Intelligent Blocker

ICE-1500
Elegance and accuracy light the path
to perfect lens edging
Born from the pursuit of precision - A masterpiece in blocking
NIDEK proudly introduces the ICE-1500, an elite intelligent blocker.
Precise blocking is the foundation for all lens processing.
Perfectly manufactured eyewear results in enhanced customer satisfaction.
The ICE-1500 plays an important role in lens edging.
Working behind the scenes, it ultimately provides support for an excellent lens finish.
System configurations
► Combination with ME-1500 ► Combination with LEXCE series type Pro (D)

► High-volume processing system*

SE-9090 Supra Edger Edger

*The ICE-1500 is compatible with the VCA protocols.

Precise
blocking

Automatic lens blocking

The lens cup is easily set to the cup
holder. The ICE-1500 incorporates
exceptional ingenuity, which makes quick
and accurate automatic blocking possible.

Lens clamp with

multifunction mechanism
The flexible lens clamp design stabilizes
lens surface with optimal pressure for
parallax-free blocking.

Intuitive High resolution, multicolor LCD touch panel

8.4-inch multicolor display shows lens shape and layout information in actual size. Functions
operation are represented with easy to understand icons for simple operation.

Data management function

Easy data management allows for more than
30,000 jobs/patterns storage and retrieval by
frame manufacturer or type.

QR code reader compatible (optional)

PD and axis can automatically be entered in cooperation with
the NIDEK auto lensmeter and intelligent refractor. The values
read from the QR code are held in memory, which prevents
mishandling of right and left lenses.
Design functions

Easy-design functionality
with stylus pen
Special functions such as design cut,
facet, and partial step can be easily
created with the touch of the stylus
pen. Each screen can be magnified
for easy viewing of the lens shape
being created. In combination with
NIDEK’s multifunction edger, the
ME-1500, the ICE-1500 promotes the
creation of one-of-a-kind eyewear.

Step / partial step editor Design cut editor

Automatic lens measurement
The ALM (Automatic Lens Measurement) function allows the operator to block a
single vision lens without marking it up. Four measurement methods are available and
can be selected depending on lens type.

Single Multi Progressive Demo

Shape imager measurement

Shape imager function provides precise digitization of lens shape and hole detection
for rimless frames. In addition, measurements of partial step and design cut features
are available.

Hole Design cut Partial step

Productive Dependable built-in tracer

The reliable tracer utilizes less stylus pressure to enable less load on the frame.
tracing*
High-wrap curve frame tracer Simple one-touch demo
The variable fulcrum-stylus
lens tracing
mechanism provides accurate Pattern setting unit provides
measurement of a wide array of single-step tracing operation.
frames including high-wrap style.

*Available for the on-board tracer model

Hole editor Shape editor Partial groove/bevel editor Facet editor

ICE-1500 Specifications
Model ICE-1500 ICE-1500NT
Lens size Lens diameter: ø85 mm or less
Layout span FPD: 30.00 to 99.50 mm
PD (or 1/2 PD): 30.00 to 99.50 mm (15.00 to 49.75 mm)
Height of the optical center: 0 to ±15.0 mm
Size adjustment: 0 to ± 9.95 mm
WD: 15.0 to 45.0 mm
EP: -6.0 to +6.0 mm
Item to be entered FPD (or DBL)
PD (or 1/2 PD)
Height of the optical center (frame center, BT height, PD height)
Cylinder axis
EP (height of the distance eye point of progressive lens)
Shape size
Lens material (CR-39, Hi-index, Polyca., Acrylic, Trivex, Urethane, Glass)
Frame type (Metal, Plastic, Optyl, Two point, Nylor)
Processing mode (Auto, Guide, HC Auto, HC Guide, Step Auto, Step Guide, Flat)
Lens type (Single, Multi, Progressive, Demo lens)
CYL mode (+/- switching)
Job code
Lens measuring mode Single vision mode: Auto / Point mark detection
Multifocal mode: Segment detection
Progressive mode: Print mark / Print mark (angle) / Point mark detection
Manual mode
Demo lens mode
Shape imager function Measurement range: 65.0 x 50.0 mm (±1.5 mm)
Hole position: 0.01 mm increments
Hole diameter: ø0.50 to 10.00 mm (0.01 mm increments)
Tracing unit Built-in
Method Automatic 3D binocular tracing
FPD measurement Available
Frame clamping One-touch automatic clamping None
Setting of stylus Switchable between automatic and semiautomatic
Measuring points 1,000 points
Measurement accuracy Frame tracing: ±0.05 mm (circumference error with ø45 standard frame)
Blocking method Auto blocking
Display 8.4-inch SVGA color LCD touch panel
Interface RS-232C: 3 ports
1 port for connection with a (first) lens edger
1 port for connection with a (second) lens edger
1 port for connection with a barcode scanner
LAN: 1 port
Power supply 100 to 240 V AC
50/60 Hz
Power consumption 110 VA 90 VA
Dimensions/mass 325 (W) x 510 (D) x 345 (H) mm / 21 kg 325 (W) x 510 (D) x 345 (H) mm / 17 kg
12.8 (W) x 20.1 (D) x 13.6 (H) " / 46 lbs. 12.8 (W) x 20.1 (D) x 13.6 (H)" / 37 lbs.
Standard accessories Power cord, RS-232C cable, Stylus pen, Spare fuses (two units), Lens clamp, Power cord, RS-232C cable, Stylus pen, Spare fuses
Frame change holder, Lens table cover, USB flash drive, (two units), Lens clamp, Frame change holder,
Shape measurement table, Dust cover, Ferrite core for LAN cable, Lens table cover, USB flash drive, Shape
Accessory case, Standard frame, Standard pattern, Stylus cover, measurement table, Dust cover, Ferrite core for
Pattern setting unit, Frame support attachment, Hexagonal wrench LAN cable, Accessory case
Optional accessories Barcode scanner (handy type), Barcode scanner (built-in type),
2D barcode scanner (handy type), Clay for partial step processing,
Spatula for partial step processing, Blower brush

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Trivex and CR-39 are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
Optyl is a registered trademark of Safilo.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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