COMBIMAX Tracer-Blocker
User’s manual
2244/83-12.1998
Dear customer,
INDUSTRIAS DE OPTICA S. A. is grateful for your reliance on its product.
You have purchased high quality equipment that will provide you great professional
satisfaction.
As a contribution to this, we include the following user’s manual, with all the necessary
information for proper use of the equipment.
We also offer you our technical service network. For any doubt or comment, please
contact technical service assigned to your area.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USE
(THIS MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN TECHNICAL INFORMATION.)
 This User’s Manual contains necessary information for the operation of the
COMBIMAX Tracer-Blocker.
 This manual provides information on operating procedures, safety, specifications,
accessories and maintenance advices.
 This manual is necessary for correct use of the COMBIMAX Tracer-Blocker.
Operation procedures and safety cautions must be totally understood before using
the equipment.
 Keep this manual close to the equipment and read it if needed.
 If you have any questions or find any problem about the equipment during
operation, please contact with the INDO’s authorised Technical Service in your
area.
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INDEX
A. CAUTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 4
B. WARNINGS ABOUT USE ........................................................................................................ 5
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 6
2.1 SINGLE CONNECTION....................................................................................................... 8
2.2 NETWORK ........................................................................................................................... 8
3. DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES .......................................................................................... 10
4. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS ..................................................................................................... 11
5. WORKING MENU DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 9
6. FLOW OF THE WORK CYCLE .............................................................................................. 11
7. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 14
7.1. HOW TO READ A FRAME ............................................................................................... 16
7.2. HOW TO READ A PATTERN OR DEMO-LENS .............................................................. 16
7.3. DATA ENTRY ................................................................................................................... 17
7.4. CENTRING OF A MONOFOCAL LENS ........................................................................... 19
7.5. CENTRING OF A BIFOCAL LENS ................................................................................... 20
7.6. CENTRING OF A PROGRESSIVE LENS ........................................................................ 21
7.7. CENTRING OF A HALF EYE LENS ................................................................................. 22
7.8. MONITORING OF A LENS CENTRING ........................................................................... 23
7.9. HOW TO BLOCK A LENS ................................................................................................ 25
7.10. CALCULATION OF THE PRISMATIC ERROR .............................................................. 26
7.11. CHANGE OF MASTER EYE .......................................................................................... 26
7.12. HOW TO BLOCK A DEMO LENS .................................................................................. 26
8. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 27
8.1. MEMORY .......................................................................................................................... 27
8.1.1. Pending jobs ......................................................................................................... 27
8.1.2. Edit ........................................................................................................................ 28
8.1.3. PC stack ............................................................................................................... 29
8.1.4. Counters ............................................................................................................... 29
8.2. CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................ 30
8.2.1. Initial Menu ........................................................................................................... 30
9. MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL CARE ............................................................................... 29
9.1. GENERAL MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 31
9.2. CHANGE OF FUSES........................................................................................................ 31
10. ERROR MESSAGES ............................................................................................................ 32
11. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................................... 34
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A.
CAUTIONS IN THE INSTALLATION
WARNING!

Be sure to use a power outlet meeting the requirements of power specifications.
If line voltage is too high or too low the equipment will not function properly.
Irreparable damage can also be produced.

Use a power outlet equipped with an earth terminal, meeting the Low Voltage
Safety regulations. If not, it may result in an electrical shock or short-circuit.

Never pull the power cord to plug it out. Always pull holding the plug. If not,
metal wires of the cable may weaken and result in a short-circuit or electrical
shock.

Do not place the equipment over the power cord. Cord cover may be damaged
and cause electrical shock or short-circuit.

If metal wires of the cord are exposed, power turns off and on when moving cord
or cable/plug are abnormally hot, that means cable is damaged. Immediately
change the cable by a new one. If not, it may result in electrical shock or fire.

COMBIMAX Tracer-Blocker should be installed in a stable and well-levelled
place, where shocks or vibrations are not produced. If not, it may result in poor
final quality of the jobs or equipment malfunction.
 To obtain the best results with the COMBIMAX, it should be installed in places with
moderate illumination, without spot lights directly oriented to the equipment.
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B.
WARNINGS ABOUT USE
WARNING!
 Never disassemble or touch inside the equipment. It may result in electrical shock
or equipment malfunction.
 Never use the equipment for purposes other than the specified. INDUSTRIAS DE
ÓPTICA S.A. will not be responsible for accidents or malfunctioning caused by
this wrong use.

Use equipment in the following conditions:
Temperature: 10-40°C
Interference free environment
Vibrations and shock free
 NEVER manipulate inside working area in the middle of a process. Manipulation
is only permitted when the cycle has reached its end and all motors have
completely stopped its movement.
 Noise and acoustic pressure levels are perfectly tolerable. Special protection
elements are not needed.
 In case of malfunction, never touch inside the equipment. Remove power cord
and contact with INDO’s authorised Technical Service in your area.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The MAXIMA system introduces a new generation of INDO edging systems destined to the cut of
ophthalmic lenses.
Its wide range of features, advanced technology and innovative design give it an unmistakable charm.
Within the MAXIMA system, the COMBIMAX Tracer-Blocker uses 3D digital technology. The shape of
rims and the curvature of the frame can be seen in real time and simultaneously for both eyes.
By means of a high resolution TFT colour screen, it supplies necessary information in a clear, logic and
comfortable way.
Users will thank, without any doubt, this new way of operation.
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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
2.1 SINGLE CONNECTION
To connect MAXIMA system in single mode (usual mode), MAXIMA or OPTIMA edger must be
connected to COMBIMAX through communication cable 2114/482 (C28), supplied together with the
COMBIMAX. This cable is 3 meters long (see Fig. 1)
FIG.1
2.2 NETWORK
For high productions, MAXIMA system allows a network connection, linking many edgers to a single
COMBIMAX.
It is recommended to connect a maximum of three MAXIMA edgers to a single COMBIMAX, so that the
operation time of every unit will remain balanced.
To connect many edgers to a COMBIMAX it is required a Multiple connection Kit. This one links up to
three MAXIMA edgers to a single COMBIMAX (see Fig. 2).
MAXIMA
OPTIMA
MAXIMA
COMBIMAX
FIG 2
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3. DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES
The COMBIMAX, makes a job in three basic steps: Reading of shape, centring and blocking.
First process: Reading of shape
The frame is inserted between the clamping pincers and the reading process is activated. The
COMBIMAX proceeds to read, simultaneously, the contour of both frame’s rims, as well as their
curvature.
This information will be used to calculate the exact contour of the frame rims, so that the work in the
edger and the subsequent assembly will be as exact as possible.
During this phase is possible to introduce the data of the off-centring as well as the reference of
the job, that will be used to identify said job upon calling it from the edger.
Second process: Centring
Once the reading process is finished, the centring process starts. In this step, the lens is placed within the
centring zone, supporting it in the three feet of the tilting holder. Then retention clamp is lowered down, so
that the lens remains well fixed in the moment of the blocking. The blocking process can be done by two
procedures: Automatic or Manual. In the automatic process, the marks of the lens are recognised in an
automatic way, so the off centring is calculated in function of the position in which the lens is placed. It is
enough locating the lens in an approximate way. The system will make the rest.
Nevertheless, if the automatic system, by some reason, does not achieve to detect the marks, it is
possible to perform the centring process by the customary method, locating the lens with respect to some
reference marks that appear in the screen.
Third process: Blocking
The blocking is the final step, in which the blocking knob is placed on the lens. After blocking, the job is
saved in the memory, so that it can be recalled from the edger for its edging.
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4. DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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5. WORKING MENU DESCRIPTION
A VGA colour screen displays all the necessary information. Screen shows the lens shape and all the
necessary data for centring and blocking a lens.
Three main icons groups compose the working menu: Reading group, centring group and blocking group.
Every icon is associated to a key of the membrane keyboard
LIST OF ICONS OF THE 1ST GROUP
TRACE ACTIVATION
EYE TO BLOCK
Begins the reading of the
frame or pattern. If it is
maintained
pressed
for
some seconds, the reading
will be made at a lower
speed (SPEED function).
COPY SELECTION
Permits the selection of the
form’s origin, either frame,
pattern or demo-lens.
It permits to indicate the eyes
to be blocked, both or one
alone. It is possible to select
both (default selection), the
right or the left.
Pressed during 2 seconds it goes to the special
functions menu (MENU function).
TRACE STOP
Cancels the reading process
previously begun. This icon
appears in place of the "Trace
activation" icon (START) during
the reading process.
.
EYE TO COPY
When
reading
frames,
permits to select the eye to
copy, choosing both (default
selection), the right or the
left. When reading patterns
this icon is programmed
automatically in left eye.
By pressing it for about 2 seconds, the last
shape blocked is recovered (RECALL
function).
LIST OF ICONS OF THE 2nd GROUP
AUTOMATIC PROCESSING
EYE SELECTION
This key activates the marks
detection, once the lens is
located in the tilting holder,
MANUAL PROCESSING
Upon pressing this key,
manual mode is enabled. It
is possible to change the
illumination level and move
the form over the screen.
Selects the eye to block, left or
right.
ESCAPE
Permits to return to the reading
screen.
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LIST OF ICONS OF THE 3rd GROUP
BLOCKING
PRISM POWER
Upon pressing this icon, the
blocking arm will move
toward the lens and will fix
the blocking knob.
Once blocking operation has finished, it passes
automatically to the other eye. If this would be
the second, it returns to the reading screen.
Permits to enter the lens power
data to calculate the prismatic
effect due to the possible
alterations on the centring.
ESCAPE
From the blocking screen,
permits to return to the centring
screen.
ZOOM
This icon only works in
manual mode. It permits a
close-up to improve the
precision in the placement
of the lens. Its normal
position is with the icon in
OFF. When the zoom is active, the icon in ON
is shown.
LIST OF ICONS FOR MANUAL BIFOCAL MODE
ENTER
LEFT SIDE ENCLOSING
Confirms
the
bifocal
enclosing and returns to the
previous screen.
ZOOM
This icon permits a close-up
to improve the precision in
the placement of the lens. Its
normal position is with the
icon in OFF. When the zoom
is active, the icon in ON is shown
Permits to move the left cursor
to locate it in the left corner of
the bifocal lens.
RIGHT SIDE ENCLOSING
Permits to move the right
cursor to locate it in the right
corner of the bifocal lens.
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READING SCREEN
1
FIG. 5
Right eye
Left eye
Right eye Z-Axis
2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Left eye Z-axis
3
Ref:
Type:
Bridge:
Right HPD:
Right Height:
Left HPD:
Left Height:
4
5
Form of the read frame. The form is reproduced as if we watch the front side of the
frame, with the rods toward back.
Status bar. Shows the condition of the work: Origin of the form (frame or pattern), read
eye (both, right or left) and eye to block (both, right or left).
Icons bar. Icons corresponding to the necessary functions in this screen.
Data table. See "7.3 Data entry".
Form of the frame’s curvature. This image visualises the evolution of frame’s curvature
during the reading.
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CENTRING SCREEN
1
2
3
FIG. 6
RIGTH EYE
Bs:
Dp:
D.max:
R.min:
Dh:
Dv:
Bh:
Bv:
0
0.00
65.3
15.4
0.00
0.00
48.3
35.4
TO PROCESS
TO PROCESS
Ref:
Type:
Bridge:
Right HPD:
Right Height:
Left HPD:
Left Height:
4
1.
2.
3.
4.
Eye in process .
Table of parameters information. This table shows the prismatic power values,
prismatic base, maximum diameter, minimal radius, horizontal and vertical offcentring, horizontal and vertical boxing.
Processing table. Shows in real time the image of the lens with the centring marks.
Table of process information. Indicate the state of the lenses of both eyes. Possible
messages are: IN PROCESS, PROCESSED or IN MEMORY.
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BLOCKING SCREEN
6
FIG. 7
LEFT EYE
Bs:
Dp:
D.max:
R.min:
Dh:
Dv:
Bh:
Bv:
0
0.00
65.3
15.4
0.00
0.00
48.3
35.4
IN MEMORY
PROCESSED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ref:
Type:
Bridge:
Right HPD:
Right Height:
Left HPD:
Left Height:
External contour of the lens under process .
Form of the frame in the assembly position. For a correct assembly, it must remain
inscribed within contour of the lens
Maximum radius. It indicates the direction of the maximum radius required to
elaborate the job.
Centring marks of the lens (in the example, a monofocal lens).
Reference lines of the mechanical centre of the blocking arm.
Blocking knob. When the minimal radio is too small, it indicates the need of using the
small blocking knob (large button crossed-out) or the impossibility of edging the work
(both knobs crossed-out).
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6. FLOW OF THE WORK CYCLE
READING CYCLE START (START KEY)
READING PROCESS
ASSEMBLY DATA
ENTRY
JUMP TO CENTRING
SCREEN
LENS TYPE
SELECTION
AUTOMATIC DETECTION
PROCESS
MANUAL PROCESS
LENS BLOCKING
YES
IS THERE ANY OTHER
EYE TO BLOCK?
NO
END OF PROCESS
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7 . OPERATION
7.1. HOW TO READ A FRAME
Reading
activation
Copy
selection
Eye to
Copy
Eye to
Block
Stop
Reading
To read a frame proceed as follows:
a) Place the icon of copy selection in "Frame" (the frame of the upper part of the icon remains on
yellow background, while the pattern of the lower part remains in grey). "Frame" is the default
selection.
b) With the key corresponding to the "Eye to copy" icon, select both (default selection), right or
left. It is recommended to trace both eyes as long as it is possible, since this is the way to
obtain automatically the value of frame’s bridge.
c) With the key corresponding to the icon of "Eye to block" select both (default selection), right or
left, according to the case.
The status bar shows the icons:
d) Open the gags to the maximum and place the frame so that it is located within the pincers.
Place first the lower part of the frame and then, move the gags closer and, at the same time,
turn the frame until making to encase it within the pincers of the upper part. Close the gags
until the frame remains flat and touches the walls, without forcing the position.
e) Press START to activate the copy. The icon changes to STOP, permitting to cancel the copy if
it would be necessary. A process of copy cancellation must be confirmed with ENTER. After
this, screen will return to the first group of icons.
During the copy process, the read form is shown in the screen in real time, together with the curvature
of both rims. Once the reading operation ends, the equipment passes automatically to the centring
screen.
WARNING!
It may happen that some extreme frames, with high rim curvatures cannot be read in a
normal way, due to limitations in the stylus vertical strike. In those cases, proceed to read
the frame in the single eye mode, placing it so that the eye rim to be read stays flat over
the corresponding pincer. The other eye rim should remain between the upper part of the
pincer and the upper stopper.
Next, it will be necessary to enter the frame’s bridge.
Then, proceed to read the other eye in the same way.
The same procedure can be used in long half eye frames. In those frames, it may appear
some deformation, due to the long horizontal strike of the stylus. It is recommended to
use the single eye mode, centring the rim eye to be read.
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7.2. HOW TO READ A PATTERN OR DEMO-LENS
Reading
activation
Copy
selection
Eye to
Copy
Eye to
Block
Stop
Reading
To read a frame proceed as follows:
a) Place the icon of copy selection in "Frame" (the frame of the upper part of the icon remains on
yellow background, while the pattern of the lower part remains in grey). "Frame" is the default
selection.
b) Place the pattern’s extend accessory, encasing it deep in the stylus of the left eye.
c) The "Eye to copy" icon turns automatically to left eye, what corresponds with the position of
the pattern.
d) With the key corresponding to the icon of "Eye to block" select both (default selection), right or
left, according to the case.
The status bar shows the icons:
e) Put the pattern or demo-lens on the adapting holder, so that the nasal part stays toward the
inside and the eyebrow as the frame. Then open the gags to the maximum, to insert the
adapting holder within the pincers and shift it laterally until it fits.
f) Press START to activate the copy. The icon changes to STOP, permitting to cancel the copy if
it would be necessary. A process of copy cancellation must be confirmed with ENTER. After
this, screen will return to the first group of icons.
During the copy process, the read form is shown in the screen in real time, together with the curvature
of both rims. Check-up, observing in the screen that the position of the nasal part remains toward the
inside.
Once the reading operation ends, the equipment passes automatically to the centring screen.
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7.3. DATA ENTRY
There are two types of
data: patient data and data
for work programming.
Ref:
Type:
Bridge:
Right HPD:
Right Height:
Left HPD:
Left Height:
a) Patient data:
It is possible to enter patient data in any moment during the reading process. COMBIMAX does
NOT enter in the centring screen until data necessary to calculate off-centring have been entered.
However, it is possible to modify those data in this last screen, but always before starting the lens
processing.
To enter the data it is enough with selecting the field to fill and press the numerical keys.
 Fields of Patient data:





Enter numerical characters through the numerical keys. It is not necessary to press the
comma to enter decimal values. It is enough with introducing two numerical digits and the
third one will be put automatically after the comma.
To change field, press arrow keys  o . The field change is made automatically when
pressing three numerical keys within the same field.
To enter a value without decimal it is enough to enter the two digits and then the "0" or
one of the arrows  o .
The data of the right eye are copied automatically in the left, as long as the values of this
last will be 0.0.
The bridge datum will normally come with the reading of the framer. In case of reading an
eye alone, demo lens or pattern, enter the value of the bridge as described above.
To erase assembly data, press CLS key for about 2 seconds. Assembly data will be set to 0.0.
 Examples:
- Enter the reference "176PLUS"
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Place the cursor on the Reference field.
Press "1", "7" and "6".
Press ",". An "A" will appear.
Press  until the letter changes to "P".
Repeat 3 and 4 until entering the "S".
Press  or  to leave the field.
- Enter the reference "INDO"
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Place the cursor on the Reference field.
Press ",".An "A" will appear.
Press  until the letter changes to "I".
Repeat 3 and 4 until entering the "O".
Press "".
Press  or  to leave the field.
- Enter a right Half PD of 34.6
1) Place the cursor on the “Right HPD” field.
2) Press "3", "4" and "6". Upon pressing the "6" the comma is entered
automatically going directly to the following field, Right Height.
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- Enter a Left Height of 24.
1) Place the cursor on the Right Height field.
2) Press "2" and "4".
3) Press "0" or the arrows  or  to leave of field.
b) Data for work programming.
These data configure the upper part of the data window and describe the characteristics of the
lens and the work to be made. For a field change, use the vertical arrows. To change the content
of the field use the horizontal arrows.
 “Reference” Field:
 Enter numerical characters through the numerical keys.
 If it was necessary to enter some alphabetical character, press ",". It will immediately
appear an “A". Press the arrows  or  to change the letter. Then enter the next number or
letter.
 Leave to a new field by means of the arrows  or . If the last value was alphabetical,
leave with .
 “Type" Field:
 It indicates the type of lens to be processed. The available options are MONOFOCAL,
BIFOCAL, PROGRESSIVE and HALF EYE.
 “Bridge" Field:
 The bridge is normally measured by the tracer. In case of reading only one eye or a pattern
or demo-lens, enter the value as described in a) Patient data.
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7.4. CENTRING OF A MONOFOCAL LENS
Automatic
process
Manual
process
Eye
selection
Return
to reading
Once read the form to edge, proceed to the centring of the lens. The following steps are needed:
AUTOMATIC PROCESS
a) Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
b) Select "MONOFOCAL" in the "Type" field.
c) Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the external contour remains more or less centred
on the guide circle or pattern shape. Make sure that the axis does not stays excessively
diverted from the horizontal position. This is of special importance in the half eye frames, since
an important variation of the axis causes an important rotation of the blocking button with
respect to the form.
d) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held.
e) Press the key corresponding to the “Automatic process" icon. The equipment will detect the
marks and will show the off centring in the screen. The lens is ready to block. Proceed as
explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9 How to block a lens".
f) Repeat the process form a) to e) for the other eye.
WARNING!
For some different reasons (light marking, high misalignment, dirty lenses, non-circular
contour, etc), automatic detection system may not recognise the lens marks. If that
happens, use manual process, as described below.
MANUAL PROCESS
a) Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
b) Select "MONOFOCAL" in the "Type" field.
c) Press the key corresponding to the "Manual Process icon". The centring screen will show the
MONOFOCAL centring marks. The group of icons is changed by group 3, of blocking icons.
d) Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the central mark of the focometer coincides with the
central cross and the lateral marks are aligned with the axis adjustment line. Use the Zoom for
an accurate adjustment. If the image is too dark or too bright, press "0" and "1" keys until
obtaining a good visualisation.
e) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held. Then perform a fine
adjustment of the lens position. The lens is ready to block. Proceed as explained in the
paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9 How to block a lens".
f) Repeat the process form a) to e) for the other eye.
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7.5. CENTRING OF A BIFOCAL LENS
Automatic
process
Manual
process
Eye
selection
Return
to reading
AUTOMATIC PROCESS
a)
b)
c)
d)
Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
Select "BIFOCAL" in the "Type" field.
Confirm that entered data correspond to near vision.
Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the external contour remains more or less centred
on the guide circle or pattern shape. Make sure that the near vision segment stays in the lower
half of the centring zone. If the segment is place in the upper part, automatic detection will be
extremely difficult.
e) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held.
f) Press the key corresponding to the “Automatic process" icon. The equipment will detect the
marks and will show the off centring in the screen. The lens is ready to block. Proceed as
explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9 How to block a lens".
g) Repeat the process form a) to f) for the other eye.
WARNING!
For some different reasons (light marking, high misalignment, dirty lenses, non-circular
contour, etc), automatic detection system may not recognise the lens marks. If that
happens, use manual process, as described below.
MANUAL PROCESS
a)
b)
c)
d)
Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
Select "BIFOCAL" in the "Type" field.
Confirm that entered data correspond to near vision.
Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the external
contour remains more or less centred on the guide circle
Confirm
Zoom
or pattern shape. Press the key corresponding to the
"Manual Process icon". A new group of icons will permit to
enclose the bifocal segment. With the arrows  y  adjust
the horizontal line to the top of the segment. To adjust the
vertical lines to the segment corners, press the key of the
right or left line icons and then  o . Press ENTER to
Left
Right
confirm and the group of icons will change to group 3, of
corner line
corner line
blocking icons. Use the Zoom for an accurate adjustment.
If the image is too dark or too bright, press "0" and "1"
keys until obtaining a good visualisation.
e) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains
properly held. Then perform a fine adjustment of the lens
position respecting to the marks. The lens is ready to
block. Proceed as explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9
How to block a lens".
f) Repeat the process form a) to e) for the other eye.
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7.6. CENTRING OF A PROGRESSIVE LENS
Automatic
process
Manual
process
Eye
selection
Return
to reading
AUTOMATIC PROCESS
a) Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
b) Select "PROGRESSIVE" in the "Type" field.
c) Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the external contour remains more or less centred
on the guide circle or pattern shape. Make sure that the axis does not stays excessively
diverted from the horizontal position. This is of special importance in the half eye frames, since
an important variation of the axis causes an important rotation of the blocking button with
respect to the form.
d) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held.
e) Press the key corresponding to the “Automatic process" icon. The equipment will detect the
marks and will show the off centring in the screen. The lens is ready to block. Proceed as
explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9 How to block a lens".
f) Repeat the process form a) to e) for the other eye.
WARNING!
For some different reasons (light marking, high misalignment, dirty lenses, non-circular
contour, etc), automatic detection system may not recognise the lens marks. If that
happens, use manual process, as described below.
MANUAL PROCESS
a) Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
b) Select "PROGRESSIVE" in the "Type" field.
c) Press the key corresponding to the "Manual Process icon". The centring screen will show the
PROGRESSIVE centring marks. The group of icons is changed by group 3, of blocking icons.
d) Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the central mark of the focometer coincides with the
central cross and the lateral marks are aligned with the axis adjustment line. Use the Zoom for
an accurate adjustment. If the image is too dark or too bright, press "0" and "1" keys until
obtaining a good visualisation.
e) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held. Then perform a fine
adjustment of the lens position. Again, use the Zoom for an accurate adjustment. The lens is
ready to block. Proceed as explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring”
and “7.9 How to block a lens".
f) Repeat the process form a) to e) for the other eye.
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7.7. CENTRING OF A HALF EYE LENS
Automatic
process
Manual
process
Eye
selection
Return
to reading
AUTOMATIC PROCESS
a)
b)
c)
d)
Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
Select "HALF EYE" in the "Type" field.
Confirm that entered data correspond to near vision.
Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the external contour remains more or less centred
on the guide circle or pattern shape. Make sure that the axis does not stays excessively
diverted from the horizontal position. This is of special importance in the half eye frames, since
an important variation of the axis causes an important rotation of the blocking button with
respect to the form.
e) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held.
f) Press the key corresponding to the “Automatic process" icon. The equipment will detect the
marks and will show the off centring in the screen. The lens is ready to block. Proceed as
explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring” and “7.9 How to block a lens".
g) Repeat the process form a) to f) for the other eye.
WARNING!
For some different reasons (light marking, high misalignment, dirty lenses, non-circular
contour, etc), automatic detection system may not recognise the lens marks. If that
happens, use manual process, as described below.
MANUAL PROCESS
a)
b)
c)
d)
Select the eye to centre by means of the key associated with the "Eye selection" icon.
Select "HALF EYE" in the "Type" field.
Confirm that entered data correspond to near vision.
Press the key corresponding to the "Manual Process icon". The centring screen will show the
HALF EYE centring marks. The group of icons is changed by group 3, of blocking icons.
Observe that the pattern appears centred and it is the cross, which is shifted, in order to place
the block centred respecting to the form.
e) Place the lens in the tilting holder, so that the central mark of the focometer coincides with the
central cross and the lateral marks are aligned with the axis adjustment line. Use the Zoom for
an accurate adjustment. If the image is too dark or too bright, press "0" and "1" keys until
obtaining a good visualisation.
f) Low down the clamping grip, so that the lens remains properly held. Then perform a fine
adjustment of the lens position. Again, use the Zoom for an accurate adjustment. The lens is
ready to block. Proceed as explained in the paragraphs "7.8 Monitoring of a lens centring”
and “7.9 How to block a lens".
g) Repeat the process form a) to f) for the other eye.
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7.8. MONITORING OF A LENS CENTRING
A) AUTOMATIC MODE
 The characteristic points of the image are:
 Contour of the lens (1)
 Form of frame (2)
 Maximum radius (3)
 Optical centre. Corresponds to the lens
marks. In the image (a monofocal lens) is
the central circle of the marking dots (4).
 Blocking centre. It is the point where the
blocking knob is put. Coincides with the
crossing of the blue lines (5) that cross
the window.
 Boxing centre (6). Is the red cross
located in the geometric centre of the
pattern.
 Geometric centre of the lens. It is the
starting point of the maximum radius of
the lens (3).
FIG. 8
 To verify the centring of a lens, observe the centring screen, where the lens and the form of
the work are represented in a position corresponding to the centring data entered in the data
window.
 For a correct centring, the form (2) must remain enclosed into the contour of the lens (1).
 If a part of the form crosses the lens contour, this indicates lack coverage by that side. In such
a case, it is recommendable to use a lens of greater diameter. However, it is possible to
shift the form until enclosing it into the lens, using for this the vertical and horizontal arrows.
This process introduces a prismatic error, which can be calculated through the prism function
(to see 7.10 Calculation of the prismatic power).
 The green line (3) indicates the direction of the maximum radius that determines the
necessary minimal diameter. It starts in the geometric centre of the lens and ends in the most
distant point of the form’s contour.
 If the minimal radius of the form prevents the use of the large blocking knob, the equipment
warns it showing the icon
in the window of parameters information. Furthermore,
the minimal radius is shown in screen as a red line that joins the blocking centre with the
nearest point of the form.
 If the minimal radius of the form is smaller than 22mm, the edger cannot edge it. Therefore,
the equipment indicates it showing the icon
information.
in the window of parameters
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B) MANUAL MODE
 The characteristic points of the image are:
 Contour of the lens (1)
 Form of frame (2)
 Manual adjustment of the optical centre
lines (3). The image corresponds to a
progressive lens. The central cross is the
place where the far distance centre is
should be placed. The upper and lower
horizontal lines are the guides for the
axis adjustment.
 Blocking centre. Coincides with the
centre of the adjustment lines (3).
 Boxing centre (4). Is the red cross
located in the geometric centre of the
pattern.
 Maximum radius of the form (5).
FIG. 9
 To verify the centring of a lens, observe the centring screen, where the lens
and the form of the work are represented in a position corresponding to the centring data
entered in the data window.
 For a correct centring, the form (2) must remain enclosed into the contour of the lens (1).
 If a part of the form crosses the lens contour, this indicates lack coverage by that side. In such
a case, it is recommendable to use a lens of greater diameter. However, it is possible to
shift the form until enclosing it into the lens, using for this the vertical and horizontal arrows.
This process introduces a prismatic error, which can be calculated through the prism function
(to see 7.10 Calculation of the prismatic power).
 The green line (5) indicates the direction of the maximum radius that determines the
necessary minimal diameter. It starts in the blocking centre of the lens and ends in the most
distant point of the form’s contour.
 If the minimal radius of the form prevents the use of the large blocking knob, the equipment
warns it showing the icon
in the window of parameters information. Furthermore,
the minimal radius is shown in screen as a red line that joins the blocking centre with the
nearest point of the form.
 If the minimal radius of the form is smaller than 22mm, the edger cannot edge it. Therefore,
the equipment indicates it showing the icon
information.
in the window of parameters
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7.9. HOW TO BLOCK A LENS
Blocking
Zoom
Prism
Return to
centring
When one of the keys of marks processing is pressed in the centring screen, the group of icons
changes to that of the blocking screen. Once proceeded according to the paragraphs 7.4 to 7.7, the
blocking operation consists of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Put an adhesive pad on the blocking knob, without removing the protective sheet from to
the lens side.
Insert the blocking button within the housing of the blocking arm. WARNING, it is important
take to check the position of the reference tooth in the button. Said tooth avoids drafts of
180º upon inserting the button in the housing and matches with a nick made in it. Its
position is always toward the inside of the housing, aligned with the blocking arm.
With the button already inserted in the housing, remove the protective sheet from the
adhesive pad.
Press the key "Blocking". The arm will be moved and fix the knob on the lens. Upon retiring
the arm, the clamp is lifted up automatically, so that the lens remains totally free.
After the blocking operation, the COMBIMAX returns to the centring screen, now with the second lens,
if there is any. If it was the last lens of the job, then it returns to the reading screen.
7.10. CALCULATION OF THE PRISMATIC POWER
When, in the event of lack of coverage, the form is shifted to obtain its enclosing
within the lens contour, it appears a prismatic error whose importance depends on
the amount of off-centring and the power on the lens.
Prism
It is possible to calculate this prismatic error before the blocking. For this, being in
the blocking screen:
a) Press the key "Prism". A dialogue window will appear. Enter the spherical
power, cylindrical power and axis data.
b) Enter the sphere power by means of the numerical keyboard. To enter a
negative value, press "CLS" before any other key.
c) Enter the cylinder power by means of the numerical keyboard. To enter a
negative value, press "CLS" before any other key.
d) Enter the axis
e) Press ENTER to leave. If ESC is pressed, the entered values will not be
considered.
f)
The data of power and prismatic base appear in the upper part of the window
of parameters information.
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7.11. CHANGE OF MASTER EYE
COMBIMAX is factory programmed to take the trace data based on a master eye. That means shape
of left and right eye will be the same: the one of the selected master eye.
Press “,” for about 2 seconds, to modify the master eye selection from the main screen. Window of
figure 11 will appear. There are two different fields:
Trace with master eye: Activates or deactivates master eye trace. If master eye is enabled,
what is the factory default, the equipment takes the designated master eye as a shape
reference. The other eye is adjusted in based to the measured perimeter, but keeping the
shape.
Master eye: Programs the eye to be used as a master eye. It is possible to select LEFT EYE
(factory default) or RIGHT EYE.
Initial Menu
Trace with Master Eye:
Master eye:
LEFT EYE
FIG. 10
7.12 HOW TO BLOCK A DEMO LENS
Before reading a demo lens, it is necessary to block it. To do that, press the 4th icon
key during 2 seconds, to enter the special functions menu. Then press the key
corresponding to the icon of the figure. Immediately after pressing the key, a
centring screen will appear.
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the demo lens special block into the blocking arm holder.
2. Place an adhesive pad on this button and remove protective shelves.
3. Place the demo lens in the centring area and block it with the clamp.
4. Align the axis with the horizontal line.
5. Press the key of the figure again.
6. Leave the menu by pressing ESC.
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8. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Special functions give access to some interesting options. Those
options are two: memory and configuration
The special functions screen is acceded upon maintaining the key of the figure pressed for about 2
seconds. It appears a horizontal menu bar with the following functions:
Memory
Configuration
Memory
Initial Menu
Pending jobs
Edit
PC Stack
Counters
8.1. MEMORY
8.1.1. PENDING JOBS
When pressing ENTER to select this option, a consult window is displayed in the screen, that It
contains all the jobs already blocked but pending of edging.
The jobs can be identified by their reference and eye (-R for the right and -L for the left), both in
blue. The number in grey indicates the position in which the job has been stored.
This screen is only for consultation. Only the pending jobs list can be seen. To leave it press
ESC
Pending jobs
2.
3.
34.
35.
45.
85.
34556-D
34556-I
ALM23-D
ALM23-I
12-I
322-D
Pending jobs 6/150
Column 1/1
FIG.11
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8.2. EDIT
Return to
MENU
Zoom
Blocking
recovery
Enable/disable
Upon selecting this option, a consultation and editing window is displayed (figure 8). It contains
the jobs already blocked, pending or not of being recalled from the edger.
 This window is of consultation and editing. It is possible to see the list of jobs and also to
enable or disable a job in particular. It is also possible to see the job form and to recover a
blocking.
 The jobs are identified by their reference and their eye (-R for the right and - L for the left),
both in blue. The number in grey indicates the memory position in which the job has been
stored.
 The jobs labelled with  are enabled and can be called from the edger. They appear in the
pending jobs list. Once called from the edger they are automatically disabled, so that they
will disappear from the pending jobs list.
 The jobs NOT labelled with  are disabled and they can NO LONGER be called from the
edger. They do not appear in the pending jobs list.
F
I
Edit
1.
2. 
3. 
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
5445-D
34556-D
34556-I
23-D
23-D
07876-D
4564-D
4564-I
AGT-D
AGT-D
34556-I
001-I
36-D
36-I
7-D
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
7-I
111-D
111-1
13123123-D
13123123-I
BERLIN-D
BERLIN-I
GOMEZ-I
6-D
6-I
HT-D
HT-I
T56-D
T56-I
556-D
Pending jobs 6/150
31.
32.
33.
34. 
35. 
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45. 
444-D
444-I
ILINE334-I
ALM23-D
ALM23-I
PR667-I
PR667-D
10-I
10-D
JULIO-D
JULIO-I
99-D
99-I
12-D
12-I
Column 1/12
FIG.12
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Search of a work
To seek a work, it is possible to use two methods:
a) If the job position is known, use the horizontal arrows until placing the cursor in the
column containing the job. Then use the vertical arrows until locating the cursor in the
desired job.
b) If only the job’s name is known, key in the first characters. The characters keyed in
appear in the lower part of the window. At the same time, the cursor is placed in the first
job coinciding with those characters. While introducing new characters, the cursor will
dynamically change its position.
To erase the last character, press “CLS”
If it was necessary to enter some alphabetical character, press ", ". It will immediately appear
an "A". Press the arrows  or  to change the letter. Press a numerical key or "," to go to the
next character.
Enable/disable a job
To enable or disable a job, press the corresponding key. The state of the
job will change to each pulsation of the key.
Only the enabled jobs can be called from the edger. They are identified by
the mark  next to the reference.
Visualisation of a job
To visualise a job, press the zoom key. A window with the form of the job
and its identification will appear in the screen. Pressing the arrows, the
visualised job will change, upon advancing or receding in the job’s list.
Recovery of a job’s blocking
It is possible to recover the blocking of a job, although the new blocking can
only be performed in manual mode. Press the corresponding key and the
centring and blocking screen, with the job previously selected will be
shown.
In this point, proceed according to paragraphs 7.4 to 7.10, always in the
manual mode.
8.1.3. PC STACK
It is only available in the special version for PC.
8.1.4. COUNTERS
This option displays cycle counters. When selecting, a window is opened, having a total and a
partial counter.
It is possible to reset partial counter. To do it, place the cursor over “Reset counter” field and
press any of the horizontal arrows. Then, press ENTER to confirm
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8.2. CONFIGURATION
8.2.1. INITIAL MENU
This option permits to program the default parameters appearing in the COMBIMAX in the
beginning of every new cycle. To select a parameter, place the cursor over it, using the vertical
arrows.. To modify it, use the horizontal arrows.
Initial Menu
Default reading:
FRAME
Trace with Master Eye:
Master Eye:
LEFT EYE
Enable Auto Reference:
Reset Auto Reference:
OK
Configuration
Type:
MONOFOCAL
Decentering:
PATTERN
Height Reference:
BOXING
FIG. 13
Default reading: Programs default reading appearing in the beginning of every new cycle.
There are three options available: FRAME, PATTERN-DEMO LENS o PC STACK.
Trace with Master Eye: If master eye is enabled, what is the factory default, the equipment
takes the designated master eye as a shape reference. The other eye is adjusted in based to
the measured perimeter, but keeping the shape.
Master eye: Programs the eye to be used as a master eye. It is possible to select LEFT EYE
(factory default) or RIGHT EYE.
Enable Auto Reference: Programs the equipment to supply an automatic reference.
Consists of a number that increases one unit in every new job.
Reset Auto Reference: Resets the automatic reference counter. USE ONLY WHEN THE
COUNTER VALUE IS BIGGER THAN 150. If not, some references of pending jobs can be
repeated. To reset counter, being the cursor over this field, press horizontal arrows.
Type (Configuration): In the configuration window, specific parameters of every lens type
can be programmed. “Type” field allows selection of the lens type.
Decentering (Configuration): This field allows programming of the decentration system for
every lens type. It is possible to program PATTERN mode (factory default) o LENS mode.
This parameter can be adjusted for every lens selected in the “Type” field.
Height Reference (Configuration): This field allows programming of the height reference
norm for every lens type. It is possible to program FRAME RIM (factory default) or BOXING.
This parameter can be adjusted for every lens selected in the “Type” field.
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9. MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL CARE
9. 1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE


If the equipment is going to be out of use for a long period of time, remove power cord from the
socket and protect with the dust cover.
Never use organic solvents when cleaning the outside of the unit. Those solvents may damage the
surface. Clean the surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened in a soapy solution.
9.2 CHANGE OF FUSES.
If the equipment does not switch on upon triggering the main switch, most probably one of the main
fuses has blown out. For its change, proceed as follows:

Switch off the equipment and remove the power cord.

Open the fuses housing by pulling from the lateral flap, on the
I/O switch’s side.

Remove the fuses by pulling from the fuse holders, marked with
an arrow. Replace both fuses with others of equal value and
size. The fuses are of the type 5x20 (size), slow blow, with a
value of 3AMP/250V.

Put again the fuse holders, pressing it until encasing.

Close the housing, pushing it until feeling a "click".

Plug the main cable in and connect the equipment to the net.
FIG. 14
WARNING!


DO NOT use fuses other than the specified: T-3A 250V slow blow
Never manipulate inside the edger if the fuse/s blow out frequently. Call
the Technical Service assigned to your area.
Note:
If the inside of the edger is manipulated without specific
authorisation of the assigned Technical Service, it may result in personal
injury or electrical shocks.
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10. ERROR MESSAGES
Error messages inform about occurrences during the use of the equipment. They are normally referred
to handling errors, but can also appear when, for some reasons, it is not possible to continue with the
selected process. There are three different kinds of errors: Trace errors, centring errors and listing
errors.
TRACE ERRORS
“Stylus out of place. Trace cancelled”: This message appears when one of the stylus gets out of the
frame’s groove. It can occur when a hinge is not properly closed, or when there are some frame’s
deformations or if the frame has a strong side shiftment. It can also appear in frames with a lot of
curvature, in which vertical strike of is too long. In this last case, proceed to a single eye copy.
“Defective copy. Continue?”: Indicates that during a trace, contour has changes suddenly. It will
normally occur if the hinge is not completely closed or has a defective fitting.
“Place stylus in home position”: This error appears if a stylus is get up when removing the frame.
Smoothly press down stylus and it will return to home position automatically.
“Open jaws or remove frame. Reset”: This message appears when powering on the equipment,
having the jaws closed or a frame inside the tracer. Open jaws or remove frame. Then switch off and
on again.
“Difference between eyes. Continue?”: It appears during after the reading process, if there is a too
high difference between both eyes. It normally indicates deformation of an eye compared to the other.
It also indicates that there is an important size difference between both eyes. Check the deformation
and use the eye with the correct shape as a master eye (see “7.11 Change of Master Eye”).
CENTRING ERRORS
“Lens DOES NOT correspond with the eye in process”: This error appears when centring a right
eye, being the lens under process a left eye, or viceversa.
“Minimum radius smaller than chuck”: Appears if minimum radius is smaller than 11mm. It is
possible to block the lens, but edger will not be able to make it at real size. Therefore, COMBIMAX
displays a warning message.
“There isn’t any lens in the blocker”: This message appears when launching an automatic detection
process without any lens in the blocker.
“Wrong lens detection”: This message appears when the automatic detection system finds a lens not
corresponding to the selected lens type.
“Periphery NOT found”: This message appears when the lens contour is not homogeneous, has
broken parts or is not round. In those cases, the automatic detection system cannot recognise the lens
contour. Use manual mode.
“Focometer marks not correct”: This message appears in monofocal lenses, when marks do not
correspond to the any of marking sets programmed in the installation of the equipment. It happens
when the lens is marked manually.
“Focometer marks misaligned”: This message appears when there is a strong misalignment among
the three nails of the focometer. Check the marking assembly of your focometer.
“Multiple focometer marks are found”: This message appears in monofocal lenses, when more than
one group of marks is found. This normally happens when lens or centring area is dirty. Clean it and
check again.
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“Bifocal segment not found”: This message appears when, having bifocal lens type selected, it is not
possible to find the segment. It may happen that segment is partial or totally over screen’s horizontal
line that limits the segment position. It can also happen in cases of low power segments (less than 1
Dp) or dark coloured lenses.
“Lens type not recognised”: This message appears when the marking is detected but does not
coincide with any of the patterns stored in memory. This will normally happen in progressive lenses of
a new manufacturer. Contact the Technical Service assigned to your area to include the new type in
memory.
“Near spot not found”: This message appears when the near spot of a progressive lens is cleared or
too light.
“Lens axis not found”: This message appears when the axis of a progressive lens is cleared of to
light. It can also appear in progressive lenses, when the line of the axis has very short lines.
LISTING ERRORS
“Job reference already exists in memory”: The job in process has a reference that has been
previously stored with another job. Change job reference
“No pending jobs in memory”: This message appears when asking for the list of pending jobs,
having no job in memory.
“Memory RAM pack is full”: COMBIMAX job’s memory can store up to 150 lenses. This messages
appears when all the 150 positions are full of pending jobs.
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10. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum limits of measure of the tracer
Frames:
Round  100 mm
Squared 70 mm (side)
Patterns, lenses
and demo-lenses:
Round  65 mm
Squared 50 mm (side)
Display:
Graph screen in colour LCD TFT type 640x480
Icon driven interface "Windows" type
Dimensions:
Width:430mm Depth: 470mm Height: 370mm
Weight: 26 Kg
Electrical
characteristics:
Tension:
Power:
Colour:
220V / 50 Hz 110V /60 Hz
250 W
White and brown
INDUSTRIAS DE OPTICA S.A. reserves the rights to make technical
changes on the equipment or manual without previous warning.
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