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1. Adjust the display contrast The Job function by pressing F4 key F1 takes you or F5 back to the Job Contrast Up efault Blocking Mode for Job Screen Adv Setup Contrast Dn gt Screen e To change the default Lens Blocking option used on the Job Screen press the Increment gt or Decrement lt 4 button on the 3B keypad Your choices are Geometric Center Calc Geometric Center Optical Center Calc or Optical Center Refer to Chapter 3 for more information e To change the default Segment Blocking option press the Increment or Decrement lt 4 button on the 3B keypad Your choices are Segment Center place the segment center directly on the block or 5mm in and 5mm down place the segment 5mm in and 5mm down from the block This default only affects lenses blocked on the Optical Center Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 9 e To change the default Progressive Blocking option press the Increment or Decrement button on the 3B keypad Your choices are Cross place the fitting cross directly on the block or 5mm up place the fitting cross 5mm up from the block The default only affects lenses blocked on the Optical Center 5mm up is generally the preferred setting as it allows for better cutout of shapes User Preferences Use this screen to set various lab specific defaults To access the User Preferences Screen press the User Preferences function key F2 from the2. Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 7 2 Ifthe job data is coming directly from a 4T you will probably need to fill in data not supplied by a tracer such as the Vertical Decentration and the Distance PD for a single vision lens additional fields for a bifocal lens 3 Load the block onto the Block Holder as shown below 4 Press the Move button on the 3B keypad or press the Foot Switch on 3Bs that are equipped with Foot Switches This moves the Block Holder over to the side 5 Place the lens on top of the Lens Holder 3 8 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 6 Line up the features on the lens lensometer dots on single vision lenses fitting cross on progressives or segment on bifocal trifocal or quadrafocal lenses with the fiducial marks also called registration marks or alignment image see Note below on the 3B screen A 589 B 510 C 178 4 GC In 4 4 Down 4 0 Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Instructions DBL Vt Dec A583 Dist PDB00 BET Barcode or enter Job Number Lens Type Blocking Menu Note Fiducials are any of the register marks alignment marks or cross hairs that appear on the 3B screen Also note that you can swing the Fresnel lens into position for better viewing of high minus lenses especially 10 and above Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 9 3 10 7 After ensuring that the lens features on the lens line up with the
3. The space between each of these lines is what you adjust with Axis Line Separation The space between these horizontal lines is what you adjust with Horizontal Line Separation The space between these vertical lines is what you adjust with Vertical Line Separation Press EXIT to return to Setup screen Right Eye Toggle fj Lamp Timeout 5 Left Eye Refresh Horizontal Line Separation 2 Use Sound Vertical Line Separation2 Strip Leading Zeros Axis Line Separation Save Job Data Half eye Radius Show Half eye Msg If checked eye will automatically change after blocking right eye Se BE EEE EEE HE Fiducials are any of the register marks alignment marks cross hairs that appear on the 3B screen 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Advanced Setup Rev 1 9 The Motor Speed field on this screen is intended for use only by highly qualified persons but you can access the setup of Communication Password protection and Software from here To view the Advanced Setup Screen press the Adv Setup function key F3 from the Setup Screen The Advanced Setup Screen is displayed below Chapter 2 3B Setup Press EXIT to return to Setup screen Advanced Setup Screen Motor Speed ERI Percentage of max speed for motor vob Comm Password Software Note The Motor Speed field may not be displayed on your screen If it is as mentioned previously it is intended fo
4. For Operation with a 4T 3B coMm3 com2 q 4T COM1 coM1 wo Cabling 1 Connect a straight serial cable from the COM1 Host port of the 4T to COMI1 the bottom port of the 3B 2 Ifusing a barcode reader plug it into COM3 the top port of the 3B 2 2 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 4T Configuration 1 Turn the power off on the AT 2 Turn the 4T power back on and press the 4 key immediately after turning the switch You will see a screen that says Set max OMA mode to 4 Press the Yes key 3 Once the 4T has powered up press the Menu key then press 3 for Setup followed by 2 for Communications 4 On the Communication Screen configure the Serial To field to Device the Protocol field to OMA and the COMI kBaud field to 19 2 5 Press the ENTER key and then press the Save key to save the changes 3B Configuration 1 Press the Menu key F5 then Setup F4 2 On the Setup Screen set the Default Lens Blocking value to Geometric Center Calc 3 Press the User Prefs key F2 4 On the User Preferences screen make sure the Save Job Data check box contains a checkmark 5 Press the EXIT key to return to the menu then press the Adv Setup key F3 6 From the Advanced Setup Screen press the Comm key F2 to configure communications options 7 Make sure the following options are set under COM1 Device
5. 4T Baud 19200 Max TRCFMT 4 Init Level None 8 To configure a barcode reader make sure the following options are set under COM3 Device Barcode Baud 9600 Do not change the Null modem checkbox unless a null cable is used 9 Press the Job key F1 to return to the Job Screen and save your changes Note Minimum Software Versions Needed 3B 1 11 AT 1 28 Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 3 For Operation with a 4T and a 6E or 7E i Fe di m on je 1 48 a sy CONNECT TO EITHE IR COM2 ON 6E Cabling 1 Connect a straight serial cable from the COM1 Host port of the 4T to COMI the bottom port of the 3B 2 Connect a second straight serial cable from COM2 the middle port of the 3B to either COM1 9 pins or COM2 25 pins on the 6E or 7E 3 Ifusing a barcode reader plug it into COM3 the top port of the 3B 4T Configuration 1 Turn the power off on the AT 2 Turn the 4T power back on and press the 4 key immediately after turning the switch You will see a screen that says Set max OMA mode to 4 Press the Yes key 3 Once the 4T has powered up press the Menu key then press 3 for Setup followed by 2 for Communications 4 On the Communication Screen configure the Serial To field to Device the Protocol field to OMA and the COMI kBaud field to 19 2 5 Press the ENTER key and then the Save k
6. For Operation with a Host Computer First remove the shipping bracket Cabling 1 Connect a straight serial cable from the serial port of the computer to COMI the bottom port of the 3B 2 Ifusing a barcode reader plug it into COM3 the top port of the 3B Host Configuration 1 Contact your host vendor if necessary to configure the host to communicate with an OMA Finish Blocker on the correct port at 9600 baud 2 The baud rate may be increased but make sure it matches the rate set on the 3B communication screen 3B Configuration 1 Press the Menu key F5 then Setup F4 2 On the Setup Screen set the Default Lens Blocking value to Geometric Center 3 Press the User Prefs key F2 4 Onthe User Preferences Screen make sure the Save Job Data check box does not contain a checkmark 5 Press the EXIT key to return to the menu then press the Adv Setup key F3 6 From the Advanced Setup Screen press the Comm key F2 to configure communications options 2 6 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 7 Make sure the following options are set under COM1 Device Host Baud 9600 Max TRCFMT 4 Init Level Auto 8 Do not change the Null modem checkbox unless a null cable is used 9 To configure a barcode reader make sure the following options are set under COM3 Device Barcode Baud 9600 10 Press the Job key F1 to return to the Job Screen an
7. Setup Screen The User Preferences Screen is displayed below a ae I Press EXIT to return to Setup screen Right Eye Toggle fj Lamp Timeout Left Eye Refresh Horizontal Line Separation Use Sound Vertical Line Separation 2 Strip Leading Zeros Axis Line Separation Save Job Data Half eye Radius Show Half eye Msg If checked eye will automatically change after blocking right eye i a cere To change most of the default settings shown above scroll to the field using the up A or down V buttons then press the Increment or Decrement lt 4 button on the 3B keypad You can also press the key to check or uncheck a field 2 10 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 The options on this screen are as follows Right Eye Toggle Left Eye Refresh Use Sound Strip Leading Zeros Save Job Data Show Half eye Msg Lamp Timeout Horizontal Vertical or Axis Line Separation Half eye Radius Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup Check this option to switch automatically to the left eye after a blocking operation on the right eye Check this option to automatically clear the Job Data after a blocking operation on the left eye Check this option to activate the sound feature for example if checked the 3B will make a distinctive sound during blocking Check this option to eliminate the leading zeros of numbers stored in the 3B or called from a Host Computer for example 0
8. be shown on the display above the function key The function keys will be referenced from leftmost key to rightmost key as F1 through F5 The specifics of what each function key does on a given screen will be described fully throughout the rest of this manual Use the top portion of the 3B Display to align the lens The image of the lens is magnified not actual size to allow more precise placement Use the bottom portion for entering data giving commands and other types of interface with the 3B Information will be displayed as normal black on a white background or highlighted white text on a black background For example on the Job Screen you might see DBL highlighted and all other displayed text normal A highlighted item indicates that the cursor is resting in that field or that a user response is required or the status of a selection that can be changed by the user Normally displayed text is either simply informational text or an action that a function key will perform 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Chapter 3B Setup 2 This chapter covers setting up and preparing the 3B Blocker for operation Setting Up the 3B After removing the 3B from the shipping box do the following 1 Remove the shipping bracket 2 Connect the power supply to an electrical outlet and to the 3B 3 Configure the 3B for Communication interface 4 Configure the 3B for various software preferences and options R
9. fiducial marks on the screen hold the lens and press the Move button on the 3B keypad or press the Foot Switch The recommended way of holding the lens while pressing the Move button is to use your thumb and middle finger to hold the lens You may also want to press down on the center of the lens with your index finger 8 Remove the blocked lens from the 3B block holder 9 Ifyou have the Auto eye Toggle feature activated the 3B will automatically switch to the left eye for the same job If not press the Fl key on the 3B keypad to switch to the left eye 10 Repeat the process for the left eye lens When finished enter a new job number if you want to continue blocking lenses Note You have the option of saving or not saving the job using the Save Job Data checkbox on the User Preferences Screen The 3B saves up to 200 jobs 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Blocking for Single Vision Progressive and Segmented Lenses Note The image of the lens is magnified not actual size to allow more precise placement The following pictures show the layout reference points for each type of lens For Single Vision Lenses Center the middle lensometer dot between the two horizontal lines and the two vertical lines as Center the three shown here lensometer dots between the two horizontal lines shown here A 589 B 510 C 178 4 GC In 25 Up 0 0 Int Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Ty
10. 05 would be stored as 5 Check this option to save jobs automatically in the 3B If you are using a Host Computer you probably would not need to save the jobs in the 3B because they will be saved by the Host If checked shows a message before blocking a lens that a half eye block is required You can change the number of minutes of wait time before the lamp shuts off by placing your cursor in the field and pressing the Increment or Decrement lt 4 button on the 3B keypad or by typing the number while your cursor is in the field These three parameters are used to adjust the amount of space between fiducial lines on the job screens refer to the section below for more details This is the largest shape radius that will trigger the Half eye block icon or message refer to Page 3 17 for further information 2 11 Fiducial Adjustment You can adjust the amount of space between the crosshair lines on the job screens This is an individual preference For each type of separation Horizontal Vertical or Axis follow these steps 1 Move the cursor to the type of separation you want to adjust see screen capture below 2 Use the left arrow lt 4 or right arrow to increment and decrement the amount of distance between the lines The screen will show you the changes as you change the settings You can also type in a number into the field Note You can press the Move key to light the top of the screen if needed
11. 3B BLOCKER User Manual November 5 2010 Part No 87335 11 Rev 1 9 Warnings Cautions and Notes as Used in This Publication Warning notices are used in this publication to emphasize that hazardous voltages currents temperatures or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in this equipment or may be associated with its use In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage to equipment a Warning notice is used Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is not taken Note Notes merely call attention to information that is especially significant to understanding and operating the equipment This document is based on information available at the time of its publication While efforts have been made to be accurate the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware or software nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation operation or maintenance This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 second edition including Amendment 1 or a later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of testing requirements Safety Reminders DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual if operating for the first time ask your supervisor or a qualified operator for help Plug power supply into a grounded receptacle ONLY
12. Do not cut off the ground prong or use any cord or adapter without a ground prong Always assume that the power is ON do not attempt any maintenance until you have verified it is OFF Never turn the machine on while someone is performing maintenance or repair Make sure your hair and clothing are kept clear of the machine while it is in operation This product is not intended to be used in an explosive environment THINK SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS PRACTICE SAFE WORK HABITS Preface Content of This Manual Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Introduction and Interface Overview Introduction to the functionality of the 3B and its standard interface 3B Setup Information about setting up the 3B including initial setup and communication setup Standard Use of the 3B Details the standard operation of the 3B during typical work and explains how to block each type of lens Calibration and Diagnostics Details how to calibrate the 3B Maintenance Details how to update software and how to change the lamp assembly Table of Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Introduction and Interface Overview sssccccssssssscsssssscccssssssccssssssecsscsces 1 1 Ge eral Specifications panel 1 1 General Requirements saurer Ellis 1 1 User Interface Overview ee Re eaten agi 1 2 Keypad cu af nei einen 1 2 NUMERIE KEYS near ee 1 2 EINER ee dern ees 1 2 EXIT aanp siete aaa eens eas ou ne oes 1 3 CLEAR nes Rare o
13. Up 0 0 OE Right Eye Job Unprotected Instructions the Blocking function key Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from torage Eye Lens Type Protect Blocking Menu Note This is the preferred Job Screen mode for interfacing with a Host computer 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Entering a J ob Number and Blocking a Lens Rev 1 9 The following screens are shown for the Geometric Center Calc Your screens may differ based on the configuration When you turn on the power switch on the 3B it will power up and start with the right eye The following screen will appear N A EN A 00 B 00 C 00 GC In Up Job i Right Eye Lens Type SegHt ABO VtDec 800 Barcode or enter Job Number Lens Type Blocking 1 Enter a job number and press ENTER If the 3B is connected to a 4T or Host Computer the 3B will request the job data from the attached device If the 3B is not connected to a 4T or Host the 3B will display the internal stored job data The 3B can store up to 200 jobs jobs received from a 4T or from a host computer Note If you are connected to a 4T or Host Computer and also configured to store jobs internally refer to the User Preferences section of Chapter 3 you can call an internal job and view it on the 3B Display by pressing the Sun button the small round button in the middle of the arrow buttons prior to entering the job number
14. below shows the Job Screen for geometrically centering the block on the shape using the decentration provided by a host This option should be used when interfaced to a host computer that provides shape data and decentration information This option may also be used if the operator prefers to calculate the decentration manually and enter it directly on the screen instead of entering the data fields required for the 3B to calculate decentration It can also be used to slightly adjust the blocking location calculated by the Geometric Center Calc for lens cutout Notice that the layout reference point in this case the center lensometer dot will be placed or decentered 2 5 millimeters in towards the nasal side of the lens in this example from the block The relationship between the block and the shape will never change regardless of the decentration Changes in decentration only affect the relationship between the block and the layout reference point A 589 B 51 0 C 178 4 GC In 25 Up 0 0 O Int Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Single Vision Instructions o t00 Down Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage Lens Type Protect Blocking Menu This blocking option also allows the use of Arrow Mode that is using the arrow keys to graphically change decentration Press the MODE button to toggle between Arrow Mode and standard mode The Arrow Mode icon will appear at the far right end of th
15. chip out of the socket This does not require much force but should be done slowly to avoid bending any of the chip s legs Note that the one end of the replacement chip is marked with a semi circular indentation Orient the replacement chip so that these markings are towards the base of the 3B that is downward Carefully align the legs of the EN chip with the socket and gently press the chip into the socket with a slight rocking motion Inspect the chip for mal alignment or bent legs Plug the power supply into the 3B and turn the unit on Inspect the screen to verify that the desired software version number is displayed If the unit does not power up properly turn it off unplug the power supply and gently remove the chip to inspect for bent legs Carefully straighten any bent legs and re install Step 7 Once the chip is successfully installed turn off the 3B power and unplug the power supply Re install the upper left housing panel A small flat bladed screwdriver may be helpful in tucking in the edges of the panel where they meet with other panels Secure the panel with the two screws removed in Step 3 then reinstall the screw removed in Step 4 Plug in the power supply any serial cables and the footswitch if applicable Store the memory chip that you removed in the packing materials that the replacement chip was shipped in If for any reason your 3B needs to be reverted to the prior firmware version this chip can b
16. d save your changes Connecting the 3B to the Alternative Footswitch Connector Press the pneumatic hose from the footswitch onto the connector located along the rear right of the 3B The footswitch can be used as an alternate to the Move button on the 3B keypad Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display The Dimming switch is located on the back of the 3B Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 7 Standard Software Setup of the 3B From the Job Screen a blank one shown below press the Menu function key F5 key to go to the Menu Screen as shown on the following page N FR A 00 B 00 C 00 GC In Up Job Richt Eye Lens Type DBL Dist PD Seg Ht A Vt Dec B 2 8 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 From the Menu Screen press F4 on the 3B keypad to access the Setup functions Press EXIT to return to Job screen Job Storage Calibration Press Enter to Enter Menu Note As an alternative to pressing F4 on the 3B keypad you can use the Down button V to move the cursor down to the third option and press the ENTER key Setup Screen Blocking Options Use this screen to set the blocking defaults to adjust the screen contrast and to access the User Preferences or Advanced Setup options Press EXIT to return to Menu etup Screen Default Lens Blocking e uA To scroll up or down gt ae eA Seg Blocking Segment Center Down Y button Prog Blocking Cross
17. diting Decentr tion una este in A IR 3 17 Calibration and Diagnostics sinscsdiccccssscsesdsiedcuveccsscevessveceveddostevdavedeopesesoceceaseeeevends 4 1 Gala RE EA 4 1 Axis Calibration ne a rk 4 2 Dias nostes ee ee ee ee 4 3 Maintenant css ceudeansivadecdscsieinstteidbacenesdennsenacivaceeit 5 1 Updating Program Codes u 5 1 Replacing the Program Code Chip sessneessenensnnenenennnn nenn 5 1 Replacing the amp Assembly 5 3 Chapter Introduction and Interface Overview 1 The 3B Finish Blocker provides precision blocking reducing errors during the blocking steps by using a projected image to display the front face of the lens This virtually eliminates positioning errors caused by parallax and unintended refraction General Specifications e Weight 19 Ibs e Power Supply Input 100 200 VAC 50 60 Hz 4 Amps e Input ratings on the 3B are 24 volts and 3 amps e Size Approximately 19 inches 48 centimeters deep 8 5 inches 22 centimeters wide 18 inches 46 centimeters high e Job Storage 200 jobs Stored in flash memory no batteries to replace e Communications e OMA e Serial port parameters 8 data bits No parity 1 stop bit selectable baud rate 9600 57 600 e Bar Code Scanner optional Conforms to UL Std 61010 1 C Conforms to EN 61010 1 General Requirements e The 3B has a rated ambient operating temperature range of range of 50 F 10 C to 95 F 35 e The 3B mu
18. e below details the devices and options for each COM port COM1 COM2 COM3 Device Choices 3B Host Computer or 6E 7E Other or Bar Code None None Diagnostics or None Null Modem The default is set when a Device is selected Change the default if the cable you are using has the functionality of a null modem otherwise use the default setting Baud Choices 9600 19200 28800 Choices 9600 Choices 9600 19200 38400 and 57600 19200 28800 38400 28800 38400 and and 57600 57600 Max The highest OMA trace format The highest OMA None applicable TRCFMT when communicating with a 3B or a trace format when Host Computer Choices 1 to 4 communicating with 1 Datum is Basic ASCII an Edger 4 Datum is Most Compact Binary Choices 1 to 4 1 Datum is Basic ASCII 4 Datum is Most Compact Binary Init Level Initialization Level the communication information available upon initializing communication to another device The default setting is Auto which allows the 3B Host or 4T to specify which data items will be downloaded The other options are Preset which reduces the amount of data sent for each job or None which uses a default set of information each time the 3B communicates with another device None is a slower method of communication but may be necessary depending on the host Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 15 2 16 Setting Up Password Protec
19. e re inserted using these instructions 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Replacing the Lamp Assembly If the lamp burns out replace it according to the directions given below 1 Turn the 3B power off and unplug the power supply Disconnect any serial cables and the foot switch if applicable 2 Prior to removing the panel in Step 3 visually note how the panels mate with the display the right side panel the base housing and the panel behind the lens platform 3 Using a 5 64 inch hex wrench remove the two screws securing the upper left panel to the metal chassis at the back of the 3B see picture 4 Gently disengage and remove the panel by pulling it upwards and towards the back of the 3B This will expose the door to the 3B s lamp assembly see picture 5 Loosen the thumb screw note where the arrow is pointing in the picture to the right Then slide the bulb to its back position see circled part of the bottom picture on this page so that you can open the door 6 Using the 5 64 inch hex wrench remove the screw holding the door in place where the arrow is pointing in the picture to the right Rev 1 9 Chapter 5 Maintenance 5 3 5 4 10 11 12 13 Pull open the door and pull the small lever so that it presses the lamp out of its socket position Pull the lamp the rest of the way out with your fingers and throw it away Press the replacement bulb over into its socket posit
20. e title bar The user can then use the arrow keys to change the decentration Press the MODE button again to leave Arrow Mode and resume normal use of the arrow keys Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 3 Optical Center Calc 3 4 The figure below shows the Job Screen for optically centering the block on the shape using the decentration calculated by the 3B Optical center blocking is generally used when it is desirable for the edger to do the decentration The Optical Center Calc mode allows the operator to view the lens shape for cut out Notice that the layout reference point in this case the center lensometer dot will be placed directly over the block The relationship between the block and the layout reference point will never change regardless of the decentration Changes in decentration only affect the relationship between the block and the shape Alternatively for progressive lenses the fitting cross may be placed 5 millimeters above the block For segmented lenses the segment may be placed Smillimeters down and 5 millimeters in from the block These alternatives are specified in the Seg Blocking and Prog Blocking fields on the Setup Screen S A 58 9 B 51 0 C 178 4 OC In 0 0 Up 0 0 Int Job Lens Type DBL Dist PD OC Ht A Vt Dec B Right Eye Job Unprotected Instructions 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Optical Center The figure below shows the Job Sc
21. emoving the 3B Shipping Bracket To protect the 3B from damage there is a shipping apparatus that holds the carriage in place Remove this shipping bracket and the thumbscrew before operating the unit Retain these shipping pieces in case the unit needs to be shipped sometime in the future Connecting the 3B to an Electric Outlet As with all electrical equipment you must ensure proper power connection for proper functionality Connect the 3B to power following these steps 1 Before connecting power make sure that the 3B ON OFF switch is OFF 2 Plug the round connector from the external power supply unit into the back of the 3B Then plug the 115V 230VAC male plug into the wall outlet making sure that the connections are secure Rev 1 9 2 1 Initial Hardware Configuration Steps for the 3B Com 1 Hostor 4T Connector This is the bottom 9 pin male pins D connector located along the rear left hand side of the 3B This should be connected to the source for job data either a host or a 4T Tracer Com 2 Edger Connector This is the middle 9 pin female sockets D connector located along the rear left hand side of the 3B This should be connected to an edger in a stand alone configuration no Host computer Com 3 Barcode Scanner Connector The Barcode Scanner cable should be connected to the top 9 pin male pins D connector located along the rear left hand side of the 3B This is an optional device used to enter job numbers
22. es all jobs protected and unprotected Remember there is no undelete feature Once the jobs are deleted they are gone from the system permanently Prompt before If checked the 3B will prompt you before deleting a job when using one of Deleting Jobs the delete options Always Protect If checked all jobs saved from this point forward will be protected jobs Job Display Order The order in which jobs will be displayed numerical or chronological 2 18 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Chapter Standard Use of the 3B 3 Introduction The 3B supports both geometric center the block is place on the geometric center of the lens shape and optical center blocking the block is placed on the layout reference point of the lens In addition the 3B can rely on a host computer to calculate decentration or it can do the calculations internally based on information entered by the user or downloaded from a host The combination of these two elements results in four choices for the Default Lens Blocking field on the 3B Setup Screen Geometric Center Calc Geometric Center Optical Center Calc and Optical Center The Calc indicates that the decentration calculations are done by the 3B On the Job Screen the Blocking softkey will cycle through these four choices It must be noted that there may be different fields required when switching between blocking methods In general the default lens blocking choice is d
23. ey to save the changes Edger Configuration 1 Navigate to the Communication Screen of a 6E or the Setup Screen on a TE and configure COM 1 or COM2 depending on your cable to Device 3B Protocol OMA Baud 19200 Max TRCFMT 4 2 4 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Rev 1 9 2 OMA Init Level Auto Press the Job key F1 to return to the Job Screen and save your changes 3B Configuration 9 Press the Menu key F5 then Setup F4 On the Setup Screen set the Default Lens Blocking value to Geometric Center Calc Press the User Prefs key F2 On the User Preferences Screen make sure the Save Job Data check box contains a checkmark Press the EXIT key to return to the menu then press the Adv Setup key F3 From the Advanced Setup Screen press the Comm key F2 to configure communications options Make sure the following options are set under COM1 Device 4T Baud 19200 Max TRCFMT 4 Init Level None Make sure the following options are set under COM2 Device 6E or 7E Baud 19200 Max TRCFMT 4 To configure a barcode reader make sure the following options are set under COM3 Device Barcode Baud 9600 Do not change the Null modem checkbox for any of the ports 10 Press the Job key F1 to return to the Job screen and save your changes Note Minimum Software Versions Needed 3B 1 11 AT 1 28 6E 2 14 3 08 7E Any software version Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 5
24. hat you can use a full eye block The half eye icon looks like a half eye block A 589 B 510 C 178 4 GC Int Job Lens Type Single Vision Use these two fields to gt e adjust the decentration t 00 m Right Eye Job Unprotected Instructions This icon represents Arrow Mode Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage Lens Type Blocking To change the calculated decentration move the cursor to one of the numeric fields next to the In or Down field and either type in a different number or use the left and right arrow buttons and gt to change the values If you want to change the direction you can mover the cursor to the Jn or Down field and change Jn to Out and Down to Up You can also press the MODE button to switch to Arrow mode and use the arrows to graphically adjust the decentration or the cut out Note This is the preferred Job Screen mode for interfacing with a Host computer Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 17 Chapter Calibration and Diagnostics 4 Calibration 1 Turn the 3B power on 2 Press the Menu function key F5 3 When the Menu Screen appears press the F5 key on the 3B keypad to select the Calibration Screen 4 Load a Calibration Template onto the blocking mechanism 5 Press the MOVE button to cause the blocking mechanism to retract and light to come on The Calibration Template will now rest on the three rubber support feet on t
25. he light table Do not move the Calibration Template or jar the 3B 6 The upper part of the 3B display will show the projected image of the Calibration Template The fiducial see Note below displayed is a crosshair Use the left and right arrow keys to horizontally and vertically center the crosshair in the Calibration Template image Enter the 3B password if prompted 7 Remove the Calibration Template then replace it onto the support feet and manually move it so that its image is horizontally and vertically centered with the displayed fiducials 8 When the Calibration Template image appears centered press the MOVE button to activate the blocking mechanism Verify that the chuck re engages the block on the Calibration Template If the chuck does not re engage the Calibration Template repeat the procedure Note Fiducials are any of the register marks alignment marks or cross hairs that appear on the 3B screen Rev 1 9 4 Axis Calibration 4 2 You should not need to calibrate the Axis You will know if you need to do so because the Calibration Template as viewed from the Display would be off clockwise or counter clockwise that is the Chuck would need to be rotated one direction or the other If the Axis is not even follow these steps 1 Remove the clear plastic stage on the top of the 3B where you place the block This procedure requires moving the blocking carriage Be very careful not to press the Move button or
26. ing Options cuisines deeiiiae es eaesieeteds 2 9 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Table of Contents User Preferences usa ak ns 2 10 Fid cial Adjustments ns Gaaactavi oad au a a e n RA 2 12 Advanced Sep er A E cc Bat 2 13 Communication Software Setup ccceccccssecsseceeeceeeeeeeeeseeeseeneees 2 14 Setting Up Password Protection esssessseessseenseensnensnennnnenne nenn 2 16 Changing Passwall Nas kan 2 16 What Happens If I Forget My Password neneenene 2 16 Software SOT CCI Heel 2 17 Job Storage Options are ern 2 18 Standard Use of the 3B vissscscscas catscaciassonccenssceseiaconnsenentscesdanesvesssursnea cnosecssavsonceensse 3 1 Introduchon sense east 3 1 Geometrie Center Cald nes Ra EHI ee 3 2 CIE OMMCTIG CENTET area sg 3 3 Optical Center Cake ae u Re 3 4 Optical Center anne ee en Rune ek 3 5 Changing Blocking Func seele 3 6 Entering a Job Number and Blocking a Lens ennnessennnenennennnn 3 7 Blocking for Single Vision Progressive and Segmented Lenses 3 11 For Single Vision Lenses ai enge een 3 11 For Progressive Lenses using fitting Cross ueceeneeeneenennnnennneneennnn 3 12 For Progressive Lenses using engraved reference marks 3 13 For Segmented Lenses Aue Rain 3 14 For Executive Segmented Lenses sa 4s ceis ter ansehen 3 15 For Round or Curve Top Segmented Lenses ensensenneneesnennnnn 3 16 E
27. ion Make sure the lamp has pressed into the socket then close the door Reverse Steps 3 6 that is slide the thumbscrew forward reattach the screw Then replace and reattach the upper left panel Plug in the power supply and test the lamp If it does not work follow Steps 3 6 again and press harder to ensure that the lamp is seated Once you have ascertained that the lap works reattach the communication cables and footswitch if applicable 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9
28. n os eas oeeda eet 1 3 HELD rd 1 3 MODE Ener 1 3 INTO DREIER ARE HER EEE a A NEL FERNER BEE 1 3 THE ARROW KEYS AND SUN BUTTON ne 1 3 PLUS MINUSKEY HI 1 4 F NCHONIKEYS unsern een lee 1 4 Display deien ai RER 1 4 Chapter 3 SOE SG 11 2 cas cvs eases aS Uh ess ea eave ch can savas eeu ous vas Gods oan eon EUR Son awe ohana 2 1 Setting Upthe Sea steal esse a a e 2 1 Removing the 3B Shipping Bracket icc ana a a a 2 1 Connecting the 3B to an Electric Outlet nenne 2 1 Initial Hardware Configuration Steps for a 3B nennnnnnnnennnnennnennnn 2 2 Com 1 Host or 4T Connector eee eeececeeccecesececeeeeeeseneeeeneeeenas 2 2 Com 2 Edger Connector nn 2 2 Com 3 Barcode Scanner Connector cccessceseceseeeeeeetseeneeees 2 2 For Operation with a 4T a east 2 2 Cabling Ne sh 2 2 4T Configuration See a a E A S 2 3 3B L OMT OUT AORN arrier oia E r a EAE ATARA EESAN aed 2 3 For Operation with a 4T and a 6E or TE 2 4 Cabling syn Saas 2 4 A Config ration sense En HE 2 4 Edger Configuration see na 2 4 3B Om UPA TOI se sense 2 5 For Operation with a Host Computer 2 6 Cabling ireann ea E a A Gar Gn 2 6 Host Configuration ee ee Benin 2 6 SB Conte uraniOns ea ee ehe ee ene AES 2 6 Connecting the 3B to the Alternative Footswitch Connector cesses 2 7 Adjusting the Brightness of the Screen Display eenenne 2 7 Standard Software Setup of the 3B a aa beepers en 2 8 Setup Screen Block
29. on of the 3B program but it is intended to provide help text when you press the button BEI MoDE The MODE button allows you to switch between arrow and regular mode when using the geometric center blocking MOVE Press the MOVE button to move the carriage usually done prior to blocking a lens refer to Chapter 2 Standard Operations ae THE ARROW KEYS AND SUN BUTTON In Standard Mode The up A and down VW arrow keys move the cursor from field to field when applicable The left lt 4 and right keys allow you decrement and increment values in a field In Arrow Mode The arrow keys move the graphics around in the top portion of the screen The Sun button The Sun button the round button in the middle allows you to override the default 3B action if you are connected to a 3B or Host Computer and want to view a job stored in the 3B refer to Chapter 2 Standard Operations Chapter 1 Introduction and Interface Overview 1 3 1 4 Display PLUS MINUS KEY The Plus Minus Key allows you to toggle in checkbox or textbox fields or change the sign of the number in numeric fields FUNCTION KEYS The small greenish colored keys along the top of the keypad are called the function keys These keys are responsible for providing the flexibility and simplicity of the 3B user interface The function keys change function dependent upon the screen being displayed The function or action the key will perform will
30. p 28 Seg Width Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage 3 14 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 For Executive Segmented Lenses Center the middle lensometer dot between the two vertical lines as shown here Additional horizontal lines to ensure proper axis with the lensometer dots Line up the executive segment between the two horizontal lines A 589 B 510 C 178 4 GC In 7 5 Down 55 Int Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Instructions ets n 55 _ Down Seg Type Executive Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage Lens Type Blocking Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 15 For Round or Curve Top Segmented Lenses Line the circle up so that it fits inside the three sided fiducial shape A 589 B 51 0 C 178 4 GC In 7 5 Down 55 Int Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Instructions Tn 155 _ Down Seg Type Seg Width Enter horizontal decentration 3 16 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Editing Decentration The 3B will show the proper decentration that is the distance between the finish block and the layout reference point On a single vision lens the layout reference point is the Optical Center on a progressive it is the fitting cross etc You can change this calculated number manually though as shown in the sample screen below This icon shows t
31. pe Single Vision Instructions eks n too jUp Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage Eye J Lens Type Blocking Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 11 For Progressive Lenses using fitting cross Line up the dashed axis line onthe lens Line up the fitting cross on the lens within the lines of the with the horizontal lines onthe screen fiducial cross on the screen A 58 9 B 51 0 C 178 4 GC In 4 4 Up 4 5 Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Instructions DBL Seg Ht A Dist PD B 3 12 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 For Progressive Lenses using engraved reference marks Line up the engraved reference marks within the lines of the fiducial crosses on the screen A 589 B 51 0 C 178 4 GC In 3 0 Up 4 5 Int Job Lens Type eBo jn tH5 Up Right Eye Job Unprotected Instructions Barcode or enter Job Number to recall from storage Eye Lens Type Protect Blocking Menu Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 13 For Segmented Lenses Line up the lens so that the sides of the segment are within the vertical fiducial lines on the screen and the top corners of the segment are between the two horizontal fiducial lines on the screen A 589 B 510 C 178 4 GC In 7 4 Down 5 5 Int Job Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Instructions ef4 n 55 Down Seg Type Flat To
32. provide you with a special one time use password that can be used in place of the current password Note This special password is only valid for use this one time A new special password will be required each time you forget your password 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 The special password is based on the password code and the password code changes on a regular basis so do not exit this screen before receiving and using the special password 4 Enter the special one time use password that you received from Technical Service 5 Follow the prompts that appear You will be required to enter a new password and confirm it Software Screen This selection allows you to activate the downloading of software upgrades This functionality requires that your 3B is interfaced to a computer or a 6E or 7E Simply press Enter and follow the on screen directions Software code may also be updated by replacing the EPROM chip located inside the unit Press EXIT to return to Adv Setup screen Software Screen Download Code EEE VE T Rev 1 9 Chapter 2 3B Setup 2 17 Job Storage Options On the User Preferences Screen refer to page 2 10 you can set whether or not you wish to Save Job Data If you are using a Host Computer you probably would not need to save the jobs in the 3B because they will be saved by the Host If you are saving the jobs in the 3B the following screen allows you to set you
33. r options for saving jobs Press EXIT to return to Menu Job Unprotected Jobs 0 Stored Jobs 0 Prompt before Deleting Jobs Always Protect Job Display Order Barcode or enter Job Number Job View 4 Scroll to each field using the up A and down buttons or right and left lt 4 buttons on the 3B keypad The table below details the fields and their functionality Job Allows you to enter a job number for the purpose of viewing the job data by pressing F2 the View function key or deleting the job by moving the cursor to the Delete This Job field and pressing ENTER Unprotected Shows the number of jobs that are Unprotected If the job is protected an Jobs error message will be displayed when someone tries to overwrite it or delete it by using the Delete This Job field Stored Jobs Displays the number of jobs stored in the 3B The maximum is 200 jobs If you try to store another job after reaching 200 depending on how many jobs are unprotected the 3B may overwrite the oldest unprotected job or prompt you to delete or unprotect a job Delete This Job Deletes the job whose number is displaying in the Job field There is no undelete feature Once the jobs are deleted they are gone from the system permanently Delete Unprot Job Deletes unprotected jobs There is no undelete feature Once the jobs are deleted they are gone from the system permanently Delete All Jobs Delet
34. r service use only To access the Communication Screen press the Comm function key F2 from the Advanced Setup Screen To access the Password Screen press the Password function key F3 from the Advanced Setup Screen To access the Software Screen press the Software function key F4 from the Advanced Setup Screen 2 13 2 14 Communication Software Setup These settings should not require alteration after the initial communication interface completed or the previous pages Communication setup is password protected by default and should be done by a highly qualified person Usually setup occurs only when first installing the machine Use the Communication Screen to change the communication ports baud rate etc After pressing the Comm function key F2 from the Advanced Setup Screen the following screen will appear Press EXIT to return to Adv Setup screen COM COM2 COM3 Device 6E Barcode Null modem Baud 9600 9600 9600 Max TRCFMT 4 4 Init Level Auto What is this port connected to com com com 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 The COM ports are hard wired for communication with specific devices Scroll to each field using the up A or down Y buttons or press the COM COM2 or COM3 function key to place the cursor in the field you want to change Then press the Increment or Decrement button on the 3B keypad to change the selections within each field The tabl
35. reen for optically centering the block with the least amount of information This option is a good choice for simply placing the block on the layout reference point of a lens No shape data or blocking information is required or used for this option Notice that the layout reference point in this case the center lensometer dot will be placed directly over the block Alternatively for progressive lenses the fitting cross may be placed 5 millimeters above the block For segmented lenses the segment may be placed Smillimeters down and 5 millimeters in from the block These alternatives are specified in the Seg Blocking and Prog Blocking fields on the Setup Screen A 58 9 B 51 0 C 178 4 OC In 0 0 Up 0 0 Right Eye Job Unprotected Lens Type Bir GRAE Instructions i or INC DEC to change Lens Type Lens Type Blocking Rev 1 9 Chapter 3 Standard Use of the 3B 3 5 3 6 Changing Blocking Functions The default blocking style is a set up item refer to Chapter 2 for set up changes but you also can change both the blocking and the calculation mode from the Job Screen To change the blocking type press F4 the Blocking function key Blocking Type Geometric Center Calc Geometric Center Optical Center Calc and Optical Center Press F4 the Blocking function key to change blocking options A 589 B 510 C 1784 CO Int Job Lens Type Single Vision 225 jin t00 _ Down In 2 5
36. riven by the lab itself and the equipment used to edge the lens after it is blocked If lens information is entered at a computer that calculates a job ticket the 3B should generally rely on the information provided by the host computer Geometric Center If the 3B is getting shape information directly from a tracer no blocking information is available and so it will have to be entered at the 3B in order to calculate decentration Geometric Center Calc or Optical Center Calc Rev 1 9 3 1 Geometric Center Calc The figure below shows the Job Screen for geometrically centering the block on the shape using the decentration calculated by the 3B This option should be used when interfaced to a 4T tracer or other host that provides shape data but not blocking information Notice that the layout reference point in this case the center lensometer dot will be placed or decentered 2 5 millimeters in towards the nasal side of the lens in this example from the block The relationship between the block and the shape will never change regardless of the decentration Changes in decentration only affect the relationship between the block and the layout reference point A 589 B 51 0 C 1784 GC In2 5 Up 0 0 Int Job Lens Type DBL Dist PD OC Ht A Vt Dec B Frame DBL in mm Right Eye Job Unprotected Instructions 3 2 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Geometric Center Rev 1 9 The figure
37. s Screen Service use only Service use only Chapter 4 Calibration and Diagnostics 4 3 Chapter Maintenance 5 Updating Program Code Users of the 3B may upgrade their unit s program code in three ways e Replace the memory chip in the 3B with a new memory chip containing the new code e Load the new code using a PC running MS Windows e Load the new code from a diskette using a 6E or 7E Edger Replacing the Program Code Chip When you need to replace the program code memory chip follow the directions given below 1 Turn the 3B power off and unplug the power supply Disconnect any serial cables and the foot switch if applicable 2 Prior to removing the panel in Step 3 visually note how the panels mate with the display the right side panel the base housing and the panel behind the lens platform 3 Using a 5 64 inch hex wrench remove the two screws securing the upper right panel to the metal chassis at the back of the 3B see picture 4 Remove the top screw securing the upper left panel as well see picture 5 Gently disengage and remove the panel by pulling it upwards and towards the back of the 3B This will expose the 3B s circuit board Rev 1 9 5 1 5 2 10 11 12 Locate the memory chip see picture It has a white label with the version of the software that is being replaced Grasp the chip at its ends using your thumb and index finger Slowly and gently rock the
38. st be powered by a Class 1 power supply having safety recognition and output ratings of 24 volts and 3 amps and the AC power cord must be rated at 230 VAC and 4 amps e The 3B must not be dropped or handled roughly e A 3 minimum clearance should be maintained above the machine in order to allow for proper machine cooling and ventilation Rev 1 9 1 1 User Interface Overview This section explains the basic functions you will use during your interaction with the 3B user interface Lens Alignment Area a lt A 00 B 00 C 00 GC In Up Data Entry Job Right Eye Lens Type DBL 0 0 Vt Dec Seg Ht A Dist PD B Barcode or enter Job Number Eye Lens Type Protect Blocking Menu Function Key Assignment t t t t The Sun Button The Move Button Key Pad Refer to the drawing above when reading the descriptions of the keypad buttons that follow NUMERIC KEYS The numeric keys 0 9 are used to enter numeric values ENTER Use the ENTER key to complete entries or to perform an action like entering a screen 1 2 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 Rev 1 9 EXIT The EXIT button will exit the presently displayed screen and will cause the program to return to the previously displayed screen CLEAR The CLEAR button is used to delete incorrectly entered data HELP The HELP button performs limited functionality in this versi
39. the footswitch while working on the Axis Adjustment Screws 2 Loosen one of the two screws shown below and tighten the other see picture below to adjust the Axis 3 Check the Calibration Template Axis Repeat the process until the Axis is calibrated Axis Adjustment Screws screw and vice clockwise 3B Blocker User Manual November 5 2010 Rev 1 9 To rotate the Chuck clockwise back off the back screw and tighten the front versa for counter Rev 1 9 Diagnostics The Diagnostics Screen is for viewing purposes only except for the Keypad field Press EXIT to return to Menu Keypad PCB Rev B Com 1 Loopback Com 2 Loopback Com 3 Loopback Upper Limit Lower Limit 355 vob Td Keypad Com1 2 and 3 Loopback Upper and Lower Limits PCB Rev Allows you to test the keypad to determine if each key is working This field indicates the last key or button pressed Service use only The serial port can be tested by placing a jumper across pins 2 amp 3 of COMI 3 on the back of the 3B If the serial port is working properly the display should change from a single character to the same character being printed twice For example the display should change from A B C to AA BB CC if the serial port is working properly There will not be a continually changing series of numbers if you do not assign a device to COMI on the Communication
40. tion Certain screens are password protected by default meaning that a user cannot change the settings on a given screen without typing in the password Changing any of the values on the Password Screen requires a password and from this screen you can determine which other screens require passwords The following sample screen shows the Password Screen with the default settings Press EXIT to return to Adv Setup screen Setup E Calibration User Prefs Communications If checked screen is password protected Job Change Forgot You can change the default settings by following these steps 1 Go to the Password Screen F3 from the Advanced Setup Screen 2 Using the up A or down buttons scroll to the name of the screen you want to password protect or unlock Then press the Increment or Decrement lt 4 button on the 3B keypad You can also press the key to check or uncheck a field 3 Enter the password if prompted 4 Press the Job key F1 to go to the Job Screen and save the changes Changing Password To change your password press the Change function key F2 and follow the prompts The password must be 6 digits in length What Happens If I Forget My Password If you forget the current password follow these steps 1 Press the Forgot function key F3 then call your contact for Technical Service 2 Provide them with the password code displayed in the message box 3 They will
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