The document does not specify whether the marking ink cartridges for the Topcon CL-300 are refillable or replaceable. However, they are listed as consumable supplies, which suggests they are replaceable.

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Summary of Contents for Topcon CL-300

Page 1 FRONT COVER USER MANUAL COMPUTERIZED LENSMETER CL-300...
Page 2: Introduction
• The LCD touch panel will facilitate operation PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL This Instruction Manual covers an overview of the TOPCON Computerized Lensmeter CL- 300, basic operations, troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning. To ensure the efficient, safe use, read through “DISPLAYS AND SYMBOLS FOR SAFE USE”...
Page 3 2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice and with- out legal obligation. 3. The contents of this manual are correct to the best of our knowledge. Please inform us of any ambiguous or erroneous descriptions, missing information, etc. ¤2012 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENT INTRODUCTION ......................1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................5 HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL .................6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION .............6 USER MAINTENANCE....................6 DISCLAIMERS ......................6 DISPLAYS AND SYMBOLS FOR SAFE USE ............7 SYMBOLS ........................7 WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS .............8 COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES ......................9 COMPONENT NAMES.....................10 COMPARTMENT SPACE..................11 OPERATION METHOD OF CONTROL ..............11 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS.................12 MEASUREMENT SCREEN ..................14...
Page 5 SETTING FUNCTIONS ON SETUP SCREEN OPERATING THE SETUP SCREEN................42 LIST OF SETUP ITEMS ...................45 MAINTENANCE ......................49 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE CAUTION MESSAGES ....................51 CHECK ITEMS ......................51 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ....................52 WITH PRINTER SPECIFICATION ................52 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..................52 GENERAL INFORMATION ON USAGE AND MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR USE ............53 STORAGE, USAGE PERIOD AND OTHERS ............53 SAFETY DESIGNATIONS PER IEC 60601-1 STANDARD ........53...
Page 6: General Safety Information
To avoid injury by falling, do not install the instrument on a slope or in an unstable place. Preventing Electric Shocks and Fire Do not open the cover. For repairs, contact your Topcon dealer. [The instrument may injure someone by electric shock.]...
Page 7: How To Read This Manual
• TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage derived from the inability to use this equipment, such as a loss of business profit and suspension of business.
Page 8: Displays And Symbols For Safe Use
DISPLAYS AND SYMBOLS FOR SAFE USE In order to encourage the safe use of this product, warnings labels are placed on the product and written in the instruction manual. We suggest that everyone understands the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION”...
Page 9: Warning Indications And Positions
WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS To insure safety, warning labels are provided. Use the equipment correctly by following the warning instructions. If any of the following labels are missing, please contact us at the address stated on the back cover. Label Meaning WARNING To avoid injury caused by electric shock, do not open the cover.
Page 10: Components
COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES The following are standard accessories. Make sure that all these items are included (quantity). ) Model name: BPM040S09F02 i l i Printer paper (2) User manual (1) (with printer specification) Instruction manual (1) Guarantee sheet (1) COMPONENTS...
Page 11: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES with PD Back side Nose reset Port cover Power LED Axis marker lever Power switch Marking ink RS-232C cartridge Lens retainer Lens table Lens table Lens support lever MEMORY button AC adapter jack *LAN Printer cover *The model without LAN is also provided. •...
Page 12: Compartment Space
COMPARTMENT SPACE A space for keeping the contact lens holder, printer paper, etc. is secured in the back. OPERATION METHOD OF CONTROL The control panel is a touch panel. Do not use any sharp tools; e.g. ball point pen. To select any relevant item. Continue to press Used for long button press.
Page 13: Control Panel Components
CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS THE FUNCTION BUTTONS The control panel is designed as a touch panel for performing various operations and settings. It displays images and shows information, including set conditions and measurement results. SINGLE MODE R button S button Measurement mode Settings button CLEAR button +/- button...
Page 14 BUTTON NAMES Settings button Displays the SETUP screen. +/- button Used to change the degree (performed when an orange frame is displayed). STEP button Used to change the step of measurement value. (Press it long time for A:step setting.) Long button press: Prism button Used to change the prism display.
Page 15: Measurement Screen
MEASUREMENT SCREEN SINGLE MODE Lens measurement value Target Message bar OFF CENTER Setup icon ERROR Refer to ALIGNMENT OK LIST OF SETUP ITEMS MARKING OK R/L MODE Measurement value of Measurement value of left-eye lens right-eye lens • When saved, S/R/L changes the color and stops. •...
Page 16 And it varies depending on the symbol used in the spherical equivalent power. Be noted that the target motion is different from that of Topcon telescopic lensme- ters. For axis marking procedures, don't use target's position but the prism value.
Page 17 RESULT DISPLAY When is selected, the display is normal. INITIAL/DISPLAY/NORMAL When is selected, the SCA display is horizontally INITIAL/DISPLAY/HORIZONTAL LARGE enlarged. When is selected, the SCA display is vertically INITIAL/DISPLAY/VERTICAL LARGE enlarged. The graphic moves to the opposite side. COMPONENTS...
Page 18: Setup Screen
SCREEN PRINT DISPLAY: (WHEN ENLARGED) For framed lenses, of which both R and L are memorized, pressing the PRINT button enlarges the SCA of both eyes. To return to the original state, tap the button. The button which is not allowed change. •...
Page 19: Preparation
PREPARATION INSTALLATION To avoid fire/electric shocks, connect the power plug to a 3P WARNING AC outlet (with ground) and secure grounding. To avoid injury by falling, do not install the instrument on a CAUTION slope or in an unstable place. Remove the tape from the lens support.
Page 20: Setting The Paper
Setting the Port Cover. Etched mark The stop to be fitted first Fit the stop of the figure above to the Fit the stop by push- main body. After fitting the stop, turn ing the etched mark. the cover along the arrow direction. By connecting an AC adapter, the main body starts automatically.
Page 21: Auto Power Save Function
Insert the printer paper in the direction shown below and pull out the paper end to your side by 7 to 8cm. Bring the paper into the center, then close the printer cover. • Printer feed function: Hold PRINTER button down. •...
Page 22: Using The Instrument
USING THE INSTRUMENT CHECKING BEFORE MEASURING Check to see that there is no lens on the lens support. Turn on the power switch. Display will appear on the screen in a few seconds. The ERROR screen will appear when there is a lens left on the lens support or dust left on the cover glass.
Page 23: Measuring A Single Focal Lens
MEASURING A SINGLE FOCAL LENS When a measurement mode button is , a single focal lens can be measured. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/OFF Move the lens and move the target near the center. ALIGNMENT OK will be displayed when the target image center is within the minimum cir- cle (0.5 or smaller).
Page 24 MANUAL SAVING: Press the Memory button . The flicker-zooming “S” stops at the zoomed-up state and the color is changed. (When R/L is displayed, R and L are changed.) • When printing Tap the PRINT button . When connecting with computer, data is transmitted. MEASURING A FRAMED LENS •...
Page 25: Measuring A Progressive Lens
MEASURING A PROGRESSIVE LENS When a measurement mode button is , a progressive lens can be measured. When auto progressive recognition mode is on. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO Discrimination of single focal lens and progressive focal lens can be done, which is not easily possible from appearance.
Page 26 When the distance vision measurement is obtained and saved, the screen automatically changes to the near vision measurement display. (The distance vision region can be easily detected, as you repeat moving and stopping the lens little by little at measuring.) •...
Page 27 The condition illustrated below indicates that a position outside of the progressive zone is being measured. Move the lens in the direction of the arrow to bring the "+" into the center of the progressive zone. The “+” becomes larger as it comes closer to the near vision position. The ADD power is saved, the progressive lens measurement is completed.
Page 28 If a progressive lens is position so that the lens is outside of the progressive zone, the icon of a screen bottom will change to . By tapping the button, the screen will auto- matically switch to the distance vision measurement screen. This appears when measuring the aspherical range of the progressive lens.
Page 29: Measuring Bi-Focal And Tri-Focal Lenses
MEASURING BI-FOCAL AND TRI-FOCAL LENSES When a measurement mode button is , bi-focal and tri-focal lenses can be mea- sured. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/OFF Align the distance vision in the center of the target image and press the MEMORY button Move the lens into the near vision region (bi-focal segment). Press the Memory button (Near Vision Measurement Start button in this case).
Page 30: Measuring Bi-Focal And Tri-Focal Lenses (Measuring The Diopter Power Of Lenses With The Concave Side Up)
MEASURING BI-FOCAL AND TRI-FOCAL LENSES (MEASURING THE DIOPTER POWER OF LENSES WITH THE CONCAVE SIDE UP) Measurement is possible when the measurement mode is INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/REVERSE Set the lens with the concave side down as Lens position Screen usual, align the distance vision region, and press the MEMORY button Set the lens with the concave side up, align the distance vision region, and press the MEMORY...
Page 31: Measuring A Contact Lens
MEASURING A CONTACT LENS MEASURING A HARD CONTACT LENS Replace the lens support with the contact lens support. Select INITIAL/LENS/HARD CONTACT . Setup icon will be displayed on the screen. Put the contact lens on contact lens support with special tweezer. Tweezer USING THE INSTRUMENT...
Page 32 MEASURING A SOFT CONTACT LENS WITHOUT ASTIGMATISM A soft contact lens cannot be accurately measured because of its structure. Although you can measure a soft contact lens power in following way, consider the results an average and not the exact value. Use the contact lens support for measuring as measuring a hard contact lens.
Page 33: A:step Mode
A:STEP MODE Select and hold STEP button down, change to the A:STEP INITIAL/A:STEP/5 button. The axial angle is rounded to 5°. It is convenient for inputting the result by doing measurement with the trial lens left in the temporary frame. For release, press the button long.
Page 34 CORRECTING THE UV TRANSMISSION If UV transmission is not 100% after removing the lens, perform correction. Confirm that no lens is put on the lens support. Press and hold the UV button. When correction is finished, the buzzer beeps. During the UV transmission measurement/correction, do not look into the LED irradiation part.
Page 35: Axis Marking
AXIS MARKING (CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATION/STEEL NEEDLE SPECIFICATION) Using the cartridge, one light touch to the lens can put a clear ink mark. MARKING A LENS WITHOUT ASTIGMATISM Move the lens until the centering mark coincides with the target image completely, and MARKING OK will appear.
Page 36 MARKING A LENS WITH ASTIGMATISM • Axis marking, maintaining the axis as prescribed Align the target image with the center mark, approximating the axis angle mark to the angle as prescribed. Finally, adjust by the numerical display of axis angle A:. Before performing alignment, set auto memory to off.
Page 37 MARKING A LENS WITH PRISM POWER • When the prescription is displayed with X-Y (orthogonal coordinates) ( INITIAL/PRISM/X-Y Tap the prism button and get display. Carry out aligning according to the prism value as prescribed and as displayed on the screen. in prism value: Base In O in prism value: Base Out U in prism value: Base Up...
Page 38: Printing Additional Textbox (With Printer Specification)
PRINTING ADDITIONAL TEXTBOX (WITH PRINTER SPECIFICATION) On the print out with the measuring data, the user can input his own text, like office name, address or special message. The available space is three line of 24 characters each. Tap the PRINT/NAME/INPUT Text enter screen will appear.
Page 39: Setting A Sequence No
SETTING A SEQUENCE NO. Setting is carried out when writing a sequence No. on printing paper and transferring the serial No., using RS-232C. Tap the , and the screen as shown below will appear. INITIAL/SEQ.NO./INPUT Enter numerals and fix by tapping the OK button. No printing or counting is carried out in case of 0000.
Page 40: Measuring Pd (Pd Fitting) (With Pd Specification)
MEASURING PD (PD FITTING) (WITH PD SPECIFICATION) Select INITIAL/PD/ON Put the spectacle frame onto the nose rest. Nose rest Lens support Align the lens until marking is OK. OK if the spectacle frame is horizontal along the lens table line. If the spectacle frame has a camber, align it horizontally. Errors will appear when the spectacle frame is not horizontally aligned.
Page 41 Since the optical center of the glasses mounted for the infinite far is searched, the measured PD value When the pupil is on the marking of CL-300 is called the PD/fitting value. position in the case of a concave lens, a prism is added outside.
Page 42: How To Output Data
HOW TO OUTPUT DATA OUTPUT USING RS232C This instrument can output data to a PC, etc. via the RS232C interface. Connect the RS232C cable to RS232C OUT. Connect the other end of the cable to the PC., etc. Confirm that set up of data communication settings. For details, refer to “DATA COMMUNICATION (COMM.)”...
Page 43: Setting Functions On Setup Screen
SETTING FUNCTIONS ON SETUP SCREEN OPERATING THE SETUP SCREEN Various functions can be set on the SETUP screen. PREPARATONS FOR SETTING Make sure that the power cable is connected. For connection, refer to “PREPARATION” on page 18. Turn ON the POWER switch. Tap the SETTINGS button on the control panel.
Page 44 OUTLINE OF SETUP SCREEN OPERATIONS and select the subject of setting. INDEX Operate the , as necessary, and display NEXT PAGE button BACK PAGE button the page to confirm/change. Tap the Current condition button of the item to be changed and find the options button. Options button Tap the options button and change the setting.
Page 45 • Instead of the options button, ten-key and keyboard would be displayed. TEN-KEY: Tap ten-key on the screen and enter the figure. If there are several windows to enter, tap the window to enter the figure by ten-key. Setting is complete by tapping Enter window KEYBOARD: Tap keyboard on the screen and enter characters.
Page 46: List Of Setup Items
LIST OF SETUP ITEMS Setup items are categorized into 5 large indexes. "Initial"....items related to the initial status after power on "Print"....items related to output from the internal printer "Comm"....items related to data input/output with the external device "LAN" ....items related to output using the LAN "Special"....items related to maintenance (for service engineer only) INITIAL (INITIAL SETTING) Initial contains settings related to the initial status after power on.
Page 47 AUTO R/L Measurement of framed lens: S/R/L Auto R/L switching S/R/L Measurement of single lens/framed lens: Auto R/L switching S/R/L switching AUTO MEMORY Auto memory is ON when the lens S : OFF optical axis is aligned. R/L : ON S : OFF R/L : ON Auto memory OFF at measurement of single lens.
Page 48 AUTO OFF Power save ON Power save OFF BRIGHTNESS LEVEL1 Level of LCD brightness LEVEL6 level 1(dark) level 6 (bright) LEVEL2 LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL5 LEVEL6 ABBE NORMAL 50-60 Abbe NORMAL 40-50 Abbe 30-40 Abbe PD value display No PD value display SEQ.NO.
Page 49 Display of Default Setup icon/ Display of button IP ADDRESS INPUT Set the IP address of CL-300. Set the subnet mask of CL-300. Set the default gateway of CL-300. • When not used, set 0.0.0.0. SETTING1 INPUT Set the IP address of the PC to output data.
Page 50: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE MARKING INK CARTRIDGE (THE SAME APPLIES TO STEEL NEEDLE SPECIFICATION) To replace the marking ink cartridge, remove the top screw. Pull out the cartridge while applying pressure to it so as the spring not jump out from the inside. Work the lens holder/stopper under the lowered condition.
Page 51 SUPPLY OF INK FOR THE OPTIONAL STEEL NEEDLE Replenish ink when poor marking happens. Slide laterally and pull out the inkpot. Slide off cover from the inkpot. Infiltrate supply ink into the sponge well. CLEANING COVER GLASSES If the glass is dirty as indicated by arrows, it will affect measurement accuracy adversely.
Page 52: Before Requesting Service
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE CAUTION MESSAGES CLEAN THE COVER GLASS Carry out cleaning of the cover glass. DIOPTER OVER Check to see that the lens is in the measurable scope. PRISM OVER Check to see that the lens is free from any flaw, dust or oil. ERROR Clean both glasses and turn power on again.
Page 53: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Measurable scope S: 0~ 25D, C: 0~ 10D, ADD: 0~+10D (0.01/0.12/0.25) P: 0~13 (horizontal) 0~18 (vertical) (0.01/0.12/0.25), A: 1~180° (1°) Cylinder mode MIX/-/+ Prism mode No display / X-Y (Rectangular coordinates) / P-B (polar coordinates) / mm Contact lens Contact lenses are measurable.
Page 54: General Information On Usage And Maintenance
• Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: IPx0 CL-300 has no protection against ingress of water. (The degree of protection against harmful ingress of water defined in IEC 60529 is IPx0) •...
Page 55: Maintenance And Checks
MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS 1. Regularly maintain and check all equipment and parts. 2. When using the instrument after a prolonged period of inactivity, confirm normal and safe operation beforehand. 3. Take care not mar the cover glass with fingerprints and dirt. 4.
Page 56: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic emissions The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance...
Page 57 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601...
Page 58 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601...
Page 59 Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the CL-300 The CL-300 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF distur- bances are controlled. The customer or the user of the CL-300 can help prevent electromag-...
Page 60: Shape Of Plug
SHAPE OF PLUG Country Voltage/frequency Shape of plug Mexico 110V/50Hz Type C&E Argentina 220V/60Hz Type A Peru 220V/60Hz Type A Venezuela 110V/50Hz Type C&E Bolivia & Paraguay 220V/60Hz Type A (Most common) Type H (infrequently) Chile 220V/60Hz Type A Colombia 110V/50Hz Type C Brazil...
Page 61: Using The Instrument As A System
USING THE INSTRUMENT AS A SYSTEM This product can perform data transfer with other devices. For connectable devices and conditions for connection, ask your dealer/service engineer. ON - LINE SYSTEM The data of computerized lensmeter can be transferred to the instruments through RS- 232C interface, and also measuring data of the instruments can be transferred to comput- erized visiontester.
Page 62 When calling please give us the following information about your unit: • Machine type: CL-300 • Manufacturing No. (Shown on the rating plate on the back of the instrument) • Period of Usage (Please give us the date of purchase).
Page 63 BACK COVER COMPUTERIZED LENSMETER CL-300 42028 90050 Printed in Japan 2012.02-100LW0...
Page 64 2. The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice and with- out legal obligation. 3. The contents of this manual are correct to the best of our knowledge. Please inform us of any ambiguous or erroneous descriptions, missing information, etc. ¤2012 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
Page 65 CONTENT INTRODUCTION ......................1 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION................5 HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL .................6 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION .............6 USER MAINTENANCE....................6 DISCLAIMERS ......................6 DISPLAYS AND SYMBOLS FOR SAFE USE ............7 SYMBOLS ........................7 WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS .............8 COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES ......................9 COMPONENT NAMES.....................10 COMPARTMENT SPACE..................11 OPERATION METHOD OF CONTROL ..............11 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS.................12 MEASUREMENT SCREEN ..................14...
Page 66 SETTING FUNCTIONS ON SETUP SCREEN OPERATING THE SETUP SCREEN................42 LIST OF SETUP ITEMS ...................45 MAINTENANCE ......................49 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE CAUTION MESSAGES ....................51 CHECK ITEMS ......................51 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ....................52 WITH PRINTER SPECIFICATION ................52 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES..................52 GENERAL INFORMATION ON USAGE AND MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR USE ............53 STORAGE, USAGE PERIOD AND OTHERS ............53 SAFETY DESIGNATIONS PER IEC 60601-1 STANDARD ........53...
Page 67: General Safety Information
To avoid injury by falling, do not install the instrument on a slope or in an unstable place. Preventing Electric Shocks and Fire Do not open the cover. For repairs, contact your Topcon dealer. [The instrument may injure someone by electric shock.]...
Page 68: How To Read This Manual
• TOPCON shall not take any responsibility for damage derived from the inability to use this equipment, such as a loss of business profit and suspension of business.
Page 69: Displays And Symbols For Safe Use
DISPLAYS AND SYMBOLS FOR SAFE USE In order to encourage the safe use of this product, warnings labels are placed on the product and written in the instruction manual. We suggest that everyone understands the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading the “GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION”...
Page 70: Warning Indications And Positions
WARNING INDICATIONS AND POSITIONS To insure safety, warning labels are provided. Use the equipment correctly by following the warning instructions. If any of the following labels are missing, please contact us at the address stated on the back cover. Label Meaning WARNING To avoid injury caused by electric shock, do not open the cover.
Page 71: Accessories
COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES The following are standard accessories. Make sure that all these items are included (quantity). ) Model name: BPM040S09F02 i l i Printer paper (2) User manual (1) (with printer specification) Instruction manual (1) Guarantee sheet (1) COMPONENTS...
Page 72: Component Names
COMPONENT NAMES with PD Back side Nose reset Port cover Power LED Axis marker lever Power switch Marking ink RS-232C cartridge Lens retainer Lens table Lens table Lens support lever MEMORY button AC adapter jack *LAN Printer cover *The model without LAN is also provided. •...
Page 73: Compartment Space
COMPARTMENT SPACE A space for keeping the contact lens holder, printer paper, etc. is secured in the back. OPERATION METHOD OF CONTROL The control panel is a touch panel. Do not use any sharp tools; e.g. ball point pen. To select any relevant item. Continue to press Used for long button press.
Page 74: Control Panel Components
CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS THE FUNCTION BUTTONS The control panel is designed as a touch panel for performing various operations and settings. It displays images and shows information, including set conditions and measurement results. SINGLE MODE R button S button Measurement mode Settings button CLEAR button +/- button...
Page 75 BUTTON NAMES Settings button Displays the SETUP screen. +/- button Used to change the degree (performed when an orange frame is displayed). STEP button Used to change the step of measurement value. (Press it long time for A:step setting.) Long button press: Prism button Used to change the prism display.
Page 76: Measurement Screen
MEASUREMENT SCREEN SINGLE MODE Lens measurement value Target Message bar OFF CENTER Setup icon ERROR Refer to ALIGNMENT OK LIST OF SETUP ITEMS MARKING OK R/L MODE Measurement value of Measurement value of left-eye lens right-eye lens • When saved, S/R/L changes the color and stops. •...
Page 77 And it varies depending on the symbol used in the spherical equivalent power. Be noted that the target motion is different from that of Topcon telescopic lensme- ters. For axis marking procedures, don't use target's position but the prism value.
Page 78 RESULT DISPLAY When is selected, the display is normal. INITIAL/DISPLAY/NORMAL When is selected, the SCA display is horizontally INITIAL/DISPLAY/HORIZONTAL LARGE enlarged. When is selected, the SCA display is vertically INITIAL/DISPLAY/VERTICAL LARGE enlarged. The graphic moves to the opposite side. COMPONENTS...
Page 79: Setup Screen
SCREEN PRINT DISPLAY: (WHEN ENLARGED) For framed lenses, of which both R and L are memorized, pressing the PRINT button enlarges the SCA of both eyes. To return to the original state, tap the button. The button which is not allowed change. •...
Page 80: Preparation
PREPARATION INSTALLATION To avoid fire/electric shocks, connect the power plug to a 3P WARNING AC outlet (with ground) and secure grounding. To avoid injury by falling, do not install the instrument on a CAUTION slope or in an unstable place. Remove the tape from the lens support.
Page 81: Setting The Paper
Setting the Port Cover. Etched mark The stop to be fitted first Fit the stop of the figure above to the Fit the stop by push- main body. After fitting the stop, turn ing the etched mark. the cover along the arrow direction. By connecting an AC adapter, the main body starts automatically.
Page 82: Auto Power Save Function
Insert the printer paper in the direction shown below and pull out the paper end to your side by 7 to 8cm. Bring the paper into the center, then close the printer cover. • Printer feed function: Hold PRINTER button down. •...
Page 83: Using The Instrument
USING THE INSTRUMENT CHECKING BEFORE MEASURING Check to see that there is no lens on the lens support. Turn on the power switch. Display will appear on the screen in a few seconds. The ERROR screen will appear when there is a lens left on the lens support or dust left on the cover glass.
Page 84: Measuring A Single Focal Lens
MEASURING A SINGLE FOCAL LENS When a measurement mode button is , a single focal lens can be measured. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/OFF Move the lens and move the target near the center. ALIGNMENT OK will be displayed when the target image center is within the minimum cir- cle (0.5 or smaller).
Page 85 MANUAL SAVING: Press the Memory button . The flicker-zooming “S” stops at the zoomed-up state and the color is changed. (When R/L is displayed, R and L are changed.) • When printing Tap the PRINT button . When connecting with computer, data is transmitted. MEASURING A FRAMED LENS •...
Page 86: Measuring A Progressive Lens
MEASURING A PROGRESSIVE LENS When a measurement mode button is , a progressive lens can be measured. When auto progressive recognition mode is on. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO Discrimination of single focal lens and progressive focal lens can be done, which is not easily possible from appearance.
Page 87 When the distance vision measurement is obtained and saved, the screen automatically changes to the near vision measurement display. (The distance vision region can be easily detected, as you repeat moving and stopping the lens little by little at measuring.) •...
Page 88 The condition illustrated below indicates that a position outside of the progressive zone is being measured. Move the lens in the direction of the arrow to bring the "+" into the center of the progressive zone. The “+” becomes larger as it comes closer to the near vision position. The ADD power is saved, the progressive lens measurement is completed.
Page 89 If a progressive lens is position so that the lens is outside of the progressive zone, the icon of a screen bottom will change to . By tapping the button, the screen will auto- matically switch to the distance vision measurement screen. This appears when measuring the aspherical range of the progressive lens.
Page 90: Measuring Bi-Focal And Tri-Focal Lenses
MEASURING BI-FOCAL AND TRI-FOCAL LENSES When a measurement mode button is , bi-focal and tri-focal lenses can be mea- sured. INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/AUTO INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/OFF Align the distance vision in the center of the target image and press the MEMORY button Move the lens into the near vision region (bi-focal segment). Press the Memory button (Near Vision Measurement Start button in this case).
Page 91: Measuring Bi-Focal And Tri-Focal Lenses (Measuring The Diopter Power Of Lenses With The Concave Side Up)
MEASURING BI-FOCAL AND TRI-FOCAL LENSES (MEASURING THE DIOPTER POWER OF LENSES WITH THE CONCAVE SIDE UP) Measurement is possible when the measurement mode is INITIAL/PROGRESSIVE/REVERSE Set the lens with the concave side down as Lens position Screen usual, align the distance vision region, and press the MEMORY button Set the lens with the concave side up, align the distance vision region, and press the MEMORY...
Page 92: Measuring A Contact Lens
MEASURING A CONTACT LENS MEASURING A HARD CONTACT LENS Replace the lens support with the contact lens support. Select INITIAL/LENS/HARD CONTACT . Setup icon will be displayed on the screen. Put the contact lens on contact lens support with special tweezer. Tweezer USING THE INSTRUMENT...
Page 93 MEASURING A SOFT CONTACT LENS WITHOUT ASTIGMATISM A soft contact lens cannot be accurately measured because of its structure. Although you can measure a soft contact lens power in following way, consider the results an average and not the exact value. Use the contact lens support for measuring as measuring a hard contact lens.
Page 94: A:step Mode
A:STEP MODE Select and hold STEP button down, change to the A:STEP INITIAL/A:STEP/5 button. The axial angle is rounded to 5°. It is convenient for inputting the result by doing measurement with the trial lens left in the temporary frame. For release, press the button long.
Page 95 CORRECTING THE UV TRANSMISSION If UV transmission is not 100% after removing the lens, perform correction. Confirm that no lens is put on the lens support. Press and hold the UV button. When correction is finished, the buzzer beeps. During the UV transmission measurement/correction, do not look into the LED irradiation part.
Page 96: Axis Marking
AXIS MARKING (CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATION/STEEL NEEDLE SPECIFICATION) Using the cartridge, one light touch to the lens can put a clear ink mark. MARKING A LENS WITHOUT ASTIGMATISM Move the lens until the centering mark coincides with the target image completely, and MARKING OK will appear.
Page 97 MARKING A LENS WITH ASTIGMATISM • Axis marking, maintaining the axis as prescribed Align the target image with the center mark, approximating the axis angle mark to the angle as prescribed. Finally, adjust by the numerical display of axis angle A:. Before performing alignment, set auto memory to off.
Page 98 MARKING A LENS WITH PRISM POWER • When the prescription is displayed with X-Y (orthogonal coordinates) ( INITIAL/PRISM/X-Y Tap the prism button and get display. Carry out aligning according to the prism value as prescribed and as displayed on the screen. in prism value: Base In O in prism value: Base Out U in prism value: Base Up...
Page 99: Printing Additional Textbox (With Printer Specification)
PRINTING ADDITIONAL TEXTBOX (WITH PRINTER SPECIFICATION) On the print out with the measuring data, the user can input his own text, like office name, address or special message. The available space is three line of 24 characters each. Tap the PRINT/NAME/INPUT Text enter screen will appear.
Page 100: Setting A Sequence No
SETTING A SEQUENCE NO. Setting is carried out when writing a sequence No. on printing paper and transferring the serial No., using RS-232C. Tap the , and the screen as shown below will appear. INITIAL/SEQ.NO./INPUT Enter numerals and fix by tapping the OK button. No printing or counting is carried out in case of 0000.
Page 101: Measuring Pd (Pd Fitting) (With Pd Specification)
MEASURING PD (PD FITTING) (WITH PD SPECIFICATION) Select INITIAL/PD/ON Put the spectacle frame onto the nose rest. Nose rest Lens support Align the lens until marking is OK. OK if the spectacle frame is horizontal along the lens table line. If the spectacle frame has a camber, align it horizontally. Errors will appear when the spectacle frame is not horizontally aligned.
Page 102 Since the optical center of the glasses mounted for the infinite far is searched, the measured PD value When the pupil is on the marking of CL-300 is called the PD/fitting value. position in the case of a concave lens, a prism is added outside.
Page 103: How To Output Data
HOW TO OUTPUT DATA OUTPUT USING RS232C This instrument can output data to a PC, etc. via the RS232C interface. Connect the RS232C cable to RS232C OUT. Connect the other end of the cable to the PC., etc. Confirm that set up of data communication settings. For details, refer to “DATA COMMUNICATION (COMM.)”...
Page 104: Setting Functions On Setup Screen
SETTING FUNCTIONS ON SETUP SCREEN OPERATING THE SETUP SCREEN Various functions can be set on the SETUP screen. PREPARATONS FOR SETTING Make sure that the power cable is connected. For connection, refer to “PREPARATION” on page 18. Turn ON the POWER switch. Tap the SETTINGS button on the control panel.
Page 105 OUTLINE OF SETUP SCREEN OPERATIONS and select the subject of setting. INDEX Operate the , as necessary, and display NEXT PAGE button BACK PAGE button the page to confirm/change. Tap the Current condition button of the item to be changed and find the options button. Options button Tap the options button and change the setting.
Page 106 • Instead of the options button, ten-key and keyboard would be displayed. TEN-KEY: Tap ten-key on the screen and enter the figure. If there are several windows to enter, tap the window to enter the figure by ten-key. Setting is complete by tapping Enter window KEYBOARD: Tap keyboard on the screen and enter characters.
Page 107: List Of Setup Items
LIST OF SETUP ITEMS Setup items are categorized into 5 large indexes. "Initial"....items related to the initial status after power on "Print"....items related to output from the internal printer "Comm"....items related to data input/output with the external device "LAN" ....items related to output using the LAN "Special"....items related to maintenance (for service engineer only) INITIAL (INITIAL SETTING) Initial contains settings related to the initial status after power on.
Page 108 AUTO R/L Measurement of framed lens: S/R/L Auto R/L switching S/R/L Measurement of single lens/framed lens: Auto R/L switching S/R/L switching AUTO MEMORY Auto memory is ON when the lens S : OFF optical axis is aligned. R/L : ON S : OFF R/L : ON Auto memory OFF at measurement of single lens.
Page 109 AUTO OFF Power save ON Power save OFF BRIGHTNESS LEVEL1 Level of LCD brightness LEVEL6 level 1(dark) level 6 (bright) LEVEL2 LEVEL3 LEVEL4 LEVEL5 LEVEL6 ABBE NORMAL 50-60 Abbe NORMAL 40-50 Abbe 30-40 Abbe PD value display No PD value display SEQ.NO.
Page 110 Display of Default Setup icon/ Display of button IP ADDRESS INPUT Set the IP address of CL-300. Set the subnet mask of CL-300. Set the default gateway of CL-300. • When not used, set 0.0.0.0. SETTING1 INPUT Set the IP address of the PC to output data.
Page 111: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE MARKING INK CARTRIDGE (THE SAME APPLIES TO STEEL NEEDLE SPECIFICATION) To replace the marking ink cartridge, remove the top screw. Pull out the cartridge while applying pressure to it so as the spring not jump out from the inside. Work the lens holder/stopper under the lowered condition.
Page 112 SUPPLY OF INK FOR THE OPTIONAL STEEL NEEDLE Replenish ink when poor marking happens. Slide laterally and pull out the inkpot. Slide off cover from the inkpot. Infiltrate supply ink into the sponge well. CLEANING COVER GLASSES If the glass is dirty as indicated by arrows, it will affect measurement accuracy adversely.
Page 113: Before Requesting Service
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE CAUTION MESSAGES CLEAN THE COVER GLASS Carry out cleaning of the cover glass. DIOPTER OVER Check to see that the lens is in the measurable scope. PRISM OVER Check to see that the lens is free from any flaw, dust or oil. ERROR Clean both glasses and turn power on again.
Page 114: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Measurable scope S: 0~ 25D, C: 0~ 10D, ADD: 0~+10D (0.01/0.12/0.25) P: 0~13 (horizontal) 0~18 (vertical) (0.01/0.12/0.25), A: 1~180° (1°) Cylinder mode MIX/-/+ Prism mode No display / X-Y (Rectangular coordinates) / P-B (polar coordinates) / mm Contact lens Contact lenses are measurable.
Page 115: General Information On Usage And Maintenance
• Degree of protection against harmful ingress of water: IPx0 CL-300 has no protection against ingress of water. (The degree of protection against harmful ingress of water defined in IEC 60529 is IPx0) •...
Page 116: Maintenance And Checks
MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS 1. Regularly maintain and check all equipment and parts. 2. When using the instrument after a prolonged period of inactivity, confirm normal and safe operation beforehand. 3. Take care not mar the cover glass with fingerprints and dirt. 4.
Page 117: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic emissions The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emissions test Compliance...
Page 118 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601...
Page 119 Guidance and manufacturer's declaration - electromagnetic immunity The CL-300 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the CL-300 should assure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test IEC 60601...
Page 120 Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the CL-300 The CL-300 is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF distur- bances are controlled. The customer or the user of the CL-300 can help prevent electromag-...
Page 121: Shape Of Plug
SHAPE OF PLUG Country Voltage/frequency Shape of plug Mexico 110V/50Hz Type C&E Argentina 220V/60Hz Type A Peru 220V/60Hz Type A Venezuela 110V/50Hz Type C&E Bolivia & Paraguay 220V/60Hz Type A (Most common) Type H (infrequently) Chile 220V/60Hz Type A Colombia 110V/50Hz Type C Brazil...
Page 122: Using The Instrument As A System
USING THE INSTRUMENT AS A SYSTEM This product can perform data transfer with other devices. For connectable devices and conditions for connection, ask your dealer/service engineer. ON - LINE SYSTEM The data of computerized lensmeter can be transferred to the instruments through RS- 232C interface, and also measuring data of the instruments can be transferred to comput- erized visiontester.
Page 123 When calling please give us the following information about your unit: • Machine type: CL-300 • Manufacturing No. (Shown on the rating plate on the back of the instrument) • Period of Usage (Please give us the date of purchase).
Page 124 BACK COVER COMPUTERIZED LENSMETER CL-300 42028 90050 Printed in Japan 2012.02-100LW0...

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