Tomey TL-100 Auto Lensmeter - User Manual
Tomey TL-100 Auto Lensmeter - User Manual
AUTO LENSMETER
TL-100
HOLD
• Read this Operator Manual carefully before using this instrument in order to operate it
properly and safely.
• Do not use procedures other than those specified in this manual.
• Keep this Operator Manual handy when operating this instrument.
• For any questions about this instrument or about this manual, contact your local TOMEY
representative.
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
The symbols used in this manual represent the following messages:
• This is a precaution that, if unheeded, will result in a hazard-
ous situation where there is an imminent danger of serious
injury or death.
ii CONTENTS
4.4 Storage ............................................................................. 4-6
4.5 Packing materials ............................................................. 4-6
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................. 5-1
5.1 Troubleshooting guide ........................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 General operation .............................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Progressive addition lens measurement ............................ 5-3
5.2 Error messages ..................................................................5-7
6. SPARE PARTS ........................................................ 6-1
7. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 7-1
7.1 Measurement .....................................................................7-1
7.2 Data control ........................................................................7-1
7.3 Physical dimensions and electrical requirements ............... 7-1
7.4 Environmental conditions ................................................... 7-2
7.5 Approved international standards .......................................7-2
8. INDEX ...................................................................... 8-1
CONTENTS iii
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iv
1. PRIOR TO USE
COMPONENT
• Main unit of the AUTO LENSMETER TL-100 ........ 1
HOLD
• AXIS (A)............................... The position of minimum or maximum power in a lens that has
cylinder power. Axis is measured in degrees and is used to
specify the orientation of a lens to correct astigmatism. (unit:
degree)
• Abbe number ......................... Number indicating the dispersive power of a lens. The Abbe
number of normal lenses is about 60 and that of high index
lenses ranges from approximately 30 to 45.
1-6
2. COMPONENT LIST AND FUNCTIONS
2.1 FRONT
Clamp
Stabilizes the lens when marking it.
Marking device
Marks the center and axis orientation of the
lens.
Nose piece
Lens is placed on the nose piece.
Lens table
Used to standardize the orientation of spec-
tacles for accurate cylinder axis measurement
and vertical prism measurement.
HOLD button
Used for holding and storing the data.
HOLD
MODE button
Selects single vision lens mode, multi-focal
lens mode or contact lens mode.
Contrast adjuster
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
READING button
Displays the stored data.
LCD
Liquid Crystal display displays information
such as centering of lens, measurement condi-
tions and results.
Name plate
Shows the serial number.
AC power terminal
The accompanying power cord is connected to this
terminal.
T2A 250V
Fuse holder
The fuse is mounted in this holder.
ON OFF
Power switch
Turns the power on or off.
Holding data
[HOLD]: Indicates the data are
Indication of the automatic being held.
measurement mode
[AUTO]: Automatic measure- Alignment screen
ment mode Used for centering the lens
Lens modes
Single vision lens mode:
Multi-focal lens mode:
Contact lens mode:
Measuremet Condition
AUTO MODE
HOLD CYL
HI STEP
ERROR
Data area
The reading is displayed.
2-4
3. METHOD OF OPERATION
HOL
D
1) Connect the female end of the power cord into the power terminal on
the back of the TL-100 and the male end into a 3-prong power
outlet.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
• Do not place a lens onto the nose piece until after the
measurement screen appears.
• Turning the instrument on with the lens already on the
nose piece initiates a beep and indicates "INITIAL ERROR"
on the LCD. Remove the lens from the nose piece, then
press any button to proceed.
ERROR
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
2) Place the right lens on the nose piece with the bottom of the frame
away from you and the temple downward (as shown below).
HO
LD
3) Move the lens gently right and left, back and forth to center the
cursor (+) on the crosshair. The reading will be displayed in real
time.
4) When alignment is achieved, a beep will sound and the reading will
be automatically held.
AUTO MODE
HOLD CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
5) When the right lens is removed from the nose piece, the instrument
is ready to measure the left lens.
6) Place the left lens on the nose piece as described in step 2 and
follow steps 3-4.
• When the left lens is placed on the nose piece, "HOLD" will
disappear from the screen. However, the right lens data will
be retained, and if the Output button is pressed after
measuring the left lens, data for both lenses will be
displayed.
• Thrusting the lens onto the nose piece or moving the lens
quickly may result in damage to the lens.
2) Place the right lens on the nose piece with the bottom of the frame
away from you and the temples downward (as shown on page 3-3).
• The right lens must be measured first and then the left
lens.
MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
3) Move the lens gently right and left, back and forth to center the
cursor (+) on the crosshair. The reading will be displayed in the
data area in real time.
AUTO MODE
HOLD CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
5) When the right lens is removed from the nose piece, the instrument
is ready to measure the left lens.
6) Place the left lens on the nose piece as described in step 2 and
follow steps 3-4.
• When the left lens is placed on the nose piece, "HOLD" will
disappear from the screen. However, the right lens data will
be retained, and if the Output button is pressed after
measuring the left lens, data for both lenses will be
displayed.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
a. Place the right lens on the nose piece so that the progressive area is
positioned away from you, as illustrated on p.3-3. The progressive
channel normally starts at the middle of the lens (vertically) and
extends downward.
b. Move the lens gently right and left, back and forth to align the
cursor (+) on the crosshair.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
c. When the center of the near portion is found, a beep will sound,
following which the measurement display will change for the
masurement of the distance portion of the lens.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
• If the add is low, the center of the near zone may not be
detected. Align the geometrical center of the lens on the
crossbar and press the HOLD button.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
b. Move the frame toward you, and move it right and left so that the
cross cursor (+) always stays in the progressive channel.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
c. The cross cursor " " changes to " " when the location of the near
zone is approximated.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
d. When the near point is found, the cursor wil change to " ".
AUTO MODE
HOLD CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
5) When the right lens is removed from the nose piece, the instrument is
ready to measure the left lens.
6) Place the left lens on the nose piece as described in step 2a and
follow steps 2b-4.
• When the left lens is placed on the nose piece, "HOLD" will
disappear from the screen. However, the right lens data will
be retained, and if the READING button is pressed after
measuring the left lens, data for both lenses will be
displayed.
2) Place the right lens onto the nose piece with the add segment
positioned away from you and with the distance (upper) portion of
the lens over the nose piece.
• The right lens must be measured first and then the left
lens.
3) Press the HOLD button once to change the screen for measuring the
distance zone.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
a. Move the lens gently right and left, back and forth to align the
cursor ("+" mark) on the crosshair.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
b. Move the lens toward you so that the add segment is positioned
over the nose piece.
c. The cursor mark will change to “ ” when the near point is found.
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
6) When the left lens is removed from the nose piece, the instrument is
ready to measure the left lens.
7) Place the left lens on the nose piece as described in step 2 and follow
steps 3-5.
• When the left lens is placed on the nose piece, "HOLD" will
disappear from the screen. However, the right lens data will
be retained, and if the READING button is pressed after
measuring the left lens, data for both lenses will be
displayed.
AUTO MODE
CYL
STEP
PRISM PRISM
BU BO
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
Rectangular Coordinates
1) The default Abbe value for normal index lenses is 60. When the
instrument is set in HI mode, the default Abbe number is 35. The
Abbe number used for HI mode may be changed, as described in
Section 3.4, Setup.
MODE
CYL
HI STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
1) Remove the standard nose piece and install the Contact Lens nose
piece.
CL
MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
2) Place the contact lens on the nose piece with the front (convex)
surface upward.
3) Move the lens back/forth and left/right to center it. Refer to Section
3.2.1, Measuring single vision lenses, for measurement procedures.
CL
HOL
D
CL
Contact Lens
CL
HOL
D
2) The reading obtained for the right lens will be displayed first.
MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
4) The reading obtained for the left lens will be displayed next.
MODE
CYL
STEP
L
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
MODE
CYL
STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
When the AUTO PROG setting is enabled (see Section 3.4, Setup), the
MULTI-FOCAL mode will be automatically activated. See Section 3.2.2
a), Measuring progressive addition lenses.
3.3.1 CLAMP
The clamp is used to stabilize the position of the lens when marking it.
1) Raise the clamp upward with your finger to release the lock.
HO
LD
3.3 OPERATING THE CLAMP, MARKING DEVICE AND LENS TABLE 3-21
3.3.2 MARKING DEVICE
The marking device places three marks on the lens, one in the center of the
lens and one approximately 16 mm lateral to the center on each side along
the lens axis.
1) Press and turn the marking lever, causing the pens to descend and mark
the lens surface.
Hold
2) Carefully release the marking lever, so it will return to its initial position
by its spring force.
HOLD
The three (3) marking pens are self-contained cartridges. When the ink
supply becomes depleted, replace the cartridge. (See Section 4.3.2, Ink
cartridge.)
3-22 3.3 OPERATING THE CLAMP, MARKING DEVICE AND LENS TABLE
3.3.3 LENS TABLE
The lens table serves to standardize the axis of cylindrical lenses and the
height of the frame for measuring vertical prism.
1) Adjust the lens table so that it meets bottom edge of the frame by
pushing or pulling it.
HO
LD
2) The outer diameter of the lens is indicated on the scale on the upper
surface of the nose section.
3.3 OPERATING THE CLAMP, MARKING DEVICE AND LENS TABLE 3-23
3.4 SETUP
Indication units and measurement conditions may be selected and modified
in the MENU MODE.
The screen will change to SETUP and "CYL" will flash on and off at
the upper right corner of the screen.
MODE
CYL
STEP
HI
2) Select the parameter you wish to modify by pressing the MODE button.
Scroll through the following setup options by successively pressing the
MODE button: CYL, STEP, PRISM, ABBE NUMBER.
a. CYL notation
–: minus reading
±: mixed reading
(In this mode, the Sphere reading is minimized)
+: plus reading
b. STEP size
0.25 : 0.25D step
0.12 : 0.12D step
0.01 : 0.01D step
c. PSM coordinates
(no indication) : no prism display
BU,BO: rectangular coordinates
∆, AXIS: polar coordinates
AUTO MODE
CYL
HI STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
e. AUTO HOLD
ON: AUTO HOLD mode will be in effect
when the unit is turned on.
OFF: MANUAL mode will be in effect when
the unit is turned on.
The "AUTO" indicator flashes to prompt the next setting. As
previously, press the READING button to select the setting for
each parameter and press the MODE button to proceed to the next
parameter.
AUTO MODE
CYL
HI STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
f. AUTO PROG
ON: Automatic activation of the MULTI-FOCAL mode
when a progressive addition is detected.
OFF: MULTI-FOCAL mode is not automatically activated
when a progressive addition is detected.
AUTO MODE
CYL
HI STEP
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
HOLD
AUTOLENSMETER
TL—100
• Turn off the power switch when you do not intend to use the
instrument for a long period of time.
3-30
4. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
4.1 WARRANTY
One-Year Limited Warranty
The Seller warrants this product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under the normal use of this product for one year or other term
complying with local regulations from the date of invoice issued by Seller to
the original purchaser.
This warranty shall apply only to the original purchaser and shall not, in any
way, be transferable or assignable to any other party than the original
purchaser.
Lamps, paper and other consumable items shall not be covered by this
warranty.
This warranty also shall NOT apply if the product has not been installed,
operated or maintained in accordance with the OPERATOR MANUAL of
Tomey Corporation (hereinafter called "Tomey"). Neither Seller nor Tomey
shall be liable for any damages caused by purchaser's failure to follow
instructions for proper installation, use and maintenance of the product.
This warranty is only applicable to the new product and DOES NOT cover
any damage resulting from or caused by accident or negligence, abuse,
misuse, mishandling, improper installation, improper repair or improper
modification of this product, by persons other than personnel duly authorized
by Tomey, nor to a product whose serial number or batch number is
removed, altered or effaced.
• Keep the dust cover over the instrument when the instrument is not in
immediate use.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the cover, screen and the front panel. Use
diluted non-organic detergents for any heavy stains. Do not use organic
solvents, such as thinners, which may cause damage to the surface of
the instrument.
• Disconnect the power cord if you do not plan to use the instrument for a
long time.
Remove the dust on the cover glass using a blower (i.e., compressed
air). If the dirt still remains, gently wipe it off using a soft cloth or lens
cleaning accessories.
4.3.1 FUSE
It may be necessary to relace the fuse if the instrument panel does not light
up when the power in turned on.
3) As shown in the diagram below, remove the cover of the fuse holder on
the back side of the unit using a flat screwdriver.
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2) Pull the marking device straight downward by its handle and continue to
hold it down. (If you let go, it will spring back up).
3) While holding the ink cartridge down, remove the screw on each
cartridge by turning it counter clockwise using a Philips screwdriver.
HOLD
5) Place a new ink cartridge in the marking device and replace the spring.
6) Firmly attach the cartridge to the marking device with the screw.
• Do not touch the tip of the pen while replacing the ink
cartridge. Touching the tip may result in damage to the tip of
the pen and the dots marked on the lens may not be accurate.
• Fastening the screw too tightly may result in damage to the
ink cartridge. Use the accompanying screws and springs
only. If the screws and/or the springs are lost , contact your
Tomey representative or local distributor.
Action: Insert the female end of the power cord securely into the
AC power terminal of the instrument.
Action: Remove the object from the nose piece and press any
button.
Action: Seat the nose piece properly and press any button.
Action: Turn off the power. Remove the nose piece and then
clean the cover glass (See Section 4.2.1, Cleaning cover
glass). Replace the nose piece and turn the power on
again.
Action: Seat the nose piece properly and press any button.
Cause 3: The cover glass under the nose piece is not clean.
Action: Turn off the power. Remove the nose piece and clean the
cover glass (see Section 4.2.1, Cleaning cover glass).
Replace the nose piece and turn the power on again.
4) a) The Sph, Cyl or Axis value is not ZERO (0.00) with No Lens on the Nose Piece.
b) The Readings are Inaccurate.
Cause 1: The nose piece is not seated properly.
Cause 2: The cover glass under the nose piece is not clean.
Action: Turn off the power. Remove the nose piece and clean the
cover glass (See Section 4.2.1, Cleaning cover glass).
Replace the nose piece and turn the power on again.
Slightly move the lens back and forth, right and left, near
the central top portion of the lens. Regard the area where
the SPH value varies the least as the measurement of the
far point area. Press the HOLD button when this location
is found.
3) The Near Point Area is not Detected. (The Cursor does not Change to " " or
" ".)
Cause 1: The near point area is NOT automatically detected if the ADD
power is less than 1.0 diopter.
Cause 2: The near point area in frame lenses with a long progressive
zone may be positioned very near the edge of the frame or even
outside of the frame. It may not be possible to detect the near
point in such lenses.
4) The ADD Readings are Significantly Lower (> 0.5 diopters) than the Nominal
Values.
Cause 1: The far point area was not measured properly.
Action : With some lenses, the far point area may not be measured
accurately if AUTO HOLD mode is used. Disable the
AUTO HOLD mode in Setup (See Section 3.4, Setup
Menu 3), and measure the far point area manually. If it is
still difficult to measure, slightly move the lens back and
forth, right and left to measure the portion where
variation of SPH readings is minimum and press the
HOLD button.
lens table
lens table
Near power circle
Center of the frame
Fitting cross
6 ~ 10mm
6 ~ 10mm
Example:
When a lens with a SPH reading of -1.00 diopters and an add
reading of 2.00 diopters is measured, there is a point where the
total refractive power (S + ADD) equals zero (0) diopters. As a
result, the ADD value would be displayed as 1.00 diopter.
ADD (nominal)
-1.00 D
Location in the progressive extent
Change of mark
Power
Location
ADD (measurement)
measurement position of
near point
lens table
about 20mm
MODE
CYL
STEP
ERROR
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
Action: Clean both the lens to be measured and the cover glass located
under the nose piece.
Make sure that the frame of the spectacle does not cover the nose
piece.
MODE
CYL
STEP
ERROR
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
MODE
CYL
STEP
ERROR
R
SPH CYL AXIS ADD
ERROR
Action:
1. Remove the lens from the nose piece, and press any button.
2. Make sure the nose piece is seated properly and press any button.
3. Clean the cover glass located under the nose piece and press any
button.
The following spare parts can be purchased from your Tomey representative
or local distributor.
• Ink cartridges
• Dust cover
6-2
7. SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 MEASUREMENT
• Range
Spherical power (S reading): ± 25D
Cylindrical power (C reading): ±9.99D
Axis of cylindrical power (A reading): 0 to 180 degrees
Addition reading (ADD reading): 0 to 9.99 D
Prism power (P reading): 0 to 9.99 ∆
• Steps
Power: 0.01/0.12/0.25 D
Prism: 0.01/0.12/0.25 ∆
• Modes
Cylinder: +/±/–
Prism: Rectangular/Polar coordinates
• Sampling speed: 0.035 seconds
• Measurement wavelength: 660 nm
Diameter of the beam: 3 mm
• Lens diameter: 20 to 100 mm
• Lens types: Spectacles, soft and hard contact
lenses
• Abbe numbers: 30 to 60 (5-unit increment)
(30,35,40,45,50,55,60)
7. SPECIFICATIONS 7-1
7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
• Installation site: indoors
• Operating temperature range: +10°C to + 40°C (+50 °F to +104°F)
maximum relative humidity 80% for
temperatures up to 31°C decreasing
linearly to 50% relative humidity at
40°C
• Main supply voltage fluctuations: ±10% of the normal voltage
• Installation Category: II
• Pollution degree: 2 (based on IEC664)
7-2 7. SPECIFICATIONS
8. INDEX
A F
Abbe number 1-4, 3-16, 3-25 Far point area 3-9, 3-13, 5-3, 5-4
AC power terminal 2-2 Fuse 4-3, 5-1, 6-1
ADD 1-4, 3-10, 3-13, 5-4, 5-5 Fuse holder 2-2, 4-3
Alignment screen 2-3
H
Approved international standards 7-2
Hard contact lenses 3-18
AUTO POWER OFF 3-31
HI 1-4, 3-16
Automatic hold mode 3-3, 3-7, 3-12, 3-25
High Index lenses 3-16, 3-25
Automatic power saving function 3-29
HOLD button 2-1, 3-6, 3-25
AUTO HOLD 3-9, 3-13, 3-25, 3-26, 5-4
AUTO PROG 3-20, 3-26 I
AXIS (A) 1-4 Initial display screen 3-1, 5-1
INITIAL ERR! 3-2, 5-2, 5-8
B
Ink cartridge 4-4, 6-1
Bifocal lenses 3-12
International standards 7-2
C
L
Cautionary notes 1-1
LCD 2-1, 5-1
CL 1-4
LCD contrast 3-28, 5-1
CL mode 3-17
Lens modes 2-3
Clamp 2-1, 3-21
Lens table 2-1, 3-23
Components 1-3
Lever 2-1
Contact lenses 3-17
Contrast adjuster 2-1, 3-28, 5-1 M
Controlling the LCD contrast 3-30 MAINTENANCE 4-1
Cover glass 4-2, 5-1, 5-2, 5-7 Manual hold mode 3-5
Cross 3-5, 7-1, 3-11 Marking device 2-1, 3-22
CYL (C) 1-4, 3-24 Measuring bifocal lenses 3-12
Measuring contact lenses 3-17
D
Measuring high index lenses 3-16
D 1-4
Measuring methods 3-3
Data control 7-1
Measuring multi-focal lenses 3-7
Detecting progressive lenses 3-20, 3-26
Measuring prism 3-15
Dimensions 7-1
Measuring progressive addition lenses 3-7
Distance zone 3-9, 3-13
Measuring single vision lenses 3-3
E MODE button 2-1, 3-3, 3-7, 3-12, 3-17, 3-24
Electrical requirements 7-1 Multi-focal lenses 3-7
Environmental conditions 7-2 Multi-focal mode 3-7, 3-12, 3-20
ERROR INIT ERR 5-9
N
ERROR LT 5-8
Near point area / near zone 3-7, 3-10, 3-13, 5-3
Error messages 5-7
Nose piece 2-1, 3-1, 5-1, 5-2
ERROR MT 5-8
ERROR OV 5-8 O
ERROR PR 5-9 One-Year Limited Warranty 4-1
Explanation of terms 1-4 OUTPUT button 2-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-11, 3-14, 3-19, 3-28
External output terminal (RS-232C) 2-1 OUTPUT 3-19, 3-24
8. INDEX 8-1
P
Packing materials 4-6
Power cord 3-1, 5-1
Power saving function 3-29
Power switch 2-2, 3-1
Progressive addition lenses 3-7
Polar coordinates 3-15, 3-25
Prism 3-15, 3-25
PSM 1-4, 3-25
R
READING button 2-1, 3-4, 3-6, 3-11, 3-14, 3-19,
3-20
READING 3-19, 3-24, 3-25
Recalling the readings 3-19
Rectangular coordinates 3-15, 3-25
Replacing spare parts 4-3
Routine maintenance 4-2
S
Screen layout 2-3
SETUP 3-24
Single vision lenses 3-3
Soft contact lenses 3-18
Spare parts 4-3
SPECIFICATIONS 7-1
SPH (S) 1-4
STEP size (measurement unit) 3-24
Storage 4-6
T
Troubleshooting guide 5-1
U
Unpacking 1-3
W
Warranty 4-1
8-2 8. INDEX
Authorized Tomey Service Centers:
North/South America
Europe