ICE 1000 Intelligent Blocker

Melody of Intelligence
Enhanced intelligence provides the maximum comfort in the complex process of blocking lenses

The Ice1000 is a highest-class automatic blocker ever.
In addition to its blocking functions it can also read the outline shape of a demo lens for rimless drill mounts, create a hole position, edit shapes and manage data. The Ice1000 can do everything necessary for processing a lens. It works in perfect combination with the Nidek lens edger families, Lex1000, ME-1000 and ME-1000 DESIGN+.

Top-Class Accuracy
Measurement accuracy is at its highest level with the newly designed optical systems of the latest technology. Lenses with weak power can be measured properly and progressive lenses can be detected automatically. Errors caused by prismatic effect are eliminated.

Lens Clamping Mechanism
The Ice1000 features a unique lens clamp which secures the lens automatically. It enables the blocking of super-hydrophobic lenses without risk of axis shift.

Integrated Shape Imager with hole edit function
The Ice1000 accurately and automatically reads the outline shape of a demo lens. Hole positions are set on the touch panel using a demo lens. Setting hole positions is easy, as images are enlarged on the display.

High-Performance Editing
The Ice1000 has an array of editing functions that can support ME-1000 DESIGN+ complex operations such as hole creation, Advanced Shape Editor, Design Cut, Partial Grooving and Facet. It is well suited for managing the edited data for processing on the ME-1000 DESIGN+. Thumbnail images are shown in the data management display which is helpful when searching for missing data.

Information Bar
Even first-time users can easily operate the Ice1000 using the Information Bar which provides useful “next-step” information.

Color-coded Lens Identification
To aid the lens edging process, the display of the Ice1000 utilizes a color-coding system adapted from navigational light colors, to identify right and left lenses: green represents the right lens and red represents the left lens. Red and green cups are included. You can avoid processing the wrong lens by following the color-prompted indicator on the display.

Rx Data Management
Ice1000 can store and serve Rx data which contains holes, Design Cut, Partial Grooving and Facet. Data viewer is
convenient for finding stored shape data.

USB Memory Port
Rx data is stored to USB memory, which is unlimited based on the size of the USB memory device and or PC hard drive Lex1000 to Ice1000 is also possible. Data management is easy and flexible.

Rotating Cup Adapter
The cup adapter is turned right-side up, making accurate cup insertion easy.

Large Touch Panel Display
The Ice1000 features a large color display making it extremely user-friendly. Even first time users can easily operate the unit, following the “next step” instructions of the Information Bar.

Color Camera
The unit is equipped with a color camera with high accuracy and auto-brightness control. It works well with all tinted lenses, gradient tints and polarized lenses.

Built-in Barcode Reader (Optional)
The Ice1000's integrated barcode reader saves lab space and streamlines the lens finishing process.

Connection to Lens Edgers
Ice1000 can be connected to Lex1000, ME-1000/DESIGN+, and SE-9090 series. Ice1000 is compatible with the VCA protocols.