LensChekTM

Advanced Logic Lensometer@

User's Guide

Contents
Warnings and Cautions Warnings and Cautions

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase 2

Unpacking 3

Co nte nts 4

Instrument Initialization Inintial Checks 5

Setup 6

Overview Overview 8

LCD Screen 9
LensChek Components 12

Special Functions 13

Operations Introduction 14

Measurement Procedures 15
Cleaning/Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Procedures 20

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 24

Appendix A LensChek Specifications 26

Appendix B LensChek Cable Connections 27

Appendix C Printer 28

Ordering Information Ordering Information 29

Warranty Warranted by Leica Microsystems, Inc. 29

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the LensChel< tnt

Advanced Logic Lensometer@. The LensChek will provide you
fast, accurate and reliable prescription measurement of
eyeglass lenses for many years.

The LensChek is an innovative microprocessor controlled lens

measurement system that reduces operator error and provides
precise, repetitive measurements for single, multifocal,
progressive, and contact lenses. This instrument performs the
same functions that a Lensmeter performs, with the addition of
the following special features.

Measurement of the lens in a numeric format on a Liquid

Crystal Display (LCD) Storage of the left and right
lens measurements for external printing or data transfer
Quick and accurate measurement of prism in either
diopters or millimeters
Direct measurement of the prescription in either the + or -
cylinder mode
Automatic rounding mode in either 0.01, 0.12 or 0.25
diopters
Conversion mode (Convert Mode) of a standard lens to a
contact lens prescription
Conversion mode (Convert Mode) of a lens prescription
with sphere, cylinder and axis measurements to its
spherical equivalent number.

This User's Guide is designed as a training and reference manual

for operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. We
recommend you carefully read and follow the instructions in
this Users Guide to ensure optimum performance of your new
instrument Any request for additional copies of this Users Guide
can be sent to;
Your authorized Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments dealer,
or
Leica Microsystems, Inc., Ophthalmic Instruments Division
 (Formerly Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments) Customer Service
Department
3374 Walden Avenue
Depew, N.Y. 14043-2437 USA
Tell 716-686-4500 Fax: 716-686-4555 e-mail:
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Introduction

Unpacking

Perform the following steps to remove the LENSCHEK and its accessories from the packaging
container.

Open the box and remove the cardboard insert that retains the LENSCHEK in position
during shipment.

CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING THE LENSCHEK FROM THE PACKAG ING CONTAINER,
HOLD ONLY THE WOODEN BOARD THAT ATTACHES TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
LENSCHEK. IF THE LENSCHEK IS REMOVED BY HOLDING ONTO THE COVER OR THE LIQUID
CRYSTAL DISPLAY SECTION OF THE LENSCHEK, THE LENSCHEK MAY BE EXTERNALLY AND/OR
INTERNALLY DAMAGED.

2. Hold onto the wooden board and remove the LENSCHEK and board from the box.

3. Remove the bolts that attach the LENSCHEK to the wooden board using a 7/16 inch
wrench.

4. Remove the Plastic bag that covers the LENSCHEK.

5. Visually check the LENSCHEK for obvious damage or missing parts. If there is obvious
damage to the LENSCHEK or there are missing items in the packaging container, contact
Leica Microsystems, Inc., Ophthalmic Instruments Division, and report the damage or
missing parts. Refer to the Introduction section of this manual for an address and
telephone number of Leica Microsystems, Inc., Ophthalmic Instruments Division (formerly
Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments).
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INPUT POWER TO THE LENSCHEK UNTIL THE STEPS IN THE
INSTRUMENT INITIALIZATION SECTION ARE COMPLETE OR DAMAGE TO THE
INSTRUMENT MAY OCCUR.

6. Put the invoice, extra Nosepiece Cover, Dust Cover, (VHS Tape, and Bottle with Resealable
Cap for the 1 10 Volt Model Onlin and the Ink Pad, in a place of safe storage so that it is
available when required.

CAUTION: WHEN TRANSPORTING THE LENSCHEKr PROPERLY PROTECT THE INSTRUMENT

IN THE CORRECT PACKAGING CONTAINER OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR DURING
TRANSPORTATION.

7. After all contents are removed from the container; put all the packing materials in the
container (bolts, bag, cardboard, etc.) and then in a place of safe storage, so that they are
available for use if future transportation of the LensChek is necessary.

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Instrument Initialization

Initial Checks
It is recommended that the following checks be performed after
the LENSCHEK is removed from the packaging container:

NOTE: If there is any obvious damage to the LensChek, please

contact Leica Microsystems, Inc.. Ophthalmic Instruments
Division.

CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INPUT POWER TO THE LENSCHEK

UNTIL INSTRUCTED OR DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT MAY
OCCUR.

Place the LensChek on a table in an area indoors that is

clean, dry, at room temperature (5 to 40 0 Celsius), and
away from direct sunlight and sources of bright light.

If applicable, connect the printer interface cable from

the printer to the RS-232C connector on the rear
connection panel of the LensChek (Figure I). Tighten
the screws to the RS-232C Connector.

INPUT

POWER CORD RECEPTACLE

TAB

FUSE HOLDER

RS-232C CONNECTOR

Figure 1, Rear Connection Panel

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Instrument Initialization
Setup
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CAUTION: INPUT VOLTAGE
FLUCTUATIONS SUPPLIED TO THE
LENSCHEK EXCEEDING OF THE
NOMINAL VOLTAGE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED OR DAMAGE AND/OR
INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE
LENSCHEK MAY OCCUR.

CAUTION: BEFORE APPLYING INPUT POWER

TO THE LENSCHEK, VISUALLY INSPECT THE
IDENTIFICATION LABEL ON THE REAR OF THE
UNIT AND VERIFY THAT THE VOLTAGE YOU
ARE APPLYING IS THE CORRECT INPUT
VOLTAGE FOR THE UNIT. INCORRECT
VOLTAGE
APPLIED TO THE LENSCHEK WILL CAUSE
MALFUNCTION AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE
UNIT

Attach one end of the power cord into

the input power cord receptacle of the
LensChek (Fig. I). Attach the other end of
the power cord to a power source of the
correct voltage,

NOTE: The LensChek does not have an

ON/OFF input power switch.
Operation Of the LensChek begins
when the input power cord is
connected from the unit to a power
source of correct voltage and
frequency.

2. When the LensChek starts to operate,

a self-calibration procedure is
initiated. This procedure begins with a
counterclockwise revolving pattern
that counts down from 19 to zero and
ends in a "starburst" pattern. When
the "Starburst" pattern is displayed,
the LensChek has finished the self-
calibration procedure and is ready for
use. To manually initiate a self-
calibration procedure, simultaneously
depress the top (blue) and middle
(blue) control buttons. Refer to Figure
2 for an illustration of a "Starburst"
pattern and the location of the top
and middle control buttons.

NOTE: If the counterclockwise

revolving pattern does not stop
revolving, there may be an object
 Instrument Initialization

blocking the optical path (e.g., packaging material, paper, etc.) or a bright source of
external light that must be removed,

NOTE: Do not insert a lens or any other object in front of the Nosepiece or the optical
path until the self-calibration procedure is completed or an incorrect value of sphere,
cylinder and/or axis will result during the subsequent testing of lenses.

NOTE; If the sphere, cylinder and/or axis have a value other than zero when there is
no lens in front of the nosepiece; the self-calibration procedure must be immediately
initiated. To manually initiate a self-calibration procedure, simultaneously depress the
top (blue) and middle (blue) control buttons.

3. Simultaneously depress the top (blue) control button and the bottom (green)
control button on the display panel to verify that all the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
segments are functional. After verification, depress the middle (blue) control button
to return the LENSCHEK to the default operating mode. Refer to Figure 3 for an
illustration of the LCD screen with all segments displayed.

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CONTROL
BUTTONS

MEASUREA > DSTANCE

>ADO

LEFTJRIGHT

PRINT

RIGHT

SPHERE +dbo AXIS

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TOP

MIDDLE

STARBURST
PATTERN
BOTTOM

Figure 2 - Starburst

Figure 3 - LCD Screen (All Segments Displayed)

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Overview

1. LCD Screen Operating Modes

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen (shown in Figure 4) has four basic operating modes
that are selected by depressing the bottom (green) control button: Measure - No Prism,
Measure - Prism, Convert, and Setup. Each of the operating modes has a specific function in
determining the optical components of eyeglass lenses. Details of these operating modes
are listed below.

A. Measure - No Prism
This is the default operating mode. After the initiation of a self-calibration procedure (see
page 6, Setup), the LensChek defaults to this operating mode. Most eyeglass lenses are
measured using this operating mode.
NOTE: Use the Measure - Prism mode for eyeglasses that require measurement of the prism
component.

The Measure - No Prism mode consists of the following options:

(1) Lens Style

The top (blue) control button toggles between the three different styles of lenses
to be measured. The lens type being measured must be selected from one of the
following.

• Progressive Lenses

• Single / Bifocal

• Contact Lenses

(2) Distance / Add

The second (from the top) control button (blue) toggles between Distance and the Add
function.

• Distance Option

This option measures the distance segment of the lens for any of the lenses given above.

• Add Option

The Add option is used for measuring only the added sphere in the bifocal segment of
the lens. In this mode, "ADD" is shown in the lower right corner of the LCD screen.

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C. Convert (cont.)
SPH (4) EQUSpherical Equivalent
The fourth (from the top) control button (blue) converts the
normal sphere, cylinder, and axis values to a spherical
equivalent. The following formula gives the Spherical Equivalent
(SPH EOU):

SPH EQU sphere + cyl / 2

SETUP D. Setup
This operational mode modifies the default parameters of
the LENSCHEK that are set during power-up or a self-
calibration procedure. To access this menu, press and hold
the bottom (green) control button for approximately 5
seconds. To exit this screen, depress the bottom (green)
control button once. The following options are available in
the setup mode.

(l) +1— Cylinder Mode

The top (blue) control button toggles between the following three settings
for the LENSCHEK.

+ The plus mode of operation displays the prescription reading in a +

cylinder format.

The minus mode of operation displays the

prescription reading in — cylinder format.

+1— The plus / minus mode of operation displays the

prescription reading in either a — cylinder format or a +
cylinder format in accordance with the following
equation:

IF: (Sphere + Cyl) > 0, then + Cyl mode.

IF: (Sphere + Cyl) < 0, then — Cyl mode.

.12 /.25 Rounding Mode

.12 /.25
The second (from the top) control button (blue) toggles between
two settings (.12 / ,25) on early versions of the LENSCHEK. On all
other LENSCHEKS the same button toggles between three
settings (.12 /.25 1.01). This rounding mode numerically rounds
numbers to the nearest 1/8, 1/4, and 1/100 (respectively) for the

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Sphere, Cylinder, and Add data, The rounding value is indicated in the Setup mode at the
lower right hand corner of the LCD Screen.

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2. LensChek Components (cont.)

D, LENS MARKER (cont.)

The Lens Marker Lever is attached to the Lens Marker Pen and has
movement in two directions. In the first direction, the Lens Marker Lever is
rotated downward which removes the marking pen from the ink pad,
aligning it in front of the l€ns. In the second direction, the Lens Marker
Lever moves (horizontally) toward the lens for application of the ink to the
lens.

CAUTION: DO NOT EXTEND THE TIP OF THE CENTER MARKING PEN INTO
THE NOSEPIECE APERATURE OR DAMAGE TO THE APERATURE MAY OCCUR

E. NOSEPIECE
The Nosepiece assembly contains precision optics and a camera
assembly that produces optical data for eyeglass lens measurement This
assembly is factory assembled and has no internal replaceable parts, The
only part that is replaceable is the Nosepiece Cover. This cover is
removable and should be replaced if it is damaged.

3. Special Functions
The LensChek has software-controlled special functions that are initiated
depressing selected control buttons next to the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen.

A, DISPLAY-ALL-SEGMENTS

The Display—All—Segments special function displays every segment

of the LCD screen at the same time so that if a segment is not working,
it will be easily identified (refer to Figure 3).

To activate this function, simultaneously depress the top (blue) control

button and the bottom (green) control button on the display panel and
verify that all the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) segments are functional.
After verification. depress the middle (blue) control button to return the
LensChek to the default operating mode.

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B. SELF-CALIBRATION
A self-calibration function is available to the user to ensure correct operation of the
LensChek. If a residual sphere, cylinder, axis, or prism is indicated, when lens is not being
measured, initiation of this special function is recommended.

To activate this function, simultaneously depress the top (blue) and middle (blue) control
buttons. The Sphere will count from 19, down to zero and then the display will indicate the
Starburst pattern (refer to Figure 2, for an illustration of the Starburst). After the Starburst
pattern is displayed, the LensChek defaults to the Measure — No Prism mode and uses the
set default parameters. If a special Setup function was used, it may have to be reset if the unit
was unplugged for an extended period of time.

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 Operation

LENS Figure 6 is an illustration of the alignment arrows for only the progressive lenses.
ALIGNMENT
(Continued)
PROGRESSIVE

MOVE LENS LEFT MOVE LENS RIGHT

WITHIN DISTANCE
CHANNEL„
our
Figure 6 - Progressive Lens Arrows

LENS MARKER The Lens Marker is a device that transfers a small amount cf pad onto
the optical center of the lens (provided that the iens is the
Lens Marker is used). If marking of the lens is desired, Les V"? Levers downward and
then move them toward the lens (v.nth te Lens rotated downward) until the
Marking Pen transfers the marking irk

HOLD BUTTON The Hold Button moves the SPHERE, CYLINDER, AXIS, and ADD
screen into temporary memory, and can be depressed
after ail (including the ADD data). The temporary memory
can hold the and one right lens. When the LEFT / RIGHT
control (blue) side (E.G., toggled from RIGHT TO LEFT TO
RIGHT) the dätä

NOTE: If a print-out of data is desired, the data in

temporary' immediately after both left and right data are
sent to temporary RIGHT control button is depressed an
additional time before the depressed, the data will be lost from
temporary memory and it wil

2. Measurement Procedures
The LENSCHEK has some basic measurement modes. For a
definition refer to OVERVIEW, LCD SCREEN in this manual. The
following are measurement modes.

MEASURES
MEASURE A
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 Operation

CONTACT LENS, MEASURES

PROGRESSIVE ADD LENS, MEASURES (MARKED LENS)
PROGRESSIVE ADD LENS, MEASURES (UNMARKED LENS)

PRINTH. Press the fourth (from the top) control button (blue) for a print-out of the data to the printer (if
the printer is available and a print-out is desired).

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Unmarked Progressive Lens, Measure - No Prism

This measurement mode is used when the progressive lenses do not have
measurement markings on the lens.

> MEASUREA. Select the MEASURE - NO PRISM mode by pressing the bottom control (green)
button (refer to Figure 4 for an illustration of the control buttons). MEASURE • NO
PRISM is shown in the upper left corner of the LCD screen.

B. Select the Progressive Lens mode by pressing the top (blue) control
button. Refer to OVERVIEW, LCD SCREEN, MEASURE - NO PRISM
for more information about lens styles.

LEFT/ RIGHT C. Select the Lens Side - LEFT/RIGHT by pressing the middle (blue) control button.
The side will be shown in the lower section of the LCD screen and will change
between RIGHT and LEFT as the control button is pressed.

DISTANCED. Align the lens in front of the Nosepiece about 1/4 the distance from the top
of the lens. Move the lens left or right to align the optical center of the lens (as
shown by the alignment arrows) until the within distance channel pattern is shown
(refer to Figure 6 for an illustration of the alignment arrows for the progressive
lens). Maintaining the optical center, move the lens down until the sphere value
increases by .25 diopters (becomes more positive); move it back up until it
decreases by .25 diopters. This is the DISTANCE measurement.

NOTE: For this Step, a value increase Of .25 diopter is only in the positive
direction only (e.g., an increase of .25 diopter from +2.75 is +3,00 diopter; an
increase of .25 diopter from -2.75 is -2.50 diopter).

ADDE. Press the second (from the top) control button (blue) until the ADD function is shown in
the lower right of the LCD screen. While remaining within add channel (refer to
Figure 6 for an illustration of the alignment arrows for the progressive lens), move
the lens upward; the lens ADD power should either:

• rise and then decline

• rise and remain the same
• rise continuously,

HOLD BUTTONF. Record the data, or press the Hold Button for temporary storage of the data
(refer to Figure 4 for the Hold Button).

G. Repeat steps C. thru F. for the lens in the other side of the eyeglasses.

PRINTH. Press the fourth (from the top) control button (blue) for a print-out of the data to the
printer (if the printer is available and a print-out is desired).

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 Cleaning and Maintenance

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WARNING: DO NOT PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON
THE LENSCHEK UNLESS EYE PROTECTION IS WORN.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE STRONG CLEANING SOLUTIONS

OR SOLVENTS OF ANY KIND ON ANY PART OF THE
LENSCHEK OR DAMAGE TO THE LENSCHEK MAY OCCUR.

Perform the following CLEANING / MAINTENANCE

procedures as necessary to maintain proper
operation of the LENSCHEK.

Cleaning
I. LCD Screen Cleaning
2. LENSCHEK Housing
Cleaning
3. Nosepiece Cover
Cleaning 4,
Marking Pen
Cleaning

Maintenance
5. Nosepiece Cover Removal / Installation
6. Marking Pen Removal / Installation
7. Marking Ink Replacement Nosepiece Lens
Cleaning

LCD SCREEN CLEANING

Gently clean any dirt or contaminants off of the LCD

screen with a lint-free cotton cloth moistened (only
moistened) with a lens cleaner that is safe for plastic
lenses or a mild soap solution. If a mild soap solution is
used on the LCD screen, gently wipe the residual soap
solution off the LCD screen with a lint-free cotton cloth.
WARNING: KEEP ALCOHOL AWAY FROM HEAT AND
FLAMES. ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE. USE EYE
PROTECTION WHEN USING ALCOHOL.

LENSCHEK HOUSING CLEANING

Gently clean any dirt or contaminants off of the Top

and Bottom Housing with a lint-free cotton cloth
moistened (only moistened) with alcohol or a mild
soap solution. If a mild soap solution is used on the
housing, gently wipe the residual soap solution off the
housing with a lint-free cotton cloth moistened with
water.

NOSEPIECE COVER CLEANING

Clean the Nosepiece Cover with a lint-free cotton cloth

moistened with alcohol. If the inside surface of the
Nosepiece Cover is contaminated, remove and clean the inside of the Nosepiece Cover with a
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lint-free cotton swab moistened with alcohol. If the Nosepiece Cover is damaged or torn,
replace it. Refer to Figure 7 for Nosepiece Cover Removal / Installation.

MARKING PEN CLEANING

Clean any ink, dirt or contaminants off of the Marking Pens with a lint-free cotton cloth
moistened with alcohol or a mild soap solution. If a mild soap solution is used, gently wipe the
residual soap solution off the Marking Pens with a lint-free cotton cloth moistened with
water.

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INSTALLATION

or torn, replace it. Referto Figure7.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO REMOVE THE NOSEPIECE COVER OR DAMAGE
TO THE NOSEPIECE COVER MAY OCCUR. INCORRECT MEASUREMENTS MAY OCCUR IF THE
NOSEPIECE COVER IS DAMAGED.

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 Cleaning and Maintenance

USING A SMALL SCREWDRIVER, PUSH THE

BLADE UNDER THE LARGE DIAMETER OF THE
RUBBER NOSEPIECE COVER. PULL THE EDGE
OF THE NOSEPIECE COVER OUT OF THE
GROOVE AND OFF OF THE METAL
NOSEPIECE.

AFTER THE NOSEPIECE COVER IS

REMOVED, INVERT A NEW NOSEPIECE
COVER FOR INSTALLATION ONTO THE
NOSEPIECE OF
THE LENSCHEK

INSTALL A NEW NOSEPIECE COVER

ONTO THE METAL NOSEPIECE OF THE LENSCHEK.
PUSH THE RUBBER COVER FLAT
AGAINST THE METAL NOSEPIECE IN THE
DIRECTION SHOWN, ENSURING THAT THE
COVER FITS CORRECTLY IN ITS GROOVE AND
IS FLAT AGAINST THE NOSEPIECE.

Figure 7 - Nosepiece Cover Removal / Installation

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INSTALLATION

If the marking pen is damaged or does not operate correctly, replace it. Refer to

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WARNING: CAUTION MUST BE OBSERVED WHEN USING SHARP OBJECTS TO

REMOVE THE MARKING PENS FROM THE LENSCHEK OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY
OCCUR.

EXTERNAL RETAINING CLIPa small long-nose

Using pliers, remove the
External
PEN HOLDER
Retaining Clip while holding on to the Marking
Pen so that the Marking Pen does not eject from the Pen Holder.
COMPRESSION SPRING
2. Carefully remove the
PEN BUSHING Marking Pen from the Pen
Holder so that the
Compression Spring does
MARKING PEN
not drop into the LensChek.

3. Install a new Marking Pen (with a new Compression Spring if necessary).

4. Push the Marking Pen up into the Pen Holder and attach the External Retaining Clip.

Figure 8 - Marking Pen Removal / Installation

When the Marking Pens do not transfer the marking ink from the Ink Pad to an
eyeglass lens, either the marking ink is gone, or the ink has dried in the Ink Pad. If the
marking ink is hardened, replacement of the Ink Pad is suggested. For replacement of
the marking ink, refer to Figure 9.

NOTE: When replacing marking ink,

remove the Ink Pad Cover and apply
marking ink to the Ink Pad, not the
Ink Pad Cover.
INK WELL COVER

INK PAD
COVER INKPAD

INK WELL

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Figure 9 - Marking Ink Replacement

8. NOSEPIECE LENS CLEANING

A) Move the Lens Holder Levers to the retracted position,

CAUTION: USE ONLY A SOURCE OF DRY. CLEAN, OIL-FREE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN
THE INSIDE OF THE NOSEPIECE. DO NOT USE A LIQUID CHEMICAL SPRAY TO CLEAN THE
NOSEPIECE LENS BECAUSE CHEMICALS FROM THE SPRAY MAY BECOME TRAPPED INSIDE
THE NOSEPIECE ASSEMBLY AND CAUSE MEASUREMENT ERROR.

B) Using canned air', insert one end of NOSEPIECE COVER the plastic tube into the
canned air and the other end into the Nosepiece as shown in the figure on this page.
Only a short duration of spray is necessary to clean the nosepiece lens.

C) Spray the inside of the Nosepiece so that any contaminants on the Nosepiece Lens
are displaced from inside the Nosepiece, Remove the plastic tube from inside the
Nosepiece.

D) Simultaneously push the top and middle buttons (blue) on the LensChek next to the
LCD Screen so that a selfcalibration procedure is initiated, Make sure that the
Sphere, Cyl and Axis data on the LCD Screen are all zero.

* Suggested source of canned air:

DUSTER 1671; TECH SPRAY" Inc., P.o. Box 949, Amarillo, Texas 79105 (It is
necessary to follow manufacturer's directions and cautions prior to, during, and after use.)

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 Troubleshooting
If a malfunction or an incorrect process occurs in the LensChek, refer to the following information for
possible causes and suggested actions. If the suggestions given below do not help, contact your
authorized Leica Microsystems, Inc., Ophthalmic Instruments Division dealer (formerly Reichert
Ophthalmic Instruments) or Leica Microsystems, Inc., Ophthalmic Instruments Division (see page 2).

POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION

LCD SCREEN IS The instrument is in the sleep Press any control button next to the
BLANK mode. LCD screen.

There is no power to the The instrument is not plugged in. Plug in

instrument. the instrument.

The fuses inside the fuse holder are

damaged. Replace the fuses.

LCD Screen contrast set too low, conta ct

your authorized Reichert dea ler.

The instrument is damaged, contact your

authorized Reichert dealer.

STARBURST WILL Ambient lighting is too bright for Move the instrumentto a place that has a
NOT STOP the instrument. lower ambient light.
SPINNING AT POWER.
UP Excessive dirt on the lens inside Dirty lens inside the nosepiece, refer
the nosepiece. to the Maintenance section Of this
manual for cleaning the nosepiece
lens.
The light source inside the
instrument is not entering the The Marking Pen is blocking the light
nosepiece. source to the nosepiece.

Remove any foreign object that is blocking

the light source to the nosepiece or behind
the lens holder.

Incorrect input voltage applied to the

instrument.

Damaged instrument. Contact your

authorized Reichert dealer.
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POSSIBLÉCAUSE

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 RESIDUAL SPHERE OR Excessive dirt on the lens inside Dirty lens inside the nosepiece, refer to
CYLINDER READINGS the nosepiece. the Maintenance section of this manual
for Nosepiece Lens Cleaning.

Ambient lighting is too bright for Move the instrument to a place that has a
the instrument. lower ambient light.

Nosepiece cover is dirty or Clean or replace nosepiece cover.

damaged.

Initiate a self-calibration procedure on

Incorrect calibration of the
the instrument. Refer to the
instrument.
OVERVIEW, SPECIAL FUNCTIONS section
of this manual.

PRESCRIPTION WILL Prescription sent to memory. Erase memory by pressing the

NOT ERASE LEFT / RIGHT button twice.

In Convert mode of operation. Switch to a Measurement mode.

LCD SCREEN WILL Instrument is holding LEFT/RIGHT Clear the data by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT
NOT GO INTO THE prescription data. control button twice.
SLEEP MODE
A lens is placed in front of the Remove the lens from in front of the
nosepiece. nosepiece.

In Convert or Setup mode. Switch to a Measurement mode.

ERROR The light source inside the Remove any foreign object (packaging
instrument is not entering material, etc) or object (Marking Pens)
that is blocking the light source from
the nosepiece. entering the nosepiece.

The nosepiece cover is damaged or not

installed correctly onto the nosepiece.

NON-TOR Irregularities in the light source Dirty lens inside the nosepiece,
to the nosepiece. refer to the Maintenance section of
this manual for cleaning the
nosepiece lens.

Lenses that have a strong or a very

unusual prescription may give this
error message.
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Appendix A - LensChek Specifications

Types of Lens Measured:

• Single Vision • Bifocal/TrifocaI
• Progressive Addition • Contact Lens

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Increments
 Increments

Increments:

Increments: .
Performance:
Spherical Power
Increments .

Axis:

Add: .
Model 12621/230:
Power
Prism: Consumption:

Lens Diameters Accommodated:

Lens Blanks: 28 to 100 mm Contact Lenses:
from 5 mm

Electrical: Voltage:
Model 12621: . 100-120 volts AC 50/60 Hz , 220-240 volts AC @ 50 Hz IO VA Physical
Dimensions:

Width Height Length Weight

6.5 inches 10.6 inches 16.0 inches
1651 mm 269.2 mm 406.4 mm 3.6 Kg

Physical Dimensions: .... ... ... .... ....... .. .... RS -232 C

Display . High Contrast LCD

12621-101 -Rev.

Appendix B - LensChek Connections

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 LENSCHEK

12621-101-Rev.

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