Supore ALE-1600 Operation Manual

AUTO LENS EDGER

ALE-1600 Operation Manual (V2.0)

Shanghai Supore Instruments Co.,LTD.

http://www.supore.com

REV.20190125

Preface

Dear respected user:
Thank you for choosing our product and trusting our company.

ALE-1600 patternless lens edger is developed specially for optical
shops to edge the lens.
Please read the manual carefully and put it near the edger for easy
reference.

Information of the manual doesn’t have nature of the contract, thus can

be modified without prior notice. The content has been checked strictly

to make sure no errors. But it’s impossible to avoid error or omissions

so we are responsible for further update.

If user have not operated properly according to this manual and leads
to edger problem, then we will not include the problem in the scope of
our factory’s warranty.

Attention:
ALE-1600G with grooving and safe chamfering function;

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

Symbol

Description

Important warning, marking the meaning is: if the violation, inappropriate
operation of the machine, and the risk of serious damage to the existence of
life. Please read carefully.

Import suggestion: may damage the machine or cause problem. Please read
carefully.

Necessary preparation
Before any operation, make sure power is off.

Electrical problem.

Heavy product reminder
The machine is heavy and requires more than two people to carry it.

Rotate reminder:
Don’t put hands near the rotating wheels.

Pinching hands reminder:
Please pay special attention when clamping lens.

Must wear protective gloves
Especially when cleaning and changing the water tank.

Must ware work clothes,
Especially when cleaning and changing the water tank.

Different symbols in manual can draw attention of users and can distinguish different

matters.(e.g. matters related to safety)
Following diagram have lists all symbols and descriptions:

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CONTENT

Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... - 1 -

1. ASSEMBLING ......................................................................................................................................... - 5 -

1.1 Open the packaging of machine .................................................................................................... - 6 -

1.1.1 Warning .............................................................................................................................. - 6 -

1.1.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................................... - 6 -

1.2 remove the fixed transportation rails ............................................................................................ - 7 -

1.2.1 Condition ............................................................................................................................ - 7 -

1.2.2 Procedure ........................................................................................................................... - 7 -

1.3 prepare the working table ............................................................................................................. - 8 -

1.3.1 Machine specification ......................................................................................................... - 8 -

1.3.2 Working table size and drilling hole rerquirement ............................................................. - 9 -

1.4 Water supplying system .............................................................................................................. - 10 -

1.4.1 Description ....................................................................................................................... - 10 -

1.4.2 Piper connectioin .............................................................................................................. - 10 -

1.5 Electrical connection ................................................................................................................... - 13 -

1.5.1 Electrical wire of the edger ............................................................................................... - 13 -

1.6 Start the edger ............................................................................................................................. - 14 -

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................................................... - 15 -

2.1 Notice .......................................................................................................................................... - 15 -

2.1.1 Operator ........................................................................................................................... - 15 -

2.1.2 Machine ............................................................................................................................ - 15 -

2.2 Suggestions .................................................................................................................................. - 16 -

3. USE OF EDGER ................................................................................................................................... - 17 -

3.1. Appearance................................................................................................................................. - 17 -

3.1.1 Appearance of the edger .................................................................................................. - 17 -

3.2 INTRODUCTION OF OPERATE INTERFACE .................................................................................... - 18 -

3.2.1Display interface ................................................................................................................ - 18 -

3.2.2 Screen 1:1display .............................................................................................................. - 19 -

3.2.3 Optical scanner system ..................................................................................................... - 20 -

3.2.4 Change shape of pattern data .......................................................................................... - 22 -

3.2.5 Pick up stored data ........................................................................................................... - 24 -

3.2.6 Fix center of lens, put the suction cup on lens ................................................................. - 25 -

3.2.7 Edging lens interface ........................................................................................................ - 28 -

3.3 Lens processing............................................................................................................................ - 29 -

3.3.1 Clamp/remove the lenses ................................................................................................. - 29 -

3.3.2 Start/stop the grinding procedure .................................................................................... - 30 -

3.3.3 Lens processing steps ....................................................................................................... - 30 -

3.3.4 Processing range ............................................................................................................... - 33 -

4. CONFIGURATION MENU .................................................................................................................... - 34 -

4.1 Configuration menu introduction ................................................................................................ - 34 -

4.1.1 System menu interface ..................................................................................................... - 34 -

4.1.2 Calibrate size of scanner ................................................................................................... - 35 -

4.1.3 Optical blocker calibration ................................................................................................ - 35 -

4.1.4 The test menu ................................................................................................................... - 36 -

4.1.5 Setting menu .................................................................................................................... - 38 -

4.1.6 Initial parameter setting ................................................................................................... - 39 -

4.1.7 Processing statistics table ................................................................................................. - 39 -

5. DAILY MAINTENANCE OF MACHINERY ........................................................................................... - 40 -

5.1 Maintenance instructions ............................................................................................................ - 40 -

5.2 Maintenance of touch screen parts ............................................................................................. - 40 -

5.3 Replace removable clamps .......................................................................................................... - 41 -

5.3.1 Replace the right clamp rubber pad ................................................................................. - 41 -

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5.4 REPLACE LENS FEELER ................................................................................................................. - 42 -

5.5 Clean/replace water-proof cover................................................................................................. - 43 -

5.6 Clean the filter and water tank .................................................................................................... - 44 -

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... - 45 -

6.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... - 45 -

6.2 Technical parameters ................................................................................................................... - 46 -

7. ATTACHMENT LIST (PACKING PARTS) ............................................................................................ - 47 -

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1. ASSEMBLING

Please keep packaging materials

#1

#2、#5

#4

#6
#3

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1.1 OPEN THE PACKAGING OF MACHINE

#1 At least 2 person carry edger onto the ground,

#2 Cut off the 4 packing belt outside the package,

#3 Remove the package,

#4 Check supplied parts on attached list (tool box, piper etc.),

#5 Take out protecting plastic form inside the machine,

#6 Remove 4 fixing screws at the machines transportation rails,

#7 At least 2 persons carry machine from rail to working table,

#8 Remove carriage fixing device,

#9 Keep the machine package, we suggest you keep packages flat for storage

Remove carriage fixing device

1.1.1 WARNING

> Machine must be put the same direction as mark shown on package, cannot be put upside

down.

> Put the machine on flat and stable surface.

1.1.2 PROCEDURE

OPEN THE PACKAGE AS FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:

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1.2 REMOVE THE FIXED TRANSPORTATION RAILS

#1 Under the help of another person,turn over the machine, so you can
find the 4 screws that used to fix the rails

#2 Use 13mm inner hexagon spanner to take off the screws, remove the
rails

#3 Keep the rails together with the other packing materials

1.2.1 CONDITION

> Put thee machine on the working table,

> Around the machine, we need enough space.

1.2.2 PROCEDURE

Remove the rails in following procedures:

As shown in below figure:

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1.3 PREPARE THE WORKING TABLE

H = 442

W

728

D = 600

1.3.1 MACHINE SPECIFICATION

Machine size as below figure:

> length = 728mm

> height = 442mm

> width = 600mm

> total weight = 75kg

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1.3.2 WORKING TABLE SIZE AND DRILLING HOLE RERQUIREMENT

Diameter of drain piper 100mm

As following figure, it shows the machine size at the table and also the drain piper hole

position. Before drilling hole, make sure the position of machine.

NOTE:

> Following size for reference:

>>Length of machine：728mm；

>>Width of machine：600mm；

>>Diameter of drain piper：100mm；

>>Distance of center of drain hole to right side of machine：351mm；

>>Distance of center of drain hole to front side of machine: 328mm；

> Leave enough space around the edger.
> Make sure the working table to be flat and stable.
> Keep machine away from the heat source.

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1.4 WATER SUPPLYING SYSTEM

Drain water piper

Edging front water

Edging back water

1.4.1 DESCRIPTION

1.4.1.1 General status:

> Edger must install valve to control water supply, position of valve cannot be 80cm higher than

edger. Valve must be operated easily so when stop machine, people can close water supply

anytime.

> Drain piper diameter is 100 mm. To make sure discharging all scrap, we should have at least a

5% slope.

1.4.1.2 Filter tank with water pump

> Length=500mm width=400mm height=280 mm

> Volume: 50L

1.4.1.3 Water pump

> Power = 40 W
> Flow rate = 12L/Minute
> Discharge height = 3.0m
> Voltage = 220V-230V/50Hz 110V-115V/60Hz

1.4.1.4 Magnetic valve

> Voltage = 220V-230V /50Hz 110V-115V /60Hz
> Power = 20 W

1.4.2 PIPER CONNECTIOIN

> Piper connection as below figure:

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1.4.2.2 Procedure

#1

#3

Connecting magnetic valve
to supply water directly

Connecting pump to use circulating
water

Pump outlet

Water quantity cannot
exceed the pump water
level

Connecting pump or magnetic valve power

As below figure

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Follow below steps to connect water supply piper to edger, and fix.

#1 Checking if power of machine is off, power should be cut.

#2 Checking if water supply is closed.

#3 Make sure machine is Place horizontally => regulate 4 screws

under the machine

#7 If the water supply is clogged, check the permeability of the
pipe, especially around the magnetic valve.

#4 Connect the drain piper to the bottom of machine

#5 Connect the water supply pump to running water or pump

#6 If choosing running water, then need to connect to drain piper

#8 Connect the pump or magnetic valve to power.

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1.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Power switch

#1 Checking if power of machine is off, power should be cut.

#2 Connect scanner to RS232 port

#3Please plug in power and plug of water pump or magnetic valve.

Power line

Front water
Pump/magnetic valve

Back water
Pump/magnetic valve

Outer cover ground
wire

RS232 port

1.5.1 ELECTRICAL WIRE OF THE EDGER

>Power plug must be grounded. When assembling, outer cover must be grounded.

When connecting edger with its supporting equipment, please follow below figure:

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1.6 START THE EDGER

#1 Checking if power of machine is off, power should be off.

#2 Assemble the chuck and chuck seat to main axis

#3 Plug in, turn on the switch（ON/OFF switch）

#4 Simulate start, adjust left side flow regulating screw to regulate
nozzle’s flow and water quantity at edging area

#5 Obtain 1 to 2 tasks to test if machine is running regularly

PC back water
quantity regulate

Front water of wheel water
quantity regulate

Transparent water-proof
cover water regulate

Switch positon
of edger

Follow below procedure to start the edger:

Water quantity regulating at edging area, like below figure:

0：OFF 1：ON

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