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System Overview
General Overview
The Rx is a robust backside hard coating machine that performs all of the required operations
within a single machine. The core coating functions utilize the same technology as the highly-
touted MR3 coating system. These key processes are arranged and packaged in a way to
reduce cost for today’s small to medium sized labs.
The Rx is a completely self-contained system that is not required to be installed/operated in a
cleanroom environment. The system utilizes a pre-filter and HEPA filter to maintain a
continuous positive pressure of extremely clean air, which reduces the dependability on
operating in a clean environment. Further, the ultraviolet (UV) curing system is an integral part
of the Rx’s operation, eliminating the need to transport a freshly coated and wet lens manually
to an external curing system.
Lens Load/Unload
Before being loaded into the Rx, the lens should be
washed by hand with a small amount of isopropyl
alcohol (IPA), or Ultra Optics Lens Cleaner. When the
lens is clean, center the front side of the lens onto the
suction cup and remove your hand. The machine will
sense when your hand has been removed and will
automatically start the wash process. The PLC will
control the over-all process and all subsequent steps
required to coat and cure the lens. When the lens is
complete, reach in and hold onto the lens while
depressing the foot switch. This will release the vacuum
and allow you to place the next lens into the machine.
In Two Lens Mode, at cycle completion, depressing the
foot switch will release both lenses.
Figure 2 - Loading a lens
