/i\ BEFORE USE, READ THIS MANUAL.

This Operator's hlanual contains information necessary for the operation of the
NIDEK AUTO LENSMETER Model LM-990A. This manual provides general infor-
mation for the product, cautions, specification, accessories, operating proce-
dures, and maintenance. In this manual, IEC 601 and UL standards are applied.
For correct use, it is necessary that this manual, in particular the operating
procedures, be thoroughly understood before using this instrument. Also, have
the manual always near the instrument so that you can read it whenever it is
necessary. If you find any problem or question about the instrument during the
operation, please contact your authorized distributor.

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 T a b l e of C o n t e n t s

Page
51 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................1-1
1.1 Outline of the Product .................................................................;....................... 1-1
1.2 Classifications .................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Symbol Information ........................................................................................... 1-2

52 SAFETY .........................................................................................2 .1
2.1 Operation ..............................................................................................................2-1
2.2 In Storage ............................. . .............................................................................. 2-2
2.3 In Transference ................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 In Installation ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 I11 Wirings .............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.6 After Use ............................................................................................................... 2-3
2.7 In Maintenance .................................................................................................. 2-3
2.8 Disposal ...............................................................................................................2-4
2.9 Labels .................................................................................................................. 2-5

53 CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................3 .1
§$OPERATING PROCEDURES ..............................................................4 - 1
4.1 Operation Flow ................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Preparation .........................................................................................................4-2
4.2.1 l'reparation ............................................................................................ 4-2
4.2.2 Connection of optional acccssories .......................................................... 4-4
4.2.2.1 Connection of foot switch ........................................................... 4-4
4.2.2.2 Connection of interface cable ......................................................4-4
4.2.2.3 Connection of IC card system ..................................................... 4-4
4.3 Lens Settings ........................................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.1 Setting single vision lenses ........................................................................ 4-5
4.3.2 Setting mounted lenses .............................................................................. 4-6
4.3.3 Setting lenses for PD measurement ................... ....... ..........................4-7
4.4 Lens Measurements ..................................... .........................................................4-8
4.4.1 Measuring single vision lenses ................................................................. :4-8
4.4.1.1 Measuring single vision lenses ..................................................... 4-8
4.4.1.2 Measuring mounted lenses ........................................................... 4-10
4.4.2 Measuring bifocals .................................................................................... 4-14
4.4.3 Measuring Progressive Power Lenses ......................................................4-17
4.4.3.1 Measuring u ~ l c u lenses t ................................................................. 4-17
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3.4.3.2 hleasuring mounted lenses .................... ..................................4-17
4.4.3.3 Measuring channel width ............................................................. 4-21
 4.4.4 Measuring prismatic lenses ....................................................................... 4-23
4.4.5 Measuring Contact Lenses .........................................................................4-25
4.5 Markings .................................... .................................... ...................................4-27
4.5.1 Marking on the optical center ........................... :.................................... 4-27
4.5.2 Marking for heterophoria prescription .................................................. 4-26
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4.6 Printing Out ................... ................................................................................. 4-31
4.7 After Use Care .......................................................................................................4-32

§5OTHER FUNCTIONS ........................................................................5 .1

5.1 Automatic Abbe Compensation ...................................................................... 5-1
5.2 System Setup ............................... .
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................................................................5-1
5.3 Description of Parameters ...................................................................................5-2

96 COMMON PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIONS ........................................6 - 1

5 MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................7 - 1
7.1 Eeplacing Printer Paper ....................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Cleaning Protective Glass ................................................................................. 7-2
7.3 Ink Refilling .......................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.1 Ink cartridge type ..................................................................................7-3
7.3.2 Ink pad type ................................................................................................ 7-4
7.4 Replacing Fuses ...................................;................................................................7-5
7.5 Change the setting of the voltage selector ........................................................ 7-6
7.6 Cleaning Exterior .................................................................................................. 7-7
7.7 List of Parts for Replacement ..............................................................................7-7

@ACCESSORIES ................................................................................ 9-1

9.1 Standard Accessories .......................................................................................... 9-1
. ...
. 3.2 Optional Accessories ............................................................................................
9-1

s1 0 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................1 0 - 1
 INTRODUCTION
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Outline of Product
This lensrneter is used for measuring single vision lenses, bifocal (trifocal) lenses, Pro-
gressive Power Lenses (PPL), and Contact Lenses (CL).
1t.has a measuring unit and a display unit in front, and a printer unit on the right side.
The measuring unit is comprised of a Nosepiece, a Lens Table, a Lens Holder, and a Lens
Marker. Below the Nosepiece, there is also a Read Button for recording measured data
and a Nose Slider on the Lens Table for measuring Pupil Distance (PD) of spectacles.
The display unit utilizes a full-graphic LCD, displaying measured values of right-eye
and left-eye lenses at one time, and graphically sho\ving the alignment condition in the
shape of a Target. This graphic Target is especially useful when measuring PPL, since
the Target moves on the illustration of PPL on the display to show the relation between
the measuring point and the progressive channel of the lens. The ADD potver value is
also graphically indicated.
Icons are conveniently located on the screen, next to the corresponding operational
buttons.
Since there is no difference in operating procedures of two types of the Lens Markers,
Ink Pad Type and Ink Cartridge Type, this manual concentrates o:l the Ink Cartridge
Type.

31.2 Classifications
[ C l a s s i f i c a t i o n u n d e r t h e p r o v i s i o n of 93/42/EEC (MDD)] Class I
LM-990A is classified into Class I system.

[ P r o t e c t i o n m e t h o d a g a i n s t e I e c t r i c s h o c k ] Class I
LM-990A is classified into Class I instrument.
Class I instrunlent in ~vhichprotection against electric shock does not rely on basic
insulation only, but tvhich includes an additional safety precaution in such a way that
Ineans are provided for the connection of accessible conductive parts to the protec-
tive (earth) conductor jn the fixed wiring of the inslallation in such a way that acces-
sible conductive parts cannot become live in the event of a failure of the basic insula-
tion.

[ D e g r e e of p r o t e ' c t i o n a g a i n s t e l e c t r i c s h o c k ] T y p e B
LM-990A is classified into Type I3 instrument..
Type-R instrument with an internal electrical potver source providing a n adequate
degree of pl-otection against electric shock particularly regarding;
- allocvable leakage currents
- reliability of thc protective earth connection (if present).
 [ D e g r e e of p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t i n g r e s s of l i q u i d s ] I P 2 0
LM-99OA is the ordinary instrument (enclosed instrument without protectiorl against
ingress of liquids). Be careful not to splash water on the instrument.

[ M e t h o d ( s ) of s t e r i l i z a t i o n o r d i s i n f e c t i o n r e c o m m e n d e d by m a n u f a c t u r e r ]
The LM-990A does not have any part to be sterilized or be disinfected.

[Mode of o p e r a t i o n ]
Continuous operation

1 . 3 Symbol Information

A This symbol shows that the reference of operator's manual is necessary for the
part before use.

This syn~bolmeans degree of protection against electric shock is for Type B

instrument.

I This symbol on the power switch means that the power is ON.

0 This symbol on the power switch means that the po\zler is OFF.

t--t This symbol Inearls the fuse rating.

This symbol indicates that the instrument must be supplied only with alternating
current.
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SAFETY

In this manual, Signal Czlords are used to designate a degree or level of safety alter-
ing, whose definitions are as follows.

A DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death o r serious injury.
A WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in minor o r moderate injury or property damage acci-
dent.
A
When using this system, be sure to follow all the instructions below in order to avoid
damage to the personnel and the system.

2.1 Operation

P\ CAUTION
*Do not modify o r touch inside of the instrument.
You may get an electric shock or the system may malfunction.

Be sure to use the specified electrical current.

If the supplied voltage is too high or too low, the instrument may not work
sufficiently, may malfunction o r cause an electric shock.

Never yank the power cord to discontlect from receptacles but hold the plug.
This can rveaken the metal core of the cord and may result in a fire from short
circuit, o r a n electric shock.

'DO not place the instrument on top of the power cord.

The cover of the cord beconles sagged and ]nay cause a fire or- an electric
shock from short circuit.

eIF the metal core of the power cord is exposed, change the cord to a normal one
immediately. :
It rnay cause an electric shock or a fire.

*Indoor use only.

2.2 In Storage . .

NOTE

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I

Do not store the instrument in a place where it may get \vet or ~vherepoisonous
gas or liquid is stored.

0 Be sure to store the instrument in a place away from direct sunlight and i,vithin the !
specified temperature and humidity.

2.3 In Transference

,ACAUTION
Do not drag the instrument by its cord o r cable.
This may cause possible injury or the instrument damage.

Never grab the frame of the display to lift it up. To carry the instrument, hold it ]
'..rnr_-rir*liu
from the backside with both your hands on its base.
Otherwise, possible injury o r the instrunlent damage may occur.
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2.4 In Installation

,ACAUTION I

DO not install the instrument near water. If water gets into the internal structure,
there is a possibility of an electric shock or instrument malfunction. 11
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0 Install the instrument in a horizontal and stable place. i
If the instrument is tipped over because of any accidental shock, it may hurt
somebody around. +
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NOTE
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0 Avoid using the instrument in a place exposed to direct sunlight or near incandes-
cent light. A light-reflecting surface such as a glass sl~o~vcase or a shiny table is
also not appropriate for precise work.
e s ,instrument may work irregularly or issue error
Under such c i r c u ~ ~ ~ s t a n cthe
 . .
NOTE
*Avoid using the instrument where wind from air conditioner blows directly.
Dust may drift into the nosepiece and measurement may become in accurate.

.Do not use the instrument in a hot, hurnid or dusty environment.

Such environments produce adverse effect on the instrument.

2.5 In Wirings

/9 CAUTION
Be sure to use the grounding-type wall-outlet for power source.
In the event of electric leak, your may get and electric shock.

2.6 A f t e r Use

/P\ CAUTION - -

0 When the instrument is not in use, turn the power OFF and p u t the dust cover on.
If the instrument is not covered for a long time, dust may affect the measure-
ment accuracy.

0 If the instrument will not be used for a long time, disconnect the power cable
from the wall-outlet
Otherwise, a fire may occur.

*
2.7 In Maintenance

CAUTION I

When repladng the ink cartridge, hold the cartridge down on a hard, subtle
surface, in'bfder to turn the screw safely.
 If disassembling is necessary to repair the instrument, be sure to ask your
authorized distributor for servicing.

Take special care not to scratch the protective glass under the nosepiece.
Flaws on the glass substantially lower the reliability of measurement.
I
2.8 Disposal

NOTE
cycling of device components.

0 When disposing packing, sort them by the n~aterialsand follow local governing
ordi~lancesand recycling plans.
2.9 Labels .

In order to draw the operator's attention, the appropriate warning labels are atcacl~edto
the specified locations on the main body.
( AUTO LENSMETER I
MODEL LM-990A
CONN. 1CO- 120/200-240V-
FREQ. 50/60Hz
POWER 40YA /i\

[ SER.KO. 00002 1
I AUTO LENSMETER 1
MOOEL LM-990A
CONN. 100-120/MO-210Y- A
FREQ.
POWER
50/60Hz
4WI CE

1 UIC( IN JAPAN )Owdo-UlbP-9

[ SERNO 00002 1

/' ( V/ARNINC : Risk o f f i r e .

/
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Replace fuse as marked.
/
Do not pul l the paper out o f the printer
at the top and at the printer paper
entrance. When ending red 1 ine marker
appears, press and hold the print button
to feed out the paper with a care o f
i t s end unrol led.
 CONFIGURATION
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@Contrast Knob

G L e n s Holder Lever

@Lens Table Lever

@? Lens Table

0Interface Connector
 O Read Button O Pilot Lamp
Button for reading data. PocverONstate :Lit
This makes the measured data on Auto-OFF state * I : Blink
the display fixed so that they will be
saved in memory. @ C o n t r a s t Knob
Used for adjusting the contrast of the
@ Nosepiece display.
Used to place the lens on; the base point
for measurement. @ Marking Lever
When measuring Contact Lenses Used for marking lenses. To do so,
(CL), this must be replaced with the push the lever down.
special one for CL measurement.
I

@ Lens T a b l e Lever
O Lens H o l d e r Lever Used to,move the lens table back and
Used to move the lens holder. forth.
To fix the lens:
Lift it once and lower it gently. @ Lens T a b l e
To remove the lens: Used to fix the frame direction.
Lift it until it clicks. Eottoms of the lens frame will be
touched to this part.
@ Nose S l i d e r
Used to measure PD of spectacles. 0 P r i n t e r Cover
When the nose pads of the spectacles Can be opened by pressing 0mark
are placed astride, it automatically on its top.
detects the lens sides and calculates
the distance between the right and 63 I n t e r f a c e
connect~r*~
left "read" positions as the PD value. Used to connect the interface cable
When the slider is not in use, keep which is needed for sending the mea-
it to the left where it can be flipped sured data to the external computer.
u p and will not obstruct the mea- It is also used for connecting optional
surement. foot switch.

*1 The display will automatically turn OFF when certain time passes without any but-
ton operation; the auto-OFF time limit can be specified in MENU display. To recall
the ON state, press any button. The auto-OFF function will not be executed when a
lens is on the nosepiece.
*2 Accessory;equiptnent connected to the analog and digital interfaces must be certi-
fied according to the representative appropriate national standards (for example,
UL 1950 for Data Processing Equipment UL 2601-1 for Medical Equipment, and CSA
C22.2 No. 601-1, EN 60601-1 and IEC 601-1.)
Further more all configurations shall conlply with the system stangard IEC 601-1-1.
Everybody who connects additional equipment configured a medical system, and is
therefore responsible that the system conlplies with the requirements of the system
standard IEC 601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your
local representative.
 [ M e a s u r e m e n t Display]
Lens measurement is performed on this display

@ R / L Sign @Abbe Number Indication

PD Values
@Target /

aSetting Sgins-
\63Icons

@ S e t t i n g Signs 63 R / L Sign
10.121, 10.251 : Steps Appears when the lens side is specified,
0, : CYL reading and values below each show the mea-
: Auto-read state * I sured data of the side. [ T I shows
that lens side is not specified. *Z
03 T a r g e t Reversed sign:
Shows the measuring point while lens Shows that the measured data is
I .. is on the nosepiece. fixed.
The shape of the target changes with Blinking 4 or b :
alignment. Indicaes the measuring side or the
0: Out of center side of the lens on the nosepiece.

+
4- : In the center (Within 0.5 A )
: ~ l i g n e dto the center
(Marking point)
4
3 Abbe Number Indication
Shows the abbe number setting except
when it is set to 58 *3 .
When the abbe number is auto-com-
pensated, "Abbe=AUTOnappears.*'

@ PD Values 1
Show both monocular PD (LPD, RPD)
and total PD of a spectacles.
63 Icons
These show the functions of buttons on their sides.

: Print button : Prism button

Used to print out the measured Changes the type of prism indi-
data. Ey pressing it more t h a n cation in the following order for
one second, the paper can be fed. each press of the button.

: blade change b u t t ~ n * ~ +
Rectangular coordinates
Changes t h e mode of t h e mea-
sure-ment display in the follow- (See page 3-8)
ing order for each press of t h e 1
button. Polar coordinates
(See page 3-8)
1
Regular lens measurement No pri,sm indication
display
1 CLCAR

Progressive power lens : CLEAR button

measurement display Used t o cancel t h e d a t a i n
1 memory.
Contact lens measurement A fixed state will be released and
display the R/L sign returns to the S sign.
I

: Right button
The icons represents the mode
: Left button
which establishes'by pressing the
Used to specify the lens side.
button.

: MENU button
: Cylinder 4- / - button
Changes the display to MENU dis-
Reverses the cylinder reading di-
play, which is used to change sys-
rection to 4- or -. By pressing it
tem parameters.
again, i t returns to the system-
preset' reading.
Reversed (blackened) icon:
~ h o i j that
s the reading has
the,changed.
* l "Auto read" is a function to automatically fix the measured data after the target is
centered (or aligned to the center cross), just as if t h e r e a d button were pressed.
(See "5.2 System Setup".)

" 2 When the power is turned ON, Is)

will be shown in the place of [m~vhileL C _ ]
should be unlit.
To specify the nleasuring lens side, press or button so that R/L-specified
display will appear.
To return it to the non-specified El.
display, press
CLCRR

Only ~ v h e nthe nose slider is at its detective position, the R/L-specified display ap-
pears initially.

*3 The abbe number "58" is the light dispersion coefficient of "cro\vn glass K l " , which
is the material generally used for spectacles.

"4 This instrument uses two wavelengths to measure the lens power and the light dis-
persion of each wavelength is different. The abbe number is automatically calcu-
lated from this difference of light dispersion to calculate the lens power.

*5 When "CONTACT" parameter is set to OFF or ONLY, things arc different.

When "CONTACT" parameter is set to OFF:
The icon becomes , which alterllates regular measurement display and PPL
measurement display for each press of the button. The contact lens cannot b e
measured.
When "CONTACT" parameter is set to ONLY:
No icon appears here.
* This is a setting to restrict the measurement to contact lens only.
 [MENU display]
System setups are performed on this display.

@ Icons
These show the functions of buttons on their sides.

: U p button : Right button

: Down button : Left button
Used to select items. Used to change parameters.

: Next page button : EXIT button

IJsed to turn MENU pages. Returns the display to Measure-
.. . ment display.
rl:
Function button
Changes t h e current display to
Function display.
[Function d i s p l a y ]
A special function can be selected fro111this display.

63)Icons

@ Icons
These show the functions of buttons on their sides.

: U p button
: Down button
Used to select the function.

IGZ$+I
: GO button
Used to sfart the selected func-
tion.

[m] : EXIT butt&

Returns the'display to I\leasure-
ment display.
 . .
[Prism l a y o u t display]
Lenses can be marked for heterophoria prescription on this display.

Rectangular coordinates Polar coordirlates

@ Icons

@ Icons
These show the functions of buttons on their sides.

: Print button : Prism button

Used t o print out the measured Alternates the type of prism in-
data. dica tion.

: Prism plus button

: Prism minus button
Only forlpolar coordinates used
-1
Polar coordinates

to input 'the prisrn value of the

prism prescriptions.
Rectangular coordinates
I I
: Right/Left button
: Prism UP butlon Alternates the indication of the
: Prism DOWN button measuring lens side.
Only for rectangular coordinates
used to input the UP/DOWN value
of the prism prescriptions.
El: Angle plus button
I-el011ly
: Angle minus button
for polar coordinates used
to input the prism angle of the
prism prescriptions.

: Prism base IN button

:: Prism base OUT button
Only for rectangular coordinates
used to input the IN/OUT value
of the prism prescriptions.

Returns the display to Mcasure-

merit display.
 TION PROCEDURES
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4.1 Operation Flow

F Power ON

P 4.3 Lens Setting

4.3.1 Setting single vision lenses (page 4-5)

4.3.2 Setting mounted lenses (p. 4-6)
4.3.3 Setting lenses for PD measurement (p. 4-7)

1 4.4 Lens Measurements I

-- 4.4.1 Measuring single vision lenses
4.4.1.1 Measuring single vision lenses (p. 4-8)
L Measuring lens diameter (p. 4-9)
4.4.1.2 Measuring mounted lenses
Regular measurement (p. 4-10)
PD measurement (p. 4-10)
Measuring Net vertical prism (p. 4-1 1)

- Measuring Net horizontal prism (p. 4-12)

4.4.2 Measuring bifocals
Regular measurement (p. 4-14)

- t i o r measuring ADD more accurately (p. 4-13)

4.4.3 Measuring Progressive Power Lenses
+ 4.4.3.1 Measuring uncut lenses (p. 4-17)
4.4.3.2 Measuring mounted lenses (p. 4-17)

L-* ADD graph (p. 4-20)

Vertical Drop (p. 4-20)

- 4.4.3.3 Measuring channel width (p. 4-21)

4.4.4 Measuring prismatic lenses

- I-+ Measuring mounted prismatic lenses (p. 4-23)

4.4.5 Measuring Contact Lenses (p. 4-25)

1 4.5 Markings I
4.5.1 ~ a r k i r i g ' o nthe optical center (p. 4-27)
4.5.2 ~ a r k i r &Tor heterophoria prescription (p. 4-28)

v 4.6 Print Out

4.2. Preparation
4.2.1 Preparation
1. C o n n e c t t h e p o w e r c o r d t o t h e
power socket u n d e r t h e
instrument.

2 . Plug t h e power c o r d i n t o t h e wall

outlet.

A CAUTION
@Bes u r e to use t h e power o u t l e t
equipped with a grounding terminal.
This may cause electric shock at a ti~ne
of its breakage or power leakage.

T u r n O N t h e power.
initialization display will appear. @Afterinitialization, the scree11
changes to Measurement display.*'

Initialization disulay hleasurement display

NOTE
0 Do not turn on the power with the lens on the nosepiece. If the lens is on
the nosepiece before Measurement display appears, " Init Err" will be shown.
Rernove the lens and turn On the power again.
*1 The measurement display after initialization varies according to the setting at
" CONTACT',' parameter.
When the parameter is set to ON o r OFF:
Regular measurement display appears.
* If power is turned ON with the nosepiece for contact lens attached, "!!CHECK
NOSEPIECE!!" appears on the initialization display.
.To measure spectacle lenses:
d Change the nosepiece to the regular one, then turn OFF and ON the power
.To measure contact lenses only:
d Press so that the display changes to CL measurement display.
The regular o r progressive power lenses cannot be measured unless power is turned
OFF and ON again.
When the parameter is set to ONLY:
Display for CL measurement appears.
* Make sure the nosepiece is for contact lenses.
4.2.2 Connection of optional accessories. .

4.2.2.1 Connection of foot switch

The optional foot switch can be used instead of the read button to read the ~neasureddata.

onnection]
1. T u r n OFF t h e p o w e r .

2. C o n n e c t t h e cable.
Connect the cable of the foot switch to
the interface connector on the under-
side.
Connect it so as to line up the key of
the plug with the notch of the recep-
tacle.

3 . Fix t h e cable.
Run the cable through the opening at
the back of the base so that the cable
will not be squeezed under the body.

4.2.2.2 Connection of interface cable

The interface cable is used to connect the LM-990A with the NIDEK AOS or COS series to
transmit measured data.
The connecting procedure is the same as "4.2.2.1 Connection of foot switch".

4.2.2.3 Connection of I C card system

To transnlit data to the NIDEK AOS or COS series via an IC card, it is necessary to connect
the optional IC card system.
The interface cable is used to connect the system with the interface connector on the
underside of the instrument.
The connecting pi-ocedure is the same as "4.2.2.1 Connection of foot s~vitch".
4.3 Lens Settings . .

4.3.1 Setting single vision lens

1. S p e c i f y t h e l e n s s i d e if n e c e s s a r y .
Press P
I or button to specify
right-eye lens o r left-eye lens.
The blinking 4 or b mark indicates
the measuring lens side.

NOTE
0 Check if the nose slider is flipped up
on the left.
If not, the position of the nosepiece will
be taken for the R/L judgement and
[~(o~TI button operation will be

2. S e t t h e l e n s .
Place the measuring lens on the nose-
piece with the convex side up.

3. Fix t h e l e n s .
Raise the lens holder lever to its up-
permost position, then locver it slo~vly
to fix the lens.
4 . 3 . 2 Setting mounted lenses

1. S p e c i f y t h e l e n s s i d e .
Press or [=I
button to specify
right-eye lens or left-eye lens.
The blinking 4 or b mark indicates
the measuring lens side.

NOTE
I Check if the nose slider is flipped up
I o n the left. If not, the position of the
nosepiece will be taken for the R/L
judgement and
operation will be ignored.

2. S e t t h e s p e c t a c l e s .
Place tlie lens on the nosepiece with
the convex side up.

3. S e t t h e l e n s t a b l e .
Pull the lens table lever toward your-
self until it touches the bottoms of the
frames (both lenses).

4 . Fix t h e lens.
Raise the lens holdel. lever to its up-
permost position, then lo~verit slo~vly
to fix the lens..
4.3.3 Setting lenses for PD measurement
When measuring mounted lenses, the distance betiveen the optical centers can be mea-
sured.

NOTE
I
bl

Precise PD measurement may be difficult with spectacles with cylinder-only

lenses, high power lenses, or frames which have sharp face curves.
1

1. S e t t h e n o s e s l i d e r .
Mode the lens table fonvard, and pull
down the nose slider.

2. Place f r a m e s o n t h e n o s e s l i d e r .
Place the nose pads of the spectacle
frames on the nose slider.

3 . Place t h e l e n s o n t h e n o s e p i e c e .
The lens side will b e automatically
detected from t h e position of t h e
slider. The measuring side will be in-
dicated with blinking 4 or B sign.

4. Move t h e l e n s t a b l e u n t i l i t
t o u c h e s t h e b o t t o m of t h e f r a m e s .

5. Fix t h e l e n s .
Raise the lens holder lever t o its up-
permost position, then lo~vcrit slowly
to fix the lens.
4.4 Lens Measurements

4.4.1 Measuring single vision lenses

4.4.1.1 Measuring single vision lenses

1. Bring t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r .
Move the lens to bring the target
(0) close to the center of the align-
ment circle.
When the target comes within a range
of 0.5 A. from the center, the shape of
the target changes to a cross line ( ). +
2. P r e s s t h e r e a d b u t t o n , w h i c h c a n
b e f o u n d below t h e nosepiece.
The measured data will be fixed.*' *2

*11Yhen the measured data are fixed on the display, the data ~ v i l bel saved in memory
a n d t h e [ T I , r ] , o r [ T I sign will b e reversed. Since the target does not fix,
measuremellt can be repeated by centering the'target and pressing the read button
again. The cylinder +/- reading and the prism value indication type can be switched
although data is fixed.

*2 IYhen the "AUTO READ" parameter is set to 1 or 2, data will be automatically fixed
arter the target is ceritered (or aligned to the center cross), just as if t l ~ cread button
were pressed. To repeat the measurement, perform alignment and press the read
butt011 again. (See "5.3 Description of Parameters".)
[Measuring lens diameter]

To indicate the lens diameter, set "LENS DIA" parameter in hIENU display to "ON". This
value is double the distance from the nosepiece center to the lens table. (See "5.2
System Setup".)

1. Align t h e target to the center

cross.
Move the lens more to align the target
to the center cross so that the shape
of the target changes from a cross line
(+ +
) to a large cross ( ).

Lens diameter
/
2. Set t h e lens table.
Pull the lens table lever toward your-
self until the table touches the edge of
the lens.
4.4.1.2 Measuring mounted lenses

[Regular m e a s u r e m e n t ]

1. Bring t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r .
Move the lens to bring the target (0) close to the center of the alignment circle.
When the target comes within a range of 0.5 1 from the center, the shape of the
target changes to a cross line ( ). +
2. Press t h e r e a d b u t t o n .
The measured data ivill be fised.

3. Measure t h e o t h e r lens.
Follow the same steps as the first lens.

[PD m e a s u r e m e n t ]

1. Bring t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r .
Move the lens to bring the target
( 0) close to the center of the align-
ment circle.
When the target conies within a range
of 0.5 A Prom the center, the shape of
the target changes to a cross line ( ). +
2. Align t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r
cross.
h,love the lens more to align the target
to the center cross so that the shape
of tile target changes from a cross line
( f ) to a large cross ( + ).

3 . Move t h e l e n s t a b l e u n t i l i t
t o u c h e s t h e b o t t o m of t h e
frames.

4. P r e s s t h e rea,d b u t t o n .
The measured data \vill be fixed.
 5. Remove t h e l e n s .
To remove the lens, raise the lens
holder lever until it clicks.

6. M e a s u r e t h e o t h e r l e n s .
Follow the same steps as the first lens.

I_ LPD RPD 4
NOTE
I b
I 0 When not measuring PD, keep the nose f{
slider flipped u p on the left end.
Othenvise, or[=I
operation will bc ignored.
button ml
[ M e a s u r i n g Net v e r t i c a l p r i s m ]

To indicate the net vertical prism *I, set "Net PRISM" parameter in MENU display to
"ON". (See "5.2 System Setup".)

1. M e a s u r e t h e r i g h t - e y e l e n s of s p e c t a c l e s .

NOTE
[
.-
Make sure the lens 'abletouches"
bottom of the frames.
. . ..,, .... ..- . . " .
",, 1
,-.. . .-,.,.- ,.,.I

"1 The net vertical prism is the vertical diffcl-ence of prism values from the right -eye
lens optical center to the left-eye lens optical center.
 2. M e a s u r e the m o u n t e d left-eye
lens.
The n e t vertical prism value will be
shown o n the display.

NOTE
The bottom of the fralnes must touch
the lens table. During this process, do
not move the lens table as it ivill alter
the value. Net vertical prism able posilion indication

If the lens table is moved, bring it back

ivhile watching the table position in-
dication.
The instrument: will indicate cor-
rect positioning with a blackened
middle bar.

[Measuring Net h o r i z o n t a l prism]

If the "Net PRISM" parameter in the MENU display is set to ON, net horizontal prism *2

value will be included in the printout. (See "5.2 System Setup".)

1. M a r k t h e p u p i l c e n t e r .
Irlstruct the customer to wear the spec-
tacles and look straight,
Mark the pupil center 011 each lenses.

NOTE
in diameter. If the mark is too big, it
may interfere ivith the measurement.

2. S e t t h e l e n s .

* 2 The net horizolltal prism is the horizontal difference of prisrn values betiveen the
right a n d left eye points on the lenses.
3 . Bring o n e of t h e eye p o i n t m a r k 1
o n t o t h e c e n t e r of t h e nosepiece.
\ i
4. Press t h e read b u t t o n .

5. Release t h e lens holder.

6. Measure t h e o t h e r lens.
Folloiv the same steps as the first lens.

7. Press t h e button. RIGHT

u SPH - 2.00
The measured values including the net CYL + 0.08
horizontal prism will be printed out. RXS 0
PSH I 0.00
PSM U 0.00
LEFT
SPH - 2.00
CVL + 0.80
AXS 0
PSH I 0.25
PSH D 0.25
PD 63.0
RPD 31.5
LPD 31.5
,HPSM 0 0.25

,-'
Net horizontal prism
UPSH U 6.25

NIDEK LM-9906
4.4.2 Measuring bifocals
For measuring bifocals or trifocals, folloiv the procedure below.

[Regular m e a s u r e m e n t ]

1. Bring t h e d i s t a n c e p a r t o n t o t h e
nosepiece.

2 . M e a s u r e t h e d i s t a n c e power.
After the shape of the target changes
from a circle (0) to a cross line ( ), +
press the read button.
The measured data for distance will be
fixed.

3. Measure t h e addition power

(Add),
Pull the lens toivard yourself to bring
the near portion onto the nosepiece.

NOTE

0 The lerls should be placed ivith its hori-

zontal marks parallel to the lens table.
. .

0 For trifocals, bring the intermediate

lnterrnediate position
 4. Press t h e r e a d b u t t o n .
For bifocals, the measurement is com-
pleted at this point.
For trifocals, proceed to the steps 5.
and 6.

5. Bring n e a r p o r t i o n o n t o t h e n o s e
piece.
The secondary addition value (Adz)
appears on the display.

NOTE
It is not necessary to perform align-

6 . Press t h e r e a d b u t t o n .

[Sphere i n d i c a t i o n f o r n e a r p o r t i o n ]
By setting "NEAR" p,arameter to NEAR SPM,
the power of near portion will be indicated
by spherical value instead of addition
value.
[For m e a s u r i n g ADD m o r e a c c u r a t e l y ]

This is a procedure for measuring the addition poiver ~vithoutincluding error in the
measured value made by the distance between the segment and the nosepiece. It is
especially effective when the base lens is thick.

1. S e t the lens w i t h t h e concave s i d e

UP.

2. S e t t h e d i s t a n c e p a r t .
Bring onto the nosepiece the point that
is opposite from the segment position
about the midpoint of the lens center.

3. Press t h e read button.

NOTE
I It is not necessary to perform align- li
0 This measured value is only a reference
for getting the ADD poiver and is not
the actual distance data.

4. S e t t h e n e a r p o r t i o n .
Pull tlle lens toward yourself to bring
the near portion onto the nosepiece.
The addition value (Add) appears.

NOTE
I ~t is n o t necessary to perFol.m align-

5. P r e s s t h e r e a d b u t t o n .
4.4.3 Measuring Progressive Power Lenses
4 . 4 . 3 . 1 Measuring uncut lenses Eye point mark for distance
/

Measure Progressive Power Lenses (PPL)

in the same manner as "4.4.2 Measuring
bifocals", using the manufacturer's spe-
cific eye point marks.

NOTE
The lens should be placed with its hori-
zontal marks parallel to the lens table.

4 . 4 . 3 . 2 Measuring mounted lenses

1. Press
0 button.
The PPL measurement mode will be
established.
The measuring process will appear on
the bottom left of the display. The
process will be indicated by blinking
of arrows.

2. S e t t h e l e n s .
See "4.3.2 Setting mounted lenses".

3. Bring t h e d i s t a n c e p a r t o n t o . t h e
nosepiece.
~
\5

e-31+
Place upper-third part of the lens. A
I L
. . I
u3
-
I .' v
4. B r i n g t h e t a r g e t o n t o t h e g u i d e .
Move the lens sideways to bring the
target (vertical line) onto the middle
of the guide (horizontal line).

Guide -

\
Target
A "PUSH" sign appears when the tar-
get comes right in the middle of the
guide.

5. C h a n g e the t a r g e t t o a l a r g e c r o s s
( +I.
Push the lens slowly forward until the
shape of the target changes to a large
cross ( +).

When the measured value becomes

stable, the instrumerlt ivill beep the
distance d a t a will automatically be
fixed. A "PULL" sign and a n addition
power graph (ADD graph) appears to
show that the ADD power measure-
nlent is ready.
NOTE

frames always touch the table.

6. M a k e t h e t a r g e t ( 0 ) a p p e a r .
Pull the lens slowly toward yourself.
When the nosepiece detects the ADD
power, the "PULL"sign disappears and
a target ( 0) appears.
7. Search for t h e n e a r p a r t .
Pull the lens slowly more.
If the target is shifted out of the pro-
gressive channel, slide the lens later-
ally to bring the target in.

When the near part of the lens comes Ir part sign

o n t o the nosepiece, Near p a r t sign

( ) appears.

8. S e a r c h f o r "-MAX-" i n d i c a t i o n
point.
Close to the position that the near part
sign is illuminated, search for the point
that the ADD power is highest.
When the maximum ADD power is de-
tected, the near part sign disappears
and -MAX-" appears.

If the target went past the position of

"-MAX-", move t h e lens back o n t o
"-MAX-".

9. P r e s s t h e r e a d b u t t o n .
 NOTE
CVhen the near part is located close to the frame, the near part sign sometimes does
not appear. 111 such a case, press the read button at the point that the ADD poiver
I is highest regardless of the sign. I
Some lenses a
yond the near part. If such lenses are measured, the "-MAX-" sign \iiill not appear.
In such a case, press the read button on the point that the near part sign appears.

10. Keturn t o t h e n o r m a l me&urement mode.

Press the mode change button
U
By pressing it once, the icon changes to
nvice to return to the normal measurement mode.
. Press it again.

[ADD graph]
'l'he "ADD GIXAI'H" parameter in the MENU display selects the
type of ADD graph, \vhich sho\vs addition power.
gliy selecring CURVE, the graph will indicate the drop amount
of the near posicion from the distance measured point as well
as its ADD pa\tlcr. With this graph, not only the distance power
aricl the near ADD power is mensurcd, but also one can see CURVE
.
-

ho\v the power transits. It will let you know if the pocver re
rl1:tins the same, increases, o r decreases around the near point,
and helps you to offer the same type of Icnses as the customer's
old Icnses.
.By selecting LEVEL,the graph will show the power of the point
ivhere nosepiece is measuring with the n u ~ n b e of
r bars.
oBy selecting OFF, IIO graph will appear.
LEVEL
- -

[Vertical d r o p ]

IVhen the "\I. DIIOP" parameter in the

h l E N U display is set to ON, the Vertical
d r o p ( t h e d r o p distance fro111 t h e ADD
po\ver starring position) can be measured
on the PPI, measurement display.

Vertical drop
4 . 4 . 3 . 3 Measuring channel width

By setting the "C. WIDTH" parameter in the MENU display to ON, the ividth of the pr-o-
gressive power channel can be nieasured. This measurement only applies to lenses i n
spectacles since the nose slider is used as the measuring tool. See "5.2 Systenl Setup".

1. Press
U
Q button.
Progressive Porver Lens (PPL) rneasure-
ment mode ~ v i l lbe established.

2. Set a m o u n t e d PPL.
See "4.3.3 Setting lenses for I'D mea-
surement".

3 . M e a s u r e t h e PPL.
See " 4 . 4 . 3 . 2 hfeasuring m o u n t e d 8
lenscs". s:+ .2 . -,.
-. ~ .11Eli

4. Bring t h e t a r g e t t o t h e desired
channel section.
Move the lens fol~\lardor backward to
bring the taiget to the desired section
for measuring the channel ividtl~.
Malie sure t h a t lens table touches the
bottorn of frames.
5. F i n d t h e c h a n n e l b o r d e r .
Move the lens sideways without losing
contact with the nose slider until the
target conles out of t h e progressive
channel.
When it gets out, it stays on the pro-
gressive channel line.

Channel width
6. P r e s s t h e r e a d b u t t o n . \
A line appears on the ADD graph indi-
cating the measured section.

7. Move t h e t a r g e t t o t h e o t h e r bor-
d e r.
Move the lens in the opposite direc-
tion.

NOTE
I Nevcr push or p~illthe lens, or thc c11a11-
nel width will be llleasurcd wrongly.

8. P r e s s t h e r e a d b u t t o n a g a i n .
The measured value of the channel
width ~villbe fixed.
4.4.4 Measuring prismatic lenses
[Measuring m o u n t e d prismatic lenses]

1. M a r k t h e p u p i l c e n t e r .
Instruct the customer to wear the spec-
tacles and look straight. Mark the pu-
pil center on each lenses.

NOTE
I *The mark should be smaller than imrn 1
in diameter. If the mark is too big, it
may interfere with the measurement.

Press [
I -I
2. Specify t h e lens side.
!E$lor )@ button to specify
right-eye lens o r left-eye lens.

3 . Choose t h e prism i n d i c a t i o n type.

button changes the type in the fol-
lowing order for each press.

Rectang~~larcoordinates A : 10.00
J UO.00
Polar coordinates A : 0.00
1 0"
No prism indication
I

4. S e t t h e l e n s .
Place t h e lens on the nosepiece, as
shown, with the convex side up.
 5. Fix t h e lens w i t h the lens holder.
. .

6. Bring o n e of the eye point rcarks

o n t h e c e n t e r of nosepiece.
I

NOTE
il- e It is no1 necess:*ry ro aligli llle Larget.
. ----
7 . Press t h e rerid b u r r o n .

-
* I f "Data Err" appears, the m a r k is in
rhe way of the sr~casur.ing l i g h t pericil.
h l o v e chc lcris a little to achicvc t h e
measured data.
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-*wr. : ~ Y ~ : " P Z Q = ? T : ! < . ~ W L % ~ ~ ; ~ ~ T : : ~ ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ T M ~
4.4.5 Measuring Contact Lenses
1. C h a n g e he rlosepiece ro t h e one
f o r t h e Concacc Leris ( C L ) .

2 . Establish t h e CL measur,ernerir
n~ode.
Press the rr~odechange b u t r o r ~8
t~vice,*'
0
?'he figure on t11e right is the display
for this snode.

3 . S e t rlie CL.
Place the leris on the nosepiece with
the corsvex side up.

u Hold r t ~ eC;L ivith rLveeze1.s or. fir~gers.

He cal.eful *lor:t i darnage [lie lens.
u s e tweezers with r.our~dtips.
[j

.---. - -- -
*1 Wheri the "CONTACT" parmr~eter.is set at ONLY,the rr~oaechange button does not
fur~ction.l ' h e mode is r,esrricced to the CL rneasur,cnient.
It' the "CONTl'A(:'T" par.arrletcr' is set at 01:F, the CL rrlcasur'ernenr js disabled. Select
ON 01.ONLY.
4. Align t h e t a r g e t .

5 . Press t h e r e a d b u t t o n .
In CL measurement mode, SE value"'
will be shoivil over the S, C, and A mea-
sured values.

6. P r e s s t h e m o d e c h a n g e b u t t o n
hi.
u
The mode returns to the nosinal mca-
surement mode.

NOTE
eFleasure the contact lens as quickly as possible so that the lens surface does not
become dry. Since the lens contains water and is made of soft material, the lens
cannot: stay spherical for a long time, altering the ~neasuredvaluc.

*1 SE (Sphere Equivalence) value

This is 1/2 of the cylinder value added to the spherical value. \%'hen a non-cylindri-
cal CL is' measul-cd and still a cylinder value is detected, the SE value will bc ltlore
reliable than the SPN valuc to know rhe total spherical value since it reduces the
error in t h e measured value made by a bend or a contortion of the lens.
 .
4.5 Markings
,

4.5.1 Marking on the optical center

This is the method used to mark the lens in order to specify the optical center and the
horizontal direction for mounting it to a frame.

1. Bring t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r .

2 . Align t h e t a r g e t t o t h e c e n t e r
cross.
Move the lens more to align the target
to the center cross so that the shape
of the target changes from a cross line
( + ) to a large cross ( ). +
For spectacles, move the lens table
until it touches the bottom of frames.

3. Set t h e axis t o the prescribed

v a1u e .
While watching the axis value on the
display, rotate the lens until the value
shows the prescription. * l
If the large cross ( + ) changes back
to a cross line ( 4- ), align again.
VVhen the axis indicates 90° or 1809,
the shape of the target changes as
shown on the right.

Axis 90' Axis 180'

*1 When the "AU1'0 READ" parameter is

set to 1 or 2, the measured value will
automatically be fixed after the tar- Axis value
get is aligned. Watch the value shown
on the top right of the alignn~entcircle
to set the axis.
 ..
4. M a r k t h e lens.
-y..

I'ress d o ~ v nthe ~naskinglever to rnask

the lens. Three points in a line paral-
lel to the lens table will be marked.

5. Remove t h e lens.
To remove t h e lens, raise t h e lens
holder- lever until it clicks. ,
"
/C
b
NOTE ,<
*

Do nor: touch the markings as the ink

is easy to smear.

4. 5.2 Marking for heterophoria prescription

\Yher~marking the lenses for a 11er:erophoria prescriprion, the ~ ~ r i slayout:

m f'unction
scl-ves to locare tl1e marking points easily. The rargec is dccenrered in advance to co111-
pensate for the prism value.

[Prism L a y o u t ]
Il i ~ p u tile
t prcscsiption valucs so s -1 to bring [lie target
It h a t rhe target rnoves as rfluch i n - ( 3 1 to thc center of the align~nenl
versely as the prescribed prism values. I circle.

1. Press r@) burton.

The display changes to FiENU display.

Uset B:41
2 . Press [TIbutton.
The display changes to Function dis-
play.

3 . Select "PKISM LAYOUT".

Align the cursor
OUT with a
(m)
to PKISM LAY
or button.

4. Press WIbutton.
The display changes to Prism layout
display.

- -
Specify t h e l e n s s i d e .
I'ress orI burton ro specify
right-eye lens or left-eye lens.

6. I n p u t t h e p r e s c r i p t i o n values.

a : use I I 1 21
; buttons

0 : use , I ]
butrons

H . For rectarigular coor'clinates ,

III)/IlOWN : use / ,'$ I , 1k,d butrons

IN/OUT : use 1hTI , I I buttons

* ?'he target r n m s in the opposite direction of' the input. For instance, i t goes dotvn by
pressing the burton.
7. Mark the lens.
hiark the lens in the same manner as
"4.5.1 Marking on the optical center".

8. R e t u r n t o t h e f o r m e r display.
to return to the Ineasure-
ment display.
4.6 Printing Out
b u t t o n to print o u t t h e
measured value.

RIGHT (PROGRESSIVE>
SPH - 2.80
CYL + 0.00 SPH + 2.08
AXS 0 CVL - 5.58
LEFT AXS 90
SPH - 2.00 ADD + 2.08
CYL + 0.00 DRP 28
AXS 0 UIDRP 27/28
PD 60.5 LEFT
RPD 30.0 SPH + 2.50
LPD 30.5 CYL - 1.58
AXS 77

L--J
NIDEK LM-9900 ADD + 1.75
DRP 21
U/DRP 18/21
PD 69.5
RPD 35.5
LPD 34.0
4.7 After Use Care
1. T u r n OFF t h e power.

2 . P u t t h e d u s t cover o n t h e insrsurnent.

NOTE
---
a k'ut the dust cover whenever rhe instrumenc is noc in use. If dusc settles on the
optical pans, it may af'fecc rneasure~nentaccuracy.

0 If the instrumenr \\?ill not t5e used for a long rime, disconllccc rhe power cord fro111
t h e izralloutlet for safety.
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>*.*.-. *.> ,-,, ,..,-,.,.,.-.d......,,...,- x P 2 m ; r - ~ , T , . . r .- ,*.-,..,-
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c OTHER FUNCTIONS

5.1 Automatic Abbe Compensation

To reduce high-power lens rrleasurement error, this instrument is equipped with an
abbe number function; the abbe number can be set in the h1ENU display (see "5.2 Sys-
tem Setup"). When the lens material is unknown, the abbe number cannot be specifiecl.
In this case, the error can be automatically compensated to some extent as follo~vs.

1. P e r f o r m r e g u l a r a l i g n m e n t .

2. Press and hold the read b u t t o n

m o r e t h a n 1 second.
After the abbe number is automatically
selected a n d t h e measured value is
compensated with it, the value will be
fixed.

NOTE

L
o This fullctioil applies only for the lenses of 5D polver or higher.

Q The compensn~ionwill be I-eleased when the lens is r.emoved.

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-. "-ww.-.--TT.--

5.2 System Setup

Instrunlent system parartieters can be changed in the MENU displa)?.

1. P r e s s r@7 butron.
The display changes to the M E N U dis-
play.
 2. O p e nn
t h e p a g e of t h e d e s i r e d i t e m .
Press
M button to open the page of the desired parameter.

aa
3. Align t h e c u r s o r t o t h e i t e m .
Press or button to align the cursor ( ) to the desired item.

m]
4. C h a n g e t h e s e t t i n g w i t h
button.
The reversed sign shows that it has
or

been selected.

5. C h a n g e o t h e r p a r a m e t e r s i n t h e
s a m e m a n n e r a s 2. - 4. if n e c e s -
sary.

6. P r e s s [ gfl
button to return to
t h e measurement display.
The instrument will rllemorize the new
setting.

5.3 Description of Parameters

@ Settings related t o t h e indication types
STEP :0.25, 0.12, 0.01. [Dl
Factory setting : 0.25
This is for selecting the indication step of the measured value.
CYLINDER : + , MIX, -
Factory setting : -
This is for selecting the cylinder reading direction from + , - , or mixed readings.
PRISM : A 0 , BI/O EU/D,OFF
Factory setting : RI/O RU/D
This is for selecting the indication type of measured prism value. When OFF is
selected, the prism value will not be measured.
0 S e t t i n g s related t o t h e abbe number
Error in the measured value made by measuring a high-poiver lens can be compen-
sated for by using the abbe number. When the lens material is not knoivn, see "5.1
Automatic Abbe Compensation."
Abbe sel :A, B, C
Power ON setting : A
This is for selecting the abbe number from A, B, or C.
A set :00
B set : 00
C set : 00
Factory setting : A:58, B:41, C:32
These are for specifying the abbe number for A, B, and C in a range of 2 0 - 60 in
accordance with the lens material.

@ Setting related t o measuring wavelength

Wavelength : e, d
Factory setting : e
This is for selecting a measured value f r o ~ nthe one to be obtained with the e-line
wavelength (546.07 nm) or that with the d-line wavelength (587.56 nm).

@Setting related to the target

TARGET :o,
Factory setting : 0
This is for selecting the type of the target.
Oa The target shows the distance
and direction of the optical cen-
ter from the center of che nose-
piece.
Movement is not affected by the
power of the lens. The shape
changes, as it approaches the
center, as 0 +
(within 0.5 A )
-++ --+

(marking is ready).
 )(=The target will move according
to the prismatic value just like
an eyepiece-type or projection-
t y p e lcnsmeter. This itself
shows the angle of the cylinder
axis at the same time. The shape
changes, as it approaches the cen-
ter, as *(-* )ci (within 0.5 A ) --
)I( (marking is ready).

8 S e t t i n g r e l a t e d t o a u t o - r e a d , auto-K/L, a n d a u t o - p r i n t f u n c t i o n s

- AUTO READ
Factory setting : 1
: OFF, 1, 2

This is for selecting the state of the auto-read function.

O F F 3 Read Button must be pressed to save the data in rncrnory.
1 3 When the lens is cenrered until target changes to a cross line ( 4- ), the
measured value becomes fixed withobt the help of the read button.
Only when measuring PD, it will not be fixed until the target changes to a
large CI-oss( I ).
2 2 When the lens is aligned to the center cross until the target changes to a
large cross, (
the rend button.
+
) the measured value becomes fixed without the help of

AUTO K / L : OFF, ON
Factory setting : 01T
This is for selecting whether or not to switch the K/L indication autornaticaliy after
t l ~ emeasuring lens is changed.
ON =After the value is fixed, the K/L indication automatically s\.vitches by r e
moving the leris without pressing or F
I1 b~button. However, when
both R and L data are fixed, the indication does not change after removing
the lens.
eg.: 11 data is fixed. -* K lens is rerrioved. -- L data is fixed.
1 1 _ 1 b [r_l4 4
--L lens is removed.
4

(" 4':" does not move since both data are fixed.)

A . PK'T R / L : OFF, ON
Factory setting : OFF
This is for selecting whether or nor to auto-print the data after both R and L data
are fixed.
 A. PRT S : OFF, O N
Factory setting : OFF
This is for selecting whether or not to auto-print the data after data o n
[ T I sign is fixed.
@ S e t t i n g s r e l a t e d t o PPL m e a s u r e m e n t d i s p l a y
P R O G GUIDE : OFF, ON
Factory setting : ON

process (
ADD GRAPH
a$QQ
This is for selecting ivhether or not to display the illustration of the measuring
1.
: OFF, LEVEL, CURVE
Factory setting : CURVE
This is for selecting the type of ADD graph. (See page 4-20.)
MAX LINE : OFF, ON
Factory setting : ON
This is for selectirlg whether or not to display "-MAX-" sign.
This sign appears only when the ADD GRAPH" parameter is set to CURVE.
V.DKOP : OFF, ON
Factory setting : OFF
This is for selecting whether or not to measure vertical drop, the drop distance
froril the a d d , power starting position.
C.WIDTH : OFF, ON
Factory setting : 01:F
This is for selecting \\~hetheror riot to measure channel ~vidth,the width of the
progr.essive channel.

63 S e t t i n g s r e l a t e d to I'D measurement, n e t p r i s ~ r i s ,n e a r power i n d i c a t i o n ,

a n d CL measurerr1cn-c rnode
PD : OFF, ON
Factory setting : ON
This is for selecting whether or riot to display the PD value. The I</L detection of
the nose slider will not stop by setting it to OFF.
N e t PRISM : OFF, ON
Factory setting : OFF
?'his is for selecting whether 01.not to measure Net Vertical Prism, vertical differ-
ence of.prisr11values from the right-eye lens optical center to the left-eye lens
optical cenrer, and Net Horizontal Prism, which is the horizontal difference of prism
values between the right and left eye points on the lenses.
LENS DIA : OFF, ON
Factory setting : OFF
This is for selecting whether or not to display the lens diameter.
 NEAR : ADD, NEAR SPM
Factory setting : ADD
This is for selecting the near power indication from addition or spherical values.
CONTACT : OFF, ON, ONLY
Factory setting : ON
This is for selecting the use of the CL measurement mode.
OFF SSetting to disable CL measurement mode.
For each press of the mode change button, Regular measure~nentmode
and PPL measurement mode alternates.
ON 3 The Regular measurenlent mode, PPL measurement mode, and CL
measurement mode changes in turn for each press of the mode change
button.
ONLY = Setting to restrict the mode to CL measurement.
The mode change button does not function. The mode is restricted to the
CL measurement.
The current setting can be confirmed by the icon for mode change button o n the

3B
measurement display.
OFF

ONLY 3 No icon

43 S e t t i n g s r e l a t e d to t h e printer
PRINTER : OFF, ON
Factory setting : ON
This is for selecting whether o r not to use the printer function.

TITLE : OFF, ON
0
When this is set to OFF, the printer ivill not work even if the @ button is pressed.

Factory setting : ON
This is for selecting ~vhethero r not to print "NIDEK LhI-390A" at the e n d of t h e
printout.
DENSITY : 1, 2 , 3 , 4, 5
Factory setting : 3
This is for selecting the density of the printed characters.
Larger numbers show darker settings.
 . .

8 Setting related t o beeps

BEEP : OFF, LOW, MID, HI
Factory setting : LOW
This is for selecting the volume of beeps which sound for each press of a button
and when a value is auto-read.

8 S e t t i n g r e l a t e d t o auto-OFF f u n c t i o n
AUTO OFF : NO, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 (min.)
Factory setting : 3 0
This is for selecting NO auto-OFF o r auto-OFF time. If set to other than "NO", the
display turns OFF automatically with a certain period of non-use.

@Settings related t o the interface function

RS-232C : NIDEK, COMPUTER
BAUD RATE : 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 [bit/sec]
PARITY : OFF, ODD, EVEN
DATA BITS : 7, 8
STOP BITS : 1, 2
CR C o d e : OFF, ON
PRISM Tx : OFF, ON, DISPLAY
Factory setting : RS-232C:NIDEK, CR Code: OFF, PRISM Tx:DISPL.AY
When using the optional IC card system o r NIDEK-brand instruments in cornmuni-
cation with the LM-99014, select NIDEK in the "RS-232C" parameter.
The "PRISM Tx" parameter is for selecting whether or not to transmit the measured
prism data. When it is set t o DISPLAY, the prism data will be transmitted only
when the data is on the display.
If you want to interface the instrument to an external compurer, you may ask for
the interface manual to your authorized distributor, which explains the details of
the communication functions.
 COMMON PROBLEM AND CORRECTIONS
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When any trouble occurs on the LM-990A, check the following trouble-shooting guide be-
fore putting it in for repair.

PROBLEM CORRECTION
The pilot lamp does not light Replace fuses.
after turning ON the poLver. See " 7.4 Replacing Fuse" .
?'he display does not appear Adjust the contrast knob.
after turning ON the polver.
The display is unclear. Adjust the contrast knob.
I t seems that the auto-OFF function has been
The display disappears cxccuted. Press any button to recall the ON
suddenly.
state.
,Z
!J buttons do not
~vork. Move the nose slider to the left end.
If the power has been turned ON with the lens
on rhe nosepiece, remove the lens and turn
" Init Err" appears. ON the power again. If not, clean OFF any
dust on the pro1ective glass. See " 7.2 Cleaning
I'rotective Glass" .
Clean the protective glass and the measuring
lens. See (' 7.2 Cleaning Protective Glass" .
Spread a cloth under the instni~nentto reduce
" Llata Err" appears. any reflection from the table surface.
Movc the instrument to other place to avoid
room illuminatio~~ to reflect on the
measuring lens.
Ilemove jammed paper and reset the paper roll.
" PRINTER Err" appears.
See " 7.1 Replacing Printer Paper" .
Clean the protective glass and the nxxsuring lens.
" Auto Abbe Err" appears.
See " 7.2 Cleaning Protective Glass" .
The prism value exceeds the measurable
" Cenrer Overfloiv" appears. range.
" SI'H Overflo\v" appears. l'he sphere exceeds the measurable range.
" CYL Overflo~v" appears. The cylinder exceeds the measurable range.
" ADD Overfloiv" appears The ADD value exceeds the measurable range.
Change the nosepiece to the regular one and
" !!CHECKNOSEPIECE!! " turn OFF and ON the power. To measure only
appears. the contact lenses, press B.
s7 MAINTENANCE
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7.1 Replacing Printer Paper
If a red line appears on the printer paper, it is time to replace the paper. Instruction for
replacing the printer paper is as follo~vs.

A CAUTION

1. O p e n t h e p r i n t e r c o v e r .
The cover opens by pressing the 0
mark o n the top of the cover.

2 . M a k e s u r e t h e p a p e r is n o t
jagged, b u t c u t cleanly.

7 ---..-'.--
3. >er r n e pririLer
.---A A * - -
pape1-. *.. . .k.

Insert the':brinter paper into the pa-

n e r inlet.~, a n d Dress
J~ - -~~ -
IEd -
L
to Dass it
through the printer.
 NOTE
0 Be sure to insert the paper facing in-
side as shown on the right.
Otherwise, printout can not b e pro-

4. P a s s t h e p r i n t e r p a p e r t h r o u g h
t h e p a p e r o u t l e t of t h e p r i n t e r
cover, a n d close t h e cover.

7.2 Cleaning Protective Glass

It is necessary to regularly clean dust and dirt from the prorective glass underneath the
nosepiece.

1. Lift u p t o r e m o v e t h e n o s e p i e c e .

2. Clean t h e p r o t e c t i v e glass.
Blo~voff any dust on the glass with a
blower brush.

If it is still dirty, wipe gently with a

lens cleaning paper.

CAUTION
e Take special care not to scratch the protective glass.
1;laws on the glass substantially lower the reliability of the measurement.
 7.3 Ink Refilling

7.3.1 Ink cartridge type

When markings become faint, replace t h e ink cartridge.
Use a specified cartridge for refills. Marker holder

1. R e m o v e t h e i n k c a r t r i d g e s .
Press the tip of the ink cartridge and
remove the C type ring with tweezers.

NOTE
vent a possible loss of the C ring.
Q c type ring
.As a spring and the cartridge falls off
when the C ring is removed, take care

2. R e m o v e t h e screw f r o m t h e d e -
tached i n k cartridge.
)

3. A t t a c h t h e r e m o v e d s c r e w t o a
new ink cartridge.
Leave a space of 0.5 - 1 mm between
the screw head and the cartridge for
the C ring.

A CAUTION
Take care of the follo~ving~ v h e nattaching the screiv.
oUse a screcvdriver ~vhosebiL fits the recess of the screw.
.Mold the cartridge down on a hard, stable surface in order to turn the screw
safely.
Be careful not to hurt your fingers or damage the screw head.
* As the cartridge needs to be tapped with a normal screw, strongly inscrt the
screw.
 4. Set t h e cartridge.
Insert tlie spring and the new cartridge
into the marker holder, and fit the C
ring between the screcv and ink car-
tridge.

7.3.2 Ink pad type

When markings become faint, add some ink.

1. Remove t h e ink pad.

Push the pad to the right and pull it o u t from the holder.
2 . Add i n k .
Add some ink to the pad.
7 . 4 Replacing Fuses
When the instrument does not normally turn ON, the fuses may be blown. Replace them
with the spare fuses provided.

CAUTION
0 Always use specified fuses. St~bstitutesmay cause a fire.
Fuse rating : T-1 A 250 V (100-120 V ) -
T-0.5 A 250 V (200-240 V ) -

1. T u r n OFF t h e p o w e r .

2. D i s c o n n e c t t h e p o w e r c o r d f r o m
t h e wall o u t l e t .

3. R e m o v e t h e fuse h o l d e r .
Push both sides of the fuse holder with
a thin scre~vdriverto release the fix-
ing lips, and pull the holder out.
vollage indication window

A CAUTION
.The fuse holder is also used as a voltage selector. Be careful not: to change the
numbers s h o ~ v nin the voltage indication window.
If the voltage setting does noL match the supplied power voltage, it may cause
a fire o r malfunction.
--A,--..-.*+ .
--,
A *
-. * &.?." -... -..-.-.. ------*---
A...d..---,-,-".A.-..~" .. -* -y,-.. .&..--*"".-.-.-," A
-%
, --
.
I
4. R e p l a c e t h e fuses.
Replace the fuses and set the fuse holder back into position.

A CAUTION
[ ~ i fthe fuse blows again, d o not touch the internal structure. Contact your autho- 1
L-- sized distributor. Never o p
~ .-,._
7.5 Change the setting of the voltage selector.
If a voltage of power source is changed, change the condition of main body.

1. T u r n OFF t h e power.

2. Disconnect t h e power c o r d f r o m
t h e wall o u t l e t .

3. Remove t h e f u s e h o l d e r .
Push both side of the fuse holder with
a thin screivdriver to release the fix-
ing lips, and pull the holder out.

?-a
4. Remove the c a r t r i d g e of t h e f u s e
holder.
Cartridge
5. Fit t h e c a r t r i d g e i n o r d e r t o s e e
t h e s e t voltage which matches t o
t h e voltage of wall o u t l e t , a t t h e
~oltag\eindication window
v o l t a g e i n d i c a t i o n window.

Voltage of wall outlet Voltage indication window

100-120v-

200-24OV - 230

6. Fit t h e fuse h o l d e r a s before.

 Cleaning Exterior
IVhen the exterior parts of the instrument become dirty, wipe with a dry and soft cloth.
For stubborn dirt, immerse the cloth in a neutral detergent, \wing \yell and wipe. Finally
~ v i p eoff with a dry and soft cloth.

A CAUTION
Never use an organic solvent such as paint thinner to clean the instrument as it

7.7 List of Parts for Replacement

Articles Order Number

Printer paper 80620-00002
Ink cartridge 30291-M3261
Fuse (100-120 V-) 80102-02039
Fuse (200-240 V-) 80402-02037
 SPECIFICA TIONS
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1. Measuring r a n g e
Sphere : 0 to c 25 D (0.01 / 0.12 / 0.25 D steps)
Cylinder : 0 to L-9.99 D (0.01 / 0.12 / 0.25 D steps)
Axis : 0" to 180" (1" step)
ADD : 0 to +9.99D (0.01 / 0.12 / 0.25 D steps)
Prism : 0 to 9.99 A (0.01 / 0.12 / 0.25 A steps)
( 0 to 8n at +15 D t o f 2 5 D and -15 D to -25 D)
: 40 to 95 rnm (0.5 mm step)
(Right PD, Left PD measurable)

2. Cylinder mode

3. Prism m o d e

4. Measuring time : Average 0.1 scc.

5. Measurable : 10 % and over

transmissivity (20 % and over at + 15 D to +- 25 D)
6. Display : Full graphic LCD with back light (Black/White)

7. Lens d i a m e t e r : Max. approx. 120 mm

8. Contact lenses

9. Compensation of : Abbe number range : 20 to 60

high i n d e x lenses

10. P r i n t e r : Built-in thermosensitive printer

Paper size : 38 mm

11. I n t e r f a c e

1 2 . Marking system : Ink cartridge type or ink pad type

1 3 . Power s o u r c e : 100 -120 V - / 200 -240 V - changeable

50 or 60 Hz
(Main supply voltage fluctuation not to exceed +- 10 %
of the nominal voltage)

1 4 . Power c o n s u m p t i o n : 40 VA
15. D i m e n s i o n s : 200 (W) x 4 2 0 ( H ) x290,(D) mm

16. W e i g h t : 7 kg

17. E n v i r o n m e n t a l c o n d i t i o n
1) Temperature : 5 -40°C (41- 1 0 4 ° F )
2 ) Humidity : 30 - 85 % (Non-condensing)
3 ) Atmospheric pressure : 700 - 1060 hpa
4) Altitude : U p to 2000 m
5 ) Others : No harnlful dust or smoke

18. T r a n s i e n t o v e r v o l t a g e s
according t o Installation categories : II
(OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORIES)

19. P o l l u t i o n D e g r e e :2

*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvcmcnt.
 ACCESSORIES
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9.1 Standard Accessories
Dust cover
Spare fuses
Poiver cord
Spare printer paper
Nosepiece for contact lenses
Operator's manual

9.2 Optional Accessories

IC Card system
Foot slvitch
Interface cable
 INSTALLA TION
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1. T a k e o u t t h e package. fa
' .

Corner pad
62 A -/
Open the shipping carton.

Remove corner pads and take out

the package.

Shipping

2. T a k e o u t accessories.

1) S l i d e a n d r e m o v e t h e jacket
( c o r r u g a t e d c a r d b o a r d ) of t h e
package.

2) Take out accessories and check if

everything is there.

Nosepiece for contact lens

LTI Dust cover
Spare printer paper (2)
El Spare fuses
Ink (only for Ink Pad type)

Top pad
3. T a k e o u t t h e i n s t r u m e n t .

1) Peel o f f p a c k i n g tape from the

package.

2 ) Rernove the top pad.

 3) Place the instrument with the bottom
pad onto a table and then stand the
pad together with the instrument.

4) Tilt the instrument to remove the

bottom pad while holding the top
corner of the instrument securely.

5 ) Remove the instrument from t h e

plastic covering.

Lens table lever

4. R e m o v e p a c k i n g p a r t s f r o m t h e
instrument.

1) Raise the lens holder until it clicks.

2) Remove a desiccant.
Lens
3 ) Carefully slide the a r m pad to the
left side to renlove it.

table

NOTE '.

Since the arm pad is made of styrofoam, if the pad is removed to the right o r
to t l ~ efront, the lens holder and the marking device may scratch the a r m p a d
 3 ) lienlove the nosepiece. Nosepiece

4) Confirm that there are no styrofoam

pieces on the protective glass.
Protective glass
If there are, gently blow them off.

5) Reset the nosepiece.

After replacing it, press it down and
turn to confirm that it is securely
set.

NOTE
If the setting is not secure or the nosepiece is tilted, measurement may become
inaccurate.
I
7. C o n f i r m t h a t t h e i n s t r u m e n t c o r r e c t l y a c t i v a t e s .

1) Place the instrument where it will be used.

2 ) Plug the poiver col-d into a wall outlet, and ground the earth cord.

3 ) Turn ON the po1ver.

4) After initialization, confirm that Measurement Display appears.

If "Init Err-" appears, the cause nlay be a light disturbance.
Avoid using t h e instrunlent i n a place exposed t o direct sunlight o r n e a r
incandescent light. If the instrument is placed on a light reflecting surface such
as a glass sho\vcase or a shiny table, place a cloth under the instrument to reduce
reflection.

If the I\leasurernent display does

n o t a p p e a r , a d j u s t t h e display
condition ivith the contrast knob.

~o\ntrastknob
* Specification and design are subject t o change without notice for improvement.
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