an earth-leakage circuit-breaker of 30 mA.  The socket must be earthed. > Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device. 1.8.2 E DGER WIRING 1.8.2.1 P...
  • Page 29 Installation... Electrical connections 1-28 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 30: Starting The Edger

    => Installation 1.9 STARTING THE EDGER 1.9.1 P ROCEDURE → Flow chart To start the edger proceed as follows : #1 Check that the machine is switched off : On/Off switch OFF and mains plug disconnected. #2 Reassemble the machine covers. #3 Fit the lens clamping and lens holder adaptors on the shafts.

  • Page 31: Switching The Machine On/Off

    Installation... Starting the edger 1.9.2 S WITCHING THE MACHINE ON "1" pushed in - lit up Stop "0" pushed in - unlit Flow chart 1-10 : Starting/stopping of the machine  To stop the machine, press for 5 seconds, then press the On/Off switch. 1-30 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 32: Safety Precautions

    2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
  • Page 33 2-32 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 34: Safety

    Avoid using electric extension leads.  Keep the machine away from any source of dust.  Any servicing or work on the machine (with the cover open or closed) must be undertaken by a Briot technician.  The Symbol defines a general hazard, and you will find it: on the edging chamber: risk of bodily hazard.
  • Page 35 Safety precautions... Safety 2-34 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 36: Useful Hints

    Change the water in the tank regularly if your machine operates in closed water circuit mode.  Contact a Briot technician for all repairs and always order Briot spare parts.  To remove the cover from the machine, the technician must use the locking spanner supplied with the edger.
  • Page 37 Safety precautions... Useful hints 2-36 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 38: Using Your Evolution Edger

    3 USING YOUR EVOLUTION EDGER...
  • Page 39 3-38 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 40: Presentation

    => Using your EVOLUTION Edger 3.1 PRESENTATION 3.1.1 P RESENTATION OF THE MACHINE  ENERAL ILLUSTRATION The illustration below (Illustration 3-1) is an overall view. Touch screen Edging chamber Start / Stop Illustration 3-1 : Overall view of the edger ...

  • Page 41: Presentation Of The Application Screen

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Presentation 3.1.2 P RESENTATION OF THE APPLICATION SCREEN 3.1.2.1 W ORK INTERFACE The screen below (Screen 3-1) is displayed after initializing the edger at start-up. Screen 3-1 : Application screen 3.1.2.2 Z ONE IDENTIFICATION The application screen below (Screen 3-2) can be divided into zones. Vertical buttons Job opening Access...
  • Page 42 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Presentation 3.1.2.3 R EADING SEQUENCE The screen is organised so that you can follow the steps in logical order. The choice of job characteristics is made in eight steps.  Begin by opening a job, on the top left of the screen - Step 1. ...
  • Page 43 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Presentation 3.1.2.4 V ISUAL REFERENCES 3.1.2.4.1 T YPES OF BUTTONS There are different types of buttons corresponding to the different types of action or information to be entered :  N ALL MENUS  the base button : displayed on the screen, it opens a pull-down menu Example : ...
  • Page 44 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Presentation 3.1.2.4.2 A CCESSIBILITY OF FUNCTIONS The accessible menus or functions follow distinct graphic codes.  Available buttons or menus appear in relief. Example :  Buttons or menus which are activated or being activated are displayed in a yellow frame. They are activated so long as the button is not released or the menu is not closed.

  • Page 45: Main Application Screen

    MAIN APPLICATION SCREEN Parameters Parameters Screen 3-4 : Main application screen Note : The screen shown above is a montage to show all the basic functions available to the user from the main screen. 3-44 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 46: General Principles Of Use

    => Using your EVOLUTION Edger 3.2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF USE 3.2.1 U SUAL PROCEDURE 3.2.1.1 F LOW CHART The following flow chart shows the usual procedure for using the machine.  To obtain more information about a step or to see the relevant icons, click on the zone concerned. Open a job number Select the lens material.

  • Page 47: Calling Up A Job

    When all the job characteristics have been entered, insert the lens in the edging chamber.  Always check that the correct clamping adaptors for the job have been fitted. Machine equipped with BRIOT adapter : adapter 25mm diameter adapter 19mm diameter...

  • Page 48: Starting / Interrupting An Edging Cycle

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...General principles of use 3.2.4 S TARTING NTERRUPTING AN EDGING CYCLE 3.2.4.1 T O START AN EDGING CYCLE When all the edging characteristics have been entered and the lens is fitted on the lens holder adaptor,  press briefly on this button Result : the visor closes automatically;...

  • Page 49: Normal Edging Cycle Sequence

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... General principles of use 3.2.5 N ORMAL EDGING CYCLE SEQUENCE Once you have started the edging cycle, the following steps follow automatically (Except if the cycles are personalized) : Automatic closing of the visor Automatic closing of the lens clamp shaft Holes feeling (if holes) Lens feeling Second lens feeling (thin beveled glass or sin-...

  • Page 50: Important Notes

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...General principles of use 3.2.6 I MPORTANT NOTES 3.2.6.1 W HEN JOB DATA ARE RECEIVED  If the job provides the edging data, they are displayed automatically. Example : If the job finishing is a bevel, the finishing displayed will automatically be Bevel. ...
  • Page 51 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... General principles of use 3-50 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 52: Application Screen Icons

    => Using your EVOLUTION Edger 3.3 APPLICATION SCREEN ICONS The screens and tables below present and describe all the icons of the user interface classified in type or menu order. 3.3.1 G ENERAL Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration ( see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).

  • Page 53: Feeling An Executive Lens

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons 3.3.2 F EELING AN EXECUTIVE LENS  This function is applicable only for « executive» lenses to prevent damage to the feeler tips.  The lens feeling cycle is started when the key is activated, if not select ...

  • Page 54: Lens Materials

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.3 L ENS MATERIALS Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration ( see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).

  • Page 55: Types Of Lenses

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons 3.3.4 T YPES OF LENSES Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration (see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).

  • Page 56: Finishings

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.5 F INISHINGS Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration ( see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).
  • Page 57 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons 3.3.6 S FINISHINGS AND ASSOCIATED PARAMETERS  The following screen is a montage to show all possible sub-finishing.  To see details by type of finishing, refer to the following pages or click on the type of finishing. GROOVE DRILLING Normal to...
  • Page 58 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.6.1 B EVEL MALL BEVEL 3.3.6.1.1 T YPES OF EVELS Front face Manual Percentage Automatic Base + Min. distance Front face Parameters Screen 3-11 : Bevel sub-finishing Icons AUTION OR BEVEL SMALL BEVEL CHAMFERED BEVEL SMALL CHAMFERED BEVEL FINISHING ...
  • Page 59 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons  If "Automatic Bevel" sub-finishing The apex of the bevel is automatically positionned at 1/3 of the lens thickness from the front face.  If "Base + minimal distance from front face" sub-finishing The bevel is positionned at a minimal distance in mm between the apex of the bevel and the front face of the lens, and its curvature depends on the desired base.
  • Page 60 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.6.2 G ROOVE 3.3.6.2.1 T YPES OF GROOVES Front face Base + Manual Percentage Automatic Min. distance Front face Parameters Screen 3-12 : Groove sub-finishing Icons  If "Manual Groove" sub-finishing By selecting this type of finish, you can check and reposition the groove during the edging cycle using the special screen which is displayed after the lens feeling cycle.
  • Page 61 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons  If "Automatic Groove" sub-finishing The middle of the groove is automatically positionned at 1/3 of the lens thickness from the front face.  If "Base + Front face Groove" sub-finishing The groove is positionned according to the desired base at a minimum distance in mm between the middle of the groove and the front face of the lens.
  • Page 62 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons Groove Parameters Finishing Sub-finishing Parameters Limits Description -5.00 to 5.00 Distance in mm between the front face of the lens and the middle of the groove. 0 to 0.80 mm Depth of groove in mm 0.60 to 1.20 Width of groove in mm 0 to 100 %...
  • Page 63 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons 3.3.6.3 D RILLING 3.3.6.3.1 T YPES OF DRILLING Parallel Normal to the base Normal to the Normal to the to clamp curve of your choice rear face front face shafts Screen 3-13 : Drilling sub-finishing Icons ...

  • Page 64: Safety-Bevels

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.7 S AFETY BEVELS Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration ( see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).
  • Page 65 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Application screen icons 3.3.7.1 S AFETY BEVEL ARAMETERS  Using this button , go to the following parameters : Parameters of the safety-bevel option Option Parameters Limits Description 0 to 0.6 mm Distance in mm of safety- bevel from the front face of the lens 0 to 0.6 mm...

  • Page 66: Polishing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Application screen icons 3.3.8 P OLISHING Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration ( see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).

  • Page 67: Lens Edging

    3.3.9 L ENS EDGING Note : The presence and the order of the icons displayed on the screen depend on the job data (see “When job data are received”, page 49) and on the preference configuration (see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4). Oversize to boxing width Screen 3-16 : Lens edging Icons ...
  • Page 68 => Using your EVOLUTION Edger 3-67 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 69 PRODUCING A JOB WITH BEVEL FINISH Mineral lens Here, the job opened is n° Normal type Bevel Finishing Bevel positionned according percentage to be entered Rear face safety- bevel Without polishing Access to Parameters menu Without oversize Screen 3-17 : Example of the production of a job with a bevel 3-68 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 70: Normal Use

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Normal use 3.4 NORMAL USE To familiarize you with the edger interface and its general operation, we suggest that you carry out the following jobs. 3.4.1 P RODUCING A JOB WITH BEVEL FINISHING 3.4.1.1 O BJECT Produce a job with the following characteristics : Mineral >...
  • Page 71 PRODUCING A JOB WITH RIMLESS FINISHING Trivex™ lens Here, the job opened is n° Normal type Rimless Finishing Safety-bevel both faces With polishing Access to Without oversize Parameters menu Screen 3-18 : Production of a job with Rimless finishing 3-70 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 72: Producing A Job With Rimless Finishing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Normal use 3.4.2 P RODUCING A JOB WITH RIMLESS FINISHING 3.4.2.1 O BJECT Produce a job with the following characteristics : Trivex™ > Normal lens > Rimless > Front and rear safety-bevel > Polishing Safety-bevel parameters : front depth = 0.20 mm / rear depth = 0.30 mm 3.4.2.2 P ROCEDURE To carry out the job described above, proceed as follows :...
  • Page 73 PRODUCING A JOB WITH GROOVE FINISHING Organic lens Here, the job opened is n° Hydrophobic type Groove finishing Groove positionned automatically Safety-bevel on both faces With polishing Access to Oversize to boxing width Parameters menu of 0.30 mm Screen 3-19 : Production of a job with Groove finishing 3-72 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 74: Producing A Job With Groove Finishing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Normal use 3.4.3 P RODUCING A JOB WITH GROOVE FINISHING 3.4.3.1 O BJECT Produce a job with the following characteristics : CR39 > Hydrophobic lens > Automatic groove > Front and rear safety-bevel > Polishing Parameters of the groove : width = 1 mm / depth = 0,30 mm Safety-bevel parameters : front depth = 0.30 mm / rear depth = 0.20 mm 3.4.3.2 P ROCEDURE...
  • Page 75 PRODUCING A JOB WITH DRILLING FINISH Polycarbonate lens Here, the job opened is n° Normal type Drilling finish Drilling normal to the front face No safety-bevel With polishing Access to Parameters menu Screen 3-20 : Production of a job with Drilling finishing 3-74 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 76: Producing A Job With Drilling Finishing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Normal use 3.4.4 P RODUCING A JOB WITH DRILLING FINISHING 3.4.4.1 O BJECT Produce a job with the following characteristics : Polycarbonate > Normal lens > Drilling normal front face > No safety-bevel > Polishing 3.4.4.2 P ROCEDURE To carry out the job described above, proceed as follows : Open a job number...
  • Page 77 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Normal use PRODUCING A JOB WITH GROOVING AND DRILLING FINISHING HI plastic lens Here, the job opened is n° Normal type Grooving finishings Groove positionned according to your chosen percentage Drilling normal to the front face Safety-bevels on front and rear faces With polishing...

  • Page 78: Producing A Job With Grooving And Drilling Finishing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Normal use 3.4.5 P RODUCING A JOB WITH GROOVING AND DRILLING FINISHING 3.4.5.1 O BJECT Produce a job with the following characteristics : HI plastic > Normal lens > Grooving + Drilling > Groove % > Front and rear safety-bevel > Polishing Position of middle of groove = 40 % from the front face Parameters of the groove : width = 1 mm / depth = 0,30 mm Safety-bevel parameters : front depth = 0,30 mm / rear depth = 0,20 mm...

  • Page 79: Drilling : Facts Worth Knowing

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Normal use 3.4.6 D RILLING FACTS WORTH KNOWING  Drilling, if it is selected, is the last step in the edging process.  Oblong holes and notches are always machined from the edge of the lens towards the centre. ...
  • Page 80 => Using your EVOLUTION Edger  The smallest diameter of the reusable hole corresponds to the mill bit diameter. (Two possible choices: 1 mm or 0.8 mm) Min hole diameter = Mill bit diameter Note : When the job i s received on the edger, if it includes at least one hole whose diameter is smaller than that of the bit, the machine will display the following warning message : "...
  • Page 81 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Normal use 3-80 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 82: Special Cases

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases 3.5 SPECIAL CASES 3.5.1 R ETOUCHING A LENS 3.5.1.1 W When the lens has been edged and you find that its diameter is too large for the frame, you may decide to rework it by carrying out a retouch. 3.5.1.2 H 3.5.1.2.1 P RIOR CONDITIONS...

  • Page 83: Retouching A Drilled Hole

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases personalization menu (see Personalisation of pull-down menus, chapter 4).  The type of retouch is the same as that of oversizing. Example : if you have selected an oversize at the circumference, the retouch will also be made at the circumference.
  • Page 84 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases 3.5.2.1.2 P ROCEDURE Note : Using the touch screen, press the zones or buttons shown. Enter the retouch value Check the entered value. Flow chart 3-9 : Rework of drilling identical for all the holes 3-83 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 85: Retouching A Groove

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.3 R ETOUCHING A GROOVE 3.5.3.1 H 3.5.3.1.1 P ROCEDURE Once the lens has been ground, the button appears on the screen. Note : Using the touch screen, press the zones or buttons shown. To switch to Retouch mode, you have to enter a value less than or equal to zero.

  • Page 86: Applying An Oversize To The Lens

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases 3.5.4 A PPLYING AN OVERSIZE TO THE LENS 3.5.4.1 W If you find that the differential applied to the job by default is not suitable, you can decide to apply an oversize which will be applied to the lens to be edged. 3.5.4.2 H 3.5.4.2.1 P RIOR CONDITIONS...

  • Page 87: Edging The Left Lens With Different Parameters From

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.5 E DGING THE LEFT LENS WITH DIFFERENT PARAMETERS FROM THOSE OF THE RIGHT LENS 3.5.5.1 P RINCIPLE  If the left and right lenses of your job do not have the same characteristics, you may modify the edging data from one lens to another.

  • Page 88: Edging Several Lenses Identically

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases 3.5.6 E DGING SEVERAL LENSES IDENTICALLY 3.5.6.1 P RINCIPLE  You wish to edge several lenses with similar characteristics. 3.5.6.2 P ROCEDURE Insert a new lens on the lens holder shaft "Do you want to re-edge ?" Flow chart 3-13 : Edging lenses with identical characteristics The lens is edged again, with the same characteristics as the previous edging.

  • Page 89: Checking A Finishing Before The Lens Is Edged

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.7 C HECKING A FINISHING BEFORE THE LENS IS EDGED 3.5.7.1 P RINCIPLE  You may wish to check the position of the desired finishing - bevel and groove - before beginning the lens edging cycle.
  • Page 90 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases 3.5.7.2.2 M ANUAL GROOVE SCREEN Lens shape seen Developed lens profile from the front Angular position Index Front face developed curve Front face developed curve Index Nasal Temporal Groove centre developed curve Rear face developed curve Bottom Movement of the index Re-feeling...
  • Page 91 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.7.3 V ISUALISE A FINISHING 3.5.7.3.1 S ITUATION  You are not sure about the finishing position and wish to visualize it before it is run. 3.5.7.3.2 P ROCEDURE After opening the job and entering the characteristics, proceed as follows : Check that finishing = At the end of the lens feeling cycle, the manual finishing screen is displayed.
  • Page 92 => Using your EVOLUTION Edger 3.5.7.4 P LACE A FINISHING MANUALLY 3.5.7.4.1 P RINCIPLE  You wish to visualize the lens thickness and adjust the finishing position. 3.5.7.4.2 S TANDARD PROCEDURE After opening the job and entering the characteristics, proceed as follows : Check that finishing = At the end of the lens feeling cycle, the manual finishing screen is displayed.
  • Page 93 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.7.5 P RODUCE A MANUAL BEVEL 3.5.7.5.1 P RINCIPLE  You wish to visualize the lens thickness and define the curve and the position of the bevel. 3.5.7.5.2 P ROCEDURE To produce a manual bevel : 1.
  • Page 94 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases Check that finishing = The manual finishing screen is displayed. By default the bevel apex is positioned at 1/3 of the lens thickness from the front face. [If necessary] [If desired] Select the bevel point whose position you wish to modify. =>...
  • Page 95 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases 3.5.7.6 P RODUCE A MANUAL GROOVE 3.5.7.6.1 P RINCIPLE  You wish to visualize the lens thickness and define the curve and the position of the groove. 3.5.7.6.2 P ROCEDURE To produce a manual groove : 1.
  • Page 96 Using your EVOLUTION Edger...Special cases Check that finishing = The manual finishing screen is displayed. By default the middle of the groove is positionned at 1/3 of the lens thickness from the front face. [If necessary] [If desired] Select the point of the groove whose position you wish to modify. =>...
  • Page 97 Using your EVOLUTION Edger... Special cases Modify the groove parameters, if desired. [Depth] [Width] Flow chart 3-17 : roduce a manual groove 3.5.7.7 F EEL THE LENS AGAIN  If the diameter of the lens being felt is too small, the warning message "Lens too small" is displayed and you transfer to the manual finishing screen.

  • Page 98: Operating Range

    16 mm) → Shape Machine equipped with BRIOT adapter minimum height of the shape in rimless = 17.00 mm minimum height of the shape in bevel = 18.60 mm minimum height of the shape grooving = 17.00 +(2 x grooving depth) (17.80 mm if D= 0.4mm)
  • Page 99 Using your EVOLUTION Edger..Operating range → Minimum lifespan of the edging wheels Mineral roughing = 10000 lenses Plastic roughing = 50000 lenses Finishing = 10000 lenses Polishing = 6000 lenses Safety-bevel = 5000 lenses per wheel side Grooving = 5000 lens Chamfering = 10000 lenses →...

  • Page 100: Illustration Of Finishing Limits

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger. .. Operating range 3.6.2 I LLUSTRATION OF FINISHING LIMITS (Machine equipped with Briot adaptors and edger types for all plastics for chamfering) 3.6.2.1 R IMLESS INISHING Front face Min. height of finished lens = 17.00 mm...
  • Page 101 Using your EVOLUTION Edger..Operating range 3.6.2.4 I NCLINED GROOVE FINISHING Min. diameter of finished lens Front face = 18.6 mm (if depth = 0.8 mm) = 18.2 mm (if depth = 0.6 mm) Finished lens diameter = 17 + Groove depth x 2 Max.

  • Page 102: Drilling

    Using your EVOLUTION Edger. .. Operating range 3.6.3 D RILLING 3.6.3.1 C ONDITIONS  Only CR39, polycarbonate, high index (HI) and Trivex™ can be drilled.  A mineral lens cannot be drilled. 3.6.3.2 L IMITS OF HOLE POSITIONING  Whatever the type of hole, it must be drilled in a specific zone which is defined following the diagrams below. ...
  • Page 103 :  the quality of the frame used and its presentation lens ;  the use of new Briot blocks and adhesif patches ;  correct data entry and adjustment of centering, blocking, edging and drilling of the lenses.

  • Page 104: Configuration

    4 CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 105 4-104 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 106: Presentation Of Configuration Menus

    => Configuration 4.1 PRESENTATION OF CONFIGURATION MENUS 4.1.1 P RESENTATION OF THE CONFIGURATION MENUS ACCESS SCREEN 4.1.1.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The first user technical screen provides access to the user technical menus, including Personalisation, as shown in yellow below : You are in the User Technical menu SETTINGS menu...

  • Page 107: Presentation Of The Personalisation Menus Access

    Configuration... Presentation of configuration menus 4.1.2 P RESENTATION OF THE PERSONALISATION MENUS ACCESS SCREEN 4.1.2.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The personalisation menus access screen is shown below. You are in the Configuration menu Personalisation of General pull-down menus operation Finishing default Adjustment of parameters values the setting values...

  • Page 108: Configuration Of Finishing Default Parameters

    => Configuration 4.2 CONFIGURATION OF FINISHING DEFAULT PARAMETERS 4.2.1 P RESENTATION 4.2.1.1 P RINCIPLE  You have your own way of working and wish to gain time by configuring your own default values. 4.2.1.2 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The default parameters configuration screen is shown below : You are in the Finishing default BEVEL parameters...

  • Page 109: Standard Procedure

    The information given in the tables below completes the values referred to in Using your EVOLUTION Edger > Application screen icons > Sub-finishings and associated parameters. The default values that you wish to be memorised must be within the limits given by Briot. Any value outside the interval shown cannot be validated.
  • Page 110 Configuration...Configuration of finishing default parameters 4.2.4.1 B EVEL MINI BEVEL FACETED BEVEL FACETED MINI BEVEL ABLE Briot Sub-finishing default Lower limit Upper limit Incrementation type value 1 mm -5 mm 5 mm 0.01 mm 0.25 D 12 D 0.25 D 100% 1.0 %...
  • Page 111 Configuration... Configur ation of f inishing default parameters 4.2.4.3 S AFETY BEVEL ABLE Briot Type of Lower Upper default Incrementation safety-bevel limit limit value 0.2 mm 0.6 mm 0.1 mm 0.2 mm 0.6 mm 0.1 mm 4.2.4.4 D RILLING ABLE...

  • Page 112: Personalisation Of Pull-Down Menus

    => Configuration 4.3 PERSONALISATION OF PULL-DOWN MENUS 4.3.1 P RESENTATION 4.3.1.1 P RINCIPLE  You wish to produce a series of a particular type of job and/or you nearly always work on the same type of job.  You want the application screen to display your work. From this menu, it is possible to designate : •...

  • Page 113: Standard Procedure

    Configuration... Personalisation of pull-down menus 4.3.1.3 A CCESS 4.3.1.3.1 T O REACH THE SCREEN 4.3.1.3.2 T O QUIT THE SCREEN 4.3.2 S TANDARD PROCEDURE  To personalise a menu, press the corresponding button on the screen shown above. Result : A screen of the type shown below is displayed. Setting of the drilling default sub-finishings...

  • Page 114: Saving Of The New Personalisation

    Configuration...Personalisation of pull-down menus  Follow the procedure below : #1 Select the function that you wish to see in the base of the pull- down menu. #2 Select the function(s) that you wish to see in the pull-down menu. #4 "Do you wish to save the new personalisation ?"...
  • Page 115 ADJUSTMENT OF THE SETTING VALUES Adjustment of the setting values To adjust the position of the apex of the bevel RESET ONCE YOU HAVE SAVED THE LATEST To adjust the depth of the ADJUSTMENTS safety-bevel processed to the rear face of the lens To adjust the depth of the safety-bevel processed to the front face of the lens...

  • Page 116: Adjustment Of The Setting Values

    => Configuration 4.4 ADJUSTMENT OF THE SETTING VALUES 4.4.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS  The machine is adjusted on factory so that the adjustments meet the needs and requirements of the majority of users.  Any modifications of the source setting values can affect the performance of the machine. ...
  • Page 117 Configuration... Adjustment of the setting values 4-116 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 118: Configuration Of General Operating Parameters

    => Configuration 4.5 CONFIGURATION OF GENERAL OPERATING PARAMETERS 4.5.1 P RESENTATION 4.5.1.1 P RINCIPLE  You define the machine's general operating mode. 4.5.1.2 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The setting screen for the machine's general operating parameters is shown below : Configuration of the General operating parameters Dialog language Modes : Novice/Expert...
  • Page 119 Configuration... Configuration of general operating parameters To access the To access the next page previous page Exit Screen 4-9 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 2) Select the OMA version To access the To access the next page previous page Exit...
  • Page 120 Configuration...Configuration of general operating parameters To access the To access the next page previous page Exit Screen 4-11 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 4) To access the To access the next page previous page Exit Screen 4-12 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 5) EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 121 Configuration... Configuration of general operating parameters To access the To access the next page previous page Exit Screen 4-13 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 6) To access the To access the next page previous page Exit Screen 4-14 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 7) 4-120...
  • Page 122 Configuration...Configuration of general operating parameters To access the previous page Exit Screen 4-15 : Setting the parameters of the machine's general operating functions (page 8) EVOLUTION Edger 4-121...

  • Page 123: Configuration Of The Functions

    Configuration... Configuration of general operating parameters 4.5.1.3 A CCESS 4.5.1.3.1 T O OPEN THE SCREEN 4.5.1.3.2 T O QUIT THE SCREEN 4.5.2 C ONFIGURATION OF THE FUNCTIONS 4.5.2.1 S ELECTING A DIALOG LANGUAGE 4.5.2.1.1 P ROCEDURE  To select dialog language : 4.5.2.2 S ELECTING NOVICE OR EXPERT OPERATING MODE 4.5.2.2.1 P...
  • Page 124 Configuration...Configuration of general operating parameters 4.5.2.2.2 P ROCEDURE  To select Novice operating mode :  To select Expert operating mode : 4.5.2.3 A CTIVATING RETOUCH VERIFICATION 4.5.2.3.1 P RINCIPLE  At the beginning of a lens cycle, two points of the lens are checked to ensure that the lens fitted is the one you wish to retouch - right or left lens.
  • Page 125 Configuration... Configuration of general operating parameters 4.5.2.6 A CTIVATING SIZE COMPENSATION ACCORDING TO THE BOWING FLATTENING OF THE FRAME 4.5.2.6.1 P RINCIPLE  The lens dimension is adapted to the bowing/flattening of the frame in order to obtain a more esthetic assembly.

  • Page 126: Save The New Setting

    The "Alta Evolution blocker connection" function enables you to activate the connection with an Alta EVOLUTION blocker.  You can access the current or last ten Alta EVOLUTION mountings by clicking on the icon:  Short press: calls up the current Alta EVOLUTION job ...
  • Page 127 Configuration... Configuration of general operating parameters 4-126 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 128: Maintenance

    5 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 129 Maintenance... 5-128 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 130: Presentation Of Maintenance Menus

    => Maintenance 5.1 PRESENTATION OF MAINTENANCE MENUS 5.1.1 P RESENTATION OF THE MAINTENANCE MENUS ACCESS SCREEN 5.1.1.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The first user technical display provides access to the user technical menus, including Maintenance, as shown in yellow below : You are in the User Technical menu SETTINGS menu...

  • Page 131: Presentation Of The Maintenance Screen

    Maintenance... Presentation of maintenance menus 5.1.2 P RESENTATION OF THE MAINTENANCE SCREEN 5.1.2.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The maintenance menus access screen is shown below. You are in the User Maintenance menu Dressing wheels Changing the lens feeler tips Changing the mill partial Mode Emptying the settling tank...

  • Page 132: Visualize The Components

    => Maintenance 5.2 VISUALIZE THE COMPONENTS The illustrations below will help you to identify the parts of the edger on which you will be working during maintenance operations. Visor > Cleaning and replacement Lens feeler tips > Replacement > Adjustment Swivel lens clamping socket washer >...
  • Page 133 Maintenance... Visualize the components 5-132 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 134: Task List

    => Maintenance 5.3 TASK LIST To keep your edger in perfect condition, we advise you to follow the instructions below : → Clean the edger daily with a spray bottle of water. → Remplace the swivel lens clamping socket washer regularly (every 1000 lenses). →...
  • Page 135 Maintenance... Task list 5-134 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 136: Regular Maintenance Of The Edger

    => Maintenance 5.4 REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE EDGER 5.4.1 C HANGING THE SWIVEL ADAPTOR BLUE PAD 5.4.1.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS AUTION HE LENS HOLDER IS SERRATED AND THE LENS FEELER TIPS ARE POINTED  Make sure that your hands are protected when handling the lens holder and feeler tips. 5.4.1.2 P ROCEDURE To change the swivel adaptor blue pad, follow the procedure below :...
  • Page 137 Illustration 5-2 : Changing the mill bit #5-11 Mill bit Chuck nut Strut Tighten/Loosen the nut Block the rotation with an Allen key or a screwdriver ! Flat organic lens Diametre > 57 mm 10 00 205 Flushing point 5-136 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 138: Changing The Mill Bit

    (chips around the holes on the internal side of the lens) ;  excessive use of the bit. The machine is guaranteed to function correctly if Briot mill bits are mounted. 5.4.2.2 P ROCEDURE To change the mill bit, proceed as follows : #5 Insert an Allen key or a screwdriver in the hole of the strut to block the rotation of the spindle.
  • Page 139  Use bits supplied by your Briot representative.  Use the centering help available on screen #4 by pressing the .icon...
  • Page 140 Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger EVOLUTION Edger 5-139...
  • Page 141 Illustration 5-1 : Changing the lens feeler tips FRAGILE MOUNTING ! Place the feelers in the replacement position Removable lens feeler tips #5,6,7 Place the feelers in the position to receive the tool  Confirm and switch automatically to the feeling adjustment screen 5-140 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 142: Changing The Lens Feeler Tips

    HANGING THE LENS FEELER TIPS 5.4.3.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS  Always contact your Briot representative before changing the lens feeler tips. 5.4.3.2 P ROCEDURE To remove the feeler tips, follow the procedure below : #5 Hold the holder and immobilize the feeler arm.
  • Page 143 When you are handling the feeler tips, take care not to put pressure on the feeler arms because that could alter the quality of the work produced by the machine. If you observe any malfunctioning after changing the feeler tips, contact your Briot representative. 5-142...
  • Page 144 Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger Ensure that the dres- sing disk is correctly centered using the in- dentations intended to receive the adaptors.. Screen 5-4 : Dressing a wheel 5-143 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 145 5-144 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 146: Dressing A Wheel

    Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger 5.4.4 D RESSING A WHEEL 5.4.4.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS  Dressing the polishing wheel is forbidden.  Too frequent dressing of the wheels reduces their lifespan. 5.4.4.2 P ROCEDURE Follow the steps below to dress a wheel. , OR (according to the wheel to be dressed) #5 Make sure large adapters are fitted.
  • Page 147 Illustration 5-3 : Cleaning and replacing the removable visor 5-146 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 148: Cleaning / Replacing The Removable Visor

    Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger 5.4.5 C LEANING REPLACING THE REMOVABLE VISOR 5.4.5.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS  Before undertaking any operation, ensure that the machine is switched off : On/Off switch OFF and mains plug disconnected. 5.4.5.2 C LEANING OF THE VISOR 5.4.5.2.1 P ROCEDURE Follow the steps below to clean the visor :...
  • Page 149 Illustration 5-4 : Presentation of the tanks Decantation tank Pump tank Settling tank (also called main tank) Drawer filter Illustration 5-5 : Cleaning the drawer filter Illustration 5-6 : Complete cleaning of the tanks and filters #2,3 Dump pipe valve closed. 5-148 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 150: Cleaning Filters And Water Tank

     Cleaning frequency is left to the discretion of the user, according to the number of lenses which have been edged. However, Briot recommends cleaning every 500 lenses (mineral and plastic).  Gloves and eyeshields must be worn. It is advisable to wear an overall.
  • Page 151 → Complete cleaning of the tanks and filters (cont.) Dump pipe valve closed. Water supply pipe connected to the valve Pump connected PUMP socket Drain pipe placed above clean drawer filter 5-150 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 152 Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger #9 Remove the decantation tank carefully. #10 Clean the decantation tank with a plastic spatula and a brush above the drainage system (bucket, wastebin, drain ...) #11 Wash the decantation tank. #12 Remove the used plastic bag from the settling tank and dispose of it. #13 Wash the settling tank if necessary.
  • Page 153 Illustration 5-7 : Emptying the settling tank #5;8 Open/Close the discharge valve Discharge pipe Example of drainage system Illustration 5-8 : Water connections Edger connector Discharge valve Here, it is closed. Discharge connection 5-152 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 154: Emptying The Water Tank

    Maintenance...Regular maintenance of the edger 5.4.7 E MPTYING THE WATER TANK 5.4.7.1 P RELIMINARY REMARKS  Use a standard discharge pipe with a 20x27 connection 5.4.7.2 P ROCEDURE To empty the settling tank, follow the procedure below : #1 Fit a discharge pipe on the same side as the valve and connect it to the drainage system (bucket, sink, drain ...) #6 Open the discharge valve #7 Close the discharge valve when the settling tank is empty.
  • Page 155 Screen 5-5 : Working in partial mode To quit 5-154 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 156: Working In Partial Mode

    Depending on which element or function is out of order, a hotline technician may ask you to configure the machine in "partial" mode. This operating mode allows you to disactivate an out of order element or function and continue to use the machine until the visit of a Briot technician. ...
  • Page 157 Maintenance... Regular maintenance of the edger 5-156 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 158: Preventive Maintenance

    => Maintenance 5.5 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 5.5.1 H INTS  You will optimise the working life of your edger by using only Briot spare parts.  Change the blocks regularly - every 100 lenses. 5.5.2 R EPLACEMENT TABLE FOR STANDARD PARTS The following table summarises the replacement frequency for standard parts, calculated according to the number of lenses edged.
  • Page 159 Maintenance... Preventive maintenance If the machine is equipped with WECO adapters Number of lenses Part L.T.O part number edged Weco magnetic block - Large Size 11 53 031 Every 100 lenses (25mm in diameter) Weco magnetic block - 20 across flats 11 53 037 Every 100 lenses Weco magnetic block - 17 across flats...

  • Page 160: Maintenance

    => Maintenance 5.6 ADJUSTMENTS 5.6.1 P RESENTATION OF THE SETTINGS MENUS ACCESS SCREEN 5.6.1.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The settings menus access screen is shown below. You are in the User Settings menu Size adjustment Adjustment Adjustment of of axis with axis with tool Alta EVOLUTION...
  • Page 161 Screen 5-7 : Lens feelers adjustment 5-160 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 162: Adjusting Lens Feelers

    Maintenance...Adjustments 5.6.2 A DJUSTING LENS FEELERS 5.6.2.1 W  If a message asks you to do so.  If you observe that the feeler tips are beginning to be worn.  After changing the feeler tips - the machine then switches automatically to this screen. 5.6.2.2 PROCEDURE Follow the steps below to adjust the lens feeler settings :...
  • Page 163 Screen 5-8 : Size adjustment - Screen 1 5-162 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 164: Adjusting Lens Sizes

    Maintenance...Adjustments 5.6.3 A DJUSTING LENS SIZES 5.6.3.1 W  Perform this adjustment regularly. The wear of the wheels has a direct influence on the lens sizes, which increases over time. This will help you to avoid retouching.  Centre the lens10 00 205 exactly in the centre so as to be able to use it from start to finish size adjustment.
  • Page 165 Maintenance... Adjustments #13 Place the lens on the lens holder shaft again. > Lens edged to diameter 50 mm - Bevel finishing #15 At the end of the edging process, open the lens holder shaft and remove the lens. #16 Measure the size of the lens with a digital caliper. #18 Enter the value using the numeric key-pad.
  • Page 166 Maintenance...Adjustments #28 Measure the size of the lens with a digital caliper. #30 Enter the value using the numeric key-pad. #32 At the end of the edging process, open the lens holder shaft and remove the lens. #33 Measure the size of the lens with a digital caliper. Follow the Repeat the edging process usual procedure...
  • Page 167 #44 Check the position of the apex of the bevel with a linen-counter. The apex must be in the centre of the edge of the lens. #45 If the apex of the bevel is off-centre, enter the value of the shift using the numeric key-pad.
  • Page 168 Maintenance...Adjustments EVOLUTION Edger 5-167...
  • Page 169 Screen 5-9 : Adjustment of the axis setting 5-168 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 170: Adjusting The Axis With The Alta Evolution

    #12 Ensure that there is no water in the hole drilled in the lens. #13 Remove the block from the lens. #14 Place the lens on the PROS pattern holder and insert it in the Alta EVOLUTION. The rounded corner should be on the top right.
  • Page 171 #16 Switch to the left shape of the lens and check that the drilling hole has been detected (the drilling point is visible from the left shape). From the edger The axis adjustment is finished ! Flow chart 5-13 : Adjustment of the axis setting with the Alta EVOLUTION 5.6.4.3 H INTS ...
  • Page 172 Maintenance...Adjustments EVOLUTION Edger 5-171...
  • Page 173 Maintenance... Adjustments Screen 5-10 : Adjustment of the axis with the tool 5-172 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 174: Adjusting The Axis With The Tool

    5.6.5.1 W  The Evolution EDGER is not connected to an Alta EVOLUTION  you have the adjustment tool n° 14 04 300 (supplied on request by Briot)  a hotline technician asks you to undertake this type of adjustment. 5.6.5.2...
  • Page 175 Screen 5-11 : Adjustment of the touch screen 5-174 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 176: Adjusting The Touch Screen

    Maintenance...Adjustments 5.6.6 A DJUSTING THE TOUCH SCREEN 5.6.6.1 W  The machine switches automatically to this screen when the touch screen has not been detected.  When you observe a difference between the displayed icon and the touch area of the screen. 5.6.6.2 PROCEDURE Follow the steps below to adjust the touch screen :...
  • Page 177 Parameter Parameter value Subject of the adjustment This is the lifting jack parameters screen Exit To reach the following display Screen 5-12 : Example of a setting values screen 5-176 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 178: Consulting The Setting Values

    Maintenance...Adjustments 5.6.7 C ONSULTING THE SETTING VALUES 5.6.7.1 P RESENTATION  A hotline technician may ask you for some setting values, in order to diagnose a possible defect for example.  The setting values cannot be modified from these displays. 5.6.7.2 A CCESS ROWSING...
  • Page 179 5-178 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 180: Consulting The Statistics

    Maintenance...Consulting the statistics 5.7 CONSULTING THE STATISTICS 5.7.1 P RESENTATION OF THE STATISTICS MENU 5.7.1.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The statistics menus access screen is shown below : You are in the Statistics menu Incident log List of General list List of Information Warnings Defects...

  • Page 181: Access/Exit

    Maintenance... Consulting the statistics 5.7.2 A CCESS 5.7.2.1 T O REACH THE SCREEN 5.7.2.2 T O QUIT THE SCREEN 5.7.3 C ONSULTATION PRINCIPLES The statistics relate to two types of information : • displayed messages, or incident log; • the machine's general operating functions. The screens associated with each type of information function differently, as described below : 5.7.3.1 I NCIDENT LOG...

  • Page 182: Maintenance

    => Maintenance → Consultation of the last 128 incidents listed according to their order of appearance : 128 incidents You are in the General List menu more information about Incident 5 is the an incident, press most recent ; it the corresponding occurred on lens 1 line.
  • Page 183 Maintenance... Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2 T HE MACHINE S GENERAL OPERATING FUNCTIONS 5.7.3.2.1 C ONTENT The statistics related to the general functioning of the machine allow you to consult : → statistics relating to the functioning of the machine itself; →...
  • Page 184 Maintenance...Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2.3.2 Display screen for statistics based on the last wheel dressing The display screen for statistics based on the last wheel dressing is shown below : Statistics based on the last wheel dressing Number of lenses edged since the last wheel change Number of mineral lenses roughed Number of mineral lenses edged with...
  • Page 185 Maintenance... Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2.3.3 Display screen for statistics based on the type of lens material The display screen for statistics based on the type of lens material is shown below : Subject of the statistics Statistics based on the type of lens material Average edging time Number of lenses edged since...
  • Page 186 Maintenance...Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2.3.5 Display screen for statistics based on polishing The display screen for statistics based on polishing is shown below : Subject of the statistics Statistics based on polishing Average edging time Number of lenses edged since the last wheel change Total number of lenses edged since the machine installation Exit...
  • Page 187 Maintenance... Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2.3.7 Display screen for statistics based on the groove finishing The display screen for statistics based on groove finishing is shown below : Subject of the statistics Statistics based on the Groove finishing Average edging time Number of lenses edged since the last wheel change Total number of lenses edged...
  • Page 188 Maintenance...Consulting the statistics 5.7.3.2.3.9 Display screen for statistics based on the number of retouches The display screen for statistics based on the number of retouches is shown below : Statistics based on the number of retouches Glass type (or machine total) Number of retouched glasses since the machine has been put in operation Pourcentage of each...

  • Page 189: Messages

    Maintenance... Messages 5.8 MESSAGES 5.8.1 T YPES OF MESSAGES There are three types of messages:  information message  warning message  error message 5.8.2 L IST OF MESSAGES The table below shows all the messages, the conditions for their display and the action to undertake. Message Conditions for display Action...
  • Page 190 Maintenance...Messages Message Conditions for display Action Incompatible edger The job you have loaded calls Confirm the message. configuration High Index (HI) lens If you wish to load this job HI lens not allowed. material. nonetheless, modifiy In the personalisation menus, personalisation of the pull-down have excluded...
  • Page 191 Maintenance... Messages Message Conditions for display Action Incompatible edger The job you have loaded calls 0x12 Confirm the message. configuration for Drilling finishing. If you wish to load this job Drilling not allowed. In the personalisation menus, nonetheless, modifiy have excluded this personalisation of the pull-down...
  • Page 192 Maintenance...Messages Message Conditions for display Action Incompatible edger 0x19 The job you have loaded calls Confirm the message. configuration for Automatic Groove finishing. If you wish to load this job Groove auto not allowed. In the personalisation menus, nonetheless, modifiy have excluded this...
  • Page 193 Maintenance... Messages Message Conditions for display Action Incompatible edger 0x20 The job you have loaded calls Confirm the message. configuration for Drilling parallel to clamp If you wish to load this job shaft. Drilling parallel to clamp nonetheless, modifiy shaft not allowed. In the personalisation menus, personalisation of the pull-down have...
  • Page 194 Then, load the job again. 0x103 Corrupt OMA frame. The OMA frame sent by the Contact a Briot technician. server displays a defect which prevents reception. 0x104 Invalid OMA frame. The OMA frame sent by the Contact a Briot technician.
  • Page 195 Maintenance... Messages Message Conditions for display Action Holes removed (at least one 0x405 The drilling plan includes at least YES : the lens is edged but not was unfeasable). one hole positionned too close drilled. Then you can produce Do you want to continue ? to the block or too far from the the holes with a drill.
  • Page 196 Maintenance...Messages Message Conditions for display Action Lens too small. Do you want Lens too small or too decentered YES : the lens is felt again 0.5 0x410 to continue ? in comparison with the shape. mm closer to the interior. It can be refelt 3 times, 0.5 mm closer to the interior each time.
  • Page 197 Maintenance... Messages Message Conditions for display Action Drill change recommended. 0x508 At start-up, the machine records YES : Change the mill bit (see Do you want to do it now? total drilling time greater than Changing the mill bit, chapter 1h.
  • Page 198 Maintenance...Messages EVOLUTION Edger 5-197...
  • Page 199 Maintenance... Messages 5-198 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 200: Tests

    6 TESTS...
  • Page 201 6-200 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 202: Presentation Of Test Menus

    => Tests 6.1 PRESENTATION OF TEST MENUS 6.1.1 P RESENTATION OF THE TEST MENU ACCESS SCREEN 6.1.1.1 S CREEN DESCRIPTION The tests access screen is shown below. You are in the Tests menu Lens feeling Lens rotation Lifting jack Carriage movement movement SBGD* Exit/...

  • Page 203: Typical Test Screen

    Tests... Presentation of test menus 6.1.1.2 A CCESS 6.1.1.2.1 T O REACH THE DISPLAY 6.1.1.2.2 T O QUIT THE SCREEN 6.1.2 T YPICAL CREEN The following screen (lens feeling test) is typical of most tests (see Operating principle, chapter 6) : You are in the lens feelers test screen Stopping...

  • Page 204: Operating Principle

    => Tests 6.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE 6.2.1 O PERATING PRINCIPLE OF A TYPICAL SCREEN 6.2.1.1 T ESTS INVOLVED The following test screens operate on the same principle : • Lens feelers • Lifting jack movement • Wheels translation movement • Lens rotation •...

  • Page 205: Operation Of The Other Screens

    Tests... Operating principle 6.2.2 O PERATION OF THE OTHER SCREENS 6.2.2.1 S CREEN WITH SWITCH 6.2.2.1.1 P RESENTATION The following screen corresponds to the solenoid valve, pump and extractor tests : Spraying rear of edging chamber Main spray Visor Pump spray Extractor To quit =>...

  • Page 206: Briot Link

    7 BRIOT LINK...
  • Page 207 7-208 EVOLUTION Edger...
  • Page 208 Briot Link is a remote maintenance system wich can be installed on the centering device linked to your edger. This option allows your retailer to master the parameters of your edger or simply to update it from far away.
  • Page 209 Briot Link... Presentation 7-210 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 210: Edger Update

    PDATE PROCESS STEP BY STEP Update available Your Briot Link provider informed you that a new version of the software was available and started the update procedure. An icon is displayed on the main screen as soon as a software update is ready to be downloaded.
  • Page 211 Briot Link... edger update When the icon indicating that an update is available is displayed on the screen and the user calls up a new job, the message « New version avalaible, do you want to download it? » appears: If the user refuses, the new job calling process continues normally.
  • Page 212 Briot Link...edger update 7.2.1.1 U PDATE DOWNLOADING If the user accepts (Manual update), or if the edger switches to screensaving mode (Automatic update), the following screen is displayed and the edger downloads the update: WARNING : IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO SWITCH OFF YOUR MACHINE DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS.
  • Page 213 Briot Link... edger update Update downloading sttus Flash memory erasing process status Update inscription into flash memory status Once the update inscribed into flash memory, it is necessary to restart your edger to finalize the installation process. 7-214 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 214: Technical Specifications

    8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 215 8-216 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 216: Characteristics

     Edging diametre Lens diameter <= 80 mm Machine equipped with BRIOT adapter rimless (without safety-bevel) >= 17 mm bevel (without safety-bevel) >= 18,60 mm grooving (without safety-bevel) >= 17 mm + (2 x depth of the groove) (if depth = 0,6 mm then D=18,20 mm) safety-bevel >= 21 mm...
  • Page 217 Technical Specifications... Characteristics 8-218 EVOLUTION Edger...

  • Page 218: Technical Specifications

    => Technical Specifications 8.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  ENERAL  Designed for internal use  Dimensions Width = 510 mm Depth = 615 mm Height = 570 mm  Weight = 64 kg  Pump section outlet ; power available (for the pump) = 450 W ...
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