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AE-3000
Advanced Edger
OPERATION MANUAL
Go through this manual carefully to grasp the working principle of the instrument
and the functions of various component parts before switching the instrument on
and keep it handy for ready reference.
HOYA CORPORATION GLOBE INTERNATIONAL LTD.,
VISION CARE COMPANY Rm.205, New Commerce Centre,
1-29-9 Takadanobaba, Sinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-8861, Japan
19 On Sum St. SHATIN HONG KONG
TEL(852) 2332-5666 www.globe.com.hk
TEL: +81-3-3232-1275 FAX: +81-3-3232-1388
0303-3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AE-3000
MEANINGS OF INDICATIONS AND SIGNS

Information given in this section is provided to
Indicates that any improper handling may cause
facilitate your understanding of the safety
death or serious injuries to the operator.
features of this instrument and to prevent any WARNING
possible accidents to you and your Indicates that any improper handling may cause
injuries to the operator and damage to
co-workers and damage to properties. CAUTION properties.
Indicates that a normal level of attention is
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR required to be maintained.
YOU TO OBSERVE INSTRUCTIONS
AND RECOMMENDATION INCLUDED Indicates prohibitions.
IN THIS INFORMATION. Indicates mandatory steps.
USE-PURPOSE OF THIS INSTRUMENT

This instrument is intended as a means of working mineral and plastic ophthalmic lenses. Do not use it for
purposes other than those specified here. It is also important that it is correctly installed and correctly used
in accordance with this Operation Manual.
WHERE TO INSTALL
 Keep flammable substances such as alcohol, thinner, or other chemicals away from the
unit.
Spills or evaporation could touch electrical parts inside the unit, resulting in fire or electrical
shock.
WARNING  Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Disassembling or modification may cause electrical shock or fire.
 Do not install in the following locations.

 Locations subject to direct sunlight
 Locations near or above heat sources such as heaters
 Locations subject to vibration.
 Unstable locations such as on unsteady tables or sloping surfaces.
Installing in unsuitable locations may result in failure or malfunction of the unit, and consequent
toppling or dropping of the unit may result in fire or physical injury.
 Keep any equipment generating electromagnetic waves such as mobile phones, radio
transceivers or radio controls away from the unit.
Electromagnetic waves may cause malfunction of the unit.
CAUTION When moving the unit
 Before moving the unit, remove all hoses and cables.
Hoses and cables may become tangled, resulting in the unit toppling and causing injury.
 The unit must be lifted by at least two people.
The unit weights 55 kg, and must be moved by at least two people. Otherwise, there is a risk of
injury due to falling.
* After moving the unit, install it as described in this manual.
* For further details, contact our service personnel.
POWER SUPPLY
 Ground the instrument correctly.
Otherwise, the operator will be exposed to the risks of electric shocks.
 Do not pull the electric cord off the receptacle by grasping any part other than the plug
head.
Otherwise, you will risk electric shocks or fires.
WARNING  Do not damage or modify the cables in any way and do not place heavy object on them,
step on them or otherwise apply stress on them by pulling, bending or binding them.
Any damage to the cables will increase the likelihood of an electric shock or a fire.
 Do not share the wall receptacle with any other instrument.
Otherwise, you will risk an overburdened receptacle, leading to electric shocks or fires.
 Switch the instrument off, after you have finished using it.
Otherwise, you will risk having the instrument started unintentionally. Also, pull the power cord
from the receptacle, when you do not plan on using it for an extended period.
CAUTION  Do not place objects in the space around the wall receptacle to facilitate access to it, thus
making it possible to remove the plug quickly from it in emergencies.
OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT
 Check before switching the instrument on that all the hoses are connected properly.
Otherwise, you will risk cooling water infiltrating the inner space of the instrument, leading to
electric shocks.
WARNING  Do not expose to moisture the part of the pump which protrudes from the tank.
Otherwise, you will risk cooling water infiltrating the inner space of the pump, leading to electric
shocks.
 Be sure to close the waterproof cover before starting lens edging. Do not open the cover
while edging is in progress unless absolutely necessary.
Edging without closing the waterproof cover may result in lens fragments flying out from the
machine.
 Ensure an adequate water supply before starting.
Edging without an adequate water supply may result in lens fragments flying out from the
machine.
Note that water may freeze in the hose in winter.
CAUTION  Keep the extractor fan running while edging.
Some lens materials may generate an unpleasant odor.
 In case of any smoke issuing from the instrument, switch the instrument off and pull the
power cord immediately off the receptacle.
Do not re-use the instrument, even if the smoke has stopped.
Contact your salesman at HOYA sales office for repair.
EDGING CONDITIONS
 In case the edge thickness of a lens is thin, set the Edging conditions in consideration
of strength of edge thickness.
Strength of edge thickness differs depending on lens material strength and Edging conditions
CAUTION
(with grooving or with chamfering or non). In some Edging conditions, a lens wearer may
hurt him/herself with chipped lens edge.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

 Do not take any cover off
Otherwise, you will risk electric shocks.
REPLACING THE FUSE

 Before replacing the fuse, be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cable from
WARNING the power supply.
Working with the power cable connected may cause electrical shock.
 Use the specified rating fuse.
Otherwise, you will risk electric shocks or fires.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT

 Before cleaning, turn off the power and unplug the power cable.
There is a risk of the diamond wheel rotating and catching your hand.
 Wear rubber gloves.

There is a risk of cutting the hands on glass particles.
WHEN DRESSING THE WHEELS,

 Wear protective glasses.
CAUTION Failure to wear protective glasses may result in injury to eyes from cutting water and dressing
stick fragments
 Dressing should be performed with bare hands.
Wearing gloves may cause hands to be caught on the diamond wheel
 Hold the dressing stick with your hand securely, taking care to prevent your hand or
fingers from being drawn onto rotating parts or spaces between moving parts.
AE-3000 Operation Manual 1. Warning Labels and Their Meanings
1. WARNING LABELS AND THEIR MEANINGS

 Warning labels are pasted at various places on the instrume malfunctions and other irregularities nt, indicating the
possible, in case correct procedures are not followed.
 Check the location of each label before attempting to operate the instrument.
 Maintain the labels in an unsoiled and legible condition.

 In case they should become soiled or not legible, ask HOYA's salesman for a new supply of labels, indicating the order
numbers printed in the lower portion of each label.
 Paste labels in the exact positions of the labels being replaced.
0718 CAUTION label
0721 WARNING label
0719 Time-lag label
0701 Specifications label 0705 WARNING label

0716 EMC label
（Paste on power cable）
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 1. Warning Labels and Their Meanings
CONTENTS
1. WARNING LABELS AND THEIR MEANINGS ............................................................................................... 2
2. DESCRIPTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 4
 Instrument Parts
 Functions on Control Panel ...................................................................................................................... 5
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6
 Example for using worktable (Type A)
 Installing the AE-3000 Unit .............................................................................................................................. 9
4. OPERATING PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 14

 Flowchart
5. Setting Edging Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 16

 How to set edging conditions
 Setting edging mode
 Setting finish .................................................................................................................................................. 22
6. SETTING THE LENS.................................................................................................................................. 25

 Identifying minimum lens diameter
 Setting the lens
7. EDGING THE LENS ................................................................................................................................... 27

 Lens edging modes
 Auto bevel edging
 Flat finishing .................................................................................................................................................. 28
 Trial edging.................................................................................................................................................... 29
 Re-edging lens to fit into new frame ................................................................................................................ 30
 Setting finish
8. OPERATIONS and SETTINGS on USER SCREEN .................................................................................... 31

 The related figure of the User screen and the LAYOUT screen
 Basic operations on User screen .................................................................................................................... 32
 Description of items on User screen
9. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 38
 Replacing edging water
 Dressing (Maintenance of diamond wheel edging face)
 Fuse replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 39
 Use in cold regions ........................................................................................................................................ 40
 Moving the unit
 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
10. OPTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
11. SUPPLEMENT ARTICLES
12. AE-3000 PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 44

 Performance/Specifications
 Accessories
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 10.OPTION
10.OPTION
● Worktable (Type B)
 Lower type (800mm high)
This table does not have the slide table for tracer GT-3000.
● Using forced drain pump

 If the drainage is insufficient in water direct connection system, use a
forced drain pump.
11.SUPPLEMENT ARTICLES
・Anti-forming Agent 1 Bottle
・Plastic Bag 690ｘ650mm 100 Sheets
・Pump Guard Net 100 Sheets
・Leap Cup 10 Pce.
・Leap Tape 100 Sheets
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12.AE-3000 PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES
AE-3000 Operation Manual 10.OPTION
12.AE-3000 PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES

● Performance/Specifications
Edging Method Pattern-less / Lens carriage linear motion system
Edging Modes Plastic: Small Bevel/ Flat
Mineral: Small Bevel/ Flat
Plastic: Small Bevel Polishing/ Flat Polishing
Workable lens type PL, ML, Polycarbonate, Phoenix
Diamond Wheel Electro-deposited Roughing (18mm width)
Sintered Roughing (16mm width)
Sintered Beveling and Flat Finishing (22mm width)
Sintered Beveling and Flat Polishing (22mm width)
100mm dia.
Workable Lens Size Bevel: 22 x 30 mm to 100 mm dia. Flat: 20 x 28 mm to 100 mm dia.
Maximum Workable PL：16mm 、ML：15mm
Lens Thickness
Lens Chucking Motorized Chucking (with mechanical temporary chucking mechanism) Chucking Pressure: 3-steps
Lens Measurement Measuring the whole peripheries on the convex and concave sides simultaneously
Lens Holder New Leap Cup (Oscillating-type prism lens holder built in)
Edging Pressure Variable (2-step automatic changeover)
Chamfering Convex & concave side, convex side only, concave side only Chamfering amount : 3 steps
Chamfering Min. dia Bevel: 31x23mm Flat：29ｘ21mm
Grooving Depth 3 steps （wide：0.6mm regularly、0.6～1.2mm）
Grooving Min. dia. 28×20mm
Main Motor 400W
Data Memory 500Job（Smart Media）
Communication Port RS232C, Bar-cord, RS485（In、Out＝2 port）
Water Supply A closed circulation or direct connection to the taps
Dimensions 530mm(W) x 410mm(L) x 600mm(H)
Weight 55 kg
Power Supply AC 100V,115V,220V,250V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 800VA
● Accessories
Water Supply Piping 1 Set
Wheel Cover 1 Pce.
Solenoid 1 Pce.
Joint (for Drain Hose) 1 Pce.
Lens Holder with Pat (Assembly) 1 Pce.
Leap Cup 10 Pcs
Leap Cup Removing Tool 1 Pce.
Leap Tape 100 Pcs
Dressing Stick (for Roughing Stone) 1 Pce.
Dressing Stick (for finishing Stone) 2 Pce.
Dressing Stick (for Polishing) 1 Pce.
Spare Fuse 2 Pce.
Size Correction Jig 1 Pce.
Spanner （13mm,14mm,17mm） 1 Pcs. Each
Hexagonal Wrench (1.2mm) 1 Pce.
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 2. Locations and Functions
2. DESCRIPTIONS
● Instrument Parts
Front View
Wheel Cover
Lens Chuck
Splash Cover
LCD Screen
Control Panel
Power Switch
Leveling Foot
Rear View
Connector Panel
Power Cable
Connector Panel Fuse Holders

LCD
Contrast Adjustment
Connectors
D-IN Data input from another AE-3000

D-OUT Data output to another AE-3000
Bar-Code Connection for barcode reader
Data Connection for tracer
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 2. Locations and Functions
● Functions on Control Panel
START button
Press this button after entering data and
chucking the lens to start edging.
RESET button
Press this button during marching to stop
edging and return all units to its home
position. Press when an error is displayed to
reset the error.
R/L buttons & Display lamps

Specify right eye (R) or left eye (L). The light
illuminates for the eye specified.
Press this buttons to change the position of
rough edging on USER screen (1/11).
CHUCK button
Press this button to close the lens chuck.
The light flashes once the lens is chucked to
indicate that it is temporarily clamped. Press
the START button to fully tighten the lens.
The light illuminates.
POLISH button CUSTOMIZE button

Press this button on the LAYOUT screen to
Press this button to specify mirror
switch to the USER screen. Pages can be
polishing.
changed on the USER screen. Pressing this
button with [EXIT] selected returns to the
LAYOUT screen.
GROOVE button RE-SHAPE button

Press this button to specify grooving. Press this button to toggle between the
LAYOUT and RE-SHAPE screens.
CHAMFER button FINISH button

Press this button after edging a lens to start
Press this button to specify chamfering.
re-edging.
Pressing this button toggles between front
In Trial edging mode, pressing this button
face, rear face, and both faces for
after rough edging starts trial edging.
chamfering.
DATA button ITEM SELECTION buttons

Select items by pressing these buttons on the
The light illuminates when waiting for the
LAYOUT and USER screens and moving the
next data.
highlighted item up or down.
Press this button to load the next edging
data.
MEMO button Up-Down buttons

Change the conditions and values for the
Press this button to enter the USER screen
selected item.
for edging with stored data or registering
frame shape.
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 3. INSTALLATION
3. INSTALLATION
Installation Location and Operating Environment
 Keep flammable substances such as alcohol, thinner, or other chemicals away from
the unit.
Spills or evaporation could touch electrical parts inside the unit, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
Warning  Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Disassembling or modification may cause electrical shock or fire.
 Do not install in the following locations.

 Locations subject to direct sunlight
 Locations near or above heat sources such as heaters
 Locations subject to vibration.
 Unstable locations such as on unsteady tables or sloping surfaces.
Installing in unsuitable locations may result in failure or malfunction of the unit, and consequent
Caution toppling or dropping of the unit may result in fire or physical injury.
 Keep any equipment generating electromagnetic waves such as mobile phones, radio
transceivers or radio controls away from the unit.
Electromagnetic waves may cause malfunction of the unit.
●Example for using worktable (Type A)

How to set up the Air Purifier AP-100K
Foot Cover
1. Firmly attach the mounting fixture (accessory provided with the
Air Purifier AP-100K) to the rear panel of worktable with wood
screws. (Four 2 mm diameter unthreaded holes are provided
for installation.)
Install AP-100K here
2. Mount the AP-100 unit on the mounting fixture. (It should be Mounting fixture
mounted so that it fits in the frame of the mounting fixture.)
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Setting up the AP-100K remote switch

1. Bring the remote switch to the top panel through the hole on the
rear panel of worktable from behind the table.
2. Remove the cord insert on the worktable foot cover, thread the
cable remote switch through the groove, and then secure the
remote switch with the Velcro strap.
Foot cover
3. Remove the foot covers on both sides. Velcro Strap
Cord insert
Connecting the tracer (GT-3000) communication cable and power cable
1. Feed the two cables through the hole at the rear of the slide Communication Cable Connect to AE-3000
table for the tracer, place the power plug on the floor and pull
the communication cable connector through the hole located at
the side of worktable, leading it over the other cable.
Power Cable
Communication Cable Connect to GT-3000
2. Connect the power cable and communication cable to power

inlet and communication connector of the GT-3000 as
illustrated.
Power Inlet
Communication Connector
3. Set the GT-3000 on the slide table with the legs placed in the
four recesses.
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4. Connect the 90 cm long hose (provided with the Air Purifier

AP-100K) between the opening on the tank and the AP-100
unit.
Connecting the solenoid valve and feed water pump

 Connect the three tubes from the three solenoid valves to the
Solenoid
AE-3000 unit and the tube from IN to the pump.
To AE-3000 Unit
To Pump
1. Connect the connector at feed water pump to the solenoid

connector.
2. Cover the pump guard with a net.
Connect here
Feed the three tubes upward through the hole in worktable. Feed through the hole in worktable
Fix the solenoid on left side panel in the worktable with the screws
provided.
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●Installing the AE-3000 Unit
1. Move the unit by supporting the metal base with both hands
underneath the left and right covers.
The three tubes from the bottom of the unit should also be fed
through the hole of worktable.
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□
If use the optional Blocker, set this up before mounting the AE-3000
on worktable.
2. Adjust the leveling feet to level and secure the unit with a 17
mm wrench, and secure the lock nuts.
3. Attach the 70 cm long drain hose (provided with the Air Purifier Joint
AP-100K) to the joint (AE-3000 accessory) with the hose clamp,
and attach it to the tank.
Hose cramp
4. Connect the joint attached to the drain hose to the drain pipe on
the AE-3000 through the hole in worktable.
5. Fit the drain hose to the joint with adjusting both marking Drain pipe of the
positions (1). Turn the hose to the right (2), and then pull it AE-3000
down slightly (3) to lock it. Marking
6. Ensure that the connection is secure by pulling down the hose. Marking ①
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7. Insert the drain hose into the tank. The drain hose end
must not be in contact
with water surface.
■■■IMPORTANT■■■
Set the drain hose at the higher position than water level in the tank.
In case of setting the hose end in contact with water surface, edging
debris will clog the drain hose and the tank may overflow.
If the hose is too long, cut it into the appropriate length so as not to
touch the water surface.
8. Connect the three solenoid valve tubes to the AE-3000 unit as

identified by the colored tape.
9. Connect the three solenoid valve cables from the AE-3000 to

the pump cables.
10. Attach the left and right foot covers.
Attaching the wheel cover
 The AE-3000 requires a 100 V (110V, 220V, 240V) 50-60 Hz, Packing
20 A (10A) power supply.
This must be performed before turning on the AE-3000.
String
1. Remove the packing and the string for fixing the lens chuck.
Lens chuck
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2. Plug the AE-3000 unit power plug into the power outlet and Lens chuck
turn on the power switch. When the lens chuck rises, remove
the packing.
Attach the wheel cover after raising lens chuck by hand. Wheel Cover
(The lens chuck is raised automatically in Dressing Mode on
the USER screen.)
4. Ensure that the wheel cover is level and it doesn‟t contact with Wheel Cover
the diamond wheel.
Connecting the GT-3000 & others

 Check that the main switch is turned off, and connect the
communication connector (D-sub 9 pins) on the AE-3000 and
the communication connector (D-sub 9 pins) on the GT-3000 or GT-3000
others. Standard Connection
GT-3000 can be connected

with two or more AE-3000.
AE-3000
AE-3000
RS485 RS485 RS232C RS232C
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Option 1: Installing the Blocker

Cable Insert Hole for cable
 The Blocker must be installed before mounting the AE-3000 unit in worktable
on worktable.
 Remove the cable insert located on the left side of worktable
and feed the power cable through the hole in worktable.
Option 2: Using worktable without the tracer (Type B)

 Lower type (800mm high)
 This table does not have the slide table for tracer GT-3000.
 Refer to the installation instructions for the Type A worktable

with the tracer. The procedures are the same as for the Type A
except for installation of the GT-3000.
Option 3: Using forced drain pump
 If the drainage is insufficient in water direct connection system,

use a forced drain pump.
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Using a tank fed directly from the water main

1. Remove the IN nipple from AE-3000 side of the Triple Solenoid
valve.
Water-supply Hose Connect to AE-3000 Unit
2. Attach the Valve set to the IN side of the Triple Solenoid valve
with the accessory sealing tape.
Hose Clamp
3. Attach the IN nipple removed in 1. to the Valve set with the
accessory sealing tape.
4. Connect the nipple of the Solenoid valve and the faucet with the
accessory Water-supply hose and the hose clamp.
Be sure to use the hose clamp to secure the hose, as the
water pressure could detach it.
Be sure to turn off at the main water supply after work is Use sealing Tape
completed.
If a new water supply is installed, run the water sufficiently

to eliminate any dust or stones in the water before
connecting.
Water Control Valve
5. Place a plastic bag, stainless steel basket, and plate for the
basket into the tank. Pierce the plastic bag near the drain outlet Use sealing Tape
for draining. The plastic bag is useful when replacing.
6. Connect a drain hose (2m) to the drain hole of the tank and then
pass it through a hole in the worktable into the sewer. (Holes in IN side
three directions can be chosen in the worktable.) Triple Solenoid valve
Hose Clamp Valve set

“IN” Nipple
7. Refer to the installation instructions „„Installing the AE-3000
Unit‟‟ for connecting the drain hose to the AE-3000.
8. Pass the drain hose through the hole in the tank lid.
To Drain Pipe of AE-3000
The drain hose end

■■■IMPORTANT■■■ must not be in
 Set the drain hose at the higher position than water level in the contact with water
tank. surface.
 In case of setting the hose end in contact with water
surface, edging debris will clog the drain hose and the tank Cut a Drain Hole Here
may overflow.
 If the hose is too long, cut it into the appropriate length so
as not to touch the water surface.
Drain Hole Drain Hose
9. Control the water-supplying amount with the Water Control

Valve to keep a balance between feed and drainage.
Too much water-supply may cause tank-overflow. If the
Direct Drain Hose (2m)
drainage is insufficient, use the Forced Drain Pump on Plastic Bag
Option 3.
Plate for the Cage Stainless Steel Cage
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 4.OPERATING PROCEDURE
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 4.OPERATING PROCEDURE
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 5. Setting Edging Conditions
5. Setting Edging Conditions

●How to set edging conditions
・ On the AE-3000 LAYOUT screen, the following 8 conditions can be set
before starting edging.
UP-Down buttons
Edging Mode
Lens Material
Frame Material
Frame PD
PD
Y
Axis
Size
・ When the power switch is turned on, self-diagnosis screen runs, and the
LAYOUT screen appears. The values and the shape are displayed once
the data has been transferred from the tracer.
・ The buttons on the LAYOUT screen basically function as follows.
Item Selection buttons: Select the edging conditions (8 conditions shown
above) Item Selection buttons
Up-Down buttons: Change the values or select the conditions such as lens
or frame material.
・ The selected item, value, or condition is highlighted.
B e v e l
P la s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
Metal Frame
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□ ＦＰＤ 70.0
Pressing both the Up-Down buttons simultaneously resets the value 　ＰＤ 64.0
(FPD,PD,Y,Ax or SIZE) to its initial setting. Data and conditions set are 　　Y 00.0
stored and retained until the next time they are set. 　Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
●Setting edging mode

Setting edging mode
・ The AE-3000 features the following edging modes.
Edging Mode – Bevel, Flat Finishing, and Trial Edging
Bevel Finish Mode – Polish and Chamfer
Flat Finish Mode – Polish, Groove, and Chamfer
・ Press the UP-Down buttons when “Bevel”, “Flat” , or “Trial” is highlighted

on the LAYOUT screen to change the screen in the sequence “Bevel” 
“Flat”  “Trial” .
 In case the edge thickness of a lens is thin, set the Edging conditions in
consideration of strength of edge thickness.
Strength of edge thickness differs depending on lens material strength and Edging conditions (with grooving or
CAUTION with chamfering or non). In some Edging conditions, a lens wearer may hurt him/herself with chipped lens
edge.
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: Minimum Required Edge Thickness 0.5mm Min. 0.5mm Min.

In case the edge thickness of a lens should be less than 0.5mm,
error message will be indicated and edging operation stops.
In this case, change a lens or layout to be edged.
minimum required edge thickness: 0.5mm
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■■■IMPORTANT■■■: Restriction on Edging

Diamond wheel
A lens with any fallen parts in shape, as shown in the right figure,
can not be edged. In case a lens has a fallen part in shape, whose
radius is smaller than 50mm of diamond wheel radius, edging will
not be carried out. Additionally, do not carry out grooving and/or
chamfering with a fallen lens so as not to damage a finishing tool.
Bevel Edging
・ With “Bevel” selected, the AE-3000 automatically determines the Bevel
F l a t
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
placement before edging. B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
・ For finishing, you can select polishing, chamfering, or both. ＦＰＤ 67.3
Polish, Chamfer, Polish + Chamfer 　ＰＤ 64.0
For Special Bevel, see “Setting Bevel type”. 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
MINI-DIA 58
Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
0000000000
Flat Finishing
・ Select “Flat” for flat finishing.
B e v e l
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
・ For finishing, select the polish, groove, or chamfer button, or a combination Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
of these. ＦＰＤ 67.3
0000000000
・ Example: Polish, Polish + Chamfer, Polish + Groove, Polish + Groove + 　ＰＤ 64.0
Chamfer 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
MINI-DIA 58
Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
Trial Edging
・ Select “Trial” to display the Trial Edging screen.
T r i a l
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ Select “Bevel”, “Flat” , or “Trial” by pressing the Item Selection buttons on
　ＰＤ 64.0
the LAYOUT screen to highlight the required item.
　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
MINI-DIA 58
Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
Setting lens material

・ Select the appropriate material for the lens to be edged.
B e v e l
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
Plastic 1: Normal plastic lenses Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
Plastic 2: High index lenses ＦＰＤ 67.3
Trivex: For Phoenix lenses only (Dry edging) 　ＰＤ 64.0
Polyca: Polycarbonate lenses 　　Y 00.0
Glass: Mineral lenses 　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
MINI-DIA 58
・ Select the lens material, such as “Plastic 1”, by pressing the Item Selection Dir. .142
buttons on the LAYOUT screen to highlight the required item. 　ＦＣ 04.3
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons when an item such as “Plastic 1” is
highlighted toggles the selection in the sequence “Plastic 1”  ”Plastic 2”
 ”Trivex”  ”Polyca”  ”Glass”.
Select the appropriate lens material.
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Setting frame material

・ Select Metal Frame or Plastic Frame for the frame material.
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・ Press the Item Selection buttons on the LAYOUT screen to highlight “Metal” Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
or “Plastic”. ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons when an item such as “Metal” is highlighted 　ＰＤ 64.0
toggles the selection in the sequence “Metal”  “Plastic”. 　　Y 00.0
・ Select the appropriate frame material. 　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
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Refer “Plastic frame collection of Auto Adjust(6/11) on User Screen. 　ＦＣ 04.3
Setting frame PD
・ The AE-3000 enables lenses to be edged to suit the FPD (Frame Pupillary
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Distance) of the frame to be used. The FPD can be set in 0.1 mm steps by Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
pressing the Up-Down buttons. ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ A frequently used FPD can be set to be always displayed. If this is set on 　ＰＤ 64.0
the User screen, the FPD display on the LAYOUT screen is followed by an 　　Y 00.0
asterisk *. The # symbol indicates that an FPD was entered on the LAYOUT 　 Ax 180
screen. SIZE 00.0
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　ＦＣ 04.3
“8. Operations and Settings on User Screen” , “5/11 User Initialize”
・ Press the Item Selection buttons on the LAYOUT screen to highlight “FPD”.
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons changes the highlighted value in 0.1 mm
steps. Enter the FPD. The FPD value entered here is followed by a #
symbol.
With “FPD” highlighted, pressing the CUSTOMIZE button switches
between FPD  DBL (nose width).
Entering PD
・ The AE-3000 uses the FPD entered above and the customer’s PD
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(Pupillary Distance) to align the optical center of lens precisely on the frame Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
before edging. ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ The minimum possible lens diameter that the AE-3000 calculates for 　ＰＤ 64.0
edging from this data is displayed numerically and graphically. 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
・ The PD can be entered in 0.5 mm (or 0.1mm) steps by pressing the SIZE 00.0
Up-Down buttons. MINI-DIA 58
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1. Press the Item Selection buttons on the LAYOUT screen to highlight PD or 　ＦＣ 04.3
HPD.
2. Pressing the Up-Down buttons changes the values in 0.5 mm (or 0.1mm)
steps. Enter the PD value.
Changing the PD increment: The PD increment can be changed to 0.5 mm
or 0.1 mm on the User screen.
With “PD” highlighted, switch between PD XHPD (half PD) by
pressing the CUSTOMIZE button.
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Entering Eccentricity Y
・ The AE-3000 allows the perpendicular eccentricity Y of the optical center to
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be entered. Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons changes the values in 0.1 mm steps. ＦＰＤ 67.3
　ＰＤ 64.0
1. Press the Item Selection buttons to highlight Y. 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
2. Pressing the Up-Down buttons, changes the value in 0.1 mm steps. Set SIZE 00.0
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the perpendicular eccentricity Y. Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□: Y Entry (setting Height)
When entering Y, you can select datum line reference, bottom line
reference (BXH), or eye point reference (EPH).
The perpendicular eccentricity Y is initially set as the datum reference. To

change this, see “User Initialize (5/11) on User Screen”.
Use bottom line reference or eye point reference when laying out bifocal
lenses. With “Y” highlighted, pressing the CUSTOMIZE button switches
between Y  BXH  EPH.
Entering Astigmatic Axis

・ When the astigmatic axis, Ax, is entered, the AE-3000 automatically aligns
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the axial direction of the lens to the vertically axial direction of the frame Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
before edging. ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ The axial angle can be entered in 1” steps by pressing the Up-Down 　ＰＤ 64.0
buttons. 　　Y 00.0
・ Press Item Selection up or down arrow buttons on the LAYOUT screen to 　 Ax 180
highlight Ax. SIZE 00.0
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons changes the value in 1ºsteps. MINI-DIA 58
And pressing the buttons simultaneously changes the 90ºsteps. Dir. .142
・ Enter the axial angle. 　ＦＣ 04.3
Entering Finished Size

・ The finished size can be set in 0.05 mm steps by pressing the Up-Down
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P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
buttons. Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
・ Press the Item Selection buttons on the LAYOUT screen to highlight “Size”. ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons changes the value in 0.05 mm steps. Enter 　ＰＤ 64.0
the finished size. 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
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　ＦＣ 04.3
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Setting Bevel type

・ Bevel type can be selected on the BEVEL SHAPE screen for edging
special lenses that cannot be edged in normal bevel mode.
・ Press the CUSTOMIZE button on the LAYOUT screen to display the
BEVEL SHAPE screen .
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons switches the BEVEL SHAPE screen in the Bevel Ratio （－）
sequence Ratio  Lenticular  Plus power  Minus power  EX.
・ Select the Bevel type to suit the lens to be edged.
・ The bevel edge position can be adjusted. Pressing the Up-Down buttons
switches the bevel position from the front edge of the lens in the sequence
5:5  6:4  7:3  8:2  9:1  Concave → Convex → 1:9 → 2:8 →
2.5:7.5 → 3:7 → 3.5:6.5 → 4:6 →. Select the position required to suit
the lens to be edged.
Bevel Ratio（＋）
Bevel Ratio
・ Press the Up-Down buttons to adjust the bevel edge position, switch the
bevel position from the front edge of lens in the sequence 5:5  6:4  7:3
 8:2  9:1  Concave → Convex → 1:9 → 2:8 → 2.5:7.5 → 3:7 →
4:6 →.
Bevel Lenticular
Bevel Lenticular
・ The bevel position can be set on this screen when edging lenticular lenses.
・ Nomal ←→ Large ←→ Small
Bevel Plus Power
Bevel Plus Power

・ Standard ←→ Large ←→ Small
Bevel Minus Power
Bevel Minus Power

・ When edging minus power lenses, the temporal position of the bevel edge
can be moved back and forth with the bevel nasal position fixed.
・ Standard ←→ Large ←→ Small
Bevel EX
Bevel EX
・ When edging EX lenses, the upper (upper rim) position of the bevel edge
can be moved back and forth with the lower (lower rim) position of the lens
bevel fixed.
Standard ←→ Large ←→ Small
・ Each icon appears on the LAYOUT screen, when Lenticular, Minus Power,
Plus Power or EX is chosen.
Lenticular Plus Power
EX Minus Power
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L A Y O U T
R
ＦＰＤ 67.3
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　ＰＤ 64.0
　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
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　ＦＣ 04.3
Layout screen
Bevel Changing the Bevel Position
5:5→6:4→7:3→8:2→9:1→Concave→
Up-Down button Convex → 1:9 → 2:8 → 2.5:7.5 → 3:7 →
3.5:6.5→4:6→
Changing the Bevel Position
Normal→Deep→Shallow
Changing the Bevel Position
Standard→Large→Small
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●Setting finish
・ Polish, Chamfer finish (front face only, rear face only or both faces), and
Groove finish are available.
・ A single finish or combination of these can be selected. To specify the
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finish, press the POLISH button, CHAMFER button, or GROOVE button. B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
ＦＰＤ 67.3
The icons corresponding to each finish selected will be displayed on the 64.0
　ＰＤ
LAYOUT screen. 00.0
　　Y
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
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　ＦＣ 04.3
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: Minimum Required Edge Thickness

Minimum required edge thickness with AE-3000 is as follows:
 In case the edge thickness of a lens is thin, set the Edging conditions in consideration of
strength of edge thickness.
Strength of edge thickness differs depending on lens material strength and Edging conditions (with
CAUTION grooving or with chamfering or non). In some Edging conditions, a lens wearer may hurt him/herself with
chipped lens edge.
Caution in Edging: Strength of edge thickness differs depending on lens material strength and Edging conditions
(with grooving or with chamfering or non). Do not set the edge thickness thinner than necessary
so as not to chip off lens edge in finishing.
・ Edging Minimum required edge thickness: 0.5mm
In case the edge thickness of a lens should be less than 0.5mm, error
message will be indicated and edging operation stops.
In this case, change a lens or layout to be edged.
・ Grooving Minimum required edge thickness: 1.2mm
1.2mm Min.
message will be indicated and grooving will not be carried out.
In this case, change the Edging conditions.
Grooving + Chamfering both faces Minimum required edge

thickness: 1.6mm
1.6mm Min.
Front Chamfer Grooving Rear Chamfer
message will be indicated and grooving-and-chamfering will not be
carried out. In this case, change the Edging conditions.
Polish
・ Press the POLISH button to finish the edge of the lens with polishing.
(This can be used with Bevel and Flat Finishing.)
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Chamfer finish Chamfer finish (Auto)

・ Press the CHAMFER button to chamfer the edge of the lens. (This can be Specify face to be finished
used with Bevel and Flat Finishing.)
・ Both faces, front face, or rear face: Select the face to be chamfered (both,
Press CHAMFER button
front only, or rear only) by pressing the CHAMFER button accordingly.
・ Hold down the CHAMFER button for at least 3 seconds to display the
Both faces
chamfer setting screen. Three different chamfer sizes can be set.
Specifying the face to be chamfered Concave only

Press the CHAMFER button to display the Chamfer icon on the LAYOUT
screen. This icon indicates both concave and convex faces to be
Convex only
chamfered.
Pressing the button again changes the icon to concave only and then
None
convex only.
Pressing the button again cancels the chamfer finish and the icons
disappear. The chamfer size is normally set at medium.
Specifying the chamfer size Keep CHAMFER button pressed

Hold down the CHAMFER button on the LAYOUT screen for at least 3
for 3 or more sec.
seconds when Chamfer icon is displayed to display the Chamfer Shape
screen. Convex
The chamfer size can be selected from Large, Medium, Small, and None.
Select the convex or concave face with the Item Selection button.
Concave
Pressing the Up-Down button changes the icon to indicate the chamfer
size.
Select the chamfer size.
None
Up-Down buttons
Small
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: In the case of lenticular or EX lenses
It is no available to chamfer the edge of convex side of the flat
-finished lenticular and EX lenses. The chamfered edge will be no
good if it is chosen.
Normal
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: Chamfering thin edge-thickness bevel-edged lenses

Large
In case of chamfering thin edge-thickness bevel-edged lenses, even
chamfering width around the whole lens will not be available.
Under part of Bevel:

enough space for chamfering
uneven chamfering width
Chamfering Tool Bevel Edge
○ × thin edge-thickness lens
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Groove finish
・ This mode is for Flat Finishing only. Press the GROOVE button to start
groove finishing.
F l a t
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L A Y O U T
R
・ For special lenses that cannot be edged in normal groove mode, select the
B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
ＦＰＤ 67.3
groove type on the GROOVE SHAPE screen before edging.
　ＰＤ 64.0
1. Display the data to edge and "Flat" on the LAYOUT screen. 　　Y 00.0
2. Press the GROOVE button to display the GROOVE icon. 　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
3. Keep the GROOVE button pressed again for 3 or more sec to display the MINI-DIA 58
GROOVE Icon
GROOVE SHAPE screen .
Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
・ Pressing the Up-Down buttons switchs the GROOVE SHAPE screen in the
sequence Ratio  Lenticular  Minus power  Plus power  EX.
・ Select the Groove type to suit the lens to be edged.
・ The groove depth can be set to one of three levels.
・ The groove width can be set in 0.1 mm steps(0.6mm Min. - 1.2mm Max.).
Groove ratio
Adjusts the groove position. The groove position can be switched from
the front edge of lens in the sequence 5:5  6:4  7:3  8:2  9:1 
Concave → Convex → 1:9 → 2:8 →2.5:7.5 → 3:7 → 3.5:6.5 → 4:6
→ by pressing the Up-Down buttons. Select a position to suit the lens to be
edged.
Groove lenticular
Select this when using groove finishing for lenticular lenses.
Normal←→Deep←→Shallow
Groove plus power

Select this when using groove finishing for plus power lenses.
Standard←→High angle←→Low angle
Groove minus power

Select this when using groove finishing for minus power lenses.
Groove EX
Select this when using groove finishing for EX lenses.
・ Each icon appears on the LAYOUT screen, when Lenticular, Minus Power,
Plus Power or EX is chosen.
Lenticular Plus Power
EX Minus Power
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 6.SETTING THE LENS
6. SETTING THE LENS

● Identifying minimum lens diameter (on LAYOUT screen)
 The AE-3000 automatically calculates the diameter of the frame traced and displays
the shape along with the values.
 The diameter of the lens can be identified before cutting by placing the lens with the
optical center marked on the screen and aligning it with the astigmatic axis.
● Setting the lens

Blocking lens
 Affix the leap cup to the lens with the optical center marked with a lens meter
(such as the AL-3500) using the Blocker (TD-B).
 Arrange so that the axis is at 180 degrees to the optical center of lens, attach the leap
tape to the leap cup, and affix it to the convex face of the lens.
 Block the lens so that the pin hole in the leap cup is upward.
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: How to attach a leap tape

Turn the tag to temple-side.
Apply a leap tape with turning its tag to temple-side, otherwise
lens measurement error may occur. narrow
 If a leap tape is applied within 1-mm from lens edge, measurement measurement sensor
error may occur because linear sensor moves onto the tape, and then measurement
edging defect in chamfering, grooving or bevel-edging may occur. error caused by
leap tape
After blocking a lens, put the lens on the screen and reconfirm
1-mm space around the lens.
Keep more than

1-mm space.
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: Grooving thin center-thickness lenses

In case of grooving thin center-thickness lenses, block them at
the boxing-center. If you block them at the optical center, the
lens will be moved and edging defect will occur.
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 6.SETTING THE LENS
Leap cup support and lens holder

 Before setting the lens, ensure that the leap cup support and lens holder are put in
place of the lens axis in the lens box.
 For the AE-3000, the leap cup is normally affixed to the convex face of the lens.
Chucking lens (Setting lens)

 Turn the Power switch ON and chuck the lens as described below.
1. Open the splash cover, and press the CHUCK button if the chuck is closed to open the
lens chuck.
2. Insert the lens with the leaf cup attached into the leaf cup support so that the pin hole
location in the leaf cup is upward and aligned with the pin on the leap cup support, and
then press the CHUCK button. The lens holder will close to chuck the lens.
The pin hole in the leap cup must be upward when inserting the
lens.
Reference: “Blocking lens”
3. Ensure that the lens is firmly chucked and then close the splash cover.
The chucking pressure can be set to “Auto  Low  Middle  High”on USER
screen.
When set to “Auto”, the AE-3000 determines the chucking pressure automatically to
suit the lens material (if specified).
■■■IMPORTANT■■■: How to remove leap tape

 In case of removing a leap tape from a thin center-thickness lens
like a weak minus glass lens, remove it carefully not to break a
lens.
 Remove a leap tape as shown in the right figure.
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 7.EDGING THE LENS
7. EDGING THE LENS

 Be sure to close the waterproof cover before starting lens edging. Do not open the cover while
edging is in progress unless absolutely necessary.
Edging without closing the waterproof cover may result in lens fragments flying out from the machine.
 Ensure an adequate water supply before starting.

Caution Edging without an adequate water supply may result in lens fragments flying out from the machine.
Note that water may freeze in the hose in winter.
 Keep the extractor fan running while edging.
Some lens materials may generate an unpleasant odor. Using AP-100 (air purifier) is better to clean air.
● Lens edging modes

 The AE-3000 supports the following edging modes.
Edging modes
1. Bevel: The AE-3000 determines the curve and position of the bevel edge after lens measurement and automatically
performs bevel edging.
2. Flat Finishing: Performs finishing.
3. Trial Edging: Performs trial edging.
Finishing mode: See “Setting edging conditions”.
● Auto bevel edging
 When “Bevel” is displayed on the LAYOUT screen, the AE-3000 measures

the edge thickness of the unfinished lens and automatically performs bevel
edging at the optimum position.
B e v e l
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L A Y O U T
R
 The default factory setting is for the right eye lens to be machined first. ＦＰＤ 67.3
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 Turn the Power switch ON and then trace the frame with the tracer (GT-3000) 　ＰＤ 64.0
to display the frame shape. 　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
SIZE 00.0
1. Open the waterproof cover, chuck the right eye lens, and then close the
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cover. Dir. .142
Follow the steps described in “Chucking lens”. 　ＦＣ 04.3
The lens must be chucked so that the convex face is on the left-hand side.
2. With “Bevel” displayed on the screen, set the edging conditions by pressing
Up-Down buttons
the Item Selection and Up-Down buttons.
3. Set the edging conditions by refering to “Setting edging conditions”.

4. Specify finishing if required. In Bevel edging mode, polish and chamfer
finish (only front face, only rear face, or both faces) are available.
For finishing, see “Setting Edging Conditions  Setting finishing mode”.

5. Again ensure that the lens to be cut is for the right eye and that “R” is
displayed on the LAYOUT screen.
6. Press the START button.
Be sure to close the waterproof cover before starting lens edging.
The Safety switch disables the START button if the cover is open.
Edging without closing the waterproof cover may spray edging water Item Selection buttons
onto peripheral equipment such as the tracer, causing failure.
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7. Lens measurement automatically starts and edging is performed.

Once edging is completed and the diamond wheel stops rotating, open the
waterproof cover, press the CHUCK button and remove the lens while
holding it with the left hand.
Finishing
In Bevel edging mode, polish and chamfer finish (only front face, only rear
face, or both faces) are available. For details of finishing, see “Finishing”.
8. Press the L button to display the LAYOUT screen for the left eye. Set the left
eye lens edging conditions to perform lens edging.
● Flat finishing
・ When “Flat” is displayed on the LAYOUT screen, the AE-3000 automatically
starts flat finishing.
F l a t
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
・ The default factory setting is for the right eye lens to be machined first. B o t h -F ra m e Tra c e
ＦＰＤ 67.3
・ Turn the Power switch ON, scan the frame profile with the tracer (GT-3000), 64.0
　ＰＤ
and then follow the procedure below to cut the lens. 　　Y 00.0
1. Open the waterproof cover, chuck the right eye lens, and then close the 　 Ax 180
cover. SIZE 00.0
Follow the steps described in “Chucking lens”.
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　ＦＣ 04.3
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The lens must be chucked so that the convex face is on the left-hand side.
2. With “Flat” displayed on the screen, set the edging conditions by pressing
the Item Selection and Up-Down buttons.
L L A Y O U T F l a t
P l as t i c 1
B o t h- F ra m e Tr a c e
Set the edging conditions by refering to “Setting edging conditions”. ＦＰＤ 67.3
　ＰＤ 64.0
　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
3. Specify finishing if required. In Bevel edging mode, polish and chamfer
finish (only front face, only rear face, or both faces) are available. For
SIZE 00.0
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finishing details, see “Setting Edging Conditions  Setting finishing mode”. Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
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4. Again ensure that the lens to be cut is for the right eye and that “R” is

Lens measurement automatically starts and edging is performed.
6. Once edging is completed and the diamond wheel stops rotating, open the
waterproof cover, press the CHUCK button and remove the lens while
holding it with the left hand.
7. Press the L button to display the LAYOUT screen for the left eye lens. Set
the left eye lens edging conditions to perform lens edging.
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● Trial edging
 To perform a trial edging with the AE-3000, display the Trial screen by
pressing the Up-Down buttons while Bevel or Flat is highlighted (Active) on
the LAYOUT screen.
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L A Y O U T
R
 It is possible to edge the lens, confirming the position of the bevel edge. ＦＰＤ 67.3
 Press START button for rough edging. After rough edging is finished, the lens 　ＰＤ 64.0
rotates slowly on the position of the bevel of diamond wheel. And the TRIAL
　　Y 00.0
　 Ax 180
screen appears on display.
SIZE 00.0
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　ＦＣ 04.3
 Ajust the position of the lens, confirming the position of the bevel edge.
TRIAL EDGING
Bevel Type：Bevel type and bevel settings which is set on the BEVEL Bevel Type Ratio
SHAPE screen is displayed. （－）Bevel set 3:7
（＋）Bevel set 4:6
Bevel Position：Adjust the position of the bevel edge, pressing Up-Down Bevel Position F 0.05
button. Trial Count 3
F Adjusting the bevel position to front of the lens in 0.05 mm steps Trial Value 0.2
R Adjusting the bevel position to rear of the lens in 0.05 mm steps
(*) START・・・・・TRIAL EDGING START
Trial Count：The number of times which can be edged is displayed according (*) START・・・・・TRIAL_EDGING_END
to the amount of edging set up on USER screen 5/11 “User Initialize”.
 Press the START button to start a trial edging.

 Press the FINISH button to finish a trial edging.
 Press the START button to start a trial edging. The Trial screen appears
again after a trial edging.
Check that the position of the bevel edge. Adjust the position if it is needed.
Press the START button to start a trial edging again.
Press the FINISH button to finish a trial edging. AE-3000 starts a finishing.
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● Re-edging lens to fit into new frame
1. Trace the frame with the GT-3000 tracer. B e v e l

P l a s ti c 1
R E - S h a p e
R
2. After tracing, press the DATA button to transfer the data to the AE-3000. Metal Frame B o t h -F ra m e T ra c e
ＦＰＤ 67.3
3. Press the RE-SHAPE button to display the RE-SHAPE screen. 　ＰＤ 64.0
　　Y 00.0
4. Mark the optical center on the right eye lens in the old frame with the lens 　 Ax 180
meter. SIZE 00.0
5. Using leap tape, affix the edged lens to the leap cup.
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Refer to “6. SETTING THE LENS” about blocking the lens.
6. Trace the edged lens using the GT-3000 pattern lens holder.
Lens Tracing by GT-3000
Set the pattern/ lens holder on each side to trace the lens for right eye or left eye.
7. Data obtained from tracing will be transferred to the AE-3000 and the frame
shape and the lens shape will be displayed on the LCD screen.
8. Check the frame shape and lens shape on the screen. If the minimum
required size is indicated as negative, it means that the diameter of the lens
to be re-edged is not large enough. In this case, change the edging
conditions or select a smaller diameter frame.
In case the mininmum required size is indicated from -0.1mm to -1.0mm,
press START button to re-edge the lens.
9. Select the item to be set for edging conditions by pressing the Item Selection
button and then set the edging conditions by pressing the Up-Down buttons.
10. Specify finishing if required. For finishing details, see “Setting Edging
Conditions  Setting finishing mode”.
11. Again ensure that the lens to be cut is for the right eye and that “RIGHT” is
Be sure to close the waterproof cover before starting lens edging.
The Safety button disables the START button if the cover is open.
Edging without closing the waterproof cover may spray edging water onto peripheral equipment such as the
tracer, causing failure.
● Setting finish
・ Polish, Chamfer finish (front face only, rear face only, or both faces), and
Groove finish are available for finish. A single finish or combination of these POLISH button
can be specified.
To specify finish, press the POLISH button, CHAMFER button, or GROOVE
button.... CHAMFER button
・ For finishing details, see “Setting Edging Conditions  Setting finishing
mode”.
GROOVE button...
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AE-3000 Operation Manual 8. OPERATION and SETTING on USER SCREEN
8. OPERATIONS and SETTINGS on USER SCREEN

 The AE-3000 is factory preset with typical edging conditions and settings frequently used on the LAYOUT screen.
 The factory default settings can be changed on the User screen as required to make the AE-3000 easier to use.
● The related figure of the USER screen and the LAYOUT screen
Bevel LAYOUT screen

RE-SHAPE screen
Lens material,
Frat is highlighted
Frame,
USER screen 1/11 Ax or
LAYOUT screen User Options SIZE is highlighted
RE-SHAPE screen
USER screen ２ /11

Dressing B e v e l
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
F l a t
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R USER screen ３ /11
ＦＰＤ 67.3
　ＰＤ 64.0
Counter 　　Y 00.0
ＦＰＤ 67.3 　 Ax 180
　ＰＤ 64.0 SIZE 00.0
　　Y 00.0 MINI-DIA 58
　 Ax 180 USER screen ４ /11
Dir. .142
SIZE 00.0 　ＦＣ 04.3
MINI-DIA 58 Counter
Dir. .142 It is not concerned that the edging
　ＦＣ 04.3
0000000000 data is displayed or not.
USER screen ５ /11
It is not concerned that the edging
User Initialize
data is displayed or not.
Frat is highlighted
LAYOUT screen
USER screen ６ /11 RE-SHAPE screen
Auto Adjust
F l a t
P l a s ti c 1
L A Y O U T
R
Bevel is highlighted USER screen ７ /11 ＦＰＤ 67.3
　ＰＤ 64.0
　　Y 00.0
Bevel Position 　 Ax 180
LAYOUT screen SIZE 00.0
Trial screen MINI-DIA 58
RE-SHAPE screen Dir. .142
　ＦＣ 04.3
USER screen ８ /11
When the edging data is not
displayed.
Chamfer/Groove
Press CUSTOMIZE button

when the icons are displayed.
USER screen ９ /11
Clean Up
USER screen 10/11

Frame Information
Maintenance
Press MEMO button to enter the

USER screen 11 /11 USER screen from the LAYOUT
Error List screen.
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●Basic operations on User screen

 When the power switch is turned ON, the self-diagnosis screen LAYOUT screen  User screen
runs and the LAYOUT screen appears. Press the MEMO button on the LAYOUT screen
 On the LAYOUT screen, press the MEMO button to display the 
User screen. The User screen is displayed
Press the CUSTOMIZE button moves to the next screen.
Select “EXIT” by pressing the Item Selection buttons.
Press the CUSTOMIZE button.

Basic operations on User screen 
 CUSTOMIZE button - moves to the next page. Returns to standard screen (LAYOUT screen).
 Item Selection buttons – select items to be set for edging

conditions or values.
Select value/condition
 UP-Down buttons – set values or conditions.
User initialize (5/11)
 Highlighted items or values by pressing the Item Selection buttons 1. R/L  Right
右眼
when active. Values or conditions can be selected by pressing the 2. Edging Mode  Bevel
Up-Down buttons. 3. Lens Select  Plastic 1
4. Frame Type  Metal
 Each selected item, value, or condition will be highlighted. 5. FPD  70.0
6. PD  64.0
7. Y  0.0
8. Axis  180
9. Size  0.0
10. Trial Amount
11. DATA  Recall
Select item 12. EXIT
 The registering method of each setting : Select “DATA”and Press DATA button to registering any setting.
 Reset of setting value or condition: By highlighting any item except for “DATA” and pressing DATA button, displayed
values or conditions will return to the current setting ones.
 Return to LAYOUT screen : In case of not changing any setting value or condition, press RESET button to return to the
LAYOUT screen.
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●Description of items on User screen

The User screen has 11 pages, 1/11 to 11/11. For details of operations, see “Basic operations on User screen”.
User options (1/11)
User Options (1//11)
1. Slow Down Edging – Use when edging fragile lenses.
1. Slow Down  OFF
OFF ←→ ON ←→ F-C
2. Y, Size Binary  ON
2. Y, Size Both Eyes Interlock ON ←→ OFF
3. Chuck Press  Auto
3. Chucking Pressure – You can change the chucking pressure for
edging plastic lenses. Auto ←→ Low ←→ Mid 4. Measu Mode Sel  Normal
4. Measurement Mode Selection – It is disregarded even if it finds a 5. Re Measu Sel → ON
level difference of the edge during measurement of a lens. 6. Bevel Measu Posi. → Top
Normal ←→ Expand 7. Buzzer  ON
5. Re Measurement Selection ON ←→ OFF Set whether 8. PD Increment  0.1mm
to measure the lens again or not after rough edging to raise the 9. Smoothing  ON
accuracy of grooving or chamfering. 10. Rough Position  Auto
11. DATA  Recall
6. Bevel measurement position Top ← → Under Choose 12. EXIT
„Under‟ when carrying out the first measurement at under part of
the bevel. If there is no enough space for chamfering under part
of bevel, choose „Under‟, otherwise measurement linear sensor will
be damaged.
7. Buzzer – OFF to mute buzzer or ON to activate buzzer when an error occurs. ON ←→ Error ←→ OFF
8. PD Increment – PD Increment can be specified in either 0.5 mm or 0.1 mm steps.
9. Smoothing ON or OFF Normal condition is Smoothing ON. When emphasizing a frame shape, choose OFF.
10. Roughing Position – Roughing position can be set for efficient use of the diamond wheel. Auto ←→ Fix
11. DATA
12. EXIT – Pressing the CUSTOMIZE button returns to the LAYOUT screen.
13. Weight Mode Selection – Changing the pressure in edging.

14. Trace Data Adjust – Changing the size of tracing data correction. User Options (1/11)
15. Length Adjust – ON ←→ OFF When edging a lens with fallen 13. Weight Mode Sel  Auto
part, choose OFF. 14. Trace Data Adjust → 0.0
16. Trial Lens Speed – Changing the speed of rotating lens. 15. Length Adjust → ON
17. Log Get Action – When storing edging data to PC, choose ON.
16. Trial Lens Speed → Normal
18. Re-Numbering – Sorting Items. No ←→ Yes BY choosing
Yes, the item on User Options can be sorted. Highlight the item to 17. Log Get Action → OFF
be moved and press UP and DOWN buttons to move it to the 18. Re-Numbering  No
desired position. 19. DATA  Recall
19. DATA 20. EXIT
20. EXIT
Dressing (2/11) Dressing (2/11)

1. Dressing – Use when maintaining the diamond wheel. 1. Dressing
2. Chamfer and Groove Dressing – Use when maintaining tools. 2. G／C Dressing
3. Clean Up – Press the START button in the cleaning machining area 3. Clean Up
to flush water from the outlet. 4. EXIT
4. EXIT - Press the CUSTOMIZE button to return to the LAYOUT
screen.
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Dressing/Counter (3/11) Counter (3/11)

The number of lenses that have been machined can be displayed by 1. Count Select  Check
type of lens material as a guide to replacement of the diamond wheel. 2. Plastic 1 Count 0
1. Count Select
3. Plastic 2 Count 0
2. No. of Plastic 1
4. Trivex Count 0
3. No. of Plastic 2
4. No. of Phoenix 5. Polyca Count 0
5. No. of Polycarbonate 6. Glass Count 0
6. No. of Glasses 7. Total Count 0
7. Total number of edged lenses 8. Counter Reset  OFF
8. Resetting the number 9. EXIT
9. EXIT
Dressing/Counter view (4/11)

Number of lenses edged can be displayed by tools. Counter (4/11)
1. Type of Lens Material 1. Lens Select  Plastic 1
2. View Selection 2. Count Select  Check
3. No. of Rough Edging 3. Rough Count 0
4. No. of Bevel edging 4. Bevel Count 0
5. No. of Flat Finishing 5. Flat Count 0
6. No. of Bevel Mirror Polishing 6. Polish Bevel Count 0
7. No. of Flat Mirror Polishing 7. Polish Flat Count 0
8. No. of Grooving 8. Groove Count 0
9. No. of Chamfering 9. Chamfer Count 0
10. Resetting the number 10. Counter Reset  OFF
11. EXIT 11. EXIT
User initialize (5/11)

You can change the settings initially appearing on the LAYOUT screen User Initialize (5/11)
here. 1. R／L  Right
1. R/L – Sets the default for either Right or Left eye lens to be edged. 2. Edger Mode  Auto
Auto ←→ Right ←→ Left 3. Lens Select  Plastic 1
2. Edging Mode – Sets the default edging mode appearing on the 4. Frame Type  Metal
LAYOUT screen. Auto ←→ Flat ←→ Bevel
5. FPD  70.0
3. Type of Lens Material – Sets the default type of lens material
appearing on the LAYOUT screen. 6. PD  64.0
P1 ←→ P2 ←→ Trivex ←→ Polyca ←→ Glass 7. Y  0.0
4. Frame – Sets the default frame material appearing on the LAYOUT 8. Axis  180
screen. Plastic ←→ Metal 9. Size  0.0
5. Frame PD – Can be changed in 0.01 mm steps. 10. Trail Value → 0.2
6. PD – Both eyes PD can be changed in 0.01 mm steps. 11. DATA  Recall
7. Y – Eccentricity of Y can be changed in 0.01 mm steps. 12. EXIT
8. Axis
9. Edging Size – Can be changed in 0.5 mm steps. Type of Lens Material
10. Trail Amount Plastic 1Plastic 2TrivexPolyca ← →
11. DATA
Glass
12. EXIT
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Auto Adjust (6/11)

If a lens cannot be edged to desired size, correct Allowance and/or Auto Adjust (6/11)
Size on this screen. 1. Auto Edger Size Adjust
1. Auto Correction of Machining Area – Use it when diamond wheel 2. Lens Select  Plastic 1
wears off. 3. Edging Mode  Flat
2. Type of Lens Material – The size is automatically corrected by type of 4. Rough Allowance  1.2
lens material. Plastic1 ←→ Plastic2 ←→ Trivex ←→ Polyca 5. Polish Allowance  0.2
←→ Glass 6. Finish Size 0
3. Edging Mode Bevel ←→ Flat 7. Polish Size 0
4. Required Size for Rough Edging – The required size can be
8. Cell Adjust  0.2
corrected in rough edging.
5. Required Size for Polishing 9. DATA  Recall
6. Finished Size – The finished size can be corrected. 10. EXIT
7. Polish Size – The size for polishing can be corrected.
8. Plastic Frame Correction – Correction is made on finished size in
case of plastic frame.
9. DATA
10. EXIT
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□: Automatic Correction of the Edged Size

1. Mount the size correction jig on the lens chuck with the arrow indicator
pointing upward.
2. Press CHUCK button to chuck the jig.
3. Press START button to start size correction.
After the size correction is complete, press CHUCK button to remove
the jig.
Bevel position (7/11)

1. Select Lens Material – Select the lens material before setting the Bevel Position (7/11)
bevel edge position. 1. Lens Select  Plastic 1
2. Bevel Type – Select either Bevel Ratio or Special Lens. 2. Bevel Type  Ratio
3. (-) Bevel Set – Set the Bevel location on a minus lens. 3. (-) Bevel Set  3:7
4. (+) Bevel Set – Set the Bevel location on a plus lens. 4. (+) Bevel Set  3:7
5. Bevel Edge Position [+] [Metal] – Adjust the bevel edge position in 5. Bevel Posi. [+] [MT]  0.0
0.01 mm steps for a combination of plus lens and metal frame. 6. Bevel Posi. [+] [PL]  0.0
6. Bevel Edge Position [+] [Plastic] – Adjust the bevel edge position in 7. Bevel Posi. [-] [MT]  0.0
0.01 mm steps for a combination of plus lens and plastic frame. 8. Bevel Posi. [-] [PL]  0.0
7. Bevel Edge Position [-] [Metal] – Adjust the bevel edge position in 9. Bevel F Chamf Val  None
0.01 mm steps for a combination of minus lens and metal frame. 10. Bevel R Chamf Val  Normal
8. Bevel Edge Position [-] [Plastic] – Adjust the bevel edge position in 11. DATA  Recall
0.01 mm steps for a combination of minus lens and plastic frame. 12. EXIT
9. Amount of Convex Chamfer – Change the amount of chamfer on the
convex face.
10. Amount of Concave Chamfer – Change the amount of chamfer on Lens Material
the concave face. Plastic 1  Plastic 2  Trivex  Glass
11. DATA  Polyca
12. EXIT
Bevel Type
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□ Ratio  EX  (-)  (+)  Lenti
5, 6, 7 and 8 is common item.
Set Bevel
5.6. Bevel Edge Position [+] means plus lens.
Convex  1:9  2:8 2.5：7.5←→3：7
7.8. Bevel Edge Position [-] means minus lens.
←→3.5：6.5 4:6  5:5  6:4  7:3
Bevel edge position moves to the rear side, if it is set plus quantity.  8:2  9:1  Concave
Bevel edge position moves to the front side, if it is set minus quantity.
Amount of Convex Chamfer
Normal ←→ Large ←→ None ←→ Small
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Chamfer/Groove (8/11)
1. Select Lens Material – Select the lens material before setting Chamfer/Groove (8/11)
chamfering and grooving. Plastic 1  Plastic 2  Trivex  1. Lens Select  plastic 1
Glass  Polyca 2. Groove Type  Ratio
2. Grooving Type – Ratio←→Lenticular←→(+)←→(-)←→EX
3. Groove Set  5:5
3. Set Grooving
4. (-) Lens Groove Position – Change the grooving position of a minus 4. Groove Posi. (-)  0.0
lens in 0.01 mm steps. 5. Groove Posi. (+)  0.0
5. (+) Lens Groove Position - Change the grooving position of a plus 6. Groove Depth  Normal
lens in 0.01 mm steps. 7. Groove Width  0.6
6. Groove Depth – Adjust the grooving depth. 8. Flat F_Chamfer Val  Normal
7. Groove Width – Adjust the grooving width in 0.01 mm steps (1.2mm 9. Flat R_Chamfer Val  Normal
Max.). 10. DATA  Recall
8. Amount of Convex Chamfer – Change the amount of chamfer on the
11. EXIT
convex face. Normal←→Small←→None←→Large
9. Amount of Concave Chamfer – Change the amount of chamfer on the
concave face. Set Grooving
10. DATA Convex←→1：9←→2：8←→2.5：7.5←→3：7
11. EXIT ←→3.5：6.5←→4：6←→5：5←→6：4←→7：3
←→8：2←→9：1←→Concave
Clean Up screen (9/11)

The auto-cleaning function can be set so that cleaning is run each time
edging a lens. Cleaning Up (9/11)
1. Cleaning Action – Set whether clean up is to be run. 1. Cleaning Action  ON
2. Number of Cleaning Cycles – Set how many clean up operations are 2. Cleaning Count 1
to be run. 3. Start Time  5 min
3. Start Time – Set the clean up start time.
4. ON Time  10 sec
4. ON Time – Set up the time to shower.
5. OFF Time – Set up an interval to shower. 5. OFF Time  5 sec
6. DATA 6. DATA  Recall
7. EXIT 7. EXIT
Close the splash cover after edging a lens. And, a cleaning starts
automatically without any operation.
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Frame data maintenance (10/11)

Set the method for entering data in the AE-3000 from the tracer Frame Information Maintenance (10/11)
and barcode reader. The data entered can be viewed. 1. JOB No. → 0
2. Protection → No
1. Job number – Display a data by specifying the JOB number. 3. Frame Memory → Recall
2. Protection – No: The data is always overwritten. 4. Frame Initialize → RUN
Yes: The data is protected from overwriting.
5. EXIT
3. Frame Memory – Recall: The memorized data is recalled.
Memory: The data is memorized.
Delete: The data is cleared.
4. Frame Initialize – RUN: All data is cleared.
5. EXIT
●The Registration Method of Flame Data

(In the case of a traced data from GT-3000 tracer)
1. The DATA lamp lights after a tracing. Press the DATA button to Press MEMO button to
display a traced data. display the USER screen.
2. Press MEMO button to display the Frame Information

Maintenance screen. Press the Up/Down buttons to decide Press START button to
a JOB number. register a data.
3. Press the Item Selection Button to highlight 3.Frame Memory.

Press the Up-Down buttons to display“Memory”.
4. Press START button to memorize the data.
●Stored Data Information ( When a Data is Being Stored ) Frame Data

Data Full
The information is indicated about a stored data on each address of
Protection No
JOB number.
Data: “Full”indicates a data is being stored on the address of the
JOB number.
Protection: “Yes”or“No”indicates whether a data is being protected
or not.
Smart Media
□□□SUPPLEMENT□□□: (When an error is displayed) Error
Sometimes an error message is displayed on the USER screen when
START button is pressed to register a data. In this case the address is System Err 008C
protected. Specify "Delete" in "3. Frame Memory" to delete the old
data, then register a new data again.
●The Recalling Method of Frame Data

1. Press MEMO button to display the Frame Information
Maintenance screen.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to specify a JOB number.
3. Press the Item Selection buttons to highlight 3.Frame Memory.

Press the Up-Down buttons to display“Recall”.
4. Press START button to display the memorized data.
Error List (11/11) Error List (11/11)

1. Error List Display
Press START button to display the error list.
Please, Push Start key.
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AE-3000

MEANINGS OF INDICATIONS AND SIGNS

USE-PURPOSE OF THIS INSTRUMENT

 Do not install in the following locations.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

REPLACING THE FUSE

CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT

 Wear rubber gloves.

WHEN DRESSING THE WHEELS,

1. WARNING LABELS AND THEIR MEANINGS

 Maintain the labels in an unsoiled and legible condition.

0718 CAUTION label

0721 WARNING label

0719 Time-lag label

0701 Specifications label 0705 WARNING label

1. WARNING LABELS AND THEIR MEANINGS ............................................................................................... 2

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 14

5. Setting Edging Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 16

6. SETTING THE LENS.................................................................................................................................. 25

7. EDGING THE LENS ................................................................................................................................... 27

8. OPERATIONS and SETTINGS on USER SCREEN .................................................................................... 31

10. OPTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 43

11. SUPPLEMENT ARTICLES

12. AE-3000 PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES .............................................................. 44

● Using forced drain pump

12.AE-3000 PERFORMANCE/SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES

Connector Panel Fuse Holders

D-IN Data input from another AE-3000

● Functions on Control Panel

R/L buttons & Display lamps

POLISH button CUSTOMIZE button

GROOVE button RE-SHAPE button

CHAMFER button FINISH button

DATA button ITEM SELECTION buttons

MEMO button Up-Down buttons

 Do not install in the following locations.

●Example for using worktable (Type A)

Install AP-100K here

Setting up the AP-100K remote switch

3. Remove the foot covers on both sides. Velcro Strap

Connecting the tracer (GT-3000) communication cable and power cable

2. Connect the power cable and communication cable to power

4. Connect the 90 cm long hose (provided with the Air Purifier

Connecting the solenoid valve and feed water pump

1. Connect the connector at feed water pump to the solenoid

2. Cover the pump guard with a net.

●Installing the AE-3000 Unit

8. Connect the three solenoid valve tubes to the AE-3000 unit as

9. Connect the three solenoid valve cables from the AE-3000 to

10. Attach the left and right foot covers.

Attaching the wheel cover

Connecting the GT-3000 & others

GT-3000 can be connected

RS485 RS485 RS232C RS232C

Option 1: Installing the Blocker

Option 2: Using worktable without the tracer (Type B)

 Refer to the installation instructions for the Type A worktable

Option 3: Using forced drain pump

 If the drainage is insufficient in water direct connection system,

Using a tank fed directly from the water main

If a new water supply is installed, run the water sufficiently

Hose Clamp Valve set