NIDEK

AUTO REF/KERATOMETER

AR-600/ARK-700 SERIES
SERVICE MANUAL
(For adjustment)

MAR10*RDA004A/E
Total Page 52
2002.03

Table of Contents

1
2
3

Page
PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................................................................1-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................2-1
SUB TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................3-1
3.1 Can Not Perform the AR Measurement Normally....................................................3-1
3.2 Can Not Perform the KM Measurement Normally...................................................3-2

ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Optical Axis Adjustment of Phototransmitter /Photoreceptor ..................................4-1
4.2 Optical Axis Adjustment of Chart ............................................................................4-3
4.3 Three-Point Relation among SPD, Mask and LED ..................................................4-6
4.3.1 Check of three-point relation among SPD, mask and LED.............................4-6
4.3.2 Perpendicular adjustment of SPD and mask photoreceptors ...........................4-8
4.3.3 Tilt adjustment of LED lights and mask photoreceptor...................................4-9
4.3.4 LED adjustment in the middle .......................................................................4-10
4.3.5 Check after adjustment of three-point relation
among SPD, mask and LED..........................................................................4-11
4.4 Position Adjustment of Reticle and LED lights......................................................4-12
4.5 CYL Value Adjustment ..........................................................................................4-12
4.5.1 When the height of the side-by-side waveform is different...........................4-13
4.5.2 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/ photoreceptor system
in horizontal direction ...................................................................................4-14
4.5.3 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/ photoreceptor system
in vertical direction........................................................................................4-16
4.5.4 Check after waveform adjustment .................................................................4-17
4.6 Measurable Range Adjustment ...............................................................................4-18
4.7 SPH Value Calibration............................................................................................4-18
4.8 AR AXIS Adjustment .............................................................................................4-20
4.9 Microcoria Check....................................................................................................4-20
4.10 IOL Check.............................................................................................................4-21
4.11 Chart Calibration...................................................................................................4-21
4.12 Internal Reflection Check .....................................................................................4-22
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4.13 KM Optical Axis Adjustment ...............................................................................4-23

4.14 KM Calibration .....................................................................................................4-29
4.15 KM AXIS Check and Correction..........................................................................4-30
4.16 Tilt Adjustment of Chart.......................................................................................4-31
4.17 PD Adjustment......................................................................................................4-31
4.18 Auto-Tracking Adjustment ...................................................................................4-33
4.19 Auto-Shot Adjustment ..........................................................................................4-34
4.20 Chart Calibration/CYL Lens Adjustment .............................................................4-35

REFERENCE ................................................................................................................5-1
5.1 DIP Switch Function Table.......................................................................................5-1
5.2 Error Code Table.......................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Switch Operation at Power ON.................................................................................5-3

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PRECAUTIONS

This manual describes the adjustment method of the NIDEK AR-600/ARK-700 series.
This manual is intended for references of engineer training and adjustment by trained
personnel.
Only qualified personnel who received the necessary training should perform repair and
adjustment of the system.
Others must not make the adjustment. Otherwise, an accident or a failure may result.
If a malfunction occurs, turn the system off after checking the symptom.
Be careful not to drop the metallic parts such as a removed screw and parts into the system.
If the screw with a threadlocker is loosened, apply a threadlocker again before tightening
the screw.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn the system on.

Does the
initialization start without the Err at
the startup?
(The Err appears at the AR or KM
measurement, or the measured value is
out of the standard.)

No

A board etc. may fall because of the

malfunction
other
than
the
adjustment.
Repair the system according to the
AR-600/ARK-700 series Service
Manual (No. MAR10RTZ001).

No

3.1 Can Not Perform the

Measurement Normally.

AR

No

3.2 Can Not Perform the

Measurement Normally.

KM

No

Perform the auto-tracking adjustment.

(See 4.18.)

Yes

Perform the AR measurement with a

model eye and a human eye.
Can the AR measurement be
performed normally?
Yes

Perform the KM measurement with a

KM steel ball.
Can the KM measurement be
performed normally?
Yes

Measure the model eye while the autotracking function is on.

Does the auto-tracking function work
normally?

Yes

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Measure the model eye while the autoshot function is on.

Does the auto-shot function work
normally?

No

Adjust the auto-shot function.

(See 4.19.)

No

Perform the chart calibration.

(See 4.11.)
(As for the AR-660A/ARK-760A, see
4.20.)

No

Perform the PD adjustment.

(See 4.17.)

Yes

Does the chart work normally at the

AR or KM measurement? (Pressing
the start button brings the chart into
focus.
Then the view is fogged
automatically.)
Yes

Measure a PD.
Is the measured PD within the
standard?

SUB TROUBLESHOOTING

3.1 Can Not Perform the AR Measurement Normally.

Measure the model eye.
Can the measure be performed even if
the measured value is out of the
standard?
Yes

Check and perform the adjustment in

the following order.
4.3 Three-Point Relation among
SPD, Mask and LED
(* When the three-point relation
is misaligned widely in the item
4.3, perform the adjustment in
the order of 4.1 4.2 4.3.)
4.5 CYL Value Adjustment
4.6 Measurable Range Adjustment
4.7 SPH Value Calibration
4.8 AR AXIS Adjustment
4.9 Microcoria Check
4.10 IOL Check
4.11 Chart Calibration
4.12 Internal Reflection Check
4.18 Auto-Tracking Adjustment
4.19 Auto-Shot Adjustment

No

The SPH value is out of the standard.

Perform the SPH calibration.
(See 4.7.)
The CYL value is out of the standard.
Check and repair the system in the
following order.
4.5 CYL Value Adjustment
4.6 Measurable Range Adjustment
4.7 SPH Value Calibration
4.8 AR AXIS Adjustment
4.9 Microcoria Check
4.10 IOL Check
4.11 Chart Calibration
4.12 Internal Reflection Check
4.18 Auto-Tracking Adjustment
4.19 Auto-Shot Adjustment

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3.2 Can Not Perform the KM Measurement Normally.

Can the KM
performed?

measurement

be

No

The KM optical axis is misaligned.

Check and adjust it in the following
order.
4.13 KM Optical Axis Adjustment
4.14 KM Calibration
4.15 KM Axis Check and Correction

Yes

The KM measurement can be

performed, but the measured value is
out of the standard.
Perform the KM calibration.
(See 4.14.)

ADJUSTMENT

4.1 Optical Axis Adjustment of Phototransmitter

/Photoreceptor
[Optical axis check of phototransmitter/photoreceptor]
1. Attach a lamp in front of the SPD holder to illuminate the photoreceptor.
2. Put a piece of white paper in front of the LED.
3. Attach the optical axis adjustment jig (ARMJ-7).
4. Turn the SPD holder to make the photoreceptor horizontal.
Optical

axis

adjustment jig
A piece of
white paper

SPD holder
Lamp

5. If the positions of the photoreceptor and

aperture are not as the right figure shows,
perform the [Optical axis adjustment of
phototransmitter/photoreceptor].

Aperture

Photoreceptor

[Optical axis adjustment of phototoransmitter/phototreceptor]

First, align the photoreceptor height.
1. Turn the holder of G13 to align the photoreceptor height at 12D with the aperture.
* See Figure on page 4-3 for the 12D position.
Aperture

Holder of G13

Photoreceptor

Holder of G8+G9+G10

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2. Turn the holder of G8+G9+G10 to align
the photoreceptor height at +12D with the
aperture center.

3. Repeat Step 1 and 2 to align the

photoreceptor height with the aperture
center.
[Adjustment of photoreceptor in horizontal direction]
1. Turn the SPD holder 90 to make the photoreceptor vertical.
2. Move G13 to make a horizontal alignment
of the photoreceptor at +12D and 12D
with the aperture.
* Turn G13 at 12D and move parallel at
+12D.

At +12D

Aperture

At 12D

3. Repeat Step 2 until the photoreceptor is

horizontally aligned with the aperture
center.
[Important]
1. Tighten the set screws (n=3) on the top of G13 holder
evenly, paying attention to the displacement in the
horizonal direction.
2. If there is a displacement in the vertical direction,
make an adjustment by turning G13 holder again.
3. G13 is not out of the holder.
4. Turn the SPD holder and make sure that
the photoreceptor is always at the aperture
center.

Photoreceptor

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4.2 Optical Axis Adjustment of Chart

[Optical axis check of chart]
1. Attach the illumination jig in front of the SPD holder to illuminate the photoreceptor.
2. Put a piece of white paper in front of the measuring LED.
3. Attach the optical axis adjustment jig (ARMJ-7).
4. Set the DIP switch No.4 to the ON position and turn the system on.
5. Press
(IOL button).
6. Look into G8+G9+G10 through the 12D magnifier and move the sensor carry until the
chart is focused.
<Reference>
Where both the chart and aperture of the sensor carry are focused, looking into G8+9+10
with the naked eye.
0D position
Where both the chart and aperture of the sensor carry are focused, looking into G8+9+10
with the +012D magnifier.
12D position
Where both the chart and aperture of the sensor carry are focused, looking into G8+9+10
with the 12D magnifier.
+12D position

G6+G7

Sensor carry
G8+G9+G10
3130 (chart)

12D

0D

+12D

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When adjusting the optical axis of the chart, adjust the chart in vertical direction.
[Adjustment of chart in vertical direction]
1. Turn the holder of G6+G7 to align the chart height at +12D and 12D with the aperture
center.
* Check at 0D posiiton, as well.
Aperture

Chart

G6 + G7

G6+G7

Adjust the chart in horizontal direction.

[Adjustment of chart in horizontal direction]
1. Move G6 + G7 parallel as the right figure
shows to align the chart at 12D with the
aperture center.

Chart

2. Turn G6 + G7 as the right figure shows to

align the chart at +12D with the aperture
center.

Repeat Step 1 and 2 until the chart is horizontally aligned with the aperture center.

Aperture

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[Important]
1. When G6 + G7 is fixed with set screws, there may be a displacement in both vertical and
horizontal directions.
In such a case, tighten the screws paying attention to the horizontal direction and turn the
holder again if there is a displacement in the vertical direction.
2. The screws (n=3) retaining G6 + G7 shall be tightened evenly.
3. The prism of G6 + G7 is not out of the front of the holder.
3. Move the entire chart unit until the balloon center is placed within 1/4 of the aperture.

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4.3 Three-Point Relation among SPD, Mask and LED

4.3.1 Check of three-point relation among SPD, mask and LED
1. Remove the shield plate.
* The right figure shows ARK-700 series.
In the AR-600 series, the shield plate is
removed in the same manner.
2. Remove the LED base L.
* The right figure shows ARK-700 series.
In the AR-600 series, the LED base L is
removed in the same manner.

LED base L

Shield plate

3. Attach the optical axis adjustment jig

(ARMJ-7) on the measuring unit with
PC414.
* Remove the cable cramp.
* Attach the jig so as not to crush the cable.
* Adjust the length of the arm by pushing or
pulling the arm so that two magnifiers and
the mire (measuring window) will be placed
in a straight line.
* The front one is a magnifier of the + power.

Optical axis adjustment jig

4. Remove EA15 (chart LED) on 3130

(chart).
* The SPD photoreceptor cannot be seen
unless the chart LED is turned off.
* The chart LED is used for illuminating the
SPD photoreceptor.
* If the SPD photoreceptor is illuminated by a
pen light, etc., you may disconnect J17 on
the PC6 board to turn off the chart LED.
5. Set the chart LED removed in the previous
step in front of the SPD photoreceptor with
a tape, etc.
* Illuminating the SPD photoreceptor allows
you to see an element easily.
* If it is hard to see with the chart LED, use a
pen light, etc.

Mire

Chart LED

Chart LED

SPD photoreceptor

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In Step 6 and 7, make sure that the SPD and mask
photoreceptors are perpendicular as the right
figure shows.

Mask photoreceptor

SPD photoreceptor

6. Set the sensor plate on 5047 (SPD unit) at

the 0 position (top).
* The mask photoreceptor can be seen by
looking into G6 + G7 with the naked eye.

90
180

Turn the SPD unit in the direction of the arrow.

7. Move 5035 (sensor carry) to the + side to

bring the SPD photoreceptor into focus.
* Look into G6 + G7 with the naked eye and
make sure that the SPD and mask
photoreceptors are perpendicular.

Sensor carry

side

+ side

Look into 1651 (G6+G7) with naked eye.

When the SPD and mask photoreceptors are not perpendicular, perform 4.3.2 Perpendicular
adjustment of SPD and mask photoreceptors.

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4.3.2 Perpendicular adjustment of SPD and mask photoreceptors

1. Loosen HH34 (n=2) retaining 5041 (timing pulley).
* The SPD unit and mask unit turn seperately.
2. Set the shutter on 5047 (SPD unit) at the 0 position (top).
Mask unit

3. Turn the mask unit so that the SPD and

mask photoreceptor will be perpendicular.
4. Tighten HH34 (n=2) retaining 5041
(timing pulley).

HH34 (n=2) retaining timing pulley

When the SPD and mask photoreceptors become to be perpendicular, attach the LED adjustment
jig (RKDJ-1) to make sure that the LED lights are parallel to the mask photoreceptor.
HH35B

LED adjustment jig (RKDJ-1)

SB3IB

LED lights are parallel to mask photoreceptor.

* If the LED adjustment jig (RKDJ-1) is not

available, it may use the optical axis adjustment
jig (ARMJ-7).
When the LED lights are not parallel to the mask photoreceptor, perform 4.3.3 Tilt adjustment
of LED lights and mask photoreceptor.

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4.3.3 Tilt adjustment of LED lights and mask photoreceptor

1. Set the DIP switch No.4 and No.5 on the
PC1 board to the ON position.
2. Turn the power switch on and press
(IOL button).
Press the START button on the joystick to
place the system in Test mode 1.
3. Put a piece of white paper between 5035
(sensor carry) and 5043 (relay lens).
* The paper must be tilted so that reflected
light will come into the mask unit.
* The white paper makes it easy to see the
mask photoreceptor.
* This adjustment can be made by attaching
EA15 (chart LED lamp) on 5043 (relay
lens).

Put a piece of white paper.

HH34(n=2) retaining LED

4. Draw out the + power magnifier of the

optical axis adjustment jig (ARMJ-7)
about 10 cm and look into G8+G9+G10.
Check the position of the LED lights and
mask photoreceptor.
* The position to be seen differs from the
indivisual eyesight.
5. Loosen HH34 (n=2) which hold 3110
(LED).
* It makes SPD and LED turn seperately and
only LED lights turns.
6. Look into G8+G9+G10 with the + power
magnifier of the optical axis adjustment jig
(ARMJ-7) and turn 3110 until the LED
lights are parallel to the mask
photoreceptor.

Mask photoreceptor
LED light

LED lights are not parallel to mask photoreceptor.

7. Tigten HH34 (n=2) retaining 3110 (LED).

LED lights are parallel to mask photoreceptor.

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When the LED lights has become to be parallel to
the mask photoreceptor, make sure that the LED
lights are positioned in the middle of the mask
photoreceptor as the right figure shows.
If not, perform 4.3.4 LED adjustment in the
middle.

LED lights are in the middle of mask photoreceptor.

4.3.4 LED adjustment in the middle

1. Loosen PC38 (n=2) retaining 5065 (mask
unit).
2. Set the sensor plate on 5047 (SPD unit) to
the 90 position (left side).

3. Look into G8+G9+G10 with the + power

magnifier of the optical axis adjustment jig
(ARMJ-7) and move 5065 (mask unit) to
the right or left side so that the LED lights
will be positioned in the middle of the
mask photoreceptor.
* Then, be sure not to fail the parallel
adjustment of the LED lights by turning the
mask unit.
4. Turn 5047 (SPD unit) from 0 to 180 and
make sure that the LED lights are always
positioned in the middle of the mask
photoreceptor.

Screw retaining mask unit

LED light

Mask photoreceptor

LED lights are out of the middle of mask photoreceptor.

5. Tighten PC38 (n=2) retaining 5065 (mask

unit).
LED lights are in the middle of mask photoreceptor.

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After 4.3.2 Perpendicular adjustment of SPD and mask photoreceptors, 4.3.3 Tilt adjustment
of LED lights and mask photoreceptor and 4.3.4 LED adjustment in the middle, perform
4.3.5 Check after adjustment of three-point relation among SPD, mask and LED.

4.3.5 Check after adjustment of three-point relation among

SPD, mask and LED
1. Turn 5047 (SPD unit) from 0 to 180 and make sure that the following conditions are
met at all times.
When all conditions are met, the relation among SPD, mask and LED is normal.
The SPD and mask photoreceptors are
LED light
Mask
perpedicular.
photoreceptor
LED lights are parallel to the mask
photoreceptor.
LED lights are positioned in the middle of
SPD unit is 0 or 180.
the mask photoreceptor.
If only the one of conditions is not met,
perform the adjustment from 4.3.1 to 4.3.4
again.
2. Make sure that the following three
requirements are met.
5047 (SPD unit) is at the 0 position (top).
Operation amplifier of 5065 (mask unit) is
top.
Set screw (TG23) of 3110 (LED) is top.
3. Loosen PC38 (shaft mounting screw)
(n=2) to move the shaft up and down and
then adjust the tension of the belt.
* Make this adjustment when 5065 (mask
unit) is moved.
Moving 5065 (mask unit) changes the
tension of the belt.
* The belt shall be sagged by 3 - 5 mm when
pressed with 50 - 150g.
* Adjust the tension with 5047 (SPD unit) at
the 180 position.

SPD unit is 90.

Operation amplifier is top.

Belt
Shaft mounting screw

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4.4 Position Adjustment of Reticle and LED Lights

Since the front cover is removed, the surroundings may be too bright. It saturates the TV
screen and makes the reticle unclear. Make this adjustment in dark surroundings.
1. Set the DIP switch No.4 to the ON position to place the system in the adjustment mode
and establish MODE 10-0.
2. Loosen SB430 and turn the holder to adjust the height so that two LED lights will
come to the center (cross) of the monitor.
Tighten or loosen HH46 to adjust the horizontal direction.

4.5 CYL Value Adjustment

Oscilloscope is required for the CYL waveform check.
4 as the preparation.

Before this check, perform Step 1 to

1. Attach the non-cemented model eye (RKDJ-1 0900) onto the chin rest.
2. Cover the LED for the PD measurement
on the base.
3. Set an oscilloscope as follows.
CH1 probe: TP5(SPD CHB) on PC1
CH2 probe: TP6(SPD CHA) on PC1
CH1 alligator forceps: ANALOG GND on PC1
TIME:0.5msec/DIV VOLTS:2V/DIV AC
4. Darken the room.
* If external light gets in the system, correct
waveform cannot be observed.

Cover LED for PD measurement with a

paper, etc.

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Attach the probe to the test pin and make sure that
the height of the side-by-side waveform is same.
If the height is different, perform 4.5.1 When the
height of the side-by-side waveform is different.

CH1

CH2

4.5.1 When the height of the side-by-side waveform is different

1. Set the DIP switch No.4 and No.5 to the
ON position and press
(IOL button).

DIP switch on PC1 board

2. Align the system with the 10D model eye

and move 5035 (sensor carry).
3. Press the START button on the joystick
twice to establish Test mode 2.
4. Set 5047 (SPD unit) to the 90 position (left
side).

5. Adjust VR3 or 4 on the PC6 board so that

the side-by-side waveform will become the
same height on the oscilloscope display
signal.
* Adjustment of the difference between LED
illuminations.
* With both VR3 and VR4 fully turned
counterclockwise, adjust the light quantity
to the low one.

VR3 and 4 on PC6 board

CH1

CH2

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When the height of the side-by-side waveform becomes to be same, align the system with 10D
model eye and make sure that the waveform is equal in amplitude. If not, perform 4.5.2
Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/photoreceptor system in horizontal direction.

4.5.2 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/

photoreceptor system in horizontal direction
1. Align the system with the 10D model eye and move 5035 (sensor carry).
2. Set 5047 (SPD unit) to the 90 position.
3. Loosen PC48 (n=2) retaining the holder of 1589 (mirror B).
* Too much looseness will move the holder widely and it will make the adjustment hard
because of deformed waveforms.
If the screw is too loose, tighten until it contacts.
4. Turn the holder of 1589 (mirror B) until the waveforms between CH1 and CH2 become
equal in amplitude.
* It is hard to adjust the waveform height by turning the holder with a finger.
Put a flatblade screwdriver on the holder to be turned and turn the holder by hammering the
handle for fine adjutment.

Holder of 1589 (mirror B)

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5. Adjust the position of 1589 (mirror B) by loosening the HH screw retaining 1589
(mirror B) until the waveforms between CH1 and CH2 become equal in amplitude
when 5047 (SPD unit) is set to the 0 and 180 positions.
* Optical axis adjustment of the phototransmitter/photoreceptor in the horizontal direction.
* For the waveforms as shown in the figures below, turn 1589 in the direction of the arrow.
* It is hard to adjust the waveform height by turning the holder with a finger.
Put a flatblade screwdriver on the holder to be turned and turn the holder by hammering the
handle for fine-adjutment.

180

CH1

Low

High

CH2

CH1

High

CH2

Low

Hold this screw lightly and turn the mirror

by loosening the other two screws.

1589

1589

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After 4.5.2 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/photoreceptor system in horizontal
direction, align the system with +10D model eye and make sure that the waveforms become
equal in amplitude. If not, perform 4.5.3 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/
photoreceptor system in vertical direction.

4.5.3 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/

photoreceptor system in vertical direction
1. Align the system with the +10D model eye and move 5035 (sensor carry).
2. Set 5047 (SPD unit) to the 90 position.
3. Loosen PC48 (AR-600 series) or PC315 (ARK-700 series) retaining the holder of
GA10 (G8+G9+G10).
* Too much looseness will move the holder widely and it will make the adjustment hard
because of deformed waveforms.
If the screw is too loose, tighten until it contacts.
4. Turn the holder of GA10 (G8+G9+G10) until the waveforms between CH1 and CH2
become equal in amplitude.
* Optical axis fine-adjustment of the
phototransmitter/photoreceptor
in
the
vertical direction.
* If the similar figure on the right is obtained,
CH1
High
move the holder counterclockwise.
* It is hard to adjust the waveform height by
turning the holder with a finger.
CH2
Low
Put a flatblade screwdriver on the holder to
be turned and turn the holder by hammering
the handle for fine adjutment.

GA10 (G8+G9+G10)
[AR-600 series]

GA10 (G8+G9+G10)
[ARK-700 series]

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5. Adjust the position of 5043 (relay lens) by
moving to the right or left until the
waveforms between CH1 and CH2 become
equal in amplitude when 5047 (SPD unit)
is set to 0 and 180 positions.
* Never turn 5043 (relay lens).
It will destroy the waveforms.

5043 (relay lens)

6. Repeat 4.5.2 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter/photoreceptor system in

horizontal direction and/or 4.5.3 Optical axis adjustment of phototransmitter
/photoreceptor system in vertical direction at 10D and +10D for the adjustment of
waveforms so that the waveform height of CH1 and CH2 will not change when the
sensor carry is moved from the + end to the end.
After the CYL value adjustment (4.5.1 to 4.5.3), attach the non-cemented model eye (RKDJ1 0900) to the chin rest and make sure that the CYL value is within the stadard in the table
below.

4.5.4 Check after waveform adjustment

1. Set the DIP switch No.4 on the PC1 board to the OFF position and measure the model
eye in each value.
Make sure that the CYL measured values are smaller than the standard values.
Make an adjustment so that the CYL value will reach the target value which is 1/2 of the
standard value.
<CYL standard values>
Model eye value
CYL value

+22D
0.40D

+20D
0.27D

+15D
0.15D

+10D
0.12D

+5D
0.10D

0D
0.10D

5D
0.10D

10D
0.12D

15D
0.15D

18D
0.23D

Make sure that three points of SPD, mask, and LED are not displaced.
After the CYL adjustment, the three points may be displaced. Be sure to check the positions.
After readjusting the three points, make sure that the CYL adjusment is correctly made.
The adjustment of opitcal axis is not completed unless 4.3 Three-Point Relation among SPD,
Mask and LED and 4.5 CYL Value Adjustment are correctly performed.

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4.6 Measurable Range Adjustment

Make sure that the measurable range in the AR-600 series (flasher for alignment) and the
ARK-700 series (mire) is horizontally and vertically even when the system is aligned with the
0D model eye. The following conditions must be met.
[AR-600 series]
Make sure that an error does not occur when the flasher for alignment is in the reticle.
[ARK-700 series]
Make sure that an error does not occur when the mire center for alignment is in the reticle.
If the measurable range is not even, readjust the position of the reticle and LED lights.
(See 4.4 Position Adjustment of Reticle and LED lights.)

4.7 SPH Value Calibration

Measure the non-cemented model eye (RKDJ-1 0900). Check whether each SPH values has
linearity or not and adjust them according to the following procedures.
1. Align the system with the 0D model eye and press the START button to start the
measurement.
2. Adjust VR2 (S.ZERO) on PC6 with an insulation screwdriver until the measured value
on the monitor becomes the same as the calibration value of the model eye.
VR2
Clockwise
Shift to direction.
Counterclockwise
Shift to + direction
[Linearity of SPH value]
1. Loosen the set screw retaining TV camera.
2. Measure the model eye of 10D and
compare the measured value with the
calibration value.

Turn the camera lens from

here with tweezers, etc.

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3. When the measured values are shown in valley shape as the figure below, turn the
camera lens clockwise to make the line straight.
Measured value
+10

10

Measured value
+10

+10
Calibration value
model eye

10

+10
Calibration value
model eye

10

10

4. When the measured values are shown in crest shape, turn the camera lens
counterclockwise.
5. Adjust VR1 (S.GAIN) on PC6 to match the measured values of 10D with the
calibration values.
VR1 Clockwise
Increasing GAIN
Counterclockwise Decreasing GAIN

Measured value

After adjustment
10
Before
adjustment

10

+10
Model eye
calibration value
10

Repeat the adjustment of the TV camera lens

and VR1 until the value reaches the target
which is 1/2 of the test standard tolerance.
[Test standard]
Model eye
Tolerance

0D
0.10D

5 D
0.10D

10 D
0.12D

15 D
0.20D

-18 D
0.30D

+20 D
0.40D

+22 D
0.50D

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4.8 AR AXIS Adjustment

Measure the AR AXIS with the AR AXIS model eye (32545-1051) to make sure that this axis
is within 2.
1. Align the system with the model eye.
2. Press the START button to start the
measurement.
3. Loosen the set screw retaining M328 (S.W.
plate) and adjust the mounting position
until the AXIS indications shows 90. If
the axis value is large, move M328 to the
arrow direction.
Attach M328 so that the clearance to M482
will be 0.5 - 2.0 mm.
4. Check at 0, 45, 90, and 135.
* Turn the power off and on each time.

M328

0.5 to 2.0 mm

M482 of
SPD unit

4.9 Microcoria Check

1.
2.
3.

4.

5.

Collect data using the cylinder model eye with aperture (32177-1600).
Attach the cylinder model eye with aperture (32177-1600) onto the chin rest
* Measurement must be done in IOL OFF.
Set the AXIS 180 by turning the holder of the model eye of the aperture size 3 mm in
diameter.
With the aperture size 3 mm in diameter, align the external circle of the reticle with the
external diameter and make ten measurements for obtaining the typical value.
3 mm diameter typical value
With the aperture size 7 mm in diameter in a state that alignment is performed, make
ten measurements for obtaining the typical value.
7 mm diameter typical value
Figure out the value of (3 mm diameter typical value) (7 mm diameter typical value).
Standard
SPH 0.05 to +0.18D (Difference)
CYL 0.12D (Difference)

[Microcoria model eye]

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4.10 IOL Check

Check that the measurement can be performed in the IOL mode.
1. Attach the non-cemented model eye (RKDJ-1 0900).
2. Press

(IOL button).

3. Align the system with the +10D model eye and go out of focus in the pushing direction
and make sure that an error does not occur when two spots are measured in each
direction.

Position to be
measured

[ARK-700 series]

[AR-600 series]

4.11 Chart Calibration

1. Adjust the visibility of the dioptric tester.
2. Attach the chart calibration jig (ARMJ-6)
and turn its rotor plate to align with the
model eye for alignment.
3. Set the DIP switch No. 4 on PC 1 to the ON
position.
4. Press the START button to place the
system in MODE 12-0.
5. Move the main body forward and
backward to align with the model eye.
6. Set the rotor plate of the jig at the hole
with no object. (0D position adjustment).
7. Look into the dioptric tester to bring the
chart in focus.
AR-600 series
ARK-700 series

(Changing button)

(IOL button)

(UP button) (DOWN button)

Ref.)
1. Pressing (UP button) increases the value. * For AR-600,
(Changing button)
2. Pressing (DOWN button) decreases the value. * For ARK-700,
(IOL button)
* Bring the chart in focus, adjusting from the + side.

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8. Press the START button to establish MODE 12-1 and set +0012.
* The button operation is the same as in MODE 12-0.
9. Press the START button to establish MODE 12-2.
10. Turn the rotor plate of the jig to align with the 12D lens (12D position adjustment).
Press
(Print button) to bring the chart in focus.
* The button operation is the same as in MODE 12-0.
* The value when focus is achieved must be between 12.20 - 11.80.
If not, establish MODE 12-1 again and fine-adjust the value.
* Increase the value if the absolute value is small and decrease the value if large.
11. Remove the chart calibration jig.

4.12 Internal Reflection Check

1. Set the DIP switch No.4 and No.5 to the ON position.
2. Press

(IOL button) to establish the MODE 1.

3. Reflect the LED lights on the matte part and move the main body forward and
backward to bring the LED lights into focus.
4. Turn the power switch off. Turn the power switch on while holding
button) to obtain internal reflection data of 1) and 2) below.

(Print

1) Move the main body 3 mm to the operator side from the position where focus is achieved.
2) Move the main body 3 mm to the patient side from the position where focus is achieved.
5. Make sure that the value difference of the sensor position between 0 and 90, 45 and
135 is within 250.
e.g.) +0210

+0200 0050 +0060

Difference 260 is failure.

Difference 140 is good.

* Pay attention to the sign.

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4.13 KM Optical Axis Adjustment

This adjustment must be made to the ARK-700 series only.
Place the system KM measurement mode and measure the model eye (steel ball) (R5.00,
R5.95, R7.94, R9.13 and R10.00 mm). Check that this result is within the standard below.
Unit: mm

Model eye
Tolerance
Difference between R1 and R2

R5.00
0.02
0.04

R5.95
0.02
0.04

R7.94
0.02
0.04

R9.13
0.02
0.04

If the measured value is out of the standard, the KM optical axis is misaligned.
optical axis according to the following procedure.

R10.00
0.02
0.04

Adjust the

[Visual check of KM optical axis adjustment]

1. Remove the CCD unit.
2. Turn the power switch on and set the DIP switch No.4 to the ON position and then
press (R/K button) to place the system in the KM mode.
3. Attach the KM optical axis adjustment jig
as shown in the right figure.

Connect pin 5 and

pin 6 of J10 on PC1

4. Adjust the position of the jig so that the

four reference holes of the jig will be at
right angle and concentrically positioned
to the reticle.

Reference hole of jig

5. Reduce the VR of the contrast on the TV

monitor.
6. Disconnect the interface cable and connect
the cables of the jig lamp to Pin 5 and Pin
Point of IOL
6 of J10 on the PC1.
7. Fit the KM optical axis adjustment eyepiece jig to the hole on the rear plate and hold it
with hand.
* Keep the flange in contact with the rear panel (See the figure on next page.).

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8. Insert a hexagonal wrench (1.5 mm) into
HH34 retaining M617 (pulley) and fix
M625 (mirror holder) at the upper limit.

9. Adjust the mirror and holder shown in the

figure below so that the four luminous
spots will match with the reticle of the
eyepiece jig.

Lift the mirror.

Move this mirror for adjustment

in horizontal direction.

Turn this holder for

adjustment in vertical
direction.

Eyepiece jig

10. Loosen the screws on the half mirror and mirror temporarily as shown in the figure
below and fit the eyepiece jig for the CCD holder on the X side and adjust the
horizontal direction by turning the half mirror.
* Luminous spot may be doubly seen, but adjust the left one.
* Slide the jig and adjust the position of the luminous spot at both front and back. Pay
special attention to the back side.
* Adjustment by loosening or tightening the set screw is not made on the X side.
Half mirror
Mirror

Eyepiece jig for

CCD holder
X side
Y side

Holder

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11. Fit the eyepiece jig for the CCD holder to the Y side and adjust the horizontal direction
by turning the mirror so that the four luminous spots will match with the reticle of the
eyepiece jig.
12. Disconnect the cables of the lamp jig and plug the interface cable into the original
position.
13. Brighten the contrast on the monitor and make sure that the four reference holes of the
jig are misaligned from the reticle. If so, readjust the optical axis.
14. Turn the power switch off and remove the jig.
The coarse adjustment is completed. According to KM optical adjustment by signal check,
perform the fine adjustment.
[KM optical adjustment by signal check]
Connect an oscilloscope and turn the power switch on.
CH1
CH2
CH3
GND

PC1 on TP14(X-CCD)
PC1 on TP15(Y-CCD)
PC1 on J107-A2pin(TRIG)
GND

TIME 0.5msec/DIV
VOLTS 1V/DIV DC
Set the DIP switch No. 4 to the ON position. Press (R/K button) to place the system in
the KM measurement mode.
Align the system with the steel balls of R5.00 and
R10.00 mm and press the START button.
Make sure that the waveform is within the
following conditions.
1) Crest values of four waveforms are almost
uniform.
2) Crest values of X CCD are 3V to 4V.
3) Crest values of Y CCD are 2.5V to 3.5V.
If these conditions are not met, perform the
optical axis adjustment according to the following
procedures.
1. Move the CCD so that it will be attached to the center of the holder.
2. Make the CCD surface parallel to the prism cylindrical surface for X side and Y side.
* Create clearance of 1.5 mm between the prism and holder.
* If waveforms are not outputted when checked with an oscilloscope, adjust the clearance of
the holder between the prism and holder within the range of 1.0 mm to 1.5 mm. Tighten
HH33 retaining M647 (cylinder prism holder).

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3. After making sure that the power is turned off, connect the X-CCD, Y-CCD, and flat
cable.
* The CCD may break down unless the power switch is turned off.
X-CCD
HH33

Flat cable
Y-CCD

4. Connect the oscilloscope and attach the model eye (steel ball) onto the chin rest.
5. Turn the power switch on.
6. Set the DIP switch No. 4 to the ON position. Press (R/K button) to place the
system in the KM measurement mode.
7. Align the system with the steel balls of R5.00 and R10.00 mm and press the START
button.
Make sure that the waveform is within the following conditions.
1) Crest values of four waveforms are almost uniform.
2) Crest values of X CCD are 3V to 4V.
3) Crest values of Y CCD are 2.5V to 3.5V.
If waveforms cannot be adjusted with VR5 VR8, adjust the tilt of the half mirror and/or
mirror.
* For coarse adjustment, adjust the CCD. For fine adjustment, adjust the HH screw.
Adjust the KM waveform with VR5 to 8 of 32906-BA22.

X
7 8 6 5

5
6
7

6 7 5 8

32906-BA22

* When it is difficult to adjust the KM waveform with VR, move the CCD.

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If the conditions are not met, adjust the rotation and tilt of the holder of the half mirror
and/or mirror.
Only when of fine adjustment, adjust the tilt with the HH screw.
a) Heighten the waveforms of X6 and X8.
X

7 8 6 5

Y
Y
6 7 5 8

Press HH.

b) Heighten the waveforms of X6 and X8.

Press HH.

7 8 6 5

Y
Y
6 7 5 8

c) Heighten the waveform of Y5

X

7 8 6 5

X
Turn the holder.

Y
Y
6 7 5 8

d) Heighten the waveform of Y7

X

7 8 6 5

X
Turn the holder.

Y
Y
6 7 5 8

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8. Check the KM measurable range.
If the measurable range is not even between the X side and Y side, follow the procedure
below for adjustment.
a. Move the reticle to the right

Y
Turn the holder counterclockwise
to move the reticle to the left.

b. Move the reticle down

Press HH.

Y
Press another HH to move the reticle up.

After adjustment, apply a threadlocker as

shown on the right figure.
# 3400

X side

Y side

Use the steel ball of R5.00 mm for

wavelength adjustment and the steel ball of
R10.00 mm for range adustment.
After that, check the waveform of 7.49 mm,
5.95 mm, and 9.13 mm.

Thread locker

SB screw HH screw

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4.14 KM Calibration
This adjustment must be made for the ARK-700 series.
Perform this calibration after cleaning the steel ball and measuring window.
KM AUTO CALIBRATION

CALIBRATION

X CCD Y CCD SUB

1. Pressing (DOWN button) will change

the display as shown on the right figure.

KM AUTO CALIBRATION

ADJUST AXIS

R.7.94MM STEEL BALL

2. Align the system correctly with the steel

ball of R7.94 mm and press the START
button to start the 10 measurements.
The display will change as the right figure
shows.

KM AUTO CALIBRATION

ADJUST AXIS

R.5.95MM STEEL BALL

3. Align the system correctly with the steel

ball of R5.95 mm and press the START
button to start the 10 measurements.
The display will change as the right figure
shows.

KM AUTO CALIBRATION

ADJUST AXIS

R.9.13MM STEEL BALL

4. Align the system correctly with the steel

ball of R9.13 mm and press the START
button to start the 10 measurements.
The display will change as the right figure
shows.
5. Make sure that the results are within tolerances.
Unit: mm

Model eye
Tolerance
Difference between R1 and R2

R5.00
0.02
0.04

R5.95
0.02
0.04

R7.94
0.02
0.04

R9.13
0.02
0.04

R10.00
0.02
0.04

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6. If the results are not within tolerance, perform auto-calibration again, paying attention
to the alignment.
If the results are not within tolerance even
KM AUTO CALIBRATION
after several auto-calibrations, readjust the
KM axis.
7. Measure each steel ball and make sure that
the results are within tolerance.
8. Check the measurable range with the steel
balls of 5.00 mm and 10.00 mm.

MEAS CONTINUE START

CHANGE/ENTER START
OFFSET AXIS=+00/+00

9. Make sure that the sagittal measurement is possible.

Make sure that the red LED light by pressing (DOWN button).
Each press of the button lights the red LED in turn.
LED will light at four spots.
Replace the LED if its illumination is abnormal.

Press the button four times and the

LED: Four spots as the

arrows show.

4.15 KM AXIS Check and Correction

Measure KM AXIS with an aspherical model eye (32171-0810) and make sure that the axis is
within 2.
This check and correction must be performed to the ARK-700 series only.
[Check]
1) Attach the aspehrical model eye onto the chin rest horizontally.
2) Measure the model eye at 0, 45, 90, and 135 and make sure that the results are within
2.
3) If not, perform [Correction] on the following page.

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[Correction]
1) Set the DIP switch No. 4 to the ON position.
2) Press (R/K button).
3) Press (DOWN button) twice. +00/+00 is shown.
4) Change the value with or (UP/DOWN button).
5) Press (R/K button) to place the system in the entry mode.
6) Set the DIP switch No. 4 to the OFF position.
7) Perform [Check] again.
Repeat [Check] and [Correction] until the results are within the standard value 2.

4.16 Tilt Adjustment of Chart

1. Turn the power on and look at the chart.
2. Make sure that the chart is not tilted.
See 4.2 Opitcal Axis Adjustment of Chart for details.

4.17 PD Adjustment
1. Attach the center PD check jig onto the
chin rest.
2. When the main body is fixed by the knob,
make sure that the center deviation is
within 2 mm (3 mm for test).
* For the AR-600A/AR-660A/ARK-700A/
ARK-760A, make this adjustment after
turning the power off and then on again.

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[AR-600A/AR-660A/ARK-700A/ARK-760A for Step 3 9]
3. Turn the power switch off.
4. Turn the power switch on while holding CYL (CYL Mode switch) and
switch).
5. Press

(Eyeprint

(Changing button).

6. Press the START button to establish MODE13-0.

7. Press

(Print button).

8. Press

(Setting switch).

9. Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) and

(Eyeprint switch) at the same time.

[PD calibration]
10. Press the START button to establish MODE 13.
11. Perform the 64 mm calibration with a scale of the jig.
12. Align the reticle with the reference line on the left of the scale and press
button).

(Print

13. Slide the body 64 mm to the right side to align the reticle with the scale and press
(Print button).
14. If 64 appears, the calibration is successful. If not, readjust with or (UP/
DOWN button) and check again.
15. Press

(Setting switch).

16. Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) and

(Eyeprint switch) at the same time.

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4.18 Auto-Tracking Adjustment

This adjustment must be made to the AR-600A/AR-660A/ARK-700A/ARK-760A.
1. Turn the power switch on while holding CYL (CYL Mode switch) and
(Eyeprint
switch).
2. Set the DIP switch No.6 to the ON position.
* OFF for AR series.
3. Attach the cemented model eye.
4. Establish TRC ADJUST MODE 30.
Press
(Auto-tracking button) to change the Axis indication on the display to 30.
5. Align the system with the 0D model eye and bring in focus and then press A (Autoshot button).
6. When the auto-tracking ON mark appears, press
(Setting switch) and then press
(CYL
Mode
switch)
and
(Eyeprint
switch)
at
the same time.
CYL
Mire ring

Alignment flasher

Align with the center of the

reticle and visually bring into
the best focus.

Reticle
ARK-700A

AR-600A

[Adjustment of minimum cornea reflection model eye]

7. Attach the tracking model eye.
Align the system with the model eye and adjust the light quantity of the LED in the
adjustment mode 34, 35 or 37 (AR-600A), and 34 or 35 (ARK-700A) so that the focus bars
will be all stably displayed.
8. After adjustment, perform Step 1 to 6 again.
[Adjustment avoiding tracking error during the AR measurement]
9. Make sure that a tracking error does not occur with the model eye +23D during the AR
measurement.
If an error occurs, adjust the gain of the CCD camera. Perform [Adjustment of minimum
cornea reflection model eye] again.

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4.19 Auto-Shot Adjustment

This adjustment must be made to AR-600A/AR-660A/ARK-700A/ARK-760A.
1. Press

(Auto-tracking button).

A appears on the display.)

2. Align the system with the cemented model eye (0D).

3. From the position where the body is placed toward you, bring the eye into focus
gradually.
Make sure that the measurement is started when one
focusing indicator is shown.

(Measurement)
Turn VR9 until the four focus indicators appear.
[AR-600A and AR-660A]
Do not turn VR9 to the right of one oclock position.
It may be turned if the voltage on each end of PC6 R22
and R23 is 1.1V or less.
[ARK-700A, ARK-760A]
Do not turn VR9 to the right of two oclock position.
It may be turned if the voltage on each end of PC6 R22
and R23 is 1.1V or less.

4. From the position where the body is placed backward, bring into focus gradually.
Make sure that one focusing indicator is shown at the
start of the measurement as above.

5. Perform the same procedure for the +23 model eye.

* Make sure that one or two focus indicators are not shown when the auto-shot is performed.

6. Make sure the number of the focusing indicators for the tracking model eye.

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4.20 Chart Calibration/CYL Lens Adjustment

This adjustment must be made to the AR-660A and ARK-760A only.
[1. Preparation]
1. Look into the eyepiece of the chart calibration check jig and adjust the visibility
looking at the white wall.
How to adjust the visibility of the dioptic tester
1) Draw out the power ring adjustable eyepiece of the dioptric tester to blur the view.
(*State that the power ring adjustable eyepiece is fully turned counterclockwise.)
2) Turn the eyepiece clockwise while looking into the dioptric tester and stop turning at the
position where the scale of the reticle is clearly shown.
* Correct adjustment cannot be made by turning counterclockwise due to the interference
of accommodation.
Persons with astigmatism must be corrected by wearing correct glasses for this
adjustment.
3) If the power ring adjustable eyepiece is turned too much, repeat Step 2) after turning the
adjustable eyepiece of the dioptric tester fully counterclockwise again to blur the view.
* In such a case, it is not allowed to bring into focus from that (or returned ) position. It
may cause a visibilty failure.
2. Attach the chart calibration check jig on the chin rest.

Chart calibration check jig

Chin rest

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3. Turn the power switch on while holding CYL (CYL Mode switch) and
switch).
The system is placed in the adjustment mode.
4. Press

(Eyeprint

(Changing button).

5. Press the button on the joystick to establish AXIS 12.

6. Set the chart calibration jig at the initial position (with model eye).
Initial position

0D (no lens)

12D

+12D

7. Bring the ring to the center by moving the joystick all around while checking on the TV
monitor.
Lock the main body with the locking knob.

Ring

MODE: 12-0

[2. Calibration adjustment of 0D]

1. Set the chart calibration jig at the 0D (no lens) position.
2. Make sure that the TV monitor shows MODE: 12-0.
If not, press the button on the joystick to change the display indication.
3. Hold
(Changing button) until the chart goes out of focus, looking into the dioptric
tester of the jig.
(The SPH value indication increases.)

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4. Watch the yellow part of the balloon chart, looking into the dioptric tester of the jig.
Hold (R/K button) until the balloon
Balloon chart
chart comes into focus.
(The SPH value indication decreases.)
When the balloon is in focus, black dots are
shown on the balloon chart.
SPH value + direction Press
SPH value direction Press

or

or

.
Yellow

5. Press the button on the joystick twice to establish MODE:12-2.

6. Set the chart calibration jig at 0D.
Bring the balloon chart into focus by pressing
while looking into the dioptric tester of the jig.
Check the shift on the SPH value indication.

(Changing button) or (R/K button)

7. Set the chart calibration jig at +12D.

Press

(Print button) to set +12D.

Bring the balloon chart into focus by pressing

while looking into the dioptric tester of the jig.
Check the shift on the SPH value indication.

(Changing button) or (R/K button)

8. Set the chart calibration jig at 12D.

Press

(Print button) to set 12D.

Bring the balloon chart into focus by pressing

while looking into the dioptric tester of the jig.
Check the shift on the SPH value indication.

(Changing button) or (R/K button)

9. Make sure that the values checked in Step 6 - 8 (0D, +12D, 12D) are within spec.
Within spec Step 13
Diopter
Spec
Out of spec Step 10
0D

+12D
12D

0.10
0.20
+0.25
0.20

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10. Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) to establish MODE: 12-0
Set the calibration jig at 0D (no lens).
Press

(Print button) to set 0D.

Bring the balloon chart into focus by pressing

while looking into the dioptric tester of the jig.

(Changing button) or (R/K button)

11. Press the button on the joystick to establish MODE:12-1.

(Changing button) or (R/K button) to change the GAIN value (displayed at

Press
SPH).

e.g. of adjustment)
Diopter
SPH value (before change)
+12D
+11.80
12D
11.80

Increase the GAIN value from +0.12 to +0.18.

* The GAIN value is changed in 0.02 increments.
* Changing the GAIN value by 0.02 changes the SPH value by about 0.05.
Reference)
Changing the GAIN value changes the range of 12D - +12D SPH value.

12D

+12D

0D

The 0D position changes in Step 10.

12. Make sure that the values checked in Step 6 to 9 are within spec.
13. Press

(Setting switch).

Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) and

(Eyeprint switch) at the same time.

The adjusted values will be stored in memory.

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14. Press the Astigmatism Clock Dial Chart button to select the Astigmatism Clock Dial
chart.

Astigmatism Clock Dial Chart button

15. Make sure that the chart is not out of focus at 0D, +12D, and 12D.
Follow the procedure of the balloon chart (Procedure in Step 5 - 9).
[When the chart is out of focus]
1) Adjust the 0D position in MODE: 12-0.
2) Make sure both of the balloon chart and Astigmatism Clock Dial chart are not out of
focus at 0D, 12D, and 12D.
[3. Out-of-focus check in subjective mode]
1. Press the Astigmatism Clock Dial Chart button.
(The system is placed in the subjective mode.)
Press
(Changing button) twice. (The SPH value indication flashes.)
2. Set the chart calibration jig at 0D.
Turn the encoder to bring the Astigmatism
Clock Dial chart into focus while looking into
the dioptric tester.
When the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is in
focus, make sure that the SPH value
indications on the TV monitor shows 0.00.
If not, perform [2. Calibration adjustment of
0D] again.

Encoder

SPH value

3. Set the chart calibration jig at +12D.

Turn the encoder to bring the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart into focus while looking into the
dioptric tester.
When the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is in focus, make sure that the SPH value
indications on the TV monitor shows +12.00.
If not, perform [2. Calibration adjustment of 0D] again.
4. Set the chart calibration jig at 12D.
Turn the encoder to bring the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart into focus while looking into the
dioptric tester.
When the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is in focus, make sure that the SPH value
indications on the TV monitor shows 12.00.
If not, perform [2. Calibration adjustment of 0D] again.

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[4. Adjustment of CYL lens]
1. Adjust the visibility of the CYL lens adjustment jig.
2. Attach the CYL lens adjustment jig on the chin rest.

3. Press

(UP button) in the adjustment mode.

CYL:LENS will be seleted.

4 Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at the initial position (with model eye).
Initial position

0D (no lens)

5.5D

2.5D

5. Operate the joystick all around to bring into focus and center the ring while looking at
the display on the TV monitor.
Lock the main body with the locking knob.

Ring

MODE:12-0

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6. Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at 0D.
7. Make sure that the AXIS indication shows 60 on the TV monitor.
If not, press the joystick to set 60.
8. Bring the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart into focus by pressing
DOWN button) while looking into the dioptric tester.

or

(UP/

9. Press (Auto-shot button) to set the

CYL indication at 1. Make sure that the
Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is not out of
focus while looking into thedioptric tester.
Press (Auto-shot button) to set the
CYL indication at 2. Make sure that the
Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is not out of
focus while looking into thedioptric tester.
Press (Auto-shot button) to set the
CYL
AXIS
SPH
CYL indication at 3. Make sure that the
Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is not out of focus while looking into the dioptric tester.
Press (Auto-shot button) to set the CYL indication at 0.
Make sure that the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is not out of focus while looking into
the dioptric tester.
Adjust the SPH indication by pressing
or
(UP/DOWN button) so that the chart
will be focused at the four points of CYL 0 3 in Step 8 9.
10. Press the button on the joystick to set the AXIS indication at 61.
11. Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at 5.5D.
12. Look at + of the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart and make sure that focus is achieved in
all directions.
If not, adjust the SPH indication by pressing
or
(UP/DOWN button) to attain
focus in all directions.
13. Press the button on the joystick to set the AXIS indication at 60 to make sure that 0D
is not shifted. (Step 6 9)
14. Press

(Setting switch).

15. Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) and

(Eyeprint switch) at the same time.
adjusted values will be stored in memory.

The

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Follow the procedure below in the normal mode instead of the adjustment mode.
1. Press the Astigmatism Clock Dial Chart
button.
2. Press CYL (CYL Mode switch) to set the
CYL indication at +.

3. Turn the encoder to set the CYL indication at +0.25.

4. Press

SPH

CYL

AXIS

+ 0.00

+0.00

+ reading

(Changing button). (The AXIS indication flashes.)

5. Turn the encoder to set the AXIS indication at 90.

6. Press

(Changing button) twice. (The CYL indication flashes.)

7. Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at 0D.

Make sure that the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart is in focus while looking into the dioptric
tester.
8. Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at 2.5D.
9. Turn the encoder to bring the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart into focus while looking
into the dioptric tester.
Make sure that the CYL indication on the monitor shows +2.50 - +2.75.
If not, Perform [3. CYL lens adjustment] again.
10. Set the CYL lens adjustment jig at 5.5D.
11. Turn the encoder to bring the Astigmatism Clock Dial chart into focus while looking
into the dioptric tester.
Make sure that the CYL indication on the monitor shows +5.50.
If not, Perform [3. CYL lens adjustment] again.
After [4. CYL Values Adjustment], make sure that there is no error in [2. Calibration Adjustment
of 0D]. If there is, make a readjustment.

REFERENCE

5.1 DIP Switch Function Table

AR-600(A)/ARK-700(A) DIP SW Function Table
DIP SW function
SW No.
1
NOT USE
2
NOT USE

Function

OFF
Disable
Disable
No chart
option

RESERVE (Switching optional chart)

Adjustment mode (AR,KM,OTHER)

Normal mode

Light ON/OFF
Switch of sagittal specifications
model)
Switching printer
(Line printer/Serial printer)

Light ON

(KM

IN port (Enable/Disable)

No sagittal

ON
Disable
Disable
as

Chart as option
Adjustment
mode
Light OFF
Sagittal
specifications

Line printer

Serial printer

Enable (LM)

Disable
card)

(IC

AR-660A/ARK-760A DIP SW Function Table

DIP SW Function
SW No.
Function
1
NOT USE
2
NOT USE
3
Switching Home/Overseas chart

OFF
Disable
Disable
Home chart

Adjustment mode (AR,KM,OTHER)

Light ON/OFF
Switching Sagittal specifications
model)
Switching printer
(Line printer/Serial printer)

Normal mode
Light ON
(KM

IN port (Enable/Disable)

No sagittal
Line printer

Serial printer

Enable (LM)

Disable
(IC card)

ROTARY SW Function Table

ROTARY SW Function
No.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Design code
AR-10
AR-10A
AR-10B
NOT USE
NOT USE
RK-4
RK-4A
RK-4B
NOT USE
NOT USE

Model name
AR-600
AR-600A
AR-660A
NOT USE
NOT USE
ARK-700
ARK-700A
ARK-760A
NOT USE
NOT USE

The rotary switch determines the program function.

ON
Disable
Disable
Overseas chart
Adjustment
mode
Light OFF
Sagittal
specifications

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5.2 Error Code Table

Display
Erro
r
No code
Code
code
1
Err
Err
1
2
Err
Err
2
3
Err
Err
3
4
Err
Err
4
5
Err
Err
5
6
Err
Err
6

Error
Sensor error
Target error
Rotator error
Chart error
CL1 error
L2 error

Description
Abnormal sensor travel.
The target limit switch does not turn on.
The rotator limit switch does not turn on.
The chart sensor does not turn on.
The cylinder lens 1 sensor does not turn on.
The cylinder lens 2 sensor does not turn on.
Paper-out or lever remains up.
(at line printing)
HOME switch does not turn on.
(at serial printing)
E2PROM data is corrupted.
Backup data of RAM is corrupted.
No a synchronizing signal.
Communication with PC22 board cannot be
done.
Abnormal clock data.
DSR is not set when SD command is
received.
DSR
is not set when data is transmitted.
Data is not received.
Reception buffer is full.
Indecipherable command is received.
There is no data to be sent.
DSR is not set when SD command is
received.
DSR
is not set when data is transmitted.
Data is not received.
Reception buffer is full.
Indecipherable command is received.
Blink error by mask signal.
Blink error 2 by mask signal.
Blink error by SGRAD waveform.
Error by gradient coefficient.
Blink error by mask signal during
measurement.
Blink error by measuring waveform during
measurement.
Blink error by measured results.
+23D or more (when VD is 12 mm)
18D or less (when VD is 12 mm)
8D or less (when VD is 12 mm)

Err

Err

Printer error

Err

Err

Printer error

9
A
B

Err
Err
Err

Err
Err
Err

9
a
b

Err

Err

D
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
1A
1B
1C
81
82
83
84

Err
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
IF
Err
Err
Err
Err

Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err
Err

d
11
12
13
14
15
16
18
19
1a
1b
1c
81
82
83
84

E2PROM error
RAM error
TV camera error
PC22 communication
error
CLOCK error
DSR error (OUT)
DSR error (OUT)
Data error (OUT)
Overflow (OUT)
Command
error
(OUT)empty (OUT)
Data
DSR error (IN)
DSR error (IN)
Data error (IN)
Overflow (IN)
Command error (IN)
Blink error
Blink error
Blink error
SGRAD error

85

Err

Err

85

Blink error

86

Err

Err

86

Blink error

87
91
92
93

Err
Err
+o
Err
oErr

Err
Err
Err
Err

87
91
92
93

94

Err

Err

94

A1

ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R
ERRO
R

ERROR A1

Blink error
SPH + failure
SPH failure
CYL failure
Confidence coefficient
error
Inadequate CCD light Measuring light does not get in the CCD.
error
CCD edge short error Measuring light of X or YCCD is two or less.
CCD edge excess error Measuring light of X or YCCD is five or
more.
CCD waveform error
Measuring
light is too wide.
Abnormal CCD edge The number of measuring lights is different
count error
between X and YCCD.
R (corneal curvature) 10.06 mm or more
+ failure
R (corneal curvature) 4.94 mm or less
failure
CYL (corneal) failure
10.00D or more
Inadequate
sagittal Inadequate sagittal value for eccentricity
value error
calculation.

A2
A3
A4
A6
B1
B2
B3
C1

co

ERROR A2
ERROR A3
ERROR A4
ERROR A6
ERROR
B1
ERROR
B2
ERROR
B3
ERROR
C1

* Error code 9 and A can be printed out.

9:Memory Failure on E2PROM, A:Memory Failure on RAM

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5.3 Switch Operation at Power ON

The following switch operation at power ON will place the system into a desired mode.
Switch operation

Description

SET

Prints out the adjustment contents (E2PROM) and parameter settings.

Goes into the parameter setting mode. Comment can be entered in
this mode.
Comment cannot be entered when the parameter setting mode exits.
SET + EYE PRINT
Goes into the edit mode of the E2PROM setting information.
PRINT SW: Digit change
SCALE SW: Value UP
IOL SW: Value DOWN
START SW: Next item
CYL SW: Previous item
EYE PRINT: Prints the setting.
SET SW: Stores edit results in E2PROM.
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
START
RS232C circuit check mode
Use a short jig for both of IN and OUT ports.
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
START + DSW4: ON
E2PROM erase mode
Releasing the START switch and turning DSW off while holding the
START switch again will erase the contents of E2PROM.
CL SEL
While CL SEL switch is held down, all of the LED displays will
illuminate.
CL SEL + EYE Auto TV off 10 seconds mode
PRINT
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
CL SEL + CYL
RETICLE position adjustment mode
PRINT SW: Moves to the left.
SCALE SW: Moves to the right.
CL SEL SW: Moves up.
CYL SW: Moves down.
CYL+EYE: Stores results in E2PROM at the present adjustment
position.
Turning
switch mode.
off and(Same
on will
exit fromasthis
mode.
CYL + EYE PRINT
Goes intothe
thepower
adjustment
operation
DSW4ON)
Pressing CYL + EYE PRINT on the MENU display in the adjustment
mode will store the setting and exit from this mode.
CYL + IOL
AR correction factor adjustment mode
CL SEL + (or SCALE) SW: + side correction factor UP
CL SEL + (or R/K or IOL) SW: + side correction factor DOWN
CYL
+ (or SCALE) SW: side correction factor UP
CYL
+ (or R/K or IOL) SW: side correction factor DOWN
CYL + EYE PRINT: Stores correction factor value in E2PROM.
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
CYL + SCALE
Debug mode
Disables KM three-point measurement mode.
Error when only three points of measurement are detected.
Drive power check of the sensor drive.
EYE PRINT SW: DIN measurement SLOW/FAST switching
CL SEL SW: AR waveform data output
PRINT SW: Prints out values such as AR data + SGRAD, etc.
Current SPOT value and last-measured GRAD value are displayed on
the TV monitor.
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
PRINT
Self-check mode
AUTO SHOT
Tracking R/L adjustment (at assembly)
At power on, centering command is not sent to the PC22.
Auto-off disabled.
Turning the power switch off and on will exit from this mode.
Others: The following is the special mode by switch operation after startup of the system.
Switch operation
Description
SETBEEP + PRINT Prints out the parameter.
SETBEEP + CYL
Initializes the parameter.

*Specification and design are subject to change without notice for improvement.

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