intelligent blocker model ice-9000nt - used santinelli

INTELLIGENT BLOCKER

Model ICE-9000NT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NIDEK CO., LTD. : 34-14, Maehama, Hiroishi-cho, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0038, Japan(Manufacturer) Telephone: (0533) 67-6611

Facsimile: (0533) 67-6610NIDEK CO., LTD : 6th Floor, Takahashi Bldg., No.2, 3-chome, Kanda-jinboucho(Tokyo Office) Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan

Telephone: (03) 3288-0571Facsimile: (03) 3288-0570Telex: 2226647 NIDEK J

NIDEK INCORPORATED : 47651 Westinghouse Drive, Fremont, California 94539, U. S. A.(United States Agent) Telephone: (510) 226-5700

Facsimile: (510) 226-5750NIDEK SOCIETE ANONYME : Europarc 13, rue Auguste Perret, 94042 CRETEIL, France(Authorized Representative) Telephone: (01) 49 80 97 97

Facsimile: (01) 49 80 32 08April 2006

42206-P902HPrinted in JAPAN

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Use this instrument properly and safely.

Safety precautions

BEFORE USE, READ THIS MANUAL.

This operator’s manual includes operating procedures, safety precautions, andspecifications for the ICE-9000NT. IEC standards are applied in this manual.

For correct use, this manual is needed. Especially, the safety precautions and operatingprocedures must be thoroughly understood before using the instrument.

Keep this manual handy for verification whenever necessary.

If you encounter any problems or have questions about the instrument, please contactNIDEK or your authorized distributor.

In this manual, a Signal Word is used to designate the degree or level of safety alert. The defini-tion is as follows.

CAUTION • Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in bodily injury or damage toinstrument.

Even situations that are labeled “ CAUTION” may result in serious injury under certain condi-tions. Safety cautions must be followed strictly at all times.

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Use precautions

Before Use

CAUTION • Do not use the instrument for other than the intended purpose.NIDEK is not be responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by careless use.

• Never disassemble nor touch the inside of the instrument.This may result in electric shock or malfunction.

• Install the instrument in an environment that meets the following conditions. Thefollowing conditions must be maintained during use.

Use conditions:Temperature: +5 to +40 ºCHumidity: Relative humidity must not exceed 50% at a maximum temperature of 40ºCAtmospheric pressure: 700 to 1060 hPaA place with low dustA place with little external lightA place free of vibration and impact

• Do not store the instrument in an area that contains contaminants such ascorrosive gases, acid or salt.

Corrosion damage or malfunction of the instrument may result.

• Be sure to use a wall outlet which meets the power specification requirements.If the line voltage is too high or too low, the instrument may not perform properly. Mal-function or failure may occur.

• Connect the power plug to a ground outlet. Or connect a grounding wire to aground terminal.

Electric shock or fire may occur in the event of malfunction or power leakage.

• Completely insert the power plug into the outlet as far as the prongs will go.Fire may occur if the instrument is used with a loose connection.

• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.The damaged power cord may cause fire or electric shock.

• Before connecting the cable, turn the power switch off and disconnect the powercord from an outlet.

Failure of the instrument may result.

• Hold the base with both hands when carrying the instrument to another location.Accidental dropping of the instrument may cause damage to the instrument and/orcause bodily injury.

• Use the special packing materials when transporting the instrument to protect fromimpact of dropping.

Excessive vibration or impact to the instrument may cause malfunction.

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During Use

CAUTION • Connect the cable to the interface connector securely, maintaining the correctorientation of the cable connector.

Data transmission is not performed properly.

• In the event of smoke or strange odors, immediately turn off the instrument anddisconnect the power plug from the outlet. After you are sure that the smoke hasstopped, then contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

Usage of the instrument under such abnormal conditions may cause fire or electricshock. In case of fire, use a dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

• Immediately replace the power cord if the internal wires are exposed, theinstrument turns on or off when the power cord is moved, or the cord and/or plugare too hot to be held with hands.

This may result in electric shock or fire.In the event of malfunction, disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Never touchthe inside of the instrument and contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

• Be sure to select the material of a lens to be processed.If an improper material is selected, the lens may break or lifetime of processingwheels may be reduced substanitially in lens processing with a lens edger.

• Do not press the button on the condition that no lens is placed on the lens

table.Doing so could cause contact of the cup holder to pins of the lens table.

• Do not touch the touch screen with anything other than the tip of a touch pen. Keepmagnetic objects away from the LCD touch screen.

The instrument may be damaged.

• Do not operate the LCD touch screen with wet hands.Water seeping may result in failure of the instrument.

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After Use

Maintenance

CAUTION • Do not yank the power cord to disconnect it from a wall outlet but hold the plug.This can damage the metal core of the cord and may result in electric shock, short cir-cuit, or fire.

• Occasionally clean the prongs of the power plug with a dry cloth.If dust settles between the prongs, the dust will collect moisture, and short circuit orfire may occur.

• If the instrument will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power cord fromthe outlet.

Fire may occur.

• Maintain the surrounding temperature and humidity at the following range duringtransport and storage of the packed instrument.

Environmental conditions:Temperature: –25 to +70 ºCHumidity: 10 to 100% (Non-condensing)A place with little dustA place not exposed to direct sunlight

• To transport the instrument, use the special packing materials to protect theinstrument from shock or impact.

Excessive vibration or impact to the instrument may cause malfunction.

CAUTION • Be sure to perform check before and after use. It is recommended to have regularchecks every two years.

Regular checks must be performed by qualified personnel. Ask NIDEK or your autho-rized distributor for details.

• When performing maintenance work, secure a sufficient maintenance space. (SeePage V.)

Maintenance work in an insufficient space may result in injury.

• Use the specified fuses to replace the old ones.If not, fire may result.

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[Usage area and maintenance work area]

Disposal

CAUTION • Follow the local ordinances and recycling regulations regarding disposal orrecycling of the components.

It is recommended to commission the disposal to a designated industrial waste dis-posal contractor.

• When disposing of packing materials, sort them by material and follow localordinances and recycling regulations.

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Table of Contents

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1. BEFORE USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 Outline of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.3 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.4 Checking Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

1.5 Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181.5.1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201.5.2 Setting the ICE-9000NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.5.3 Setting connected instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.5.4 Settings when connecting the RD-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2. OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372.1 Operation Flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

2.2 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

2.3 Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.3.1 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LE system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.3.2 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the RS232 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .442.3.3 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Mini LAB system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .482.3.4 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Entry LAB system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522.3.5 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LAB system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .562.3.6 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Extended LAB system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

2.4 Registering and Calling up Lens Shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622.4.1 Registering lens shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622.4.2 Calling up registered shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

2.5 Checking Saved Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

2.6 Setting Processing Conditions and Entering Layout Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.6.1 Setting processing conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.6.2 Entering layout data for single vision lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .772.6.3 Entering layout data for bifocal lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .862.6.4 Entering layout data for progressive power lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .882.6.5 Entering layout data for MANUAL-type lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

2.7 Shape Change Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

2.8 Grooving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

2.9 Drilling Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

2.10 Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1112.10.1 Blocking using the lens table for frame changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1172.10.2 Blocking demo lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

2.11 Daily Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

2.12 Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

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2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

3. MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1333.1 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

3.2 Replacing Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

3.3 Adjusting the Cup Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

3.4 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

3.5 List of Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

4. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . 1374.1 Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

4.2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

4.3 Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1404.3.1 Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1404.3.2 Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

5. INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

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1. BEFORE USE

1.1 Outline of the Instrument

NIDEK Intelligent Blocker, ICE-9000NT blocks the lens with a lens cup. The lens is blocked with a lenscup properly at a detected position (the optical center, cylinder axis angle, segment position of bifocallenses and marking). This ICE-9000NT has the following features:

• The ICE-9000NT is equipped with the Auto Lensmeter (ALM)*1 function. This functionallows the operator to block a single vision lens without marking the optical center of thelens, which was necessary with previous lensmeters.

• Blocking of the lens with the lens cup is performed with the optimum blocking pressure witha simple button operation.

• The motorized alignment function in the X-, Y- and θ-axis directions allows the operator toaccurately block the lens simply by placing the lens at the approximate center of the lenstable.

• An uncut lens outline obtained by the built-in CCD camera and the lens shape imageobtained by the lens edgers are displayed simultaneously on the LCD screen. This diameterverification of the uncut lens allows the operator to check if the uncut lens diameter is suffi-cient for the lens shape prior to processing. Then the operator can proceed with blocking.

• Switching between active and passive modes can be performed easily by button operationwithout moving the lens.

• The high resolution CCD camera facilitating blocking by providing clear images of theprinted eye point for far vision of the progressive power lenses or lens markings.

• The ICE-9000NT can hold up to 750 JOBs and 350 patterns (PTN) of registered shapedata in its built-in memory. (Memory usage differs according to the system.)

There are six system configurations available according to the connected lens edger, data entry andmanagement methods: Blocker LE, RS232, Mini LAB, Entry LAB, Blocker LAB, Extended LAB

*A: The LAN connection allows 3 or more lens edgers to be connected.*B: The maximum number of lens edgers to be connected is limited according to the LAN environment.

*1. The Auto Lensmeter (ALM) function is for obtaining the optical center and cylinder axis required for blocking. Do not usethis function for measuring lenses since it is different from a lensmeter.

System Connected lens edger Data storage and management PTN memory JOB data entry

Blocker LE 1 lens edger ICE-9000NT Available ICE-9000NT

Mini LABUp to 2 lens edgers

normally*A ICE-9000NT Available ICE-9000NT

RS232 Up to 2 lens edgers at the maximum ICE-9000NT Available ICE-9000NT

Entry LAB LAN connection*B Server Available ICE-9000NT

Blocker LAB LAN connection*B Server Unavailable Server

Extended LAB LAN connection*B Server Available Server or ICE-9000NT

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BEFORE USE: Configuration

1.2 Configuration

Front view

LCD touch screenThis 800 × 600 pixel color LCD touch screen displays various items that have been entered.

When the measurement LED is shut off by the automatic lamp shutoff function, the “Please push anywhere in a panel.” message is displayed. Pressing any position on the LCD touch screen turns on (reactivate) the screen.

Blocking armThe blocking arm is moved to left, right, back, forth, up, and down to block a lens with a lens cup. In addition, the arm rotates the cup holder for aligning the axis (AXIS) of the lens.

The blocking pressure is 3 kgf.

Cup holderThis part holds the lens cup.

The top mark on the lens cup should be in the back (instrument side). The lens cup must be inserted securely.

Lens tableThis part holds the lens with the convex side facing up.

The standard lens table and lens table for frame changing are available.Replace the standard lens table with the lens table for frame changing to block lenses with a smaller diameter for frame changing etc.The lens table can be detached if necessary, such as for cleaning.

LCD panel

Blocking arm

Cup holder

Lens table

BLOCK button

Accessory compartment

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BLOCK buttonPress this button to block the lens, or change the display magnification.

After the BLOCK button is pressed for about one second, the instrument emits a short beep, and motorized blocking starts. The necessary data for processing is saved in the built-in memory during blocking.Quickly pressing the BLOCK button switches the magnification of the display between normal (actual size) and double magnification.

• The lens table for frame changing has three pins with an interval between them that is narrower than the standard lens table.

Pin

Lens table for frame changing

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Rear view

InletThis is for connecting the detachable power cord. The inlet incorporates the fuse holder.

Fuse holderThe fuse holder contains two fuses (T 1.6 A 250 V).

Power switchUsed to turn on and off the instrument.

PC/LAN/EDGER 1 connectorUsed to connect a host computer, a LAN cable, or a lens edger.

EDGER 2 connectorUsed to connect the second lens edger. The system configuration for the EDGER 2 connector can be set by the corresponding parameter. Use this connector whe the LT-900 is connected directly.

BARCODE connectorUsed to connect an optional barcode scanner.

LAN port Used to connect a LAN cable when comprising the LAB system on a LAN of ETHERNET*1. Use the LANport when connecting two or more LE-9000s in the Mini LAB system configuration.

Inlet

Fuse holder

Power switch

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

connector

EDGER 2 connector

BARCODE connector

LAN port

*1. Ethernet: Standards on wirings, and access to the wirings to allow mutual accessing of various information processingterminals to the LAN. The ICE-9000NT transfers and receives data through the 10BASE-T.

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BEFORE USE: Displays

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1.3 Displays

[Layout display (Single: Optical center mode)]This display is for blocking the single vision lenses by using the ALM (Auto Lensmeter) function. Toselect the optical center detection mode, press the lens type button, press the SETTING button andselect Optical center from the displayed pop-up menu.The layout mode is selectable between active and passive.

JOB mode (new JOB#, read JOB#, new PTN#, e JOB#)A JOB code (JOB#) for saving or reading data or pattern code (PTN#) for saving registered shape data is displayed.

• new JOB#…For entering JOB data corresponding to the new JOB#.

• read JOB#…For reading JOB data saved in the built-in memory.

• new PTN#…For saving a registered shape corresponding to the new PTN#.

• e JOB#…For designating a JOB# of JOB data to be read from the server.The displayed JOB mode differs according to the system configuration.The code can be entered with an optional barcode scanner as well as with a numeric keypad (or keyboard).The JOB# and PTN# are made up of a 16-digit number (or alphanumeric) code.Entering a JOB code (#) initializes the screen display.

Lens material Frame type Safety beveling mode

JOB mode

Frame pupillary distance

Pupillary distance

Height of optical center

SIZE

Cylinder axis angle

Layout mode

Lens SPH

Lens CYL

Lens axis

Guided beveling

Lens type Polishing mode CYL mode

Minimum lens diameter

Menu

Right /Left indication

Blocking area

Cup mark

Frame center mark

Optical center mark

Memory

Pattern code

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Frame pupillary distance (FPD)This shows the distance between the right and left frame centers.

The frame center is calculated by the boxing system.Range: [30.00 to 99.50 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)]The width between the nasal ends of the left and right frames (DBL) can be entered for the FPD value.Range: [1.00 to 30.00 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)]

Pupillary distance (PD)This shows the prescribed pupillary distance, which is entered manually.

Range: [30.00 to 99.50 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)]The monocular PD (1/2PD) may be entered.Range: [15.00 to 49.75 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)]

Height of optical center ( )This indicates the height of the optical center from the frame center (boxing center), which is entered manually.

Range: [-15.0 to +15.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm)]

PD and BT can also be entered for the height of the optical center.

SIZEThis shows the enlarged or reduced lateral size from an imported lens shape.

This is for enlarging or reducing the shape data of the pattern while maintaining a similar form.Range: [-10.00 to +10.00 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)]

Cylinder axis angle (AXIS)This shows the prescribed cylinder axis angle, which is entered manually.Range: [0 to 180º (in increment of 1º)]

Layout modeThis shows the lens layout mode (ACT., PAS.).

It is possible to switch the layout mode betweenactive and passive without changing lens layout data.

Lens SPHThis shows the spherical power (D: Diopter) of the measured lens.

This value is for reference.When the SPH value is low, the displayed value becomes red. It indicates that the optical center value may be unstable.For a lens whose SPH value is displayed in red, it is recommended to block the lens after marking it with a lensmeter.The value can be switched among 0.01 D (for adjustment), 0.06 D, 0.12 D, and 0.25 D increments with the parameter settings.

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Lens CYLThis indicates the cylindrical power (D: Diopter) of the measured lens.

This value is for reference.When the CYL value is low, the displayed value becomes red. It indicates that the cylinder axis value may be unstable.For a lens whose CYL value is displayed in red, it is recommended to block the lens after marking it with a lensmeter.The value can be switched among 0.01 D (for adjustment), 0.06 D, 0.12 D, and 0.25 D increments with the parameter settings.Each time this button is pressed, the polarity sign of the CYL data is switched between + and – in turn. When the polarity of CYL data of the measured low-power lens is opposite to that of the prescription, change the polarity to keep the polarity between them consistent.Each time this button is pressed, the polarity of the CYL data switches between + and –, and accordingly, the cylinder axis angle (AXIS) also changes by 90°. When the polarity of the CYL data is against the CYL mode setting, the CYL button is colored in red.

Lens axisThis indicates the axis angle (degrees) of the measured lens.

Guided bevelingThis sets guided beveling. Each press of the GUIDE button switches between red (guided beveling is on) and gray (guided beveling is off).

The GUIDE button appears when the frame type is Metal or Plastic. In the RS232 and Blocker LE systems, the button does not appear.

Lens materialThis shows the designated lens material [CR39 (plastic), HiIndex, Polyca, Acrylic, Glass, Trivex]. Pressing this button displays the pop-up menu allowing lens material designation.

Lens typeThis shows the type of the lens [Single (single vision lens), MULT (bifocal lens), PROG (progressive power lens), MANUAL] to be blocked. Pressing this button displays the pop-up menu allowing lens type designation.

Frame typeThis shows the designated frame type [Metal, Plastic, Two Point, Nylor]. Pressing this button displays the pop-up menu allowing frame type designation.

Polishing modeThe selectable options depend on the connected lens edger. Set the selectable options by setting the Polish/S.B setting parameter.

See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) for the setting procedure.When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to LE:

The polishing mode is selectable between Polish (shown in white: polishing is on) and Polish (shown in gray: polishing mode is off). Each time the polishing mode button is pressed, the polishing mode switches between Polish (in white) and Polish (in gray).

Polishing cannot be designated for glass lenses.

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When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to SE/ME:The selectable options depend on whether safety beveling mode is designated or not.When safety beveling is designated, the polishing mode is selectable among Polish, Pol (EDG), Pol (S.B), and Non-Pol (Polishing is not performed). When safety beveling is not designated, the polishing mode is selectable between Polish and Non-Pol. When the polishing mode button is pressed, the pop-up menu is displayed.

Polishing cannot be designated for glass lenses.

Safety beveling modeThe selectable safety beveling options depend on the connected lens edger. Set the selectable safety beveling options by setting the Polish/S.B setting parameter.

See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) for the setting procedure.When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to LE:

The safety beveling mode is selectable between S.B (shown in white: safety beveling is on), or S.B (shown in gray: safety beveling is off). Each time the safety beveling mode button is pressed, the safety beveling mode switches between S.B (in white) and S.B (in gray).

When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to SE/ME:The safety beveling option is selectable among Small, Middle, Large, Special, and Non-S.B (Safety beveling is not performed). When the safety beveling mode button is pressed, the pop-up menu is displayed.

CYL modeThis shows the cylinder reading direction [CYL+ / –, CYL+, CYL–]. The pop-up menu that includes the above options of the cylinder reading direction is displayed only when this button is pressed on condition that Single (Single vision lens) is designated as the lens type.

Minimum lens diameterThis shows the minimum lens diameter required for processing based on the lens layout data and traced data.

MenuPressing this button displays the pop-up menu that includes the Memorize Screen and Edit Shape options. When this button is pressed for about three seconds, the screen is switched to the Parameter 1 screen for customizing the instrument.

Right/Left indicationThis shows the left-eye or right-eye lens (Right/Left).

When a lens has already been blocked with the displayed data, this indication is bordered with a yellow box.Under this button, a circumference of the lens shape is displayed.

Blocking areaThis indicates the area for which lens blocking is available.

When the detected optical center (mark) is inside this area, the square frame is displayed in green. At this time, blocking is available.The square frame in red indicates that blocking is not avialable. It is neccessary to align the lens. When the optical center is not detected, the red frame is also displayed.

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Cup markThis indicates the outer shape of the lens cup.

Set the cup mark on the Parameter 1 screen in accordance with the specifications for the lens edger used. The parameter has two options: STD (Standard) and Pliable. When the parameter is set to STD, set the diameter of the cup mark respectively for the standard lens cup and lens cup for half-eye lens.The shape of the cup mark changes to an oblate ellipse according to the lens shape size and layout data. The operator is also notified when to change to a lens cup for half-eye lens.

Frame center mark (+)This indicates the center of the lens shape (frame center).

Optical center markThis indicates the position of the optical center of the lens, and cylinder axis angle.When the optical center is not detected or it is not inside the blocking area, the mark is displayed in red. At this time, blocking is not avialable.

MEMORYPress the MEMORY text when saving JOB data into the memory without blocking lenses.

When the MEMORY text area is pressed, the “Do you want to memorize the data” message is displayed, asking the operator whether or not to save the JOB data.When the OK button is pressed, the JOB data is saved.This function does not work in new JOB# mode in the Entry LAB system configuration, in new JOB# mode and e JOB# mode in the Extended LAB system configuration.When any values have not yet been determined (shown by yellow numeric buttons), data cannot be saved even though the MEMORY text is pressed.The MEMORY text is not displayed on the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LAB system configuration.

Pattern code (PTN#)The pattern code (PTN#) are shown when registered shape data is used.

DATA SET button

Depending on the system setting, the DATA SET but-ton for importing data from a tracer is displayed.

Only in the case of the Mini LAB, RS232,Entry LAB, and Extended LAB system config-urations, the DATA SET button is displayed.

In the case of the frame center

(The center is indicated by .)In the case of the optical center

(The center is indicated by .)

DATA SET button

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[Layout display (Single: Mark mode)]This display is for blocking single vision lenses at a detected marking on the lenses.To select the mark mode, press the lens type button, press the SETTING button and select Mark fromthe displayed pop-up menu.The layout mode is selectable between active and passive.In Mark detection mode, AXIS (cylinder axis angle) and ALM-measured data of the lens are not dis-played.

* Unless otherwise described below, the indications on the screen are the same as those forthe optical center mode for single vision lenses.

Optical center markThis mark indicates the optical center of the lens (marking at the center) and cylinder axis angle (angle of the marking).

When marking is not detected, the red optical center mark blinks. At this time, blocking is not available.When the lens is placed and marking is detected, the shape of the optical center mark changes and the color changes to white and stops blinking.

• When it is difficult to mark the lens due to the coating material or the screen is so bright because of positive power lenses that the marking on the lenses displayed on the screen appears weak, the marking may not be detected properly.

In such cases, additionally mark the marking with a black paint-stick so that it is clearly displayedon the LCD touch screen, or block the lens manually (with MANUAL mode).

• Place the lens on the lens table with the error in angle of the marking within ±10º.If the error in angle of the marking exceeds ±10º, the error in detection may increase.

If the error in angle of the marking exceeds ±10º, the optical center mark changes to red and block-ing becomes disabled.

Optical center mark

When the marking

has been detected

(" " will be displayed to the left

and right of the marking.)

When the lens is not placed

(Blinking

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[Layout display (MULT)]This display is for blocking bifocal lenses at a frame center by detecting the shape of segment of thelenses. In the case of bifocal lenses, only passive mode is selectable as the layout mode.When the lenses have a specific segment in shape (e.g. circular segment), a level of these lensescannot be detected.; manually block such lenses (with MANUAL mode).

* Unless otherwise described below, the indications on the screen are the same as those forsingle vision lenses.

WDThis shows the width of a segment. (Unit: mm)

For easy alignment of the lens, the segment mark is automatically adjusted in width in accordance with the shape of the detected segment. This is the width of the adjusted segment mark.

Segment markThe segment of the bifocal lenses should be aligned with this segment mark.

When the lens is placed on the lens table, the segment base point (top line center of the segment) is detected, and the cup mark and the segment mark shift in accordance with the layout data.When the segment base point is not detected, the segment mark is displayed in red indicating that blocking is not available.

• Place the bifocal lens on the lens table with its segment forward (toward the operator) and with the error in angle of the segment top line within ±5º.

If the error in angle of the segment top line exceeds ±5º, the error in detection may increase.

If the error in angle of the segment top line exceeds ±5º, the segment mark changes to red andblocking becomes disabled.

WD

Segment mark

Segment base point

(Top line center

of segment)

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[Layout display (PROG)]This display is for blocking progressive power lenses.Block the progressive power lenses by aligning the lenses using the printed eye point for far vision ofthese lenses. Align the printed eye point for far vision by one of the following three methods.

1 Full-Auto

The ICE-9000NT automatically detects the printed eye point mark for far vision and horizontal lineand blocks the lens in accordance with the detected marks.

Only the “+” and “ ” marks can be detected automatically as the eye point for far vision.

2 Semi-Auto

The ICE-9000NT detects the horizontal reference line of the lens and compensate for the inclina-tion of the lens. Manually align the lens with the displayed eye point mark for far vision and blockthe lens.

3 Point mark

The ICE-9000NT detects the marked laser marks of the lens and automatically blocks the lens.

To set alignment mode, press the lens type button, press the SETTING button and select either ofthem from the displayed pop-up menu.The layout mode is selectable between active and passive.

Unless otherwise described below, the indications on the screen are the same as those forsingle vision lenses.

Eye point mark

for far vision

EP

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Height of the eye point for far vision (EP)This indicates the height of the eye point for far vision from the laser marks used when blocking with point mark mode.

Input the value to determine the eye point mark for far vision with the height from the laser marks.Range: [0.0 to +6.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm)]When blocking a lens with Full-Auto or Semi-Auto mode, this value has no effect on blocking.It is possible for the operator to choose whether to set EP values for each individual JOB data or to use the displayed EP value for blocking without modifying it.See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) for the details on the setting procedure.The default EP value that is displayed just after startup of the instrument can be saved. See “2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function” (page 130).

Eye point mark for far visionThis mark represents the position of the eyepoint mark for far vision that has been laid out.

With Semi-Auto mode, align the printed eye point for far vision of the lens with this eye point mark for far vision.With point mark mode, the lens is automatically aligned using the detected markings.When the point marks or markings are not detected, they are displayed in red indicating that blocking is not available.

• With either Full-Auto, Semi-Auto, or point mark mode, place the progressive power lens with the tilting of the eye point mark for far vision held within ±10º.

If the angle of tilting exceeds ±10º, some lenses may cause a larger detection error.

If the amount of tilting exceeds ±10º, the eye point mark for far vision changes in red, and blockingbecomes prohibited.

• The eye point mark for far vision changes in shape according to whether an EP value is input or not.

In accordance with the input EP value, across representing the eye point mark forfar vision and horizontal reference line ver-tically move away from each other.

Laser markLaser mark

Point mark mode

is displayed on

the left and right.

Full-Auto mode

Semi-Auto mode

If EP 0

If an EP value is enetered

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[Layout display (MANUAL)]This display is for blocking specific lenses such as EX lenses and prism lenses. Manually align the lens using the markings on the lens and block it.

* Unless otherwise described below, the indications on the screen are the same as those forsingle vision lenses.

WDThis is for setting the interval between the vertical lines of the alignment scale.

The WD represents the distance between the longest vertical lines in the middle on the left and right.Enter the value depending on the space between the markings on the lens for easy alignment.Range: [20.0 to 40.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm)]

The default WD that is displayed just after startup of the instrument can be saved. See “2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function” (page 130).

Alignment scaleThis scale serves as a guide during alignment of the markings on the lens. The center of the displayed scale corresponds to the optical center of the lens.

Align the markings on the lens with the center of this alignment scale until the markings become parallel to the horizontal scales.The vertical width of the slot and spacing between horizontal lines of the alignment scale can be changed by corresponding parameters. See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) for the method of changing them.

WD

Alignment scale

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[Layout display (DEMO)]This display is for blocking demo lenses. Manually align the markings on the lens with the alignment scale and block the lens. It is possible to block lenses without entering lens shape and layout data.

Alignment scale

This scale serves as a guide during alignment of the markings on the lens. The center of the displayed scale corresponds to the center of the box.

Align the markings on the lens with the center of this alignment scale until the markings become parallel to the horizontal scales.

The vertical width of the slot and spacing between horizontal lines of the alignment scale can be changed by the corresponding parameters. See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) for the method of changing them. The displayed alignment scale is the same as the one displayed when Manual is selected as the lens type.

Alignment scale

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Labels and indications on the instrument

Labels and indications are affixed on the instrument. If the labels have become unstuck or characterslook patchy, contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

Indicates that caution must be taken. Refer to a related part in the operator's manual before use.

Indicates the state of the power switch. When the symbol of the switch is flipped down, the power is supplied to the instrument.

Indicates the state of the power switch. When the symbol of the switch is flipped down, the power is not supplied to the instrument.

Indicates that the instrument must be operated only with alternating current.

Fuse rating

Indicates that a high voltage is applied.

Indicates the date of manufacture.

Indicates the manufacturer.

Indicates that this product shall be disposed of in a separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment in EU.

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BEFORE USE: Checking Contents

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1.4 Checking Contents

Unpack the contents from the shipping carton and make sure that all the necessary contents areincluded.

The following should be included in the standard configuration.

• Main body • Spare fuses (two units) • Lens table for frame changing • Jig for lamp replacement (for servicing) • Power cord • Operator’s manual (this book) • RS-232C cable • Blower

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BEFORE USE: Before First Use

1.5 Before First Use

Place the instrument on a stable table and connect a power cord to it.

1 Place the main body to a stable table.

2 Connect the power cord to the inlet.

3 Make sure that the power switch is turned off( ) and plug the power cord in the outlet.

4 Turn the power switch on ( ).The initial screen is displayed on the LCDtouch screen and the instrument is initialized.

CAUTION• Before using the instrument, check that the blockig mechanism is unlocked.For the unlocking procedure, refer to the attached paper, Caution before use.

CAUTION• Never place the main body over the table top where a carpet is laid.The instrument is provided with the cooling fan in its lower part. The carpet may hindercooling efficiency.

CAUTION• The outlet must have a grounding terminal.Electric shock or fire may occur in the event of instrument malfunction or power leak-age.

Inlet

Power switch

ICE-9000NIDEK Intelligent Blocker

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5 After the initialization of the instrument, makesure that the layout screen is displayed.

This is all you have to do before use.

• Set the parameters to suit your needs or preferences.See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (page 120) and “2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function” (page130) for the parameters and their setting methods.

• See “1.5.1 Connection” (page 20) for connection of a lens edger and LAN cable to the ICE-9000NT.

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1.5.1 ConnectionConnect a lens edger and/or LAN cable etc. to the ICE-9000NT.

Blocker LE system

The smallest system connects the ICE-9000NT and LE-9000SX/LX on a one-to-one basis.

Connect a lens edger to the ICE-9000NT with the RS-232C cable.If necessary, connect optional barcode scanners.

Method of connection to the ICE-9000NT:

CAUTION •Before connecting instruments to the ICE-9000NT, make sure that all the instrumentsincluding the ICE-9000NT are turned off.

RS-232C cable

ICE-9000NT LE-9000SX/LX

Barcode scanner

(option)

• In the Blocker/LE system, the LE-9000SX/LX cannot be connected to an optional barcode scanner.

LAN

EDGER 2

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

BAR CODE

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

connector

EDGER 2 connector

BAR CODE

connector

LE-9000SX/LX

* Connect to the RS-232C connector.

Barcode scanner

RS-232C cable

• Ordinarily, in this system, the PC/LAN/EDGER1 connector of the ICE-9000NT is used to connect the LE-9000SX/LX with the RS-232C cable.

It is also allowed to use the EDGER2 connector of the ICE-9000NT to connect the RS-232C cable.

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RS232 system

In this small-scale system, the ICE-9000NT serves as a server. Tracing is performed in the built-intracing unit of the LE-9000 or LT-900.

The system can connect up to two lens edgers with the RS-232C cables.The LT-900 should be connected to the EDGER2 connector. (In this case, the ICE-9000NT can con-nect only one lens edger.)If necessary, connect an optional barcode scanner to the ICE-9000NT.The LE-9000 must be connected to a barcode scanner.


RS-232C cable

ICE-9000NT LE-9000SX/EX

LT-900or

LAN

EDGER 2

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

BAR CODE

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

connector

EDGER 2 connector

BAR CODE

connector

LE-9000SX/EX (1st)


Barcode scanner

RS-232C cable

RS-232C cable

LE-9000SX/EX (2nd)


LT-900


or

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Mini LAB system

In this small- or middle-scale system, the ICE-9000NT serves as a data server. Tracing is performedwith the LT-900 connected to the ICE-9000NT.

In this system, LT-900, tracer, and lens edger(s) are connected. When connecting two or more lensedgers, use the LAN port.As necessary, connect optional barcode scanners.

RS-232C

RS-232C

cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

Hub

LE-9000EX/DX

ICE-9000NT

ICE-9000NT LE-9000EX

LAN cable

LAN

LT-900

RS-232C

cable

LT-900

• When connecting the ME-1000, or SE-9090 Express and AHM-1000 system as the lens edger in the Mini LAB system, it is possible to set the grooving and drilling specifications on the ICE-9000NT.

See “2.8 Grooving Settings” (page 98) for grooving specification setting.

See “2.9 Drilling Settings” (page 101) for drilling specification setting.

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1


PC/LAN/EDGER 1

connector

EDGER 2 connector

BAR CODE

connector

LE-9000EX/DX


LT-900


Barcode scanner

RS-232C cable

RS-232C cable

LE-9000EX/DX

* Connect to the LAN port.LAN port

LAN cable

Hub

LAN-RS232C

converter

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Entry LAB system

In this large-scale system, the external PC serves as a data server.As a feature, only the ICE-9000NT should be used to create JOB data.The server saves and manages data.

Connection to a LAN is made by LAN cables. (Use commercial 10BASE-T cables.)As necessary, connect optional barcode scanners.

LE-9000EX/DXICE-9000NT

LAN cable

LAN

LAN cable

RS-232C cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

Hub

LE-9000EX/DX

LAN cable

Barcode scanner

(option)

Hub

SE-9090

Server computer

LT-900

RS-232C cable

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Method of connection to the ICE-9000NT

LAN

EDGER 2

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

BAR CODE

BAR CODE

connector

Barcode scanner

Connected to a hub of LAN

(Ethernet)

LAN cable

LAN port

EDGER 2 connector

RS-232C cable

LT-900


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Blocker LAB system

In this large-scale system, the external PC serves as a data server.As a feature, only the JOB data saved in the server can be used to block lenses with the ICE-9000NT.The server saves and manages data.

Connection to a LAN is made by LAN cables. (Use commercial 10BASE-T cables.)As necessary, connect optional barcode scanners.

LE-9000EX/DXICE-9000NT

LAN

LAN

LAN cable

RS-232C cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

Hub

LE-9000EX/DX

LAN cableHub

SE-9090

Server computer

LT-900

RS-232C cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

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1


LAN

EDGER 2

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

BAR CODE

BAR CODE

connector

Barcode scanner


(Ethernet)

LAN cable

LAN port

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Extended LAB system

In this large-scale system, the external PC serves as a data server.As a feature, the ICE-9000NT can be used to create JOB data. In addition, the ICE-9000NT canimport JOB data saved in the server. The server saves and manages data.

LE-9000EX/DX

ICE-9000NT

LAN cable

LAN

LAN cable

RS-232C cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

Hub

LE-9000EX/DX

LAN cable

Barcode scanner

(option)

Hub

SE-9090

Server computer

LT-900

RS-232C cable

LT-900

RS-232C cable

LAN-RS232C

converter

FA-10

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Connect LAN cables to be connected to LAN. (Use a commercially-available 10BASE-T cable.)As necessary, connect optional barcode scanners.


LAN

EDGER 2

PC/LAN/EDGER 1

BAR CODE

BAR CODE

connector

Barcode scanner


(Ethernet)

LAN cable

LAN port

EDGER 2 connector

RS-232C cable

LT-900


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1.5.2 Setting the ICE-9000NTSet the ICE-9000NT according to the system configuration as:

*1: Set the parameter on the System 1 screen of the ICE-9000NT.*2: Set these parameters on the System 2 screen of the ICE-9000NT.*3: When the LE-9000 is connected in the system, and the all the program versions of the LE-9000 is “V

X.XX.13X”, set to Both. When only the SE-9090 is connected, set to Both.*4: When the Mini LAB PC or MINI LAB Plus, or Host Terminal software is used, set the LAB data format to

Single. When Data Server is used, set to Both.*5: Never change the factory setting of Mac Address that had been set uniquely for each individual ICE-

9000NT before shipment.*6: Set these parameters in accordance with the network to which the ICE-9000NT is connected.*7: When the NIDEK-produced PC server software is used, set the Host Port No. to “55555”. When the other

server software is used, set the Host Port No. to the port No. of the used software.*8: It is necessary to set these parameter on the LT-900 when it is connected.*9: Set the LAN-RS232C converter for connecting to the PC when other edgers are connected with the LAN-

RS232C converter in the same network and TCP is selected.

Parameter Blocker LE RS232Mini LAB Entry LAB

Extended LABBlocker LABEdger port LAN port

ID No. – – ID No. of the ICE-9000NT: 32ID No. of the ICE-9000NT:

(Any number except for the Server No.)

Sever No. – – ID No. of the ICE-9000NT: 32 ID No. of the server: 32

Baud rate 38400 38400 38400 38400 38400

Edger2 port setting – STD*8 STD STD–

(STD: In the case of Entry LAB and Extended LAB systems)

Tracer Outside Outside*8 Outside Outside Outside

LAB Data Format*1 – – Single*3 Single*3 Single/Both*4

Mac Address*2 – – –Never change the factory

setting.*5 Never change the factory setting.*5

IP Address*2 – – –Set the parameter uniquely for each

individual ICE-9000NT.*6

Set the parameter uniquely for each individual ICE-9000NT.*6

Host IP Address*2 – – – –Set the parameter uniquely for each


(IP Address of the server)

Sub Net Mask*2 – – –Set the parameter uniquely for each


Set the parameter uniquely for each individual ICE-9000NT.*6

Gate Way*2 – – – –Set the parameter uniquely for each


Host Port No.*2 – – – – 55555*7

Transport protocol UDP/TCP*9 TCP

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1.5.3 Setting connected instrumentsSet the LE-9000 that is connected to the ICE-9000NT according to the system configuration as:

Settings of the LE-7070SX

Settings of the SE-9090

Parameter Blocker LE RS232 Mini LABEntry LAB

Extended LABBlocker LAB

*1 Ext. interface BK/LE RS232 LAN LAN

*1 Layout memory Exec Exec Exec Exec

*2 SERVER No. – –ID No. of the ICE-

9000NT: 32ID No. of the server

:32

*2 ID No. – –ID No. of the LE-9000(Any number except for the SERVER No.)

ID No. of the LE-9000:(Any number except for the SERVER No.)

*2Baud Rate (For EXT..)

38400 38400 38400 38400

*2 Communication Device – – FA-10 FA-10

*2 Blocker support NONE NONE NONE NONE

*2 Direct Communication EXEC EXEC NONE/EXEC*3 NONE/EXEC*3

Parameter Blocker LERS232 Mini LAB

Entry LABExtended LABBlocker LAB

*1 Ext. interface

It is impossible to connect the LE-

7070SX.

LAN LAN

*1 Layout memory Exec Exec

*2 SERVER No. ID No. of the ICE-9000NT: 32 ID No. of the server: 32

*2 ID No.ID No. of the LE-7070SX

(Any number except for the SERVER No.)

ID No. of the LE-7070SX(Any number except for the

SERVER No.)

*2 Baud Rate (For EXT..) 38400 38400

*2 Communication Device FA-10 FA-10

*2 Blocker support NONE NONE

Parameter Blocker LERS232 Mini LAB


*1 Ext. interface

It is impossible to connect the SE-9090.

LAN LAN

*1 ID No.ID No. of the SE-9090


ID No. of the SE-9090: (Any number except for the

SERVER No.)

*2 SERVER No. ID No. of the ICE-9000NT: 32 ID No. of the server: 32

*2 Communication Device FA-10 FA-10

*2 Baud Rate (For EXT..) 38400 38400

*2 Blocker Support NONE NONE

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Settings of the SE-9090 Express

*1: Set the parameters with *1 on the Parameter exchange mode screen.*2: Set the parameters with *2 on the system screen for servicing. Ask NIDEK or your authorized dis-

tributor for resetting of the above parameters.*3: Set this parameter to EXEC when the barcode reader is not connected to the LE-9000. To set the

parameter to EXEC, the LE-9000 software of a certain version or later must be installed.*4: Never change the factory setting of Mac Address that had been set uniquely for each individual SE-

9090 Express before shipment.*5: Set these parameters in accordance with the network to which the SE-9090 Express is connected.

Parameter Blocker LERS232

Mini LAB(RS232C port)


*1 Ext. interface

It is impossible to connect the SE-9090

Express.

LAN LAN

*1Communication port/

protocolRS232C

PC: TCPICE-9000NT: Same with the tranport protocol setting of

the ICE-9000NT

*1 Baud rate 38400 –

*2 MAC address –Never change the factory

setting.*4

*2 IP address –Set the parameter uniquely for each individual SE-9090

Express.*5

*2 Subnet mask –Set the parameter uniquely for each individual SE-9090

Express.*5

*2 Gateway –Set the parameter uniquely for each individual SE-9090

Express.*5

*2 Host IP address –PC: IP address of the PC

ICE-9000NT: IP address of the ICE-9000NT

*2 Host IDID No. of the ICE-9000NT:

32ID No. of the server (or ICE-

9000NT): 32

*2 My ID

ID No. of the SE-9090 Express:


ID No. of the SE-9090 Express:


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Settings of the ME-1000

*1: Set the parameters with *1 on the Setting-Communication screen.*2: Set the parameters with *2 on the Network screen.*3: Never change the factory setting of Mac Address that had been set uniquely for each individual ME-

1000 before shipment.*4: Set these parameters in accordance with the network to which the ME-1000 is connected. Select

TCP when the PC is connected.*5: Set the same prameter with Transport protocol of the ICE-9000NT.

ParameterMini LAB

(when the RS232C port is used)

Mini LAB(when the LAN port is

used)

Blocker LERS232

Blocker LABEntry LAB

Extended LAB

*1 Communication Interface LAN LAN

It is impossible to connect the

ME-1000.

LAN

*1 RS-232C Baudrate 38400 – –

*1 Communication Port RS-232C ETHERNET ETHERNET

*1 Transport Protocol UDP UDP/TCP*5 TCP

*2 Host ID 32 32 32

*2 My IDID No. of the ME-1000Any number except for

the SERVER No.

ID No. of the ME-1000Any number except for

the SERVER No.

ID No. of the ME-1000Any number except for

the SERVER No.

*2 MAC address –Never change the factory setting.*3

Never change the factory setting.*3

*2 IP address –Set the parameter uniquely for each

individual ME-1000.*4

Set the parameter uniquely for each


*2 Subnet mask –Set the parameter uniquely for each




*2 Gateway –Set the parameter uniquely for each




*2 Host IP address –

PC: IP address of the PC

ICE-9000NT: IP address of the ICE-

9000NT

IP address of the PC

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Settings of the LT-900

To directly connect the LT-900 to the ICE-9000NT, connect the LT-900 to the EDGER 2 con-nector of the ICE-9000NT.

*1: Changing the settings needs a PC and Tracer Utility software.*2: Set the S1 (or RATE) switch on the side circuit board (BA15) of the tracer upward.

Parameter Mini LAB

*1 Communication setting STD

*2 Baud Rate 9600

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1.5.4 Settings when connecting the RD-100Perform the following settings when connecting the rimless designer RD-100.

The RD-100 is connectable in the Mini LAB, Entry/LAB, or Extended/LAB system.

Settings of the ICE-9000NT

*1: The prameter settings on System 5 screen are necessary to use the RD-100 via a LAN.*2: Set these parameters in accordance with the network to which the RD-100 is connected.

Parameter Description

Parameter 1

System Mini LAB, Entry/LAB, Extended/LAB

ID No. Mini LAB: 32Entry/LAB, Extended/LAB: Any number except 32 (for example: 10)

Server No. 32

Baud rate 38400

Parameter 3

Hole Setting Function ON

Drill Bit Diameter Same with the parameter setting of the RD-100

Flute Length Same with the parameter setting of the RD-100

PTN Code Input Interface Same with the parameter setting of the RD-100

System 4RD-100 port Set the connection port of the RD-100.

(NON, Edger1, Edger2, LAN (only Mini LAB))

RD-100 Request ID My ID of the RD-100 (for example: 20)

System 5 *1

MAC address Never change the factory setting.

IP address IP address of the ICE-9000NT (for example: 192.168.254.001) *2

Host IP address IP address of the RD-100 *2

(for example: 192.168.254.002)

Subnet mask (for example: 255.255.255.0)

Gateway (for example: 0.0.0.0) *2

Host Port No 55555

Transport Protocol TCP

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Settings of the RD-100

*3: Set the parameters precisely when the ICE-9000NT is connected via a LAN port.

Sample connection of the RD-100

Parameters Description

Setting - Communication

Communication Interface LAN

RS-232C Baudrate 38400

LAN System type Host

LAN Client port (no concern)

Network

MAC address Never change the factory setting.

IP address IP address of the RD-100 (for example: 192.168.254.002) *3

Host IP Address (unassigned)

Sub Net Mask (for example: 255.255.255.0) *3

Gate Way (for example: 0.0.0.0) *3

Host ID (unassigned)

My ID ID No. of the RD-100 (for example: 20)

CAUTION• Connection to other instruments such as a LE or ME in the LAN network is impossiblewhen the ICE-9000NT is connected to the RD-100 with the LAN port.

The RD-100 functions as the ICE-9000NT memory.

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2. OPERATING PROCEDURES

2.1 Operation Flow

2.3.1 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker/LE system (Page 40)


2.6.1 Setting processing conditions (Page 71)

2.6.2 Entering layout data for single vision lenses (Page 77)

2.6.3 Entering layout data for bifocal lenses (Page 86)

2.6.4 Entering layout data for progressive power lenses (Page 88)

2.6.5 Entering layout data for MANUAL-type lenses (Page 92)

2.10 Blocking (Page 111)



2.4.2 Calling up registered shapes (Page 69)

* Use a lens edger to make the above operation.

* This is the operation flow with the Blocker/LE system configuration.

* Use a lens edger to make the above operation.

Turning on the ICE-9000NT

TracingTransferring data

Entering JOB#

Setting processing conditions

Entering layout data

Blocking

Reading JOB data

Processing lenses

Turning off the ICE-9000NT

Calling up registered shapes

* When blocking demo lenses,

the steps from entry of JOB#

to entry of layout data are omitted.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Startup

2.2 Startup

1 Connect the power cord to the inlet.

2 Make sure that the power switch is turned off( ) and connect the power cord to a walloutlet.

3 Make sure that the cables from the connected instruments are securely connected to theICE-9000NT, and all the connected instruments are turned on.

See “1.5.1 Connection” (Page 20) for the connection method.

4 Turn on ( ) the power switch.1) The instrument starts to initialize, and the

“ICE-9000NT” title screen is displayed.

The message, “While initializing, a lens is notput on a machine” is displayed. Do not place alens on the lens table while this message isdisplayed on the LCD touch screen.

2) Subsequently, the measurement LEDlights up and the measuring unit andblocking mechanism sets their origins.

Inlet

Power switch

• The electrical plug must have a grounding terminal.Electric shock or fire may occur in the event of instrument failure or electric leakage.

• Never overload the electrical outlet.A branch outlet that is concurrently used with other devices may cause overheating and fire.

ICE-9000NIDEK Intelligent Blocker

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3) The layout screen is displayed.

The ICE-9000NT is now ready for operation.

• If a lens etc. is placed on the lens table during power-up, turn the ICE-9000NT on again after the layout screen is displayed.

The measured refractive powers of the lens will be inaccurate.

• The indications on the layout screen just after power-up can be customized according to the operator's preferences.

See “2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function” (Page 130) for the setting method.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Operating Procedures

2.3 Operating Procedures

The following operating procedures are described inthe method using the numeric keypad when enteringthe JOB# and PTN#.

Selecting KEYPAD in the new parameter JOB CodeInput Interface or PTN Code Input Interface displaysthe keyboard instead of the numeric keypad.

2.3.1 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LE systemIn the Blocker/LE system, the ICE-9000NT manages data as a data server.The ICE-9000NT and the LE-9000SX/LX comprise the system on a one-to-one basis. Tracing is per-formed in the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000SX/LX.

1 Turn the power switch on ( ) to start the ICE-9000NT.See “2.2 Startup” (Page 38) for the ICE-9000NT startup procedure.

2 Perform tracing with the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000SX/LX.When using registered shape data without tracing, see “2.4.2 Calling up registered shapes”(Page 69).

3 The traced data is automatically transferred from the LE-9000SX/LX to the ICE-9000NTafter tracing.

4 When the ICE-9000NT receives the data, the“Please enter JOB#.” message and thenumeric keypad are displayed.

It does not matter which JOB mode isselected from [new JOB#], [read JOB#], or[new PTN#].

Sample indication when using keyboard

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5 Enter a JOB#.After entering a JOB# with the numeric key-pad, press the ENT button.

When the barcode scanner is connected,read the barcode.

The shape is displayed in actual size on thescreen. When both frames are traced in both-eye tracing, the FPD value is also displayed.

6 Enter processing conditions.See “2.6.1 Setting processing conditions”(Page 71) for the method of entering process-ing conditions.

• Even when the ICE-9000NT receives the traced data with [read JOB#] selected as the JOB mode, the data is saved in the JOB memory after blocking in the same manner as the case where [new JOB#] is selected.

• When registering the shape data as a registered shape, let the ICE-9000NT wait with [new PTN#].

See “2.4.1 Registering lens shapes” (Page 62) for the method of registering lens shapes as regis-tered shapes..

CAUTION • Never perform re-tracing using the LE-9000SX/LX on the condition that the “Pleaseenter JOB#.” message is displayed.

If re-tracing is performed before the ICE-9000NT saves the data (before blocking), thenewly traced data is transferred to the ICE-9000NT and the previously one is deleted.

Processing conditions

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7 Enter the lens layout data for the right-eyelens.

See “2.6.2 Entering layout data for singlevision lenses” (Page 77) for the method ofentering lens layout data.

8 Place the lens on the lens table and block it.See “2.10 Blocking” (Page 111) for the blocking method.

Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is savedin the JOB# simultaneously with blocking.

9 Enter the lens layout data for the left-eye lens.After the right-eye lens is blocked, the screenswitches to the layout display for the left-eyelens automatically. The layout data for theright-eye lens is displayed by default.

The data shown by yellow buttons needsmodifications. When modifying data, displaythe numeric keypad and enter a valuethrough it.

When keeping the data without modifying it,press the yellow numeric button twice.

10 Block the left-eye lens.Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is savedagain in the same JOB# simultaneously with blocking.

Lens Layout data

• When blocking a left-eye lens only, press the LEFT button to switch the screen to the layout display for the left-eye lens.

• When both-eye frames or patterns have been traced, it is allowed to enter lens layout data independently for the left- and right-eye lenses before blocking.

• Blocking is prohibited as long as layout data is highlighted by yellow buttons.

• “0” is displayed for AXIS by default regardless of the entered layout data of the right-eye lens.

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211 Store the blocked lens in a tray etc. with the JOB# marked on it.

Clearly mark the left- or right-eye lens on the tray etc. when storing the lens.

This is all you have to do with the ICE-9000NT.The operations after data transfer will be performed with a lens edger.

12 Import the processing data from the ICE-9000NT to the LE-9000SX/LX.

1) Enter the JOB# with the LE-9000SX/LX in the standby status (which is not processingnor tracing).

Enter a JOB# with the or button.

2) Quickly press the DATA SET button of the LE-9000SX/LX.

A request for data transfer will be sent to the ICE-9000NT.

3) The ICE-9000NT transfers the data corresponding to the JOB# to the LE-9000SX/LX.

4) The transferred data is displayed on the LE-9000SX/LX.

13 Process the lens with the LE-9000SX/LX.As required, enter the size compensation value, bevel curve value, bevel tip point, etc. priorto processing.

When processing both-eye lenses, process them successively.

• It is impossible to set processing conditions independently for the left- and right-eye lenses to be saved in the same JOB#.

The processing conditions saved simultaneously with the last blocking are finally saved in theJOB#.

• The layout and traced data already used for previous blocking are protected from reuse for successive blocking.

• When repeatedly blocking lenses without processing them, go back to Step 2. Be careful not to enter the same JOB# again with which lenses have not yet been processed.

Entering the same JOB# will overwrite the JOB data and the former JOB data will be deleted.

• The barcode scanner from the LE-9000SX/LX is not available in the Blocker/LE system.

• Quickly press the DATA SET button. When the button is pressed for several seconds, the data traced by the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000SX/LX is displayed.

• Import JOB data for processing lenses after blocking the lenses with the lens cups.

• When the other-eye lens has not been blocked yet, go back to Step 5. Then import the same processing (JOB) data again from the ICE-9000NT and process the lens.

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2.3.2 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the RS232 systemIn the RS232 system, the ICE-9000NT saves and manages data as a data server.Tracing is performed with the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000 or LT-900. The operating proceduremay partially vary according to the used tracer.

1 Turn the power switch on ( ) to start the ICE-9000NT.See “2.2 Startup” (Page 38) for ICE-9000NT startup procedure.

2 Trace frames or patterns.

When using the LT-900:Trace frames or patterns.

Refer to the LT-900 operator’s manual for the tracing procedure.

When using the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000:1) Trace frames or patterns.

2) Scan the JOB# code with the barcode scanner connected to the LE-9000 while tracing.

3) After the completion of tracing, the shape data is automatically transferred to the ICE-9000NT.

4) The ICE-9000NT automatically saves the shape data transferred from the LE-9000.

3 Call up the traced data.

When using the LT-900:1) Set the JOB mode to new JOB# and enter

the JOB#.

Pressing the numeric button on the right of thenew JOB# button displays the numeric keypad.After entering the JOB#, press the ENT button.

When the barcode scanner is connected, readthe barcode.

2) Press the DATA SET button to call up thelens shape data.


• When the LT-900 is used, be sure to confirm that tracing has been completed and press the DATA SET button.

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When using the built-in tracing unit ofthe LE-9000:1) Set the JOB mode to read JOB# and enter

JOB#.

Pressing the numeric button on the right of theread JOB# button calls up the numeric keypad.After entering a JOB#, press the ENT button.

When the barcode scanner is connected, readthe barcode.

2) As the JOB# is entered, lens shape data iscalled up from the JOB memory.

The shape is displayed in actual size on the screen. When both frames are traced, an FPD value isalso displayed.




• When shape data is called up from the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000, enter data and block lenses on the condition that the JOB mode is set to read JOB# mode.


Lens layout data

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Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is savedin the JOB# simultaneously with blocking.





9 Store the blocked lenses in a tray etc. with the JOB# on it.Clearly mark the left- or right-eye lens on the tray etc. when storing the lens.







• The layout and traced data already used for the previous blocking are protected from reuse for successive blocking.



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This is all you have to do with the ICE-9000NT.

The operations after data transfer will be performed with a lens edger.

10 Import the processing data from the ICE-9000NT to the LE-9000.

1) Scan the JOB# with the barcode scanner connected to the LE-9000 in the standby status(which is not processing nor tracing).


2) The ICE-9000NT transfers the data corresponding to the JOB# to the LE-9000.

3) The data is displayed on the LE-9000.

11 Process the lens with the LE-9000.As required, enter the size compensation value, bevel curve value, bevel tip point, etc. priorto processing.




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2.3.3 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Mini LAB systemIn the Mini LAB system, the ICE-9000NT saves and manages data as a data server.The ICE-9000NT, LT-900, and the LE-9000EX/DX comprise the system.Tracing is performed with the LT-900 connected to the ICE-9000NT.


2 Set the JOB mode to new JOB# mode andenter the JOB#.

Pressing the numeric button on the right ofthe new JOB# button displays the numerickeypad. After entering the JOB#, press theENT button.

When the barcode scanner is connected,read the barcode.

3 Perform tracing with the LT-900.Trace frames or patterns.


When using registered shape data without tracing, see “2.4.2 Calling up registered shapes”(Page 69).

• When lenses are blocked repeatedly, entering a JOB# initializes the screen.When the screen has been initialized, all the items on the screen other than the JOB# return totheir default settings as preset.

See “2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function” (Page 130) for the setting the items displayed onthe screen just after power-on.

Numeric buttons

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4 After ensuring that the tracing is completed,press the DATA SET button to call up the lensshape data.






Lens Layout data



• When the ICE-9000NT is connected to the ME-1000, or SE-9090 Express and AHM-1000 system, set the grooving and drilling specifications as necessary.

See “2.8 Grooving Settings” (Page 98) for grooving specifications.

See “2.9 Drilling Settings” (Page 101) for drilling specifications..

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Each data of shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is saved inthe JOB# simultaneously with blocking.






This is all you have to do with the ICE-9000NT.

The operations after data transfer will be performed with a lens edger.

11 Import the processing data from the ICE-9000NT to the LE-9000EX/DX.








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1) Scan the JOB# with the barcode scanner connected to the LE-9000EX/DX in the standbystatus (which is not processing nor tracing).


2) The ICE-9000NT transfers the data corresponding to the JOB# to the LE-9000EX/DX.

3) The data is displayed on the LE-9000EX/DX.

12 Process the lens with the LE-9000EX/DX.As required, enter the size compensation value, bevel curve value, bevel tip point, etc. priorto processing.


• When not using the barcode scanner to the LE-9000EX/DX, enter a JOB# to the JOB area and quickly press the (DATA SET) button.



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2.3.4 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Entry LAB systemIn the Entry LAB system, the external server saves and manages JOB data.Tracing is performed with the LT-900 connected to the ICE-9000NT. The ICE-9000NT should be usedto enter processing conditions and lens layout data (creating JOB data). Simultaneously with blocking,the JOB data is transferred and saved to the server.


2 Perform tracing with the LT-900.Trace frames or patterns.


When using registered shape data without tracing, see “2.4.2 Calling up registered shapes”(Page 69).

3 Set the JOB mode to new JOB# and enter theJOB#.


When the optional barcode scanner is con-nected, read the barcode.

4 Press the DATA SET button to call up the lensshape data.


Numeric buttons

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Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is trans-ferred to the server simultaneously with blocking.

The server saves the received JOB data in the database.




Lens layout data

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9 Block the left-eye lens.Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is trans-ferred again to the server in the same JOB# simultaneously with blocking.

The server overwrites the existing JOB data in the database.


When repeatedly blocking lenses without processing them, go back to Step 2.


11 Import the processing data from the server to the LE-9000EX/DX.


A request for data transfer will be sent to the server.

2) The server transfers the data corresponding to the JOB# to the LE-9000EX/DX.






• When not connecting the barcode scanner to the LE-9000EX/DX, enter a JOB# to the JOB area and quickly press the (DATA SET) button.

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13 When processing lenses continuously, go back to Step 11.

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2.3.5 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LAB systemIn the Blocker LAB system, the external server manages data.The ICE-9000NT imports the data of shapes, processing conditions, and layout from the server andblocks lenses; the ICE-9000NT serves solely as a blocker.

1 Perform tracing with the LT-900 and enter processing conditions and lens layout datafrom the server.

Their procedures differ according to the database and/or the tracer comprising the system.

Before blocking, each data of tracing, processing conditions, and layout must be saved inthe server.

1) Read the JOB# and perform tracing with the LT-900.

2) Simultaneously with the completion of tracing, the traced data is transferred to the server.

3) The server saves the received data into the database.

4) Enter processing conditions and lens layout data with the server.

Perform the following Steps 2 to 5 with the ICE-9000NT.

2 Set the JOB mode to e JOB# and enter theJOB#.

Pressing a numeric button on the right of thee JOB# button displays the numeric keypad.After entering the JOB#, press the ENT but-ton.


3 As soon as the JOB# is entered, the data is automatically transferred from the serverand displayed on the screen of the ICE-9000NT.

All the necessary data for blocking is included in the transferred data.

4 Block the lens.See “2.10 Blocking” (Page 111) for the blocking method.

The JOB data is transferred to the server simultaneously with blocking.

Numeric buttons

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5 The server saves the received data into the database.The server saves the data.

6 Store the blocked lens in a tray etc. with the JOB# on it.Clearly mark the left- or right-eye lens on the tray etc. when storing them.

When repeatedly blocking lenses, go back to Step 2.


7 Import the processing data to the LE-9000EX/DX from the server.1) Scan the JOB# with the barcode scanner connected to the LE-9000EX/DX in the standby

status (which is not processing nor tracing).




8 Process the lens with the LE-9000EX/DX.As required, enter the size compensation value, bevel curve value, bevel tip point, etc.before processing.

9 When processing lenses successivelya, go back to Step 7.


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2.3.6 Operating the ICE-9000NT in the Extended LAB systemIn the Extended LAB system, the external server saves and manages JOB data.Tracing is performed with the LT-900 connected to the ICE-9000NT.The ICE-9000NT should be used to enter processing conditions and lens layout data and to blocklenses. Simultaneously with blocking, the data is transferred to the server.It is also possible to use the ICE-9000NT only for blocking lenses by using data saved in the server. (Itis possible to create JOB data using a device other than the ICE-9000NT.)

The procedure for displaying JOB data on the ICE-9000NT differs according to whether the JOB datais created by the ICE-9000NT, or JOB data is called up from the server.

Creating JOB data using the ICE-9000NT:

By the following procedure, trace frames or patterns, enter JOB data, and block lenses using the ICE-9000NT.


2 Perform tracing with the LT-900.Refer to the LT-900 operator’s manual for the tracing method.

See “2.4.2 Calling up registered shapes” (Page 69) when using registered shape data with-out tracing frames or patterns, .

3 Set the JOB mode to new JOB# and enter theJOB#.



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4 Press the DATA SET button to call up the lensshape data.






Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is trans-ferred to the server simultaneously with blocking.

The server saves the received JOB data in the database.




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9 Block the left-eye lens.Each data of the shapes, processing conditions, and layout for the both-eye lenses is trans-ferred again to the server in the same JOB# simultaneously with blocking.

The server overwrites the existing JOB data in the database.


When repeatedly blocking lenses without processing them, go back to Step 2.


11 Using the LE-9000EX/DX, import the processing data from the server to the LE-9000EX/DX.










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13 When processing lenses continuously, go back to Step 11.

Calling up JOB data from the server:

Procedures for calling up JOB data that has already been saved into the server and for using the ICE-9000NT only for blocking lenses:


2 Set the JOB mode to e JOB# and enter theJOB#.

Pressing the numeric button on the right ofthe e JOB# button displays the numeric key-pad. After entering the JOB#, press the ENTbutton.


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3 As soon as the JOB# is entered, the corresponding JOB data is transferred from theserver to the ICE-9000NT.

4 The following procedure is the same as the procedure for creating JOB data using theICE-9000NT.

Follow the Step 7 and subsequent steps of “ Creating JOB data using the ICE-9000NT:(Page 58)”.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Registering and Calling up Lens Shapes

2.4 Registering and Calling up Lens Shapes

The ICE-9000NT can save the shape data of two-point frames etc. that are used repeatedly as regis-tered shapes.

* This function is unavailable with the ICE-9000NT in the Blocker LAB system.Calling up the registered shape data saved in the memory takes the place of tracing.The registered shapes are managed with the pattern codes (PTN#) and the data can be registered upto 350 (or 750*1) patterns at maximum.

2.4.1 Registering lens shapesThe registering procedure differs according to the system configuration.

In the case of the Blocker LE system:

1 Set the JOB mode to new PTN#.

2 Perform tracing with the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000SX/LX.The traced data is automatically transferred from the LE-9000SX/LX to the ICE-9000NT after tracing.

*1. It is set on the System screen for servicing. Contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor for details.

• When the rimless designer RD-100 is connected, registered shape data is saved in the RD-100 memory. The frame memory function for the registered shape in the ICE-9000NT becomes unavailable.

The RD-100 is connectable in the Mini LAB, Entry/LAB, or Extended/LAB system.

• The operation for saving or calling up registered shapes are as with the original one with the ICE-9000NT built-in memory.

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3 When the ICE-9000NT receives the data, the“Please enter JOB#.” message and thenumeric keypad are displayed.

4 Enter the PTN# with the numeric keypad.When the optional barcode scanner is con-nected, read the barcode.

5 Enter lens layout data.Enter the frame type, FPD (DBL), and specifywhether or not to polish lenses.

6 Depress the button located on the front of the ICE-9000NT until it emits a shortbeep to save the data.

It is also possible to save the data by pressing MEMORY in the lower right of the screen andpressing the OK button under the “Do you want to memorized the data” message.

Together with the shape data, frame type, FPD (DBL) and selection/deselection of polishingmode are saved.

• When the Auto Job# Increment parameter is set to EXEC, the message is not displayed; a PTN # incremented by 1 is automatically displayed.

• When connecting the ME-1000, or SE-9090 Express and AHM-1000 system in the Mini LAB system, set the grooving and drilling specifications on the ICE-9000NT as necessary.

When TwoPoint is selected as the frame type, set the drilling specifications.

When Nylor is selected as the frame type, set the grooving specifications.

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In the case of the RS232*, Mini LAB, Entry LAB, and Extended LAB systems:

* Using the LT-900 for tracing patterns or frames in the RS232 system is applicable.

1 Set the JOB mode to new PTN#.

2 Perform tracing with the LT-900.

3 Enter the PTN# with the numeric keypad.Pressing the numeric button on the right ofthe new PTN# button displays the numerickeypad. After entering the PTN#, press theENT button.


4 After ensuring that tracing is completed, press the DATA SET button.The shape data is transferred from the LT-900 to the ICE-9000NT and displayed on thescreen of the ICE-9000NT.


6 Depress the button located on the frontof the ICE-9000NT until it emits a short beepto save the data.

It is also possible to save the data by press-ing MEMORY in the lower right of the screenand pressing the OK button under the “Doyou want to memorized the data” message.

Pressing this area displays the numeric keypad.

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Together with the shape data, frame type, FPD (DBL) and selection/deselection of the pol-ishing mode are saved.

In the case of the RS232 system:

Using the built-in tracing unit of the LE-9000 for tracing patterns or frames is applicable.

1 Trace patterns or frames whose shapes will be saved.Trace patterns or frames.

2 Scan a JOB# using the barcode scanner connected to the LE-9000 while tracing.

3 After the completion of tracing, the shape data is automatically transferred to the ICE-9000NT.

The ICE-9000NT automatically saves the shape data transferred from the LE-9000.

4 Set the JOB mode to new PTN# and enter thePTN#.

The registered shape data is saved with theentered PTN#.

5 Set the JOB mode to read JOB#, enter theJOB# to call up the corresponding shape datafrom the memory.

Enter the JOB# scanned in Step 2.

The shape data is displayed on the screen.

6 Set the JOB mode again to new PTN#.The PTN# entered in Step 4 is displayed.

• A registered shape with a designated pattern code. It can only be overwritten.

• When the registered shape data exceeds 350 items (750 items is possible depending on the setting), the prior data up to the start of those 350 (or 750) items are deleted.

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8 Depress the button located on the frontof the ICE-9000NT until it emits a short beepto save the data.


Together with the shape data, frame type, FPD (DBL) and selection/deselection of the pol-ishing mode are saved.

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Messages when connecting the RD-100

One of the following messages appears depending on the RD-100 condition when the registeredshape (PTN) data is saved.

Error message Action

The same number exists. Do you want to change the number? Yes/No

The same number data has already been saved in the RD-100.Yes: The numeric keypad or keyboard appears again. Enter a new

PTN#. Press the ENT button to save the PTN#.No: The “Do you want to overwrite the data? Yes/No” message

appears. Selecting Yes overwrites the data with the same PTN#. Selecting No cancels the saving.

No CF inserted.Any CF (CompactFlash) card is not inserted in the RD-100.

Insert the CF card and save the data again.

Lack of capacity in CF.There is no free space in the CF card.

Free up the space or insert another CF card with enough free space.Save the data again.

The number of data is full.

The number of data in one folder reaches the maximum.Free up the space to reduce the number of data. Or, insert another CF card with enough free space.Save the data again.* The maximum number of data in one folder is 1000.

The number of folder is full.

The number of folders reaches the maximum.Insert another CF card with enough free space.Save the data again.* The maximum number of folders in the CF card is 500.

Please include any alphabet in maker name. Do you want to change the

number? Yes/No

Include one or more alphabetic characters in the PTN# maker code.

Yes: The numeric keypad or keyboard appears again. Enter a new PTN#. Press the ENT button to save the PTN#.

No: The PTN# saving is stopped.

Please shorten maker name. Do you want to change the number?

Yes/No

Reduce the digits of the PTN# maker code (before the hyphen) to 12 or less.

Yes: The numeric keypad or keyboard appears again. Enter a new PTN#. Press the ENT button to save the PTN#.

No: The PTN# saving is stopped.

The code isn’t registered.

When the data is going to be saved with a PTN# using the manufacture code function of the RD-100, the RD-100 does not have the corresponding manufacture code.

Change the PTN# to an appropriate one.

• The RD-100 must be turned on to save or call up the registered shapes.

• Refer to the RD-100 operator's manual for details such as PTN# setting conditions when the RD-100 is connected.

PTN# = [Maker name (12-digit maximum) – File number] (Up to 16 digits including the hyphen)

The hyphen can not be entered in the first and end digits.

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Registering lens shapes from JOB data

It is possible to call up saved JOB data and register it as registered shapes.

The following procedure is available only in the case of the Mini LAB, RS232, and Blocker LE sys-tems.

1 Set the JOB mode to new PTN# and enter thePTN#.

The PTN# button is changed to the JOB# but-ton.

2 Enter JOB# of the data to be called up.Pressing the JOB# area displays the numerickeypad (or keyboard*1). Enter a JOB# andpress the ENT button.

3 The corresponding JOB data is called up fromthe memory and displayed.

4 As necessary, modify the layout data.

5 Depress the button located on the frontof the ICE-9000NT until it emits a short beepto save the data


Together with the shape data, frame type,FPD (DBL) and selection/deselection of thepolishing mode are saved.

*1. Select TENKEY (numeric keypad) or KEYPAD (keyboard) to enter JOB# or PTN# in the JOB Code Input Interface or PTNCode Input Interface parameter.

Pressing this area displays the numerickeypad.

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2.4.2 Calling up registered shapesWhen blocking a lens using saved registered shape data, call up it to the layout display.

1 Enter the JOB# in new JOB# mode.

2 Enter the pattern code (PTN#).Pressing the PTN# area displays the numerickeypad (or keyboard*1). Enter the PTN# andpress the ENT button.

3 The registered shape is called up from theinternal memory.

The 16-digit pattern code is displayed next toPTN#.

The screen condition is the same when thetraced data is called up.

4 Continue operation in the same manner as if tracing had been conducted.After entering processing conditions and lens layout data, block lenses.

*1. Select TENKEY (numeric keypad) or KEYPAD (keyboard) to enter a JOB# or PTN# in the JOB Code Input Interface or PTNCode Input Interface parameter.

Pressing this area displays the numeric keypad.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Checking Saved Data

2.5 Checking Saved Data

It is possible to call up JOB data saved in the internal memory to the LCD touch screen as necessary.This function is mainly for checking data.In addition, it is also possible to block lenses using the called up JOB data by modifying its lens layoutetc. if the called up data has already been used for processing lenses. In this case, the JOB data willbe overwritten with the same JOB code. This means that it is possible to process a lens using theoverwritten JOB data as the new JOB.

This function is available in the Mini LAB, RS232, or Blocker LE system where the ICE-9000NT serves as the data server.

1 Set the JOB mode to read JOB# mode.

2 Enter the JOB#.Enter the JOB# and press the ENT button.The data of the entered JOB# is called upfrom the memory to the screen.

3 Check the data displayed on the screen.

4 When checking another JOB data subse-quently, enter another JOB# in the same man-ner.

• When reusing the called up JOB data to block a lens by modifying the data, keep read JOB# mode, enter (modify) processing conditions and lens layout data as in the case of new JOB# mode and then block the lens using the modified JOB data. In addition, it is possible to block the lens using the called up JOB data without modifications.

In this case, make sure that a lens has already been processed using the JOB data of the calledup JOB#. Simultaneously with blocking, the JOB data will be overwritten into the memory.

Before blocking lenses with the data, press the RIGHT button (or LEFT button) for more than twoseconds to delete the yellow box (indicating that a lens has already been blocked using the data).

It is advisable to save such lens shapes that will be repeatedly used in the future as registeredshapes (with PTN#)..

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2.6 Setting Processing Conditions and Entering Layout Data

Perform tracing or import traced data before setting processing conditions and entering layout data.

It is unnecessary to set processing conditions and enter layout data when importing JOBdata from the server in the Blocker LAB or Extended LAB system since the processing con-ditions and lens layout data are transferred together with the traced data from the server.

2.6.1 Setting processing conditionsAs processing conditions, set the lens material, lens type, frame type, whether or not to polish lenses,and whether or not to safety bevel lenses.

• Lens materialSelect the lens material.

Pressing the lens material button displays thepop-up menu. From among the following lensmaterials, select the button of the desiredmaterial.• CR39 (General plastic)

• HiIndex (Plastic with high refractive index)

• Polyca (Polycarbonate)

• Acrylic (Acrylic)

• Glass (Glass)

• Trivex (Trivex, a plastic that tends to melt duringprocessing)

Lens layout data


Lens material pup-up menu

CAUTION • Be sure to select the correct lens material.Failure to do so could shorten the useful life of the processing wheel.

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• Lens typeSelect the lens type.Pressing the lens type button displays the pop-upmenu. Press the button of the desired lens type.

• Single (Single vision)

• MULT (Bifocal)

• PROG (Progressive power)

• MANUAL

• DEMO

Select MANUAL for the EX and prism lenses. Manuallyalign lenses using the marking on the lenses as aguide.Select DEMO when blocking demo lenses.

Setting the single vision lens detection mode or progressive power lens detection mode

When SETTING is selected, the sub-menu is dis-played.

Using the sub-menu, select single vision lensdetection mode (Single Detection) or progres-sive power lens detection mode (Prog. Detec-tion).

• Single vision lens detection mode

This is for setting the target of detection modefor single vision lenses.

Select Optical center to make the ICE-9000NT detect the optical center and cylinder axis angle of the lens. Select Mark to makethe ICE-9000NT detect the markings on the lens.

• Progressive power lens detection mode

This is for setting the target of detection mode for progressive power lenses.

Select Full-Auto to detect the printed eye point mark for far vision and horizontal line to com-pensate for the center of the distance part and for the inclination of the lens.

Only the + and marks can be detected automatically as the eye point mark for far vision.

Select Semi-Auto to make the ICE-9000NT detect the printed horizontal reference line of thelens and compensate for the inclination of the lens. Select Point Mark to make the ICE-9000NT detect the marked laser marks of the lens.

Lens type pop-up menu

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• Frame typeSelect the frame type.Pressing the frame type button displays the pop-upmenu. Press the button of the desired frame type.

• Metal

• Plastic (Celluloid frame)

• TwoPoint (Two-point frame)

• NylorTwoPoint, Nylor ⇒ Flat edgingMetal, Plastic ⇒ Beveling

Guided bevelingWhen the frame type is selected to Metal or Plastic, theGUIDE button appears in the lower left corner of thescreen.This button activates guided beveling mode.

Activating the guided beveling mode isimpossible in the RS232 system.

Each press of the GUIDE button switches the mode on and off.• Guided beveling mode is on...GUIDE button displayed in red

• Guided beveling mode is off...GUIDE button displayed in gray

Frame type pop-up menu

Guide button

• Setting this mode applies guided beveling automatically during lens processing. This prevents the lens from being processed in auto mode.

• For guided beveling in the ICE-9000NT, the software version of the lens edger must be compatible.

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• Polishing modeSelect whether the lens edge is polished.The selectable options depend on the connected lens edger.

When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to LE:Each press of the Polish button switches polishing on and off.

• Polishing is on.…Polish in white (highlighted)

• Polishing is off.…Polish in gray

When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to SE/ME:The selectable options depend on whether safety beveling is on or off.

When safety beveling is on:Pressing the Polish button displays the pop-upmenu. Select the button of the desired polishingoption.

• Non-Pol

• Polish

• Pol (EDG)

• Pol (S.B)

When safety beveling mode is off:Pressing the Polish button displays the pop-upmenu. Select the button of the desired polishingoption.

• Non-Pol

• Polish

Polishing mode pop-up menu

• Turning safety beveling off automatically changes the polish setting to Non-Pol even though Pol (EDG) or Pol (S.B) is selected.

Polishing mode pop-up menu

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• Safety beveling modeSelect whether the lens edge is safety-beveled.The selectable options depend on the connected lens edger.

When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to LE:Each press of the S.B button switches safety beveling on and off.

• Safety beveling is on. …S.B in white (highlighted)

• Safety beveling is off. …S.B in gray

When the Polish/S.B setting parameter is set to SE/ME:When the S.B button is pressed, the pop-up menu isdisplayed. Press the button of the desired safety bevel-ing option..

• Non-S.B

• Small

• Middle

• Large

• Special

• See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) for the setting procedure of the “Polish/S.B setting” parameter.

• Refer to the SE-9090 or ME-1000 operator's manual for the details on the polishing and safety beveling settings when the Polish/S.B Setting parameter is set to SE/ME.

Safety beveling mode pop-up menu

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• Soft processing modeThe Soft button activates soft processing mode.Set the Soft Mode Switch parameter to ON in advancein order to display the Soft button.

Each press of the Soft button switches the mode on and off.• Soft processing mode is on. …Soft button displayed in red

• Soft processing mode is off. …Soft button displayed in gray

• For soft processing in the ICE-9000NT, the software version of the lens edger must be compatible.

• Setting this mode applies soft processing automatically during lens processing.Soft processing is not available depending on the lens material. See the operator’s manual of theconnected lens edger for details.

• When the Soft Mode Switch parameter is set to ON, the CYL mode button does not appear on the layout screen. Set CYL mode with the CYL. Mode parameter.

Set the parameter according to “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120).

Soft button

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2.6.2 Entering layout data for single vision lensesAccording to prescription, enter lens layout data (FPD, PD, height of the optical center, and AXIS).In mark mode, the cylinder axis angle, AXIS, is not entered. In addition, enter arbitrary value in theSIZE field if necessary.The layout data is displayed in the numeric button next to each item button. Pressing the numeric but-ton displays the numeric keypad.

See “2.6.3 Entering layout data for bifocal lenses” (Page 86) or “2.6.4 Entering layout data for progres-sive power lenses” (Page 88) for bifocal or progressive power lenses..

1 Set the lens type to Single.

2 Check the detection mode of the lens (optical center mode/mark mode).Check the detection mode with the sub-menu that is displayed by pressing the lens type but-ton and SETTING button as well as on the layout display.

Optical center mode

In this mode, the ICE-9000NT blocks the lensby detecting the optical center and cylinderaxis angle of the lens.

Optical center mode is distinguished from markmode by AXIS and measured data of the lenson the single vision lens layout display (Single).

Mark mode

In this mode, the ICE-9000NT blocks the lensby detecting the marking on the lens markedusing the lensmeter in accordance with pre-scription.

Mark mode is distinguished from optical centermode by the single vision lens layout display(Single) without AXIS and measured data ofthe lens.

• After both-eye tracing, entering layout data for the right-eye lens (or left-eye lens) and switching the layout display to that for the other-eye lens, displays by default the layout data for the right-eye lens (or left-eye lens).

For the cylinder axis angle AXIS, “0” is displayed as a default.

• The items of lens layout data partially differ according to the detection mode of the single vision lenses (between optical center and mark modes).

See “2.6.1 Setting processing conditions” (Page 71) for the method of setting the Single detectmode.

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3 Enter necessary layout data.When the necessary item is not entered, the corresponding numeric button is highlighted inyellow.

When blocking the lens with mark mode, the AXIS data is not displayed as it is unnecessary.

See the following explanations for the details on layout data:

Items to be entered in layout data

1) FPD (or DBL)Press the numeric button of FPD (or DBL) to displaythe numeric keypad. Enter any value and press theENT button.

The range of the FPD value is 30.00 to 99.50mm in increments of 0.01 mm.

Pressing the CE button clears the enteredvalues. When no value is entered or the valueis not changed, this button closes the numerickeypad.

When the traced data includes the frame data (both-eye tracing), the FPD value is automatically enteredtogether with the traced data.

The DBL (width between the nasal ends of the left andright frames) can also be entered instead of the FPD.

PD

FPD

Height of the

optical center

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Pressing the FPD button displays the pup-upmenu. Press the DBL button to enter the DBLvalue.

The range of the DBL value is 1.00 to 30.00mm in increments of 0.01 mm.

2) PD (or 1/2PD)Press the numeric button of PD (or 1/2PD) to display the numeric keypad. Enter any value and pressthe ENT button.

The range of the PD value is 30.00 to 99.50 mm in increments of 0.01 mm.

The monocular PD (1/2PD) can also be enteredinstead of the PD.

It is possible to enter the distance from thebridge center to each eye separately.

Pressing the PD button displays the pop-upmenu. Press the 1/2PD button to enter themonocular PD value.

The range of the 1/2 PD value is 15.00 to49.75 mm in increments of 0.01 mm.

3) Optical center heightEnter the optical center height independently for the left- and right-eye lenses.Press the numeric button of (PD or BT ) to display the numeric keypad. Enter values andpress the ENT to confirm the entry.

The range of the height is –15.0 to +15.0 mm in increments of 0.1 mm.

1/2PD

(R)

1/2PD

(L)

FPD

Height of

optical center ( )

PD

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It is also possible to enter the height from the lowestpoint of the lens shape (PD or BT ).

Pressing the button displays the pop-upmenu. Press the PD or BT button tochange the entry method.

4) SIZE (Enlarged or reduced lateral size of a lens shape)Enter arbitrary value in the SIZE field if necessary.Press the numeric button of SIZE to display the numeric keypad. Enter any value and press the ENTbutton.

The range of the SIZE value is –10.00 to +10.00mm in increments of 0.01 mm. The minusmark indicates that the lens shape is reduced, and the plus mark indicates that the lensshape is enlarged.

Enter the height of the optical center from the boxing (frame) center.

The minus mark indicates that the optical center is shifted downward. The plus mark indicates that the optical center is shifted upward.

PDEnter the distance between the optical center and the straight down point of the lens shape.

BTEnter the distance between the optical center and the lowest point of the lens shape.

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The lens shape is enlarged or reduced laterally whilemaintaining a similar form. At this time, the frame cen-ter is regarded as the reference position.

For example to the right: SIZE = +5 mm:

5) AXIS(Only when blocking single vision astigmatic lenses in optical center mode)Enter the cylinder axis angle (AXIS) independently for the left- and right-eye lenses.Press the numeric button of AXIS to display the numeric keypad. Enter any value and press the ENTbutton.

The range of the AXIS value is 0 to 180° in increment of 1°.The cylinder reading polarity of the axis (mixed, +, or – reading) must match the prescription.

CYL reading mode

To change the setting, press the CYL modebutton to display the pop-up menu and selectthe desired CYL mode.

• This function allows one pattern to be used for several different-sized patterns.

• Changing the shape to a different form is also possible.See “2.7 Shape Change Function” (Page 94) for details.

• Leave the SIZE value at 0.00 mm when tracing a frame. The value is different from the size compensation value of the lens edger.

Original shape size

Original shape size + 5 mm

Enlarged shape size

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As soon as the cylinder axis angle is entered, the lensshape rotates and lines up with the axis angle that wasentered.

CAUTION • When the cylinder reading porality is set to ± (mixed) and the lens has a lower powerin the direction of the flatter meridian, the polarity of the displayed CYL value may beaccidentally switched to the other one. Make sure that the polarity of the CYL data onthe prescription agrees with that of the CYL value displayed on the screen; if not,press the CYL button to change the cylinder reading polarity so that the polarity ofthe displayed CYL value agrees with that of the CYL data on the prescription.

If these polarities do not agree, an axis shift of 90° of the blocked lens will result.

• When an out-of-range value is entered for the FPD, PD, optical center height, SIZE or AXIS value, the ICE-9000NT emits beeps, and the value changes to the previous one. Enter a value that is within the specified range again.

• When the FPD, PD, and optical center height are entered, the minimum lens diameter required for processing appears at “MIN”.

The minimum lens diameter is provided for reference. A lens 2 to 3 mm larger in diameter is rec-ommended in case the optical center and lens center are not the same.

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6) ACT/PAS (Layout mode)Select whether to block the lens with a lens cup at opti-cal center or at the frame center.Pressing the ACT (or PAS) button displays the pop-upmenu. Press the button of the desired layout mode.

• ACT…The lens is blocked with the lens cup atthe optical center.

• PAS…The lens is blocked with the lens cup atthe boxing (frame) center.

• When the ALM (Auto Lensmeter) function does not work for dark sunglass lenses which only allow a small amount of rays of light to pass through, block the lenses with mark mode.

When marking astigmatic lenses, align the cylinder axis angle to that on the prescription.

See “8) Single detect mode” of “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) to switch the detectionmode to mark mode, .

For lenses that cannot be blocked even with mark mode, block them with manual mode.

• Low-power single vision lenses may produce a dispersion in data measured by the ALM function during measurements. In this case, mark the lenses with a lensmeter and block them with mark mode.

For the lenses whose spherical and cylindrical power is about ±1 D or less, be careful that mea-sured data is stable.

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Changes in the cup mark shape according to the layout data

When the lens shape contacts the circle of the cupmark, the circle changes into an oblate ellipse.

The oblate ellipse shows the minimum lenssize with a lens cup for half-eye lens.

If the standard lens cup is continued to be used, the adapter or lens clamp may contacts the process-ing wheel because the distance between the blocking point and lens edge is short.

When the cup mark changes into the oblate ellipse, block the lens with a lens cup for half-eye lens.

Set the cup mark size with the corresponding parameter(s) depending to the lens edger.See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) for the setting method.

Half-eye lens whose vertical diameter is

smaller than that of the cup mark

• When the Cup Mode parameter is set to Pliable, the displayed cup mark is constant in size. In addition, the settings of the Full eye minimum size, minimum edging H size, and Minimum edging V size parameters become disabled.

See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page120) for the setting procedure.

Minimum lens diameter

(Full eye minimum size)

Minimum horizontal length for

lens to be processed

Minimum vertical length for

lens to be processed

Minimum lens size with a standard lens cup Minimum lens size with a lens cup for half-eye lens

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Minimum lens diameter for processing with the lens edger

Minimum lens diameter for processing with the ME-1000

Lens edgerMinimum lens

diameter for the standard lens cup

Minimum horizontal length for lens to be

processed

Minimum vertical length for lens to be

processed

LE-9000 (Flat edging) φ28 mm φ21 mm φ19 mm

LE-9000 (Beveling) φ30 mm φ22 mm φ22 mm

SE-9090 φ29 mm φ26 mm φ23 mm

Processing typeMinimum horizontal length for lens to be

processed

Minimum vertical length for lens to be

processed

Circumference processing,

Grooving

Flat edging φ32 mm φ19 mm

Beveling φ33 mm φ20 mm

Safety bevelingFlat edging φ32 mm φ25 mm

Beveling φ34 mm φ26 mm

• When the lenses have an excessively short vertical diameter that the processing wheels may come in contact with the lens cup, even when using a lens cup for half-eye lenses, the yellow cup mark changes to red to warn the operator of a possibility of contact.

In such case, just change the layout mode to passive (PAS) and then block the lens. At that time,it is unnecessary to change the lens layout data.

It is impossible to block the lens when the cup mark is in contact with the lens shape or the cupmark intersects the lens shape and turns from yellow to red.

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2.6.3 Entering layout data for bifocal lensesThe ICE-9000NT automatically blocks bifocal lenses by detecting the segment base point (top linecenter of segment).According to prescription, enter lens layout data (FPD, near PD, and height of the optical center).As the layout mode for the bifocal lenses, select passive (PAS) mode.

1 Set the lens type to MULT (bifocal lens).

2 Enter the FPD (or DBL).

3 Enter the prescribed near PD (PD for the segment) at the PD (or 1/2PD) field.

4 Select a method to enter the optical centerheight.


• If the lenses have a specific segment in shape (e.g. circular segment), the segment position cannot be detected and the lenses cannot be blocked. Manually block such lenses (with manual mode).

In such cases, mark the lenses using the lensmeter, and set the lens type to Manual.

Near PD

Base point

(Top line center of segment)

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Select either of the following.

5 Enter the height of the segment base point(top line center of segment).

Pressing the numeric button next to the PDor BT button displays the numeric keypad.Enter any value and press the ENT button.

PD

Enter the distance from the center point on the top line of the segment straight down to the point on the lens shape.

BT

Enter the height from the point level with the center of the segment on the top line straight down to the lowest point on the lens shape.

• The WD represents the horizontal length of the segment. When the lens is not place on the lens table, “30.0” is displayed. As soon as the lens is placed, the outer shape of the segment is detected and its size is displayed.

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2.6.4 Entering layout data for progressive power lensesBlock the progressive power lenses aligning to the optical center (eye point for far vision).According to prescription, enter lens layout data (FPD, PD, height of the optical center, and EP).The layout mode for the progressive power lenses is selectable between active and passive.For the alignment method of the eye point for far vision, select either of the following three methods.

1 Full-Auto

The ICE-9000NT automatically detects the printed eye point mark for far vision and horizontal lineand blocks the lens in accordance with the detected marks.

Only the “+” and “ ” marks can be detected automatically as the eye point mark for far vision.

2 Semi-Auto

The ICE-9000NT detects the horizontal reference line of the lens and compensates for the inclina-tion of the lens. Manually align the lens with the eye point mark for far vision and block the lens.

3 Point Mark

The ICE-9000NT detects the marked laser marks of the lens and automatically blocks the lens.

Select the alignment method by pressing the lens type button, then pressing the SETTINGand select the desired detection mode from the displayed sub-menu. See “2.6.1 Setting pro-cessing conditions” (Page 71) for the method of setting the detection mode.

Full-Auto mode

Enter lens layout data using the printed eye point forfar vision on the lens.

During blocking, the lens is blocked with the lens cupat the center of the distance part of the lenses detectedfrom the printed eye point mark for far vision and hori-zontal reference lines.

Before blocking the lens, erase marks on the lensother than the printed eye point for far vision and hori-zontal reference lines.

Semi-Auto mode

Enter lens layout data using the printed eye point for far vision on the lens.

The inclination of the lens is automatically compensated for with respect to the horizontal referencelines. To block the lenses, manually align the lens using the eye point mark for far vision.

Before blocking the lenses, erase marks on the lens other than the printed eye point for far vision andhorizontal reference lines.

R

Eye point mark for far vision

Horizontal reference line

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Point mark mode

Enter lens layout data by specifying a desired eye pointfor far vision by the height from the laser marks (EP).

Measure the EP value in advance:

1) Mark the laser marks with a pen.

2) Determine a desired eye point for farvision, and measure the height from thelaser marks (EP).

The range of the EP value is 0.0 to + 6.0mm inincrements of 0.1mm.

The ICE-9000NT automatically detects the marked laser marks of the lens and blocks the lens.

Entering lens layout data

1 Set the lens type to PROG (progressivepower lens).

2 Enter the FPD (or DBL).

3 Enter the prescribed PD (or 1/2PD) at the PD(or 1/2PD field).

4 Select a method to enter the optical centerheight.


EP

Laser markLaser mark

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Select either of the following.

5 Enter the height of the eye point.Pressing the numeric button next to the PDor BT button displays the numeric keypad.Enter any value and press the ENT button.

6 When blocking the lens with point mark mode,enter the EP value.

Pressing the numeric button next to the EPbutton displays the numeric keypad. Enterany value and press the ENT button.

The range of the EP value is 0.0 to +6.0 mmin increments of 0.1 mm.

As soon as the EP value has been entered,the eye point mark for far vision changes asshown in the figure.

PD

Enter the distance between the eye point for far vision and straight down point of the lens shape.

BTEnter the distance between the eye point for far vision and the lowest point of the lens shape.

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7 Select the layout mode between active (ACT) and passive (PAS).Pressing the ACT (or PAS) button displays the pop-up menu. Select the button of thedesired layout mode.

• The Prog. EP input parameter allows the operator to choose whether to enter EP values for each individual JOB data or to use the displayed EP value for blocking with Point Mark mode.

It is strongly recommended to set the Prog. EP input parameter to Necessary to avoid omitting amodification to EP values when it is necessary to change the EP values for each individual JOBdata. See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) for the details on the setting method.

• The EP value serves in the same manner as with Full-Auto mode and with Semi-Auto mode.

It is allowed to shift the eye point mark for far vision as shown in the above figure for easy align-ment. In Full-Auto or Semi-Auto mode, enter a desired EP value because the value has no effecton layout and blocking.

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2.6.5 Entering layout data for MANUAL-type lensesWhen the lens type is set to MANUAL (EX lenses or prism lenses etc), mark the lens using alensmeter in accordance with prescription. Then manually align the lens using the marking on the lensand block the lens.

The method of entering lens layout data is the same asthat for the single vision lenses with mark mode.See “2.6.2 Entering layout data for single vision lenses”(Page 77).

Setting WD

The WD represents the distance between thelongest vertical lines in the middle on the leftand right. Set the WD value depending on thespace between the markings on the lens.

It is also possible to set the WD just beforeplacing the lens on the lens table and block-ing the lens.

Setting the alignment scale

The height of the horizontally long ellipse andthe spacing between the horizontal lines ofthe alignment scale can be changed by thecorresponding parameters.

Manual Mode scale: (A in the figure)

Select the spacing between horizontal lines: 0mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm.

When 0 mm is selected, the horizontal lines arenot displayed.

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Alignment mark V size: (B in the figure)

Select the height of the alignment mark (hori-zontally ling ellipse): 0 mm, 1.0 mm, or 2.0 mm.

When 0 mm is selected, the horizontal longellipse becomes a straight line.

• Automatic or manual alignment is the difference between the mark mode for Single vision lens and MANUAL.

For special-purpose lenses, the blocked cup position may become shifted despite exact alignmenton the screen due to the optical characteristics of these lenses. In such cases, compensate for thedecentering by shifting the lens off the center using on-screen scales as guidelines and then blockthe lens.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Shape Change Function

2.7 Shape Change Function

This function changes imported shape data into a desired shape.The data can be changed arbitrary with the following six items:

• Total horizontal length (The entire shape is changed in the horizontal direction.)

• Nasal, horizontal width (Only the horizontal length between the frame center (or a desiredcenter) and nasal side is changed.)

• Temporal, horizontal length (Only the horizontal length between the frame center (or adesired center) and temporal side is changed.)

• Total vertical length (The entire shape is changed in the vertical direction.)

• Upper vertical length (Only the upper vertical length from the frame center (or a desiredcenter) is changed.)

• Lower vertical length (Only the lower vertical length from the frame center (or a desiredcenter) is changed.)

The hole position is corrected as follows when changing the lens shape data including hole positioninformation.

1 Display the original shape data on the layoutscreen.

2 Press the MENU button.The pop-up menu is displayed.

Horizontal positionIt is corrected so that the horizontal reference position from the temporal or nasal edge (H-Edge value) is maintained.

Vertical position The position from the original frame center are unchanged.

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3 Press the Edit shape button.The Shape Editor screen is displayed.

4 Select a step to be applied when changingeach length.

When the S (Step) numeric button is pressed,the pop-up menu is displayed.

Select the desired step button from the 0.10,0.25, or 0.50.

5 Specify the position of the reference lines.1) Press the H (Horizontal reference line) or

V (Vertical reference line) numeric button.

The numeric keypad is displayed.

2) Enter the amount by which the referenceline is shifted from the frame center (crossin solid lines) using the displayed numerickeypad.

The value is entered in increments of 0.01 mm.

H of 0.00 and V of 0.00 represent that the ref-erence lines are positioned at the frame center.

The polarity sign of the values represents that the reference line is shifted from the frame center as:

Shape EditorShape Editor



H(Horizontal reference line)

Positive value The reference line is shifted to the nasal side.

Negative value The reference line is shifted to the temporal side.

V (Vertical reference line)

Positive value The reference line is shifted upward.

Negative value The reference line is shifted downward.

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3) Press the ENT button to lock the entered value.

To cancel the entered value, press the CE button.

4) The numeric keypad closes. The entered values are displayed over the numeric buttons.

The reference lines are shifted and the numeric buttons around the lens shape display the updatedvalues from the shifted reference lines.

6 Change the shape.1) Press a numeric button of the six items to

be changed.

The pop-up menu for entering the length is dis-played.

2) Press the + button or – button to changethe length.

Each press of the + or – button changes thevalue and shape indication in the selectedstep.

Above the pop-up menu, the changed lengthfrom the one before change is displayed.

3) Repeat Steps 1) to 2) to change the length of the other items.

When the length is changed in multiple items, the value is displayed by total input value.

For example)When the total horizontal length (① ) is added by +1.00 mm and the nasal horizontal length (② )is added by +0.50 mm, the horizontal length is increased by +1.50 mm from the original shape.

• Pressing the Clear button cancels the entered contents and displays the original shape data.

• The cross in solid lines represents the frame center of the original shape data. Once the shape is changed, it is updated but the frame center (cross) is not be updated.

The frame center is updated after the changed shape data is saved.


① Total horizontal length

② Nasal horizontal length

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7 Press the EXIT button after length change.The “Do you want to change the data?” mes-sage is displayed for the operator’s confirma-tion.

8 Press the OK button to save the changed shape data.The changed shape data is saved and the screen returns to the layout screen.

Pressing the Cancel button returns to the layout screen without changing.

• Saving the shape data changed with the shape change function rewrites the original data.At the same time, the shape data is recalculated and the circumference displayed on the screen isrewritten.

• The layout data is not changed. However, only the FPD or DBL value is recalculated with the new shape data and rewritten.

When the frames type is set to TwoPoint, the DBL value is fixed but the FPD one is recalculated.For the other types of frames, the FPD value is fixed but the DBL one is recalculated.


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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Grooving Settings

2.8 Grooving Settings

It is possible to enter the specifications related to the grooving from the ICE-9000NT. The grooving data is transferred to the lens edger together with the normal processing data; it isunnecessary to set the grooving specifications in the lens edger.

Previously set the Groove Setting Function parameter to ON in order to set the grooving specifica-tions.

See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) for the setting procedure.

1 Display shape data on the layout screen.

2 Select Nylor for the frame type.The GROOVE button is displayed in thelower right of the screen.

3 Press the GROOVE button.The SET button is displayed on the right ofthe GROOVE button. In addition, the color ofthe background of the GROOVE button isturned to red, indicating that grooving is spec-ified.

• The setting is possible only when the ICE-9000NT is connected to an edger (ME-1000 or SE-9090 Express/AHM-1000 system) having the grooving function in the Mini LAB system.

The systems other than Mini LAB and LE-9000 series are not available.

• Press the GROOVE button again to cancel grooving. The color of the background of the GROOVE button is turned back to gray, indicating that grooving is not specified.

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4 Press the Set button to display the groovingentry screen.

Enter the curve, groove position, depth, andwidth individually for the left- and right-eyelens.

• Curve

1) Press the Curve button.

The pop-up menu for Curve is displayed.

2) Select the desired curve from the menu.

Auto Computer-calculated curve

Guide Sets guided grooving to be automatic when processing.

CurveManually enter the desired curve.

The numeric keypad is displayed when the value box is pressed. Enter the desired curve.

Front Front base curve (curve profiling the front surface of a lens)

Rear Rear base curve (curve profiling the rear surface of a lens)

Ratio Select the groove position on the edge by the ratio.The pop-up submenu of the ratio appears. Select the desired ratio.

Pop-up submenu displayed when the Ratio buttonis selected

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• Position (POS)

Change the position of the whole groove parallel to itself.

1) Press a numeric button of Position to display the numeric keypad.

2) Enter a value of the amount by which the groove is moved forward or backward andpress the ENT button (unit: mm).

• Depth

1) Press the Depth numeric button to display the numeric keypad.

2) Enter the groove depth and press the ENT button (unit: mm).

The depth value ranges from 0.0 to 0.8 mm.

• Width

1) Press the Width numeric button to display the numeric keypad.

2) Enter the groove depth and press the ENT button (unit: mm).

The width value ranges from 0.6 to 1.2 mm.

5 After specifying all the grooving conditions for the left- and right-eye lenses, press theSET button.

The grooving entry screen is closed and the specifications are saved.

Negative value The groove moves toward the front surface.

Positive value The groove moves toward the rear surface.

• The default depth value displayed over the numeric button can be specified by setting the Groove Depth parameter.

• The default width value displayed over the numeric button can be specified by setting the Groove Width parameter.

• When the Curve setting is other than Auto or when the groove position has been changed, ensure that desired groove specifications are displayed by checking the simulated groove section in the lens edger before processing lenses.

In the ICE-9000NT, the groove specifications are set without measuring the lens curve. Therefore,the set specifications may the groove to be off the lens edge.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Drilling Settings

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2.9 Drilling Settings

It is possible to enter the specifications related to the drilling from the ICE-9000NT.The drilling data is transferred to the lens edger together with the normal processing data; it is unnec-essary to set the grooving specifications in the lens edger.

Previously set the Hole Setting Function parameter to ON in order to set the drilling specifications.

See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) fro the setting procedure.

1 Display shape data on the layout screen.Ensure that PAS is selected as the layout mode. When ACT is selected, the drilling functionis not available.

2 Press the MENU button on the layout screen.The pop-up menu is displayed.

3 Press the Edit Hole button.The Hole Edit screen is displayed.

• The setting is possible only when the ICE-9000NT is connected to an edger (ME-1000 or SE-9090 Express/AHM-1000 system) having the grooving function in the Mini LAB system.

The systems other than Mini LAB are not available.

• It is possible to set the drilling process in all frame types (Metal, Plastic, Two Point, and Nylor).

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4 Press the ADD button.The Hole No. is set to “1”.

5 Set whether or not the hole position is mir-rored as necessary.

To specify for all holes to be drilled at mir-rored positions in the left- and right-eyelenses, activate the mirroring function.

When the color of the background of the Mir-ror button is cyan, the hole is automaticallyspecified to be drilled at the mirrored positionof the other lens shape.

The mirrored position of the hole of the otherlens shape is shown in cyan, and the hole No.is automatically incremented by 1.

Pressing the Mirror button toggles betweenturning on and off of the mirroring functionaccording to each hole.

6 Press an approximate position of a hole to bedrilled with fingers.

The coordinates of the specified hole positionare displayed.

It is impossible to specify the hole positionwithin the displayed circle in yellow.

A touch-screen pen etc. allows more precisespecifications for the hole position.

• For holes entered by the mirroring function, modification to or deletion of the hole position are simultaneously made to both the left- and right-eye shapes.

Hole No.

Hole specified on the other lens shape by themirroring function

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7 Modify the X and Y numeric boxes of POS toposition the hole at the desired postilion.

1) Check the coordinate display type.

The coordinate display type can be set accord-ing to each hole.

See “° Types of coordinate displays” (Page110) for coordinate display.

2) Press the X numeric button to display thenumeric keypad.

3) Enter the X coordinate (horizontal posi-tion) of the hole using the numeric keypad,and press the ENT button to lock the entry.

4) Enter the Y coordinate (vertical position) of the hole in the Y numeric box in the samemanner.

8 Change the DIA numeric box to enter thediameter of the hole.

1) Press the DIA numeric button to displaythe numeric keypad.

2) Enter the diameter of the hole (unit: mm)and press the ENT button to lock theentry.

The DIA value ranges from the default value to2.0 mm.

Next buttonBack button

• After the hole position is modified by manually dragging it or by entering the coordinates using the numeric keypad, the back and next buttons become available; these buttons allow the operator to return the hole position to one of the five latest positions or redo the returned modification.

When the back and next buttons are available, the buttons are highlighted by the orange back-ground. It is possible to return the hole position back to one of the five latest positions.

When the hole No. is changed, the ADD button or DEL button is pressed, the back and next but-tons are reset.

If the hole position is additionally modified by manually dragging it or by entering the coordinatesusing the numeric keypad, only the next button is reset.

• The default value displayed over the DIA numeric button is set by the Drill Diameter parameter.

• It is impossible to set a smaller value than the value set by the Drill Diameter parameter.

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9 Modify the Depth numeric box to enter thedepth of the hole.

1) Press the Depth numeric button to displaythe numeric keypad.

2) Enter the depth of the hole (unit: mm) andpress the ENT button to lock the entry.

10 Set the hole angle.Set with the hole angle button.• AUTO

• X Auto

• ANG

• ANGxy

• To drill through a hole, set the Depth box to “0.0”.

• It is impossible to set a larger value than the value set by the Drill Length parameter.

AUTO A hole is drilled vertically to the lens front at the hole position.

X Auto

The tilt angle in the Y axis (vertical) direction is specified.In the X axis (horizontal) direction, the hole is tilted by 90° with respect to the lens front.With 0° in the Y axis (vertical) direction, the hole becomes parallel to the chucking shaft. Entering a positive value tilts the hole upward and downward in the direction of the chucking shaft.

ANG

Enter the tilt angle.With 0°, it become parallel to the chucking shaft. Entering a positive value tilts in the direction of the chucking shaft.

Hole angle button

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11 Select Group No. to drill multiple holes in pal-lalel.

When the group No. is entered, the holes withthe same group No. assigned are drilled inparallel.

For example, with the hole angle button set toAuto, those holes are drilled in the lens frontat right angles to the middle point in the samegroup of holes.

Even in the same group, the holes between the left- and right-eye lenses are regarded asthose in separate groups.

12 Press the ADD button to specify the next holes.The set hole is displayed in cyan, and the hole number at the lower right of the screen isupdated.

When the hole is mirrored by the mirroring function, the hole number is incremented by 2.

The specified holes are shown in white over the lens shape.

ANGxy

Enter the tilt angle of the X axis (horizontal direction) and Y axis (vertical direction).

In the Y axis (vertical) direction, the hole becomes parallel to the chucking shaft with 0°. Entering a positive value tilts the hole upward and downward in the direction of the chucking shaft.In the direction of the X axis (horizontal) direction, the hole becomes parallel to the chucking shaft with 0°. Entering a positive value tilts the hole to the left and right in the direction of the chucking shaft.

• “0” in the Group numeric button represents that the hole is not assigned to a group.

• The holes with the same group No. to be made in the same lens (right- or left-eye lens) are shown in green.

• When multiple holes are assigned to a group, holes assigned to the same group No. blink by pressing the Group button.

Hole 1

Hole 3

Assuming that hole 1 andhole 3 are in the samegroup, those holes aredrilled in the lens front atright angles to the middlepoint of the holes.

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13 Set other holes in the same manner.Up to 16 holes can be specified for the right-and left-eye lenses in total.

14 After specifying all the desired holes, pressthe EXIT button.

The “Do you want to change the data?” mes-sage is displayed for operator’s confirmation.

15 Press the OK button to save the hole position.The hole position is saved and the screen returns to the layout screen.

Pressing the Cancel button returns to the layout screen without changing.

The holes are displayed over the lens shaperepresenting that the holes to be drilled arespecified

• To check the specified hole positions, select the hole No. by clicking the << or >> button.The coordinates of the hole position with the selected hole No. are displayed.

When the mirroring function is activated, it is only possible to select hole Nos. of the right-eye lensshape.

Specified positions of the holes to be drilled

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Drilling slotted holes

1) To specify the position of a hole, specifythe slotted hole by dragging the touch-screen pen etc.

Pressing the HOLE button and selecting theSLOT button from the pop-up menu can alsoset a slotted hole.

2) Specify the start and end points of the slot-ted hole with the POS and SLOT buttons.

In the case of the slotted hole, the hole isdrilled at the same angle from the start point tothe end point.

Notching can be performed by specifying either start or end point to the outside of the shape.

Drilling rectangular holes

1) Press the HOLE button and select theRECT button from the pop-up menu.

2) Specify the coordinates of the start andend points of the rectangular hole with thePOS and RECT numeric buttons.

Dragging on the screen can specify the startand end points.

Rectangular holes are drilled at the same anglefrom the start point to the end point.

Notching can be performed by specifying eitherstart or end point to the outside of the lens shape.

3) Specify the width with the DIA numeric button.

• The base start and end points of the slotted holes can be set from center or edge by the Slot Coordinate Mode parameter.

Coordinates of the start point

Coordinates of the end points

Rectangularhole width

• The roundness of the corners of the rectangular hole depends on the setting of the Drill Bit Diameter parameter.

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Drilling holes for T-Screws

The hole for a T-screw consists of the groove (counterbore of the slotted hole) and simple hole.

1) Press the HOLE button or SLOT buttonand select the T-Screw button from thepop-up menu.

2) Specify the center of the hole with thePOS numeric button.

3) Set the rotation angle of the slotted holewith the Rotation numeric button.

0º: horizontal, 90º: vertical

Deleting specified holes

It is possible to delete the specified holes.

1) With the << or >> button at the lower rightof the hole position edit screen, select No.of the hole to be deleted.

The selected No. of hole is displayed in red onthe lens shape.

2) Press the DEL button.

The selected hole No. is deleted and then thenext and later hole Nos. are advanced.

• In T-Screw mode, the hole depth cannot be changed.

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Displaying the coordinates of hole positions

There is ten types of coordinate displays by selecting the horizontal and vertical reference position.

Select the horizontal reference position from amongCenter , B-Edge , and H-Edge.

When B-Edge or H-Edge is selected,Nasal or Temporal can be selected.

Each press of the Nasal (or Temporal) buttontoggles between Temporal and Nasal.

Horizontal reference position

Select the vertical reference position from among Cen-ter and B-Edge .

Vertical reference position

Horizontal reference position button

Center The frame center is regarded as the reference position.

B-EdgeThe temporal end or nasal end of the lens shape is regarded as the reference position.

H-EdgeThe temporal edge or nasal edge that is immediately next to the hole is regarded as the reference position.

Vertical reference position button

Center The frame center is regarded as the reference position.

B-EdgeThe lowest point on the lens shape is regarded as the reference position.

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Types of coordinate displays

When the vertical reference position is set to Center

When the vertical reference position is set to B-Edge

Center , Center B-Edge (Nasal), Center H-Edge (Nasal), Center

B-Edge (Temporal), Center H-Edge (Temporal), Center

Center , B-Edge B-Edge (Nasal), B-Edge H-Edge (Nasal), B-Edge

B-Edge (Temporal), B-Edge H-Edge (Temporal), B-Edge

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Blocking

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2.10 Blocking

Before blocking, perform tracing or import traced data, set processing conditions and enter lens layoutdata.

1 Set the lens cup with the double-coated adhesive tape into the cup holder.Insert the lens cup as far it will go orienting the top mark to the back (ICE-9000NT) side.

When the displayed cup mark is oblate ellipse, be sure to use the lens cup for half-eye lens.

To use the lens cup for half-eye lenses, thedouble-coated adhesive tape for the lens cupfor half-eye lens is necessary.

When using normal double-coated adhesivetape, trim away the excess part along theedge of the cup.

• Suction cups are not available. Use only the lens cups (with adhesive tapes).

Top mark

Lens cup for half-eye lens Lens cup

Back side(ICE-9000NT side)

Front sideTop mark

Back side(ICE-9000NT side)

Front side

Pliable cup

Trim away

Trim away

Double-coated adhesivetape for the lens cup forhalf-eye lens

Double-coated adhe-sive tape

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2 Place the lens on the lens table with convexside up.

While watching the lens projected on thescreen, position the center of the lens at anapproximate center of the lens table.

When the optical center mark, segment mark,or eye point mark for far vision is detected,the mark changes from red blinking to solidwhite. (The optical center mark displays inred until it is moved inside the blocking area.)

When the mark in red is blinking, the lens cannot be blocked.

For bifocal lenses, place the lens with its segment forward (toward the operator).

For progressive power lenses, place the lens so that its horizontal reference line (or mark-ings of the laser marks) is roughly horizontal.

On the screen, the lens outline, segment shape, and printed eye point for far vision for theprogressive power lenses are displayed.

Lens outline projected on the screen

• The operator can judge if the lens outline is sufficient for the shape on the LCD touch screen on condition that the data for the lens layout is entered.

Unless the lens shape is displayed within the outline, replace the lens with a larger one.

When the lens size is insufficient for processing for frame changing (if a part of the lens shapeoverlaps lens outline), change the lens layout data so that the shape is moved inside the outline.This operation, however, does not follow the prescription.

• When the SPH and/or CYL values on the layout screen in Single: Optical center mode become red, it indicates that the optical center and cylinder axis values may be unstable because the lens power is low.

For a lens whose SPH and/or CYL values are displayed in red, it is recommended to block thelens after marking it with a lensmeter.

• Place bifocal lenses on the lens table with its segment forward (toward the operator), keeping the angle of decentering within ±5°.

If the angle of decentering exceeds ±5°, the segment mark changes to red and blocking becomesprohibited.

• Place the progressive power lenses on the lens table, keeping the amount of tilting of the horizontal reference line (or markings on the laser marks) within ±10°.

If the amount of tilting exceeds ±10°, the eye point mark for far vision changes to red and blockingbecomes prohibited.

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3 Align the lens.Align the single vision lens so that the squareframe indicating the blocking area changesfrom red to green.

When the mark is red and blinking, the lenscan not be blocked.

Outside of the blocking area, the optical centermark is also displayed in red.

For dual-tone colored lenses, be sure the cor-rect side is facing up before blocking. Placethe lens so that the colored lines are horizon-tal.

When the lens type is one of the following, manual and exact alignment of the lens is needed.• Progressive power lens (PROG) with Semi-Auto mode

Align the projected, printed eye point for farvision of the lens with the eye point mark for farvision.

Make sure that the amount of tilting of the hori-zontal reference line is within ±10° during thealignment.

Square frame indicating the blocking area

• In the single vision lens with Auto mode, the optical center mark should be in the center of the square frame as much as possible.

It reduces the effects from the lens diopter.

• Quickly press the button to magnify the display “2x”.

The larger view simplifies the alignmentprocess.

Blocking is possible with the magnifieddisplay.

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• MANUAL

Align the middle mark with the center of thealignment scale.

Ensure that the markings are level.

4 Block the lens.1) Press the button for about one sec-

ond until the ICE-9000NT emits a beep.

Before pressing the button, confirm that thelens cup is set in the cup holder.

Hold the lens with your fingers to prevent itfrom moving during blocking.

2) The blocking arm moves to the front andcenter, then downward to block the lens.

Keep your fingers away from the area betweenthe cup holder and lens.

3) When the lens is blocked, you can releasethe lens.

4) The blocking arm returns to the originalposition with the blocked lens.

5) Take the lens off the cup holder.

The blocking arm must stop moving before thelens can be removed.

• Prism prescription lenses cannot be blocked as the Single lens type. After marking the lens using a lensmeter, set the lens type to MANUAL and block it.

• Hold the lens securely until it is blocked completely.

• It is possible to set the time that the blocking arm descends with the Lens Holding Time parameter.

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The message “Please take off a lens.”appears.

Do not place a lens on the lens table whilethis message is displayed on the LCD touchscreen.

The following will be performed simultaneously with blocking:

• The processing conditions and the lens layout data that were entered will be saved with the shapedata.

• In the Entry LAB, Extended LAB, and Blocker LAB systems, data will be transferred to the server.

5 Store the blocked lens in a tray etc. with the JOB# on it.Clearly mark the left- or right-eye lens on the tray etc. when storing the lens.

6 To block the other lenses subsequently, change the JOB# before tracing them.

Blocking lenses using the same (already-used) JOB data again

The ICE-9000NT is provided with the protective function to prevent successively blocking both left-and right-eye lenses with the same (already-used) traced data. With this function enabled, it is impos-sible to successively block the lens with the same traced data (RIGHT/LEFT).

When it is necessary to block the lens again without reading traced data, press the RIGHT(or LEFT) button until the ICE-9000NT emits a short beep for more than 2 seconds. The pro-tective function against repetitive blocking with the same (already-used) traced data will becanceled and it is now allowed to block the lens with the same traced data again.

The JOB data that has already been used for blocking will be marked by an yellow box sur-rounding the RIGHT or LEFT button.

• When a lens is on the lens table when the message “Please take off a lens” is displayed, then remove the lens and perform blocking once without a lens.

Otherwise, the measured refractive powers of the lens will be inaccurate.

• The JOB data used for blocking is distinguished by the RIGHT (or LEFT) button by a yellow box surrounding the button on the layout display; this yellow box represents that the JOB data has been protected from reuse for successive or blocking.

• For the JOB data containing both-eye data, the shape data is automatically switched to the one for the remaining eye as soon as one lens has been blocked.

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Error messages when of the blocking error

The cause of the blocking error is displayed with the error message.

*1: In Manual mode when the Manual mode compensation parameter is set to OFF, the blocking posi-tion or axis may be shifted in the lens with a high-power CYL or one whose marked part has aprism power.

Be sure to check the blocked lens cup position after blocking.

Error message Action

Please enter JOB/PTN#.The JOB# or PTN# is not entered.

Enter the JOB# or PTN#.

Blocking position is out of range.

The blocking position is out of the blockable range.In the modes other than Manual, move the lens position or switch the layout mode between active and passive.In Manual mode, switch the layout mode between active and passive.

Optical center is out of range.The optical center detected in Single: Optical center mode is out of the blockable range.

Move the lens so that it is within the blockable range.

There is undetermined layout data. Determine the layout data.

Blocking protection is ON.

The lens of either eye side is going to be blocked with the same (already-used) traced data.

To block the lens, press the LEFT or RIGHT button for two seconds or more. The blocking protection is released.

Detection Error

The lens is not detected or the measurement is unstable. Check the following:

• The lens is placed on the lens table.• The lens and lens table are clean.• No interference lights

Axis Error(5deg)The segment axis of the bifocal lens exceeds 5°.

Rotate the lens so that the segment axis is within 5°.

Axis Error(10deg)The mark axis in Single: Mark or PROG mode exceeds 10°.

Rotate the lens so that the mark axis is within 10°.

Compensation Error

The prism powers are not compensated properly.In the modes other than Manual, move the lens position.In Manual mode, set the Manual mode compensation parameter on the

Parameter 2 screen to OFF.*1

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2.10.1 Blocking using the lens table for frame changingReplace the standard lens table with the lens table for frame changing when blocking lenses with asmaller diameter for frame changing etc.

Replacement method

Pull the lens table straight up to remove it.

Blocking method

Block lenses with the lens cup in the same manner as blocking lenses using the standard-type lenstable.

Lens table for frame changing

Standardtype

• Depending on the power of lenses, a measurement ray bundle may be shaded by the pins of the lens table, which may result in incorrect measured data. In such cases, turn the lens table to change the position of the pins.

• When the lens table for frame changing is used, the height of the placed lens slightly varies according to the position of pins, and this may cause an error in measured spherical and cylindrical powers of the lens. However, this does not influence the detection ability of the optical center and cylinder axis; this does not adversely affect the blocking accuracy.

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2.10.2 Blocking demo lensesWhen blocking demo lenses to trace them, mark the lenses with a lensmeter in advance.When blocking demo lenses, it is unnecessary to call up lens shapes, enter processing conditions andlens layout data.

1 Set the lens type to DEMO.

2 Set the lens cup with the double-coated adhesive tape into the cup holder.See Step 1 of “2.10 Blocking” (Page 111).

3 Place the lens on the lens table with the lens convex side up.

4 Align the lens.Align the middle marking with the center ofthe alignment scale.

Ensure that the markings are level.

5 Block the lens.The subsequent steps are the same as those in “2.10 Blocking” (Page 111).

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2.11 Daily Checks

Check the following before and after every use each day.It is recommended that a checklist is prepared and the check results are recorded.

Check before use

1) Are there any appearant deformations or dirt which might interfere with proper operation?Especially confirm that there are no foreign substances and dirt on the lens table.

2) Does the layout screen appear when the instrument is started?

3) Does values reads “0.0”, and are they stable (when the layout display is set to “Single:Optical center mode”)?

4) Does the blocking arm move properly when the button is pressed?

Check after use

1) Is the power turned off?

2) Is the ICE-9000NT dirty or damaged?

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Setting Parameters

2.12 Setting Parameters

The parameters can be changed according to the needs of the operator.

1 Display the Parameter 1 screen.Press the MENU button on the layout screenfor about three seconds until beep soundsare audible.

2 Press the button of the desired parameter to select and change the setting.The parameter setting is shown next to the button.

For the provided parameters and the description of each parameter, see the explanation fol-lowing the parameter setting procedure.

• For the parameters whose settings must be selected from the provided options, the pop-upmenu appears.

1) Press the button for the desired parametersetting.

2) The entry is confirmed and the pop-upmenu closes.

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• For the parameters whose settings should be specified by values, the numeric keypad is dis-played.

1) Enter a value with the numeric keypad.

2) Press the ENT button to confirm the entry.

To cancel the entry, press the CE button.

3) The numeric keypad closes.

3 Press the >> button to go to the Parameter 2screen and change the desired parameter set-tings in the same manner.

4 Press the >> button to go to the Parameter 3screen and change the desired parameter set-tings in the same manner.

5 Go back to the layout screen.Press the EXIT button.

• Quickly press the EXIT button. Depressing the button displays the System 1 screen.

When the System 1 screen is displayed,press the EXIT button quickly. Thescreen returns to the layout display.

Do not change the parameter settingson the System 1 screen as they are pro-vided for compensation purposes.

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[Parameter description: Parameter 1 screen]

1) System: Mini LAB, Blocker/LAB, Entry/LAB, Extended/LAB, Blocker/LE, Blocker/VCA, RS232, STD

Factory setting: Blocker/LE

This parameter sets the system configuration where the ICE-9000NT is connected.

Blocker/VCA should be selected for special models. STD is factory-set before shipment.2) ID No.: 0 to 9999

Factory setting: 32

This parameter sets the ID No. for multiple ICE-9000NT units in a network. Set any numberfrom 0 to 9999 as an identification number.

3) Server No.: 0 to 9999

Factory setting: 32

This parameter sets the ID No. for the host device that is the server on a network. Set anynumber from 0 to 9999.

4) Baud rate: 38400, 9600

Factory setting: 38400

This parameter sets the communication speed (Baud rate) for data communication usingEDGER 1 and EDGER 2 ports.

5) Edger2 port setting: Default, STD, NAVIS, MEGNET

Factory setting: Default

This parameter sets the system configuration for the EDGER 2 connector.

When the parameter is set to Default, the system configuration set by the 1) System param-eter is applicable to the EDGER2 port. When the parameter is set to STD, the STANDARDsystem configuration is applicable only to the EDGER2 port. In this case, the system config-uration for the EDGER1 port is as set in the 1) System parameter.

When the parameter is set to other than Default, the baud rate of the EDGER 2 port is fixedat 9600 regardless of the setting of the 4) Baud rate parameter.

6) Tracer: Inside, Outside

Factory setting: Outside

This parameter sets the tracer from which shape data is imported.

Never change the parameter setting from Outside. Inside is only for the ICE-9000 (with thetracing unit equipped). Setting the parameter to Inside disables the operator from importingshape data from the externally connected tracer.

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7) Cup Mode: STD, Pliable

Factory setting: STD

This parameter sets the lens cup.

Selecting STD makes the following two functions available:

• The cup mark can be changed in shape by setting the Full eye minimum size, Minimumedging H size and Minimum edging V size parameters.

• The cup mark is automatically switched between the standard cup mark and that for half-eye lenses in accordance with lens layout data.

When Pliable is selected, the displayed cup mark does not change in size. In addition, theabove three parameter settings do not take effect.

8) Full eye minimum size: 25.0 to 35.0 mm

Factory setting: 30.0 mm

This parameter sets the minimum diameter of the lenses (when the standard cup is used)that can be processed by a lens edger. Set any valuer from 25.0 to 35.0 mm (in incrementsof 0.1 mm) according to the lens edger.

9) Minimum edging H size: 15.0 to 30.0 mm


This parameter sets the minimum horizontal length of half-eye lenses that can be processedby a lens edger. Set any value from 15.0 to 30.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm) according tothe lens edger.

10) Minimum edging V size: 15.0 to 30.0 mm


This parameter sets the minimum vertical length of half-eye lenses that can be processed bya lens edger. Set any value from 15.0 to 30.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm) according to thelens edger.

11) Language: Japanese, English, French

Factory setting: English

This parameter sets the language displayed. Select from Japanese, English, or French.12) Blocking counter: Numeric value

Factory setting: 0

This parameter shows the numbers of blocked lenses.

To clear the number of blocked lenses, selectthe Clear or Cancel button of the “Do youwant to clear a clocking counter?” messagethat is displayed by pressing the correspond-ing setting button to the Blocking counterparameter.

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[Parameter description: Parameter 2 screen]Press the >> button (or << button) on the Parameter 1screen.

13) Diopter step: 0.01, 0.06, 0.12, 0.25

Factory setting: 0.25

This parameter sets the increments of SPH and CYL among 0.01, 0.06, 0.12, and 0.25 D.

The setting of 0.01 is only for adjustment. Do not select it for normal use.14) Layout preset: –5.0 to 5.0mm


This parameter sets the default of the height of the optical center. Set any value from –5.0 to5.0mm (in increments of 0.1 mm).

15) Optical center height input: Necessary, Unnecessary

Factory setting: Necessary

This parameter sets whether the height of the optical center value should be fixed or notwhen the ICE-9000NT imports traced data on condition that the ICE-9000NT displays nolayout data on the screen.

When the parameter is set to Necessary, it is necessary to modify the height of the opticalcenter value after traced data is imported from a tracer (the corresponding button is dis-played in yellow).

When the parameter is set to Unnecessary, it is unnecessary to modify the height of the opti-cal center value (the corresponding button is displayed in green).

16) Prog. EP input: Necessary, Unnecessary

Factory setting: Necessary

This parameter sets whether or not to let the operator confirm an EP value when enteringlayout data for progressive power lenses with Point Mark mode.

When the parameter is set to Necessary, the data is shown by a numeric button on a yellowbackground except when JOB data is imported from built-in memory. Unless the EP valueon the yellow background is modified or confirmed, the intelligent blocker prohibits the oper-ator from blocking or saving the JOB data.

To set EP values for each individual JOB data, set the parameter to Necessary. This pre-vents an error in position of a blocked lens cup caused by not modifying or confirming the EPvalue.

When the parameter is set to Necessary, it is necessary to enter EP values in the followingcases:

• When a JOB# is entered in new JOB# mode• When data is called up from the PTN memory in new JOB# mode• When PTN# is entered in new PTN# mode• When data is imported from the outside in e JOB# mode

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17) Manual mode compensation: ON, OFF

Factory setting: ON

This parameter sets whether or not to compensate for the deviation of the blocked cup posi-tion caused by prism and/or cylindrical powers when MANUAL is selected as the lens type.

The positional deviation of the blocked lens cup may result although the markings are accu-rately aligned to the alignment scale. This is because prism and/or cylindrical powers causethe markings on the lens captured by the CCD camera to optically deflected and appearshifted.

When this parameter is set to ON, the deviation is automatically compensated for. 18) Manual Mode Scale: 0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0


Select the spacing between horizontal lines of the alignment scale from among 0, 1.0 mm,2.0 mm, and 3.0 mm that is displayed on the layout screen with the MANUAL designated.When 0 mm is selected, the scale is not displayed.

19) Alignment mark V size: 0.0, 1.0, 2.0


Select the height of the alignment scale (horizontally long ellipse), displayed on the layoutscreen when MANUAL is selected, from 0 mm, 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm. When 0 mm isselected, the horizontally long ellipse becomes a straight line.

20) Auto JOB# Increment: EXEC, NONE

Factory setting: EXEC

This parameter sets whether or not to enable automatic entry of the job code (JOB#).

When the parameter is set to EXEC, the job code is automatically increased by 1 each timetraced data is received. However, if the job code is not displayed (the JOB mode button isdisplayed in yellow), the numeric keypad is displayed in the same way as when the parame-ter is set to NONE. The automatic JOB# increment function works only when the ICE-9000NT is configured in the Blocker/LE system.

21) Lens Holding Time: 0.0 to 5.0 sec.

This parameter is for setting the time period for the holder arm to remain at rest at the lowestposition in the range of 0.0 to 5.0 seconds.

This parameter allows the operator who are holding the lens with hands during blocking torelease hands from the lens at the lowest position by stopping the holder arm with the lensblocked with the lens cup.

In the case of the setting of 0.0 to 3.0 seconds:

The holder arm returns to the original position after it has stopped for the set period of time.

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In the case of the setting of 3.1 seconds orlonger:

The parameter is set to “STOP”.After blocking,the holder arm remains at rest at the lowestposition.

Press the on-screen UP button or but-ton to return the holder arm to the original posi-tion.

22) Polish/S.B setting: LE, SE/ME

Factory setting: LE

This parameter sets whether the lens edge is polished and/or safety-beveled with the lensedger. Select LE or SE/ME according to the lens edger to be used.

The selectable options for polishing and safety beveling differ depending on this parametersetting:

23) Lamp Level: 1 to 8

Factory setting: 8

Select the intensity of the measurement LED in the range of 1 to 8 (in increments of 1).

When the markings displayed on the screen for highly positive lenses are difficult to see,lower the parameter setting to lower the intensity. In the other cases, be sure to set theparameter to “8”.

Setting Polishing Safety bevelingLE Non-Pol, Polish Non-S.B, S.B

SE/ME

When safety beveling mode is designated:Non-Pol, Polish, Pol (EDG), Pol (S.B) Non-S.B, Small, Middle, Large,

SpecialWhen safety beveling mode is not designated: Non-Pol, Polish

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[Parameter description: Parameter 3 screen]

Press the >> button (or << button) on the Parameter 2screen.

24) Groove Setting Function: ON, OFF

Factory setting: OFF

When the parameter is set to ON, the grooving setting function is activated.

Set the parameter to ON only when the ICE-9000NT is connected to the ME-1000, or SE-9090 Express/AHM-1000 in the Mini LAB system.

25) Default Groove Setting: ON, OFF


This parameter is for setting whether or not to activate grooving after clearing JOB # data(after changing the JOB#).

Set the parameter to ON to set the grooving specifications after clearing JOB data.26) Groove Depth: 0 to 0.8 mm


This parameter is for setting the default groove depth displayed when the Depth numericbutton is pressed.

Set any value from 0 to 0.8 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm).27) Groove Width: 0.6 to 1.2 mm


This parameter is for setting the default groove width displayed when the Width numeric but-ton is pressed.

Set any value from 0.6 to 1.2 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm).28) Hole Setting Function: ON, OFF


When the parameter is set to ON, the hole position edit function is activated.

Set the parameter to ON only when the ICE-9000NT is connected to the ME-1000 or SE-9090 Express/AHM-1000 system in the Mini LAB system.

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29) Slot Coordinate Mode: CENTER, EDGE

Factory setting: CENTER

Selection of the base points either fromcenter or edge when entering the coordi-nate of slotted holes.

30) Correct Hole Position: ON, OFF


This parameter is for setting whether or not to correct the hole position when changing thesize of shape data including hole position information.

31) Drill Bit Diameter: 0.5 to 5.0 mm


This parameter is for setting the default diameter of holes when the DIA numeric button ispressed to use the hole position edit function.

Set the parameter in accordance with the diameter of the drill of the lens edger to obtain thehole of the minimum diameter.

Set any value from 0.5 to 5.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm).32) Flute Length: 1.0 to 10.0 mm


This parameter is for setting the maximum hole depth when the hole position edit function isused.

Set the parameter in accordance with the length of the drill of the lens edger.

Set any value from 1.0 to 10.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm).33) CYL. Mode: +, -, MIX

Factory setting: MIX

This parameter is for setting CYL mode when the Soft Mode Switch parameter is set to ON.It has same function with the CYL mode button on the layout screen.

CENTER EDGE

ONThe horizontal hole position is corrected so that the horizontal reference position from the temporal or nasal edge (H-Edge value) is maintained.

The vertical position (height) from the original frame center is unchanged.

OFFThe hole position is not corrected.

Both the horizontal and vertical hole positions from the original frame center are unchanged.

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34) Soft Mode Switch: ON, OFF


When this parameter is set to ON, soft processing mode becomes available. In the lowerright corner of the screen, the CYL mode button changes to Soft button.

In this time, CYL mode can not be set on the layout screen. With the CYL. Mode parameter,set CYL mode.

In each system of Mini LAB, Entry LAB, Extended LAB, and RS232, this parameter is avail-able.

35) JOB Code Input Interface: TENKEY, KEYPAD

This parameter is for selecting TENKEY (numeric keypad) or KEYPAD (keyboard) to enterthe JOB#.

KEYPAD must be selected to enter both alphabetic and numeric characters as the JOB#.36) PTN Code Input Interface: TENKEY, KEYPAD

This parameter is for selecting TENKEY (numeric keypad) or KEYPAD (keyboard) to enterthe PTN#.

KEYPAD must be selected to enter both alphabetic and numeric characters as the PTN#.

• To use the JOB# or PTN# including alphabets, all connected instruments must be updated for this function.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES: Initial Layout Screen Save Function

2.13 Initial Layout Screen Save Function

This function sets the items on the layout screen displayed when the power is turned on.When the factory settings on the layout display differ from those ordinally used, it is possible to changeand save the items to be displayed on the initial layout screen upon system activation.

<Items to be saved>All items except for numerics displayed on the screen can be saved.

• Right, Left

• FPD, DBL

• PD, 1/2PD

• Height of the optical center ( , BT , PD )

• Layout mode (ACT., PAS.)

• Lens material (CR39, HiIndex, Polyca, Acrylic, Glass, Trivex)

• Lens type (Single, MULT, PROG, MANUAL)

• Frame type (Metal, Plastic, Two Point, Nylor)

• Polishing mode

• Safety beveling mode

• CYL mode (CYL +, CYL –, CYL +/ –)

• Soft processing mode (On, Off)

• Single vision lens detection mode (Optical center, Mark)

• Progressive power lens detection mode (Full-Auto, Semi-Auto, Point Mark)In addition, as exceptions, the EP value on the layout display for progressive power lenses (PROG)and WD value on the layout display for MANUAL-type lenses can also saved as default settings.

<Procedures>

1 Change the settings.Enter the desired value in each item on thelayout screen.

The items whithin the framed to the right canbe saved.

• The soft processing mode setting is avialable when the Soft Mode Switch parameter is ON.

• The Layout preset parameter allows the default of the height of the optical center to be set.See “2.12 Setting Parameters” (Page 120) for the setting procedure.

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2 Save the settings.1) Press the MENU button.

The pop-up menu is displayed.

2) Press the Memorize Screen button.

The “Is an initial screen memorized?” mes-sage, which ask the operator whether or not tosave the settings on the screen as default,appears.

3) Press the OK button to save the settings.

• The processing conditions and lens layout items set here take effect throughout all the layout screens. It is impossible to set them individually for each layout screen.

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3. MAINTENANCE

3.1 Troubleshooting

In the event that the ICE-9000NT does not work correctly, then troubleshoot with the following tablebefore contacting NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

If the symptom cannot be corrected with the above actions, contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

Symptom Action

The ICE-9000NT does not work at all.

• Make sure that the power cord is properly connected. • Make sure that the voltage applied to the outlet is within the range

specified by the ICE-9000NT. • Check the fuses. If the fuses are blown, replace them with new ones.

See “3.2 Replacing Fuses (page 134)” for fuse replacement.

The measured data of the lens is unstable.

• Wipe dirt off the lens table (grid plate). • Keep the instrument away from direct illumination.

The “While initializing, a lens is not put on a machine” message remains on the screen.

• Check that threre are no foreign substances or dirt on the lens table.

The following error message is displayed during startup of the blocker.

• Optical Initialization Error

• A grid detection error occurred during power-up. • Remove foreign substances and soiling from the lens table and turn the

blocker on again. • Detach the lens table and turn the blocker on again.

When the blocker is restarted successfully, attach the lens table.

One of the following message is displayed:

• X Movement Error• Y Movement Error• R Movement Error• Upward Movement Error• Downward Movement Error

• The blocking mechanism is abnormal. After checking the error message, shut down the ICE-9000NT and contact NIDEK or your authorized distributor.

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MAINTENANCE: Replacing Fuses

3.2 Replacing Fuses

If the ICE-9000NT is not started even though the power switch is turned on, the fuses may be blown.Replace the fuses with spare ones.

1 Turn off ( ) the power switch.

2 Disconnect the power cord from the outlet.

3 Unplug the power cord from the inlet.

4 Pull out the fuse holder under the inlet.Pull out the fuse holder while pushing thelever in the arrow direction.

5 Take out the fuses and put in new ones.Fuse rating: T 1.6 A 250 V

6 Put the fuse holder back into its original posi-tion.

CAUTION • Be sure to turn the power off and disconnect the power cord from the outlet beforereplacing the fuses.

Electric shock may occur.

• Only the specified fuses (T 1.6 A 250 V) must be used.Any fuses other than the specified ones may cause fire.

Fuse holder

Lever

Fuse holder

Fuses

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3.3 Adjusting the Cup Holder

If the plunger inside the cup holder becomes loose or worn out, the cup holder may not hold the lenscup securely.To tighten the plunger, insert the hexagonal-head wrench into the hole at the front of the cup holder,and turn the plunger so that the cup holder can securely hold the lens cup, and that the lens cup canbe detached or inserted smoothly.

Turn the plunger clockwise to increase theholding power of the lens cup.

3.4 Cleaning

When the covers or panels of the ICE-9000NT becomes dirty, wipe with a soft cloth. For stubborn dirt,immerse the cloth in a neutral detergent, wring well, and wipe. Finally wipe with a dry and soft cloth.

The lens table is detachable.

As necessary, detach it from the main bodyand clean it.

Plunger

CAUTION • Never use an organic solvent such as paint thinner.This may ruin the surface of the instrument.

• Lightly wipe the exterior of the LCD touch screen with a soft cloth. Do not press theLCD touch screen using an object with a hard tip. In addition, keep magnetic objectsaway from the LCD touch screen.

Scratches or failure of the LCD touch screen may result.

• Never use a sponge or cloth soaked in water.The water may leak into the inside of the instrument and cause instrument failure.

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3.5 List of Replacement Parts

* After replacing consumables, restock them.

Part name Part number Note

Fuse 80402-02150 T 1.6 A 250 V 5 X 20 mm

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4. SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

4.1 Safety Features

To ensure safe use, the ICE-9000NT is provided with the following features.

<Blocking pressure detection function>

Even if fingers are caught between the cup holder and the lens, a blocking pressure higherthan the specified pressure is never applied against the fingers to protect them from injury.

<Blocking arm stopping function>

Even if the button is pressed and the cup holder arm is advanced without a lens onthe lens cup, the holder arm will be stopped at the specified position by a sensor to protectthe ICE-9000NT from damage.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES: Specifications

4.2 Specifications

Lens measuring Unit

• Method Imaging of projected image

• Maximum lens diameter80 mm dia.

• Camera CCD black and white camera

• Display 8.4-inch Color Liquid Crystal Display, 800 × 600 pixels

• Layout mode Single, MULT, PROG

• Items of lens layout FPD (or DBL)PD (or 1/2PD)AXIS (Cylinder axis angle of the lens)EP (Height of the eye point for far vision (for progressive power lenses))SIZE (Size compensation value)Lens material (Plastic lens, plastic lens with high refractive index, glass lens, polycarbonate lens,and acrylic lens)Frame type (Metal frame, celluloid frame, nylor frame, and two-point frame)Designations in processing (Polishing and/or safety beveling modes)Job code (JOB#)

• Range of data for lens layout

FPD 30.0 to 99.50 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)

PD 30.0 to 99.50 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)

1/2PD 15.0 to 49.75 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)

Height of optical center0 to ±15.0 mm (in increments of 0.1 mm)

SIZE 0 to ±10.00 mm (in increments of 0.01 mm)

• ALM function

Range of power measurementSPH: -10 D to +10 D, CYL: 0 D to ±6 D

Accuracy of measured optical center±0.5 mm (when SPH is 1 D or more with the CYL+ and CYL– modes)

Accuracy of measured cylinder axis (axis)±1° (when CYL is 1 D or more)

• Blocking

Blocking methodMotorized blocking method

Blocking pressure3 kgf

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Other Functions

Dimensions and Weight etc.

Environmental Conditions (in use)

Environmental Conditions (in transport and storage)

• Frame memory function (only for the Blocker LE and Mini LAB systems)

Unregistered shape: 750 patterns at maximum, Registered shape: 350 patterns at maximum(or Unregistered shape: 350 patterns at maximum, Registered shape: 750 patterns at maximum)* Selectable on the System screen for servicing.

• Interface function Three built-in RS-232C ports

PORT 1 For connection with a computer, LAN (network) or a (first) lens edger

PORT 2 For connection with a (second) lens edger

PORT 3 For connection with a barcode scanner

LAN One built-in LAN (10BASE-T) port

• Dimensions 440 (W) × 605 (D) × 460 (H) mm

• Weight Approx. 26 kg (main body of ICE-9000NT only)

• Power source AC100 to 230 V, 50/60 Hz

• Power consumption 100 VA

• Temperature +5 to +40ºC

• Humidity Relative humidity must not exceed 50% at a maximum temperature of 40°C

• Atmospheric pressure700 to 1060 hPa

• Altitude Up to 1000 m at sea level

• Temperature –25 to +70ºC

• Humidity 10 to 100%

• Atmospheric pressure700 to 1060 hPa

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SPECIFICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES: Standard Configuration

4.3 Standard Configuration

4.3.1 Standard accessories

4.3.2 Optional accessories

• Lens table for frame changing 1 unit

• Power cord 1 unit

• RS-232C cable 1 unit

• Blower 1 unit

• Spare fuses 2 units

• Jig for lamp replacement 1 unit (for servicing)

• Operator’s manual 1 volume

• Barcode scanner

• RS-232C cable

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Numerics

1/2PD •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 79A

AXIS •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6, 81Axis ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7B

BARCODE connector ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4BLOCK button •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3Blocker LAB system •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 26, 56Blocker LE system •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 20, 40Blocking arm •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2Boxing system •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6C

Changes in the cup mark shape •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 84Cup holder •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2Cup mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9CYL ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7CYL reading direction ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8D

DBL ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 78Demo lens •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 118Drilling ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••101E

EDGER 2 connector •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4Entry LAB system •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 24, 52Extended LAB system ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 28, 58F

FPD •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6, 78Frame center mark •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 9Frame type •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••7, 73Fuse holder ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 4G

Grooving ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 98H

Height of optical center ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6

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Inlet •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4J

JOB mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••5L

LAN port •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4Layout mode •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6, 83LCD touch screen ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2Lens material ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7, 71Lens table •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••2Lens table for frame changing ••••••••••••••••••••••••2, 117Lens type •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7, 72M

MEMORY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9Menu •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8Mini LAB system ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••22, 48Minimum lens diameter •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8O

Optical center mark ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9P

Pattern code ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••9PC/LAN/EDGER 1 connector ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4PD ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6, 79Polishing mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 7, 74Power switch ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••4Processing condition •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 71R

Registered shape •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 62Right/Left indication •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••8RS232 system •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••21, 44S

Safety beveling mode ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 8, 75SIZE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6, 80SPH •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••6W

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